Bonnie F. Gunderson

Bonnie F. Gunderson, age 71, of Spring Lake, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2006 at her son's home in Spring Grove, Illinois after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born August 25, 1935 in Cave in Rock, Illinois, the daughter of Lowell E. and Edith A. (Rowland) Boyd. She married Nels M. Gunderson Sr. on July 23, 1955 in Rockford, Illinois. He preceded her in death on September 26, 2002.

Mrs. Gunderson was an active member of the of Hope Lutheran Church, Wautoma where she recorded tithes. She was a member of the Mary's Circle, a volunteer for the Orphan Grain Train and a member of the Christian Bible Study Group. She was an active member of the Neshkoro Lioness Club and Wautoma Garden Club. Bonnie was a supporter and volunteer for the EAA Fly-In.

The joy of Bonnie's life was not only participating in the numerous volunteer organizations she was involved in, but also in being a grandmother to her four grandchildren. She always put her family first. Bonnie was blessed with many gifts especially the heart of a servant, but her greatest gift of all was the time she invested in each of our lives.

She is survived by her children, Cyndi (Mike) Coltrain, Fort Smith, AR., Mark (Sheila) Gunderson, Spring Grove, IL.; her grandchildren, Caitlyn Coltrain, Fort Smith, AR., Travis Gunderson, Spring Grove, IL., Zack Coltrain, Fort Smith, AR., Austin Gunderson, Spring Grove, IL.; further survived by other relatives and many friends.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. in Hope Lutheran Church, Wautoma. Family and friends may call from 11:00 a.m. Tuesday until the time of services. In lieu of flowers memorials to the Neshkoro Lioness Club and Hope Lutheran Church would be appreciated.

Leikness Funeral Home

Wautoma

(920) 787-3746

www.wautomafuneralhome.com