Mary Ann Bendelewski

So Sorry for your loss. Mrs. B was always sweet and kind, always. God comfort your whole family with His presence.

To the families of Mrs. Bendelewski: I'm sorry for your loss. It's sad when we lose our loved ones. But we all know, someday we wil be reunited again. What a glorious day that will be. Until that day, we have memories to keep our loved ones alive. Thoughts & Prayers are with each of you.

Mary Jo and family, my thoughts and prayers are with through these tough times. May your memories bring you comfort. All my love.

My condolence for your loss. It was always a pleasure to visit with her in your meat market.

So very, very sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies are with you always. Sending warm thoughts and hugs to the entire family.

Dear Mrs Mary Jo Caruthers,

My name is Darlene Harris. I am writing you because I saw your mom's obituary, Mary Ann Bendelewski, age 83. I lost my mom on July 4th, last year, she was 84. I see your mother accomplished many good things in her lifetime and she taught Sunday school for many years, which means she was interested in the Bible.

I want to offer some words of comfort from the Bible. There are two scriptures that tell us that our dead loved ones will be resurrected, Acts 24:15 says “15 And I have hope toward God, which hope these men also look forward to, that there is going to be a resurrection of both the righteous and the unrighteous.” John 5:28-29 says “28 Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice 29 and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life, and those who practiced vile things to a resurrection of judgment.”

There are several examples of people getting resurrected in the Bible. The most memorable one was the resurrection of Lazarus, Jesus friend, who had been dead for four days. Lazarus, and all the others resurrected in the Bible, were resurrected to earth. The Bible ensures us that we can see our dead loved ones again here on earth.

Jesus spoke of being dead as being sleep. So we know death is not something to fear, it doesn't hurt. John 11:11 says “After he (Jesus ), said these things, he added: “Lazarus our friend has fallen asleep, but I am traveling there to awaken him.” 12 The disciples then said to him: “Lord, if he is sleeping, he will get well.” 13 Jesus, however, had spoken about his death. But they imagined he was speaking about taking rest in sleep. 14 Then Jesus said to them plainly: “Lazarus has died, 15 and I rejoice for your sake that I was not there, so that you may believe.”

When on earth, Jesus did on a small scale the things he will do on a huge scale when God's kingdom comes. He wanted his disciples and all of mankind to know and believe that he would heal all injuries and sickness, resurrect the dead, and restore the whole earth to a beautiful paradise garden. I think your mom will appreciate that. When God's kingdom comes Revelation 21:3-4 says “3 With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. 4 And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away.”

We are taught to pray for God's kingdom to come in the Lord's Prayer at Matthew 6:9-10, but most people don't know about the wonderful blessings it will bring. Matthew 6:9-10 says “9 “You must pray, then, this way: “‘Our Father in the heavens, let your name be sanctified.* 10 Let your Kingdom come. Let your will take place, as in heaven, also on earth.”

To learn more about God's kingdom (for free), write me at: Darlene Harris, P.O. Box 524, Jefferson, Oh 44047

Dear Mr B, and your lovely family, I was so sad to learn of the passing of Mrs B, but I know she lived her life with a strong faith in God and is now rejoicing in His presence! What a wonderful legacy of faith she has left, not only with her ever-expanding family, but with all of us who have known her. And that legacy extends to a family of Australians who were studying with her son Rich & wife Vanessa, and who were “adopted” by Mr & Mrs B and their family during the second half of the 1980's. We will never forget the amazing hospitality, the special Thanksgiving Dinners, the drinks and chats on the porch, the Meat Market & the vast array of smoked meats, the way we were accepted and loved by your entire family and my most vivid memory of all… Mrs B's apple pies, pumpkin pies & pecan pies… yummy! :). Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you grieve her passing, and may you find comfort in the many wonderful memories of her life and the sure knowledge that she lived for that glorious day when she would see her Lord face to face. We will be thinking of you all as you gather to honour & celebrate her life this coming Wednesday. With fond memories and much love, Jim Catford xxxxx

My condolences to the entire family, Mary Ann was such a sweet lady I remember her so fondly from our days at Collins Super Duper.