Benjamin James Bianco, 33, of Somonauk, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 16, 2026.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, February 21, from 10:00am until 12:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will be held at 12:00pm. Cremation rites will follow the service.
Ben was born July 15, 1992 in Ottawa, IL to John Bianco and Susan Wheeler. Ben loved music. He played the drums and the guitar and was a wealth of knowledge on music history. He enjoyed going to concerts, watching movies, playing video games, and was an avid reader. He was a friend to many, had a heart of gold, and was a fierce protector to those he loved, especially his nieces and nephews whom he loved like they were his own.
He is survived by his father, John (Janis) Bianco; his mother, Susan (Barry) Adams; his siblings, Richard (Serenity) Bianco, Kayla (Ryan) Adams, Maryssa Ebersole, Jose (Nina) Adams, and Brian (Dusty) Adams; his step siblings, David and Eric Elleson and Amy Hutchens; and his maternal grandmother, Judie Wheeler; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles.
He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, James Wheeler and paternal grandparents, John and Dorothy Bianco.
Memorial contributions in Ben’s honor may be directed to the family.
The online guest book may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.ottawafuneralhome.com