Please reset your password. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Features Tuesday, September 30, 2014 - 05:30. Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois, USA. Dave Benton, CBS Champaign station anchor. Drag images here or select from your computer for David P Dave Benton memorial. (WCIA-TV). This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Doctors have told me that I may have four to six months to live. He added that hell be trying a new antibody chemotherapy treatment to help slow the tumors growth. 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. 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. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.. His involvement earned him the FBI Director's Community Leadership Award in 2011. It was at an early age that Dave Benton knew he would be a news anchor. GREAT NEWS! He was preceded in death by his father and his paternal and maternal grandparents. 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. Low 31F. I may not be around five years from now to check to see who all won the awards, but the reality is, is that I hope that a lot people do, and Im sure they will. Contact Dave directly. A native of the Chicagoland area, Benton grew up watching some of the biggest names in Chicago news. Benton, who'd been at Champaign-based WCIA-TV Channel 3. 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 . They make everything I do worthwhile. Daves wish was that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. But hes chosen to remain at work as long as possible, and live life as normal as possible. This is a carousel with slides. Dave. He was also a News Director and Anchor at KMOT in Minot, ND. AP CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WLS) -- WCIA news in Champaign, Ill., announced Tuesday that former anchor Dave Benton died at home after a battle with brain cancer. Dave's wish was that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital. Ive been fortunate not to have a lot of side effects so far, he said. Failed to remove flower. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. The group named The Dave Benton Crime Fighter Award to be given annually in honor of his work. in December told viewers he had been told he had four to six months to live but planned to work as long 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. Scott Beatty was there. You can always change this later in your Account settings. He was the son of Donald and Benton. It is owned by Nexstar Media Group alongside Springfield-licensed MyNetworkTV affiliate WCIX (channel 49). It takes a lot of courage to make a painful, private thing public. In the time he has, he says his goal is to live life to the fullest. Try again. Dave was such a humble newscaster. Dave Benton, CBS Champaign station anchor. I want viewers to get an accurate look at the day's events and understand what they mean to them. Both stations share studios on South Neil Street/US 45 in downtown Champaign and also operate a sales office and news bureau on East . Benton announced his terminal prognosis in September 2014, telling viewers he'd work as long as he could. 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. UPDATE: Tornado watch issued until 3 p.m. Miller called Benton a model for working as a newsman and for handling terminal illness with grace. I thought you might like to see a memorial for David P Dave Benton I found on Findagrave.com. is survived by a wife and two adult children. I sleep all weekend long, and I kind of bounce back. Lee Thomas, of Fox 2 News in Detroit, has been frank with viewers about his struggle with vitiligo, a pigment disorder. 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. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. We will sadly miss him an 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. "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. Benton, a native of the Chicago area, first started at Channel 3 in 2005. Benton grew up in Addison, a suburb of Chicago, and graduated from Northern Illinois University. 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. CHAMPAIGN Former TV news anchor Dave Benton died Tuesday morning after battling a brain tumor for more than a year. He then went onto Northern Illinois University where he received his bachelor's degree in Broadcast News and a minor in Political Science. 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. 120. WCIA-TV is announcing that longtime main anchor Dave Benton passed away this morning at his Champaign-area home, surrounded by his family. He left the air in April after more than nine years at the Champaign television station. A statement from the station says Benton battled brain cancer and showed the world how to face death with bravery and grace. Funeral services have not yet been announced. View Dave Benton's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Miller calledBentona model for working as a newsman and for handling terminal illness with grace. R.I.P. 300 N. Goodwin I pray for peace and comfort for the loved ones of Dave Benton. You can catch me anchoring Eyewitness News with Gina Marini at 5 & 6 p.m. and 10 &. A local television anchor's long bout with cancer has come to a sad end. WCIA-TV news director Andy Miller said Dave Benton died Tuesday at home in Champaign. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Benton was 52. Recommend David's obituary to your friends. I want viewers to get an accurate look at the day's events and understand what they mean to them. And that is related to social media, of course. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. announced during a broadcast with co-anchor Jennifer Roscoe, Tesla has a new master plan. The way anchors related clearly has changed, she said. He then went onto Northern Illinois University where he received his bachelor's degree in Broadcast News and a minor in Political Science. 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. English Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. He was also a News Director and Anchor at KMOT in Minot, ND. Try again later. In a December 2014 interview with Illinois Public Media's Jeff Bossert, Benton admitted surprise, but hoped it would inspire others. Play the WILL FM classical and news livestream, Play the Illinois Radio Reader livestream. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Teresa and Dave's two children are 23-year-old Lauren a . 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. Duo charged in shooting death of South Holland man in Munster parking lot, Recapping the Chicago Bulls: Late timeout error by Detroit Pistons allows Bulls to escape another 2nd-half meltdown, Voters place 62 on new Chicago police councils, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. 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. 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. A system error has occurred. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. The News-Gazette 2101 Fox Drive, Champaign, IL 61820 +1 (217)351-5252 Website Champaign Park District 2307 Sangamon Drive, Champaign, IL 61821 +1 (217)398-2550 Website Audibel Hearing Aid Center. ", 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.". 0. 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. WCIA-TV news director Andy Miller saidDaveBentondied Tuesday at home in Champaign. See who you know in common. 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. 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. Pick the brain of veteran News-Gazette columnist Tom Kacich and veteran WDWS/WHMS radio personality Kathy Reiser. 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. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Benton announced his diagnosis on-air in September. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Candle of Memories was posted for David P. Benton. 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WCIA-TV is announcing that longtime main anchor Dave Benton passed away this morning at his Champaign-area home, surrounded by his family. Champaign TV news anchor Dave Benton has passed away, after battling brain cancer for about 18 months. 3354 Big Pine Trl Ste C, Champaign, IL 61822, 1807 S Neil St (at Fox Drive), Champaign, IL 61820. 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. Dave Benton, CBS Champaign station anchor. WCIA-TV/Nexstar Broadcasting. 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. Miller said hundreds of viewers sent Facebook comments mourning. cemeteries found in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. I don't want them to watch a newscast and feel like they missed something." They make everything I do worthwhile." Please try again later. An Illinois television news anchor who continued to work while he struggled with brain cancer has died. 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. 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. In regards to Daves career, his message was very simple. Also surviving is a daughter Lauren (Denise Macaluso) Benton of Schaumburg, IL., and a son Matthew Benton of San Angelo, TX. It has helped them to be more positive and to look forward and be grateful for the good things we have at this moment.. . 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 native of the Chicagoland area, Benton grew up watching some of the biggest names in Chicago news. Weve updated the security on the site. So when they presented me with this idea, I literally was quite shocked that was even possible. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Failed to report flower. "This is the story I wish I never had to write, I never had to tell you," anchor Jennifer Roscoe said Tuesday at the start of the station's 5 p.m. newscast. A native of the Chicagoland area, Benton grew up watching some of the biggest names in Chicago news. 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. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. He will also be truly missed. Almost yours: 2. 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. He always said the station's heritage was hard to ignore. ). PublishedDecember 17, 2014 at 10:28 AM CST, NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | Benton first announced he had a brain tumor in November 2013. He was 52. But cancer returned earlier this year, and heannounced during a broadcast with co-anchor Jennifer Roscoe that he may have just months to live. Together they have two wonderful children. WCIA (channel 3) is a television station licensed to Champaign, Illinois, United States, serving as the CBS affiliate for the Central Illinois region. Officiating will be Father David Sajdak . His strength will always be remembered by many. 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. (FILE). Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Verify and try again. Benton says he found out two weeks ago that the tumor which he has said will eventually claim his life has grown despite chemotherapy. Its fitting with the social media environment, as this connectivity has created an expectation of and a demand for authenticity. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Like I said, theres a lot of people that deserve that pat on the back, and I know it will do a lot to help others, and Ill be thrilled.. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. He gave up his anchor desk in April, telling viewers of WCIA-TV that the tumor made it difficult for him to read. 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. Some posts require funeral home approval before being posted. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. 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. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. 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. Medium Dish Garden was purchased for the family of David P. Benton. Champaign TV news anchor Dave Benton has passed away, after battling brain cancer for about 18 months. 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. It was at an early age that Dave Benton knew he would be a news anchor. Learn more about merges. Benton said his decision to go public with the illness, and update viewers on his health, helped others deal with similar situations. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Benton, a native of the Chicago area, first started at Channel 3 in 2005. This undated photo provided by WCIA-TV in Champaign, Ill., shows news anchorman Dave Benton. We have set your language to Please join Dave's family in sharing memories, photos, and videos on his Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com. 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. Were all struggling with things, Rutledge noted, and knowing others are as well is both comforting an encouraging.. Daves experience included anchoring evening newscasts in Cedar Rapids, IA and Wausau, WI. Mainly clear skies. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Try again later. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Morning news anchor, WTAX He was a truly remarkable man. willamfm@illinois.edu No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. "My friend Dave Benton died this morning at the age of 52. As you know, he said, Im a born-again Christian, I believe that Im in Gods hands, Im at peace. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. 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. Make sure that the file is a photo. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Although his children moved away from the area, they remained close and an extremely important part of his life. Dave was quoted as saying, "I love to be with my wife and kids. 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. Miller said hundreds of viewers sent Facebook comments mourningBentonto WCIA on Tuesday. 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. 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. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) An Illinois television news anchor who continued to work while he struggled with brain cancer has died. 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. WCIA-TV news director Andy Miller said Dave Benton died Tuesday at . WCIA . 21 Northwestern 62. Published May 26, 2015 Updated on May 26, 2015 at 9:21 pm. You have permission to edit this article. . This account has been disabled. 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. 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. Please enter your email and password to sign in. BROUGHT TO YOU BY Sunset Funeral Home David P. Benton Champaign, Illinois September 19, 1962 - May 26, 2015 Share Obituary: Tribute Wall Obituary & Events Share a memory Send Flowers Share a memory of David P. Benton. 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. May 26, 2015 at 5:43 pm. Letter, For assistance accessing public files, contact By that Thursday or Friday, Im exhausted. Read the News-Gazette on your mobile device just as it appears in print. Dave Benton Anchor/Reporter at WSAZ TV Wayne County, West Virginia, United States. One of Editor & Publishers 10 That Do It Right 2021. I got a rush of excitement when my first story aired and I thought this is what it must be like." Expand. 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. Oops, we were unable to send the email. 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. WCIA posted a statement about his. Intel agencies: No sign adversaries behind 'Havana syndrome', RFK killer Sirhan Sirhan denied parole by California board, Jonathan Majors flexes his acting muscle, turns heavyweight, Tesla says it will cut costs of next generation cars in half, 'A little scary': Iditarod begins with smallest field ever, Chicago officer critical after shot on city's southwest side. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. 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. There was an error deleting this problem. Benton was 52. All rights reserved. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. 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