Obituaries

August 15, 1932 to October 14, 2018

WINAMAC - Marylou Bonnell, 86, of Star City, passed away at 9 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 14, at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born Aug. 15, 1932, in Lansing, Mich., to the late Otho W. Lula D. Emerson Crawford. She graduated from Winamac High School in 1950. On June 10, 1951, she married Wayne Bonnell, at the Star City United Methodist Church. He survives.

She is also survived by:
Vicki Pugh, Winamac, Daughter 
Jeff (Rae) Bonnell, Rincon, PR, Son 
Ann (Fred) Shidler, Monticello, Daughter 
Steve (Stephanie) Bonnell, Star City, Son 
Mike (Sam) Pugh, Grandson 
Dave (Heather) Pugh, Grandson 
Emily (Mike) Haschel, Granddaughter 
Christina "Bubba" Turpin, Granddaughter 
Brian (Tammy) Bonnell, Grandson 
Shawn (Jessica) Bonnell, Grandson 
Greg (Kami) Shidler, Grandson 
Brandon (Nicole) Shidler, Grandson 
Amy Stearns, Granddaughter 
Amber Vogley, Granddaughter 
Chase (Amanda) Bonnell, Grandson 
Noah Bonnell, Grandson 
22 Great Grandchildren 
Bill (Phyllis) Crawford, Port Charlotte, FL, Brother 
Bob (Janet) Crawford, Palo Alto, CA, Brother 
Jenny Tenney, East Leroy, MI, Sister 
Sandy (Jim) Johnston, Winamac, Sister 
Gwen Crawford, Sister-in-law 
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
John (Florence) Crawford, Brother 
Phil J. Crawford, Brother 
Dave Tenney, Brother-in-law

Mrs. Bonnell was an active member of the Star City United Methodist Church. She was a true philanthropist, having been instrumental in the creation of the Community Foundation of Pulaski County where she served 10 years as a director. She gave a lot of time and energy to her community. In her younger years, she was a talented cake baker and decorator. She was also a master at gingerbread cookies. 
She was also one of the first female bus drivers for Star City and Winamac schools. Marylou and Wayne established Pond View Golf Course in 1974 which grew to include Pine View Golf Course in 1985 and Mystic Hills Golf Course in 1998. Mrs. Bonnell was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She will be dearly missed by all that knew and loved her.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 20, at Star City United Methodist Church, Star City. The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m., Saturday, at the church with Pastor Tom Richards officiating. Burial will be at Buck Cemetery, Star City.

Memorial donations may be made to Star City United Methodist Church.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.