Lisa Louise Benes

Lisa Louise Benes obituary, Countryside, IL

Lisa Louise Benes

Lisa Benes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hallowell & James Funeral Home - Downers Grove on Jul. 29, 2025.

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In loving memory of Lisa Louise Benes. Beloved wife of the late Craig Benes. Devoted mother of Margaret and Brett Benes. Loving daughter of the late Gerald and Louise Payne. Fond daughter-in-law of Carol Benes and the late James Benes. Cherished sister of Linda (James) Sheldon and Ellen (Walter) Fuller. Fond sister-in-law of James (Elizabeth) Benes, Cindi (Douglas) Marks, Cris (Martha) Benes and Kimberly (David) Cryer. Loving aunt of Jimmy (Stephanie) Sheldon, Allie (Antonio) Gomez, Jeffrey (Julie) Sheldon, Brad (Maura) Fuller, Taylor (Erik) Andrews, Faith Fuller (Fiancé Collin Anderson), Brandon (Jessica) Sheldon, Bobby (Samantha) Benes, Kyle Benes, the late Tina Marks, Joey Marks, Steven (Sarah) Marks, Sarah (Kevin) Kucbor, Allison and Jacob Benes, Jack and Jordan Cryer. Fond great aunt of Aiden, Luke and Brooklyn Sheldon, Charlotte, Hudson and Magnolia Sheldon, Noah Gomez, Caden Fuller and soon to be baby Fuller, Penelope and Josie Sheldon, Ben and Sophia Benes, Nathan, William and Savanna Marks and soon to be Baby Kucbor. Dear cousin to many.
Lisa was the middle child growing up. Spent her time always around her sisters, cousins and extended family. Whether it was family vacations, youth group events or family parties, she was always there. Lisa spent her working years in the banking industry before marrying Craig in 1989.
Lisa always was the person to help in any way and every way she could. Always thinking and worrying about everyone but herself. Her children, Margaret and Brett, were her entire universe. She always was the mom at every award ceremony, baseball game, youth group event and so much more. Everything Lisa did revolved around family. Her infectious smile and undeniable love was felt everywhere she went. Even when times grew difficult in recent years, she still tried her very hardest. Lisa definitely was one of a kind and will be missed dearly.
Memorial visitation 10 a.m. Saturday August 16th until time of memorial service 12 noon at Trinity Lutheran Church, 11500 German Church Road, Burr Ridge, Illinois 60527. Inurnment private. Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home 630-964-6500

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