Valetta Mae Bender Obituary
The memory of Valetta Mae Bender of Sturgis, Michigan, born in Metamora, Illinois, who passed away on May 19, 2024 at the age of 92, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Valetta Mae Bender to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, George Sharick and Mabel Sharick (Morningstar); her husband LaVern E. Bender; her brother Clayton Sharick; and her grandson Jonathan Baugh.
She is survived by: her children, Cheryl Foster of South Bend, Pam Baugh (Tracy) of Spencer, IA, Jerry Bender of Goshen and Larry Bender (Becky) of LaGrange; and her brothers, Leroy Sharick of Moreno Valley, CA and Allen Sharick of Shipshewana.
Memorials may be given to White Pigeon Church of Christ.
