Benjamin Curtiss Hayes's obituary , Passed away on November 1, 2025 in Wheaton, Illinois

Benjamin Curtiss Hayes

December 23, 1999 - November 1, 2025 (25 years old)

Wheaton, Illinois

Benjamin Curtiss Hayes's obituary , Passed away on November 1, 2025 in Wheaton, Illinois

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Hultgren Funeral Home and Cremation Services

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Benjamin Curtiss Hayes

December 23, 1999 - November 1, 2025 (25 years old)

Wheaton, Illinois

Benjamin Curtiss Hayes Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Benjamin Curtiss Hayes of Wheaton, Illinois, who passed away on November 1, 2025, at the age of 25, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Benjamin Curtiss Hayes to show support.

In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Benjamin's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that his spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.

He is survived by: his parents, Aaron Hayes and Michelle Hayes (Sheli); his siblings, Caleb Hunter Hayes, Elijah John Hayes (Blake), Heather Cisowski and Shelbie Ranft; and his grandparents, Jane Hayes, John and Sue Geiman. He is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins, caretakers, and great friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 14th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Faith Evangelical Covenant Church (2001 Lakeview Dr, Wheaton, IL 60187). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 15th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

In memory of Benjamin, donations can be directed to Covenant Harbor Bible Camp at GiveCovenantHarbor.org or to Give Kids the World at GKTW.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Hultgren Funeral Home and Cremation Services



Fri

Nov 14

Visitation

4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Faith Evangelical Covenant Church
2001 Lakeview Dr, Wheaton, IL 60187

Sat

Nov 15

Celebration of life

11:00 AM

Faith Evangelical Covenant Church
2001 Lakeview Dr, Wheaton, IL 60187

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November 3, 2025

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“I taught Ben when he was in second grade. He had the biggest smile and the most contagious laugh. When he laughed we all had to laugh too. All of his classmates loved him.”


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