Elizabeth Bender, 91, of Humphrey, Nebraska, died Monday, December 27, 2021, at the Columbus Community Hospital.
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, December 31, 2021, at 10:00 AM, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Humphrey with Fr. Eric Olsen celebrating the Mass. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
Liz was born June 30, 1930, in Platte County, Nebraska, to Joe and Regina (Dusel) Dohmen. She attended grade school at St. Bernard, Nebraska. Liz boarded in Humphrey and graduated from St. Francis High School in 1948. On February 15, 1950, Liz was united in marriage to Melvin Bender at St. Bernard Catholic Church. They welcomed three children - Linda, Jim, and Michael. Over the 91 years of her life in Humphrey, Liz enjoyed meeting and making many new friends. She worked for Engel's Bakery and Klub 81 in Humphrey, the Columbus Horse Races, and was a social worker for numerous years at Countryside Home in Madison, Nebraska. She was a faithful member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Humphrey and the Christian Mothers.
Liz resided on the same farm since her marriage to Melvin. She was a devoted wife and mother. She will be remembered for her delicious fried chicken, chocolate chip cookies, spaghetti and doughnuts. Liz treasured the many wonderful memories of family gatherings, Nebraska football games, and playing Sheephead. Most of all, Liz loved her children and their children - great and grand.
Liz is survived by a daughter, two sons, six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, a sister, four sister in laws, a brother in law and many nieces and nephews.
Liz was preceded in death by:
Parents - Joe and Regian Dohmen
Husband - Melvin Bender
Brothers - Mike, Ferd, Vince and Erv Dohmen
Sisters - Rosalia Werner, Dolores Zach, and Ann Chandler
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, December 31, 2021, at 10:00 AM, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Humphrey with Fr. Eric Olsen celebrating the Mass. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
Liz was born June 30, 1930, in Platte County, Nebraska, to Joe and Regina (Dusel) Dohmen. She attended grade school at St. Bernard, Nebraska. Liz boarded in Humphrey and graduated from St. Francis High School in 1948. On February 15, 1950, Liz was united in marriage to Melvin Bender at St. Bernard Catholic Church. They welcomed three children - Linda, Jim, and Michael. Over the 91 years of her life in Humphrey, Liz enjoyed meeting and making many new friends. She worked for Engel's Bakery and Klub 81 in Humphrey, the Columbus Horse Races, and was a social worker for numerous years at Countryside Home in Madison, Nebraska. She was a faithful member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Humphrey and the Christian Mothers.
Liz resided on the same farm since her marriage to Melvin. She was a devoted wife and mother. She will be remembered for her delicious fried chicken, chocolate chip cookies, spaghetti and doughnuts. Liz treasured the many wonderful memories of family gatherings, Nebraska football games, and playing Sheephead. Most of all, Liz loved her children and their children - great and grand.
Liz is survived by a daughter, two sons, six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, a sister, four sister in laws, a brother in law and many nieces and nephews.
Liz was preceded in death by:
Parents - Joe and Regian Dohmen
Husband - Melvin Bender
Brothers - Mike, Ferd, Vince and Erv Dohmen
Sisters - Rosalia Werner, Dolores Zach, and Ann Chandler
Elizabeth Bender, 91, of Humphrey, Nebraska, died Monday, December 27, 2021, at the Columbus Community Hospital.
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, December 31, 2021, at 10:00 AM, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Humphrey with Fr. Eric Olsen celebrating the Mass. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
Liz was born June 30, 1930, in Platte County, Nebraska, to Joe and Regina (Dusel) Dohmen. She attended grade school at St. Bernard, Nebraska. Liz boarded in Humphrey and graduated from St. Francis High School in 1948. On February 15, 1950, Liz was united in marriage to Melvin Bender at St. Bernard Catholic Church. They welcomed three children - Linda, Jim, and Michael. Over the 91 years of her life in Humphrey, Liz enjoyed meeting and making many new friends. She worked for Engel's Bakery and Klub 81 in Humphrey, the Columbus Horse Races, and was a social worker for numerous years at Countryside Home in Madison, Nebraska. She was a faithful member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Humphrey and the Christian Mothers.
Liz resided on the same farm since her marriage to Melvin. She was a devoted wife and mother. She will be remembered for her delicious fried chicken, chocolate chip cookies, spaghetti and doughnuts. Liz treasured the many wonderful memories of family gatherings, Nebraska football games, and playing Sheephead. Most of all, Liz loved her children and their children - great and grand.
Liz is survived by a daughter, two sons, six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, a sister, four sister in laws, a brother in law and many nieces and nephews.
Liz was preceded in death by:
Parents - Joe and Regian Dohmen
Husband - Melvin Bender
Brothers - Mike, Ferd, Vince and Erv Dohmen
Sisters - Rosalia Werner, Dolores Zach, and Ann Chandler
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, December 31, 2021, at 10:00 AM, at St. Francis Catholic Church in Humphrey with Fr. Eric Olsen celebrating the Mass. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.
Liz was born June 30, 1930, in Platte County, Nebraska, to Joe and Regina (Dusel) Dohmen. She attended grade school at St. Bernard, Nebraska. Liz boarded in Humphrey and graduated from St. Francis High School in 1948. On February 15, 1950, Liz was united in marriage to Melvin Bender at St. Bernard Catholic Church. They welcomed three children - Linda, Jim, and Michael. Over the 91 years of her life in Humphrey, Liz enjoyed meeting and making many new friends. She worked for Engel's Bakery and Klub 81 in Humphrey, the Columbus Horse Races, and was a social worker for numerous years at Countryside Home in Madison, Nebraska. She was a faithful member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Humphrey and the Christian Mothers.
Liz resided on the same farm since her marriage to Melvin. She was a devoted wife and mother. She will be remembered for her delicious fried chicken, chocolate chip cookies, spaghetti and doughnuts. Liz treasured the many wonderful memories of family gatherings, Nebraska football games, and playing Sheephead. Most of all, Liz loved her children and their children - great and grand.
Liz is survived by a daughter, two sons, six grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, a sister, four sister in laws, a brother in law and many nieces and nephews.
Liz was preceded in death by:
Parents - Joe and Regian Dohmen
Husband - Melvin Bender
Brothers - Mike, Ferd, Vince and Erv Dohmen
Sisters - Rosalia Werner, Dolores Zach, and Ann Chandler
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