Hanna Bender, age 90 went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at her home in McConnell, IL. She was born on October 6, 1932 in Soltau, Germany to Herman and Sophia (Barenscheer) Luders. She married Friedrich Holtke in 1949. She married Arlen Bender in El Paso Texas in 1960. She was a member of Grace Free Methodist Church in McConnell, and the American Legion in McConnell.

Hanna is survived by her children Jurgen (Marina) Hoeltke, Carola (Doug) Kehler, Pete (Peggy Raab) Hoeltke, Wendy (Rick) Wing; 7 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; special friend Bev Cornwell.

She was proceeded in death by her husband, parents, brother, and sister.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Cremation rights have been accorded.

A memorial has been established in her memory.