Carole Jean Benke Obituary
We bid farewell to Carole Jean Benke of Dayton, Ohio, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 7, 2026 at the age of 80. Carole touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Carole's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that her spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Edwin Lawson and Theda Lawson; her husband Harold Elmer Benke, Jr.; and her siblings, Ron Lawson and Kathy McFeely.
She is survived by: her daughters, Shellie Strahler (Ryan) and Sherie Kneubuehl (Mark); her grandchildren, Juston Theile (Shelby), Katie Marksberry, William Garrett Marksberry, Jaide Theile and Jenna Marksberry; and her brother Dennis Lawson (Kathy). She is also survived by 8 great grandchildren.
