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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Janet Marie
(Warren) Benson
October 18, 1964 – July 27, 2024
Janet Marie Benson "J"
(nee Warren)
Hammond/Porter IN
October 18, 1964 – July 27, 2024
A loving, caring, courageous person, Janet Marie Benson, age 59, of Porter, formerly of Hammond, completed her 4 year battle with cancer on Saturday July 27, 2024.
She is survived by her two children: daughter and care giver, Meagan MaryBeth Benson, and son, Erik Randolph (Andra) Benson; three siblings: Raymond (Teresa) Warren, Steve (Patty) Warren and Sharon (Bill) Hogue; two honorary siblings: Michael (Shelly) Sellers and Jamie (Brian) Ray; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and faithful friends.
Preceded in death by her parents: Delmar and Mary Warren.
Janet was a lifetime resident of the region. She was a 1983 graduate of Lew Wallace High School and attended Purdue Northwest and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Childhood Education in 2014. Janet was an active faithful parishioner of Woodmar United Methodist church where she taught in the Community Preschool and Daycare for 19 years before retiring in 2021. She was very involved in her children's elementary and high school education, in PTA, PTSA, Girl Scouts, sports activities, church VBS and the list can go on. Janet was a loving mom, sister, friend and just adored her nieces and nephews, and was a mom to many children who will miss her dearly.
A visitation will be held on Monday August 5, 2024, at Woodmar United Methodist Church, 7320 Northcote Ave. Hammond, In 46324 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Jim Denton officiating. Private cremation will follow.
In lieu of flowers please consider contributions to her funeral funding.
For more information you may call Bocken Funeral Home at (219)-844-1600, or www.bockenfunerals.com.
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