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James Bender Obituary

Bender, James W. Passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 21, 2011 surrounded by his family. Born September 12, 1937, he is survived by children Jodette Bender, Cynthia (Mark) Hamann, Denise Pokrzywa and John (Deborah) Pokrzywa and former wife Carol Bender. He is also survived by his sisters, Barbara Doane (late Ronald), Mary Lorden (late James). And late brother George (Father Reginald) Bender. Grandfather to 3 and uncle to many, great uncle to many more. He was nicknamed Buck and JB. Everyone knew him by something different, but always with happy memories. Memorial service to be held at St. Benedict , 2215 W. Irving Park Rd., Chicago, IL, on Saturday, April 30, 2011 at 10:30AM. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Advocate Charitable Foundation, 205 W. Touhy Ave., Ste. 204, Park Ridge, IL 60068.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Apr. 28, 2011.

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May 1, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless
wardinski family

April 30, 2011

Jodi, Denise, Cyndi, John and Aunt Carol, Can't think of J.B. with out recalling a funny story and smiling. Hope good memories bring you comfort in the days ahead. Love,The Cunninghams. Brian,Emily, Shawn, ,Valerie.

April 30, 2011

To the Bender Family, losing a love one is one of the most difficult
experience that we as humans will face. My deepest sympathy goes out to you all. I hope you can find comfort at Isa 25v8 this scripture has helped my family in time of depair. My prayers are with you and your family, may Jah keep and comfort you all.

Katie Bohn

April 30, 2011

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

April 30, 2011

RIP Uncle Buck

Maria Gajewski

April 29, 2011

Jodi, Denise, Cyndi, John and Aunt Carol, i'm so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. Please know that my family is thinking about you. Love, Maria

Cyndi Pokrzywa-Hamann

April 29, 2011

We love you dad.

We love you dad. Our love will always be with you.

Cyndi Pokrzywa-Hamann

April 29, 2011

Holly Ubrig

April 28, 2011

Dear Mrs, Doane, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your brother!! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!!

Love, Holly Ubrig

Adeline Morales

April 28, 2011

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Beth Houdek

April 28, 2011

Denise - I hope all the good memories will carry you through this sad time. Thinking of you and your family. Beth H.

April 28, 2011

Denise,
Thinking about you and your family. Praying the following days will lessen the pain and that you will remember and cherish all the good memories.
Bonnie Coltharp

April 28, 2011

Denise sorry for your lost,just know you and your family are in my prayers, may the peace of God be upon you and yours. Tammy MCDowell

April 28, 2011

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow. Wendy Wilson

Tiena S.

April 28, 2011

Denise - sorry for your loss. Know that we are thinking about you and your family.

Lisa DiMonte

April 28, 2011

Denise, So sorry about your loss of your step Dad. I am glad you were able to be with him in the end. Will keep you and your family in my prayers. Lisa

April 28, 2011

Denise & Family,

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Judy Zagar

Susan Payne

April 28, 2011

Denise my condolences go out to you and your family in this time of sorrow. Just know you will be in my thoughts and prayers....

Susan Payne

Susan Turen

April 28, 2011

Denise
My Prayers are with you and your family at this time

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April 28, 2011

Denise
My Prayers are with you and your family at this time.

April 28, 2011

You and your family are in my prayers
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crowley family

April 28, 2011

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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