Laurette Mae Bender Obituary
We are sad to announce that on November 25, 2023, at the age of 99, Laurette Mae Bender of Traverse City, Michigan passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Laurette Mae Bender to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Warren Holdeman and Katherine Holdeman (Smith); her siblings, Warren, Jr. and Marge Reynolds; and her grandchildren, Aaron Mika and Aleah Miller (Mika).
She is survived by: her children, Dick Bender (Barb), Jeanie Dick (Phil) and Sally Mika (Bob); her close friend Al Kuepfer; and her friend Mary Niessink Burget. She is also survived by 16 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Michigan or to a charity of your choice.
