Benjamin Lee Kinkead
December 25, 1977 — July 25, 2014
Benjamin Lee Kinkead, 36, of Alburnett, died Friday, July 25, 2014, following a tragic motorcycle accident near Palo. Memorial Services: 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2014, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Marion. The family will greet friends from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, July 28, 2014, also at the funeral home. Inurnment: Oak Shade Cemetery, Marion.
Survivors include his parents, Terry Kinkead and Penny (William) Meier; his daughter, Hailye; siblings, Jennifer (Angel) Toro, Candie (Brian) Mustard, Stacy (Randy) Steinike, and Melonie Meier; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Benjamin was born on December 25, 1977, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Terry Kinkead and Penny Bird. Ben worked for Classic Countertops, installing countertops with one of his good friends. He was a motorcycle enthusiast, and loved riding his Harley with his friends. Ben had a special place in his heart for Brooke Tritle, the mother of his daughter, Hailye. He was a loyal friend and was loved by everyone he knew. He touched many people with his special smile. Ben volunteered numerous times to those less fortunate, with a special interest in autism.
A memorial fund has been established at Mike’s in Alburnett.
The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thanks to everyone at Mike’s for their support.
Please share a memory of Ben at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.
Survivors include his parents, Terry Kinkead and Penny (William) Meier; his daughter, Hailye; siblings, Jennifer (Angel) Toro, Candie (Brian) Mustard, Stacy (Randy) Steinike, and Melonie Meier; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Benjamin was born on December 25, 1977, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Terry Kinkead and Penny Bird. Ben worked for Classic Countertops, installing countertops with one of his good friends. He was a motorcycle enthusiast, and loved riding his Harley with his friends. Ben had a special place in his heart for Brooke Tritle, the mother of his daughter, Hailye. He was a loyal friend and was loved by everyone he knew. He touched many people with his special smile. Ben volunteered numerous times to those less fortunate, with a special interest in autism.
A memorial fund has been established at Mike’s in Alburnett.
The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thanks to everyone at Mike’s for their support.
Please share a memory of Ben at www.murdochfuneralhome.com under obituaries.
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