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Bonnie McWayne Obituary
Bonnie Jean McWayne nee Washburn; dear wife of the late Marvin; devoted daughter of the late Robert and the late Lauretta Washburn; loving mother of Michele (Steve) Pentes and Mark (Dana) McWayne; cherished Grandmother of Jason Newman, Allison Fagerson, and Brooke Fagerson; beloved sister of Carol Ann Washburn Sprague, Roberta Washburn, William (Fhey) Washburn, and Linda (Tom) Washburn Paleologos; also survived by nieces and nephews, Sherri Linn Washburn, Vikki Morgan, John Paleologos, Tessa Paleologos, Kimmie Washburn, and Andrew Paleologos. Bonnie was a graduate of Lake View High School; retired executive assistant of the late Dr. Lloyd J. Blakeman, Jr. of Palos Park, and member of the Illini German Shepherd Kennel Club. In lieu of flowers, memorial to PAWS Chicago https://www.pawschicago.org/ appreciated. Visitation Tuesday June 22, 2021, 3 pm to 7 pm at Kosary Funeral Home 9837 S. Kedzie, Evergreen Park where Funeral Service will be held Wednesday June 23rd at 11:00 am; Interment St. Mary Cemetery; Info: 708-499-3223 or KosaryFuneralHome.com
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Vance Wieland
July 7, 2021
Life brings many people in your life. I lived on 123 St Alsip IL. I remember last time I saw her on 123 St Alsip IL.I new her, husband very well good man. Spent my teenage years in Chicago. Had a lot of good memories. Family has my condolences.
Roberta
June 26, 2021
I'll always remember the wonderful happy times with my Sis Bonnie. Her great sense of humor and so much love whether home or away on vacation . She is forever in my heart - I know I'll see her again some day - Until then I love you Sis forever and a day. Bert.
Roberta
June 26, 2021
I''ll always remember the wonderful happy times with my Sis Bonnie . Her great sense of humor and so much love and fun whether at home or when we went on vacation. She is always in my heart and I know I'll be with her again some day. Until then you my beautiful Sister I love you forever and a day.
Sharon and Dennis
June 21, 2021
We love and miss you xoxoxoxxo
Sherri
June 19, 2021
Aunt Bonnie
I will always remember so many things. Dog Club, our shared love of all animals great and small, and all the music we loved and all the camping adventures. I love you Aunt Bonnie with all my heart and soul and will never forget you
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