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Benjaman E. "Ben" Caviness - 80
12/23/1929 - 6/6/2010

Turner-Eighner Funeral Home Somonauk - Benjaman E. “Ben” Caviness, 80, of Somonauk, formerly of Aurora passed away Sunday, June 6, 2010 at Valley West Community Hospital in Sandwich. He was born December 23, 1929 in Stillwell, OK the son of Joe and Ellen (Soderberg) Caviness. He married Alice Stearns on April 18, 1953 in Aurora, IL. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Korean War. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Sandwich. Ben was a horseshoer and horse trainer for many years, a musician and a square dance caller. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and was also a loyal friend.

He is survived by his wife, Alice of Somonauk; five children, Star Lanigan of Chicago, Todd (Kay) Caviness of Leland, Robin (George) Taylor of Moneta, VA, Ben (Kelly) Caviness of Decatur, TX and Tracy (Jim) Windle of Oswego, IL; fourteen grandchildren, Megan and Patrick Lanigan, Justin, Matthew, Brittany and Keeley Caviness, Charles and Celia Taylor, LeAnne (Kurt) Shepard, Levi Caviness, Caleb (Malee) Caviness, Kyle, Jeramy and Cory Windle; three great grandchildren, Noah Shepard, Alice and Jewell Caviness; one sister, Colleen Caviness of Yorkville; two brothers, Douglas Caviness of TN, Larry Caviness of OK, and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Carmen Christensen; one brother, Lee Don Caviness.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk with the Rev. Steve Rogers officiating. Burial will follow at Lincoln Memorial Park in Aurora Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at the funeral home. For more information or to sign the online guest book go to www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com.


Turner-Eighner Funeral HomeFunera
13160 Rt. 34 W.
Somonauk, IL 60552
815-498-2363

Visitation:
Visitation will be from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at the funeral home.

Service:
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 10, 2010 at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk

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Visitor Comments
Todd: Sorry to hear of your dad's passing. So close to Matt's wedding too. May the Lord give you all strength during this time. My regrets to you mother also. In Christ's Love
Theron Simmons
6/8/2010 9:40 AM
 
Tracy, sorry for the loss of you father. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.
Jason Murphy
6/8/2010 10:57 AM
 
Tracy and Family, My love and prayers go out to you all. I know how much your Dad was loved and will be missed. Remember, I am right next door, and my home is open to whoever needs it. Love You, Ruthie
Ruth Woodworth
6/8/2010 11:54 AM
 
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. We were so sorry to hear this news. Charlie (Skip) and Linda Hale 6/8/2010
Skip and Linda Hale
6/8/2010 1:50 PM
 
We are so sorry to hear the news about Uncle Benny, he will be missed. He was a wonderful man and we will savor the many memories.
Lisa and Tim Murphy
6/8/2010 8:16 PM
 
Ben and Family, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Father. We know how special he was to all of you. God Bless you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Charlie and Valerie
6/9/2010 10:37 AM
 
Sorry to hear about your father, he will be sadly missed
Gary Cheek....mocherville
6/10/2010 9:28 AM
 
Todd and to all of your family sorry for the loss of your dad. I seen this in the aurora newspaper and remembered how when we were growing up togetherand hanging out over at your house way out on fifth ave. and your horses you all had. sure do miss the old days of allen school and simmons so may peace be with you and your whole family in this time of need. I am in the phone book if you care to maybe get together someday and reminise.
guy sickler
6/10/2010 10:43 AM
 
Your father left his legacy with two good sons and three beautiful daughters. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Danny
Benson Family
6/10/2010 12:37 PM
 
Todd and Family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that we are thinking of you.
Ellingson Family
6/10/2010 8:54 PM
 
I knew Ben a little bit; sorry I didn't get to spend more time with him because what time I did spend with Ben and Alice was always good. God Bless.
Rick Veras
6/15/2010 9:19 AM
 

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