Bennett Carroll Hiner

Bennett Carroll Hiner at the age of 26 passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on November 9th, in Los Angeles, CA. Bennett was born on November 25, 1984, at Stanford University Hospital in Palo Alto, CA, to Bradley Hiner and Susan Carroll. He attended public schools in Marshfield, WI, and was a graduate of Marshfield Senior High School in 2003. From 2003-6, he studied jazz bass and performed in jazz trios while at the UW- Milwaukee Peck School of Music. In 2008, he received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology at DePaul University in Chicago, IL. In 2010, he graduated with a Master of Science Degree at Tufts University in Boston, MA. He worked in neuroscience research in 2009 and 2010-11 at Northwestern University and was proud to be published in Nature with the article, "Embolus extravasation is an alternative mechanism for cerebral microvascular recanalization." He found his perfect fit with acceptance in the School of Medicine at the University of Southern California, a world renowned medical school in Los Angeles, CA. He started medical school in August of 2011 and was voted by his peers class leader of his medical class. He found his place, medicine, and with it great joy in helping others and volunteering at the medical school's free clinic. He is survived by his parents, Dr. Bradley Hiner and Susan Carroll, two sisters, Hillary Carroll Hiner of Santiago, Chile, and Cecily Carroll Hiner of Milwaukee, WI, maternal grandmother, Gladys Carroll of Stuart, FL (formally of Stewartville, MN), Patricia Caudill, Stuart, Florida, Sandra Carroll, Stewartville, Linda (Dan) Shern, Eagan, MN, and Todd and Ryan VerNess and Kailey Shern. He is also survived by his girlfriend, Martha Merz, and his friend who is like a sister, Chulee (Eve) Choowong-In, both of Chicago, IL. Bennett was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Louis and Phyllis Hiner, and maternal grandfather, Thomas Carroll. Bennett will be remembered as a loving son and brother, kindhearted friend, scholar, musician, and sports enthusiast-"Go Packers and Brewers." Contributions may be offered in honor of Bennett Hiner's Memorial for a medical student participating in research at the Keck Medical School of the University of Southern California; 1975 Zonal Ave, Kam 300; LA,CA 90089-9029. For information or to send an on-line condolence, email: nsfs@wi.rr.com Service & Reception InfoThere will be a Celebration of Bennett's Life on Saturday, November 19th from 1-4:00 PM at Northshore Funeral Services Chapel with a Sharing Remebrance Ceremony at 2:00 PM.

Bennett Carroll Hiner

November 9, 2011