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9039 Kleinman Road

Highland, Indiana

Erikl Benson Obituary

Erik M. Benson Griffith Erik M. Benson, age 27 of Griffith, IN, passed away at home on Saturday, March 12, 2005. He is survived by his loving parents:Raymond, Deborah Benson of Griffith; sister and brother: Jamie and Gary Neyhart of Hobart; loving nieces and nephews: Blake, Grace, Ashley and Zachary of Hobart; grandmother, Georgia Kirk of Panama City, FL; great-grandmother, Millie Dejanovich of Thornton, IL; many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, March 16, 2005 at 11:30 a.m. at the Kuiper Funeral Home with Rev. John Hart officiating. Cremation to follow service.Friends are invited to meet with the family on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. at the Kuiper Funeral Home, 9039 Kleinman Avenue, (2 blocks south of Ridge Road), Highland. Erik was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Highland. Erik graduated from Griffith High School, Class of 1996. He was a graduate of St. Xavier University, Chicago with a degree in Art and Education. He was a high school art/ceramic teacher and baseball coach. He loved baseball and played for Griffith High/Hammond Seminoles and Chiefs, and pitched for four years for SXU Cougars. He loved to fish and golf. He was currently employed with Hanna Zabriskie and Daron Co. of Griffith. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends and all who knew and loved him.

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Published by The Times from Mar. 14 to Mar. 15, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Erikl Benson

22 Entries

David C.

March 8, 2024

Debbie and Ray are wonderful parents and lovely people. So sad after all these years.

Mandie Hall

March 19, 2005

Erik will be missed dearly. He was one heck of a ball player and a great person. My sisters and i will miss playing with him this summer.

A.Deb and U.Ray.... My prayers go to you and the rest of the family. I Love You.

Lori Schmeski

March 17, 2005

Dear Debbie & Ray:

Raymond and I just found our about Erik and we are both so sorry to hear of his passing and are so sorry we missed his wake and funeral. Debbie - I will always remember you cheering him on while he pitched at SXU - Ray was younger than Erik - but we will never forget him.

Lori Schmeski & Ray Schmeski #10

Catherine (Cherechinsky) Conlin

March 16, 2005

I was devestated to hear the news of Erik's death from my mother yesterday. It affected me all day and still effects me.

Erik was a great boy and I will never forget his admiration for my brother david when he was very young as David is still a very admirable person...Erik knew real when he saw it even then.

My heart goes out to Debbie, Ray and Jamie and opens into thought and prayers and songs.

I play in a band and we dedicated our rehearsal last night to Erik and toasted his brief life.

Peace and Love during this difficult time. Healing takes a while. I know this from recent experience. Sometimes you think you're ok for a long time and then comes a crash.

Ask for help. Be kind to yourselves. Get counciling if you need it I highly reccomend it.

Bless you all.

Catherine Conlin

David Cherechinsky

March 16, 2005

Dear Debbie, Ray, Jamie & Family:

I am so sorry and saddened for your loss. Erik was a magnificent little boy, I see his spirit and his goodness in my own son often. He was such a good boy and it sounds like a good man. My deepest, sincerest condolences. With love, Dave Cherechinsky

Bolie Bollhorst

March 16, 2005

Jamie, so very sorry for you and your family loss. We have all of you in our prayers.

Love ya,

Bolie & Sherry Bollhorst

Connie & Jeff Greiner

March 16, 2005

We are so very very sorry to hear about your loss. May God be with your family through this very hard time. You are all in our prayers.

Cathy White

March 15, 2005

I am so sorry to hear about Erik. I am glad to hear he has done so well during his short life. I think of you often and I will be praying for you during your time of sorrow.

Cathy

Misty Knestrict (Parent)

March 15, 2005

Benson Family,

I am deeply sorry to hear about your loss. Memories of Erik will always make me smile. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Jill Condon (Hopp)

March 15, 2005

Dear Benson Family -

I was deeply sadden by the news of Erik's passing. He was an absolutely wonderful person and will be truly missed by everyone who ever knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Brett and Sarah Gragido

March 14, 2005

Dear Benson Family,

We are sorry to hear of your loss. I've heard great stories of baseball moments Erik shared with Brett. From little league, high school ball and even men's softball teams. He was a fun classmate and friend. Our families thoughts and prayers are with you in this time.

Sincerely,

Kristine Pollard (Yanek)

March 14, 2005

I am sorry sorry to hear of your terrible loss. Erik was a wonderful person and will be truly missed by all who knew him. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Jeff Messmer

March 14, 2005

Dear Mr. & Mrs. Benson and Jamie,

When the news of Erik's passing had reached me in California, it came as a great shock. Growing up with your family as if it was an extension of my own, this leaves me in deep sadness. Many great memories of Erik will follow where ever I go. My thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family.

Love,

Jeff Messmer

Steve Kovecsi

March 14, 2005

Dear Benson Family,

My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Erik was such a good, free spirited guy and everyone is truly going to miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time of your loss.

Russ and Sherry Christensen

March 14, 2005

Dear Debbie,Ray,and Family,

With heartfelt thoughts and deepest sympathy. May it help to know that others care and are keeping you close in thought during this sad time.

Love,

Erin Vaughan

March 14, 2005

Dear Benson Family,

I doubt youwill remember me. I went to elementary school with Erik. I was shocked when my mother called and told me she had read of Erik's passing. I know there are no words to describe what you all must be feeling, nor is there anything I can say to make it easier, but my prayers are with you all.

Erin (Krafft) Vaughan

Teresa Meece

March 14, 2005

Dearest Debbie, Ray and Jamie,

I cannot express how deeply saddened I am at hearing of your beloved Erik's passing. Please know that we are here if you need to talk, or anything at all. These words are from the Bhagavad Gita.

"Indestructible is the presence that pervades all this; no one can destroy this unchanging reality.

It is not born, it does not die:

HAVING BEEN, IT WILL NEVER NOT BE..."

With love,

Teresa, Bill and Jessica

Heidi Drennan (Terpstra)

March 14, 2005

I'm so sorry to hear about Erik. He was a great person. My deepest sympathies on your loss.

Jim Shultman

March 14, 2005

Dear Benson Family,

My deepest sympothy to your family and my prayers go out to all of you. I did not know Erik however my father Jim Shultman worked with Erik and I know cared for him deeply. I would like to thank you for the joy Erik brought to my dads life. I wish you all the best and I will keep you all in my prayers.

Terri & Matt Jester

March 14, 2005

Dear Debbie,Ray and Family,

You have our heartfelt sympathy at this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Love, Terri, Matt and Uncle Gene

Alison James

March 14, 2005

I'd like to send my deepest sympathy to the Benson family. Its very devastating to hear the news of Erik.....words can't express the emotion I'm feeling....he was a great guy.......I'm sorry for your loss......

Wendy & Mike Jansen

March 14, 2005

Debbie & Ray & Family,

Our deepest sympathy to all of you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Wendy and Mike & Family

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