Judith Elizabeth Benjamin, 67, of New Carlisle, IN, died Wednesday, July 23, 2014, in her home following a long-term illness.
She was born Nov. 23, 1946, in LaPorte to Guy and Ruby (Farber) Byer.
Judith was a retired floral designer.
On March 26, 1982, she married Duane Benjamin, who survives.
Also surviving are her children, Gary (Esmerelda) Werner, Susan (James) Bruck, Pamela (Joseph) Pask, Lori Long (William Stayback), Michael Benjamin, and Angela Benjamin; grandchildren, Chad Werner, Trent Werner, John Bruck, Amanda (Sean) Cummins, Jason Bennitt, Nicole (James) Sutter, Jared Long, Joseph Pask Jr., and William Stayback III; great-grandchildren, Halyn Pumroy and Fae Sutter; siblings, Fred (Eileen) Byer and Linda (Bernard) Mickevicius; numerous nieces and nephews; and her dog, Lucy.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Scott Lucas; and her brother, Daniel Byer.
A private family service will be held at a later date. Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, LaPorte, is handling arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Southern Care Hospice, 310 W. McKinley, Suite 340, Mishawaka, IN 46544.
Messages of condolence may be posted below on WNLP, as well as at www.LakeviewFHC.com.