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BENJAMIN M. RAYMOND

1949 - 2017

BENJAMIN M. RAYMOND obituary, 1949-2017, MCHENRY, IL

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BENJAMIN RAYMOND Obituary

MCHENRY - Benjamin M. Raymond, age 68, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2018, at JourneyCare in Barrington. He was born September 1, 1949 in Columbus, Ohio to Leonard O. and Sara Jo (Winters) Raymond. Raised in Columbus, he was a 1967 graduate of Marion Franklin High School in Columbus, and married Suzanne Gail Neuman in 1973. Survivors include two children, Laura (Michael) Mitchell and Emily (David) Auston; two grandchildren, Kaylin and Brooklyn, and special friends Walter (Tracy) Johnson and their children, Caleb and Summer. Also surviving is a brother, Jack (Debbie) Raymond; and three sisters, Becky Raymond, Cindy (Jim) Borror, and Sue (Jerry) Courtney. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Suzanne, on February 12, 1999. A memorial visitation will be held from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, January 8, 2017, at Justen Funeral Home & Crematory, 3700 Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry, IL 60050. Visitation will resume Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the 11 a.m. service at the funeral home. Inurnment will follow in Woodland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to S.A.F. E. (Students Assisting Family Emergencies) which is a program that helps Dundee Crown HS students in need. Checks payable to SAFE and sent to 1500 Kings Road, Carpentersville, IL 60110. Ben Raymond on the memo field. For information, please call the funeral home at 815-385-2400, or visit www.justenfh.com, where friends & acquaintances may leave an on-line condolence message for his family.

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Published by Daily Herald on Jan. 6, 2018.

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Peter Vandenbergh III

January 6, 2018

* I was double-blessed in the Fall of 1996. I started my public school teaching career at Carpentersville Middle School...where I met Ben's wonderful wife "Zannie". She told me that she, me, and a few others were "more than special"...she was teaching Health and I was teaching a Computer Exploratory class - on really "old" computers. She said that we were so "special" because we received very little in the way of materials yet we came up with what blew away the administration. Shortly after receiving Suzanne's welcome, she introduced me to Ben. My first thoughts were: 1-What a great couple! 2-These two are consummate educators. and 3-Thank you Lord, for bringing them into my life. I stayed at CMS for 13 years. We were devastated when Zannie was taken from us. We marvelled at Ben's strength through it all. *** To the children and family...my deepest sympathy goes out to you. Though I had a short time with them, I learned so much from them. They taught me values of a good teacher as they were/continue to be GREAT teachers. They also showed/taught me the importance of committed communication in a marriage. I have been married for only 14.5 years; but their model stays with me. It's beyond comprehension that Zannie has been gone for almost 20 years...the memories are STILL here. The love that Zannie and Ben had/have will forever serve as a "guidebook" for others to only imitate. The Lord has now called Ban to be reunited with Zannie...may they continue right where they never really left off...together again. May the Lord re-join them...we are confident that it is already a "done deal". May the Lord that re-joins Ben with Zannie continue to hold you together as family - Remembering ALL of the Really Great Times you had together...May God Grant Ben rest-filled Peace...now that he IS re-united with Zannie. Peace To All!!!

Will miss you brother

Becky Raymond

January 6, 2018

January 6, 2018

Our deepest sympathy and condolences to the family.

We are very saddened by the loss of our dear friend and golfing buddy, and are eternally grateful for the privilege of time, joy and friendship that we shared.

We will forever miss and love our Benny Boy! You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Bill and Laurie Pitz

Sue Courtney

January 5, 2018

Will miss you big brother

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3700 Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry, IL 60050

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10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

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Justen Funeral Home & Crematory

3700 Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry, IL 60050

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