Martha Ellen Bentley
Martha Ellen Bentley
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She was born August 19, 1962, in Michigan City, to Charles Bentley Sr. and Nora (Gunter) Wantland.
Martha had a love for arts & crafts, especially painting, drawing or coloring. She held a special place in her heart for spending time with family and friends.
She is survived by siblings, Kathy (Richard) Chadwick, Charlie (Christine) Bentley, and Greg Wantland; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins, and of particular note, aunt Polly (Wilma Wright) who was her best friend and partner in crime.
Martha was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Charles "Chucky" (Diane) Bentley Jr., Chris Bentley, Rickey Bentley, Jimmy Bentley, Johnny Bentley, Brian Bentley, and Paul Bentley.
Cremation will take place. Lakeview Funeral Home and Crematory, 247 W. Johnson Rd., (219) 362-3100 is caring for the arrangements.
Please send condolences to the family at www.LakeviewFHC.com.
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Anna
November 21, 2025
You will be so missed, loved you Martha.
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