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Anne Bentley Obituary

Bentley, Anne K. "Nancy" (nee King), age 75, of South Holland, IL, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2006, devoted mother of Pamela (Richard) Bel, Catherine A. Bentley and Susan (Willie) Kress, loving grandmother of Kristin (Rick) Schaddelee, Courtney Steward, Lindsey Steward and Cody Kress, great-grandmother of Jessica, Madison and Devin, dear sister of Catherine (Virgil) Jordan, fond aunt of several nieces and nephews. Visitation Thursday, March 9, 2006, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral service Friday, March 10, 2006, at 10:30 a.m., at the Smits, DeYoung-Vroegh Funeral Home, 649 E. 162nd St., (Rt. 6/159th St.), South Holland, IL. Interment Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Stickney, IL. Mrs. Bentley was a retired schoolteacher for Harvey School District #152. Memorial contributions to Paralyzed Veterans of America (Attn: Support Veterans, 801-18th St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20006) are appreciated. For futher information: 708-333-7000

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 7, 2006.
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Although I am so very sad at Mrs.Bentley's passing I take a certain happiness and pride in knowing that, being her student those many years ago, I take a piece of her with me where ever I go. It in turn has been passed on to my children. What a wonderful thing, and, what a wonderful woman! To the Bentley family, my deepest sympathy.

Bert Carreon

March 10, 2006

Pam,Cathie and Susan:

Normally at a time like this, there is so little one can say. But that wasn't the case at the wake tonight. Over 25 Sandburg graduates showed up and patiently waited for time with each of you. That's not only a tribute to your moms teachings, but a tribute to friendships. I can still see her standing in your kitchen on Vine listening to Frank Sinatra singing "That's Life".Gosh she loved him!

Peace be with you.

Debbie Lundmark

March 10, 2006

Pam, and family, I am very sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. We all had great respect for her as a teacher and a person. I wish I could be there to offer my condolences in person, but I will be watching from the usual place,(given to me by Mrs. Bentley and many other teachers) the hallway.

Dennis Baity

March 9, 2006

How sad I am to here of Mrs. Bentley's passing. She was my favorite teacher. I have so many fond memories of my Jr. High years at Sandburg and Mrs. Bentley will always be one of the best ones. She was a teacher who cared and I was blessed to have her teach me. I hope it comforts her daughters to know that many thoughts and prayers are with them.

Diane Costenaro (Carreon)

March 8, 2006

you will be missed by everyone .

michael harrison

March 8, 2006

I didn't have her as a teacher but knew how much my friends liked her, but she was a neighbor and was well respected by us both as children and later as adults. My heartfelt condolences to her family.

Mike Alfrey

March 8, 2006

Mrs. Bentley was a teacher at heart and new how to command a classroom with assertiveness, yet fairness. She is a teacher I remember very well because she cared about all of us.

Cindy Gehm/Miller

March 8, 2006

Im so sorry to hear this.She was a great teacher and a wonderful person.



Rodney

Rodney Coulombe

March 8, 2006

My deepest sympathy to her family. Mrs. Bently was a teacher was teacher to always be remembered.

Sue Sellin

March 8, 2006

Sorry to hear of her passing.

She was a great teacher.

Darlene Walsh (Chrisman)

March 8, 2006

So many lovely and funny memories!

In memory she will live on in all of her former students. My thoughts are with all of you at this difficult time.

Diane and family

Diane Ladislas-Furlong

March 7, 2006

There are many who call themselves teachers, few are educators. This fine woman was an educator. She understood how to make a young person want to learn and grow.

She will be missed.

All of us who knew her, will always remember the many lessons she shared with us.

My deepest sympathy to all of her loved ones.

Dennis Dreesen

March 7, 2006

I am very sorry for your great loss

of a mother Pam.



You were lucky to have a great teacher as a mom for many years.



Deepest of sympathy,



Ursula

Ursula Gottschling-Groeneveld

March 7, 2006

Sorry to hear of the loss of such a gem of a person...I will forever remember lessons taught by Mrs. Bentley. Hugs to all the family.

Jovalle Buckmaster (Puhrmann)

March 7, 2006

As a good friend and colleague, Nancy will always be remembered fondly.

Jim & Elaine Gillies

March 7, 2006

I am so sorry to hear of your loss.

Lori Cutler

March 7, 2006

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