BENTON – Mr. Marion Frank Powenski, age 93, of Benton, passed away at 12:05 p.m. Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the Benton Healthcare and Rehabilitation of Benton, IL.
His wishes are to be cremated, with no public services.
The Leffler Funeral Home of Benton is in charge of the cremation arrangements.
Mr. Powenski was born on June 12, 1931, in Benton, IL; the son of Mike Powenski and Helen (Shibovich) Powenski. On May 12, 1956, he married the former Merlene Eickleman. Together they shared 67 years of marriage, until her passing on February 2, 2024.
Marion worked as a meter reader with CIPS Electric (now Ameren). He enjoyed attending Benton Ranger sporting events, especially basketball. He loved visiting with people, his son Mike said, “he was a people person that enjoyed helping others.”
Marion was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church of Benton.
He is survived by a daughter, Linda Powenski of Benton, IL; a son, Mike Powenski and wife, Cindy, of Johnston City, IL; three grandchildren, John Gouge, Jr. and wife, Rebecca, of Kalamazoo, MI, Adam Gouge of Iowa, Natosha Plumlee and husband, Bryan, of Valier, IL; and seven great-grandchildren, Ava, Aiden, Deacon, Michael, Faith, Castiel and Nyla.
Mr. Powenski was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, two sisters, Rose and Ann; and five brothers, John, Stanley, Mike, Louis and Leo.
Memorial contributions in memory of Marion may be made to the Benton Healthcare Resident Activity Fund, and will be accepted at the Leffler Funeral Home, 401 East Main Street, Benton, IL 62812.
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Mr. Powenski, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com.
