Bonnie M. Mainiero, 76, of Sun City in Huntley, died peacefully in her home on February 8, 2022, with her husband Jack at her side.
Bonnie was born in Bakersfield, California on November 20, 1945, to parents Irving and Eleanor (nee Kopischke) Ford, Sr. Bonnie married Jack Mainiero on September 18, 2007, and the couple has been happily married ever since. Bonnie and Jack loved music and frequently attended concerts together. Bonnie loved to cook traditional Italian dishes, and nothing brought her more joy than feeding her family. She had an eye for decorating and dedicated time to decorating her dream home with Jack. Bonnie had the biggest heart and was an incredibly sweet, honest, and loving woman who will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
Bonnie is survived by her beloved husband, Jack Mainiero, her three sons, Charles (Julie) Columbia, Robert (Cynthia) Columbia, and Michael Columbia, her grandchildren, Ashley, David, Frankie, and Kaitlyn, her great-grandchildren, Marlee and Jude, her brother William Ford, and her sister-in-law, Donna Ford.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Irving Ford, Jr., and her granddaughter, Michelle Columbia.
Cremation is private.
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My heartfelt condolences to the entire Mainiero, Columbia & Ford families. My sister Bonnie provided much love and happiness for many people that encountered her. She was blessed with great kids, a fabulous lifestyle and many good times. Then after tragedy struck, she nearly lost everything and had to regroup. Fortunately her and Jack found each other and she was able to put her life back together again and return to a fulfilling and loving life. Jack, you are a blessing for Bonnie & the Ford family is grateful for the kindness, love, support and unselfishness provided to Bonnie by you, especially in her final days. Love you Brother! Our hearts go out to you! Because of the age gap between Bonnie and I, 16-years, I was blessed with being an Uncle at a very young age. When growing up, Bonnie's kids were more like brothers to me, than nephews. Bonnie, more like a stepmom and Frank more like an Uncle, than a brother-in law. My memories of those times are cherished and close to my heart. Siblings don't always see eye to eye, and the lord knows, Bonnie and I sometimes were at opposite ends of the spectrum, but like so many other folks with brothers and sisters, we still loved each other and at the end of the day would do anything for the other. My heart is broken, my tears are heavy, but I know The Lord God will be loving & caring and Bonnie will have the peace and joy we all pray to have when it's all said and done. Farewell my sister, I pray you, mom, dad, Irving and Frank are all reunited in heaven. You are gone too soon, but you suffer no more. Love you sis. Will see you again when my time is chosen. May all of Bonnie's family, extended family and friends be blessed and please always remember the good times we all got to share with Bonnie in our life. XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO
The love I witnessed between Jack and Bonnie was the kind fairy tales are made of. No better evidence can be found than in Bonnie's final days. She was home and feeling happy while Jack, the best caregiver to be found cared for her better than any professional nurse. I am so happy to have known Bonnie with her kind spirit and her gentle nature. She will be remembered and missed by all who knew her. Bonnie passed away in her lovely home as the love of her life held her hand. May your spirit find the kind of peace you deserve, Bonnie. Our deepest condolences to the family
We met Bonnie and Jack when we moved in across the street three years ago. Right from the beginning they made us feel like family. Many a time we spent talking with them in the driveway sharing family stories. She told us of her crush on Kevin Costner. We were able to attend dinner dances and other activities with them. They both loved going to concerts. I was excited when she gave me approval of my homemade spaghetti. We were blessed to be able to visit Bonnie when Jack brought her home. She was always smiling and talking with us. She would blow us several kisses whenever we would leave. I learned from Jack what it takes to be a loving husband and a strong man. He took care of her and never left her side. Jack’s son said that he gave 200 %. I told him he gave 1,000,000 %. Thank you both for showing us what marriage and love is. Bonnie is now at peace and with God.