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Blake Edward Benson
Blake Edward Benson
Vinton
Blake Edward Benson, 52, died Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha, following a courageous battle with cancer.
A celebration of Blake’s life will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 25, at the Phillips Funeral Home Chapel (212 E. Sixth St.) in Vinton. Interment will be held at Maplewood Cemetery in Vinton.
Blake was born on Dec. 4, 1969, to William and Lois (Hartrampf) Benson in Vinton, Iowa, Blake worked as a carpenter prior to his illness. He enjoyed NASCAR (watch the beginning, take a nap and wake to see the finish). He enjoyed watching basketball and football and was a Tennessee Titan fan. He was a Ford man and enjoyed working on cars, and was a skilled handyman. Playing softball, bowling, and spending time with his friends and beloved four-legged friend Sammy were also favorite past times. He also loved to travel to Colorado.
He is survived by his brothers, Jason Benson of Tipton and Eric Benson of Cedar Rapids; sisters, Cindy Blackburn of Vinton, Lacey (Dan) Mason of Kellogg, Iowa, and Sally Ann Benson of Vinton; stepdaughter, Sayde Malcuit of Cedar Rapids; nieces, Samantha Benson and Heather Benson; nephew, Blaine Blackburn; and his close friend, Janelle Solberg.
Blake was preceded in death by his parents; sister-in-law, Vicki Benson; and brother-in-law, Charlie Blackburn.
Online condolences: www.phillipsfuneralhomes.com.
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