Bette Jane Bender Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Bette Jane Bender of Plainfield, Illinois, born in Oak Park, Illinois, who passed away on May 5, 2025, at the age of 102, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Bette Jane Bender to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Rose Ellefson Lehman and Emil Lehman; her sister Dorothy Bronk; and her significant other Dr. Frank Bender. She is survived by: her children, Sandra Hild (Robert) of Littleton, CO, Clifford Bender of Plano, IL and Nora Bayer (John) of Plainfield, IL; her grandchildren, Scott Hild (Mary), Jeff Hild (Sally), Nicole Guider (Matt), Brandt Bender (Amy), Gregory Bayer (Lynette) and Jenelle Ehrlich (Bret); her great grandchildren, Nick, Ella, Jackson, Tate, Cameron, Will, Zac, Trevor, Ava, Olivia, Lane, Tucker and Tanner; and her caregivers, Jose, Nick, Lina, Emily and Letty. She is also survived by her family, close friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to either Plainfield School District #202 Foundation for Excellence, 15732 Howard St., Plainfield, IL 60544 or online at http://www.d202foundation.org., select Donate.
