Bonnie Fuchs

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Bonnie Viola Fuchs
Date Of Birth:April 8, 1920
Date Of Death:December 7, 2011
Service Date:Private family services will be held with Pastor Allen Steinbeck officiating. Entombment will be at Park Hill Cemetery in Bloomington

Bonnie Viola Fuchs
Bloomington, IL - Bonnie Viola Fuchs, 91 of Bloomington passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 7:50 pm at her residence. Private family services will be held with Pastor Allen Steinbeck officiating. Entombment will be at Park Hill Cemetery in Bloomington. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or to Advocate BroMenn Hospice in Bonnie's name. Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home is handling arrangements. 

Bonnie was born on April 8, 1920 in Browns, IL a daughter of Hilary and Goldie (Kramer) Wachs.   She graduated from Browns Community High School in Browns, Illinois and then obtained her Bachelor's Degree from the University of Illinois.  Bonnie married Leonard L. Fuchs on June 11, 1943 in Champaign, IL.  He preceded her in death on August 13, 1998. Bonnie is survived by two sons: Ron (Ellen) Fuchs, Kevin Fuchs, two daughters: Linda Norton, and Karen (Bob) Brooks, three grandchildren: Lane Norton, Chelsea Brooks, and Brad Brooks, and one great-grandson: Nicholas Carter. Also surviving are two sisters: Elsie (John) Ranson of Evansville, IN, and Pearl (Jack) Green of Tulsa, OK.

In addition to her husband Leonard, Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, a grandson: Brian Fuchs, three brothers: Ned, Donald, and Gene, and two sisters: Lavera and Evelyn. 

She taught Home Economics at Albion High School in Albion, Illinois from 1943 to 1946 while her husband Leonard was in the army and WWII.

Bonnie was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Bloomington where she taught Sunday school for many years, The Altar Guild, Lutheran Women Missionary League, and McLean County Home Economists.

She loved gardening and spending time with her family. Bonnie was an artist and won many awards from The McLean County Arts Association.

Online condolences can be made to the family at kiblerbradyruestman.com
  • From: Mel and Ruth Schlueter
    Location:Towanda, IL

    Our sympathy goes out to all of you. Bonnie was a special lady and leaves many happy memories behind for each of you and all who knew her. For us, numerous Country Companies activities and trips. In earlier years, faithful service and attendance at church in Naperville and Bloomington. And, many conversations on Kenyon Dr. relating to gardening and art. We have given a memorial to Trinity Lutheran Church in Bonnie's name. God's comfort and blessings, Mel and Ruth Schlueter

  • From: Steve Milligan
    Location:Bloomington

    My heart felt deepest sympathy to all of you. Bonnie, as well as dad, played an important part in my youth as role models and neighbors. I am grateful to have grown up on Kenyon Ct with such quality people. Sincerely, Steve Milligan

  • From: Steve Milligan
    Location:Bloomington

    My heart felt deepest sympathy to all of you. Bonnie, as well as dad, played an important part in my youth as role models and neighbors. I am grateful to have grown up on Kenyon Ct with such quality people. Sincerely, Steve Milligan

  • From: Earl Dunbar
    Location:Rochester, NY

    To Ron & Ellen, Condolences and comfort for your loss.

  • From: Sue (Alexander) Striegel
    Location:Normal, IL

    Ron and Family--I was so sorry to read about your mom's death. I have some great memories of her (and you all, too), from long ago, down Wright Street in Naperville, and then, too, in Bloomington. May your memories keep her alive in your hearts . . . I know you will miss her. God Bless, Sue (Alexander) Striegel