(nee Bender) Passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at the age of 68 years. Loving and devoted wife for 18 years of Richard Ociepa. Cherished sister-in-law Wanda (John) Kosmalski and Sandy (Scott) Schulz. Beloved aunt of Niki Henningsen-Shekels, Lukas and Matthew Henningsen. Further survived by her fur babies; Dixie and Pixie, other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Zygmunt and Harriet Bender. Kristine was very proud to have her Bachelors in Arts and also her Associates Degree in Applied Sciences. A Memorial Gathering for Kristine will take place at the Funeral Home on WEDNESDAY, August 31, 2022 from 4:00-6:00 P.M.