Janice E. "Jan" Bender's obituary , Passed away on February 26, 2025 in Elkhart, Indiana

Janice E. "Jan" Bender

September 30, 1938 - February 26, 2025 (86 years old)

Elkhart, Indiana

Janice E. "Jan" Bender's obituary , Passed away on February 26, 2025 in Elkhart, Indiana

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Billings Funeral Home

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Janice E. "Jan" Bender

September 30, 1938 - February 26, 2025 (86 years old)

Elkhart, Indiana

Janice E. Bender Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Janice E. Bender of Elkhart, Indiana, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Janice left this world on February 26, 2025 at the age of 86, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Janice E. Bender to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Bert Cook and Zelma Cook; her husband Clifford L. Bender; and her siblings, Dale, Gary, Geneva, Lillian, Lucille, Mary and Rita.

She is survived by: her siblings, Jerry Cook (Carolyn) and Nila Young; her sisters-in-law, Irene and Marcia Cook; her children, Rodman Bender (Marilyn) of Jimtown, Kimberly Stoops (Roger) of Edwardsburg, MI and Stacie Remaly (Adam) of Dayton; and her grandchildren, Bodie Bender (Franki), Brock Bender (Shay), Blane Bender, Shane Stoops (Ashley), Shana Kretchman (Scott), Sheila Iannarelli, Shannon Stoops, Alec Remaly (Lesley) and Ryan Remaly. She is also survived by 10 great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to JUMC in Jan's honor.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Billings Funeral Home



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February 28, 2025

jack b burkett wrote a sympathy message

“I am very sorry to hear of Jan's passing! I truly enjoyed having my lunches at the Judd's Lunch Counter with Jan's smiling face and witty comments to me and everyone else at the lunch counter! Every one at the lunch counter knew who Jan was and she made friends of all of us. Jan even named my favorite breaded, deep fried hamburger "The Jackson Burger" and put it on as I walked into Judd's! By the time I got to my seat, she had it ready for me! Go Fly With The Angels, Jan...We Will Catch Up”


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Billings Funeral Home
812 Baldwin St, Elkhart, IN 46514

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Billings Funeral Home
812 Baldwin St, Elkhart, IN 46514

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Jamestown United Methodist Church
59218 Co Rd 3, Elkhart, IN 46517

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Mar 11

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Jamestown United Methodist Church
59218 Co Rd 3, Elkhart, IN 46517

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