Submitted by: Dan Rich

 

John Bentley

Aug. 19, 1947 - June 7, 2008

 

South Bend Tribune 6/10/2008
MISHAWAKA - John "JohnnyBoy" Bentley, 60, of Colonial Drive, passed away Saturday surrounded by those who love him. John was born on August 19, 1947, to Dock Bentley and Maxie Hall Bentley in Seco, KY, both of whom are deceased. John was also preceded in death by his older brother, Carl "Ed" Webb. In April 1968 John married Glenda "Sue" Young of Mishawaka. John is survived by his wife and three children, David M. Bentley of Mishawaka, Tracie M. Freehling of Mishawaka and John K. Bentley (Donna) of Mishawaka; along with 10 grandchildren. John is also survived by his sister and best friend, Anna M. Crist (John) of Mishawaka, and by his loyal and trusted dog, Patches, who he loved dearly. John enjoyed Mexican food, country music, woodworking, fishing, flea markets and silly practical jokes. John should be remembered as a kindhearted, loving and honest human being, respected as a father, a husband and as a little brother who will never be forgotten.

 

Visitation and memorial service will be Wednesday, June 11, starting at 10:00 a.m. with the memorial at 11:00 a.m. in Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka, IN. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery in South Bend, IN. Memorial contributions may be made to Pet Refuge Inc., 2300 W. 6th Street, Mishawaka, IN 46544, in John's honor.