BENTON – Liam Scott Tate, just 3 weeks old, of Benton, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on Saturday, August 16, 2025.

He was born on July 24, 2025, at SSM Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, to Taylor Nichole Tate and Brad William Greeney, both of Benton.

Liam is lovingly remembered by his siblings: Alannah Tate, Remington Greeney, Meelah Greeney, and Daylynn Greeney. He is also survived by his grandparents: Scott Tate, Lola Swan, and Jim and Karen Greeney, all of Benton; great-grandmother Patricia Tate of Benton; and a host of loving aunts and uncles: Gina Tate, Shannon Tate, Jeremy Tate, Benji Tate, Michael Tate, Matthew Hayes, and Christi Volkman. Also surviving are great-aunt Alice Schablowsky and her husband Rick of Mulkeytown, along with several cousins.

Private graveside services will be held at Masonic & Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton, with Rev. Rick McClintock officiating.

The Leffler Funeral Home of Benton is entrusted with arrangements.

To leave online condolences for the family, please visit www.lpfuneralhome.com.

“Jesus Loves the Little Children.”

Please keep Liam’s family in your thoughts and prayers.