Obituary - Ivol Marvin Bender
Ivol Bender
Ivol Marvin Bender, 93, passed away March 23, 2021, to be welcomed into the arms of loved ones that had preceded him in death. His parents Peter and Wilhelmina said how proud they were of his life. His brothers, Ellington, Oliver, and Larry had drinks and smiles waiting for him if they knew what was good for them. He gave his son Douglas a few pats on the back. And he took his wife, Elsie, in his arms and told her Sorry I m late but I m here now. He and Elsie were married for 65 years before she passed.
A year as many observe these days can make a significant difference. For Jenn Barlund, president of Falcon Plastics, it s the difference between seeking to hire employees and furloughing valued, longtime employees. I ve never lost so much weight, hair or sleep, she said about the decisions the company was forced to make when the COVID-19 pandemic hit last spring. It was very personal.
Barlund, the daughter of Guy Bender and granddaughter of founders Don and Carol Bender, was director of operations at the time, having worked her way up in the organization. She started with a part-time job in assembly while a student at South Dakota State University, where she earned a degree in entrepreneurship with minors in economics, marketing and business.
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Jolene Ray, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Ray of Lignoier has been selected as representative to Girls State this summer. Ray is a junior at West Noble High School. Vicki Gerke, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gerke of Ligonier as been selected as alternate to Girls State.
A Central Noble High School teacher has been appointed the field representative for the Miss Northeast Indiana Scholarship Pageant Association. Mrs. Carole Wolfe, who resides in Wolf Lake, said, âI am delighted to be associated with this dedicated group of people who are bringing outstanding scholarship opportunities to deserving girls of Noble County.â