Bender, Kelli R. 1970-2025 St. Joseph, Mo.

Kelli R. Bender, 54, of St. Joseph, formerly of Oregon, Missouri, passed away Jan. 27, 2025.

She worked as a desk clerk at the former Ramada Inn in St. Joseph and later for American Family Insurance.

Services: Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, 10:30 a.m., New Point Christian Church. Family visitation: Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, 6 to 8 p.m. Chamberlain Funeral Home, Oregon, Missouri. Laid to rest at Cowan Cemetery in New Point, Missouri. In honor of Kelli’s memory, contributions may be made to the New Point Christian Church or Cowan Cemetery.

A full obituary may be found and condolences left at www.chamberlainfuneral.com. As published in the St. Joseph News-Press.