I got a rush of excitement when my first story aired and I thought this is what it must be like." And Benton said the latest round of treatment appears to have added a few months. But hes chosen to remain at work as long as possible, and live life as normal as possible. I got a rush of excitement when my first story aired and I thought this is what it must be like." Recommend David's obituary to your friends. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. In regards to Daves career, his message was very simple. He was truly loved by all. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. 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. Dave Benton, CBS Champaign station anchor. 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. The News-Gazette mobile app brings you the latest local breaking news, updates, and more. 120. In regards to Daves career, his message was very simple. He will also be truly missed. 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. WCIA-TV is announcing that longtime main anchor Dave Benton passed away this morning at his Champaign-area home, surrounded by his family. Dave married Teresa Terri Ware on April 26, 1986 in DeKalb, IL. 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. Officiating will be Father David Sajdak . He was the son of Donald and Anna Ricci Benton. May 26, 2015 at 5:43 pm. May 26, 2015 By From The Editors. Dave Benton, CBS Champaign station anchor. Benton was first diagnosed with the tumor a year and a half prior and at the time, doctors said he only had a few months to live. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. I don't want them to watch a newscast and feel like they missed something." Candle of Love was posted for David P. Benton. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. (WCIA-TV). Burial will be in St. Marys Cemetery in Champaign. That is exactly what Dave had been doing at WCIA3 for several years, as he came to the station in 2005. The group named The Dave Benton Crime Fighter Award to be given annually in honor of his work. 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. There are a lot of people that do great things in this community, and they deserve a pat on the back.. 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. Benton is survived by a wife and two adult children. By that Thursday or Friday, Im exhausted. Low 31F. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Dave Benton passed away the morning of May 26. 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 grew up in Addison, a Chicago suburb, and graduated from Northern Illinois University. Daves experience included anchoring evening newscasts in Cedar Rapids, IA and Wausau, WI. Please join Dave's family in sharing memories, photos, and videos on his Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. This is a carousel with slides. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. 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. CHAMPAIGN Former TV news anchor Dave Benton died Tuesday morning after battling a brain tumor for more than a year. As you know, he said, Im a born-again Christian, I believe that Im in Gods hands, Im at peace. 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 posted a statement about his. 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 . 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. Together they have two wonderful children. I don't want them to watch a newscast and feel like they missed something." 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. 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. Contact Dave directly. Teresa Benton also known as Terri attended Durand High School and Byron High School, she then attended Northern Illinois University. Candle of Memories was posted for David P. Benton. Year should not be greater than current year. It is owned by Nexstar Media Group alongside Springfield-licensed MyNetworkTV affiliate WCIX (channel 49). "My friend Dave Benton died this morning at the age of 52. (FILE). An Illinois television news anchor who continued to work while he struggled with brain cancer has died. Officiating will be Father David Sajdak . Morning news anchor, WTAX Add to your scrapbook. Try again later. He then went onto Northern Illinois University where he received his bachelor's degree in Broadcast News and a minor in Political Science. 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. They make everything I do worthwhile. 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. HIRING! 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. Dave Benton's wife is Teresa Benton, 51, born Teresa Margaret Ware and with to whom he got married to in 1986. 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. . Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph. In the time he has, he says his goal is to live life to the fullest. Miller called Benton a model for working as a newsman and for handling terminal illness with grace. Statehouse reporter, Illinois Radio Network, 5-year sentence for Springfield man for drugs/weapon charges, Non-Discriminatory Advertising It takes a lot of courage to make a painful, private thing public. Ideology of Popular Justice in Sri Lanka: A Socio-Legal Inquiry, Neelan Thiruchelvam. The 51-year-old says. Dave was born on Sept. 19, 1962 in Buffalo, NY. 21 Northwestern 62. Benton announced his terminal prognosis in September 2014, telling viewers he'd work as long as he could. 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. Miller said hundreds of viewers sent Facebook comments mourningBentonto WCIA on Tuesday. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. 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. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. All rights reserved. Sign up for Yahoo Lifes daily newsletter, (after submitting to an on-air mammogram weeks earlier), Layoff Letter to Woman With Cancer Causes Outcry, Facebook Apologizes for Banning 2-Month-Old Heart Patients Gory Photo, Mom's viral photos of daughter send powerful message, A 'crisis': 1 in 4 Black transgender, nonbinary youths attempted suicide in previous year, study finds, Elizabeth Banks on learning to 'age gracefully': 'I've never felt more confident', Explaining Jessa Duggar Seewald's spontaneous abortion and dilation and curettage procedure, How I support my child in the face of Utah's ban on gender-affirming health care. He was 52. Failed to report flower. A local television anchors long bout with cancer has come to a sad end. This undated photo provided by WCIA-TV in Champaign, Ill., shows news anchorman Dave Benton. Published May 26, 2015 Updated on May 26, 2015 at 9:21 pm. "And I hope thats really what it leads to. Learn more about merges. Some posts require funeral home approval before being posted. Please enter your email and password to sign in. ). In the time he has, he says his goal is to live life to the fullest. They make everything I do worthwhile." I sleep a lot the week of treatment (on Tuesdays or Wednesdays every other week.) 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. Dave was such a humble newscaster. 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. It was at an early age that Dave Benton knew he would be a news anchor. based on information from your browser. He went through chemotherapy, and had about six normal months. So, as we've mentioned before, we all have an inside track . Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WLS) -- WCIA news in Champaign, Ill., announced Tuesday that former anchor Dave Benton died at home after a battle with brain cancer. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Send flowers. WCIA-TV news director Andy Miller said Dave Benton died Tuesday at . His involvement earned him the FBI Director's Community Leadership Award in 2011. Benton, a native of the Chicago area, first started at Channel 3 in 2005. Try again later. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. He was also a News Director and Anchor at KMOT in Minot, ND. A native of the Chicagoland area, Benton grew up watching some of the biggest names in Chicago news. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Try again later. Please join Dave's family in sharing memories, photos, and videos on his Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com. ", 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.". He stepped down as anchor in April after treatments failed and the brain tumor continued to grow. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. An Illinois television news anchor who continued to work while he struggled with brain cancer has died. The longtime newsman died Tuesday, six weeks after leaving the . 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. He is survived by his wife and two children. 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. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? 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. 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. All Rights Reserved. UPDATE: Tornado watch issued until 3 p.m. 300 N. Goodwin All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Mourners are remembering the legacy of WCIA-TV news anchor Dave Benton after his funeral on Friday. To use this feature, use a newer browser. "I've been fortunate not to have a lot of side effects so far," he said. Miller said hundreds of viewers sent Facebook comments mourning. 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. 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