Benjamin Steven "Ears" Elleman Benjamin Steven "Ears" Elleman, age 28, of Troy, Ohio died Wednesday morning at his father's residence. He was born on February 20, 1981 in Troy, to Steven Ray Elleman and Shirley Boone Hamm both of Troy. In addition to his parents, Benjamin is survived by his half sister, Kelley Marie Elleman of Greenville, Ohio and his grandfather, Bennie Hamm Jr. of Troy. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Betty Jane Hamm; grandparents, Eber and Mary Elleman; and cousin, Seth Trim. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family with interment at Riverside Cemetery, Troy. Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.