Mark Alan Benson, 48, of Pleasant Hill formerly of Fort Dodge, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2017. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 14th in the Chapel of the Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Snook, officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Thursday at Laufersweiler-Sievers Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, September 15th at Memorial Park Cemetery. Survivors include his daughter, Emily Flaig of Albia, IA; parents, Doug and Barb Benson of Pleasant Hill; brother, Brian Benson and his wife, Kelly and their children, Jacob and Karli of West Des Moines; and his grandmother, Louise Mock of Belmond, IA. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bruce and Marilyn Harris; Russell and Cleda Benson; Dena and Dave Schlesinger; and Bill Mock. Mark Alan Benson was born on August 21, 1969, in Fort Dodge. He attended schools here. Following his education, he worked for P.I.C. Pig Improvement Co as a herdsman and then later at Iowa Select Farms in Iowa Falls. Enjoyed riding and racing motor cross. Loved animals, especially his dog and best friend, Zoi.<...[more]