Thomas E. Bender
Age 72, late of Whiting, IN and former lifelong resident of the East Side.
Beloved husband of Carol (nee Granich); loving father of Lora (Dennis) Bailey, Timothy (Nancy) Bender, David (Lisa) Bender, Danny Bender, Michael (Kim Mikulski) Bender and Cathleen (Ron) Henderson; dear grandfather of Michael, Amanda and Kathryn Bailey; Drew, Anna, Davis and Katie Bender; Caroline, Jack and Connor Bender; Jacob Bender and Megan and Aidan Henderson; fond brother of James (Shirley), Jerry (Beverly) and Larry (Denise) Bender; fond brother-in-law of late Marie (Steve) Drozda, late Joseph Granich, Florence (Matt) Waclawik, Genevieve (late William) Rassel, Dorothy (John) Rupcich, late Phyllis (Jack) Leahy and Lois (Gene) Marciniak; uncle and cousin of many.
U.S. Marine Corp. Korean Conflict veteran. Owner of Import Tap for 32 years, "An Authentic Irishman" available at all times for storytelling, singing, dancing and carrying on, an experienced drinking companion.
Visitation Tuesday 2-9 p.m. Funeral services Wednesday, October 17, 2007 9:15 a.m. Prayers from Elmwood Chapel, 11200 S. Ewing Ave., Chicago to St. John the Baptist Church. Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. John The Baptist Church or Hospice of the Calumet Area appreciated. 773-731-2749.
Published in the Joliet Herald News on 10/16/2007.
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Jim Radja
Vienna, Virginia, US of A
