Dennis A. Benge

Dennis A. Benge, 74, of Manteno passed away Monday December 6, 2021 at Citadel Care Center in Kankakee. He was born March 28, 1947 in Kankakee, IL., the son of Richard & Opal (Gordon) Benge. Dennis is survived by his Children; Krystal (Mike), Brandi (John), Ellie, and Rob (Leslie), 3 grandchildren; Macy, Brisa, and Rylan, great-grandchildren; Derrick III, Damario, and Damere, a brother, Gerald (Marge) Benge, and many nieces and cousins. He is proceeded in death by his parents and a son, Michael. Dennis was a firearms instructor at Burns Security and worked for AO Smith. He served in the Marine Corp during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Cherokee Nation, Marine Vets Motorcycle Club, Marine Corps League, and started the Kankakee area Toys 4 Tots motorcycle parade in 2005. He enjoyed stockcar racing, drag racing, and martial arts. A visitation will be held Friday December 10, 2021 from 10am until the service at noon at Brown-Jensen Funeral Home in Manteno. Burial will be at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood.