Bonnie Jean LaLone

Bonnie was born June 15, 1932, in Flint to Bill and Pauline (Seymour) Wheatley. Bonnie married Eugene C. LaLone Sr. on Oct. 20, 1951, in Pontiac. They spent many years in the Flint and Detroit areas, finally moving to Grand Traverse County in the 1970s.

Bonnie spent her life helping others; she loved life and her family and had an optimistic attitude even in her final days.

Bonnie is well remembered for her great passion for her garden and landscaping work. She would spend many hard-working hours outside in her yard. She also had a great talent for restoring antique furniture and decorating her home.

Bonnie worked for many years as a teaching assistant for handicapped children in both Royal Oak and Traverse City. She was also employed doing office work.

Bonnie is survived by her husband of 55 years, Eugene LaLone; daughters, Cynthia (Dennis) Agusti of St. Clair Shores and Vickie (Gregory) Wolfe of Traverse City; son, Eugene (Kerry) LaLone Jr. of Elk Rapids; grandchildren, Marcus (Katrina) and Anthony Agusti, Kyle, Alexander and Katherine LaLone, Justin and Jenna Wolfe; great-grandchildren, Amber and Austin Agusti; sister, Judy (Harold) Blanchard; and brothers, Robert (Sally), Shelby (Ruth) and Steve Wheatley; and many nieces and nephews.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Wilburn; daughter, Katherine Elizabeth; and granddaughter, Tiffany Ann Wolfe.

Visitation was held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007, at Covell Funeral Home in Elk Rapids. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 12, 2007, at Covell Funeral Home with Pastor Jay Koehler officiating.

Memorials may be given in Bonnie's name to Grace Lutheran Church. Arrangements have been entrusted to Covell Funeral Home in Elk Rapids.