Photo courtesy of Schrader Funeral Home and Crematory - Ballwin
Ballwin, Missouri
Oct 5, 1960 – Jan 1, 2026
Bender, Charmaine Kay (nee Bohn), baptized into the hope of Christ's resurrection at the age of 65 on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Beloved wife for 34 years of Scott R. Bender; loving mother of Donovan T. Bender and Kate G. Bender; dear sister of Dr. Carole Bohn, Bonnie Forster, Dr. Tim Bohn, Daniel P. Bohn, Peggy Ebert, George Bohn Jr., Robyn Jenkins, Mark J. Bohn and the late Thomas M. Bohn and Patrick G. Bohn; loving sister-in-law of Susan Noce (Dominic), John C. Mann and the late Wayne Bender; aunt, great aunt, cousin and friend of many.
Charmaine was a proud registered nurse where she served at Children's Hospitals in Oklahoma City and St. Louis. Charmaine's nursing career included being a supervisor with Nurses for Newborns.
Services: A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Dardenne, 7701 State Route N, Dardenne Prairie, MO 63368 on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Before the Mass a Nightingale tribute honoring Charmaine will be held at 10:45 a.m. Private Interment. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Nurses for Newborns Foundation, 3 Sunnen Drive, St. Louis, MO 63143. Visitation at the FAMILY CENTER at SCHRADER Funeral Home and Crematory, 14960 Manchester Road at Holloway, Ballwin, MO 63011 on Thursday, January 15, 2026 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Friends may sign the family’s on-line guestbook at Schrader.com.
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I have no words my friend. You will be missed.
Linda Thompson
January 14, 2026 | Coworker
Though our acquaintance was brief, I am grateful to have known Chari. Her legacy will live on through her family, friends, and every life she touched through her work.
BreAnna Fowler
January 14, 2026 | Troy, MO | Acquaintance
Chari was a very nice lady that was always kind. Who had a big heart for nursing and caring for people. Margie and I will always remember the Halloween parties. Chari will be missed.
Scott & Margie Cain
January 10, 2026 | Ocala, FL | Neighbor
Thank you Charmaine for your love and dedication to nursing. As a volunteer at Nurses for New Born , I am so privileged to know you. Rest in peace.
Mary Zucker
January 09, 2026 | St Louis, MO | Coworker
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Chari was a remarkable nurse and a wonderful colleague. I will always remember the many long talks we shared and how proudly she spoke about her children and husband, whom she loved very much. She will be deeply missed.
Anne Volland
January 06, 2026 | St. Louis, MO | Coworker
