Arthur Benner

Arthur’s life began on October 15, 1948 in Chicago, IL, the son of Robert and Phyllis (Hansen) Benner. He was united in marriage to the former Elizabeth Stoppa on December 8, 1991 in Chicago. Arthur was a union sprinkler head fitter working out of Union Local 281. He loved to work on projects in his garage and tending to his garden pond at his home in Sister Lakes. His loving family includes his wife Elizabeth Benner of Sister Lakes, his father Robert Benner of Hometown, IL, children Michael (Tonya) Benner of Phoenix, AZ, John Benner of Hometown, IL, James Benner of Phoenix, AZ, Cynthia (Keith) Slansky of Hometown, IL, Michael (Kathryn) Grosiak of Houston, TX, grandchildren Thomas Benner, Dennis Benner, Miranda Benner, Scott Peterson, Tiffany Peterson, Kyle Slansky, Holly Slansky, Emily Uselton, Madeline Uselton, Grace Grosiak, Skylar Grosiak, sisters Sharon (Gary) Knippel of Bloomingdale, IL, Shirley Labak and Diane Narancich, both of Orland, IL and several nieces and nephews. Arthur passed away at his home on Monday November 14, 2011. He is preceded in death by his mother. His family will gather with friends on Friday from 2-6 p.m. EST at Yazel & Clark Chapel (405 Center St. Dowagiac, MI) to share memories. Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to the American Cancer Society or Lakeland Hospice. Please sign his guestbook and leave a memory of Arthur at www.yazel-clark.com.