Bonnie DeFries
July 25th, 1943 - October 17th, 2022
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Bonnie's Obituary
Bonnie Francis DeFries
Bonnie passed away comfortably in her sleep on October 17, 2022.
Bonnie was born on July 25, 1943 to Larry and Irene Leatz of Stevensville, MI. She spent the first few years of her life in Stevensville until her family relocated to Ft. Lauderdale, FL, where she graduated from Stranahan High School. After high school, her family was relocated back to Stevensville, where she married her husband Alan of 59 years. They spent many happy years together at their “Bonanza” house where that had 2 wonderful children, Scott and Beth.
Bonnie enjoyed working at many places over the years, such as Landis Clothing, Meskimen’s Gifts, and DK Boutique. She had a zest for life, kind heart, loved everyone she met, loved her family, and making memories at their Van Auken Lake cottage.
Bonnie is survived by her husband Alan, her brother Larry (Darlene) Leatz of Valparaiso, IN, her sister Donna Cayo (Roger) of Greeley, CO. Children; Scott DeFries (Cheri) of Stevensville, MI, Beth Childs (Tim) of Aurora, CO. Grandchildren; Danielle DeFries of Stevensville, MI, Ashley Carlson (Trevor) of Benton Harbor, MI, and Austin DeFries of Colorado Springs, CO.
Memorials can be made to Caring Circle Hospice. Those wishing to sign Bonnie’s Memory Book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
Bonnie passed away comfortably in her sleep on October 17, 2022.
Bonnie was born on July 25, 1943 to Larry and Irene Leatz of Stevensville, MI. She spent the first few years of her life in Stevensville until her family relocated to Ft. Lauderdale, FL, where she graduated from Stranahan High School. After high school, her family was relocated back to Stevensville, where she married her husband Alan of 59 years. They spent many happy years together at their “Bonanza” house where that had 2 wonderful children, Scott and Beth.
Bonnie enjoyed working at many places over the years, such as Landis Clothing, Meskimen’s Gifts, and DK Boutique. She had a zest for life, kind heart, loved everyone she met, loved her family, and making memories at their Van Auken Lake cottage.
Bonnie is survived by her husband Alan, her brother Larry (Darlene) Leatz of Valparaiso, IN, her sister Donna Cayo (Roger) of Greeley, CO. Children; Scott DeFries (Cheri) of Stevensville, MI, Beth Childs (Tim) of Aurora, CO. Grandchildren; Danielle DeFries of Stevensville, MI, Ashley Carlson (Trevor) of Benton Harbor, MI, and Austin DeFries of Colorado Springs, CO.
Memorials can be made to Caring Circle Hospice. Those wishing to sign Bonnie’s Memory Book online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
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