Porter, George W., 80, born to eternal life September 7 following a brief battle with cancer. Survived by his loving wife, Carol (nee Ferber), children; Dennis (Joanne), Mark (Ali), and Susan Benkowski, brother, Bob (Janet), sister, Ellen (Jim), a sister-in-law, Judy Porter, seven grandchildren; Alyssa (Patrick) Conger, Kristy Porter, Collin, Landin, and Leya Benkowski, Jenny (Ben) Brian, and Kristi Posson, five great-grandchildren; Tyler, Lindsay, Owen, Kiona, and June "Bug". Preceded in death by his granddaughters; Mandy and Jessica. Visitation at St. Joseph's Catholic Faith Community, S89 W22650 Milwaukee Ave., Big Bend from 11 AM-2 PM. Saturday, September 19. Funeral Mass at 2 PM. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in George's name.