Joseph Paul Cook – Benton, IL

Joseph Paul Cook, 79, of Benton, IL passed away Saturday morning, July 6, 2024 at StoneBridge Nursing & Rehab Center in Benton.

He was born in Chicago, IL on November 11, 1944 the son of Joseph & Ruby (Burgess) Cook.

Mr. Cook worked for Maytag for 39 years & 3 months. He was a farmer and was of the Baptist faith.

Mr. Cook is survived by his:
Son: David Cook & wife Betty of Benton
Daughter: Janet Budnick & husband Norm of Mahomet
Grandchildren:
Brandon Cook & wife Avery of Benton
Joseph Cook of Benton
Jacob Cook of Benton
Caitlyn Cook of Benton
Ashley Cairel of Urbana
Dylan Stewart of Benton
Lauren Budnick of Grand Rapids, Michigan
Lindsey Budnick of Seattle, Washington
1 Great-Grandchild due in February
1 Brother: Ronald Cook & wife Shirley of Benton
1 Sister: Irene Cluck of Benton

He also leaves behind several Nieces & Nephews.

Mr. Cook was preceded in death by his Parents, Step-Mother-Gladys Cook, a Granddaughter-Jessica Stewart, a Sister-in-law-Peggy Cook, a Brother-in-law-Kenneth Cluck, Niece-Julie Cook and a Cousin-Eugene Fleming.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, July 8th at the Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton with Rev. William Hottensen officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. on Monday at the funeral home.
For more information or to send online condolences please visit www.mortonjohnstonfuneralhome.com