Edna Lucile Bender, 68, of Flandreau, SD, passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025 at Ava’s House in Sioux Falls, SD. A memorial service will be held at 5:00PM on Friday, June 27, 2025 at Skroch Funeral Chapel in Flandreau, SD.
Edna was born on June 23, 1956 to Peter and Ramona (Greeley) Bender in Roberts County, SD. She grew up and received her education as a child in Wilmot, SD. She was well educated receiving both her bachelors and masters degrees. She worked as a registered nurse for 46 years. Edna was very passionate about her job as a registered nurse and her faith in our Lord.
Her hobbies included cooking, baking, gardening, sewing, and reading. Above all, she loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Edna was a member of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate.
Grateful for having shared her life are her children Chris (Jaymie) Christianson of Riverton, WY; Charlie Christianson of Sioux Falls, SD; Sarah Benting of Flandreau, SD; and JoAnna Benting of Sioux Falls, SD; brother Tom Bender (Julie Sims) of Minneapolis, MN; and Fena (Richard) Redwing of Summit, SD; grandchildren, Christopher Christianson, Tyler Crantz, Tashauna Campbell, Alyssa Christianson, Kenneth Bender, Saraya Weddell, Adryauna Benting, Ari Benting, and Surreal Bergie; and several great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents Peter and Ramona Bender, brothers James and Peter Bender Jr., and aunt, Doris Greeley.
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