Dera Bendick, 99, of Crystal Falls, passed away Wednesday, April 25, 2012, at Northstar Health System, Iron River. She was born February 15, 1913, in Stambaugh, Mich. She was the daughter of August and Elizabeth (Osterlund) Pifke. Dera attended Stambaugh schools, graduating in 1931. She was a hard worker all her life, with jobs at The Crystal Inn and F&S Grocery Store in Crystal Falls. Dera also volunteered for many years at The Crystal Manor Nursing Home and The Christian Book Store. Dera was a member of the Guardian Angels Catholic Church in Crystal Falls. She enjoyed baking, sewing, crocheting, gardening her many flowers, and loved being with her family. Gramma Dera's home will always be remembered for the good smells coming out of the kitchen. She is survived by one daughter, Judy (Glenn) Cater, Grafton, Wis.; one son, William (Linda) Bendick, Huntley, Ill., four grandchildren, Michele (Dave) Richter, Oostburg, Wis., Todd (Tracy) Cater, Gilbert, Ariz., Tracey (John) Cimmarusti, Lake St. Louis, Mo., Jennifer (Jeff) Smith, Wentzville, Mo.; four great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Samantha Richter, Oostburg, Wis., Jadyn and Zachery Smith, Wentzille, Mo.; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Robert Magray, Crystal Falls, Florence Pifke, Stambaugh Township; many nieces and nephews. Dera was preceded in death by her husband, William Bendick in 1993; three brothers, William, Adolph, and Clarence Pifke; two sisters, Dorinda and Blenda. The visitation will be Monday, April 30, 2012, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home, Crystal Falls. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated 11:00 a.m., Monday at Guardian Angels Catholic Church, Crystal Falls. Rev. Jeffrey Kurtz will officiate. Burial will be in Evergreen Memorial Cemetery, Crystal Falls. You may light a candle in remembrance of Dera or leave a condolence to her family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com The Jacobs-Plowe Funeral Home, Crystal Falls, is serving the family.