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. Low 31F. 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. Benton said his decision to go public with the illness, and update viewers on his health, helped others deal with similar situations. Dave always said the thing that he enjoyed most about his career is that he got a front row seat to events that shape lives, and he was able to meet fascinating people every day. "He was such a courageous man throughout this whole process, and he's going to be missed every single day.". 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. Click here to see our subscription options. AP CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WLS) -- WCIA news in Champaign, Ill., announced Tuesday that former anchor Dave Benton died at home after a battle with brain cancer. To use this feature, use a newer browser. In regards to Daves career, his message was very simple. Benton, a native of the Chicago area, first started at Channel 3 in 2005. Together they have two wonderful children. He was also a News Director and Anchor at KMOT in Minot, ND. By that Thursday or Friday, Im exhausted. In recent years, weve heard Robin Roberts disclosure that she had a rare bone-marrow disorder (which came after sharing news of her breast cancer and before she came out as a lesbian), Amy Robachs revelation (after submitting to an on-air mammogram weeks earlier) that she would be undergoing a double mastectomy, Julie Chens big reveal that shed had plastic surgery to reduce the Chinese look of her eyes, and Dan Harriss discussion of his former drug use and panic attacks. Some have even raised the idea that such personal disclosures could be strategic ratings boosters. I got a rush of excitement when my first story aired and I thought this is what it must be like." He grew up in Addison, a Chicago suburb, and graduated from Northern Illinois University. Make sure that the file is a photo. He left the air in April after more than nine years at the Champaign television station. . Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. It was at an early age that Dave Benton knew he would be a news anchor. Miller called Benton a model for working as a newsman and for handling terminal illness with grace. 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. Dave continued the long tradition WCIA3 had for covering the news, and he became such a vital part of the community. The way anchors related clearly has changed, she said. Were all struggling with things, Rutledge noted, and knowing others are as well is both comforting an encouraging.. And that is related to social media, of course. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. There is a problem with your email/password. Location & Map. "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. A local television anchor's long bout with cancer has come to a sad end. 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. 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. When Illinois news anchor Dave Benton made a major on-air announcement recently, it was reportage at its most personal: Benton, 51, revealed that his doctors had told him that he has just. He gave up his anchor desk in April, telling viewers of WCIA-TV that the tumor made it difficult for him to read. Like I said, theres a lot of people that deserve that pat on the back, and I know it will do a lot to help others, and Ill be thrilled.. Benton grew up in Addison, a suburb of Chicago, and graduated from Northern Illinois University. Benton was 52. 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. The 51-year-old says. It was at an early age that Dave Benton knew he would be a news anchor. When Illinois news anchor Dave Benton made a major on-air announcement recently, it was reportage at its most personal: Benton, 51, revealed that his doctors had told him that he has just four to six months left to live the latest, most heartbreaking chapter in what has been an ongoing report about his yearlong battle with brain cancer. He was 52. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. 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. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. 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To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Activities and Societies: Alpha Tau Omega. Benton uses a number of examples to help parents to learn to be kinder to their children. Thank you Dave for your service. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Try again later. Miller calledBentona model for working as a newsman and for handling terminal illness with grace. 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. Thanks for your help! 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. Dave's wish was that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital. "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. I sleep all weekend long, and I kind of bounce back. Its fitting with the social media environment, as this connectivity has created an expectation of and a demand for authenticity. He left the air in April after more than nine years at the Champaign television station. 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Miller said hundreds of viewers sent Facebook comments mourning Benton to WCIA on Tuesday. 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. 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. Failed to delete memorial. Read the News-Gazette on your mobile device just as it appears in print. Try again later. You can always change this later in your Account settings. 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. Candle of Love was posted for David P. Benton. Dave Benton, CBS Champaign station anchor. 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 . 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. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Year should not be greater than current year. The News-Gazette mobile app brings you the latest local breaking news, updates, and more. willamfm@illinois.edu I hope to offer them information they can use every day. "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. 1987 - 1992. He will also be truly missed. He was the son of Donald and Anna Ricci Benton. If you dont see your post right away, please check back soon. Dave Benton, who worked for WCIA-TV in Champaign, Illinois until just last month, died after a brave battle with brain cancer Tuesday The news anchor leaves behind his wife and two sons. 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. He was truly loved by all. Some posts require funeral home approval before being posted. An Illinois television news anchor who continued to work while he struggled with brain cancer has died. Mainly clear skies. You can catch me anchoring Eyewitness News with Gina Marini at 5 & 6 p.m. and 10 &. Dave Benton Anchor/Reporter Connect With Dave Benton I'm proud to be part of the Eyewitness News Team! Champaign TV news anchor Dave Benton has passed away, after battling brain cancer for about 18 months. Miller said hundreds of viewers sent Facebook comments mourning. Pick the brain of veteran News-Gazette columnist Tom Kacich and veteran WDWS/WHMS radio personality Kathy Reiser. Dave benton news anchor. Play the WILL FM classical and news livestream, Play the Illinois Radio Reader livestream. Prayers and blessings for his family, his WCIA family, and friends. Weve updated the security on the site. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. in December told viewers he had been told he had four to six months to live but planned to work as long as possible. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph.. This undated photo provided by WCIA-TV in Champaign, Ill., shows news anchorman Dave Benton. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of David Benton (147014392)? Champaign- 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. 21 Northwestern 62. Learn more about merges. He always said the station's heritage was hard to ignore. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. It takes a lot of courage to make a painful, private thing public. Recommend David's obituary to your friends. Medium Dish Garden was purchased for the family of David P. Benton. Tweet. (WCIA-TV). They make everything I do worthwhile." A local television anchors long bout with cancer has come to a sad end. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Dave Benton passed away the morning of May 26. Champaign TV news anchor Dave Benton has passed away, after battling brain cancer for about 18 months. WCIA (channel 3) is a television station licensed to Champaign, Illinois, United States, serving as the CBS affiliate for the Central Illinois region. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? based on information from your browser. WCIA-TV news director Andy Miller said Dave Benton died Tuesday at home in Champaign. 2023 www.sj-r.com. Daves wish was that in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital. I don't want them to watch a newscast and feel like they missed something." Benton, who'd been at Champaign-based WCIA-TV Channel 3 since 2005, died at about 10:35 a.m. at his Champaign home with his family at his side. Verify and try again. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. His involvement earned him the FBI Director's Community Leadership Award in 2011. Officiating will be Father David Sajdak . He then went onto Northern Illinois University where he received his bachelor's degree in Broadcast News and a minor in Political Science. He always said the station's heritage was hard to ignore. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Learn more about managing a memorial . pfhelp@cascaderadiogroup.com |, Advisory Public Notice - Non-Discriminatory Ad Contracts. Bentonis survived by a wife and two adult children. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. This account has been disabled. This interview was conducted in late 2014. to local arts, education, new ideas, and community needs, sent straight to your inbox. He said the latest round of treatment appears to have added a few months. Campbell Hall announced during a broadcast with co-anchor Jennifer Roscoe, Tesla has a new master plan. Ive been fortunate not to have a lot of side effects so far, he said. Benton first announced he had a brain tumor in November 2013. Crime Stoppers will now pay a $5,000 cash reward for tips that lead to an arrest in a homicide case, and $2,500 for tips leading to an arrest in a felony crime involving a firearm. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. He was at home with family and, in true Dave fashion, left us quietly and peacefully. The longtime newsman died Tuesday, six weeks after leaving the . There are no volunteers for this cemetery. The group named The Dave Benton Crime Fighter Award to be given annually in honor of his work. We have set your language to This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. Champaign TV news anchor Dave Benton has passed away, after battling brain cancer for about 18 months. Morning news anchor, WTAX Dave was quoted as saying, "I love to be with my wife and kids. 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. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. 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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. Officiating will be Father David Sajdak . . Benton says he found out two weeks ago that the tumor which he has said will eventually claim his life has grown despite chemotherapy. I want viewers to get an accurate look at the day's events and understand what they mean to them. Dave benton news anchor how to# Dave benton news anchor free# Crime Stoppers' previous maximum reward for these types of crimes was $1,000. Drag images here or select from your computer for David P Dave Benton memorial. Please reset your password. WCIA posted a statement about his. In the time he has, he says his goal is to live life to the fullest. 300 N. Goodwin WCIA-TV is announcing that longtime main anchor Dave Benton passed away this morning at his Champaign-area home, surrounded by his family. He grew up in Addison, a Chicago suburb, and graduated from Northern Illinois University. English 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. What happened Dave Benton? 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. UPDATE: Tornado watch issued until 3 p.m. Burial will be in St. Marys Cemetery in Champaign. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. This browser does not support getting your location. An Illinois television news anchor who continued to work while he struggled with brain cancer has died. 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Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. "Legal Education and the End of Empire: Renewing Cosmopolitan Kinship," John Harrington and Ambreena Manji. WCIA-TV news director Andy Miller saidDaveBentondied Tuesday at home in Champaign. CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WLS) -- WCIA news in Champaign, Ill., announced Tuesday that former anchor Dave Benton died at home after a battle with brain cancer. Please enter your email and password to sign in. I may not be around five years from now to check to see who all won the awards, but the reality is, is that I hope that a lot people do, and Im sure they will. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Benton said hes getting lots of support from the community, and served as an inspiration from others who are ill. Ive (heard from) some people that its helped them tell their side, and the situation that theyre facing, he said. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. 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. Benton, a native of the Chicago area, first started at Channel 3 in 2005. He left the air in April after more than nine years at The email does not appear to be a valid email address. WCIA-TV is announcing that longtime main anchor Dave Benton passed away this morning at his Champaign-area home, surrounded by his family. Failed to remove flower. 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. "The station and I know his family also are profoundly sad at the loss of Dave," Cooper said. He stepped down as anchor in April after treatments failed and the brain tumor continued to grow. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Coby Cooper, general manager and vice president at WCIA, said Tuesday afternoon that he'd not yet received notification from the family about a memorial service. cemeteries found in Champaign, Champaign County, Illinois, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. WCIA . WCIA-TV 2015: 4/1/15 Dave Benton 30 Years 48,330 views Feb 24, 2018 From the WCIA 3 Champaign, IL News At 10 on 4/1/15, anchor Jennifer Roscoe surprises the late Dave Benton .more. 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.When Dave wasnt working, he was spending time with his wife of 29 years. Statehouse reporter, Illinois Radio Network, 5-year sentence for Springfield man for drugs/weapon charges, Non-Discriminatory Advertising 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. We will sadly miss him an 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. There was a problem getting your location. He never wanted it to be about him, only about those around him a professional to the very end. Dave Benton Anchor/Reporter at WSAZ TV Wayne County, West Virginia, United States. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. During a newscast Thursday, Dave. They make everything I do worthwhile. 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. 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. 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. Resend Activation Email. 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. "India's Grand Advocates: A Legal Elite Flourishing . 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. Family members linked to this person will appear here. 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. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) An Illinois television news anchor who continued to work while he struggled with brain cancer has died. (WCIA-TV) An Illinois television news anchor who continued to work while he struggled with brain cancer has died. Dave was born on Sept. 19, 1962 in Buffalo, NY. Teresa and Dave's two children are 23-year-old Lauren a . He was also a News Director and Anchor at KMOT in Minot, ND. That is exactly what Dave had been doing at WCIA3 for several years, as he came to the station in 2005. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. He was preceded in death by his father and his paternal and maternal grandparents. 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. Although his children moved away from the area, they remained close and an extremely important part of his life. 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. "I've been fortunate not to have a lot of side effects so far," he said. . "I've been fortunate not to have a . WCIA-TV/Nexstar Broadcasting. CHAMPAIGN Former TV news anchor Dave Benton died Tuesday morning after battling a brain tumor for more than a year. Search above to list available cemeteries. 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 . Failed to report flower. 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. Also surviving is a daughter Lauren (Denise Macaluso) Benton of Schaumburg, IL., and a son Matthew Benton of San Angelo, TX. 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. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Try again. Low 31F. 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. In regards to Daves career, his message was very simple. There are a lot of people that do great things in this community, and they deserve a pat on the back.. December 25, 2021. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Right now, it is about you, she told him. I got a rush of excitement when my first story aired and I thought this is what it must be like." This week we have an emergency podcast episode on the war in Ukraine. And in LaCrosse, Wis., anchor Jennifer Livingston opened up in 2012 about her lifelong struggle with weight after being prompted by a fat-shaming letter from a viewer. Dave Benton (2nd from left) with WCIA staff in an evening broadcast lin 2014, along with sports anchor Aaron Bennett (L), anchor Jennifer Roscoe, and meterologist Derick Fabert. And there will be a permanent marker of that hard work. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. PublishedDecember 17, 2014 at 10:28 AM CST, NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Benton, who'd been at Champaign-based WCIA-TV Channel 3. He was preceded in death by his father and his paternal and maternal grandparents. Were seeing a sort of horizontality.. 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