Obituary of Benjamin Corona

Benjamin Corona, age 83, of Minooka, IL and formerly of Cicero, IL passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2020. 

Benjamin was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, and will be missed by all who knew and loved him.  He will be remembered for his sense of humor, and how he loved to make his children and grandchildren laugh.  Benjamin was also very creative and had a talent for inventing new things from old parts.  

Surviving are his loving children, Jose (Maria Guadalupe) Corona, Roberto (Tomasa) Corona, Norma (Octavio) Rios, Ruben (Bertha) Corona, Martin (Martha) Corona, Alma Delia (Francisco J.) Escamilla, Maria Leticia (Antonio) Velazquez, Manuel (Angelica) Corona and Javier (Daisy) Corona; 32 devoted grandchildren; 19 dear great-grandchildren; one brother, Miguel (Aurora) Corona; and one sister, Soledad (Leon) Corona.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Maria Guadalupe Corona (November 5, 2019); and his parents, Jose and Marina (Martinez) Corona.

Services for Benjamin Corona will be private.  Interment will be in Woodlawn Memorial Park I. 

The family has requested to live stream the services of their loved one on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.  Please click on this link (https://youtu.be/oNthbBp1zMM) and follow the instructions to show your support for them at a time when you cannot be physically present, but your thoughts, prayers and connection are.

Fred C. Dames Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  Family and friends are invited to visit his Memorial Tribute page at www.fredcdames.com where you may view his Memorial Video, leave a condolence or share a memory or favorite story.

For information please call (815) 741-5500 or visit her Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com