Benjamin "Ben" Yackley

Benjamin "Ben" Yackley obituary

Benjamin "Ben" Yackley

Benjamin Yackley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home on Aug. 12, 2025.

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Benjamin "Ben" Yackley, age 49, a longtime resident of Naperville, IL, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025. He was born on November 1, 1975, at Edward Hospital in Naperville.

Ben is survived by his parents, Michael and Kathy Yackley, his brother, Patrick (wife, Dawn) Yackley, his sister, Karen (husband, Evan Bossert) Yackley, two nephews, Emmett Bossert and Garrison Yackley, and a niece, Lily Yackley.

Ben grew up in Naperville and graduated from Naperville North High School. He then went on to earn a degree from North Central College in Naperville. Ben lived in Costa Rica, Washington state and Medellín, Colombia. He had many jobs including auditing, compliance, and teaching ESL (English as a Second Language).

Services and interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Ben's memory can be made to a charity of the donor's choice.

Arrangements by Friedrich-Jones Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Naperville, IL.

For more information, please visit www.friedrich-jones.com or call (630) 355-0213.

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Kathy Yackley

Yesterday

I had a little boy, 49 years ago, my first. We learned together, how to get thru the days and nites. It was sometimes an arduous task, but we did it. He grew into a beautiful man with a big heart and big dreams. His smile would light up my day and his hugs were the very best. Somewhere along the way, he lost his light, and his smile and life became too big and he became too sad. He could not find his way back to home and peace. But he was mine for 49 years, and I will take that in my heart and hold it there forever. Love you always, Ben, Love Mom.

Tim Drendel

Yesterday

So very sorry to hear about your son Mike. I pray you and Kathy are well. I have only fond memories of all you Yackleys on KAMISTY FARM. God Bless Ben and y'all. Love and sincere sympathy. Tim Drendel

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