Helen M. Bonds' Obituary
Helen M. Bonds, 92, of Decatur passed away Monday, July 18, 2011 in Lincoln Manor Nursing Home.
Helen was born on November 25, 1918 in Decatur the daughter of Gotlieb and Nellie (Frampton) Laskowski. She was a member of Pilgrim Lutheran Church. She married Glen Harold Bonds on September 9, 1936 in Decatur he preceded her in death in 1968.
Surviving are her, son, Richard Orville Bonds (Janet) of Pace, FL; daughters, Janice Louise Meyers of Port Charlotte, FL; Donna Marie Phillips (Jerry) of Port Charlotte, FL; Joyce Ribley of Decatur; Diane Bonds of Macomb; Glenda Sinnard of Decatur; sister, Mildred Ahearn of Decatur; 20 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and many great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers, one sister, and one granddaughter.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Lincoln Manor staff for all their care of Helen.
Graveside service celebrating the life of Helen will be 11:00 am Saturday July 23, 2011 in Mt. Zion Cemetery with Pastor Bill Abbott officiating and conclude with the 'Flight Home' ceremony. Visitation will be 9:30 ' 10:30 am Saturday in Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the Alzheimer Association.
The family of Helen M. Bonds is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Avenue, Decatur, IL. View the on line obituary and send condolences to the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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