Donald Benz Obituary
The world bids farewell to Donald Benz of Marengo, Indiana, departing on September 17, 2025 at the age of 82. Donald leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Donald Benz to show support.
He was predeceased by: his mother Mildred Benz (Ritchie); his brother Ron Benz; his siblings-in-law, Sarah, Bob Hollis and Darrell Poindexter; and his parents-in-law, Robert and Doris Poindexter.
He is survived by: his father Matt Benz; his wife Wilma K. Benz (Poindexter); his sister Phyllis Hollis; his siblings-in-law, Bob Poindexter (Beth), Ron Poindexter (Bev), Marlene Poindexter, Lyndon Poindexter (Cindy) and Pam Wilkes (Mark); his children, Kay Lea Crecelius (Jeff) of Marengo, IN, Kara Elliott (Jim) of Belvidere, IL, Kirk Benz (Shavon) of Marengo, IN and Kim Grizzel (Jim) of Marengo, IN.; and his grandchildren, Jelynn Sheckells (Adam), Evan Crecelius (Shayla), Korrie Kozuhowski (Steve), Kalon Crecelius (Kelly), Kollin Elliott (Mandi), Kolten Benz, Kia Griffin (Tate), Kaylee Purcell (Garrett), Kloee Grizzel (Dane), Zander Sandoval-Grizzel, Klayton Grizzel (Kiersten), Zeriah Grizzel (Kaitlyn) and Zavier Grizzel. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Harrison-Crawford Boys and Girls Club, In loving memory of Donald L. Benz.
