Name: Visitation for Ben H. Soderberg Sr.
Start: 2014-02-21T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2014-02-22T02:00:00.000Z
Location: Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home

Ben H. Soderberg, Sr. Born: July 29, 1958; In Tucson, AZ Died: Feb. 19, 2014; In Barrington, IL Ben H. Soderberg Sr., age 55, of Crystal Lake, passed away February 19, 2014 at Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington. He was born July 29, 1958 in Tucson, Arizona to Terrence and Maryanna (Welechko) Soderberg. Ben was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of VFW Post 12014 in Crystal Lake. On April 14, 2000 he married Laura DeBruyne in Crystal Lake. Ben worked in construction and maintenance for District 47. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved kayaking and his greatest joy was teaching his grandchildren to kayak. He is survived by his wife, Laura; his mother, Maryanna Kottler; his children, Ben H. (Lynette) Soderberg Jr., Joshua R. Soderberg, Theresa R. (McRed) Valderama; his step-children, Michael T. (Sarah) Oglesby and Matthew T. Oglesby; his grandchildren, Zachary D. Soderberg, Ashe K. Valderama, Maximus M. Valderama, Rowan M. Soderberg; his step-grandchildren, Logan N. Oglesby, Shane W. Oglesby, and Payton A. Oglesby; his siblings, Joseph (Michelle) Bochantin and Ramona (Gene) Cramer; and his nieces and nephews, Andrew, Kimberly, Halie, and Theodore Bochantin, and Dylan Cramer. He was preceded in death by his father; and his step-son, Nathan T. Oglesby. Visitation will be from 3:00 to 8:00pm on Friday, February 21, 2014 at Querhammer & Flagg Funeral Home, 500 W. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake. The service will be at 7:00pm. Interment will be private. Memorials may be made to VFW Post 12014, PO Box 446, Crystal Lake, IL 60039. Online condolences may be made at: www.querhammerandflagg.com For information, call the funeral home at 815-459-1760.

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Published by Northwest Herald on Feb. 21, 2014.

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Mona Cramer

February 25, 2014

I will always remember you Ben as you are on my mind from the minute I wake up until I fall asleep. You were taken way too soon from us, and for that I mourn deeply every day. Be free my brother my love - and I hope you are kayaking!

Donna Vancil

February 24, 2014

MaryAnn, Laura, Ben's children- most of you don't know me. I am MaryAnn's first cousin in Southern Illinois. The "Benji" I knew was the young boy who came with his mom, stepfather, and brother (Raymona wasn't born yet) to visit my mom, my two sisters and me every summer. We always enjoyed the visits of our Chicago cousins! Honestly, I don't remember the last time I saw Ben. Joe, his wife, and MaryAnn came to visit us a few years ago. I still live on the home place where Ben came to visit as a child. While Joe was here he took pictures of my home to take back to show Ben. We talked about Ben coming for a visit as Joe knew his brother would enjoy spending time in Southern Illinois. I was so hoping Ben would be able to come some time for our Gajewski reunion and reconnect with his So. Illinois cousins. I watched Ben's video and can see he adored his grandchildren and family. You have my deepest sympathy. Donna Nehrkorn Vancil (Scheller, IL)

Donna Freeman

February 24, 2014

Laura, We were so sorry to read about Ben's passing and regret we were unable to give you our condolences in person. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. May the thoughts and prayers of family and friends help you cope at this difficult time. Jim and Donna Freeman

Debbie McClaughry

February 21, 2014

Josh,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of sorrow. I am so sorry to hear of your dad passing.

Debbie McClaughry (Frank's Barbershop)

Peggy Brink

February 21, 2014

Dear Ben Jr. I am so sorry to hear of your father's death. I hope you know he is no longer in pain or illness. May the good Lord look loving down upon you and your family. He was a good man.

Edna & John McCall

February 21, 2014

Josh and family, We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. May you find peace at this difficult time.

Peggy Brink

February 21, 2014

To Ben Jr. We are so sorry to hear of your father's passing. I know the family is sadden by this great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Your dad was a good man. He will always be in your heart and sometime he might even come to visit just to let you know he is ok. Our deepest sympathy to you.

Peggy and Tom Brink Cary, IL

Dan and Kelly Sandberg

February 21, 2014

Sorry to hear of Ben's passing, thoughts and prayers are with the family at this most difficult time.

Julie & Randy Weiss

February 20, 2014

Laura,Ben Jr., Josh, Theresa & Joe & Michelle, Randy & I were heartbroken to hear of Ben's passing. Remembering fun times at the 'Outpost' with the kids, paddle boating and just hangin' out at Church. We're so sorry that we cant make it to the service.

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