James R. Benage Obituary
The passing of James R. Benage of Hutchinson, Minnesota leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on February 24, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, George Benage and Annie Benage (Hatlen); his son Douglas Benage; his siblings, Gloria Hlavacek (Milan), Diana Rose Benage, Jaunita Kloos (Ben), Duane Benage (Judy), Dona Chrast (Emil), Dexter Benage, Robert Benage (Bonnie), Tommy Benage (Lynda) and Jeffrey Daryle Benage; and his sister-in-law Mary Jane Benage.
He is survived by: his wife LauraLea Benage of Hutchinson, MN; his children, Ann Zivkovich (William "Ziggy") of Hutchinson, MN, James J. "Jim" Benage (Jodee) of Hutchinson, MN and Julie Carie (Curtis) of Backus, MN; his daughter-in-law Paula Johnson of Hutchinson, MN; his grandchildren, Russell Merkins (Rochelle), James Merkins (Tricia), Andrew Merkins, Jayson Benage, Jordan Benage (Brittany), Joshua Benage (Ashley), Brandy Carie-Marrah (David), Spencer Carie (Jennifer), Dillynn Benage and Dalton Benage; his stepgranddaughter Abigail Johnson; his siblings, George Benage of Janesville, WI and Jacqueline Miller (Charles) of Hutchinson, MN; and his sister-in-law Gayle Benage. He is also survived by 21 Great-grandchildren; 3 Great-great-grandchildren.
