Helen Bender, beloved wife of the late Robert. Loving mother of Geraldine Norton, Betty (Donald) Niedospial, Anna (John) McMahon, Maryann (Robert) Peterson and Robert (Natalie) Bender. Proud grandmother of 5 and great grandmother of 7. Dearest sister of Theresa Scharneck and Shirley Tepp. Funeral Monday 9:45 a.m. from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd Street, Oak Lawn to St. Gerald Church, Mass 10:30 a.m. Interment private. Visitation Sunday 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Info, 708-636-1193 or www.blakelamboaklawn.com