Benjamin St. John Sammons died on October 3, 2023. Ben was was born in Berkeley, CA, on December 29, 1964. He was the youngest of 5 children. He is survived by his sisters Donna Sammons (John Glessner), Michal Ann (Robert Greeboam), brother Matthew Morales (Marcela) and David Sammons, Jr. (Sharon), as well as his father David Sr. and stepmother Janis and numerous nieces and nephews.. He was preceded in death by his mother Rosemary (Sturtz) Sammons. Ben spent his youth living in Berkeley, CA, Rochester, NY and Cincinnati, Ohio before settling in the Chicago area.

Ben graduated from Oak Park High School, then obtained an Associate’s Degree from the Pittsburgh School of Industrial Design. He then returned to the Chicago area where he married LaRhonda Odgen. After they divorced Ben partnered with Cathy Tursman with whom he lived until moving to La Grange Park. Ben had a vivid imagination and was remarkably creative. He especially enjoyed drawing action figures and composing comic books, as well as creating beautiful airbrushed art and designing remarkable jewelry. Ben was a gentle and caring soul, thoughtful of others, always trying to believe in the best in them. He cared deeply for his family and friends. During the final months of his mother, Rosemary’s, life he traveled 200 miles to Springfield virtually every week to aid in her care. He was an avid sports fan closely following his beloved Bears and White Sox. When it came time to relax he would set in with a nice bourbon.

Ben moved at his own pace. He was easy going and never seemed rushed. He was good at  listening to others. He thought before he spoke, trying to understand their points of view and trying his best to help them understand his. When someone spoke he would often respond with “This is what I heard you say,” to make sure he understood what was being said.

Ben will be missed by his partners at work, his family and friends.