[IL-Talk] sad news

[Debbie Pittman]

My prayers also go out to Peg and Patrick 







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> On Mar 24, 2020, at 10:50 AM, eileen Truschke via IL-Talk <il-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> That, indeed, is sad news. Mr. Benson was the president of NFBI from 1968 to 2002. My prayers go out to his wife,  Peg and his son, Patrick. He was a nice, down-to-earth, fellow.  Eileen T.
>    On Tuesday, March 24, 2020, 10:32:47 AM CDT, David Meyer via IL-Talk <il-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:  
> 
> I have just learned of the passing of Steve Benson. He passed away early
> Sunday morning. He had been in a nursing home for quite some time. Steve
> faught a courageous battle against cancer for many years. Though he was not
> an active member of ours for awhile, he served as President of this
> affiliate from 1978 till 2002.
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> I have no other details at this time. Those who have NewsLine should check
> both the Chicago Tribune and Sun Times for his obituary.
> 
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> 
> David Meyer, NFB of Illinois
> 
> Coordinator and Channel Administrator, NFB-NewsLine
> 
> Chicago Chapter President
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