Obituary
Marvin Norris Benn, beloved husband, father, lawyer, athlete and violin aficionado, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, November 17, 2019 due to complications from Parkinson's Disease; a battle he fought heroically for over 15-years. Marvin was 75.
Born on Chicago's West side on September 24, 1944 to Jack and Lillian Benn, Marvin graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in electrical engineering. He went on to earn a juris doctorate from the University of Illinois in 1971. Marvin was a founding partner of the law firm Hamman and Benn, where he specialized in intellectual property law.
Marvin is survived by his wife Karen (nee Katz) Benn, whom he married on November 4, 1979, his son Aaron (Diana) Benn, two daughters Lauren Benn and Samantha Benn, and brother-in-law Robert (Sharon) Katz. Beloved by many, Marvin will be missed by his nephew, nieces, cousins, extended family and friends.
Chapel Service Wednesday, November 20, 2019, 12:15PM at Shalom Memorial Funeral Home, 1700 W. Rand Road, Arlington Heights. Interment at Shalom Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Rush University Medical Center for Parkinson's Research, (RUMC for Parkinson's Research), 1201 W. Harrison Street - Suite 300, Chicago, Illinois 60607-3319, rush.convio.net/tribute. For information and to leave condolences: 847-255-3520 or www.shalom2.com