Lana Bender Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Lana Bender of Decatur, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 76, on July 14, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Bob; her brother Terry Bracken; and her sister-in-law Janice Christie. She is survived by: her children, Christiana Crutchfield (Bender) of Decatur, IL, Robert D. Bender, III of Yulee, FL and Ryan Bender (Danielle) of Illiopolis, IL; her grandchildren, Corbyn Bender, Landyn Bender, Rylan Bender and Donnie Crutchfield, III; her brother Phillip Bracken St; her sister-in-law Jackie Bender of Willard, MO; her uncle Don Bracken (Marilyn) of Mechanicsburg, IL; and her cousins, England and France. She is also survived by 3 nieces, 5 nephews.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, July 15th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM and on Friday, July 18th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 18th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home - Decatur (2827 N Oakland Ave, Decatur, IL 62526).
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or Lincolnshire Place for resident activities.
