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George Bender

Johnston City, Illinois

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George BenderGeorge Wayne Bender, 63, of Johnston City, Ill., born Dec. 30, 1940, in St. Louis, Mo., died Saturday, Feb. 21, 2004, at Marshall Browning Hospital in Duquoin, Ill.Mr. Bender, who was a security in the federal courthouse, retired in 1993 as a homicide detective from the St. Louis...

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Daveanna, knowing George over the past several years has been an pleasure. He was a unique individual. George will be missed by all who knew him and who worked with him. Sherrie and I will miss sharing time with him while riding with George on his Harley. His loss will leave a void that can't be filled. George's memory will live on forever for me and for others who knew and loved him . Our sincere condolences to you and to your family. David & Sherrie Payne

Daveanna, I will always cherish the memory of George proudly showing me his new bike--what a ride! We'll going to miss him in Benton. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

George had a unique quality of talking to people and learning about the important matters in their personal lives. He had a sincere interest in each person's life which was revealed during questions about pertinent matters in later conversations. His robust,outgoing personality amused all who knew him. My condolences to his family, friends and co-workers.

Daveanna, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. George was a great guy and I will miss him here at the Benton courthouse.

Judge Gilbert

I count it a blessing to have known and worked with George, and I will miss his friendly smile around the courthouse. My heart goes out to the rest of his friends and family for his loss.

My sincere condolences. George's smile will definately be missed here at the courthouse.

George was truly a pleasure to work with at the Courthouse in Benton. His genuine friendship, bright smile and good spirits are missed and always will be. My thoughts are with his family as they mourn his passing and celebrate his life.
Karen Stallman
Law Clerk