Jean Marie Benjamin of Midland, Michigan
Beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2020, at Henry Ford Health System. She was 73 years old. Jean Marie Sefcik was born on October 30, 1946, to the late Anthony and Florence (Stone) Sefcik. She was a 1964 graduate of Merrill High School. Jean married the love of her life, Kenneth Benjamin on November 21, 1964; he preceded her in death on October 29, 2014. She enjoyed sewing and had the talent and creativity to create and fix clothing and design Halloween costumes. Jean and Ken loved traveling and spending their summers together in the Upper Peninsula. Jean also enjoyed spending time on Facebook where she was able to connect with family and friends. Above all, she treasured and cherished her family. She will forever be remembered for her profound love of family and her indomitable spirit.
Surviving are a son and daughter: Bartt (Danielle) Benjamin of La Mesa, CA; Megan Benjamin and her fianc, Robert Morton of Midland; three grandchildren: Tyler Birmingham and his fiance, Katie Hammer of Allison Park, PA; Kaden Birmingham and Mikey Riley of New Kensington, PA; Kenedy Morton of Midland; two great-grandchildren with two on the way, Lily Birmingham and Ryder Birmingham.
Jean was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Kenneth Benjamin; parents Anthony and Florence Sefcik.
A Memorial Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 31, 2020, at the Midland Missionary Church, 479 S. 11 Mile Road, Midland, Michigan. Pastor David Kissinger will officiate. Honoring Jeans wishes cremation has taken place. Family and friends are welcome to attend the memorial service and visit with family concluding the service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to the Cancer Services of Midland.
Funeral Home:
W. L. Case and Company Mackinaw Funeral Chapel
4480 Mackinaw Road
Saginaw, MI
US 48603