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Arthur Benner Obituary

Benner, Arthur R. Age 63, of Sisters Lakes. Arthur's life began on October 15, 1948 in Chicago, IL, the son of Robert and Phyllis (Hansen) Benner. He was united in marriage to the former Elizabeth Stoppa on December 8, 1991 in Chicago. Arthur was a union sprinkler head fitter working out of Union Local 281. He loved to work on projects in his garage and tending to his garden pond at his home in Sister Lakes. His loving family includes his wife Elizabeth Benner of Sister Lakes, his father Robert Benner of Hometown, IL, children Michael (Tonya) Benner of Phoenix, AZ, John Benner of Hometown, IL, James Benner of Phoenix, AZ, Cynthia (Keith) Slansky of Hometown, IL, Michael (Kathryn) Grosiak of Houston, TX, grandchildren Thomas Benner, Dennis Benner, Miranda Benner, Scott Peterson, Tiffany Peterson, Kyle Slansky, Holly Slansky, Emily Uselton, Madeline Uselton, Grace Grosiak, Skylar Grosiak, sisters Sharon (Gary) Knippel of Bloomingdale, IL, Shirley Labak and Diane Narancich, both of Orland, IL and several nieces and nephews. Arthur passed away at his home on Monday November 14, 2011. He is preceded in death by his mother. His family will gather with friends on Friday from 2-6 p.m. EST at Yazel & Clark Chapel (405 Center St. Dowagiac, MI) to share memories. Memorial contributions in his name may be directed fo the American Cancer Society. Please sign his guestbook and leave a memory of Arthur at www.yazel-clark.com.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Nov. 16, 2011.

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Lisa Grzywna

November 17, 2011

My Sympathy,Prayers and most of all... LOVE to you all. He will be missed.
Lisa & Kids XOXOXO

Jill Acke

November 16, 2011

Extending deepest sympathy for you in your loss.We hope that comfort and peace come to your family in your time of need. Much love to the entire family, The Acke Family
(Friends of Shirley & Nicole)

Cynthia Slansky

November 16, 2011

Dad, I am going to miss you so much! I know you are not in pain anymore and that is comfort to me. I know you are with Uncle Bob, and Grandma Phyllis. Heaven must have needed another angel!! I will miss you!

James

November 15, 2011

You are not in pain or suffering anymore.Dad I love you and am going to miss you so much.We didnt always see eye to eye but you were always there for me. You are now in Gods hands and uncle Bobs.Rest in peace dad. I love you.

Sue Slansky

November 15, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of Artie's family. He will be missed, but know that he is now out of pain and in a better place.

November 15, 2011

We have lost a wonderful man Artie he always had a smile on his face and could make you laugh. God needed another angel to watch over all of us and knew Uncle Artie would be the one. Please do not feel he died in vain it was just God's way of releasing him from his pain.

Laura Russell, Elgin,Illinois

chrissy gaskill

November 15, 2011

to the family of arthur,
although i never met him, i am very close to his niece nicole. i know how amazing nicole and her mother shirley are so i could only imagine how wonderful the rest of the family is! please know that from my family to yours, we are thinking of you and praying for your entire family!!
we love you!

November 15, 2011

We have lost a wonderful man Artie who always had a smile on his face and could make you laugh He will be dearly missed by all. God needed another angel to watch over us and knew that Uncle Artie would be his newest angel and as are hearts are feeling empty and there are no words to heal our pain we just need to remember that Artie was not taken in vain but has been released from his pain.

Laura Russell, Elgin Il

Nicole Long

November 15, 2011

It was always such an honor to have such a fun and friendly uncle. Holiday parties, trips to Michigan, or just coming for a visit with my Dad, Artie was always such a positive person. He will be missed by all of us here, but i'm sure my Dad will love the great company. There are no words to help heal this sudden emptiness in our hearts, but our amazing family will keep making memories and sharing laughs until we meet again. Rest in PEACE!

Sharon Knippel

November 15, 2011

Artie,my baby brother, I am so sorry, I love you, and if I could turn back time I'd swap our places just so you would be back on earth again. But we'll be together again in heaven, so I hope you're the one who holds the gates open for me.Say hi to mommy for me,she must have needed your sweet smile and sense of humor since I am known to be the serious one.():)

November 15, 2011

May the Great hearer of prayer grant peace and comfort (psalms 65;2)

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