Bernard "Ben" Paul Kossenjans

Ben (Bernard) Paul Kossenjans, 24, of Lexington, KY formerly of Independence, KY and Columbia, S.C. passed away at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Edgewood, on Saturday, November 16, 2013. Ben was a graduate of Covington Catholic High School and the University of Cincinnati, while at U.C. he was active in Collegiate Ministries of Cincinnati. He enjoyed swing dancing, computers and religion. Ben is survived by his wife Lydia Joy (Parks) Kossenjans; his parents, Wilhelm and Rose Ann Kossenjans. He also leaves behind his brother, William (Letitia) Kossenjans and his sisters, Maria and Christina Kossenjans. He is also survived by his maternal grandparents, William and Phyllis Lunnemann, as well as, his father-in-law and mother-in-law Grant and Nellie Parks. He will be missed by his nephews Chase and Andy and his niece Keagan.