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Patricia T Benton (nee Blaney)
VALPARAISO, IN - Patricia T. Benton (nee Blaney), age 87, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Brookdale Memory Care in Valparaiso. Born in Valparaiso on July 6, 1931 to the late William P. and Agnes (nee Murphy) Blaney.
She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and Oasis Club, member of Tri Kappa, 1949 graduate of Valparaiso High School and married Thomas H. Benton, Jr. on June 13, 1953 at St. Paul Catholic Church. Patricia was a former employee in the attendance office at Valparaiso High School.
Survived by children: Thomas P. (Lee) Benton, Deborah A. (Daniel) Russell and James H. (Diane) Benton; grandchildren: Katherine (Allen) Waters, Mary Hanley, Victoria L. and Thomas R. (Ashley) Benton, Abigail, Matthew and Nathan Benton; great-grandchildren: Grace and Ben Waters, Claire Benton; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by husband, Thomas H. Benton, Jr. in 2015; parents; sister, Betty Irvin.
A Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 7, 2019 at St. Paul Catholic Church, 1855 W. Harrison Blvd., Valparaiso IN. Rev. Douglas Mayer officiating. Interment, St. Paul Cemetery, Valparaiso IN. Friends may call on Thursday, June 6, 2019 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the DYKES FUNERAL HOME, 2305 N. Campbell St., Valparaiso IN. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Arrangements made by Dykes Funeral Home, Inc., Valparaiso IN, (219) 462-3125.
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Memories and Condolences
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Joy Costello
June 6, 2019
Pat's hearty laugh was a joy to her friends at Brookdale. She really got a chuckle out of Lionel, the little doggie who visited, and when he smothered her with his wet kisses, she asked is it real? He loved her.
Lew Rhinehart
June 6, 2019
Your mom was a great attribute to VHS. Her smile, warmth, kindness, willingness to help, and humble spirit were a real blessing to me and so many others. The Benton Family is part of my treasured memories from working at VHS.
Tim & Teresa Burgess
June 5, 2019
Our deepest sympathies to your family. I know that family meant everything to your mother, and I'm sure that you must have many wonderful memories of her.
John Ruge
June 5, 2019
I have such good memories of Pat! In fact, laughter was assured whenever Pat and Tom would come over to our house to visit with Ingrid and Mauri. She was such a pleasure to be around and will be greatly missed.
Debra Waziak
June 5, 2019
Pat was a wonderful woman. Her infectious laugh will be missed by many and will be fondly remembered.
Pat and Ingrid
Susan Ruge Engles
June 4, 2019
Pat was such a wonderful lady!!! I will always remember her kindness and her great laugh!! She will be missed by our family! She was such a dear, dear friend to my Mom!!!
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