Dorothy Benson Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Dorothy Benson of Edwardsville, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 95, on December 7, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dorothy Benson to show support.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Dorothy had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Dorothy may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Earl E. Zimmerman and Coleta Zimmerman (Mindrup); and her granddaughter Kathryn Benson. She is survived by: her sons, W. Alan Benson (Nina) of Jenks, OK and James Benson (Kimberly) of Cheyenne, WY; and her grandsons, Stephen Benson and Mark Benson.
The family suggests memorials to Cottey College in Nevada, MO or St. John's United Methodist Church Building Fund.
