Robert A. Bender, U.S.M.C. Vet. WWII, of Willowbrook, IL, formerly of Miami and Palm City, FL, beloved husband of June for 58 years; loving father of Carolyn (Larry) Hansen and Marilyn (Michael) Baird; grandfather of John and Reuben Baird, Amy and Ross Hansen; brother of Ruth (Roland) Johnson; brother-in- law of Libby (Ted) Hotchkiss and Beatrice Bufka. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Retired after 37 years with Prudential Insurance Co. of America. Visitation Friday 3 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 7, 2004, 9 a.m. until time of Service 11 a.m. at Adams-Winterfield & Sullivan Funeral Home, 4343 Main St., (1 block S. of Ogden), Downers Grove. Entombment Clarendon Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association, Chicago Office, 4709 Golf Road, Suite 1015, Skokie, IL 60076 appreciated. 630-968-1000 .
