Benton was 52. Candle of Memories was posted for David P. Benton. He then went onto Northern Illinois University where he received his bachelor's degree in Broadcast News and a minor in Political Science. Dave continued the long tradition WCIA3 had for covering the news, and he became such a vital part of the community. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. . Lee Thomas, of Fox 2 News in Detroit, has been frank with viewers about his struggle with vitiligo, a pigment disorder. Benton was 52. Long after his November 2013 diagnosis, Benton said he chose to continue working, and live life as normal as possible. All rights reserved. announced during a broadcast with co-anchor Jennifer Roscoe, Tesla has a new master plan. Make sure that the file is a photo. I want viewers to get an accurate look at the day's events and understand what they mean to them. Try again. "I've been fortunate not to have a lot of side effects so far," he said. Remembering WCIA anchor Dave Benton. WCIA-TV is announcing that longtime main anchor Dave Benton passed away this morning at his Champaign-area home, surrounded by his family. Burial will be in St. Marys Cemetery in Champaign. Thank you Dave for your service. 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. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Try again later. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) An Illinois television news anchor who continued to work while he struggled with brain cancer has died. 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. He is survived by his wife and two children. Burial will be in St. Marys Cemetery in Champaign. The fact we think that maybe it will encourage others to be involved is phenomenal," he said. 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. 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. We will sadly miss him an 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. You want to go out and do go things, I know its important to be involved in the community, and I wanted to do that and to do it effectively, but it never led to me thinking, gee, I should get an award, or there should be an award in my name. All rights reserved. CHAMPAIGN Former TV news anchor Dave Benton died Tuesday morning after battling a brain tumor for more than a year. Published May 26, 2015 Updated on May 26, 2015 at 9:21 pm. He was the son of Donald and Benton. A local television anchor's long bout with cancer has come to a sad end. Dave Benton passed away the morning of May 26. Miller calledBentona model for working as a newsman and for handling terminal illness with grace. 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. He always said the station's heritage was hard to ignore. You have permission to edit this article. Letter, For assistance accessing public files, contact He always said the station's heritage was hard to ignore. Ive been fortunate not to have a lot of side effects so far, he said. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. And that, in a nutshell, may explain the value and unending fascination for all of us when it comes to such painful disclosures by those in the public eye. Please enter your email and password to sign in. All Rights Reserved. Dave continued the long tradition WCIA3 had for covering the news, and he became such a vital part of the community. 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. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Farmers may find equipment repair too daunting even after deal with John Deere, Bob's buzzer beaters | Not half bad, Illini, Editorial | White Castle ruling leaves bad taste in business community's mouth, Bob's buzzer beaters | Disappointing to say the least, A salute to the Champaign native who 'puts the 'heart in heartland', Season ticket changes aimed at bigger Memorial Stadium crowds, Roselle man in custody in 2021 shooting of North Prospect Avenue motorist, Instant reaction | Illinois 66, No. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Scott Beatty was there. 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. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. So, as we've mentioned before, we all have an inside track . Bentonwas 52. Champaign TV news anchor Dave Benton has passed away, after battling brain cancer for about 18 months. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Get introduced. 300 N. Goodwin 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. I don't want them to watch a newscast and feel like they missed something." If you dont see your post right away, please check back soon. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Bentonis survived by a wife and two adult children. Drag images here or select from your computer for David P Dave Benton memorial. A system error has occurred. Benton is survived by a wife and two adult children. Sorry! Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? In the time he has, he says his goal is to live life to the fullest. 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. . During a newscast on Thursday, Dave Benton told viewers of WCIA-TV in Champaign that doctors recently told him that his brain tumor is too large for surgery or radiation. Benton has been a board member with Crime Stoppers, and hosted a series of special programs on WCIA aimed at solving crimes. Expand. He was also a News Director and Anchor at KMOT in Minot, ND. This is a carousel with slides. An Illinois television news anchor who continued to work while he struggled with brain cancer has died. Duo charged in shooting death of South Holland man in Munster parking lot, Recapping the Chicago Bulls: Late timeout error by Detroit Pistons allows Bulls to escape another 2nd-half meltdown, Voters place 62 on new Chicago police councils, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Why me? Mainly clear skies. Features Tuesday, September 30, 2014 - 05:30. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. (WCIA-TV). To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. 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. Benton was first diagnosed with the tumor a year and a half prior and at the time, doctors said he only had a few months to live. Failed to report flower. Weve got some serious stuff to discuss, and we are an open book, and we wanted to let you guys in on something that weve known for a while, Bentons co-anchor Jennifer Roscoe told viewers at the end of their nightly newscast on Thursday. A native of the Chicagoland area, Benton grew up watching some of the biggest names in Chicago news. 0. He will also be truly missed. 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. 21 Northwestern 62. willamfm@illinois.edu "I wondered what it would be like to uncover stories about the neighborhoods where we lived and share them, so I decided to become a reporter. Champaign TV news anchor Dave Benton has passed away, after battling brain cancer for about 18 months. Benton, who'd been at Champaign-based WCIA-TV Channel 3. He chose to work through most of his illness, and only announced last month that he was stepping down from his daily duties at WCIA. "This is the story I wish I never had to write, I never had to tell you," anchor Jennifer Roscoe said Tuesday at the start of the station's 5 p.m. newscast. 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. She survives. I got a rush of excitement when my first story aired and I thought this is what it must be like." Related: Layoff Letter to Woman With Cancer Causes Outcry, Basically my cancer is back and its too big for surgery and radiation, Benton said, his voice shaky in an attempt to contain his emotion. I don't want them to watch a newscast and feel like they missed something." See who you know in common. Doctors have told me that I may have four to six months to live. He added that hell be trying a new antibody chemotherapy treatment to help slow the tumors growth. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. The group named The Dave Benton Crime Fighter Award to be given annually in honor of his work. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Together they have two wonderful children. He left the air in April after more than nine years at the Champaign television station. Thanks for your help! Dave had a very close and special relationship with his niece Meagen Arizpe of Dallas, TX., and his nephew Vincent Arizpe of Valparaiso, IN. 6.7M views 8 years ago Illinois news anchor Dave Benton tells viewers he only has months to live and that he's at peace knowing God will take care of him in the days ahead. He stepped down as anchor in April after treatments failed and the brain tumor continued to grow. May 26, 2015 at 5:43 pm. But cancer returned earlier this year, and heannounced during a broadcast with co-anchor Jennifer Roscoe that he may have just months to live. WCIA (channel 3) is a television station licensed to Champaign, Illinois, United States, serving as the CBS affiliate for the Central Illinois region. There was an error deleting this problem. Try again later. He said the latest round of treatment appears to have added a few months. Location & Map. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Please join Dave's family in sharing memories, photos, and videos on his Tribute Wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. 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. What happened Dave Benton? Benton was 52. Verify and try again. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. . Miller called Benton a model for working as a newsman and for handling terminal illness with grace. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Some posts require funeral home approval before being posted. Benton was 52. Dave Benton, CBS Champaign station anchor. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. UPDATE: Tornado watch issued until 3 p.m. Pending Posts Some posts require funeral home approval before being posted. Were seeing a sort of horizontality.. It has helped them to be more positive and to look forward and be grateful for the good things we have at this moment.. A television news anchorman fighting brain cancer in Illinois has told viewers he has only four to six months to live, but he hopes to work as long as he can. They make everything I do worthwhile. a model for working as a newsman and for handling terminal illness with grace. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Activities and Societies: Alpha Tau Omega. Dave married Teresa Terri Ware on April 26, 1986 in DeKalb, IL. He grew up in Addison, a Chicago suburb, and graduated from Northern Illinois University. WCIA-TV is announcing that longtime main anchor Dave Benton passed away this morning at his Champaign-area home, surrounded by his family. He just last month announced he was stepping away from the anchor desk, due to the tumor in his brain continuing to grow despite treatment. Ideology of Popular Justice in Sri Lanka: A Socio-Legal Inquiry, Neelan Thiruchelvam. BROUGHT TO YOU BY Sunset Funeral Home David P. Benton Champaign, Illinois September 19, 1962 - May 26, 2015 Share Obituary: Tribute Wall Obituary & Events Share a memory Send Flowers Share a memory of David P. Benton. Daves wish was that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital. Benton announced his terminal prognosis in September 2014, telling viewers he'd work as long as he could. 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. Prayers and blessings for his family, his WCIA family, and friends. Copyright 2023 WLS-TV. Medium Dish Garden was purchased for the family of David P. Benton. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. May 26, 2015 By From The Editors. Candle of Peace was posted for David P. Benton. In his recent book, "Worried About Your Kids?", Dave Benton, a well known radio personality, talks about the many ways parents can set themselves up for a disaster. 1987 - 1992. Benton said his decision to go public with the illness, and update viewers on his health, helped others deal with similar situations. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Benton, a native of the Chicago area, first started at Channel 3 in 2005. Dave was born on Sept. 19, 1962 in Buffalo, NY. I pray for peace and comfort for the loved ones of Dave Benton. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 120. 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Most recently, his commitment to Crime Stoppers led them to create The Dave Benton Crime Fighter Award to recognize others who are making a difference in Champaign County. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. ", Roscoe said that through his video announcement of his diagnosis, which went viral online, Benton "taught people around the world that death is not always a scary thing, that you can face it with courage, accept it with grace.". Some have even raised the idea that such personal disclosures could be strategic ratings boosters. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Read the News-Gazette on your mobile device just as it appears in print. 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. His fate is ours, sped up, wrote Jeffrey Zaslow, a Wall Street Journal columnist who covered the lecture and, in turn, brought it wider awareness. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Sign up for Yahoo Lifes daily newsletter, (after submitting to an on-air mammogram weeks earlier), Layoff Letter to Woman With Cancer Causes Outcry, Facebook Apologizes for Banning 2-Month-Old Heart Patients Gory Photo, Mom's viral photos of daughter send powerful message, A 'crisis': 1 in 4 Black transgender, nonbinary youths attempted suicide in previous year, study finds, Elizabeth Banks on learning to 'age gracefully': 'I've never felt more confident', Explaining Jessa Duggar Seewald's spontaneous abortion and dilation and curettage procedure, How I support my child in the face of Utah's ban on gender-affirming health care. Benton, a native of the Chicago area, first started at Channel 3 in 2005. "I wondered what it would be like to uncover stories about the neighborhoods where we lived and share them, so I decided to become a reporter. Try again later. Benton is survived by his wife, Terri, and two adult children, daughter Lauren and son Matthew. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Bentons was easily one of the most intense on-air newscaster revelations in what has become an ongoing series of them, particularly on the national stage. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. By. The News Minute | September 14, 2014 | 01:00 am IST Dave Benton, an news anchor with a television channel in the US, is suffering from brain cancer . Low 31F. A local television anchors long bout with cancer has come to a sad end. Pigment disorder, '' he said new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters and... 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