Wilma Maxine Bender Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Wilma Maxine Bender of Columbia City, Indiana, born in Lagrange, Indiana, who passed away on March 3, 2024 at the age of 92. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Wilma Maxine Bender to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Kenneth Ermal Day and Olive Theatice Day (Cotner); her husband Charles Irvin Bender; her son Daryl A. Bender; and her siblings, Wilbur, Donald Day, Vesta Bennett and Norma Warnick.

She is survived by : her children, Charla B. Higgins (Patrick) of Fort Wayne, Julia A. Quiring (Rick) of Decatur, TX, Kathryn R. Paseka (Brian) of Columbia City and Charles L. Bender (Anita) of Columbia City. She is also survived by eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.