Carol Mary Benson

Carol M. Benson, age 79, of Columbus, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017. She was born in Columbus, OH on May 30, 1938 to the late Anthony and Beatrice (Castrop) Smigelski. Carol worked with the dealers at the BMV for more than 20 years. She was a member of Walnut Heights Civic Association and a treasurer of her OPERS chapter. In her free time she enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading, cooking amazing meals, and cheering on her OSU Buckeyes! Carol is survived by her children, Regina Benson, Rita (Brenda Okeeffe) Benson, Mary (Gary) Triplett, and Matthew (Holly) Benson; brothers, David (Marjorie) Smigelski, Earl Smigelski; grandchildren, Megan (Adam) Gonce, Amber (Nick) Stephenson, Rio and Maya Benson; great-grandchildren, Dillon Triplett, Lucas Gonce, Nicholas and Wyatt Stephenson. She is also survived by her Aunt Charlotte (Smigelski) Tulgetske. Family will receive friends Tuesday, July 4, 2017 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Schoedinger East Chapel, 5360 E Livingston Columbus, OH. A mass of Christian burial will be held Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 10:00 am at Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal 5225 Refugee Rd, Columbus, OH. Interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery. Please visit www.schoedinger.com to leave fond memories of Carol.