May 26, 2015 at 5:43 pm. Dave's wish was that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital. Mourners are remembering the legacy of WCIA-TV news anchor Dave Benton after his funeral on Friday. WCIA-TV/Nexstar Broadcasting. 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. 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. 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. Miller calledBentona model for working as a newsman and for handling terminal illness with grace. Long after his November 2013 diagnosis, Benton said he chose to continue working, and live life as normal as possible. 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. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Dave married Teresa Terri Ware on April 26, 1986 in DeKalb, IL. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Both stations share studios on South Neil Street/US 45 in downtown Champaign and also operate a sales office and news bureau on East . 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 . "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. WCIA-TV news director Andy . He was the son of Donald and Benton. It was at an early age that Dave Benton knew he would be a news anchor. Read the News-Gazette on your mobile device just as it appears in print. He grew up in Addison, a Chicago suburb, and graduated from Northern Illinois University. He stepped down as anchor in April after treatments failed and the brain tumor continued to grow. Benton was 52. "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. Champaign TV news anchor Dave Benton has passed away, after battling brain cancer for about 18 months. Failed to delete memorial. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WLS) -- WCIA news in Champaign, Ill., announced Tuesday that former anchor Dave Benton died at home after a battle with brain cancer. WCIA-TV news director Andy Miller said Dave Benton died Tuesday at . I got a rush of excitement when my first story aired and I thought this is what it must be like." Low 31F. Champaign TV news anchor Dave Benton has passed away, after battling brain cancer for about 18 months. The fact we think that maybe it will encourage others to be involved is phenomenal," he said. PublishedDecember 17, 2014 at 10:28 AM CST, NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | So when they presented me with this idea, I literally was quite shocked that was even possible. Teresa Benton also known as Terri attended Durand High School and Byron High School, she then attended Northern Illinois University. Burial will be in St. Marys Cemetery in Champaign. Learn more about managing a memorial . R.I.P. Some have even raised the idea that such personal disclosures could be strategic ratings boosters. Officiating will be Father David Sajdak . "And I hope thats really what it leads to. Verify and try again. Benton is survived by his wife, Terri, and two adult children, daughter Lauren and son Matthew. Benton, who'd been at Champaign-based WCIA-TV Channel 3. He was truly loved by all. Pick the brain of veteran News-Gazette columnist Tom Kacich and veteran WDWS/WHMS radio personality Kathy Reiser. Daves experience included anchoring evening newscasts in Cedar Rapids, IA and Wausau, WI. Activities and Societies: Alpha Tau Omega. When Dave wasnt working, he was spending time with his wife of 29 years. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. 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. 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. 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. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Dave. 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. Get introduced. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. WCIA . Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of David Benton (147014392)? https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/147014392/david-p-benton. He left the air in April after more than nine years at the Champaign television station. 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 was 52. In a December 2014 interview with Illinois Public Media's Jeff Bossert, Benton admitted surprise, but hoped it would inspire others. 3354 Big Pine Trl Ste C, Champaign, IL 61822, 1807 S Neil St (at Fox Drive), Champaign, IL 61820. December 25, 2021. The News-Gazette mobile app brings you the latest local breaking news, updates, and more. Almost yours: 2. a model for working as a newsman and for handling terminal illness with grace. Teresa and Dave's two children are 23-year-old Lauren a . Miller said hundreds of viewers sent Facebook comments mourning Benton to WCIA on Tuesday. This interview was conducted in late 2014. He then went onto Northern Illinois University where he received his bachelor's degree in Broadcast News and a minor in Political Science. This is a carousel with slides. Drag images here or select from your computer for David P Dave Benton memorial. 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. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Benton said his decision to go public with the illness, and update viewers on his health, helped others deal with similar situations. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Play the WILL FM classical and news livestream, Play the Illinois Radio Reader livestream. Try again later. This account has been disabled. There is a problem with your email/password. This week we have an emergency podcast episode on the war in Ukraine. 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. He never wanted it to be about him, only about those around him a professional to the very end. Statehouse reporter, Illinois Radio Network, 5-year sentence for Springfield man for drugs/weapon charges, Non-Discriminatory Advertising Mainly clear skies. Champaign TV news anchor Dave Benton has passed away, after battling brain cancer for about 18 months. Benton has been a board member with Crime Stoppers, and hosted a series of special programs on WCIA aimed at solving crimes. 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 group named The Dave Benton Crime Fighter Award to be given annually in honor of his work. 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Include gps location with grave photos where possible. is survived by a wife and two adult children. in December told viewers he had been told he had four to six months to live but planned to work as long as possible. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Bentonis survived by a wife and two adult children. 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. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. 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. WCIA posted a statement about his. ). 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. Dave Benton Anchor/Reporter at WSAZ TV Wayne County, West Virginia, United States. But hes chosen to remain at work as long as possible, and live life as normal as possible. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) An Illinois television news anchor who continued to work while he struggled with brain cancer has died. An Illinois television news anchor who continued to work while he struggled with brain cancer has died. Resend Activation Email. "He was such a courageous man throughout this whole process, and he's going to be missed every single day.". He is survived by his wife and two children. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Dave had a very close and special relationship with his niece Meagen Arizpe of Dallas, TX., and his nephew Vincent Arizpe of Valparaiso, IN. 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. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. 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. An Illinois television news anchor who continued to work while he struggled with brain cancer has died. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. All rights reserved. His involvement earned him the FBI Director's Community Leadership Award in 2011. GREAT NEWS! Year should not be greater than current year. WCIA-TV news director Andy Miller said Dave Benton died Tuesday at home in Champaign. Remembering WCIA anchor Dave Benton. He always said the station's heritage was hard to ignore. Now, it's publishing the data, Author Kate Zernike dissects the years-long fight for gender equality at MIT, Correction: Rosalind Franklin's crucial contribution to the discovery of DNA's structure, A pioneering gender-affirming health institute opened in 1919 in Berlin, A powerful symbol in Iran's recent protests, the hijab has long been contentious, Nigeria has a new president-elect, but his opponents reject the results. Send flowers. Candle of Peace was posted for David P. Benton. Dave Benton passed away the morning of May 26. There was an error deleting this problem. "The station and I know his family also are profoundly sad at the loss of Dave," Cooper said. 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. Subscribe to our newsletters to get updates about Illinois Public Media's role in giving voice The trend of self-revelation is not exactly brand new, noted Regina Tuma, a media psychology professor with the Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara, Calif.. There is actual a long history of sharing that predates social media, she told Yahoo Health, referring to early talk shows, including Oprah when it first burst onto the scene in the 1980s, as well as moments such as when Katie Couric submitted to an on-air colonoscopy in 2000. 21 Northwestern 62. 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. Please reset your password. Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois, USA. "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. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. A native of the Chicagoland area, Benton grew up watching some of the biggest names in Chicago news. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Watched Dave on the KGAN news and worked with Terri at the bank in Marion. Contact Dave directly. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. And its a very positive thing, Rutledge told Yahoo Health. Benton, a native of the Chicago area, first started at Channel 3 in 2005. That is exactly what Dave had been doing at WCIA3 for several years, as he came to the station in 2005. Weve updated the security on the site. 25 followers 25 . Dave Benton's wife is Teresa Benton, 51, born Teresa Margaret Ware and with to whom he got married to in 1986. Search above to list available cemeteries. This interview was conducted in late 2014. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Benton announced his terminal prognosis in September 2014, telling viewers he'd work as long as he could. 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. Failed to remove flower. 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. . Prayers and blessings for his family, his WCIA family, and friends. 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. Farmers may find equipment repair too daunting even after deal with John Deere, Bob's buzzer beaters | Not half bad, Illini, Editorial | White Castle ruling leaves bad taste in business community's mouth, Bob's buzzer beaters | Disappointing to say the least, A salute to the Champaign native who 'puts the 'heart in heartland', Season ticket changes aimed at bigger Memorial Stadium crowds, Roselle man in custody in 2021 shooting of North Prospect Avenue motorist, Instant reaction | Illinois 66, No. He was also a News Director and Anchor at KMOT in Minot, ND. 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. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. 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. Dave Benton, CBS Champaign station anchor. 1987 - 1992. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. It was at an early age that Dave Benton knew he would be a news anchor. Bentonwas 52. ", 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.". But cancer returned earlier this year, and heannounced during a broadcast with co-anchor Jennifer Roscoe that he may have just months to live. Failed to report flower. 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. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. You can catch me anchoring Eyewitness News with Gina Marini at 5 & 6 p.m. and 10 &. 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. Learn more about merges. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Benton, a native of the Chicago area, first started at Channel 3 in 2005. Sorry! Although his children moved away from the area, they remained close and an extremely important part of his life. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Dave was quoted as saying, "I love to be with my wife and kids. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. An Illinois television news anchor who continued to work while he struggled with brain cancer has died. Also surviving is a daughter Lauren (Denise Macaluso) Benton of Schaumburg, IL., and a son Matthew Benton of San Angelo, TX. pfhelp@cascaderadiogroup.com |, Advisory Public Notice - Non-Discriminatory Ad Contracts. See who you know in common. I sleep all weekend long, and I kind of bounce back. 120. Dave was born on Sept. 19, 1962 in Buffalo, NY. A local television anchors long bout with cancer has come to a sad end. Expand. Burial will be in St. Marys Cemetery in Champaign. Miller called Benton a model for working as a newsman and for handling terminal illness with grace. As you know, he said, Im a born-again Christian, I believe that Im in Gods hands, Im at peace. 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. This undated photo provided by WCIA-TV in Champaign, Ill., shows news anchorman Dave Benton. Urbana, IL 61801, 217-333-7300 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. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Please try again later. And there will be a permanent marker of that hard work. 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. Dave Benton, CBS Champaign station anchor. A native of the Chicagoland area, Benton grew up watching some of the biggest names in Chicago news. If you dont see your post right away, please check back soon. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. willamfm@illinois.edu Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? - Click to learn more.. Daves wish was that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital. Dave Benton Anchor/Reporter Connect With Dave Benton I'm proud to be part of the Eyewitness News Team! Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. I want viewers to get an accurate look at the day's events and understand what they mean to them. Benton was 52. 0. Benton uses a number of examples to help parents to learn to be kinder to their children. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. All Rights Reserved. A native of the Chicagoland area, Benton grew up watching some of the biggest names in Chicago news. It was at an early age that Dave Benton knew he would be a news anchor. Its fitting with the social media environment, as this connectivity has created an expectation of and a demand for authenticity. Dave was born on Sept. 19, 1962 in Buffalo, NY. By. Dave continued the long tradition WCIA3 had for covering the news, and he became such a vital part of the community. (WCIA-TV) An Illinois television news anchor who continued to work while he struggled with brain cancer has died. 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. Although his children moved away from the area, they remained close and an extremely important part of his life. It is owned by Nexstar Media Group alongside Springfield-licensed MyNetworkTV affiliate WCIX (channel 49). Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Benton has had a varied musical career in Northern European countries. 2023 www.sj-r.com. Benton, a native of the Chicago area, first started at Channel 3 in 2005. 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. 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. Please join Dave's family in sharing memories, photos, and videos on his Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com. 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. Officiating will be Father David Sajdak . 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. He was at home with family and, in true Dave fashion, left us quietly and peacefully. 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