Bonnie Jean Steffenhagen
September 12, 1946 - September 12, 2018
Obituary
LODI-Bonnie Jean Steffenhagen, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on September 12, 1946, in Red Wing, MN, the daughter of Robert and Berdell Gadient. Bonnie married John Steffenhagen on February 5, 1972 in Lodi. She was a 1964 graduate of Villa Marie Academy. After high school Bonnie attended and graduated from St. Francis School of Nursing in 1967.
Bonnie was a nurse, preschool teacher and most importantly a mother. She worked for the Red Cross and the Lodi Nursing Home. She was an active church member and on the Lodi Library Board. Bonnie enjoyed knitting, gardening and baking cookies for which she was famous for. She especially loved spending time with her family and friends.
Bonnie is survived by her children, Nathan Steffenhagen, Katie (Justin) Packard, Daniel Steffenhagen and Michael (Jamie) Steffenhagen; grandchildren, Jordan and Max Packard and Maddie and Charlie Steffenhagen; mother, Berdell Gadient; sisters and brothers, Wayne (Brenda) Gadient, Barbara (John) Nei, Betty (Kurt) Thomforde, Alan (Nancy) Gadient, Robert Jr. (Mary) Gadient Steven (Sue) Gadient, Annette Gadient, Dennis (Sheila) Gadient, Andrew (Debbie) Gadient and Laura (Brian) Sweet and brother-in-law, Tom Richter. She was preceded in death by husband, John Steffenhagen; father, Robert Gadient; sister, Marilyn Richter; father and mother-in-law, Hilbert and Neoma Steffenhagen.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at BLESSED TRINITY CATHOLIC PARISH AT ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH LODI, 521 Fair St, at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 20, 2018, with Fr. Scott Jablonski presiding. Visitation will be held from 9:30 am until the time of the service at the church. A luncheon will follow the service at the church.
The family would like to express a special thank you to Dr. Heun and staff at SSM Health and to everyone for their loving care of Mom including Rosetta, Al, Gary Lois and all other we may have missed. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
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Funeral & Cremation Care
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Events
Visitation
Thu Sep 20, 2018 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Blessed Trinity Catholic Parish; at St. Patrick's Church in Lodi • 521 Fair St., Lodi, WI null
Mass of Christian Burial
Thu Sep 20, 2018 @ 11:00 AM CDT
Blessed Trinity Catholic Parish; at St. Patrick's Church in Lodi • 521 Fair St., Lodi, WI null
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Memories
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Del Endres
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Alfred Endres's family still remember her being so kind to our father and all of us when we visited him in the nursing home. She always had a smile for all. Our condolences to all of Bonnie's family.
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Don Brereton
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My deepest sympathy to the family of Bonnie. What a great person ,and great life she lived, she will be highly missed.
Don Brereton
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Laurie Pfiffner
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We were so sorry to hear about Bonnie's passing. She was such a wonderful person! I have fond memories of working with her on the Library Board and of the care she gave to our children when they were in preschool. Our deepest sympathy to you, we know she will be missed. Laurie and Tom Pfiffner
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Tracy Suprise
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My deepest condolences to the family and Nate i am thinking of you fondly and sending my best wishes to you in your time of sorrow. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincere love to you and your family. Tracy Suprise
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Anne & Kent Wendler
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Bonnie brought happiness to my cousin John and the rest of his family. Being in the same room with Bonnie meant being surrounded by a warm gentle smile and treated with grace and love. We will miss her.