Dr. Stephen A. Bender

Dear Teresa,
I just heard about the loss of your beloved Stephen. I'm so very sorry. I will always remember what a kind and gentle soul he was. Know that our thoughts are with you, Laura, and Thea. Please accept our condolences.
Love,
Jean (Getty) and Steve Klein

I read of Steve's death this week (Aug. 25) in the Lake Forest College Alumni Notes and was very saddened.

We arrived at the College at the same moment, in the fall of 1966. There were only a handful of Jewish students in the incoming class, which may have had something to do with the way we naturally gravitated toward each other during our first turbulent weeks in The Great Midwest. Eventually, Steve joined a fraternity and I chose not to; as a result, we ended up going our...

Dear Teresa, I just found out about your loss of Stephen! I am deeply sadened. I truly love you guys. You both have helped me thru some tuff times. You will always be in my heart. You are one special lady, that made Stephen feel like a king! May God bless you. I love you, Jan Spracklin

Dear Teresa and Family - I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved husband, Dr. Steve, as my son, Danny called him.. Dr. Steve was my son's therapist for several years and really helped him so much.. After my son was discharged from Dr. Bender's care, I started to see him as my therapist. I was diagnosed with a rare, neurological disorder called Cervical Dystonia, and I cannot tell you how much he helped me deal with my disorder, which has no cure. Dr. Bender was not only a wonderful person,...

Dear Ms Brugman.
My wife and I have had the pleasure of knowing your husband. He has meant so much to us in his guidance and kindness. His loss will be felt by the many who have known him as a friend and mentor. We offer our deepest condolences and wish you well.

Mr and Mrs Holden

Steve will be so missed by my family. He was such a great person and so helpful to my son, Jordan. There are no words that could possibly state what he did for my son. The most down to earth soul that took people for what they were and called the cards as he saw them. During the time of my family strife, we'd been to so many people and no one could make the connection with my son, but Steve did so. At a time when my son was an adolescent that felt that all adults were not to be trusted,...

Dear Teresa,

My mom and we send our condolences; we often talk of you affectionately, and send our deepest sympathy to all of you during this difficult time. May we be able to provide you inspiration and comfort, when you have done so for us over the years.

I am confident that you with your strength and courage will find solace with your family and friends during this dark moment.

Kisses and Hugs

Penny maciejka-Hoene, Bernd, Hans, Henning, Edward,...

Dear Teresa & Family:

I have thought about you a lot over the years. I came across your name on line and discovered that you have lost your dear husband. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your daughters.

I know that you are a very strong person and I'm hoping that the good memories with you and your family will sustain you at this time.

Love to all of you,

Stephen will be greatly missed by everyone who ever had the good fortune of knowing him. A gifted therapist, a talented musician, a loving husband, father and friend. There should be a picture of Steve beside the
word "mensch" in the dictionary.
"A mensch is someone to admire and emulate, someone of noble character. The key to being “a real mensch” is nothing less than character, rectitude, dignity, a sense of what is right, responsible, decorous".
Leo Rosten~ The Joys of...