Submitted by: Dan Rich

 

Bonnie Annette Rice

Aug. 19, 1961 - Dec. 7, 2007

 

South Bend Tribune 12/9/2007
MISHAWAKA - Bonnie Annette Rice, 46, of Mishawaka, is now at peace. She passed away Friday, Dec. 7, 2007, at 7:05 PM in the Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis. Bonnie was born on August 19, 1961, in Sturgis, Michigan, as the daughter of Frank and Judy (Rightley) Rice. Bonnie is survived by her daughter, Lauren Rice of Mishawaka. Her mother, Judy Rice of Mishawaka, and her father, Frank (Irma) Rice of South Bend; two sisters, J. Anne (Dennis) Casto of Niles, Michigan, and Teri (Terry) Gordon of South Bend; her nieces and nephews, Dennis Casto III, Kristina Casto, Toni Casto, Tyler Gordon and Bethany Gordon; and one great-niece, Siara, and great-nephew, Aaron. Bonnie also leaves behind her beloved dog, "Jake."

 

Bonnie was currently employed by Press Ganey in South Bend in form design. She was a former X-ray technician for Med-Point in South Bend. She was a member of Deer Run Church of Christ in South Bend, She loved to travel and especially loved to go on cruises; her daughter Lauren was the love of her life. Bonnie's free spirit and love of life was shared by many friends and family. Bonnie was a longtime Washington Redskins fan, a lover of all Disney characters, especially Mickey Mouse, and loved to listen to country music, laugh, and to listen and chat with friends.

 

Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 PM Monday, December 10th, in the Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th Street, Mishawaka. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 11th, at 10:30 AM in Deer Run Church of Christ, 2730 S. Ironwood, South Bend, with Rev. David Honeycutt officiating. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, that memorial contributions be made to Deer Run Church of Christ, 2730 S. Ironwood, South Bend, IN 46614.