Janet

Bendele

Janet M. Bendele age 82 died Monday, May 17, 2021.

She was born July 3, 1938 in Payne, Ohio, daughter of the late William and Kathryn (Preston) Cluts.  She was a member of Divine Mercy Catholic Parish, Paulding Eagles #2405 Auxiliary, and Paulding Senior Center.  She was previously employed as a caregiver and by Lowe's Garden Center, Defiance.  She was an avid NASCAR fan.

Janet is survived by her children:  Helen (Mark) Bidlack, Grover Hill, Frank (Jeanne) Bendele, Fort Wayne, Michael (Kellie) Bendele, Fort Wayne, Patrick (Kim) Bendele, Huntertown, IN, Laurie (Larry) Carter, Churubusco, and Vicki Bendele, New Haven; many grandchildren; and many great grandchildren.

She is also preceded in death by a brother, Dale Cluts; infant daughter, Lois Ann Bendele, a granddaughter, Octavia, and a great grandson, Donovan Bendele.

Funeral services will be conducted 11 AM Thursday, May 20 at Den Herder Funeral Home, Paulding.  She will be laid to rest in Wiltsie Cemetery, Payne.

Visitation will be 4 – 8 PM Wednesday, May 19 at Den Herder Funeral Home.  There will also be visitation on Thursday from 10 AM until time of services.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations made to Paulding County Senior Center or a charity of the donor's choice.