Obituary of Peter Bennes Jr

Peter Bennes Jr., 83 of Mesa AZ, passed away on November 4, 2016 at the Hospice of the Valley facility in Tempe, AZ. Peter was a long time resident of Libertyville, II. After graduating from Libertyville High School he joined the Navy Seabees. He was a Volunteer Firefighter for many years in Libertyville as well as a Boy scout Leader, Little League Coach and Umpire. He was a proud life time member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local #150 and the Knights of Columbus. Peter was also an avid sports fan especially of the Green Bay Packers, Chicago Cubs, and Blackhawks. After retirement, he and his wife Joan relocated to Mesa AZ where he enjoyed playing golf, fishing and travel. He volunteered at Banner Baywood Medical Center and Holy Cross Catholic Church. Peter is survived by his devoted wife of 57 years Joan, his five sons Peter (Sally) of Lindenhurst, IL, David (Marie) of Denver, NC, Robert (Ann) of Geneva, Switzerland, Jim (Diane) of Palatine, IL, and Chris (Karla) of De Pere, WI., his adoring grandchildren Peter Tyler, Brooke, Jack, Caitlin, Olivia, Alex, Eric, and step grandchildren Brittany and Travis Zirbel. He is also survived by his sister Joanne Schmid and brother in law Dr. Phillip Schmid of Iowa City, Iowa, and sister in law Frances Regan of Elmhurst II. He was preceded in death by his parents Mayme and Peter Bennes, Sr. A wake will be held at the McMurrough Funeral Home at 101 Park Place, Libertyville, IL (Phone 847-362-2626) from 4pm-8pm on Friday November 11, 2016. The funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph Church, 121 Maple Avenue, Libertyville, IL at 10:00 am Saturday, November 12 and the burial will follow at Lakeside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Hospice of the Valley, 151 0 East Flower Street, Phoenix AZ 85014, St Vincent DePaul Holy Cross Council, 1244 South Power Road, Mesa, AZ, 85206 or the Food for the Poor, 6401 Lions Road, Coconut Creek, FL 33073. Please sign the guestbook at libertyvillefuneralhome.com