Benjamin G. “Ben” Stiner, 67, of Burlington, Michigan passed away Friday, October 9, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.
In keeping with Ben’s wishes, he will be cremated and a memorial gathering will take place in spring 2027.
The family is being served by Lighthouse Funeral & Cremation in Union City.
Ben was born July 3, 1959, to Kenneth and JoAnn (Schick) Stiner in Marshall, Michigan. He graduated from Tekonsha High School with the Class of 1977.
December 31, 1980 he married Vickie Nicholson in Tekonsha. The marriage ended in divorce, but they remained close.
Ben owned and operated Stiner Flooring for 42 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, baseball, watching college sports, and was a big U of M fan.
Surviving Ben are his significant other, Tina Hodo of Burlington; his son, Ben R. Stiner of Cocoa Beach, Fl; his former wife, Vickie Stiner of Coldwater; Tina’s children, T.J. (Rose) Hodo of Tekonsha, Brandy Irwin of Marshall, Dustin Hodo of Coldwater, Taylor (Kelsey) Hodo of Spring Arbor, and Aaron Hodo of Marshall; his siblings, Craig Stiner of Marshall, Wendy Jo Salazar of New Mexico, Paula Sullavan of North Carolina, and Deb Kollison of Spring Lake, MI; his grandchildren, Victoria Hodo, Xavier Hobo, Amy Irwin, Mackenzie Blair, Skyler Hodo, Krye Hodo, Melody Hodo and several others.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Kenneth “Spike” Stiner.
Please visit www.lighthousefuneral.com to share memories, pictures and videos with the family.
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