Karen Benton's obituary , Passed away on December 14, 2024 in Jacksonville, Illinois

Karen Benton

September 15, 1941 - December 14, 2024 (83 years old)

Jacksonville, Illinois

Karen Benton's obituary , Passed away on December 14, 2024 in Jacksonville, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home

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Karen Benton

September 15, 1941 - December 14, 2024 (83 years old)

Jacksonville, Illinois

Karen Benton Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Karen Benton of Jacksonville, Illinois, who passed away on December 14, 2024, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Karen Benton to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William Khoy and Velma Pauline Sanderson (Eagle); her brother Robert Khoy; and her sister-in-law Rose Sanderson (Neff). She is survived by: her husband Robert H. Benton; her children, Jim Cawthon (Cyndi) of Plymouth, IN, Gary Cawthon of Jacksonville, Reg Benton (Cynthia) of Jacksonville, Cyndy Benton of Jacksonville, Debbie Heimgartner (Peter) of Raleigh, NC and Amy Albers (Craig) of Jacksonville; and her grandchildren, David Cawthon (Leah Becerra), Sarah Cawthon, Scott Cawthon, Allison Guidish (Nick), Lindsey Benton, Natalie Garver (Luke), Rob Benton, Andrew Frields (Kara), Dustin Prather (Stephanie), Samantha Boles (Evan), David Albers (Taber), Maddy Albers and Steven Albers (Kayleigh). She is also survived by eighteen great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home



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Dec 20

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Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church
951 Lincoln Ave, Jacksonville, IL 62650

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Dec 20

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Lincoln Avenue Baptist Church
951 Lincoln Ave, Jacksonville, IL 62650

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