Florence E. Benson, age 95, of Western Springs, cherished daughter of the late John and Margaret Benson; loving sister of Alvin (the late Esther) Benson, Violet Benson and the late Lillian (the late Melvin) Helin; dear aunt of John (Janet and the late Karen) Helin, Margaret (Daniel) Eckstrom, Joyce (Rev. Paul) Versluis, Peter (Lydia) Benson and Linda (Peter) Zawicki; dear great-aunt of 14. Family and friends will gather for a Memorial Service on Saturday, Feb. 14, 11 a.m. at Western Springs Baptist Church, 4475 So. Wolf Rd., Western Springs, IL 60558. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Western Springs Baptist Church Building Fund or St. Thomas Hospice, 8230 S. Madison St., Burr Ridge, IL 60527 would be appreciated. Hallowell & James Funeral Home, Countryside, assisting the family. Info, 708-352-6500 .
