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Raymond Bendig

1934 - 2018

Raymond Bendig obituary, 1934-2018, Chicago, IL

BORN

1934

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Kolbus-May Funeral Home

6857 West Higgins Avenue

Chicago, Illinois

Raymond Bendig Obituary

Bendig, Raymond J. Age 84, of Chicago and, later, Niles. Beloved husband of 57 years to Mary Helen (nee Steen); loving father of Brian (Ruth), Raymond G. (Colleen), Alice (Robert Yedinak), and Marie (Carl Hays); proud grandfather of Cullan, Charlotte, Brigid, Christopher, Rory, Joseph, and Caroline; cherished son of the late Herman and the late Alice (nee Donohue); dear brother of William (Rosemary) and Marilyn (Terry Laughlin), who all preceded him in death; loving brother-in-law of the late Shaun (Mary Ann) Steen, the late Frances Steen, and Glenmary brother Joseph Steen; fond uncle of many. Reunited with his beloved aunt, Helen Donohue. Ray was a lifelong newspaperman. After earning a BSJ and an MSJ from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, Ray was with the Waukegan News/Sun, Chicago City News Bureau, and Chicago Tribune before retiring from a three-decade career at the Chicago Sun-Times. Member, Chicago Newspaper Guild and Chicago Newspaper Reporters' Association. Proud West Side native, Fenwick H.S. graduate, Army veteran, and White Sox fan. If you weren't scoring a game with clipboard in hand, you weren't really paying attention. Visitation Sunday, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Kolbus-John V. May Funeral Home, 6857 W. Higgins Ave., Chicago. Interment private at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, Hillside. Memorial Mass will be held at a later date. For info. 773-774-3232 or www.kolbusmayfh.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jun. 8, 2018.

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John Rabias

June 26, 2018

I will miss my great pal.

J G. Rabias

June 12, 2018

I am very sorry for your loss.

Maureen Fuller Barnicle

June 11, 2018

Condolences from Maureen Fuller Barnicle
Resurrection Grade School 1948

Barbara Maddex Rankin

June 9, 2018

Sincerest condolences to the Bendig family during your loss. Wishing you comfort in your memories.

June 9, 2018

My condolences to the Bendig family for your loss

June 9, 2018

Please accept my condolences for your loss. Grief can be so hard, but the fond memories you cherish can comfort and sustain you during this time. 1 Peter 5:6,7

June 9, 2018

Please accept my condolences for your loss. Grief can be so hard, but the fond memories you cherish can comfort and sustain you during this time. 1 Peter 5:6,7

June 9, 2018

I'm sorry for your loss, may the God of peace comfort you during your grief.

Wayne

June 9, 2018

Sorry to hear of Ray's passing. I was a printer at the Sun-Times when Ray was an editor there, we had a great time and he was always considerate. He will be missed and remembered.

June 9, 2018

Family of Raymond, please except my condolence for your loss of your dearly loved one. May the God of all comfort, comfort your family at this time.

June 9, 2018

Words cannot even begin to express our sorrow. Psalm 20:1,2

June 8, 2018

Sorry for the loss of your loved one,God is eager to comfort you and to soothe your emotional wounds during these difficult times. (Isaiah 57:15)

June 8, 2018

My deepest condolences for the loss of your loved one. May you find comfort in the promise of God found at 1 Peter 5:6,7

BC~
California

June 8, 2018

Please accept our condolences on the passing of your husband. It was an honor to have known such a great person. Sincere condolences.

C R

June 8, 2018

Family of Raymond, please except my condolence for your loss of your loved one. May the God of all comfort, comfort your family at this most difficult time in your family's life.

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6857 West Higgins Avenue, Chicago, IL 60656

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6857 West Higgins Avenue, Chicago, IL 60656

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