Daryl E. Bense, 70, of Millstadt, died Dec. 25, 2023.

He was born in Belleville on Feb. 23, 1953, son of the late Fred and Lucinda Bense. 

He is survived by his loving wife Claudia; sons Jacob, Joshua and Jonah Bense; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.  He is also survived by siblings Cliff Bense, Anita Thomas, Ray Bense and Steve Bense, their spouses and numerous nieces and nephews.

In Daryl’s honor, there will be a celebration of life at 11 a.m. Feb. 23 at Saving Grace Lutheran Church, Queen Creek, Ariz.