STURTEVANT – Bonnie J. Smith, 78, passed away at Aurora Medical Center in Mount Pleasant on Monday, May 27, 2024, with her family by her side.

She was born in Racine on April 9, 1946, the daughter of the late Robert A. and Ione J. Mahdik.  She graduated from Washington Park High School in 1964 and received a marketing degree from Gateway Technical College in 2005.

Bonnie worked at many places over her career including, JI Case, Tupperware, and Great Lakes Naval Base. She retired from Bosch Racine Hydraulics after 23 years of service.

She attended Christ Church United Methodist and enjoyed going out to dance. However, she was happiest in the company of her family.

Bonnie is survived by her son, John (fiancée, Charmaine Malkmus) Smith; her daughter, Kelly (Joe) Church; her grandchildren, Hana Nicole, Michael, Melinda, Melissa and Audrey; her sister, Kristine McGough; her friend and former husband, John E. Smith; special friend, Dave Baker; as well as dear nieces, nephews and friends.  In addition to her mother and father, Bonnie was preceded in death by her stepfather, Henry "Gene" Hyde, and her stepmother, Eleanor "Ellie" Mahdik.

Family and friends are invited to meet in the Draeger-Langendorf Funeral Home and Crematory on Monday, June 3, 2024, for a visitation from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm.  A service celebrating and honoring her life will follow at 6:00 pm.

Bonnie's family extends a heartfelt thank you to the ICU doctors and staff at Aurora Medical Center in Mount Pleasant for the special attention she received while under their care.

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