Gaylord Ben “Benny” Harlan, 80, of Opdyke, Illinois, passed away at 9:46 pm June 9, 2026 at his home, surrounded by loved ones. He was born December 17, 1945 in Mount Vernon to the late William Dayton and Evelyn (Rodatz) Harlan. Ben married Rhonda (McPheeters) Harlan in 2017, and she survives. In addition to his beloved wife, Ben is survived by his daughter, Kira Kash of Ewing, Illinois, and husband, Matt; grandchildren, Abbigail, Alexandria, Ca…
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