Arthur Edward Benson, Overland Park

Services for Arthur Edward Benson, 47, of Overland Park, were Monday at McGilley & Hoge Chapel in Overland Park.

Mr. Benson died Thursday, April 7, 2005, at Shawnee Mission Medical Center.

He was born July 9, 1957, in Olathe, the son of Robert Earl and Gladys Jean Prather Benson. He graduated from Shawnee Mission North High School in 1975.

Mr. Benson was a member of KART Racing Assn. and active in Boy Scouts.

He is survived by his wife, Theresa Benson, of the home; a son, Rusty, of the home; a sister, Margaret Hopkins, Lawrence; and stepmother, Marilyn Benson, Deming, N.M.

The family suggests memorials for Rusty Benson, sent in care of the funeral home, 8024 Santa Fe Drive, Overland Park 66204.