Karen Bendell Obituary

Karen Anne Bendell, nee Glyman, age 59, of Naperville, formerly of Downers Grove and Venice, Florida. Loving mother of Justin (Rose Rohrer) and Molly (Tim Rhomberg); wife of William; doting grandbunny of Pedro, Pancho, Harvey, Gypsy, Toffee, Gus and Hollyhock; daughter of Emanuel (Loretta) and the late Sunnie Glyman; sister of Rev. Rick (Carol), Rev. Paul (Heidi), and the late James (Gie) and John (Bess Berniker) Glyman; aunt of Mel, Andy, Joseline (Danny) Goodman, Jenny (Gregg) Champion, Julie (Nate) LeMahieu, Jonathan, and great aunt of Elysse Halo; supporter of the Morton Arboretum; believer in the healing power of beaches, wood fires, candle-lit meals, and walks in the woods; lover of life. She will be missed. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: The Morton Arboretum, ATTN: Nancy Dowdell, Development, 4100 Illinois Route 53, Lisle, IL 60532.