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Steve Benning
December 25, 2020
A good guy gone way to early. He had a lot of years ahead of him that were lost,
regina thrasher
January 14, 2016
So sorry to hear. I knew John in high school. Prayers for the Benning family.
Debee Sowards
January 2, 2016
Wow, I am so shocked as I just talked to you not too long ago!! My heart and condolences go out to your family. See you again someday!
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Carol Motsch
January 1, 2016
Pan so sorry for your loss. May John rest in peace and may God bless you and his family. Keeping you in our prayers, Carol and Nick Motsch.
Carolyn McClintick
December 31, 2015
David and Judy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your beautiful memories help sustain you during these difficult times.
Helen Benning
December 31, 2015
John and our son Chris were cousins and knew each other and were friends since little children.They played together and had a good time at family events. John was 53 when he passed away and Chris was 47 when he passed away. They will always be sadly missed.
Sue Callicoat
December 31, 2015
John was a very good friend of mine at one time when he was a guard at international in 2001 . Can't believe he is gone ,will be sadly missed by all. My Gardiean angel... Friends sue callicoat
Jim Huffman
December 31, 2015
John and I were inseparable friends for many years. A good man. We will all miss him. My family's thoughts and prayers are with Pam, Brooke, and his family. God Bless all of you. Save me a seat John.
Doc Leffel
December 31, 2015
Worked with John as a guard at Navistar. Great guy to work with. Condolences to the family. R.I.P. John
Alicia Metcalf
December 31, 2015
John was such a nice guy! He will be greatly missed! My love and prayers to the entire family!
Sandy Linkhart
December 31, 2015
Judy & Dave & Family so sorry for your loss.
Becky & Jim Brown
December 31, 2015
So sorry for your loss. John will be missed. I enjoyed working with John when he worked with me in Loss Prevention at Navistar. We always had a good time. Over the past few years he always went out of his way to acknowledge us when we would run into each other. A very personable man.
Renee Simpson
December 31, 2015
My condolences to John's family. I was his classmate all 12 years at Reid and Shawnee. Recently I was able to reconnect with him and am very thankful for that. Thoughts and prayers for you all at this very sad time.

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Renee Simpson
December 31, 2015

2nd Grade Reid School
Renee Simpson
December 31, 2015
Wm King
December 31, 2015
Another angel has climbed the ladder to heaven our family condolences to your family
Mark Crosbie
December 31, 2015
Sorry to here this news about John. I was on Central Twps with John. Along as a hunting partner. Many great memories.
Troy Orndorff
December 31, 2015
I am so very sorry for your lose.John was on the fire department with my father at Springfield township and I remember him has being one of the nicest guys on the department along with being one of the funniest.He will be sadly missed
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