Mary Catherine Bender Obituary
We bid farewell to Mary Catherine Bender of Wakarusa, Indiana, born in Etna Green, Indiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on July 12, 2024 at the age of 94. Mary Catherine touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Edward Stutzman and Mary Stutzman (Schlabach). She is survived by: her sons, Steve Bender (Ida) of New Paris, IN, Phil Bender (Patty) of Fishers, IN and Curtis John Bender (Deb); her grandchildren, Steve Perek (Jenny), Jonathan Bender, Jeremy Bender (Alisa), Greg Myers (Jessica), Tyler Bender (Lauren), Tara Bender, Bryce Perkins (Trisha), Jordan Bender (Jessica), Lucas White (Lindsey), Kelsey Bullock (Brad) and Austin Bender (Whittley); and her sister Velma Miller of Goshen, IN.. She is also survived by 25 great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be given to Gideons or World Missionary Press.
