Sylvester Lloyd Benckendorf Jr. Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Sylvester Lloyd Benckendorf Jr. of Streator, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on November 2, 2025 at the age of 82. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Sylvester leaves behind and his impact on the lives of his loved ones. Though Sylvester may no longer walk among us, his spirit lives on in the memories held dear by his family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Josephine Benckendorf (Krasnican) and Sylvester Benckendorf; his brother Donald; his great grandchild Lexi; and his sister-in-law Sheila Smith-Rawlins.
He is survived by: his wife Christine (Brown); his daughters, Theresa Benckendorf and Chris Isermann (Eric) of Streator; and his sister SallyJo Bomke (Larry) of Springfield. He is also survived by brother; a sister; two half-sisters; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
