Craig E. Benton

Craig E. Benton obituary, Kansas City, KS

Craig E. Benton

Craig Benton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Highland Park Funeral Home and Crematory on Apr. 20, 2024.

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We are heartbroken to announce the death of our father, Craig Eugene Benton. He left this world unexpectedly at KU Medical Center on April 17th, 2024, in Kansas City, Kansas at the age of 60. He was predeceased by father Virgil Benton and granddaughter Bailey Wages and he is survived by mother Josephine Calegari, stepfather Ron Calegari, sister Sherry Calegari, daughter Lisa Benton, son Nicholas Benton, daughter in law Stacy Benton, son Jeffrey Kander, daughter in law Sasha Kander, grandchildren Brennen Wages, Adelyn Benton, Ella Benton, Maxwell Kander, and Theodore Kander. A memorial service to honor Craig's life will be held on April 26th, 2024, at the Shawnee Civic Centre (Redbud Room) from 3pm to 6pm with services starting at 4pm.
Shawnee Civic Centre
13817 Johnson Drive
Shawnee KS 66216
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