Bonnie Lee Hendrickson Stremmel, 89, passed in the arms of her beloved son on August 11, 2023.

The world was blessed on May 23, 1934 when Bonnie was born in Rockford, Illinois to Ernest William Hendrickson Jr. and Evelyn Bernice (Shaw) Hendrickson.

Bonnie met her husband of 49 years while a freshman at Stillman Valley High School. She graduated in 1952 and was married to Robert Eugene Stremmel on August 17, 1952 in Stillman Valley.

Life was filled with; children (5), working at the bowling center - Bob and Bon’s Pla Mor Lanes that they owned together, refinishing and selling antique furniture for Iron Stone Inn, and traveling across the country showing antique cars Bob had restored. Bonnie’s interest in antiques and cars included her becoming a judge for the V.C.C.A. Vintage Chevrolet Car Association shows they attended. Because of all of her endeavors at one point in time almost everyone in Stillman Valley knew Bonnie.

Preceding her in death were her parents; Son, George William Stremmel; Husband, Robert; and Brother, Dale Clinton Hendrickson. Remaining and remembering her are her Brother David Lavern Hendrickson, Sister Julia Dawn Fromkin. Children, Sherry Lynn (Gilbert) Rocha, Robert Eugene II (Maria) Stremmel, Cathryn Ann Denear, and Neil Burdette (Kari) Stremmel. Nine Grandchildren, 3 Great grandchildren, and 1 Great great grandchild.

Bonnie is very missed.

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