Obituaries

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"I love you Auntie!! I am so honored to be called your daughter. You always said that you were my second mom. Weather it was a personal issue, board room strategies, or celebrating my accomplishments; You were there for me. You filled my life with unconditional love. I hear your voice even now encouraging me to be strong and continue to take care of my mother. You are not suffering any more. You are still with me. To my family I send love, prayers, and condolences."

Beatrice Robison from Minneapolis , MN

"To the Benton and Johnican family, I send my deepest prayers to all of you. Darlene was my dearest friend from childhood. May you continue to believe in god he will give you strength and guidance during this sad time. Remember faith in God is the answer. God Bless you all."

Michael Johnson from Bowling green , KY

"My deepest condolences to the Benton family and all family she was a very dear friend and will be missed"

Irene McNeil from Springfield, IL

"We started out rocky but found a way to walk on smooth grounds. We spent a lot of time together laughing and debating and being mad at one another, but we persevered those storms and got stronger together. Playing poker will never be the same without you!!! Having you in my life gave it so much more meaning and you inspired me to be a greater form of myself. The last days I spent with you were indeed bittersweet. Being with you at that time afforded me the opportunity for you to really open up about who you really were, and I thank you for letting me in. I will hold those conversations in my heart forever. Go on and get your rest and know that you will be greatly missed. Vince and Junior, you guys have my heartfelt condolences."

Richard McNeil from Springfield, IL

"To my sister, I miss and love you. Tell Momma, Mary and Edmond hello and I know you all will be playing cards. Until we meet again, rest in peace!!!"

Tommie Johnican (Sister) from Broadview, IL

"Loving MemoryI write with a tearful eye and heavy heart as my Sister/Sister Mama received her wings and transited on 9.15.22.Sis you are now in the presence of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ along with Mama, Mary, and Ed; Sis, I thank you so very much for the love, teachings, experiences, and pairables. Mrs. Benton during my remaining time on earth I’ll forever miss your presence, voice, and “beatdown” in cards.Although your physical presence no longer here, the warmth from the sun, light breeze of the wind, rainbow in the sky, or brisk chill in air serves as a reminder you are still with us.“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance; a time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing” Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Loving you always, your baby Sister!Sunrose 2.7.66 Sunset 9.15.22"

Jimiyu & Jarrell Benton from Kennesaw, GA

"Our sincerest condolences for you at this time. You have our deepest sympathy and unwavering support. Wishing you peace, comfort, courage, and lots of love at this time of sorrow. We love ya'll! Continue to Rest Sis."

Rashida from West dundee , IL

"Auntie DarleneThis hurts me to say my last goodbye to you. I will truly miss you. I will whoop my mom and Richard for you in poker. I love you so much."

Lillian H. Davis from Missouri City, TX

"Family, may our God of all comfort overwhelm each of you in His loving arms and embrace your hearts with the warmest memories of Darlene. Be comforted by the wonderful memories and encouraged in the hope of a joyous reunion to come. Vince and Vince Jr. Please know that our prayers for your consolation have not ceased and as the days of reflection continue please lift your eyes and hearts to our Father. Cousins, I regard you with a profound love, the type generations will regard in this life and the next as our legacy to uphold..we are #Bentonstrong"

Belinda McCormick from Las Vegas, NV

"Aunty I am saddened that we don’t have any recent memories but the ones from my childhood are priceless. Plum, Edmond, Bonita & I were like y’all kids too back then.Rest in eternal peace with Grandma Bea, Mary, Jermaine & Edmond…Until we meet again 😘"

Cortez Charles from West Orange, NJ

"My Heart is at a Loss, even as I recognize that Heaven has received an Angel. You were never anything short of being a Classy and Sophisticated Woman, bridled with Style and Intelligence. May the God of Our Ancestors receive with You with Wide open Arms.Peace 2 U My Angel."