Barbara Morgen Bender, 64, of Rockford, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020. Born May 2, 1956 in Phoenix, AZ. Daughter of Ralph and Barbara Joyce Beyer. Her employment career was with local Manufacturing companies until her retirement. Barbara found enjoyment in reading romance novels especially Danielle Steel, playing assorted games in her Kindle, having a green thumb with house plants and cooking especially her Pot Roast. Anytime spent with friends and family especially her grandchildren was where she wanted to be.
Survived by her son, Jason (Tiki Huey) Bender; grandchildren, Zoey Bender, James Jeffers, Keira Owen; significant other, Gene Jeffers; siblings, Alayne Hammer, Christine Pruitt, John Beyer, Hans Beyer; several nieces and nephews; special bird, Remi; special dog, Snowball. Predeceased by her parents; brother, Butch Beyer; special dog, Tia.
Per Barbara’s request, no funeral services are to be held. Cremation rites have been accorded. To share a condolence or memory www.advantagefunerals.com