Harriett A. Bender Obituary (1931 - 2020)

MT. PULASKI - Harriett A. Bender, 89, of Mt. Pulaski passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at The Villas Senior Care Community in Sherman, IL. Harriett was born on March 14, 1931, the daughter of Rell H. and Dorothy (Stoll) Schroth. She married John A. Bender on November 10, 1957 in Mt. Pulaski, IL. He preceded her in death on September 25, 1989. Harriett is survived by her daughter, Sara (Scott) Tobias of Sherman, IL; and her sister, Doris (Dean) Cates of Mt. Pulaski, IL. Harriet was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and her son, Mark. Harriett was a former Treasurer of the City of Mt. Pulaski; and served as the Mt. Pulaski Park District Treasurer for many years. She was a member of the Mt. Pulaski Lioness Club, and a Mt. Pulaski High School graduate. A private family graveside service will be held in Mt. Pulaski Cemetery on a later date. Memorial donations may be made in Harriett's name to Zion Lutheran Church or Mt. Pulaski EMS. Services have been entrusted to Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home, Mt. Pulaski, IL.