Mark Allan Benzon

1952 - 2012

Mark Allan Benzon obituary, 1952-2012, St. Cloud, MN

BORN

1952

DIED

2012

Mark Benzon Obituary

Mark Allan Benzon, 60

St. Cloud

March 17, 1952-Dec. 14, 2012

Mark had lots of family and many friends, all whom he loved dearly. He loved to laugh and reminisce about times past. He enjoyed fishing, furniture refinishing, listening to music and reading. His was not an easy life. The disease of alcoholism plagued him for years and it ultimately took his life. He will be missed by many and remembered with affection. May he finally be at peace.

His mother and father, Stan and Bergie, and wife Cecilia preceded Mark in death. Surviving are his daughter Christal Eve; sister Lexi Glossi (Tom) of Ft. Collins, CO; brother Mike Benzon (Shelia) of Buckner, MO; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Mark's ashes will be interred in Ft. Collins, CO next to his beloved mother following a simple, family graveside memorial in the spring.

If desired, memorials may be directed to the St. Cloud Hospital Hospice.

Published by St. Cloud Times on Jan. 6, 2013.
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Thankyou Mark for you sweet generous soul. Peace to you. Robin (Mattingly) DeSalvo and Vin.

January 21, 2013

Many memories with Mark, from 1967 to present. I will miss the hardy laugh the most! Be at peace my friend. Steve Southwick Covington, Ky.

January 17, 2013

My deepest sympathy to the family of Mark Benzon. God is for us a refuge and stgrength. A help that is readily to be found during difficult times. (Psalm 91:2)May you find the needed strength from God, family and friends.

Lynn Harmon

January 14, 2013

always a place in my heart for brother Mark. Dennis Nead
Seattle, formerly Cincinnati

January 13, 2013

Lighting a candle for you little bro. Think of you often and smile at your hilarious laugh.
Your sister

Lexi

January 13, 2013

It was a honor knowing you and listening to your stories.. You will be missed Little Mark.. Be sure to eat those cup of soups everyday. They will help your allergies..

January 6, 2013

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