That is exactly what Dave had been doing at WCIA3 for several years, as he came to the station in 2005. Dave's wish was that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital. Its fitting with the social media environment, as this connectivity has created an expectation of and a demand for authenticity. Candle of Peace was posted for David P. Benton. Benton grew up in Addison, a suburb of Chicago, and graduated from Northern Illinois University. Other survivors include 3 brothers, Mark (Bobbi) Benton of Itasca, IL., Brian (Karen) Benton of Pittsburgh, PA., and Drew (Karen) Benton of Phoenix, AZ., A sister Elizabeth (the late Gerald) Arizpe of Valparaiso, IN. Benton told viewers in September 2014 that his cancer had returned, and he only had months to live. Please join Dave's family in sharing memories, photos, and videos on his Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com. Prayers and blessings for his family, his WCIA family, and friends. Try again later. May 26, 2015 By From The Editors. Try again later. Contact Dave directly. He was the son of Donald and Anna Ricci Benton. 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.When Dave wasnt working, he was spending time with his wife of 29 years. Daves wish was that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital. 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. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Dave Benton Anchor/Reporter at WSAZ TV Wayne County, West Virginia, United States. 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. He always said the station's heritage was hard to ignore. Dave Benton, CBS Champaign station anchor. This is a carousel with slides. Benton first announced he had a brain tumor in November 2013. I want viewers to get an accurate look at the day's events and understand what they mean to them. Champaign TV news anchor Dave Benton has passed away, after battling brain cancer for about 18 months. Miller said hundreds of viewers sent Facebook comments mourning. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. "Legal Education and the End of Empire: Renewing Cosmopolitan Kinship," John Harrington and Ambreena Manji. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. "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. Dave always said the thing that he enjoyed most about his career is that he got a front row seat to events that shape lives, and he was able to meet fascinating people every day. 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. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Champaign TV news anchor Dave Benton has passed away, after battling brain cancer for about 18 months. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Champaign County Crime Stoppers recently announced it would annually give out the Dave Benton Crime Fighter Award for a citizen who exemplifies the crime-fighting spirit. I sleep a lot the week of treatment (on Tuesdays or Wednesdays every other week.) This interview was conducted in late 2014. 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. 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. It takes a lot of courage to make a painful, private thing public. Bentonis survived by a wife and two adult children. WCIA . He was preceded in death by his father and his paternal and maternal grandparents. Ideology of Popular Justice in Sri Lanka: A Socio-Legal Inquiry, Neelan Thiruchelvam. Mourners are remembering the legacy of WCIA-TV news anchor Dave Benton after his funeral on Friday. I sleep all weekend long, and I kind of bounce back. 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. Benton said his decision to go public with the illness, and update viewers on his health, helped others deal with similar situations. Officiating will be Father David Sajdak . Were all struggling with things, Rutledge noted, and knowing others are as well is both comforting an encouraging.. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.. Get introduced. It was at an early age that Dave Benton knew he would be a news anchor. Dave married Teresa Terri Ware on April 26, 1986 in DeKalb, IL. In recent years, weve heard Robin Roberts disclosure that she had a rare bone-marrow disorder (which came after sharing news of her breast cancer and before she came out as a lesbian), Amy Robachs revelation (after submitting to an on-air mammogram weeks earlier) that she would be undergoing a double mastectomy, Julie Chens big reveal that shed had plastic surgery to reduce the Chinese look of her eyes, and Dan Harriss discussion of his former drug use and panic attacks. A native of the Chicagoland area, Benton grew up watching some of the biggest names in Chicago news. He grew up in Addison, a Chicago suburb, and graduated from Northern Illinois University. UPDATE: Tornado watch issued until 3 p.m. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. The News-Gazette mobile app brings you the latest local breaking news, updates, and more. I don't want them to watch a newscast and feel like they missed something." Benton is survived by his wife, Terri, and two adult children, daughter Lauren and son Matthew. (WCIA-TV) An Illinois television news anchor who continued to work while he struggled with brain cancer has died. 21 Northwestern 62. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? He was preceded in death by his father and his paternal and maternal grandparents. 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.. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Long after his November 2013 diagnosis, Benton said he chose to continue working, and live life as normal as possible. And that is related to social media, of course. (WCIA-TV). Add to your scrapbook. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Having been in television now, it will be 30 years in April, I guess I never thought there could be an award named in my honor, he said. If you dont see your post right away, please check back soon. Daves experience included anchoring evening newscasts in Cedar Rapids, IA and Wausau, WI. Urbana, IL 61801, 217-333-7300 Benton, a native of the Chicago area, first started at Channel 3 in 2005. Learn more about managing a memorial . I got a rush of excitement when my first story aired and I thought this is what it must be like." 25 followers 25 . Weve got some serious stuff to discuss, and we are an open book, and we wanted to let you guys in on something that weve known for a while, Bentons co-anchor Jennifer Roscoe told viewers at the end of their nightly newscast on Thursday. Champaign TV news anchor Dave Benton has passed away, after battling brain cancer for about 18 months. WCIA-TV is announcing that longtime main anchor Dave Benton passed away this morning at his Champaign-area home, surrounded by his family. 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. WCIA-TV news director Andy Miller saidDaveBentondied Tuesday at home in Champaign. Learn more about merges. 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Benton has had a varied musical career in Northern European countries. to local arts, education, new ideas, and community needs, sent straight to your inbox. "I've been fortunate not to have a lot of side effects so far," he said. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Although his children moved away from the area, they remained close and an extremely important part of his life. We will sadly miss him an 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. Send flowers. All rights reserved. Benton, a native of the Chicago area, first started at Channel 3 in 2005. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. I want viewers to get an accurate look at the day's events and understand what they mean to them. Candle of Memories was posted for David P. Benton. He grew up in Addison, a Chicago suburb, and graduated from Northern Illinois University. But they could also actually be healthy for the news anchors as well as for the audience members glued to their screens, according to Pamela Rutledge, director of the nonprofit Media Psychology Research Center. By. Dave Benton passed away the morning of May 26. Dave Benton, CBS Champaign station anchor. WCIA posted a statement about his. He was 52. Please reset your password. He left the air in April after more than nine years at the Champaign television station. His involvement earned him the FBI Director's Community Leadership Award in 2011. Weve updated the security on the site. Burial will be in St. Marys Cemetery in Champaign. in December told viewers he had been told he had four to six months to live but planned to work as long as possible. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. Burial will be in St. Marys Cemetery in Champaign. Benton announced his terminal prognosis in September 2014, telling viewers he'd work as long as he could. 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"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. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. 120. WCIA-TV news director Andy Miller said Dave Benton died Tuesday at home in Champaign. In the time he has, he says his goal is to live life to the fullest. "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. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. He was also a News Director and Anchor at KMOT in Minot, ND. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. There was an error deleting this problem. English https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/147014392/david-p-benton. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) An Illinois television news anchor who continued to work while he struggled with brain cancer has died. His involvement earned him the FBI Director's Community Leadership Award in 2011. When Dave wasnt working, he was spending time with his wife of 29 years. Low 31F. He was the son of Donald and Benton. 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. WCIA-TV news director Andy . R.I.P. The fact we think that maybe it will encourage others to be involved is phenomenal," he said. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Benton, who'd been at Champaign-based WCIA-TV Channel 3 since 2005, died at about 10:35 a.m. at his Champaign home with his family at his side. The group named The Dave Benton Crime Fighter Award to be given annually in honor of his work. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. 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. Teresa and Dave's two children are 23-year-old Lauren a . That is exactly what Dave had been doing at WCIA3 for several years, as he came to the station in 2005. Try again later. Dave continued the long tradition WCIA3 had for covering the news, and he became such a vital part of the community. I hope to offer them information they can use every day. Dave was born on Sept. 19, 1962 in Buffalo, NY. 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. This undated photo provided by WCIA-TV in Champaign, Ill., shows news anchorman Dave Benton. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. Dave was such a humble newscaster. She survives. Venus and Jupiter are going in for a nighttime kiss, Central Illinois musicians encouraged to enter Tiny Desk Contest by March 13, 2023, Pritzker announces $60 million park grants, declines to endorse Chicago mayor candidate, He proposed 60 years ago, then broke her heart. a model for working as a newsman and for handling terminal illness with grace. Benton is survived by a wife and two adult children. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Benton was 52. This interview was conducted in late 2014. 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. 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. It was at an early age that Dave Benton knew he would be a news anchor. Published May 26, 2015 Updated on May 26, 2015 at 9:21 pm. WCIA-TV/Nexstar Broadcasting. A native of the Chicagoland area, Benton grew up watching some of the biggest names in Chicago news. 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. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Both stations share studios on South Neil Street/US 45 in downtown Champaign and also operate a sales office and news bureau on East . Champaign- 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. Teresa Benton also known as Terri attended Durand High School and Byron High School, she then attended Northern Illinois University. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). He was also a News Director and Anchor at KMOT in Minot, ND. WCIA news anchor Dave Benton's fight against brain cancer was as public as it was courageous, and he no doubt helped innumerable cancer survivors while continuing his work in the most public of settings. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. 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. WCIA-TV is announcing that longtime main anchor Dave Benton passed away this morning at his Champaign-area home, surrounded by his family. WCIA-TV news director Andy Miller said Dave Benton died Tuesday at . Statehouse reporter, Illinois Radio Network, 5-year sentence for Springfield man for drugs/weapon charges, Non-Discriminatory Advertising Oops, something didn't work. 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. On local Tennessee station WMC-TV last year, meanwhile, anchor Pam McKelvy whipped off her wig at the end of a segment about her battle with breast cancer, revealing her post-chemo natural hair, which was slowly growing back. Bentonin December told viewers he had been told he had four to six months to live but planned to work as long as possible. Pending Posts Some posts require funeral home approval before being posted. It's not a new car just big thoughts on planet Earth, Look up! Right now, it is about you, she told him. Almost yours: 2. Some have even raised the idea that such personal disclosures could be strategic ratings boosters. 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. What happened Dave Benton? This browser does not support getting your location. I pray for peace and comfort for the loved ones of Dave Benton. "He was such a courageous man throughout this whole process, and he's going to be missed every single day.". Mainly clear skies. An Illinois television news anchor who continued to work while he struggled with brain cancer has died. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Benton uses a number of examples to help parents to learn to be kinder to their children. The News Minute | September 14, 2014 | 01:00 am IST Dave Benton, an news anchor with a television channel in the US, is suffering from brain cancer . It was at an early age that Dave Benton knew he would be a news anchor. Pick the brain of veteran News-Gazette columnist Tom Kacich and veteran WDWS/WHMS radio personality Kathy Reiser. 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. During a newscast Thursday, Dave. 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PublishedDecember 17, 2014 at 10:28 AM CST, NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | 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. He was truly loved by all. 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. Benton was 52. He then went onto Northern Illinois University where he received his bachelor's degree in Broadcast News and a minor in Political Science. . You can always change this later in your Account settings. December 25, 2021. GREAT NEWS! 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. 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. Year should not be greater than current year. Coby Cooper, general manager and vice president at WCIA, said Tuesday afternoon that he'd not yet received notification from the family about a memorial service. Bentonwas 52. 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. Search above to list available cemeteries. A native of the Chicagoland area, Benton grew up watching some of the biggest names in Chicago news. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. 2023 www.sj-r.com. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 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. He left the air in April after more than nine years at Benton said hes getting lots of support from the community, and served as an inspiration from others who are ill. Ive (heard from) some people that its helped them tell their side, and the situation that theyre facing, he said. Miller calledBentona model for working as a newsman and for handling terminal illness with grace. Remembering WCIA anchor Dave Benton. One of Editor & Publishers 10 That Do It Right 2021. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. 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. Why me? Please enter your email and password to sign in. An Illinois television news anchor who continued to work while he struggled with brain cancer has died. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Scott Beatty was there. In regards to Daves career, his message was very simple. And there will be a permanent marker of that hard work. Dave Benton Anchor/Reporter Connect With Dave Benton I'm proud to be part of the Eyewitness News Team! 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. For the news anchors making the disclosures, she added, the ensuing response can bring much-needed comfort and support which may be particularly helpful right now for Benton, whose slew of supporters praised him on his Facebook page for being courageous, a wonderful testimony to our Lord, and truly inspirational. Rutledge expressed amazement at his composure during his on-air announcement, saying, Hes up against a very difficult challenge, as he was essentially given a death sentence. She compared his situation and possibly impact to that of the late Carnegie Mellon University professor Randy Pausch, who gave a heartbreakingly honest Last Lecture before dying of pancreatic cancer in 2008, making him a viral hero on YouTube as well as a best-selling author. And in LaCrosse, Wis., anchor Jennifer Livingston opened up in 2012 about her lifelong struggle with weight after being prompted by a fat-shaming letter from a viewer. An Illinois television news anchor who continued to work while he struggled with brain cancer has died. Candle of Love was posted for David P. Benton. This account has been disabled. Verify and try again. 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. Some posts require funeral home approval before being posted. Dave was born on Sept. 19, 1962 in Buffalo, NY. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. WCIA (channel 3) is a television station licensed to Champaign, Illinois, United States, serving as the CBS affiliate for the Central Illinois region. In the time he has, he says his goal is to live life to the fullest. 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. Officiating will be Father David Sajdak . 1987 - 1992. You have permission to edit this article. Dave moved to the Chicago suburbs at the age of five, where he lived in Addison, Illinois. Crime Stoppers will now pay a $5,000 cash reward for tips that lead to an arrest in a homicide case, and $2,500 for tips leading to an arrest in a felony crime involving a firearm. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Benton, a native of the Chicago area, first started at Channel 3 in 2005. "And I hope thats really what it leads to. 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