A graveside service will be held Friday, March 25, 2022 for 78-year-old Frank J. Benedict of Chester, Illinois, who passed away at 9:38 am, Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Randolph County Care Center, in Sparta, Illinois.
He was born January 28, 1944 in Rock Island, Illinois, the son of Frank J. and Jane (nee Bystrom) Benedict, Jr.
Frank married Sandra K. Charbonneau on October 4, 1966 in Kankakee, Illinois; she survives in Chester.
He is also survived by a son: Jordan Benedict of Bremen, Illinois.
He was also preceded in death by: a sister: Connie Jo Benedict and in-laws: Jerry and Lila Hull.
Frank graduated from United Township High School in East Moline, Illinois in 1962 and then he attended Southern Illinois University in Carbondale and graduated with bachelor’s degree in Therapeutic Recreation in 1967.
Frank served in the Illinois National Guard from 1967- 1973 and as Alderman for Ward 1 in Chester from 2001-2003.
Frank started his career as A.T. Director Psychiatric Divisions at Kankakee, Illinois, Director of Social Rehab Service at Mantero Mental Health Center, Director of Leisure Time Services and activity therapy at Menard Psychiatric Center and Case Worker Supervisor at Menard Correctional Center in Chester, Illinois; until his retirement in 2001.
Frank was a member of American Legion Post No. 487 in Chester and he enjoyed fishing.
The family would like to thank Randolph County Care Center for their care and a special thank you to Joy and Kendra. Also, a thank you to Vitas Hospice for their care and concerns over the past couple of weeks.
A graveside service for 78-year-old Frank J. Benedict of Chester will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 25, 2022 at the Evergreen Cemetery, Chester, Illinois. The Rev. Phillip Keeton will officiate.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association.