Obituaries

Obituary: Bonita Louise Connell, 58, of Lake Bluff

She was a graduate of Maine West High School and U of I, where she was a gymnast and swimmer.

The following obituary is courtesy of Wenban Funeral Home

Bonita L. Connell nee Wilson, of Lake Bluff, IL formerly of Fox Lake, IL died August 17, 2013.

She was born August 8, 1955 in Niles, IL and graduated from both Main West High School and the University of Illinois Champagne where she was an accomplished swimmer & gymnast.

She will be missed by the many lives she touched through her giving spirit, faith in the Lord and her many acts of charity throughout her life.

Beloved wife of Edward; Loving mother of Jacquelyn Grace Bauer and David (Jenni) Bauer; sister of Donna Wilson and Cynthia (George) Stanaszek; daughter of the late Virgil & Irene Wilson.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, St. Bede Church, 36455 N. Wilson Rd., Ingleside, IL 60041.

Visitation 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 20th and again 9:00 a.m. until the time of service 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Wenban Funeral Home, 320 Vine Ave., Lake Forest, IL. Burial to follow.

Info. www.wenbanfh.com or (847) 234-0022. 


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