Mary (nee Votava) Benka, 91, of LaGrange Highlands; beloved wife of the late Richard Benka; loving mother of Jim (Mary) Benka, the late Tom Benka, & Sue Bochniarz; proud grandmother of Julie (James) Workman, James (Heather) Benka, Joe (Katie) Benka, Jeff (Katie) Benka, & Allison Kison (fiancé Patrick); great-grandmother of 12; dear sister of the late John and the late Tony Votava; preceded in death by loving parents Frank & Anna Votava; dear aunt and friend of many. Visitation Monday, November 5 from 8:45 to 9:45 am at Hallowell & James Funeral Home, 1025 W. 55^th St., Countryside to St. Cletus Church for Mass at 10 am. Interment Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Kindly omit flowers. Memorial donations in Mary’s name to Misericordia Heart of Mercy (misericordia.com/giving/donate-online) are appreciated. Funeral info: (708) 352-6500