Mary Joan Benjamin

Mary Joan Benjamin, 63, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Sunday, October 12th, at University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas. Mary was born in Caldwell, Kansas on May 15, 1951, daughter of the late Carolyn (Dempsey) and Jack Eschbaugh. She worked as a photographer for many years. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Salina. Survivors include her husband, Bob Benjamin; two sons, Brant Benjamin and wife, Martina, of Salina, Kansas; Shawn Benjamin, of Salina, Kansas; grandson, Aidan Benjamin; brother, Tom Eschbaugh and wife Laura, of Michigan. Visitation will be held Thursday, October 16, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, Salina. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, October 17, 2014 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, in Salina, with Bishop Brunner officiating. Burial will be held at 2:30 pm at Emmanuel Cemetery in Berryton, Kansas.