Chris Michael Bennett

Chris Michael Bennett, 64, residing in Mishawaka, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Bell Tower Health and Rehabilitation Center in Granger, IN.

Chris was born on May 11, 1955 in Niles, Michigan, to Cecil Albert Bennett and Gloria Jean (Johnson) Bennett, and has been a lifelong resident of this area, attending Brandywine High School, Niles. Chris worked many years as a handyman, and especially enjoyed working with drywall. He also enjoyed playing the drums in several local bands, was a huge Chicago Cubs baseball fan, and had a lot of fun with his pet dog, “Sugar.”

Chris is survived by his mother, Gloria Jean Bennett of Mishawaka; three daughters, Jen (Gabe) Moore of South Bend, and their children, Mya, Conner, and Madeline; Leslie Risner of Mishawaka, and her children, Parker and Keaton; and Misty Casteel of Somerset, KY, and her children Nicole, Daymon, and Emalee; son, Jeremy Protsman of South Bend, and his children, Hunter and Ashton. Also surviving are three brothers, Randy Allen (Roxie) Bennett of South Bend; Carl Andrew (Mary Lou) Bennett of Mishawaka; and Paul Steven Bennett of Niles. Chris was preceded in death by his father, Cecil Albert Bennett, and his brother, Danny Edward Bennett.

Funeral services for Chris will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, July 19, 2019 at Palmer Funeral Home – Hickey Chapel, 17131 Cleveland Road, South Bend, IN 46635, with visitation from 11:00am-1:00pm at the funeral home. Pastor Janet Cook will officiate. Graveside services and burial will follow at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger. 

Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 130 Red Coach Dr., Mishawaka, IN 46545 or to Center for Hospice Care, 501 Comfort Place, Mishawaka, IN 46545. 

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