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Personal note from Andy, Diane, Bryan and Rebekah Benjamin

Thank you so much for everyone's love and support during this difficult time. Losing Carly has been very difficult, but it's been made a little easier by this community of people. We will miss Carly so so much and would love to have you share your favorite memories of her on this website.

Because so many have asked us how to support Carly's legacy, we've set up a fund that will help cover the unexpected expenses faced by Carly's estate, plan remembrances in the future, and ensure her legacy lives on in the artistic ventures she held so dear: http://spot.fund/t7cmqsc

Thank you very much for your support, love, and kind remembrances.

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Obituary

Carly Anna Benjamin died unexpectedly on Saturday, October 7, 2023 in Champaign, Illinois. Born to parents Diane and Andrew Benjamin at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bloomington on April 12, 1990, Carly was the beloved sister of Bryan Benjamin (Rebekah) of Hartland, Wisconsin.

Carly graduated from Tri-Valley High School in 2008, where she was active in photography and art. She went on to attend Paul Mitchell’s The School, earning her credentials in 2009. She moved to …

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What were Carly's favorite artists or styles of art?
I have a very sweet drawing she did of me and my (now ex) husband for our wedding gi…
I have a very sweet drawing she did of me and my (now ex) husband for our wedding gift. She wa…
I have a very sweet drawing she did of me and my (now ex) husband for our wedding gift. She was so kind and talented an…
What were Carly's favorite songs or musical artists?
We talked about our shared love of Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots (Flaming Lips alb…
We talked about our shared love of Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots (Flaming Lips album) at the…
We talked about our shared love of Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots (Flaming Lips album) at the Brass Rail a couple of t…
What were Carly's favorite movies?
Titanic!
Titanic!
Titanic!
What were Carly's favorite tv shows?
We still have her Northern Exposure DVDS <3
We still have her Northern Exposure DVDS <3
We still have her Northern Exposure DVDS <3

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Born

April 12th, 1990
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Graduated from high school

2008
Tri-Valley High School, East Washington Street, Downs, IL
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Graduated from college

2009
Paul Mitchell The School Normal, East College Avenue, Normal, IL

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Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Benjaminville Cemetery

13000 North 2400 East Road, Ellsworth, IL 61737

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