Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Hovingh, Benjamin "Ben"  John September 25, 2024
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                    HOVINGH

Benjamin "Ben" John Hovingh passed away at home on Sept. 25, 2024 after a years 
and a half battle with cancer. He was born Nov. 9, 1980 to his parents Timothy 
and Carol Hovingh. He was a 1999 graduate of Rockford High School.

He married the love of his life,Kristina Warren, on Oct.6, 2007. During their 
nearly 17 years  of marriage, they enjoyed life to its fullest.They were 
fortunate to take a final trip to the Upper Peninsula to enjoy the fall colors 
of beautiful northern Michigan. Ben loved building/constructing things around 
the house, having bonfires, kayaking, and just being outdoors. Know as 
"tractorman," he enjoyed working with his tractor and riding off-road vehicles 
at Silver Lake and other trails across the state.

He was a driver for J & H Trucking and previously worked for Herbruck's Poultry 
Ranch, Brenner Oil and Petersen Oil Company.

He is survived by his wife, Kristina; brothers Nicholas (Kendra) Andrew 
(Marissa) and David (Theresa) Hovingh; sisters Carlin (Matthew)Hoeppner and 
Jillian (Brandon) Willoughby; grandmother Dorothy Hovingh; special uncles 
Michael Hovingh and Denny Hovingh; and special friends Angela and Spencer 
Brandow and their children Madyson and Miles.He was preceded in death by his 
parents; and grandparents Charles Hovingh, Carl and Mary Hopkins.

A memorial service and luncheon will be held at 1 pm on Sunday, Oct. 13, at the 
First Christian Church (130 E.Washington St.,Ionia,Mich.) with Pastor Ethan Tews 
officiating. A Celebration of Life Party will follow at their home. Memorials 
donations may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society or directly 
to Kristina Hovingh to help during this time of need.

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