Racine – Julie Ann Benner, age 63, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded with the love of family, on Saturday, May 11, 2024, after a brave 21-year battle with cancer – being diagnosed with stage III breast cancer in 2003. During this tough journey, Julie never lost her zest for life and never complained.

Julie was born on December 1, 1960 in Toledo, Ohio. She was a 1978 graduate of Memorial High School in Eau Claire, WI. On May 15, 1982 in Saint Edward Catholic Church, she was united in marriage with the love of her life, Jeffrey G. Benner.

Always busy and on the go, Julie loved being the property manager of the Marian Housing Center where she helped residents live independently and enhanced their quality of life. She had also been the manager of Claire's in Regency Mall and co-owned & operated Sheer Delight with her sister, Diane.

With profound Christian faith, Julie was a proud and faithful member of Racine Community Church of the Nazarene, where she was active in Bible study, nursery, Serve Racine program and hosted many Ladies' Tea gatherings. Julie had a kind heart & beautiful soul who was always concerned for the well-being of others by volunteering with various outreach programs.

With a great appreciation of the arts, Julie was exceptionally creative with scrapbooking, journaling, writing, gift baskets, all genres of music and was forever singing. Julie was a music roadie who enjoyed following the bands "Acoustic Horizon" and "Mesnard Location". Julie always looked forward to relaxing up-north at "Kamp Kirchner" in Mauston and floating in her pool at home.   Above everything mentioned above, Julie was a devoted wife & mom who loved nothing more than spending time with her grandchildren and being together with her entire family and extensive circle of friends.

Surviving are her husband of 42 years, Jeff; their daughters, Alyssa (Erik Jensen) Benner and Ashley (Nate Gholston) Benner; adored grandchildren, Gabriel Torres, Alexa Martin, Nate Gholston Jr. and Ada Gholston; mom, Louanne (William) Bartels; brothers & sisters, Rick (Betty) Weinstein, Diane (Butch) Boughton, Dean (Lisa) Weinstein, Stephen (Paula) Hansen, Lynn (Daryl Risler) Hansen and Eddie (Ann) Hansen; mother-in-law, Larie Benner; step mother-in-law, Marsha Benner; sister-in-law, Liz (Maurice) Hood; brother-in-law, Craig (Faith) Benner; very best-friend, Connie (Chuck) Kirchner; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Julie was greeted in Heaven by her father, Norman Weinstein; step-dad, Ed Hansen; and father-in-law, Charles Benner.

A memorial service will be celebrated at Racine Community Church of the Nazarene (8440 Spring Street) on Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 1:00 pm with Pastor Dave Bach officiating. Visitation will be at the church on Saturday, June 29, 2024 from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm. Memorials to "Racine Community Church of the Nazarene" or to "Racine County Food Bank" have been suggested.

Julie and her family would like to extend a heartfelt note of thanks to the many providers who stood by her side during the past 21 years, including Dr. Michael Mullane, Kelly Konesko, Kristin Maney & the entire staff at Aurora Cancer Center; Dr. Isaac Melguizo-Gavilanes, Dr. Daniel Lindsay, Dr. Kyle Swanson & the entire staffs of Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center and Aurora Medical Center – Mount Pleasant; Dr. Jerry Hardacre, Dr. Nicholas Wittry and the staff at Ascension All Saints Hospital; Corina Langley, Rochelle Harper, Chaplain Mark Allen and the staff of Gentiva Hospice. May God bless all of you!