Search above to list available cemeteries. Play the WILL FM classical and news livestream, Play the Illinois Radio Reader livestream. Its very hard, even if you know better, to not feel like there is something wrong with you if you are ill. Overcoming that helps to challenge stigmas and helps other people to partly get over that self blame or self pity and seek help and get social support, which is so important. For those watching, she said, its an opportunity to see positive role models facing adversity, which provides people with positive behavior to mimic. Champaign TV news anchor Dave Benton has passed away, after battling brain cancer for about 18 months. You want to go out and do go things, I know its important to be involved in the community, and I wanted to do that and to do it effectively, but it never led to me thinking, gee, I should get an award, or there should be an award in my name. Benton has won a number of awards that include being voted "Most Beloved TV Personality" in 1999, a NBNA first place documentary award in 2003, and a NBNA Eric Sevareid Award of Merit for general reporting. Tweet. Try again later. It has helped them to be more positive and to look forward and be grateful for the good things we have at this moment.. "I've been fortunate not to have a . Benton in December told viewers he had been told he had four to six months to live but planned to work as long as possible. His fate is ours, sped up, wrote Jeffrey Zaslow, a Wall Street Journal columnist who covered the lecture and, in turn, brought it wider awareness. When Illinois news anchor Dave Benton made a major on-air announcement recently, it was reportage at its most personal: Benton, 51, revealed that his doctors had told him that he has just. English Add to your scrapbook. BROUGHT TO YOU BY Sunset Funeral Home David P. Benton Champaign, Illinois September 19, 1962 - May 26, 2015 Share Obituary: Tribute Wall Obituary & Events Share a memory Send Flowers Share a memory of David P. Benton. Expand. Dave was quoted as saying, I love to be with my wife and kids. Learn more about merges. Miller said hundreds of viewers sent Facebook comments mourning Benton to WCIA on Tuesday. Champaign TV news anchor Dave Benton has passed away, after battling brain cancer for about 18 months. He was 52. Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday May 28, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center Champaign Urbana Chapel 710 N. Neil St in Champaign. He left the air in April after more than nine years at As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. . Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. CHAMPAIGN Former TV news anchor Dave Benton died Tuesday morning after battling a brain tumor for more than a year. Low 31F. Dave continued the long tradition WCIA3 had for covering the news, and he became such a vital part of the community. Teresa and Dave's two children are 23-year-old Lauren a . Benton is survived by his wife, Terri, and two adult children, daughter Lauren and son Matthew. Benton announced his terminal prognosis in September 2014, telling viewers he'd work as long as he could. Failed to report flower. 0. Dave Benton revealed live on air he had six months to live (YouTube) An American news anchor working for the WCIA Channel 3 news in Illinois told viewers on the show on Thursday that he. All Rights Reserved. Bentonwas 52. But hes chosen to remain at work as long as possible, and live life as normal as possible. is survived by a wife and two adult children. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. in December told viewers he had been told he had four to six months to live but planned to work as long as possible. Officiating will be Father David Sajdak . But cancer returned earlier this year, and heannounced during a broadcast with co-anchor Jennifer Roscoe that he may have just months to live. Most recently, his commitment to Crime Stoppers led them to create The Dave Benton Crime Fighter Award to recognize others who are making a difference in Champaign County. willamfm@illinois.edu The way anchors related clearly has changed, she said. We have set your language to 300 N. Goodwin Mainly clear skies. During a newscast on Thursday, Dave Benton told viewers of WCIA-TV in Champaign that doctors recently told him that his brain tumor is too large for surgery or radiation. An Illinois television news anchor who continued to work while he struggled with brain cancer has died. He was the son of Donald and Benton. Dave married Teresa Terri Ware on April 26, 1986 in DeKalb, IL. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. AP CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WLS) -- WCIA news in Champaign, Ill., announced Tuesday that former anchor Dave Benton died at home after a battle with brain cancer. All rights reserved, Benton in December told viewers he had been told he had four to six months to live, Chicago Police Officer Shot and Killed on Southwest Side, Chicago Police Release Details of What Led to Officer's Fatal Shooting in Gage Park, All Eyes On a Strong' System That Could Hit Chicago Area Friday, But Much Uncertainty Remains, Storm System Could Bring Rain, Snow, and Gusty Winds to Chicago Area Friday. I sleep a lot the week of treatment (on Tuesdays or Wednesdays every other week.) Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Both stations share studios on South Neil Street/US 45 in downtown Champaign and also operate a sales office and news bureau on East . You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. 1987 - 1992. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). I may not be around five years from now to check to see who all won the awards, but the reality is, is that I hope that a lot people do, and Im sure they will. Benton was 52. Dave had a very close and special relationship with his niece Meagen Arizpe of Dallas, TX., and his nephew Vincent Arizpe of Valparaiso, IN. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. cemeteries found in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. a model for working as a newsman and for handling terminal illness with grace. I sleep all weekend long, and I kind of bounce back. It is owned by Nexstar Media Group alongside Springfield-licensed MyNetworkTV affiliate WCIX (channel 49). Dave Benton, who worked for WCIA-TV in Champaign, Illinois until just last month, died after a brave battle with brain cancer Tuesday The news anchor leaves behind his wife and two sons. Dave moved to the Chicago suburbs at the age of five, where he lived in Addison, Illinois. He was also a News Director and Anchor at KMOT in Minot, ND. "I've been fortunate not to have a lot of side effects so far," he said. Published May 26, 2015 Updated on May 26, 2015 at 9:21 pm. And that, in a nutshell, may explain the value and unending fascination for all of us when it comes to such painful disclosures by those in the public eye. Bentonin December told viewers he had been told he had four to six months to live but planned to work as long as possible. He is survived by his wife and two children. In regards to Daves career, his message was very simple. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Medium Dish Garden was purchased for the family of David P. Benton. In his recent book, "Worried About Your Kids?", Dave Benton, a well known radio personality, talks about the many ways parents can set themselves up for a disaster. I got a rush of excitement when my first story aired and I thought this is what it must be like." https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/147014392/david-p-benton. Its fitting with the social media environment, as this connectivity has created an expectation of and a demand for authenticity. Help fund the NPR Illinois mission to inform the community by securing business sponsorships. He chose to work through most of his illness, and only announced last month that he was stepping down from his daily duties at WCIA. The News-Gazette 2101 Fox Drive, Champaign, IL 61820 +1 (217)351-5252 Website Champaign Park District 2307 Sangamon Drive, Champaign, IL 61821 +1 (217)398-2550 Website Audibel Hearing Aid Center. Subscribe to our newsletters to get updates about Illinois Public Media's role in giving voice WCIA-TV news director Andy Miller said Dave Benton died Tuesday at . For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Benton says he found out two weeks ago that the tumor which he has said will eventually claim his life has grown despite chemotherapy. 0 cemeteries found in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois, USA. Miller calledBentona model for working as a newsman and for handling terminal illness with grace. Intel agencies: No sign adversaries behind 'Havana syndrome', RFK killer Sirhan Sirhan denied parole by California board, Jonathan Majors flexes his acting muscle, turns heavyweight, Tesla says it will cut costs of next generation cars in half, 'A little scary': Iditarod begins with smallest field ever, Chicago officer critical after shot on city's southwest side. Learn more about managing a memorial . Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. "This is the story I wish I never had to write, I never had to tell you," anchor Jennifer Roscoe said Tuesday at the start of the station's 5 p.m. newscast. Dave was quoted as saying, "I love to be with my wife and kids. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Dave's wish was that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital. It was at an early age that Dave Benton knew he would be a news anchor. "My friend Dave Benton died this morning at the age of 52. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? 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He was also a News Director and Anchor at KMOT in Minot, ND. Dave. to local arts, education, new ideas, and community needs, sent straight to your inbox. He said the latest round of treatment appears to have added a few months. Daves experience included anchoring evening newscasts in Cedar Rapids, IA and Wausau, WI. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.. - Click to learn more.. A local television anchor's long bout with cancer has come to a sad end. He left the air in April after more than nine years at the Champaign television station. CHAMPAIGN Former TV news anchor Dave Benton died Tuesday morning after battling a brain tumor for more than a year. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Benton was 52. He just last month announced he was stepping away from the anchor desk, due to the tumor in his brain continuing to grow despite treatment. If you dont see your post right away, please check back soon. Bentons was easily one of the most intense on-air newscaster revelations in what has become an ongoing series of them, particularly on the national stage. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. "I sleep a lot the week of treatment (on Tuesdays . There are no volunteers for this cemetery. He was preceded in death by his father and his paternal and maternal grandparents. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. 21 Northwestern 62. Features Tuesday, September 30, 2014 - 05:30. All rights reserved. Miller said hundreds of viewers sent Facebook comments mourningBentonto WCIA on Tuesday. In the time he has, he says his goal is to live life to the fullest. Some posts require funeral home approval before being posted. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. 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"And I hope thats really what it leads to. based on information from your browser. Candle of Memories was posted for David P. Benton. A mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday May 29, 2015 at Holy Cross Catholic Church 405 W. Clark St. in Champaign. Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois, USA. Dave Benton passed away the morning of May 26. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph. It's been three months since TV news anchor Dave Benton told viewers that his brain cancer was back, and doctors told him he had months to live. Try again later. WCIA (channel 3) is a television station licensed to Champaign, Illinois, United States, serving as the CBS affiliate for the Central Illinois region. It's not a new car just big thoughts on planet Earth, Look up! You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Benton has won a number of awards that include being voted "Most Beloved TV Personality" in 1999, a NBNA first place documentary award in 2003, and a NBNA Eric Sevareid Award of Merit for general reporting. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Together they have two wonderful children. Were seeing a sort of horizontality.. He stepped down as anchor in April after treatments failed and the brain tumor continued to grow. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Almost yours: 2. Thank you Dave for your service. WCIA-TV 2015: 4/1/15 Dave Benton 30 Years 48,330 views Feb 24, 2018 From the WCIA 3 Champaign, IL News At 10 on 4/1/15, anchor Jennifer Roscoe surprises the late Dave Benton .more. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Benton has had a varied musical career in Northern European countries. What I appreciate is that I see a lot of people getting treatment when Im getting my treatment, and some of them are facing challenges I cant imagine.. Burial will be in St. Marys Cemetery in Champaign. That is exactly what Dave had been doing at WCIA3 for several years, as he came to the station in 2005. WCIA-TV is announcing that longtime main anchor Dave Benton passed away this morning at his Champaign-area home, surrounded by his family. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. The group named The Dave Benton Crime Fighter Award to be given annually in honor of his work. It was at an early age that Dave Benton knew he would be a news anchor. This is a carousel with slides. I know that hes going to take care of the days ahead, and that the goal here is to have the best ones possible., Roscoe praised her coworkers amazing attitude and his ability to deflect his own suffering by his noting that he is not the only one with cancer in their community. Right now, it is about you, she told him. Ive been fortunate not to have a lot of side effects so far, he said. GREAT NEWS! Morning news anchor, WTAX Benton told viewers in September 2014 that his cancer had returned, and he only had months to live. He was 52. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Miller said hundreds of viewers sent Facebook comments mourning. Dave Benton News Anchor Obituary - Death : Dave Benton Has Passed Away - We learnt on March, 12th, 2021, that Dave Benton has died with loved ones left in total devastation. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Try again later. December 25, 2021. Weve updated the security on the site. Benton is announcing on his Facebook page and on TV station WCIA that he is pulling away from anchor duties, due mostly to his ongoing battle with a brain tumor first discovered a year and a half ago. Dave benton news anchor. See who you know in common. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. He chose to work through most of his illness, and only announced last month that he was stepping down from his daily duties at WCIA. I pray for peace and comfort for the loved ones of Dave Benton. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. You have permission to edit this article. Dave Benton Anchor/Reporter Connect With Dave Benton I'm proud to be part of the Eyewitness News Team! This interview was conducted in late 2014. Ive had you sitting next to me for nine years, and Im going to hold on to every single day that I can., Related: Facebook Apologizes for Banning 2-Month-Old Heart Patients Gory Photo. Activities and Societies: Alpha Tau Omega. Benton was 52. WCIA-TV news director Andy Miller saidDaveBentondied Tuesday at home in Champaign. And its a very positive thing, Rutledge told Yahoo Health. WCIA-TV news director Andy . Benton, a native of the Chicago area, first started at Channel 3 in 2005. Mainly clear skies. WCIA posted a statement about his death on their Facebook page, saying: It is with great sadness that we tell you this.Our friend Dave Benton died this morning at his home.He was surrounded by family and went peacefully.Dave battled brain cancer and showed the world how to face death with bravery and grace.We will miss him very much. I thought you might like to see a memorial for David P Dave Benton I found on Findagrave.com. To use this feature, use a newer browser. May 26, 2015 at 5:43 pm. He gave up his anchor desk in April, telling viewers of WCIA-TV that the tumor made it difficult for him to read. 3354 Big Pine Trl Ste C, Champaign, IL 61822, 1807 S Neil St (at Fox Drive), Champaign, IL 61820. He is with the Lord and no longer will suffer and will never suffer again because he's with our Heavenly Father sitting on the throne. I don't want them to watch a newscast and feel like they missed something." He chose to work through most of his illness, and only announced last month that he was stepping down from his daily duties at WCIA. David P. Dave Benton 52, of Champaign, left this life at 11:22 a.m. Tuesday May 26, 2015 at his home with his loving family by his side. I don't want them to watch a newscast and feel like they missed something." Although his children moved away from the area, they remained close and an extremely important part of his life. Lee Thomas, of Fox 2 News in Detroit, has been frank with viewers about his struggle with vitiligo, a pigment disorder. Dave was born on Sept. 19, 1962 in Buffalo, NY. Dave was such a humble newscaster. He then went onto Northern Illinois University where he received his bachelor's degree in Broadcast News and a minor in Political Science. In regards to Daves career, his message was very simple. He left the air in April after more than nine years at the Champaign television station. In a December 2014 interview with Illinois Public Media's Jeff Bossert, Benton admitted surprise, but hoped it would inspire others. Benton has received an outpouring of support since making the announcement, which is understandable the American Cancer Society's annual report estimated that over 500,000 Americans will die . Oops, something didn't work. Officiating will be Father David Sajdak . Champaign TV news anchor Dave Benton has passed away, after battling brain cancer for about 18 months. WCIA posted a statement about his. Dave was born on Sept. 19, 1962 in Buffalo, NY. Why me? Also surviving is a daughter Lauren (Denise Macaluso) Benton of Schaumburg, IL., and a son Matthew Benton of San Angelo, TX. announced during a broadcast with co-anchor Jennifer Roscoe, Tesla has a new master plan. He also anchored and produced the Best Medium Market Public Affairs Program according to the Illinois Broadcasters Association for three years in a row for his Crime Stoppers specials. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. What happened Dave Benton? This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. The News-Gazette mobile app brings you the latest local breaking news, updates, and more. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. View latest articles, news and information about what happened to Dave Benton, American news anchorman (WCIA), that died on Tuesday May 26th 2015at age 52 The longtime newsman died Tuesday, six weeks after leaving the . Now they've finally tied the knot, Soccer's Orlando Pride ditches players' white shorts over period concerns, ALPLM to offer special services for the Deaf community, It'll be a runoff for Chicago's mayoral race and the incumbent is out, NASA made history by knocking an asteroid off course. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. . "I wondered what it would be like to uncover stories about the neighborhoods where we lived and share them, so I decided to become a reporter. He grew up in Addison, a Chicago suburb, and graduated from Northern Illinois University. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Benton, a native of the Chicago area, first started at Channel 3 in 2005. One of Editor & Publishers 10 That Do It Right 2021. Its been three months since TV news anchor Dave Benton told viewers that his brain cancer was back, and doctors told him he had months to live. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. WCIA-TV news director Andy Miller said Dave Benton died Tuesday at home in Champaign. Long after his November 2013 diagnosis, Benton said he chose to continue working, and live life as normal as possible. There are a lot of people that do great things in this community, and they deserve a pat on the back.. A native of the Chicagoland area, Benton grew up watching some of the biggest names in Chicago news. "A mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday May 29, 2015 at Holy Cross Catholic Church 405 W. Clark St. in Champaign. When Illinois news anchor Dave Benton made a major on-air announcement recently, it was reportage at its most personal: Benton, 51, revealed that his doctors had told him that he has just four to six months left to live the latest, most heartbreaking chapter in what has been an ongoing report about his yearlong battle with brain cancer. There is a problem with your email/password. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Miller called Benton a model for working as a newsman and for handling terminal illness with grace. This week we have an emergency podcast episode on the war in Ukraine. Some have even raised the idea that such personal disclosures could be strategic ratings boosters. Make sure that the file is a photo. Dave Benton (2nd from left) with WCIA staff in an evening broadcast lin 2014, along with sports anchor Aaron Bennett (L), anchor Jennifer Roscoe, and meterologist Derick Fabert. So when they presented me with this idea, I literally was quite shocked that was even possible. "He was such a courageous man throughout this whole process, and he's going to be missed every single day.". 2023 www.sj-r.com. Doctors have told me that I may have four to six months to live. He added that hell be trying a new antibody chemotherapy treatment to help slow the tumors growth. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Please try again later. Failed to remove flower. He was at home with family and, in true Dave fashion, left us quietly and peacefully. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of David Benton (147014392)? Dave Benton, CBS Champaign station anchor. Resend Activation Email. 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He was quoted as saying, "My goal as an anchor is to give our viewers a clear and concise, fair and accurate look at our community. A local television anchor's long bout with cancer has come to a sad end. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. During a newscast Thursday, Dave. He went through chemotherapy, and had about six normal months. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. To Dave P. Benton's family: Peace be with you all..so sorry about Dave..kept praying for him to pull through and live..my husband and I watched his newscasts for several years and we enjoyed him being on, reporting the news and other things. This interview was conducted in late 2014. We will sadly miss him an 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. Letter, For assistance accessing public files, contact The fact we think that maybe it will encourage others to be involved is phenomenal," he said. Although his children moved away from the area, they remained close and an extremely important part of his life. Related: Layoff Letter to Woman With Cancer Causes Outcry, Basically my cancer is back and its too big for surgery and radiation, Benton said, his voice shaky in an attempt to contain his emotion. Statehouse reporter, Illinois Radio Network, 5-year sentence for Springfield man for drugs/weapon charges, Non-Discriminatory Advertising Low 31F. They make everything I do worthwhile. A television news anchorman fighting brain cancer in Illinois has told viewers he has only four to six months to live, but he hopes to work as long as he can. Try again. I hope to offer them information they can use every day. "I wondered what it would be like to uncover stories about the neighborhoods where we lived and share them, so I decided to become a reporter. He will also be truly missed. He was a truly remarkable man. 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