Escanaba, MI
John C. Benson, age 67, of Escanaba passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2015 at his home following a lengthy illness.
John was born August 22, 1948 in Escanaba, the son of Floyd and Carmen (Duncan) Benson. He is a 1983 graduate of the Escanaba High School and worked for Sav-Mor IGA Foods for many years. He was united in marriage to Gerilynn Michaels on August 25, 2012. John loved spending time with family and friends, playing the guitar and singing, hunting and fishing and was an avid Green Bay Packer fan.
John is survived by his wife, Gerilynn; his son, Jacob (Jessica) Peterson of Windlake, WI; three daughters, Jamie Lynn (Dale) Benson of Escanaba, Tracy (Jim) Gendron of Escanaba and Tonya (Robert) Munroe of Rock; grandchildren, Kayla Mogren, Brett (Victoria) Benson, Gage Hoerning, Skylynn Doss, Teresa Doss, Jordan Benson, Dayle Doss, Julianna Peterson, Jadalynn Peterson, Brianna Boursaw, Nevaeh Hanford, Caleb Dye, Teairra Hardern, Laila Skenandore, Zionnah Boursaw and Zabel Boursaw; great grandson, Emmit Benson; brothers, Roger (Wanda) Benson of Shawano, WI, Floyd (Barb) Benson of Escanaba and Harold (Robin) Benson of Racine, WI; sisters, Carol Moras of Racine, WI, Kathy (Dick) Coulliard of Racine, WI and Barbara Benson of Escanaba; his friend, Mike Fournier; his friend and sister-in-law, Tina Michaels and numerous nieces and nephews.
John was preceded in death by his son, John J. Benson, his daughter, Sheila Mogren, his parents, two brothers, David and William and his sister, Mary Jane Benson.
Private funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family.
The Benson family is being assisted by the Skradski Family Funeral Home in Escanaba.