• 

  UPDATE 4: Deadly tornado roars through Oklahoma City suburb

  A monstrous tornado at least a half-mile wide roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and destroying an elementary school with a direct blow as children and teachers huddled against winds up to 200 mph. At least 51 people were killed, and officials said the death toll was expected to rise.

Obituaries

Search Results

Close Previous Now showing: of Next

Previous Next Close

Related Photos

• obit Nancy Bender.jpg

  

Guestbook

Welcome to our online comments feature. We welcome your thoughts and your opinions, including unpopular ones. We ask only that you keep the conversation civil and clean. We reserve the right to remove comments that are obscene, racist or abusive and statements that are false or unverifiable as well as posts that are attacking other users. Repeat offenders will be blocked. You may flag objectionable comments for review by a moderator.

comments powered by Disqus

September 29, 2012

Nancy M. Bender

Anonymous The Tribune-Star The Tribune Star Sat Sep 29, 2012, 05:02 AM EDT

Nancy M. Bender, 68, passed away Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, at her home in Terre Haute. Nancy was born on March 21, 1944, in McGehee, Ark. to Roosevelt Wimberly and Bernice Wakes. Nancy moved to Terre Haute as a teenager and resided in Terre Haute until her death.

An avid reader, Nancy enjoyed reading a variety of books, particularly mystery, fiction and nonfiction. Known widely for her love of reading, she often received books to read from out-of-state family members, as well as local businesses. A talented athlete, Nancy played soccer, basketball, and ran track. She also had a love for football, with her favorite team being the Pittsburgh Steelers. Nancy passed her passion for reading, playing basketball, football and track on to her children and grandchildren. Nancy also enjoyed playing bingo in her spare time; often times bringing along family. She worked for Vigo County Head Start as a bus driver and the VCSC as a Title I Reading Education Assistant at University School. Because of her kindness and compassion, Nancy chose a career as a caregiver in which she worked for over 15 years assisting individuals with mental and physical disabilities.

Nancy was preceded in death by her mother; her grandparents, Square and Pearl Wakes, and her husband, Charles Bender.

She is survived by three sons, Melvin Childs of Cape Coral, Fla., Charles Bender, and Kenneth Bender and his wife, Lou Ann, all of Terre Haute; six daughters, Schelia Watkins, Angela Childs of Terre Haute, Joann Baker, Bernice Hasker of Glendale, Ariz., Maria Bender of Bowling Green, Ky., and Pamela Bender of Terre Haute; three brothers, Otis Wakes of Memphis, Tenn., Thomas Wakes and Darryl Dinning, both of Terre Haute. She also leaves behind 22 grandchildren, one great-grandchild, other relatives and many friends.

In honor of Nancy’s wishes, cremation has been chosen and a private ceremony is planned. Nancy’s family is grateful for all the prayers and encouraging words from so many. A special thank you to the Hospice of the Wabash Valley who provided comfort and skilled care along with compassion during her  last days. Greiner Funeral Home, 2005 N. 13th St., Terre Haute, IN was entrusted with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at:

www.greiner

funeralhome.com   

 

Text Only | Photo Reprints

Obituaries

• Ada L. Silvers Kracy Kukurisas

  Ada L. Silvers Kracy Kukurisas, 89, of Brazil died Friday, May 17, 2013 in Exceptional Living Center in Brazil.

  May 20, 2013 1 Photo  

• Rennis Lynn Singhurse

  Rennis Lynn Singhurse, 84, of Terre Haute, passed away at 3:04 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2013, in Union Hospital.

  May 20, 2013 1 Photo  

• Jack Warren Webb

  Jack Warren Webb, of West Terre Haute, went home to his heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at the age of 84.

  May 20, 2013 2 Photos  

• Earl E. Young

  Earl E. Young Sr., 81, of Terre Haute, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013, in Springhill Village. He was a life-long farmer.

  May 20, 2013 2 Photos  

• Kyle T. West

  ROSEDALE — Kyle T. West, 23, of Rosedale, formerly of West Terre Haute, passed away at 5:10 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2013, in his home, after a courageous battle with cancer.

  May 20, 2013 1 Photo  

• Geraldine (Jerry) Fell

  Jerry Fell, 93, of Jupiter, Fla., passed away on May 15, 2013

  May 19, 2013  

• Bernard E. Forbeck Jr.

  Bernard E. Forbeck Jr., 88, of Brazil, passed away at 6:15 a.m. Saturday, May 18, 2013, in Terre Haute Regional Hospital

  May 19, 2013 1 Photo  

• Piper Renee Goodwin

  Piper Renee Goodwin, age 9, Terre Haute, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday evening, May 15, 2013

  May 19, 2013 1 Photo  

• Donald Gerard Morin

   Dr. Donald Gerard Morin, a resident of Pennington, N.J., since 2008, and a former resident of Terre Haute, died May 14, 2013

  May 19, 2013 1 Photo  

• Rennis Lynn Singhurse

  Rennis Lynn Singhurse, 84, of Terre Haute, passed away at 3:04 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2013

  May 19, 2013 1 Photo  

• More Obituaries Headlines

© 2013 Community Newspaper Holdings, Inc. · CNHI Classified Advertising Network · CNHI News Service
Associated Press content © 2013. All rights reserved. AP content may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Our site is powered by Zope. Some parts of our site may require you to download the Flash Player Plugin.
Privacy Policy | AP News Registry privacy policy
Terms and Conditions
Advertiser Index

Events by eviesays.com

News From Terre Haute, Indiana 222 S 7th St Terre Haute, IN 47807