Christopher John Benson

Christopher “Chris” John Benson, 56, of Grant Park passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 14, 2022, surrounded by his loving family following a long illness. Chris was born on November 7, 1965, the son of Kenneth and Kathy Benson in Morris, Illinois. Chris married his best friend Melissa Benson (Schroeder) on September 12, 1992. They were blessed with 5 children, Christian Claude, Chad Michael, Caleb Mathew, Micaelyn Renee, and Caiden Alexander. He was an accomplished carpenter working at Ford Motor Company stamping plant for 30 years. He was a proud member of the emergency response team at Ford and a former volunteer fireman. Chris loved watching the Chicago White Sox, the Bears, and the Bulls. More than watching professional sports, Chris loved watching his children on the basketball court, the baseball diamond, the volleyball court, and the soccer field. He spent years coaching them in baseball. Chris also enjoyed fishing, attending concerts, and traveling to countless professional baseball fields. He is survived by his wife, Missy, their 5 children, his mother, and a brother. He was preceded in death by his father, his father in-law, Allen Schroeder, and a brother in-law. Chris faced and fought his disease with courage and strength. He will be remembered, loved, and missed by his family and friends. Visitation will be at Hack-Jensen Funeral Home, 753 Hodges Street, Beecher, Illinois, on Sunday June 19, 2022, from 2 pm to 4 pm, followed by a Funeral service at 4 pm.