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Verna Lynn Bendinger
Born: Jun 09, 1945
Date of Passing: Nov 04, 2025
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryVerna Lynn Bendinger
Lynn passed away suddenly on November 4, 2025 at Health Science Centre. She leaves behind to mourn her loving husband Wolfgang HACKENBROCH, her brother Glenn, Dwayne Kew, Donna, Dustin and Dylan.
Lynn was born and raised in Morden. After she graduated from Morden Collegiate, she earned a degree in Human Ecology from the University of Manitoba. She interned in Dietetics. Lynn taught Human Ecology at Hedges School for a number of years, she went to work for the North West Company's consulting with various Northern Communities on Nutrition. She then worked with Yellowquill College teaching Nutrition to various First Nations Communities. Upon final retirement Lynn took up cruising, averaging a cruise per year.
A Memorial Service in her honour will be held December 6, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Mark's Lutheran Church, 600 Cambridge Street, Winnipeg.
Publish Date: Nov 22, 2025
VERNA LYNN BENDINGER
Lynn passed away November 3, 2025, at the Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg, as a result of serious injuries suffered in a fall in her home.
Lynn is survived by her loving husband Wolfgang Hackenbruch, and her brother Glenn Bendinger.
From Glenn:
Lynn my beloved sister was a wonderful, caring, thoughtful, helpful, diligent, honourable person and a joy to me for 75 years.
Bye Lynn.
You are in a better place now, with no suffering, tears, misery, and unhappiness.
A Funeral Service will take place today, Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Winkler at 2:00 p.m., followed by a burial at the Chapel Cemetery in Morden.
Publish Date: Nov 8, 2025
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Nov 08, 2025, Nov 22, 2025
Condolences & Memories (7 entries)
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The unexpected passing has left me heartbroken. Lynn and I met at Hedges Junior High in the early 70s. We have been friends ever since. Over the years, we shared many laughs and tears. We loved cooking and traded recipes and techniques. I will certainly miss our chats and her friendship. Wishing Wolfgang and Glenn comfort and strength for the days, and weeks ahead. - Posted by: Jo-Anne Velleman (friend) on: Nov 10, 2025
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Dear Wolfgang - I am so sorry for your loss of Lynne. I hope you are doing as well as can be expected. Joan McConnell (Jukka’s friend) - Posted by: Joan McConnell (Friend) on: Nov 09, 2025
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Sincere condolences to Lynn’s family and Wolfgang and his family. Lynn did many remarkable things during her life. Teaching others about diabetes and proper diet, especially Indigenous people in Northern Manitoba, was very significant. She was a caring person. - Posted by: John Rislahti (Friend) on: Nov 09, 2025
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Lynn, You have been a great friend over the years. Always ready to join in any activity offered, especially if it involved dancing. I will miss you but never forget you. My condolences to you Wolfgang. Glen, my thoughts are with you as you mourn your sister. Myra - Posted by: Myra O'Sullivan (Friend) on: Nov 09, 2025
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My sincere condolences to both Wolfgang and Glen. A heartbreaking loss. Glen, you well described Lynn as a caring and kind person, my memories of her always bring up a picture of a smiling, somewhat impish Lynn. I remember family visits in 1-6 and always am grateful for having grown up knowing my extended family. She is, as you said, at peace and pain free. - Posted by: Lorraine Lorenz (distant cousin) on: Nov 08, 2025
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Lynn and I bonded over having the same first name and sitting in the first row of desks during first year at the University of Manitoba. We volunteered, with a dedicated group of fellow alumni, in planning and hosting our many reunions over the past 58 years! She was a dedicated professional. Lynn will be missed by us all. - Posted by: Lynn Cooper (University friend from Human Ecology) on: Nov 08, 2025
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I got to know Lynne through a mutual friend of ours,Evelyn. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope she and ev are up in heaven laughing together and trading recipes. - Posted by: Vicki (Friend) on: Nov 08, 2025