Dana Billeen Gram Benfatto, 66, of Talent, Oregon, passed away on April 21, 2024 at her home while on hospice surrounded by her loved ones at her bedside.

Dana was born on May 22, 1957 in Carlinville, Illinois. She grew up in Nilwood, Illinois but spent most of her younger life in Springfield, Illinois. She was known to her husband, Ric, of 36 years as Dana Bunny. She and Ric resided for many years in Tennessee near the Smoky Mountains, which was her passion.

Dana is survived by her husband Ric, daughter Misty Gram of Talent, Oregon, sons Alex of Talent, Oregon, Shain (Deidre) Gram of Knoxville, Tennessee, Victor Benfatto of Pensacola, Florida, brother Danny (Angie) Nance of Girad, Illinois, sister-in-law Debbie Nance of Springfield, Illinois, Rosie (Fred) Governor of Eagle Point, Oregon, Jo (Floyd) Taylor of Phoenix, Oregon, brother-in-law Randy Dodge of Eagle Point, Oregon, grandchildren Kinslee, Kimber, and Khloe Gram, Lena, Michaylah and Viktor Benfatto, nieces and nephews Josh, (Destiny) Evans of Rochester, Illinois, and their children Bingham, Baiyler and Beckham, Dusten (Valerie) Nance of Lincoln, Illinois and their daughter Sylvia, Spence (Natalie) Williams and their children Coda, Lilly, Lizzy and Charity of Prospect, Oregon, Ben (Sarah) Dodge and their children Ella and Elliott of Medford, Oregon, Uncle Doug Frazier of Springfield, Mississippi along with Uncle and Aunt Bruce and Marla Shipp of Tampa, Florida and many other cousins throughout the United States.

Dana loved the colors pink, purple, periwinkle and many others. She loved daisies, carnations and sunflowers, along with hummingbirds, butterflies and dragonflies.

Dana was mostly known for her powerful belief in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

A service will be held in Dana's honor on April 27, 2024 at 1:00 pm at the MTN Church located at 40 E. Main Street Medford, Oregon 97501. The family is requesting no flowers, but only memorial contributions to be paid directly to the funeral home on Dana's behalf.