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for Raymond Benson
Heidi Cohrs-Collins
May 11, 2019
So sorry for your loss. He was always a favorite of mine, Also, dear friend of my father, James Cohrs. I remember boating with the Benson family, so much fun. sending hugs and love. Heidi Cohrs Collins
Chuck Miller
March 9, 2019
I knew Ray since the early 1970's when I was 9 years old. To me, he was truly a positive example of a real man with strength of mind, body, character, soul, and faith; love of family and friends, a genuine heart for people; a generous and encouraging spirit. Great business acumen. A true gentleman. He was a man who made a very positive and long lasting impression on me. I will always be grateful to him for this. May God bless all of you .
David Garcia
March 7, 2019
I had the pleasure to meet and talk to Mr. Benson over the past couple years at WSC. I was so impressed by his conversations and his intelligence. May he rest in the Glory of God. A true gentleman.
Tim Kyzivat
March 6, 2019
Our sincere condolences to the family of Mr Ray Benson. We shared an enjoyable hobby, one that he shared with many other persons who looked up to him. He was always encouraging and took interest in me and my collection, however small that it was compared to his. The pictures show a large and very handsome family that he was surely very proud of. He will be greatly missed.
Cindy Heisler
March 3, 2019
May the Spirit abide with each of you at this time of loss of such dynamic father and husband that at age 94, it seems a surprise that God would call him home. What a rich full life and wonderful family. Blessings and peace.
March 3, 2019
A public servant in the truest sense of public service. A gentleman. A kind man. I was blessed to know Ray while working at the DuPage Water Commission from 1988 to 2004.
Rick Skiba
Paul Holbrook
March 3, 2019
Dear June and Family. I am your neighbor at Wyndemere and a current thirty-five year member of the Wheaton Sports Center, where many times, I enjoyed the company of sitting with Raymond and your son. I and the residents of Wyndemere join together to celebrate Raymonds long productive life. Cordially, Paul Holbrook
March 3, 2019
A true gentleman. Sometimes underappreciated. Always genuine. Dedicated public service, in the truest sense of public service.
I was blessed to have known him at the DuPage Water Commission.
Rick Skiba
Ken and Martha Urban
March 3, 2019
Dear Roger, Eric, Jon and Benson Family, We are very sorry for the loss of your Father. We want offer our condolences and prayers for your comfort during this time. We watched the amazing video of your Father's life. He certainly lived an awesome life. You were very blessed to have him as a Father. May he rest in peace. With Love, Ken (Doc) and Martha Urban
Craig Murison
March 3, 2019
To the Benson Family; I just heard of Ray's passing last night and want to express my deepest sympathies. May your happiest memories of him help you through this time of sorrow. I'm sure my father is glad to have his golfing partner back!
Louise Olson
March 2, 2019
Dearest June and Family, Harvey and I send our deepest sympathy on the passing of your dear Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather. We've felt the love of Ray in his wonderful smile. Our daughter, Karen, said she was so happy that Ray recognized her at Marty and Cathy's home and to be with all of you at the last reunion. "Good and faithful servant", Raymond. With love and prayers, for the" Peace that passes all understanding" Love, Harvey and Louise Olson
Debby Storms
March 2, 2019
Dear Bensons, I am so sorry to learn that your beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away. What a wonderful man! My childhood Watervale memories of him are that he stood out from the many nice dads there not only because of his physical stature, but also his strength of character, not that I could have named that as a child. His calm and smiling face is what will always come to mind when I think of him. Love, Debby
March 1, 2019
Our deepest sympathy and love to the Benson family. I will always remember Uncle Rays beautiful smile and cheery disposition. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Love, Lynne and Carlos Martinez,
Nels Johnson, Leif Johnson and Kirsten Johnson.
Cindy (Shearer) Galloway
March 1, 2019
I grew up next door, Kirk and I were very close childhood friends, it seemed as though I was at the Benson's more than home. What an incredible man - always so kind, smiling and doing his best to overlook our mini bike tracks through the yard, our raucus playing on the trampoline. I can only think of wonderful thoughts of Ray. June, I hope your mind is at peace with memories of a remarkable lifetime together.
L. Kaye
March 1, 2019
Ray's leadership and generous efforts were appreciated in the Itasca community at St. Matthew's Lutheran Church and the Itasca schools. His accomplishments were great, and he is remembered as being quite proud of his family. My thoughts and deepest sympathy is with his family.
L. Kaye
Barbro Kalle and Sven-Olof
March 1, 2019
Sorry for your loss.
You were all grateful to have Ray around and active for so meny years, able to give you lot's of fun and wonderful memories. Great to have for the future.
We have allways heard the best aboute Ray and your big family. Even if we didn't spend so much time together.
Take care of each other.
Z L
March 1, 2019
My sincere condolences to your family for the loss of your love one. May the God of comfort be with you during this sad occasion and may his loving words at John 6:40 console your heart.
Tom & Gaile DiGuido
February 28, 2019
Our deepest condolences to the Benson Family.
Tom and Gaile DiGuido, former Itasca neighbors
Cheryl Frandsen
February 28, 2019
Ray was a true friend to my Dad (Fred Leemhuis), my Mom ( Donna Jean Leemhuis Wichser) and my Step-Dad (Robert Wichser. He and June hosted a wedding shower for me. He hired my brother (Fred Leemhuis) for his first job. Through the years we have all spent time with the Bensons and we treasure those memories. Ray will be greatly missed by our family.
Cheryl Leemhuis Frandsen
February 28, 2019
Memories of building the St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Itasca. We all learned so much through that process. Now on to Our Saviour in heaven. Lou McClelland
February 28, 2019
your neighbor at wyndemere and a 35 year member
Donna Jean Newell Leemhuis Wichser
February 28, 2019
Memories from 16 years old at Austin High School to our memories of marriages, the births of children, trips to Europe & Asia, visits to FL, lunch with you and June just five months ago and so much more. These memories will be with me forever. My love to June and all the Benson family.
David Reader
February 28, 2019
Heaven is now his home with the Savior he loves. With gratitude and deep appreciation for his generosity to his second church home in Maui, HI...Kihei Lutheran Church
Judy Manley (Bellgardt)
February 28, 2019
What a wonderful man. My deepest sympathy. God bless you all.
Iva Russell
February 28, 2019
You left behind a wonderful legacy sir. Godspeed.
Jette Nielsen
February 28, 2019
Our deepest sympathies to the Benson Family, we are so sorry for your loss.
T L
February 28, 2019
Gods word says our "life span is 70 years or 80 years when one is especially strong", may you cherish fond memories of a long life lived well during this difficult time and in the days ahead.
Fred Leemhuis
February 28, 2019
A great family friend for decades to my Dad(Fred), my Mom(Donna Jean), my stepfather(Robert Wichser) and sister(Cheryl Frandsen). We were luck and fortunate to share time with this true gentleman and his family, as recently as September 2018. Ray gave me my first job in High School in the Chicago area doing construction and I will never forget those summers, nor his wonderful friendship to all of us. My father never had a dearer friend. The baseball team in Heaven just got better with Ray and my dad on the same team again. With sympathy, love and friendship to your family, for all you brought our family.
Daniel and Eileen Moll
February 28, 2019
We offer our sympathy to the Benson family and celebrate a life well-lived.
Ana Wallace
February 28, 2019
Im so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr Benson. Although I only met him later in life ,it was a privilege to know him .His smile and heart were the face of Wheaton Sport Center and the pride he had for his children and grandchildren were always on full display. My sincerest condolences to all his family who Ive also been fortunate to come to know . I know you will miss him greatly.
The Hultgren Family and Staff
February 28, 2019
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Christy Amato
February 27, 2019
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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Dave & Chris Denz
February 27, 2019
Ray was a gentle soul, patriarch of a wonderful family and a life worthy of great celebration.
Mark Seames
February 27, 2019
So sorry to hear this...Ray was quite a man, my father-in-law's golfing buddy for years and just a great, loving guy. From what I know of Ray and Kenny they are on the first tee as I write this post. Thoughts, prayers and some really great memories from the Murison and Seames families. Mark & Laurie
Annie
February 27, 2019
Mr. Ray was an inspiration to me. I always looked forward to seeing him, no matter the occasion. Always in awe by the things he could remember. Amazed by how he not only got himself around but the love he showed in getting Mrs. June around also. I enjoyed seeing the light in his eye when he would talk about his family and enjoyed observing his pride when with them. Im happy to have known him in the small way that I did. I will miss seeing him working on his puzzles, writing or visiting with his family and friends. Ill miss him, but am grateful to have known him.
Im blessed to know and befriend many of this beautiful Benson family. My heart hurts for yours. Wishing you all endless warmth, healing and prayers.
Mike and Dawn Turner
February 27, 2019
Sending our deepest sympathy to the Benson family. Our love and prayers go out to you.
Raymond Benson Primary School
February 27, 2019
Raymond Benson Primary School is feeling the loss of our namesake and a great friend to our school, our district and our community. Sending our love and sympathy to the Benson family.
Julie Benson
February 27, 2019
Ray was an inspiration to me and held a unique position in my family - he was my "double cousin". He was my first cousin on my father's side (our fathers were brothers) and he was my second cousin on my mother's side of the family (our mothers were first cousins). He will be remembered by many as a kind, thoughtful, generous and an interesting person but in addition, I will always remember Ray as a very dedicated and devoted family man. "No one ever dies until there is no one left to remember. And when there is no one left to remember, it means we are all together again." (Author Unknown)
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