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Esther Bender

February 20, 1935 — September 25, 2022

Esther Bender, age 87, passed away September 25, 2022.


She was born February 20, 1935, in Worthington, MN.  Esther was a longtime member of Emanuel Lutheran Church and retired from her teaching career at Brownell-Talbot School.


Esther is survived by her husband, Robert Bender; daughter, Kristen (Sung) Cho; step-daughter, Alexis (Doug) Nelson; grandchildren, Anya Cho, Esther Cho, Tony Nelson, Bradley (Esther) Nelson, Charity Nelson, Daubrey (Jake) Dragon; great grandchild, Vera Nelson.


Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Friday, September 30, 2022.


Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM at Hoy Kilnoski Funeral Home on Friday, September 30, 2022. Memorials are suggested to Emanuel Lutheran Church or Iowa Public Television.

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Visitation

Friday, September 30, 2022

10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)

Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home and Crematory

1221 North 16th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

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Memorial Service

Friday, September 30, 2022

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home and Crematory

1221 North 16th Street, Council Bluffs, IA 51501

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