Photo courtesy of Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home - Westchester
Westchester, Illinois
Jul 22, 1938 – Oct 29, 2025
Virginia Mersch, nee Schaefer, of La Grange Park, age 87. Beloved wife of the late Edmund R. Mersch and the late Gerald W. Bensen; loving mother of Mary Beth (Edward) Rentka, Gerry Bensen, Patty Koprowski, Virginia (Anthony) Crafton, Kathy (Brian) O’Farrell, Ron Mersch, Nancy Pech, Eve Mersch and the late Michael Bensen; mother-in-law of Jim Koprowski; proud grandmother and great-grandmother of many; dear sister of the late Steve (late Marie) Schaefer and a loving sister-in-law; fond aunt and great-aunt of many. Family and friends will be received at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home, 10501 W. Cermak Rd., Westchester on Monday, November 3, 2025 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Louise de Marillac Church for an 11:00 a.m. Mass. Interment Mount Carmel Cemetery. For funeral info 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-
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Mother Dear
Our Mother Virginia was the best. We loved her deeply and valued all she has taught us throughout our life. She will be missed greatly. She was the Queen of our Hearts.
Virginia Crafton
November 09, 2025 | Willowbrook, IL | Daughter
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
June Holt
November 04, 2025 | Crestwood, IL | Friend
She was so caring, very sweet, and very special. She has made more people feel loved and happy in one lifetime than 1000 people in 1000 lifetimes can do. All I have to say is she will be greatly missed in our family. Love, DJ❤.
Derek (DJ) Holt-Bensen
November 03, 2025 | Chicago, IL | Grandchild
To My beautiful, sweet, caring, selfless, strong and amazing Grandma, words can never describe the love I have for you! Thank you for always loving me and being there for me. Thank you for showing me how to love and to always have faith. I love you so much
Love your, Sweet Stephanie (as you would call me) xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
Stephanie Bensen
November 01, 2025 | Chicago | Family
Virginia was a genuine, good, kind and loving woman who made me feel welcome the minute I met her. She obviously held Jesus in her heart and spirit.
Losing your Mom is one of life’s most difficult experiences. Know in your heart how loved she felt as you each provided your love and caring kindness for her.
Deb Rowe
November 01, 2025 | Chicago, IL | Family
She was a wonderful person with so much love to give! A wonderful person that will be missed very much! She’s now with her son an Jesus! No more suffering and pain! Y’all all did a wonderful job of taking care of her! She was so blessed to have such a loving family!! God be with you all!
Beverly Giardelli
October 31, 2025 | Abbevillr, LA | Friend
I WILL ALWAYS LOVE ❤ YOU MOM!!!!
Gerald Bensen
October 31, 2025 | Chicago | Family
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
From the Staff of Conboy's Westchester Funeral Home
October 31, 2025 | Westchester, IL
