Michael R. Benson of Westchester formerly of River Forest, age 89. U.S. Army Veteran. Beloved husband of Mary Kay, nee Zahn; loving father of Michael R. (Jill O'Brien) Benson Jr., Kathleen (Scott) Schram, John Benson, Matthew (Amy) Benson and William (Erin) Benson; proud grandfather of Joseph, Kevin (Kelly), Grace, Kimberley, Ashleigh, Vivienne and Emaline. Visitation Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Divine Providence Church, 2550 Mayfair, Westchester from 9:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials appreciated to Catholic Charities of Chicago (www.catholiccharities.net) or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (www.stjude.org). For funeral info 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L.