Theresa Marie Benner's Obituary
Theresa Marie Benner, 95, of Decatur, passed away Monday, April 4, 2016, at McKinley Court Rehabilitation Center, surrounded by her family.
Theresa was born January 31, 1921, in Decatur, to Frank and Elizabeth (Cservenyak) Seman. She married Lyle H. Benner on September 20, 1938. He passed away October 26, 2000.
She is survived by her six children, Anthony William (Shirley) Benner of Decatur, Ronald Patrick Benner of Antioch, CA, John Frank (Lorna) Benner of Chiloquin, OR, Rita Marie (Carl) Faith of Latham, Elizabeth Ann Melhorn of Decatur and Shirley Catherine (Rey) Tapia of Decatur; 16 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lyle; her daughter, Janice Dietrick and son-in-law, David; son-in-law, Jim Melhorn; 3 grandchildren, Baby Boy Benner, Rey Tapia III and Rebecca Ann Benner; 6 sisters and 4 brothers.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Friday, April 8, 2016, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church with Fr. Rick Weltin, officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday, April 8, 2016, at the church before the service. Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Friday, April 8, in Findlay Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church.
The family would like to thank all the certified nursing assistants that took care of their mother and also her nurses, Teresa, Teana, Dora and Kivia.
The family of Theresa Marie Benner has entrusted the care of their loved one to Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. View the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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