Tammy Marie Bender, age 47, of Sunman, Indiana, died Thursday, March 13, 2014 at her residence. She was born on August 16, 1966 to Michael J. and Kathleen Eckstein Bender. Tammy had owned True Blue in Clifton and helped organize the Scribble Jam Events in Cincinnati. She was the owner of Lucky Dog in Sunman where she bred Coton deTulear dogs. She was a member of St. Nicholas Catholic Church. Tammy loved her family. Those surviving who will honor Tammy's memory include parents, Kathleen and Michael Bender of Sunman; sister Kristen and brother-in-law Joe Zaffiro of Cincinnati; niece and nephew Gabriella and Giovanni Zaffiro; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Charles A. and Edna Eckstein, and Jack and Elaine Bender. Visitation is from 3 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, 2014 at Cook Funeral Home, 107 Vine Street, Sunman with Rosary at 2:30. Mass will be Monday, March 17, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, with luncheon following at the church hall. Additional services will be held at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be directed to St. Nicholas School or the family to assist with expenses. Personal condolences can be left for the family at www.cookfuneral.com