Obituary for Julie Ann Benner
December 1, 1960 — May 11, 2024
Julie Ann Benner, 63, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded with the love of family, on Saturday, May 11, 2024, after a brave 21-year battle with cancer – being diagnosed with stage III breast cancer in 2003. During this tough journey, Julie never lost her zest for life and never complained.
Julie was born on Dec. 1, 1960, in Toledo, Ohio. She was a 1978 graduate of Memorial High School in Eau Claire, Wis. On May 15, 1982, in Saint Edward Catholic Church, she was united in marriage with the love of her life, Jeffrey G. Benner.
Always busy and on the go, Julie loved being the property manager of the Marian Housing Center where she helped residents live independently and enhanced their quality of life. She had also been the manager of Claire’s in Regency Mall and co-owned and operated Sheer Delight with her sister, Diane.
With profound Christian faith, Julie was a proud and faithful member of Racine Community Church of the Nazarene, where she was active in Bible study, nursery, Serve Racine program and hosted many Ladies’ Tea gatherings. Julie had a kind heart and beautiful soul who was always concerned for the well-being of others by volunteering with various outreach programs.
With a great appreciation of the arts, Julie was exceptionally creative with scrapbooking, journaling, writing, gift baskets, all genres of music and was forever singing. Julie was a music roadie who enjoyed following the bands Acoustic Horizon and Mesnard Location. Julie always looked forward to relaxing up-north at Kamp Kirchner in Mauston and floating in her pool at home.
Above everything mentioned above, Julie was a devoted wife and mom who loved nothing more than spending time with her grandchildren and being together with her entire family and extensive circle of friends.
Surviving are her husband of 42 years, Jeff; their daughters, Alyssa (Erik Jensen) Benner and Ashley (Nate Gholston) Benner; adored grandchildren, Gabriel Torres, Alexa Martin, Nate Gholston Jr. and Ada Gholston.
Also surviving are her mom, Louanne (William) Bartels; brothers and sisters, Rick (Betty) Weinstein, Diane (Butch) Boughton, Dean (Lisa) Weinstein, Stephen (Paula) Hansen, Lynn (Daryl Risler) Hansen and Eddie (Ann) Hansen; mother-in-law, Larie Benner; step mother-in-law, Marsha Benner; sister-in-law, Liz (Maurice) Hood; brother-in-law, Craig (Faith) Benner; very best friend, Connie (Chuck) Kirchner; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Julie Ann Benner was greeted in Heaven by her father, Norman Weinstein; step-dad, Ed Hansen; and father-in-law, Charles Benner.
Services
A memorial service will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on June 29 at Racine Community Church of the Nazarene, 8440 Spring St., with Pastor Dave Bach officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the time of service.
Memorials to Racine Community Church of the Nazarene or to Racine County Food Bank have been suggested.
Julie Ann Benner and her family would like to extend a heartfelt note of thanks to the many providers who stood by her side during the past 21 years, including Dr. Michael Mullane, Kelly Konesko, Kristin Maney and the entire staff at Aurora Cancer Center; Dr. Isaac Melguizo-Gavilanes, Dr. Daniel Lindsay, Dr. Kyle Swanson and the entire staffs of Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center and Aurora Medical Center – Mount Pleasant; Dr. Jerry Hardacre, Dr. Nicholas Wittry and the staff at Ascension All Saints Hospital; Corina Langley, Rochelle Harper, Chaplain Mark Allen and the staff of Gentiva Hospice. May God bless all of you!
Obituary and photo of Julie Ann Benner courtesy of Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home.
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