Obituary, WATERLOO REGION RECORD, Kitchener, Ontario - Mar. 13, 2009

BENDER, Mabel - Passed away, surrounded by her family, on Wednesday, March 11, 2009, at her residence, Nithview Community, New Hamburg where she was active in their many programs. She was born 95 years ago in South Easthope Township and was the daughter of the late Christian and Magdelena (Schrag) Baechler. Beloved wife of the late William Bender who predeceased her October 15, 1988. Dear mother of Reta and husband Cecil Wagler, Earl and wife Ferne Bender, Verle and wife Mae Anne Bender, all of New Hamburg. Sadly missed by her 10 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. Also remembered by her sister-in-law, Mary Ann Ruby of New Hamburg. Mabel was predeceased by her sons, Glenn and Ray; sisters, Catherine and husband Peter Schultz, Veronica and husband Samuel Bender, Sarah and husband Michael Iutzi, Susan and husband Peter Roth; brother, Christian and wife Annie Baechler; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Alma Bender, Fannie and husband David Lichti, Lorne and wife Katie Bender, Isaac Ruby. Mabel was a member at Hillcrest Mennonite Church, New Hamburg where she had been a member of WMSC. She was also a former member of the Haysville Sunshine Club. Family and friends may call at the Mark Jutzi Funeral Home , 291 Huron St., New Hamburg on Saturday March 14, 2009 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The interment will take place on Sunday, March 15, 2009, at 2 p.m. at 19th Line East Zorra Mennonite Cemetery. A memorial service to celebrate Mabel's life will follow at 3 p.m. at Hillcrest Mennonite Church with Pastor Jan Steckley and Pastor David Driedger officiating. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Nithview Community Mobility Bus Fund, Mennonite Central Committee or the charity of one's choice.