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ALFRED BENBOW Obituary

Alfred S. Benbow Jr. of Palatine for 43 years Alfred S. Benbow Jr., 78, died July 3, 2013, in Arlington Heights. He was born October 22, 1934, in Chicago. Al is survived by his wife of 51 years, Marjorie D. (nee Carlson). Sons: Alfred P., Richard C. (Louann) and Douglas R. Benbow. Grandchildren: Kyle, Zachary, Elizabeth. And many other family members. He was preceded in death by his parents. Al was a veteran of the United States Army. In his spare time, Al was an avid golfer. Visitation will be from 3 to 9 p.m. Sunday, July 7, at Ahlgrim Family Funeral Home, 201 N. Northwest Hwy., Palatine. Funeral at 10 a.m. Monday, at the funeral home. Interment will be private. For information, call 847-358-7411 or visit www.ahlgrimffs.com.

Published by Daily Herald on Jul. 6, 2013.
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MARGE, SO SORRY TO HEAR OF AL PASSING. THOUGHT OF ALL MANY TIMES. WISHED I'D HAVE STOPPED TO VISIT WITH HIM. ENJOYED OUR TIMES TOGETHER WITH KEITH AND DOUG IN LITTLE LEAGUE. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL

HOWARD PETTINGER

July 22, 2013

MARGE AND BOYS, JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT AL PASSING. SO SORRY TO HEAR. SO MANY TIMES I WANTED TO STOP AND VISIT. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.

July 22, 2013

I am very sorry to hear about Mr. Benbow passing away. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family
Becky from Countryside center

Becky

July 8, 2013

So sorry to hear of Al' s passing. I remember well all the good times we had in Palatine as a youngster. Fond memories.

Melanie (Sergiewich) Farr

July 8, 2013

Doug,

Joe, Gunner and I are saddened to learn about your dad. Our condolences to your family.

Love,

Betty (Bjorkback) Peto

July 7, 2013

Dear Marjie and Family,Our Deepest Sympathy to all. Remember all the fun and love we all shared so many times.will never forget the Broasted chicken restaurant Al had with Mel as a delivery boy. May God hold Al in His loving arms till we meet again. Thinking of you with Love and prayers Mel & Carol Erickson

Mel & Carol Erickson

July 6, 2013

Thank you for your service. Rest in peace.

July 6, 2013

Many blessings to you and your family. It took time to get to know Al, only to find that he really did have a good heart. Our prayers are with you. The Vaughn Family

Karen Vaughn

July 6, 2013

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