Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, June 4, at 10 a.m., at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church with Father Stan Schmit celebrated the Mass. Visitation was on Monday, from 5-7 p.m., and a Vigil Service was at 7 p.m., all at the church. Visitation continued Tuesday, from 9 a.m. until service time, at the church. Interment was in the parish cemetery.

Georgia Ann was born July 17, 1933, in Madison County, Neb., to George and Susan (Borer) Dusel. She attended Madison County Schools. On Aug. 27, 1951, Georgia Ann was united in marriage to Kenneth Bender at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Battle Creek, Neb. Together they farmed in the Humphrey area. Georgia Ann was known as the “Co Op Lady,”, because of her 27 years of working for the Humphrey Co-op. She also worked at Club 81 as a cook for nine years.

Georgia Ann enjoyed sewing, gardening, and taking care of her flowers that did not get mowed over by Ken. She loved taking her grandkids with her to her favorite store – Menards – and let them help her do her shopping. Georgia Ann was a “jack-of-alltrades” and could fix and repair about anything. Working at the Co-op, she mixed several gallons of paint, and enjoyed painting her own rentals when people would move out. She was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church.

Georgia Ann is survived by: Son – Darrell (Karen) Bender of Elkhorn, Neb.

Daughter – Denise Hoefling

of Roanke, Texas Son – Randy (Geri) Bender of Humphrey, Neb.

Son – Leon (Barb) Bender of Humphrey, Neb.

Son – Kevin (Linda) Bender of Humphrey, Neb.

Son – Scott (Becky) Bender of Humphrey, Neb.

Son – Craig (Jessica) Bender of Columbus, Neb.

22 Grandchildren 38 Great Grandchildren Brother – Dennis Dusel of Creston, Neb.

Brother – Joe (Phyllis) Dusel of Tilden, Neb.

Georgia Ann was preceded in death by: Parents – George and Susan Dusel Husband – Kenneth Bender Great Grandson – Lux Classen Sisters – Leona (Maurice P.) (Bob C.) Preister Chereck, Margaret (Gordon) Larsen, Marie (Elmer) Hollatz, and Gertrude (Dwayne) Collins Sister-in-law – Jeanette Dusel Memorials may be directed to Humphrey Fire and Rescue.

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