Bonita “Bonnie” Marie Bishop (nee Berg), 73, of Huntley, formerly of Cary, died peacefully in her home on April 28, 2023.
Bonnie was born in Chicago on April 21, 1950, to parents Calvin and Anna Marie (nee Cassara) Berg. She married Fabian “Joe” Bishop, Jr. in 1977, and the couple enjoyed traveling and spending time with family hosting parties. Bonnie and Joe were happily married until his death on March 3, 2006.
Bonnie was incredibly artistic and found beauty in everything. She loved painting, sculpting, and was especially passionate about her glass art. She enjoyed spending time in her garden and spent countless hours landscaping. She was a passionate, creative, and generous woman who will be missed dearly by all who knew her.
Bonnie is survived by her siblings, Kenneth (Diane) Berg, Beverly (John Barnowski) Berg, and sister-in-law Becky (Ed) Chittenden, her nieces and nephews, Kendra (Brian) Bleers, Anthony Berg, Dr. Laura Chittenden, and Retired Major Ted (Lea) Chittenden, her great nieces and nephews, Brandon and Owen Bleers, her cousins, James (Mary Ann) Rohn, Edward (Nicole) Rohn, Jeanine (Steve Parker) Rohn, Jamie Rohn, Thomas Rohn, Michael Rohn, Christopher Rohn, Ethan Rohn, Sebastian Rohn, Carol (Lloyd) Wright, Donald Marazo and many more.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband of 29 years, Fabian “Joe” Bishop, Jr., her parents, Calvin (Mary) Berg and Anna Marie (Lou Radabough) Berg
Visitation will be Wednesday, May 3, 2023, from 4 p.m. to time of prayer service 6:30 p.m. all at DeFiore Funeral Home, 10763 Dundee Road, Huntley.
Cremation to follow service and inurnment to take place at a later date at Calvary Cemetery, Memphis, Tennessee.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Bonnie’s name can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital https://www.stjude.org/
For further information, please contact the DeFiore Funeral Home 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be posted at www.defiorefuneral.com
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Rest in peace
Our deepest sympathy during this sad time.
I'm so saddened by this news. I always admired Bonnie's generous spirit and her ability to speak out for what she care about. When she worked on the capital campaign for Fine Line's new glass studio, she was not only tireless and generous -- she also made a glass dish for every donor as our thank you and wouldn't accept help -- a big undertaking. I so enjoyed working with her and getting to know her.
I am so sorry about the loss of Bonnie. I have never met a kinder, sweeter, more generous person in my life. Shae opened her heart and doors to every and any one. She could also be very stubborn and so very easily hurt. I have know and loved Bonnie for over 55 years and in that period of time we had happy moments and sad moments. I know all of her family, so I have been through a lot of sadness with her but also so much happiness and love. Bonnie you will be so badly missed. I love you. Prayers and hugs to all of her family and friends.
My deepest sympathies to the family. Bonnie rest in peace and know you are with Joe now. Love to you.