BENJAMIN F. "BEN" CALVERT Jr.

Oh my goodness. I just did a search on your father as I was thinking about your family and found Ben had passed. Dear Benji and Chris, your parents were my best friends when I lived in Bolingbrook. I'm so sad for you but I know you have plenty of good memories. With love, Babs, Frank, Melanie and Angel

My parents moved to Raleigh, North Carolina when I started college at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1985, because of work. A memory I have always held close to my heart (even more so now) is Ben ‘filling in' for Dad's day my freshman year, so coming down for the football game that weekend. I think the chance to see a game in person at Memorial Stadium after having been away for a while was as special if not more so for him. Ben you will be missed but never forgotten.

I was so sorry to hear of Ben's passing. I attended high school with Ben, Rae, and Kay in Edwardsville. We delivered newspapers in the same rural area and often teamed up up speed up the deliveries. Ben was truly one of the good guys. I will miss him.

I want to let you know how sorry we were to read about your dad. Ben and your mom we knew when all of you went to St John Church. I hope that the beautiful memories of your parents, you will carry with love and comfort and peace for ever. Don and Martha Miller, Naperville, Il.

We knew Ben as a young boy and teen. He was our neighbor in Edwardsville. We remember a young man who delivered our newspaper, mowed our yard and was a terrific person. We remember our neighborhood softball games at McClleans.It's been years since we saw him but we remember a hard working, very kind young man. Our sympathy to the family. Your husband,dad,grandfather,brother was a special person. Ernie Howard family

Ben was truly one of a kind. His love of life and sense of humor will always be remembered. We express our deepest sympathies to Pat and the boys for Ben's loss, and you are in our prayers always.

I keep looking over at the garage and there are no longer any interesting projects underway. I'm going to miss the never ending pottery activities. Never a dull moment at the Calvert Art Studios and Beer Garden. We'll miss you Ben.

Dr. amd Mrs. Calvert and family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the wonderful memories of your dad comfort you during this difficult time. Joe and Kim Mardjetko and Family