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Benjamin James Lolley
Service Date:September 1st, 2011

Benjamin James Lolley Eureka- Benjamin James Lolley, 16, of Eureka, IL passed away at 5:23 pm on Friday, August 26, 2011 in Eureka, IL. He was born on December 9, 1994 in Stillwater, OK a son of Jim and Dianne Michelle Bates Lolley. Surviving is his mother, Michelle Lolley of Eureka, IL; two sisters, Nikki (Ben) Chew; Chelsea Lolley, both of Eureka, IL; paternal grandparents, Bob and Leonia Lolley of Valdosta, GA; and maternal grandmother, Virginia Lowry of Perkins, OK. He was preceded in death by his father, and maternal grandfather, Roy Arthur Bates. Ben was a student at Salem Ranch in Flanagan, IL where he was just a few weeks short of graduating from High School. He enjoyed horseback riding, training horses, fishing, weightlifting, and various sports. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 6:00 pm on Thursday, September 1, 2011 at the Eureka Nazarene Church. Rev. Nathan Thomas will officiate. There will be no visitation. Cremation rites will be accorded and burial of ashes will be with his father in Perkins Cemetery in Perkins, OK at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Salem 4 Youth Ranch in Flanagan, IL. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com.
  • From:  Peters Family

    Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. Praying for your family.

  • From:  Barb Smith

    My sympathies and prayers are with all of you.

  • From:  Warren Hebert

    Michelle, Your brother in law Bobby is a personal friend. He told us about Ben and your dreams of getting your family to Oklahoma on a ranch. You and your family are in our prayers. May you be flooded with the best of memories of your son.

  • From:  JoEtta Hinrichsen

    My heart just aches for your family and I want you to know you are in my prayers. May the Lord wrap you in His loving arms to help you through the days ahead. You are in my prayers.

  • From:  Sally Quast

    I am praying for your family at this sad time. My heart goes out to you.

  • From:  Earl Cecil

    You are in our prayers. We recently met Ben at our annual convention in Fort Wayne. What a delight. We don't understand however you are in our thoughts and prayers for the comfort of Christ's presence and peace may be there for you as you grieve. Earl & Cheryl Cecil and the FEC Family

  • From:  Gagnon Family

    Your family has been through a lot. Our hearts ache for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Dave & Sandi Gagnon (Adventure Christian Church)

  • From:  Traci Minton

    There are no words to explain our sorrow for all Bens family and friends,I had the pleasure of meeting him a few times and he was a very courteous young man.My daughter Taylor was friends with him and liked to let him know that she considered him family even called him Cuz..telling him that family is not just blood...he will be forever remembered and loved...Prayers for all of you...

  • From:  Vance Family

    Please accept our deepest sympathies during this time of loss. We continue to lift you up in prayer, for comfort, peace and strength.