Tanya Rose Bender, 39, Green Bay, passed away unexpectedly on November 13, 2023 at Aurora Bay Care Medical Center with her mom and fiancé by her side. Tanya was born April 7, 1984 to Rosita (Cruz) Cornelius, step father, Wes Cornelius and step father Raymond Migel.

Tanya attended Oconto High School. She enjoyed cooking, especially with her nephew, Justin. Tanya was a kind hearted, loving individual. She loved spending time with her kids and her family. Tanya was a fighter that never gave up. She loved going on road trips with her fiancé, Adam, they saw a lot of things together. Tanya was her mother's flowerchild.

Tanya is survived by her children, Faith Bender, Kyra Bender, Tessera Raine Adams; mother, Rosita (Wes) Cornelius; step father, Raymond Migel; sisters, Amanda (Evan) Bonner, Tricia Flint, Jennifer Migel; brother, Daniel Migel (significant other Abby); step brothers, Joel (Ashley), Erik (Amanda), Shawn Cornelius, Chris Dallas; aunts and uncles, Maria (Chris) Roberts, Roger (Dawn) Cruz, Jose Jr. (Trudy) Cruz, Ramon (fiancée Iva) Cruz; sisters-in-law, Marana Cruz, Terri (John) Pease, Alice Wright, David (Velina) Migel, Bob Migel; grandfather, Jose Cruz Sr.; fiancé and her rock, Adam Marek.

She is further survived by nieces, Emily, Constance, Elianna; nephews, Logen, Dominek, Justin, Bentley, John, Bennett; and other relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Darlene Cruz; great grandparents, Andrew (Ester) Stone; uncles, Benny Whiting, Irv Migel, Angelo Cruz.

Friends and family will gather at Blaney Funeral Home, 1521 Shawano Ave. on Saturday, November 25 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. (NOON). A celebration of life will be held for Tanya at noon. To send online condolences, please go to www.BlaneyFuneralHome.com.