Mrs. Merry K. Bender's Obituary
Mrs. Merry K. Bender age 97 of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida passed away peacefully on January 25, 2015. Merry was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on May 14, 1917 to her parents, Mr. Karl Karabensch and Mrs. Anna (nee Heine) Karabensch. Merry moved to the South Florida area in 2010 coming from her former hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio. Merry was a member of the Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Cincinnati, Ohio for over sixty years and sang in the choir for over fifty years. She was preceded in death by her husband of seventy two years, William L. Bender who passed away on November 6, 2012. She leaves behind to cherish her memories, two loved children,son Dale Bender and his wife, Susan Bender and daughter Connie Bender; three adored grandchildren, Monica Miles and her husband, James Miles, Matthew Bender and his wife, Sarah Bender and Todd Bender; and two precious great granchildren, Taylor Miles and James Bender. Private Services will be held by the family to honor the memory of Merry K. Bender. Palm Beach Memorial Park Funeral Home, 3691 Seacrest Boulevard, Lantana, Florida 33462, (561) 586-1237 in charge of the care and professional arrangements for Merry K. Bender. Online condolences can be shared at: www.palmbeachmemorial.com.
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