Erma Lee ‘Candy’ Benge
Erma Lee ‘Candy’ Benge, age 79, passed away peacefully in her home on February 1, 2025. She was born on October 7, 1945 in Quincy, IL the daughter of Richard & Irene (Beckman) Beaston. Erma married William J E Benge on October 29, 1962. He survives.
Candy worked at Motorola and later was a proud graduate of the John Wood Community College LPN Program. She retired from Sunset Home as an LPN after over 20 years of service. She enjoyed her Nursing career and caring for others.
After her retirement, she enjoyed puzzle games, words with friends, and enjoyed cuddling with here 16 pound grand-daughter cat, Itty. She was a giving, fun loving, hard working wife, mother, daughter, sister and sister-in-law. She loved her family with all of her heart.
Candy will be missed greatly by all those who were fortunate to have known and loved her.
In addition to her husband, Candy is also survived by: her son Bill Benge (Lisa); Brothers: Jack Beaston of Placerville, CA; Mike Beaston (Sassy) of Thailand. Donna Davison (Ken) of Ozark, MO; and Frank Beaston (Diane) of Quincy. Numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
Candy was preceded in death by her parents, sisters: Nell Bailey and Verda Roser, brothers: Richard Beaston Jr., and Rodney Williams.
Memorial services will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2025 from 1:00 PM until the time of the services. Memorials may be made to the Blessing Cancer Center or the Quincy Humane Society. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
My deepest condolences to you and your family, Frank and Diane, on the loss of your sister. May God provide you the strength needed in the days ahead and may your many wonderful memories provide you with comfort, Rest in Peace Candy.
Bill I’m sorry for your loss Erma was such a wonderful person .mom and dad really loved her alot . So did Becky and me. Thinking of u and Billy in my prayers .love chris turnbaugh ( gooding).
Beautiful Aunt Candy,
Even though we were miles apart,
We have always been together in each others heart.
Such a Beautiful Lady with a heart of gold,
So giving to everyone young and old.
We love you Aunt Candy and miss you so,
We know God called and you had to go.
We are excited you get to see all who left before you.
Tell them we love and miss them too.
One day we will see you again,
We will cherish your memory until then.
For now this isn’t goodbye,
We will see you in that place called Heaven in the sky.
With all our love,
Verda Ann, Krystal, Eddie, Emma, Giovanni and Austin
To Candy’s family,
The Nurse Honor Guard honors Candy and her life as a Nurse.
Thank you Candy for being our colleague.
We may not have worked beside her but shared in her care for patients, family and friends.
Candy will be remembered by the difference she made in peoples lives.
It may have been a quiet word, a soft touch or merely her presence.
To embrace the woes of the world, willingly, and offer hope Candy was there.
Nurse Honor Guard
Sad we were unable to present in person due to illness but thank you for sharing Candy with the nursing family.