After being diagnosed with cancer, Jill Patricia (Gross) Benka died on Feb. 2, 2016, in Wautoma, Wis., at the age of 57. Jill was born on Jan. 1, 1959, in Westmont, Ill., to father Jack and mother Marguritte "Joyce" Gross at Hinsdale Hospital.
She grew up in a large, loving family with many sisters and brothers. Jill was loved by many and was able to spend her last days with her loved ones.
Jill is survived by her husband, David Benka; and her daughters, Toni Lynn (Shane), Heather, Jackie (Scott), Patricia, Aggie (Geoff); and son Robert; seven grandchildren, Dylan, Seth, Jaqlyn, Caeleigh, Cristian, Kyra, Claire, and Hunter; her sisters, Bobbi (James) Rhines, Jan (Felix) Guerra, Christina Gross; her brothers, Marty Billy, and Terry (Martie) Gross; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; and her brothers, Jack Gross, and Jay and Kent Dosemagen.
Jill requested to be cremated. Her ashes will be scattered in the mountains of Montana where she enjoyed visits with her dear sister, Bobbi. An open house reception at Jill and David's home will take place Saturday, Feb. 6, from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. for all dear family and friends to pay their respects. The family would especially like to thank Agnesian Health Care Hospice of Green Lake for their excellent work and loving care.
Published in the Kenosha News on Feb. 4, 2016
She grew up in a large, loving family with many sisters and brothers. Jill was loved by many and was able to spend her last days with her loved ones.
Jill is survived by her husband, David Benka; and her daughters, Toni Lynn (Shane), Heather, Jackie (Scott), Patricia, Aggie (Geoff); and son Robert; seven grandchildren, Dylan, Seth, Jaqlyn, Caeleigh, Cristian, Kyra, Claire, and Hunter; her sisters, Bobbi (James) Rhines, Jan (Felix) Guerra, Christina Gross; her brothers, Marty Billy, and Terry (Martie) Gross; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; and her brothers, Jack Gross, and Jay and Kent Dosemagen.
Jill requested to be cremated. Her ashes will be scattered in the mountains of Montana where she enjoyed visits with her dear sister, Bobbi. An open house reception at Jill and David's home will take place Saturday, Feb. 6, from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. for all dear family and friends to pay their respects. The family would especially like to thank Agnesian Health Care Hospice of Green Lake for their excellent work and loving care.
Published in the Kenosha News on Feb. 4, 2016
After being diagnosed with cancer, Jill Patricia (Gross) Benka died on Feb. 2, 2016, in Wautoma, Wis., at the age of 57. Jill was born on Jan. 1, 1959, in Westmont, Ill., to father Jack and mother Marguritte "Joyce" Gross at Hinsdale Hospital.
She grew up in a large, loving family with many sisters and brothers. Jill was loved by many and was able to spend her last days with her loved ones.
Jill is survived by her husband, David Benka; and her daughters, Toni Lynn (Shane), Heather, Jackie (Scott), Patricia, Aggie (Geoff); and son Robert; seven grandchildren, Dylan, Seth, Jaqlyn, Caeleigh, Cristian, Kyra, Claire, and Hunter; her sisters, Bobbi (James) Rhines, Jan (Felix) Guerra, Christina Gross; her brothers, Marty Billy, and Terry (Martie) Gross; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; and her brothers, Jack Gross, and Jay and Kent Dosemagen.
Jill requested to be cremated. Her ashes will be scattered in the mountains of Montana where she enjoyed visits with her dear sister, Bobbi. An open house reception at Jill and David's home will take place Saturday, Feb. 6, from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. for all dear family and friends to pay their respects. The family would especially like to thank Agnesian Health Care Hospice of Green Lake for their excellent work and loving care.
Published in the Kenosha News on Feb. 4, 2016
She grew up in a large, loving family with many sisters and brothers. Jill was loved by many and was able to spend her last days with her loved ones.
Jill is survived by her husband, David Benka; and her daughters, Toni Lynn (Shane), Heather, Jackie (Scott), Patricia, Aggie (Geoff); and son Robert; seven grandchildren, Dylan, Seth, Jaqlyn, Caeleigh, Cristian, Kyra, Claire, and Hunter; her sisters, Bobbi (James) Rhines, Jan (Felix) Guerra, Christina Gross; her brothers, Marty Billy, and Terry (Martie) Gross; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents; and her brothers, Jack Gross, and Jay and Kent Dosemagen.
Jill requested to be cremated. Her ashes will be scattered in the mountains of Montana where she enjoyed visits with her dear sister, Bobbi. An open house reception at Jill and David's home will take place Saturday, Feb. 6, from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. for all dear family and friends to pay their respects. The family would especially like to thank Agnesian Health Care Hospice of Green Lake for their excellent work and loving care.
Published in the Kenosha News on Feb. 4, 2016
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