Gary Dean "Gizzy" Bender, 49, of Freeport, died Saturday, April 25, 2015, at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born June 18, 1965 he was the son of Gary D. and Katherine (Yoder) Bender, Sr. Gary was a United States Navy veteran. He was a local construction worker in the Freeport area. Surviving are his mother, Katherine "Tootie" Bender of Freeport; his daughters, Amber L. Suerto of San Diego, CA and Tiffany Bender of Freeport.
He was preceded in death by his father. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Walker Mortuary. Burial will be at City Cemetery. Visitation will be 12 noon until time of service on Tuesday at the Walker Mortuary. A memorial has been established in his name.