Richard M. Bonnema's obituary , Passed away on May 15, 2025 in Beecher, Illinois

Richard M. Bonnema

July 12, 1929 - May 15, 2025 (95 years old)

Beecher, Illinois

Richard M. Bonnema's obituary , Passed away on May 15, 2025 in Beecher, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smits Funeral Homes Ltd

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Richard M. Bonnema

July 12, 1929 - May 15, 2025 (95 years old)

Beecher, Illinois

Richard M. Bonnema Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Richard M. Bonnema of Beecher, Illinois, who passed away on May 15, 2025 at the age of 95. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his wife Martha Bonnema; his brother William Bonnema (late Ruth); and his parents, Martin Bonnema and Jennie Bonnema. He is survived by: his children, Donald Bonnema (Nancy), Sandy Bonnema, Marge Bonnema and John Bonnema (Eileen); his grandchildren, Christine Alexander (Mark), Karen Schimming (Derrick), Danielle Venhuizen (Vance), Jaclene Bonnema and Kylie Barnes (Ryan); and his great grandchildren, Sierra, Misty Vorrier, Addison, Spencer Schimming, Judah, Ezra, Marijke, Silas, Zion Venhuizen, Esther and Delilah Barnes.

Memorial contributions may be given to Honor Flight Chicago (http://www.honorflightchicago.org.).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smits Funeral Homes Ltd



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May 20

Visitation

Smits Funeral Home
2121 Pleasant Springs Ln, Dyer, IN 46311

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May 20

Funeral service

Smits Funeral Home
2121 Pleasant Springs Ln, Dyer, IN 46311

Wed

May 21

Burial

Chapel Hill Gardens South
11333 S Central Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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