Bennett Matthew Mills
December 14th, 2006 - December 4th, 2023
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Bennett's Obituary
Bennett Matthew Mills, Coloma, passed away Monday December 4th, 2023. He made his musical debut on December 14th, 2006 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to parents David and Susan.
Visitation for Ben will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 4p.m. to 7 p.m. at Filbrandt Chapel, 1076 S. Bailey Ave, South Haven, Michigan 49090. A Funeral Mass for Ben will be held on Sunday December 10, 2023, at 2 p.m. at St. Basil Catholic Church, 513 Monroe Blvd, South Haven, Michigan 49090.
Ben is survived by his parents, Susan Till, David (Shannon) Mills, and his younger brother Parker Mills. Grandmothers, Chari Williams, Bernice Mills, and Deanna Till. Aunts and uncles, Rebecca (Troy) Fear, Kimberly Barber, Andrew (Alex) Williams, Matthew (Chris) Mills, Erin (Dustin) Snyder, Neil (Kim) Compton, Hank (Morgan) Compton, and Dean Compton. Also survived by; First friends and cousins, Seth (Cory) Fear, Kailey (Strauss) De Vries, Sagan Barber, Remle Kelly, Caden, Leilani, Kiera Mills, Lydia and Brynn Snyder, Johnathan, William, Andrew, Henry, Savannah, and Weston Compton.
Ben was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Douglas Till, Les Mills and his cousin Bronagh Barber.
Ben attended St. Basil Catholic School in South Haven until 7th grade, where he was active in choir, altar serving, book challenge, and playing trumpet with the South Haven Band. He also had the distinction of being the first student to break an arm at the annual ice-skating field trip. A Junior at Coloma High School and a Freshman at Lake Michigan College, Ben was pursuing his dream of becoming a biologist. Very familiar with flora and fauna, Ben enjoyed foraging for wild foods and had hoped to taste the elusive local pawpaw fruit. He enjoyed his first job washing dishes and manning the phones at Pizza Hut. His free time was spent playing video games with his brother, hanging out with friends, cooking, baking bread, listening to music, singing (he did a mean Cher impression), crocheting, watching his favorite movies, wearing pink on Wednesdays, traveling (he recently visited England, Ireland and France), experiencing new foods, playing board games, and reading. Lighthearted and fun-loving Ben brought joy and smiles everywhere he went. He cared deeply for others and was the first to provide comfort and support to his friends and family, often putting their needs before his own. Although only sixteen, Ben knew who he was.
In Ben’s memory please consider donating to the St. Basil Catholic School Endowment Fund. To view Ben’s personal webpage please visit www.starksfamilyfh.com Arrangements have been entrusted to Filbrandt Chapel-Starks Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Services. 269-637-0333
Visitation for Ben will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 4p.m. to 7 p.m. at Filbrandt Chapel, 1076 S. Bailey Ave, South Haven, Michigan 49090. A Funeral Mass for Ben will be held on Sunday December 10, 2023, at 2 p.m. at St. Basil Catholic Church, 513 Monroe Blvd, South Haven, Michigan 49090.
Ben is survived by his parents, Susan Till, David (Shannon) Mills, and his younger brother Parker Mills. Grandmothers, Chari Williams, Bernice Mills, and Deanna Till. Aunts and uncles, Rebecca (Troy) Fear, Kimberly Barber, Andrew (Alex) Williams, Matthew (Chris) Mills, Erin (Dustin) Snyder, Neil (Kim) Compton, Hank (Morgan) Compton, and Dean Compton. Also survived by; First friends and cousins, Seth (Cory) Fear, Kailey (Strauss) De Vries, Sagan Barber, Remle Kelly, Caden, Leilani, Kiera Mills, Lydia and Brynn Snyder, Johnathan, William, Andrew, Henry, Savannah, and Weston Compton.
Ben was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Douglas Till, Les Mills and his cousin Bronagh Barber.
Ben attended St. Basil Catholic School in South Haven until 7th grade, where he was active in choir, altar serving, book challenge, and playing trumpet with the South Haven Band. He also had the distinction of being the first student to break an arm at the annual ice-skating field trip. A Junior at Coloma High School and a Freshman at Lake Michigan College, Ben was pursuing his dream of becoming a biologist. Very familiar with flora and fauna, Ben enjoyed foraging for wild foods and had hoped to taste the elusive local pawpaw fruit. He enjoyed his first job washing dishes and manning the phones at Pizza Hut. His free time was spent playing video games with his brother, hanging out with friends, cooking, baking bread, listening to music, singing (he did a mean Cher impression), crocheting, watching his favorite movies, wearing pink on Wednesdays, traveling (he recently visited England, Ireland and France), experiencing new foods, playing board games, and reading. Lighthearted and fun-loving Ben brought joy and smiles everywhere he went. He cared deeply for others and was the first to provide comfort and support to his friends and family, often putting their needs before his own. Although only sixteen, Ben knew who he was.
In Ben’s memory please consider donating to the St. Basil Catholic School Endowment Fund. To view Ben’s personal webpage please visit www.starksfamilyfh.com Arrangements have been entrusted to Filbrandt Chapel-Starks Family Funeral Homes and Cremation Services. 269-637-0333
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