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Lois Bentley Obituary
Lois A. Bentley, 67, of Serena, IL passed away on June 2, 2025. Lois was born on August 15, 1957 in Elmhurst, IL to Donald and Alice (Schweihs) Chernetzki.
Lois is survived by her husband, John; As well as siblings, Janice P. Glover of Oklahoma, Gail M. Campbell of Illinois, Margaret (Peggy) J. Lynn of Indiana and Joseph (Jay) J. Chernetzki of Illinois.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Donald M. Chernetzki (1/4/2005) and Alice L. Chernetzki (1/10/1993); Brother, Reverend Michael W. Chernetzki (10/21/2013); As well as a brother-in-law, Steven J. Lynn (6/5/2012).
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Cemetery on W. Sandwich Rd. in Sandwich, IL.
Arrangements were entrusted to Beverage Family Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.beveragefamilyfh.com
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