Benjamin C. Kobane
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Maureen Kelly
May 4, 2016
Dear Darla, John, and family
I just heard today about Ben's passing. I would have been at his funeral if I had known. Words can't express how sad I am feeling for your loss and for all of us who knew, loved, and had the honor of having him touch our lives. I enjoyed watching him grow up as a happy and adorable little boy into such a fine young man. He will never be forgotten and I will keep him and all of you in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless. XO
Love,
Maureen Kelly
Robert Destross
April 16, 2016
My thoughts and prayers go out to you & Darla & your family.
Larry Zagacki
April 15, 2016
John, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your son. You often spoke of Ben in our conversations at work. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this trying time. Larry
Karen Lobb
April 14, 2016
Dear Darla, I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved son Ben.It has been so hard to think of the pain his passing has brought to you and John.You are both in my daily thoughts and prayers since hearing the tragic news.God Bless You and Your Family.
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Kim Weller
April 14, 2016
Darla, it has been almost two weeks and my heart still aches for you and John. There are no words. May all of your friends and family help you through this most difficult time with loving thoughts and prayers for Ben, John and you.
Renato Anselmino
April 14, 2016
Sorry for your loss
Robert Casoli
April 14, 2016
My prayers our with your family
Vince Virga
April 13, 2016
I met Ben during orientation week our freshman year at Michigan Tech in 2011. Living across the hall from Ben, we got to know each other over the course of our first year. He would always stop in if my roommate or I were in our room and chat with us in between classes or at the end of the day and many times the conversation would devolve to a series of jokes or comments that would leave all of us laughing at the end. Ben also wasn't afraid to help a friend in need. I didn't have the best technical background with computers before I came to Michigan Tech and Ben was always my go-to man for problems that I couldn't solve on my own. No matter what he was doing it always seemed like he had a minute to spare to help me out when I needed it. After our freshman year I moved to a house in Hancock and we didn't see much of each other anymore. But every once in a while we would bump into each other on campus and it seemed like hardly any time had past. Although we never had deep, life-changing conversations, or delved into each other's pasts, I will always consider Ben a friend. My deepest sympathy goes out to the friends and family of Ben for their loss. I will keep you and Ben in my thoughts and prayers.
Patti Sterner
April 11, 2016
You were a great friend, one that made every class we had together fun and exciting. You always made me laugh, and always dealt with my bad jokes. You will be missed 'Ben-a-jam'.
Many prayers for your family for this difficult time. I'll be praying for you.
Love, "Pats"
michele pabst
April 10, 2016
Darla and John, We are so sorry to hear that Ben has passed away. It has been a few years since our sons have played together. We always enjoyed having Ben to our house. We were always comfortable having Tom to your home. They were good friends. Our prayers are with you both at this incredibly sad time. May the angels take good care of Ben.
Michele Pabst
April 10, 2016
Michele
Joyce Schlaff
April 8, 2016
Darla, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and John.
Hannah Daavettila
April 8, 2016
I am so sorry to hear about Ben passing away. I lived in the same dorms as him my first 2 years at Michigan Tech. I didn't know him as well as others did but he always said hi to me in the hallways, chatted in the kitchenette and offered advice whenever I was worried about a class or exam. He'll be remembered as a kind, funny, and all-around great guy. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.
Janice Slattery
April 7, 2016
John & Darla, I am so sorry for your loss. You have been in my thoughts constantly and will continue to be. Love, Jan
Tom Schneider
April 7, 2016
Not quite sure I have much to say that hasn't already been said. Ben was my roommate at Tech his first year, and I remember him always trying to help with things, including a few highly impractical yet amusing ideas for helping me when I was going through a rough patch. I lived with him for a year, but I doubt I ever knew him like others did. Sad that it takes something like this to realize that. Thoughts are with your family.
Mary Simon
April 7, 2016
Darla,
I am so sorry to hear about your son. Deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Mary Simon
Brittany Prosser
April 7, 2016
My condolences. I was shocked and saddened when I heard Ben had passed away. I've known Ben since middle school. We would do german homework and skits together. He lived a few mins away so would hangout and ride bikes or go swimming with friends . He was a weird goofy guy. He always thought i was weird, that was probally why we got along. He will be in my memories and prayers
Joseph Bissonnette
April 6, 2016
Very sorry for your loss
Ariel Pscheidl
April 6, 2016
I am so saddened to hear of the passing of Ben. Knowing Ben since elementary school, I have many fond memories of him. At my birthday party, no one was more fascinated with the magician than Ben was. Elementary school recess was spent with Ben quite frequently, and our friendship fondly extended into high school. He was always so kind and goofy in a great way that made people smile in a wonderful way. Kobane family, you are in my thoughts and prayers during this deep time of need.
Susan McLean
April 6, 2016
Dear Darla and John, with deepest sympathy in the loss of your dearest Benjamin. May the love and care of family and friends give you strength and comfort.
May Our Lord hold you close. With Prayers, Susan McLean
Scott Pomerville
April 6, 2016
When I'd heard Ben passed away, it shocked me. He was often a comforting face between classes at University. He was a wonderful person who touched a great deal of people whether he realized it or not. To his family, I'm sorry for your loss. And to Ben, may you rest in peace knowing that for forever changed my, and many other's, lives. Thanks for all you did to brighten my day.
Alex Dinsmoor
April 6, 2016
Ben was always a great friend through our four years together at Michigan Tech. It was always great to talk with him in our many classes together and in our hall together in the dorms. He will truly be missed.
jeff mcmahon
April 6, 2016
I played video games with your son, It is still a strange way to tell people you meet but what change I did get with him left a deep impression, He was a very fun person to be around, he would always lift my spirits and his influence will live on in and through me.
Alex Spikes
April 6, 2016
Over the last 5 years or so we had a lot of fun times playing games together. Sad to hear of your passing, you will be missed.
I pray for your family at this difficult time.
Michael Kobane
April 6, 2016
I'll miss you Ben. You were always a joy to be around. Prayers to yourself and your parents.
Love,
Uncle Mike
Dawn DeSchutter
April 6, 2016
Darla words can not express how sad I am for the loss of your son,Ben.
I will be praying for you and John through this most difficult time in your life.
Amy Gibbons
April 6, 2016
Darla, Words can not express how sorry I am for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lou Ann Ross
April 6, 2016
Darla and John, my deepest condolences to you. There are no words. Keeping you in my prayers. May you find strength in the many prayers for you.
Lisa Wickersham-Martin
April 6, 2016
Ben is on a hot air balloon ride to heaven, his mother showed him the way. Godspeed. God bless you and your family Darla. Love, Lisa WM
Edie Mares
April 5, 2016
Dear Darla,
So very sorry to hear about your Ben. My heart breaks for your loss, and I hope that happy memories can comfort you in the days ahead. You'll be in my continued thoughts and prayers. Love, Edie Mares
Germaine Brish
April 5, 2016
Darla, You and your family are in my prayers and thoughts at this time of tremendous loss.
Meghan Leddy
April 5, 2016
No words. Just prayer.
Kristin Powals
April 5, 2016
Darla, I am so very sorry. You all are in my thoughts and prayers, may wonderful memories fill your heart
Karen Daggy
April 5, 2016
Darla, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Monica Terranova
April 4, 2016
Darla, so sorry to hear of the loss of your "Ben" May God watch over you in this most difficult time. Monica
Jenni Warneck
April 4, 2016
Darla, I was heartbroken to hear of your loss. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Sandy Affer
April 4, 2016
Dear Darla, please know you and your family are on my heart , and in my prayers. I am so, very, very sorry. There really are no words. With Love, Sandy Affer
Kim Stanczuk
April 4, 2016
Darla, you and John are going through something no parent should ever experience in my book. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you experience this tremendous loss. I hope your happy memories of times spent with Ben will comfort you in the future. I am so sorry for all of you.
glorianne ebel
April 4, 2016
darla and john i am so sorry for your loss. i will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Susan Becker
April 4, 2016
Darla , I am so sorry for your loss of your son .Thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. .......Susan Becker
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