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Joan BENDIX Obituary

BENDIX, Joan Kelly

84, of Twin Lakes, WI, and South Pasadena, entered into the gates of heaven on March 6, 2015, while surrounded peacefully by her loving family. Joan left behind a legacy of love that included many friends and family. Her beloved husband of 57 years, Paul George; four children, Joseph (Lynn), Barbara Jean, Paul John, and Donna Wolf (John); eight grandchildren, Brian, James, Derek, Jennifer, Bianca, Samantha, John, and Dan; and three great-grandchildren, Hayden, Brooke, and Liam. Joan was born on June 28, 1930 in Chicago, IL, where she spent a great deal of her life raising and nurturing her family in Rogers Park and at St. Timothy's parish. Joan was preceded in death by her loving sister, Phyllis Heater. She was a devout Catholic and member of St. John's the Evangelist in Twin Lakes, WI, and St. John's Vianney in St. Petersburg Parishes. A funeral Mass in celebration of Joan's beautiful life will be held at 10:30 am, March 28, at St Johns Vianney Catholic Church, St. Pete Beach. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.On line memorial & guestbook

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Mar. 12, 2015.

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March 26, 2015

Barb,
Keeping you and your family in our thought and prayers on Saturday during the service.
- Center For Oral and Facial Staff

Lynn Bendix

March 18, 2015

You have been like a Mom to me for so many wonderful years and I will miss you so much but the memories we've shared will always be in my heart. I will cherish all of them. Thank you for your love and guidance. You were an inspiration to me and my family. We all love you Mom.

March 12, 2015

Mom,
We were so blessed to have you as our Mom, you taught us right from wrong, and how to be a caring, loving person, we loved you will all out hearts, and know that you will be at our side now and forever,
Donna

March 11, 2015

We'll always be praying for our wonderful Grandma.

Barb Oldenburg

March 10, 2015

Prayers for all of you, Mom / Joan is now at peace, but she will be missed, you were all great neighbors. Barb Oldenburg

Cheryl

March 10, 2015

Dear family and friends please accept my heartfelt condolences.Cherish a life well lived.Draw close to God in prayer -James 4:8

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11:30 a.m.

St. Johns Vianney

St. Petersburg Beach, IL 60611

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