Kathleen Ann Benner

April 18, 1945 - March 17, 2016

Kathleen Ann Benner, 70, of Woodland, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2016. She was born on April 18, 1945 in Kankakee, IL, the daughter of James Lovell and Darlene (Stone) Kemp. Kathleen married Douglas Benner at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Schwer on December 3, 1982. She worked food services for the Unit 9 School District for 22 years. She enjoyed reading, gardening, crosswords, cooking, and cross stitching. Kathleen was also a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Milford, IL. Surviving Mrs. Benner is her husband, Douglas Benner of Woodland; one daughter, Kierci Schaumburg of Danville, IL; one brother and sister-in-law, James and Kathy Lovell of Port Richey, FL; and many nieces and nephews. She is also preceded in death by both her parents. Visitation will be held on Sunday, March 20, 2016 from 1:00pm-3:00pm, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Milford, IL. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at 3:00pm, at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Milford, IL. Pastor Karl Gibbs will officiate. Burial will follow at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Schwer, IL. Memorials in Mrs. Benner's name can be made to IMH Hospice, Prairieview Lutheran Home, Our Savior Lutheran Church, or Donor’s Choice.