Leonard H Benhart

Mt. Morris, IL, Leonard H. Benhart, age 89, passed away in his home on Monday February 4, 2019 with his wife by his side. Leonard was born October 12, 1929 in Itasca, IL the son of Edwin & Esther (Pfingsten) Benhart. He grew up on a farm in Roselle, IL. Leonard married Eleanor Steigerwald on July 29, 1950 in Roselle, IL. Leonard owned and operated a body & auto repair shop in Roselle, IL. Leonard and Eleanor moved to Spooner, Wi and later moved to Mt. Morris, IL in 1991. When they moved to Mt. Morris Leonard worked at the Rock River Senior Center. Leonard loved helping family on all projects, construction, mechanical handyman, there was nothing he could not fix. Leonard enjoyed camping with family, fishing, boating, and playing cards. Leonard is survived by his wife: Eleanor Benhart, Mt. Morris, IL; children: Pam Radzun, South Elgin, IL; Donna Benhart, Mt. Morris, IL; Leonard Scott Benhart, Leaf River, IL; Leslie (Monte Schwarm) Benhart, Farina, IL; Greg Patton "Adopted Son", South Elgin, IL; 8 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren. Leonard is preceded in death by his parents; brother: Richard Benhart; and grandson: Garret Mensching. Funeral service will be held on Thursday February 7, 2019 at 4:00 P.M. in Finch Funeral Home, 405 East Hitt, Mt. Morris, IL. Cremation rites will be accorded following the service. Visitation will be held on Thursday February 7, 2019 from 2:00 P.M. until service time. In lieu of Flowers memorials to Serenity Hospice & Home. The family sends a special thank you to Val and Destiny and the rest of the Serenity Hospice & Home family for their wonderful care of Leonard.