Mary Helen Benoit

Mary “Helen” Benoit, 90, of Kankakee, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025, at her home. She was born June 11, 1934, in Manteno, the daughter of Joseph “Joe” and Ellen Fox. On September 20, 1957, she married James P. Benoit at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Manteno. She was a registered nurse. She worked at many places in the community; riverside, Shapiro Developmental Center, and Pediatrician Dr. Raisdon’s office. For the last 9 years of her career, she worked and retired from Ludeman Developmental Center in 2002. Helen was a member of St. Theresa in 60’s & 70’s and then a member of St. Patrick’s in the 80’s & 90’s. She is survived by her daughter, Michele Benoit; grandchildren, Cole Benoit, Jenny Benoit, Alena Benoit, and Ian Benoit; great grandchildren, Caleb Benoit, Jeremie Servies, Kylie Benoit, Peyton Benoit, Malachi Benoit, and Nova Benoit; and sisters-in-law, Mary Therese Brit and Marlene Fox. Helen is preceded in death by her husband; daughter, Kelly Benoit; siblings, Paul Fox, Phil Fox, John Fox, Joe Fox, Jimmy Fox, Bernard Fox, Anita Iravedra and Theresa Dixon; and her parents. Services are private. Our Sweet Mother left for Heaven a few days ago, how do I know she’s in Heaven? She raised myself and my sister, my sister’s four children, and two of her great grandchildren, and was a dear friend to all of us. We will also miss her twinkling Irish Girl smile and complete unconditional love and understanding. You were an angel to all of us mom, you will be so missed. Love, Your Family