Mary E. Benson Obituary

We are sad to announce that on May 15, 2022, at the age of 97, Mary E. Benson (Decatur, Illinois) passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary E. Benson to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward Shaughnessy and Helen Shaughnessy; her brother Bill; her husband Robert Benson; and her daughters, Janice Phares (Richard Phares) and Linda Groesch (James Groesch).

She is survived by: her brother Paul; her children, Daniel Benson, Debra Veon (Kenneth Veon), David Benson (Kim Benson) and Donald Benson; her grandchildren, Todd Phares, Troy Phares (Laura), Trent Phares (Lonnie), Jill Cummings, Jennifer Groesch, Rob Veon (Theresa), James Groesch, Lindsey Erwin, Rachel Jacot (Shane), Ryan Benson (Samantha), Julie Benson, Sean Benson (Rachel), Kylie Koenig, Tyler Stickle and Max Benson; and her great grandchildren, Jake, Ava, Connor, Ella, Gavin, Gabe, Chloe, Jeffrey, Evan, Emma, Braden, Brock, Penny, Summer, Olivia, Flynn, Quinn and Desmond.

Memorial contributions may be directed to William M. BeDell Achievement and Resource Center, 400 South Main Street Wood River, IL 62095.