1931
2017
John L. Benedict, 86, of East Peoria, passed away at 8:56 pm on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, at Heritage Health in Bloomington, IL, surrounded by his family.
He was born April 27, 1931, in Springfield, IL to Jacob W. and Emma L. (Jurgens) Benedict. John married Wilva E. Andereck on April 10, 1955, at Trinity Temple in Peoria. She was, in his words, "the most precious gift God had ever given me". She passed away in 2012.
John served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He worked for 43 years at Peoria and Pekin Union Railway, retiring in 1996. He attended Christian Assembly Church in Peoria, where he served in many ways, from teaching Sunday School to building their baptistry, which he was proud of.
During his relatively short battle with cancer, he met a lot of doctors, nurses, caregivers, and other patients. He made that time his personal mission field, and asked everyone he came in contact with if they knew Jesus. In doing so, he made a strong impact on the lives of others.
John is survived by his brother, Carl Benedict of Washington, and his five children: Nancy (Roger) Wright of East Peoria, Rebecca (Virgil) Hovar of Bloomington, Susan (Jim) Eldred of Washington, Stephen (Ellen) Benedict of Farmington and Julie (Geno) Virgil of Morton. He has 14 grandchildren and 9 great- grandchildren, all of whom he was extremely proud. He was welcomed into Heaven by his wife, Wilva, his brother Harold Benedict, three infant children (Linda Sue and twins Mark and Michael) and a host of other family and friends.
He will be remembered most for his faith in God, his love for his family, the care and devotion he showed to Wilva during her final days, and the little pencil he always carried in his pocket to do his newspaper puzzles and draw diagrams. To those reading this, John would want you to be happy for him. He would say, "I've gone to be with Jesus. Hope to see you there."
Visitation will be held, Sunday, November 12, 2017 from 4 to 6 pm at Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria. A funeral service will be at 11:00 am Monday, November 13, 2017 at the funeral home. The Rev. Terry Goode will officiate. Burial will follow the service at Fondulac Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Christian Assembly Church of Peoria. Words of comfort can be shared with the family at www.remmertfuneralhome.com.
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November 13, 2017
Jeffery Tate
Thoughts and Prayers go out to the family. There are not many left from the old neighborhood. Jeff and Peggy Tate
November 11, 2017
Jimmy Miller
many years ago, when I was a teenager, I attended Christian Assembly Church, and remember John as a warm, friendly man of God ... Mr. Benedict was truly a blessed disciple of our Lord, Jesus Christ, and an all-around wonderful guy ... God bless you, John, I know you are with our Savior now ...
November 11, 2017
Lisa D
Dear Benedict Family
My sincere condolences for your loss. May the God that binds up the broken hearted and comforts all who mourn sustain you at this time of great loss. ~ Isaiah 61:1 & 2
November 11, 2017
Geneva Shirley
Prayers for all, heaven gained another angel, safe in the arms of Jesus...
November 10, 2017
November 10, 2017
November 10, 2017
Pat Briggs
We're so sad he's gone from our midst, but happy he is reunited with Wilma and his Heavenly Father. He was such a loving man. He will be missed.
November 10, 2017
Brenda Hughes
John L. Benedict Family and Friends
He will be greatly missed love you all
praying for you too
November 9, 2017
Ruth Ann Summers
Our hearts are deeply saddened at losing our sweet, kind, gentle relative & friend, John. He will be missed so much. May God give peace, comfort & strength to each of his family members who mourn his passing.
With Deepest Sympathy from all his extended families,
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