Delores Anna Bender, 81, of Fort Wayne, passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2016. She was born to the late Harry and Dorothy on March 24, 1934 in Fort Wayne, IN. She is survived by her sons, Lanny Bender and Kevin Bender; former daughter-in-laws, Tammie Strohkirch and Dawn Derr; sister, Ruth Farber; 15 grandchildren and several great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Gordon Bender. Funeral Service will be at C.M. Sloan and Sons Funeral Home 1327 N. Wells St. on Monday January 25, 2016 at 1pm with calling 2 hours prior. Burial at Greenlawn Memorial Park.