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Dave moved to the Chicago suburbs at the age of five, where he lived in Addison, Illinois. That is exactly what Dave had been doing at WCIA3 for several years, as he came to the station in 2005. An Illinois television news anchor who continued to work while he struggled with brain cancer has died. I want viewers to get an accurate look at the day's events and understand what they mean to them. But hes chosen to remain at work as long as possible, and live life as normal as possible. 300 N. Goodwin Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. He was 52. 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. 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. Although his children moved away from the area, they remained close and an extremely important part of his life. Candle of Memories was posted for David P. Benton. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. GREAT NEWS! Year should not be greater than current year. 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. A local television anchors long bout with cancer has come to a sad end. 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. Pick the brain of veteran News-Gazette columnist Tom Kacich and veteran WDWS/WHMS radio personality Kathy Reiser. It's not a new car just big thoughts on planet Earth, Look up! This week we have an emergency podcast episode on the war in Ukraine. He was preceded in death by his father and his paternal and maternal grandparents. ). "I've been fortunate not to have a . In the time he has, he says his goal is to live life to the fullest. 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. View Dave Benton's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. This browser does not support getting your location. 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.. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. One of Editor & Publishers 10 That Do It Right 2021. willamfm@illinois.edu Dave married Teresa Terri Ware on April 26, 1986 in DeKalb, IL. A native of the Chicagoland area, Benton grew up watching some of the biggest names in Chicago news. Benton announced his terminal prognosis in September 2014, telling viewers he'd work as long as he could. Champaign TV news anchor Dave Benton has passed away, after battling brain cancer for about 18 months. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Sorry! An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. 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 . Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of David Benton (147014392)? Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.. Lee Thomas, of Fox 2 News in Detroit, has been frank with viewers about his struggle with vitiligo, a pigment disorder. He left the air in April after more than nine years at the Champaign television station. So, as we've mentioned before, we all have an inside track . It has helped them to be more positive and to look forward and be grateful for the good things we have at this moment.. Benton says he found out two weeks ago that the tumor which he has said will eventually claim his life has grown despite chemotherapy. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. He was also a News Director and Anchor at KMOT in Minot, ND. When Dave wasnt working, he was spending time with his wife of 29 years. He left the air in April after more than nine years at the Champaign television station. 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. I hope to offer them information they can use every day. 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. 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. Candle of Love was posted for David P. Benton. Dave had a very close and special relationship with his niece Meagen Arizpe of Dallas, TX., and his nephew Vincent Arizpe of Valparaiso, IN. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. 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. Oops, we were unable to send the email. She survives. He was preceded in death by his father and his paternal and maternal grandparents. Weve updated the security on the site. Click here to see our subscription options. 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 said the latest round of treatment appears to have added a few months. He was the son of Donald and Benton. Dave Benton, CBS Champaign station anchor. Make sure that the file is a photo. A local television anchor's long bout with cancer has come to a sad end. It is owned by Nexstar Media Group alongside Springfield-licensed MyNetworkTV affiliate WCIX (channel 49). or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. I pray for peace and comfort for the loved ones of Dave Benton. (WCIA-TV) An Illinois television news anchor who continued to work while he struggled with brain cancer has died. Daves wish was that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital. Add to your scrapbook. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. "The station and I know his family also are profoundly sad at the loss of Dave," Cooper said. Miller said hundreds of viewers sent Facebook comments mourning Benton to WCIA on Tuesday. 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. Try again later. 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. Benton told viewers in September 2014 that his cancer had returned, and he only had months to live. By that Thursday or Friday, Im exhausted. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. In the time he has, he says his goal is to live life to the fullest. So when they presented me with this idea, I literally was quite shocked that was even possible. Were all struggling with things, Rutledge noted, and knowing others are as well is both comforting an encouraging.. What happened Dave Benton? Mainly clear skies. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Miller called Benton a model for working as a newsman and for handling terminal illness with grace. 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 May 26, 2015 at 5:43 pm. This interview was conducted in late 2014. Thoughts and prayers for your family.. Share your favorite memory here, or leave a condolence for the family To the Benton family, I watched Dave on the Channel 3 news everyday. Please join Dave's family in sharing memories, photos, and videos on his Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com. 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. Dave Benton, CBS Champaign station anchor. Its fitting with the social media environment, as this connectivity has created an expectation of and a demand for authenticity. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. There is a problem with your email/password. Get introduced. He was at home with family and, in true Dave fashion, left us quietly and peacefully. His involvement earned him the FBI Director's Community Leadership Award in 2011. 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. An Illinois television news anchor who continued to work while he struggled with brain cancer has died. Benton is survived by his wife, Terri, and two adult children, daughter Lauren and son Matthew. 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. Benton was 52. Outside of his work as an anchor, Benton was active in Champaign County Crime Stoppers, hosting programs that helped local law enforcement, and serving on their board. See who you know in common. 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. ", Roscoe said that through his video announcement of his diagnosis, which went viral online, Benton "taught people around the world that death is not always a scary thing, that you can face it with courage, accept it with grace.". WCIA-TV is announcing that longtime main anchor Dave Benton passed away this morning at his Champaign-area home, surrounded by his family. In the time he has, he says his goal is to live life to the fullest. Woman with tuberculosis to be arrested unless she gets treatment, Former Morgan Park HS baseball player killed while away at college, Explosive found in checked luggage at Pa. airport, man in custody. Were seeing a sort of horizontality.. It was at an early age that Dave Benton knew he would be a news anchor. Benton, who has been with Champaigns WCIA-3 news team for almost nine years, completed radiation treatment in February, but a new tumor grew back. 6.7M views 8 years ago Illinois news anchor Dave Benton tells viewers he only has months to live and that he's at peace knowing God will take care of him in the days ahead. He was also a News Director and Anchor at KMOT in Minot, ND. The News-Gazette mobile app brings you the latest local breaking news, updates, and more. WCIA posted a statement about his. Please try again later. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. His strength will always be remembered by many. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). WCIA (channel 3) is a television station licensed to Champaign, Illinois, United States, serving as the CBS affiliate for the Central Illinois region. HIRING! He stepped down as anchor in April after treatments failed and the brain tumor continued to grow. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Thank you Dave for your service. I got a rush of excitement when my first story aired and I thought this is what it must be like." "Legal Education and the End of Empire: Renewing Cosmopolitan Kinship," John Harrington and Ambreena Manji. This interview was conducted in late 2014. And there will be a permanent marker of that hard work. CHAMPAIGN Former TV news anchor Dave Benton died Tuesday morning after battling a brain tumor for more than a year. 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. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? . Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois, USA. English He is survived by his wife and two children. Champaign TV news anchor Dave Benton has passed away, after battling brain cancer for about 18 months. The 51-year-old says. I don't want them to watch a newscast and feel like they missed something." Bentonin December told viewers he had been told he had four to six months to live but planned to work as long as possible. 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. 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. You have permission to edit this article. Bentonis survived by a wife and two adult children. In regards to Daves career, his message was very simple. 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. to local arts, education, new ideas, and community needs, sent straight to your inbox. Dave benton news anchor. And that is related to social media, of course. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? 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. Benton, who'd been at Champaign-based WCIA-TV Channel 3. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Miller said hundreds of viewers sent Facebook comments mourningBentonto WCIA on Tuesday. To use this feature, use a newer browser. I sleep a lot the week of treatment (on Tuesdays or Wednesdays every other week.) pfhelp@cascaderadiogroup.com |, Advisory Public Notice - Non-Discriminatory Ad Contracts. Failed to delete memorial. 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. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. A local television anchor's long bout with cancer has come to a sad end. Teresa Benton also known as Terri attended Durand High School and Byron High School, she then attended Northern Illinois University. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/147014392/david-p-benton. He went through chemotherapy, and had about six normal months. "I sleep a lot the week of treatment (on Tuesdays . He was a truly remarkable man. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WLS) -- WCIA news in Champaign, Ill., announced Tuesday that former anchor Dave Benton died at home after a battle with brain cancer. "And I hope thats really what it leads to. Some have even raised the idea that such personal disclosures could be strategic ratings boosters. I thought you might like to see a memorial for David P Dave Benton I found on Findagrave.com. Benton was 52. It was at an early age that Dave Benton knew he would be a news anchor. I got a rush of excitement when my first story aired and I thought this is what it must be like." Verify and try again. Right now, it is about you, she told him. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Miller said hundreds of viewers sent Facebook comments mourning. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. He grew up in Addison, a Chicago suburb, and graduated from Northern Illinois University. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. 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