Bender, Darl K.

 Darl K. Bender, 67, of Big Rapids, Mich., formerly of Niles, died Thursday Feb. 11, 1999,  in his home after an illness. He was born Aug. 20, 1931.  Survivors include a daughter, Linda Quist of Niles; a son, Richard of Niles; three sisters, Doris Jaynes of Niles, and Clara Keeler and Yvonne Ravish, both of Winterhaven, Fla.; and two brothers, Gerald of Big Rapids and Bob of Midland, Mich. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Silverbrook Cemetery. There will be no visitation. The Halbritter Funeral Home is handling arrangements.