Cloquet, Minnesota
Bendt, Jeanette "Eileen" age 79, of Nickerson, passed away Wed., Jan. 3, 2007 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Duluth. She was born Oct. 11, 1927 in Marietta, MN to Elmer & Helen (Thompson) Lund and was united in marriage to George Bendt on Feb. 7, 1948 in Hancock, MN. Jeanette worked for Control Data in Mpls and after retirement, she and George moved to the Nickerson area where they attended the Oak Lake Lutheran Church. Jeanette loved boating, fishing and snowmobiling and was a member of the Sno-Sharks Snowmobile Club. She was also a life member for 51 years of the Everett- McClay VFW Post 1296 Auxiliary in Bloomington. Jeanette was preceded in death by her parents, and one brother, Gaylord Lund. She is survived by her husband, George; two sons, Raymond (Susie) Bendt of Lakeville, and Duane (Char) Bendt of Richfield; one daughter, Sherry (Dan) Curtis of Cambridge; one brother, Harlan (Ione) Lund of New Brighton; one sister, Yvonne (Vern) Krupke of Hancock; five grand- children, Stacy, Joe, Jackie, Tim and Kelly; two special friends, Doodie and Mareta; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation 5-7 PM Friday, Jan. 5, 2007 at the Oak Lake Lutheran Church (53131 Shadow Oak Rd., Kerrick, MN) north of Duquette, MN on County Hwy 48. The visitation will resume on Sat., Jan. 6, 2007 from 1 PM until the 2 PM memorial service also at the Oak Lake Lutheran Church. The family has selected Nelson Funeral Care of Cloquet to assist them with arrangements. See their online guestbook at www.legacy.com
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
Dear George,
I know January 3, 2008 will be a hard day for you. Unbelievable that a year has passed since Eileen left us. She will always be in our hearts. Your in my prayers.
God Bless. Doodie
Doodie Marier
January 02, 2008 | Nickerson, MN
Dear George, Family & Friends,
What a loving and supportive wife, mom and friend Eileen was. I wish I would have had the pleasure of knowing her more than just her last few years. But even that brief time was an honor to see how to “live young” and enjoy life and others instead of sitting around complaining as too many others do. I loved to hear her hearty laugh and it was so much fun to share a beer and smile with such “a loving couple.” I know George, you lost a big part of...
Dale Wolf
January 23, 2007 | Wrenshall, MN
George and Family,
Very sorry to hear about Eileen's passing. For the short time we knew her she was always very nice to us..as all of you are. That says alot about the kind of person she was. God Bless you all.
Pete and Angelika Stahley
January 17, 2007 | Bloomington, MN
Dear George and Family,
Well Nickerson will not be the same without my dear little friend Eileen. She was a honest, open, faithful, loving, caring person. I thank you for including me in her obituary, how very thoughtful. As Pastor Nate stated "death does not have the last word". I live for that and knowing that some day we will be united with our loved ones. May peace also come to you through knowing God's Word and Works. God Bless You.
Doodie Marier
January 09, 2007 | Nickerson, MN
George and Family
I am sorry for your loss but will always remember Eileen and as wonderful person, loving mother, loving wife and someone that enjoyed life to the fullest.
John Boulger
January 06, 2007 | Woodbury
Dear George and Family: My deepest condolences. I will always remember the wonderful snowmobile trips with you and the family. God be with you.
Ed Zentzis, Leesburg, Fl.
Edward Zentzis
January 06, 2007 | Leesburg
My deepest sympathy is extended to George and family. Eileen will be missed by many of us in this rural community. I pray that you will find comfort in knowing that she's now resting in God's care.
Rod Erickson
January 06, 2007 | Holyoke
George and Family, We are so sorry to hear about Eileen, I have great memories of some wonderful get togethers, especially those up in Washington Island on those fishing trips. We,ll all miss Eileen she was a great gal......Kathy and Greg Dolan
Kathy Dolan
January 06, 2007 | Homosassa
George and Family,
What wonderful memories of Eileen you must have after so many years together. Remember to cherish and share them often in the days ahead as you deal with your loss. It really helps.
Phil & Roberta Hafvenstein
January 05, 2007 | Minneapolis
