Benjamin C. Imhoff, 90, of Huntley, passed away April 18, 2023. He was born April 5, 1933, in Marengo, Illinois to Henry and Ella Imhoff. He met the love of his life, Kathleen (Ryan) Imhoff and they were married on September 26, 1959. Through their years together they built a strong family bond and enjoyed traveling together. Ben and Kathleen spent the better part of their retired years between Illinois and Florida, where Ben enjoyed early morning breakfasts, socializing with friends, and a competitive game of Bocce.
Ben was survived by his children who admired him beyond words- Tracey (Mark) Paulson, Holly (Ed) Guida, and Ryan (Marcie) Imhoff. His grandchildren Chuck (Kathy), Kelsey (David), Aubrey, Jordan (Berto), Chloe (Evan), Jade, Ysabel, Ben and great grandchildren Jacob, Drew, Arya, Rio, and Charlie were everything to him.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Kathleen, and his siblings, Flora, Russ, Vernie, George, Jennie, and Tupe.
Public visitation will be on Saturday, April 22, 2023, from 9:30-11 am. with a funeral service beginning at 11 am. All will be held at DeFiore Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley.
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772. Online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com.
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Tracey, Holly and Ryan, I was so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. He was always kind and caring toward me and I will cherish that memory of him until we meet again. We have lost one of the good ones for sure. My deepest sympathy. Cheryl
I was so sorry to hear of Ben’s passing. Ben was a gentle and wonderful soul and will be greatly missed by all.
My prayers and thoughts are with all of you today. I was so privileged to know Ben and Kathy at the Beach and Tennis for many years and Ben was such a Gentle Man and I was so glad to have both their friendships over the years. My sincere sympathy. Diane Korkosz
I am so sorry and sad loosing a very warm, caring and pleasant friend and neighbor for 23 years in sun city. My husband Fernando who passed away 4 years ago and Ben had enjoyed each other playing tennis, bocce , drinks on the driveways , chats both of our patios while eating and sipping their drinks and enjoying the backyard bbq. Ben was a gentle , compassionate and very likeable person . Those were precious memories and will always be cherished. My prayers and condolences to his family. God loves him and May he rest in peace.