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James Benters Obituary
Born: August 22, 1950 in Morrison, IL
Died: September 28, 2025 in Morrison, IL
JAMES L. BENTERS, 75, of Morrison, IL, died Sunday, September 28, 2025, at his home, after a long courageous battle with cancer.
There will be no visitation or funeral service. Cremation rites have been accorded. A private graveside service will be held at Grove Hill Cemetery in Morrison, with the Morrison Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home assisting the family.
Jim was born August 22, 1950, in Morrison, IL, to Frederick and Eleanor (Rosenow) Benters. On May 6, 1972, he married Evelena House in Morrison, IL. Together they shared 53 wonderful years together, building their lives and family. Jim worked at Drives, Inc. in Fulton, IL, for 43 years. He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Morrison. In his free time, Jim enjoyed spending time outdoors and could often be found in his garage, watching the Chicago Bears and enjoying a cold Busch-Light. He also loved working with his hands: fixing or building something. Jim enjoyed riding his Harley whenever he could. His place at the dinner table will be greatly missed, as he had the biggest appetite and would finish anything Leni would cook. Jim will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Survivors include his wife, Evelena; two daughters, Angela Strosahl of Moline, IL, and Amber (Justin) Lewis of Columbus, OH; one son, Adam Benters of Eureka, IL; four grandchildren, Riely and Anna Strosahl, and Emma and Bella Lewis; one sister, Gloria (Phil) Garrison; three brothers, Eugene Benters of Sterling, IL, David (Dorothy) Benters of TN, and Dennis (Sheri) Benters of Mt. Carroll, IL; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one son-in-law, Glen Strosahl.
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