Delia A. Bender, 58, loving wife of the late Douglas Bender and the late George Bender; cherished mother of Dana (Darian) Gonzalez, Alex (Radia Mchabcheb) Bender, Gary Bender, and Samantha; devoted grandma of Violette George, Robert, and Lily Angel; dedicated daughter of Delia and Sergio; dearest sister of Elizabeth (Brian Rogers) Kirincich, Patricia (Marco) Hernandez, and Sergio (Jeanne Rodriguez) Bender Jr.; loyal aunt of Brandon, Danielle, Margaret, Jordynn, Kenzie, Michael, Zack, Ben, Emma, Abbey, Sofia, Thora, Roman, David, Brian, Melissa, Kevin, Amanda, and Billy; life-long and best friend of Mary, Tina and Pauly; and imaginative art teacher at Locke Elementary School of many unforgettable students.

Visitation, Tuesday, July 5, 4 p.m. – 9 p.m., funeral prayers Wednesday, July 6, 10:15 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave., Elmwood Park, IL to St. Williams Catholic Church for 11 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment to follow at Queen of Heaven. For info, 708-453-1234 or www.elmsfh.com