Linda Bender

Linda Bender, 83, of Rockford, passed away peacefully leaving behind her beloved family; husband, Robert Bender; faithful dog, Beau; daughters, BobbiLynn (Jason Sr.) Vigdal, Dana (Jesse) Holman; grandchildren, Jason II, MadiLynn, Lily, Sequoia; Special sister-in-law, Diana (Henry) Mulholland-Tyl; sister-in-law, Ardis Bender; brother-in-law Russell Kuykendall; brother Dave (Debra) Angel; and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents, sister, brother, and many other family members. 

At Linda’s request, there will be no funeral services held until she and her husband of 63 years, Robert, can be reunited someday. In lieu of flowers or memorials to the family, please donate in her name to Lakeland Animal Shelter, 3615 State Road 67, Delavan, WI, 53115, where her Beau was adopted, or to the shelter of your choice, as Linda was a lifelong animal lover. To send online condolences and share memories, please visit www.fitzgeraldfh.com.