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Jul 5, 1928 - Jan 2, 2018
My sympathy to the Hammond family. Ben was always friendly and kind to all he met. I remember going in to purchase a lamp for my Mom...many years ago....it was her favorite...and I have it now...
VICKIE ROBINSON-BENEFIEL
January 03, 2018 | GREENUP, IL
Our sympathies to all of the family. Ben was one of the good guys! When his voice filled the church you couldn't help but get goosebumps!
Susan Sanders
January 03, 2018 | Westfield, IL
So sorry to read of Ben's passing. He was one of the nicest men I have ever met and a friend to all who ever knew him.
larry HARLOW
January 03, 2018 | Stoughton, WI
We love you so much, and will miss you deeply. Love you from Nick, Rhonda, Jarrett, Dillion, Kaleb, Aidan, and Dani Lynn Goeckner
Nick And Rhonda Goeckner
January 02, 2018 | Watson, IL
Benjamin Alanson “Ben” Hammond, age 89, of Marshall, IL passed away at 4:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at Union Hospital, Terre Haute, IN. He was born July 5, 1928 in rural Martinsville, IL, the son of Frederick Alanson Hammond and Eula Catherine Stephenson Hammond. On August 1, 1948 he married Irma Jean Edwards in Westfield, IL.
Survivors include his wife of over 69 years, Irma Jean Hammond of Marshall, IL; sons, Benjamin Alanson Hammond II (Beth) of St. Louis, MO and Frederick William Hammond (Darla) of Casey, IL; daughter, Linda May Livingston of Terre Haute, IN; son in law, Mike Rauckman of Shiloh, IL; sister, Roxana Lee Thompson (Frank) of Conroe, TX; eight grandchildren; twenty-one great grandchildren and many nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Frederick Howell and Riley Alan Hammond; sister, N. Lucinda (Cindy) Parker; son in law, Aaron Livingston; daughter, Brenda Kay Rauckman and infant daughter, Betty Ann Hammond.
Since 1961 Ben was self-employed as the owner and operator of Ben’s Radio and TV Service until his retirement. He had previously worked for Rider Furniture and USI in Tuscola. Ben was a faithful member of the Westfield United Methodist Church, where he taught Sunday school and served as a trustee and treasurer. He was a former member of the Westfield Village Board. He enjoyed spending time at the Casey Senior Social Center, fishing, playing pool, cards and dominoes and working crossword puzzles. Ben was inducted into the Softball Hall of Fame in Casey and spent six years remodeling Harlan Hall in Marshall, IL.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Westfield United Methodist Church with Rev. Eddie Hammond and Rev. Walter Miller officiating. Burial will follow in the Bean Cemetery, rural Martinsville, IL. Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. prior to the service at the Westfield United Methodist Church, 225 S. Madison St., Westfield, IL.
Memorial donations may be made to Casey Senior Social Center, 2 SW Second St., Casey, IL 62420.
To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Markwell Funeral Home of Casey – Westfield, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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