Ryan Joseph Benkse Born: December 25, 1978 in Spring Valley, IL Died: August 9, 2024 in DePue, IL Ryan Joseph Benkse, 45, of DePue, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024 at home. A private family graveside service will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery in DePue. The Barto Funeral Home, Spring Valley, is honored to be assisting Ryan's family at this time. Ryan was born on December 25, 1978, in Spring Valley to James (Iggy) and Elizabeth Terri (Pumo) Benkse. He was working as an operator at Tee Group Films in Ladd. Ryan is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Terri Benkse of DePue; a sister, Melissa (Mike) Diaz of Spring Valley; 2 brothers, Jeffery (Teri Anne) Benkse of Springfield; Nicholas Benkse of Normal; 4 nephews, Jacob Diaz, Collin Diaz, Anthony Benkse and Ajay Runkel; a niece, Cecelia Benkse; aunt's, uncle's and cousin's. He was preceded in death by his father; maternal and paternal grandparents; an uncle; his best friend, Finnegan. A guestbook may be viewed and memories shared with t

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