Benjamin Collen Obituary

Lauren,
I just heard of your son's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this incredibly difficult time. Please take comfort in all the wonderful memories you have.

Dear Lauren,
Your loss has touched all who have known you and your family. Please know you have much support and many reserves in this uncharted territory where you are now journeying. Please let me know if I can help you in any way.

We are so sorry to learn of your loss. Words cannot describe our feelings.

John,
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved son. Please know that our family is praying for yours.

Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family during this most difficult time.

John, Lauren - My mind and heart were with you this morning even though my body was not. I know you are strong enough to keep going and get through this terrible time. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss and grief. May your good memories of Ben bring you some comfort.

All my love,

Cousin Francie

John, Lauren - My mind and heart were with you this morning even though my body was not. I know you are strong enough to keep going and get through this terrible time. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of terrible loss and grief. I hope your good memories of Ben can bring you some comfort.

All my love,

Cousin Francie

MY HEART HURTS AND WE HAVE NEVER MET. I CANNOT IMAGINE WHAT YOU MUST BE GOING THROUGH.

Our condolences to you on you loss.

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of grief. Know that you are not alone in your grieving.

Dear Lauren and Joel,
I am sorry to hear about your painful loss. I have many wonderful memories of having you in my first grade class, Joel, and I am so sad for you. I will pray for you, and I wish you God's comfort and peace.

Lauren and Family, I do not know you or Ben, but as a north suburban library 'sister' of yours, I want you to know how saddened I am by your loss. My heart goes out to you all. You and your son will be in my prayers, and please know that God will help your through this terrible grief.

I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you. Sarah- please come over for a hug anytime.

John,

I was very saddened to hear about the loss you and your family have suffered. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during these very difficult times. God bless you!

Lauren and family. There are no words that can comfort you at this terrible time. But know that others are thinking of you and your family during this time. Know that you are in our hearts and prayers. Think of all the beautiful memories that you have of your son and smile since these are the times that we will treausre in our hearts forever. No one can ever take away from these precious moments.

Our heartfelt condolences.

John, Rita and I are saddened by your family's loss of your treasured son. Our prayers are with you.

I am so sorry to learn of B.J.'s death - I remember him fondly as a Junior Kindergarten student who loved to share his ideas and work with various art materials.

My heart goes out to you and you your family in this time of grief. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family now, and always.

I am so sorry to hear about your son Ben. I remember meeting him when Sarah was in my First Grade class so many years ago.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

I was deeply saddened to learn of Ben's passing. My heartfelt sympathy to you. May the comfort of friends and family be your strength now and in the days ahead.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Our hearts go out to all of you in your darkest hour. We're all so saddened by the loss of Ben. Our deepest condolences.

We are so sorry to learn of your loss. We all remember Benjamin fondly and are sending you love today.

Fondly, Daniel Tietzer, Marti Goldzwig, Greg Tietzer, and Glenne Tietzer

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. May God give you the understanding of it all someday. Until then, remember that God will get you thru this with all the strength you need.

John,

I was deeply saddened by the news of Benjamin's passing. Please know that you are all in my prayers.

I'm so sorry, your son was a very nice young man. Your family will be in my prayers.

I am deeply saddened by the news. I pray that your son's memory and spirit will be forever loved and cherished by all.

John and Lauren,
Our deepest sympathies go out to you in this time of terrible loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you strength in your time of need.

My deepest sympathy goes out to the family, I didn't know him personally. God will give you the strength you need. I will keep John,Lauren,Joshua Sarah, Joel & family in my prayers.

I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this incredibly difficult time. Please take good care. Shelley

John, I can not imagine how hard this must be, please know my thoughts are with you at this time of deep sadness. Cathy

I want to express my deepest sympathy to John and Lauren. My heart goes out to you both. There are no words to describe the pain we all feel for you. If there is anything I can do, please do not hesitate to call upon me.