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for BENJAMIN KEENEY
Joe Gassmann
November 9, 2021
Benny, I miss you very much and think of you often. You were, and will always be one of the funniest people I've ever known; and still, all these years later, make me smile and get the most genuine of laughs out of me.
Lucas Sieloff
January 20, 2010
Dear Keeney Family & Amanda,
My absolute deepest sympathy goes out to you all during this extremely difficult time. I am so very grateful, to have had the opportunity and pleasure to share several years of my life with your amazing son/brother/cousin/grandson/soul mate. Ben was more than a best friend to me, he was a brother, though not by blood, we had a mutual love and admiration for one another that will never be taken from me. I will always hold Ben near and dear to my heart, til we meet again. Thank you Nancy, Chuck, Pat, Amanda and the rest of the Keeney clan, for making me feel like family throughout the years. I will always have a special place in my heart for you all. Though Ben is no longer here in the flesh, he remains with us in spirit. I Hope and pray with all of my heart, that the good Lord will guide you all, and heal your broken hearts, for the days, months and years to come. Please know that I am here for you all, if there is anything you should ever need. With much love.
~Lucas Charles Sieloff
I would like to encourage everyone, to visit Ben's Facebook page, as we are constantly, tracking down and uploading pictures and video that anyone is willing to share. If you have some that you would like to post, feel free to get in-touch with myself or Pat.
Ashley Strub
November 29, 2009
Ben,
I was never fortunate enough to meet you but I have heard so much about you thru Amanda. You meant more to her than you will ever know. You were a wonderful man whose legacy will live on in our memories forever. I promise to do everything I can do take care of Amanda. Please always remind her that you are with her until you are able to meet again.
Love,
Ashley
November 17, 2009
Nancy Pat and Amanda,
I am so sorry for your loss. Ben was always a wonderful young man. I always enjoyed talking to him. He will be missed.
Marc Henry, Glen Ellyn,Il
Hector Santamaria
November 14, 2009
Nancy
My sincerest condolences and prayers are with you.
Hector
Doug and Mary Marier
November 13, 2009
Dear Nancy, Chuck, Sharon and Pat,
Today was indeed one of the hardest days we have had within our lives. For nine years we were blessed by the presence of your beautiful son and brother, Ben, within our lives. Amanda was so lucky to find a man like him. We loved Ben so much and will always have a place in our hearts for him.
Love,
Doug & Mary Marier
Mady Hamilton
November 13, 2009
Dear Martha and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I couldn't begin to imagine what your family is going through. God bless you all.
Mady Hamilton
Nisha Walia
November 13, 2009
Dear Nancy, I am so sorry hear of your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. May GOD give you the strength to deal with the untimely passing of your son.
Best Regards,
Nisha Walia
Ross Warrington
November 13, 2009
Dear Nancy,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you duriing this time of mourning. GOD bless you and may he bring peace to you.
Ross Warrington
Wayne and Marty Sieloff
November 13, 2009
Chuck,
We are so very sorry for your loss. We grieve along with you. Your son Ben was a special part of our family and will be deeply missed. Ben always made us smile. We will keep you and the rest of the family in our prayers.
November 13, 2009
I heard about Ben's death from the Free Beer and Hot Wings show and I just wanted to send my condolences. I have laughed several days listening to old tapes of Ben and Joe from their show. Obviously I didnt know your son but the great things that Joe has said over the air about him I can just imagine what a great man he was.
God Bless
Staci Chambers - Grand Rapids, Mi
November 12, 2009
Chuck.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
With deepest sympathy Ted and Linda Judycki.
Sophie and Jim Foran
November 12, 2009
Dear Nancy and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in our hearts and prayers in the days and weeks to come. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. God Bless.
Toyia Smith
November 12, 2009
Nancy,
My thoughts are prayers are with you and your family. I am sorry for your loss.
Brett Bjork
November 12, 2009
Keeney Family,
I didn't know Ben personally, but recognized him from Glenbard West and the people he hung out with. I am sorry to hear about your loss. I haven't heard anything but how nice and great of a person he was.
Mary Alice Springer
November 12, 2009
Dear Nancy, Family & Friends,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. I will continue to keep you in my prayers.
Larry Walberg
November 12, 2009
Dear Nancy,
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Kate Aubry
November 12, 2009
Nancy and family,
I am so saddened to hear about Ben's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and I am so very sorry for your loss.
Marty and Wayne Sieloff
November 12, 2009
Dear Keeney Family,
Ben was like a son to us.
We will miss his hugs, laughs, and all the family activities he came to be a part of. He was a huge part of our lives, and he always made us smile when he was around. We are heartbroken, but are so thankful for the time we had with Ben. We will treasure the memories we have of dear Ben.
It would be a privilege to be there for you and Pat in any way in the coming weeks and months. We love you both, and our hearts ache for you.
We are continuously praying for God to provide you strength during this hard time.
Sarah Ludwig
November 12, 2009
Dear Keeney Family,
There are no words for me to express how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Ben was an amazing person. I knew him through the Sieloff family, as Lucas's best friend. I have fond memories of us all hanging out together over the years and will never forget Ben. God bless Ben and all of your family. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Ms. V
November 12, 2009
I haven't seen Ben in several years, but that didn't mean I ever forgot him. It is impossible not to remember him walking through the halls of GLenbard West, impossible not to remember his spectacular smile, impossible not to remember how happy he and Amanda were when they were together. I remember what a great young man Ben was and surprisingly discovered he was also a talented writer. His loss weighs heavy on my heart. I will remember him and I will miss his smile and I will miss his words.
Matt Mullally
November 12, 2009
Dear Keeney Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I will never forget the many fond memories Ben and I had growing up together. He truly was an amazing friend to me and a great person. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Jen & Marc Marier
November 11, 2009
We are deeply grieving the loss of Ben. He was such a part of the Marier family and we cannot imagine the holidays and get togethers without him. He was truly one of the nicest people we have ever met. Know that while his time here was too brief, he touched the lives of many and will never be forgotten
Jeff & Sue Cleinmark
November 11, 2009
Nancy,
We are so sorry for your loss, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time
Jennifer Sieloff-Carter
November 11, 2009
Dear Keeney Family & Amanda,
I wish I had the words to express to you how much Ben meant, not only to me, but to my entire family. He was undoubtedly one of the greatest people I've had the pleasure of knowing. He came into our house one day, so many years ago, and it was as though he had always been there. And, even though he's gone - he will continue to be in our hearts forever. Please take comfort in knowing how many people his life has touched. We're all better for having known him and loved him. We're praying for you all.
Alison Sieloff-Haislip
November 11, 2009
Nancy and Pat,
I have so many wonderful memories of Ben, there are too many to count.
I know my little brother Lucas loved him so very, very much, as did all of us Sieloff's.
Ben was like my little brother, and I will miss him tremendously.
Ben was over at our house just about every day for years. There was never a dull moment with Ben and Lucas.
Those two were so silly...always laughing, always making everyone else laugh.
People search a lifetime to have the bond with a friend like the one Ben and Lucas shared. We were lucky to have witnessed it.
Please do not hesitate to call us if you need anything.
I know right now that you have a million things going on, and are overwhelmed, we are praying for strength for your family during this hard time.
I am so deeply sorry for your loss.
November 11, 2009
Dear Chuck and Nancy-Our hearts and soul are with you on your terrible loss.Ben was something special in our heart since he was our first grandchild.Trust in the Lord Jesus to carry you in your time of need---Mom & Dad Keeney
Lou Pagano II
November 11, 2009
To the Keeney Family,
I met Ben several times with my cousin Tom. He was always a nice and personable guy.
I'm very sorry for your loss. You will be in my and my family's thoughts and prayers.
Mary Rodino
November 11, 2009
Dear Nancy,
I am so griefstricken for you during this tragic time. There are no words for this terrible loss. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Mary Rodino
Jerry Lukas
November 11, 2009
Nancy, Just to let you know how much we feel for you during this time. Please accept our condolences and our prayers.
Jerry and Pat Lukas
Pamela Meidel
November 11, 2009
Dearest Keeney Family and Amanda,
I am writing this on behalf of all Ben's friends from Chicago Harbors. Ben was not only a co-worker he became a wonderful friend to many. Our memories and his smile will never be forgotten. Our sympathy to your family and the love of his life Amanda.
November 11, 2009
Gary, Alley, Patrick and I are heartbroken. We grieve for the loss of the dear, sweet, funny soul that Ben was. Your family is in our hearts, and our prayers are with you.
Love, Suzanne
November 11, 2009
Dear Nancy and Pat,
Our greatest sorrow is never again seeing Ben and Tommy walk in together and Ben's smiling face, as he says,"Hi, Mrs. Hartmann!" Our greatest joy is having such a wonderful, loving friend in our lives and now in our hearts forever.
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in our thoughts and prayers.
The Hartmann Family
Dennis & Julie Gonka
November 11, 2009
Nancy we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family at this most difficult time. Our hope is that with time your memories of the happy moments will sooth your broken heart until you are all together again.
Pamela Meidel
November 11, 2009
Dearest Keeney Family and Amanda,
I am writing this on behalf of all Ben's friends from Chicago Harbors. Ben was not only a co-worker he became a wonderful friend to many of us. Our memories and his beautiful smile will never be forgotten. Our sincere sympathy to your family and the love of his life Amanda.
Steve and Kathi Fafendyk
November 11, 2009
Nancy and Charles, we knew Ben only briefly as we are long time friends of the Mariers. Our family carries fond memories of Ben and Amanda, Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, We are truly sorry for your loss.
Jacqueline Cornwell
November 11, 2009
The Cornwell family grieves for the loss of your beloved son and brother, Ben. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Roberta Murphy
November 10, 2009
Dearest Mom Nancy and brother Patrick,
What an unfortunate way to rekindle the fond memories I have of your Ben and the friend he was to Billy. Our deepest sympathy to your family. Ben's friends will always be looking in on you and Patrick.
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