Benjamin "Benji" Kurian, 30, of Grayslake passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 11, 2011 in Glenview. He was born on October 12, 1980 in Waukegan to Kurian E. and Mariamma Kurian. He is survived by his loving family, wife, Rolly Kurian; parents, Kurian E. and Mariamma Kurian; brother, Ron (Joycee) Jacob; sister, Roshney (Roy) Issac; nieces and nephews, Divya, Nicholas, Matthew and Dylan; cousins, Bibin, Mithin, Rijul, Ancy and many other family members and friends. Benji was an active member of the Chicago Marthoma Church serving as the church secretary, and involved with the youth fellowship helping to bridge the gap between the youth and adults. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 16, 2011 from 4-9 pm at Chicago Marthoma Church, 240 Potter Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60016. Funeral services will take place on Friday, June 17, 2011 at 10:30 am with one hour of visitation prior to services at Lakeland Evangelical Free Church, 440 N. Hunt Club Rd., Gurnee, IL 60031. Burial will follow at Warren Cemetery & Mausoleum, Gurnee.