Donna Rhea Benefield Obituary
We bid farewell to Donna Rhea Benefield of Pekin, Illinois, born in Sterling, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 29, 2024 at the age of 87. Donna Rhea touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Raymond E. Benefield; and her daughter Lisa Benefield. She is survived by: her children, Lori (Ty) of Pekin, Lance Benefield (Sharon) of Dunlap, Lyle Benefield (Deborah) of Pekin, Lyn Hodgson (Scott) of Green Valley and Leigh Volpert (Andrew) of Springfield; and her siblings, Leann Mallicoat (James) of Sterling, Carol Eberly (William) of Sterling, John Teske (Sue) of Sterling, Tom Teske of Katy, Mark Parks of Sterling, Joel Parks of Sterling and Peggy Bollinger of Dixon. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be given to Bethel Baptist Church, 2720 Broadway Street, Pekin, Illinois 61554.
