Other survivors include 3 brothers, Mark (Bobbi) Benton of Itasca, IL., Brian (Karen) Benton of Pittsburgh, PA., and Drew (Karen) Benton of Phoenix, AZ., A sister Elizabeth (the late Gerald) Arizpe of Valparaiso, IN. Benton, who has been with Champaigns WCIA-3 news team for almost nine years, completed radiation treatment in February, but a new tumor grew back. Benton has received an outpouring of support since making the announcement, which is understandable the American Cancer Society's annual report estimated that over 500,000 Americans will die . One of Editor & Publishers 10 That Do It Right 2021. 0 cemeteries found in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois, USA. And that is related to social media, of course. Get introduced. Features Tuesday, September 30, 2014 - 05:30. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Benton grew up in Addison, a suburb of Chicago, and graduated from Northern Illinois University. Learn more about managing a memorial . Daves experience included anchoring evening newscasts in Cedar Rapids, IA and Wausau, WI. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Officiating will be Father David Sajdak . Mainly clear skies. In regards to Daves career, his message was very simple. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. Dave's wish was that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital. announced during a broadcast with co-anchor Jennifer Roscoe, Tesla has a new master plan. He grew up in Addison, a Chicago suburb, and graduated from Northern Illinois University. Thoughts and prayers for your family.. Share your favorite memory here, or leave a condolence for the family To the Benton family, I watched Dave on the Channel 3 news everyday. He was at home with family and, in true Dave fashion, left us quietly and peacefully. Almost yours: 2. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WLS) -- WCIA news in Champaign, Ill., announced Tuesday that former anchor Dave Benton died at home after a battle with brain cancer. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Its fitting with the social media environment, as this connectivity has created an expectation of and a demand for authenticity. English Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. They make everything I do worthwhile. Its been three months since TV news anchor Dave Benton told viewers that his brain cancer was back, and doctors told him he had months to live. Thanks for your help! Dave Benton passed away the morning of May 26. Benton was 52. is survived by a wife and two adult children. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Champaign County Crime Stoppers recently announced it would annually give out the Dave Benton Crime Fighter Award for a citizen who exemplifies the crime-fighting spirit. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. WCIA news anchor Dave Benton's fight against brain cancer was as public as it was courageous, and he no doubt helped innumerable cancer survivors while continuing his work in the most public of settings. Its very hard, even if you know better, to not feel like there is something wrong with you if you are ill. Overcoming that helps to challenge stigmas and helps other people to partly get over that self blame or self pity and seek help and get social support, which is so important. For those watching, she said, its an opportunity to see positive role models facing adversity, which provides people with positive behavior to mimic. It's been three months since TV news anchor Dave Benton told viewers that his brain cancer was back, and doctors told him he had months to live. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/147014392/david-p-benton. Benton told viewers in September 2014 that his cancer had returned, and he only had months to live. David P. Dave Benton 52, of Champaign, left this life at 11:22 a.m. Tuesday May 26, 2015 at his home with his loving family by his side. (WCIA-TV). He was the son of Donald and Anna Ricci Benton. He grew up in Addison, a Chicago suburb, and graduated from Northern Illinois University. If you dont see your post right away, please check back soon. An Illinois television news anchor who continued to work while he struggled with brain cancer has died. Contact Dave directly. A native of the Chicagoland area, Benton grew up watching some of the biggest names in Chicago news. Family members linked to this person will appear here. He is with the Lord and no longer will suffer and will never suffer again because he's with our Heavenly Father sitting on the throne. Weve updated the security on the site. Recommend David's obituary to your friends. Please reset your password. Benton uses a number of examples to help parents to learn to be kinder to their children. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. The trend of self-revelation is not exactly brand new, noted Regina Tuma, a media psychology professor with the Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara, Calif.. There is actual a long history of sharing that predates social media, she told Yahoo Health, referring to early talk shows, including Oprah when it first burst onto the scene in the 1980s, as well as moments such as when Katie Couric submitted to an on-air colonoscopy in 2000. In regards to Daves career, his message was very simple. In the time he has, he says his goal is to live life to the fullest. Published May 26, 2015 Updated on May 26, 2015 at 9:21 pm. 300 N. Goodwin PublishedDecember 17, 2014 at 10:28 AM CST, NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | Campbell Hall He was quoted as saying, "My goal as an anchor is to give our viewers a clear and concise, fair and accurate look at our community. Dave Benton Anchor/Reporter Connect With Dave Benton I'm proud to be part of the Eyewitness News Team! In the time he has, he says his goal is to live life to the fullest. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Add to your scrapbook. As you know, he said, Im a born-again Christian, I believe that Im in Gods hands, Im at peace. UPDATE: Tornado watch issued until 3 p.m. On local Tennessee station WMC-TV last year, meanwhile, anchor Pam McKelvy whipped off her wig at the end of a segment about her battle with breast cancer, revealing her post-chemo natural hair, which was slowly growing back. 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For the news anchors making the disclosures, she added, the ensuing response can bring much-needed comfort and support which may be particularly helpful right now for Benton, whose slew of supporters praised him on his Facebook page for being courageous, a wonderful testimony to our Lord, and truly inspirational. Rutledge expressed amazement at his composure during his on-air announcement, saying, Hes up against a very difficult challenge, as he was essentially given a death sentence. She compared his situation and possibly impact to that of the late Carnegie Mellon University professor Randy Pausch, who gave a heartbreakingly honest Last Lecture before dying of pancreatic cancer in 2008, making him a viral hero on YouTube as well as a best-selling author. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of David Benton (147014392)? Why me? "And I hope thats really what it leads to. May 26, 2015 By From The Editors. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. It was at an early age that Dave Benton knew he would be a news anchor. 120. In the time he has, he says his goal is to live life to the fullest. All Rights Reserved. During a newscast Thursday, Dave. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Some have even raised the idea that such personal disclosures could be strategic ratings boosters. I want viewers to get an accurate look at the day's events and understand what they mean to them. WCIA (channel 3) is a television station licensed to Champaign, Illinois, United States, serving as the CBS affiliate for the Central Illinois region. Teresa Benton also known as Terri attended Durand High School and Byron High School, she then attended Northern Illinois University. Morning news anchor, WTAX Dave Benton revealed live on air he had six months to live (YouTube) An American news anchor working for the WCIA Channel 3 news in Illinois told viewers on the show on Thursday that he. Lee Thomas, of Fox 2 News in Detroit, has been frank with viewers about his struggle with vitiligo, a pigment disorder. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. He also anchored and produced the Best Medium Market Public Affairs Program according to the Illinois Broadcasters Association for three years in a row for his Crime Stoppers specials. Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday May 28, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center Champaign Urbana Chapel 710 N. Neil St in Champaign. "I sleep a lot the week of treatment (on Tuesdays . Having been in television now, it will be 30 years in April, I guess I never thought there could be an award named in my honor, he said. Benton has won a number of awards that include being voted "Most Beloved TV Personality" in 1999, a NBNA first place documentary award in 2003, and a NBNA Eric Sevareid Award of Merit for general reporting. All rights reserved, Benton in December told viewers he had been told he had four to six months to live, Chicago Police Officer Shot and Killed on Southwest Side, Chicago Police Release Details of What Led to Officer's Fatal Shooting in Gage Park, All Eyes On a Strong' System That Could Hit Chicago Area Friday, But Much Uncertainty Remains, Storm System Could Bring Rain, Snow, and Gusty Winds to Chicago Area Friday. They make everything I do worthwhile." Visitation will be held from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday May 28, 2015 at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center Champaign Urbana Chapel 710 N. Neil St in Champaign. "A mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday May 29, 2015 at Holy Cross Catholic Church 405 W. Clark St. in Champaign. I sleep a lot the week of treatment (on Tuesdays or Wednesdays every other week.) Dave Benton passed away the morning of May 26. It has helped them to be more positive and to look forward and be grateful for the good things we have at this moment.. Benton is announcing on his Facebook page and on TV station WCIA that he is pulling away from anchor duties, due mostly to his ongoing battle with a brain tumor first discovered a year and a half ago. Benton in December told viewers he had been told he had four to six months to live but planned to work as long as possible. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. ). Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Benton announced his diagnosis on-air in September. "My friend Dave Benton died this morning at the age of 52. Play the WILL FM classical and news livestream, Play the Illinois Radio Reader livestream. This is a carousel with slides. Please join Dave's family in sharing memories, photos, and videos on his Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com. But they could also actually be healthy for the news anchors as well as for the audience members glued to their screens, according to Pamela Rutledge, director of the nonprofit Media Psychology Research Center. He never wanted it to be about him, only about those around him a professional to the very end. He was preceded in death by his father and his paternal and maternal grandparents. Dave Benton, CBS Champaign station anchor. A statement from the station says Benton battled brain cancer and showed the world how to face death with bravery and grace. Funeral services have not yet been announced. Burial will be in St. Marys Cemetery in Champaign. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. May 26, 2015 at 5:43 pm. To Dave P. Benton's family: Peace be with you all..so sorry about Dave..kept praying for him to pull through and live..my husband and I watched his newscasts for several years and we enjoyed him being on, reporting the news and other things. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Venus and Jupiter are going in for a nighttime kiss, Central Illinois musicians encouraged to enter Tiny Desk Contest by March 13, 2023, Pritzker announces $60 million park grants, declines to endorse Chicago mayor candidate, He proposed 60 years ago, then broke her heart. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Benton was 52. 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