Bonnie J. McCloskey
August 19, 1939 - January 12, 2019
Obituary
MADISON-Bonnie J. McCloskey, age 79, of Madison, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2019. She was born on Aug. 19, 1939, in Cassville, the daughter of Maynard and Shirley (Grimm) Roe. Bonnie graduated from Delavan High School in 1957 and then went on to attend Madison Business College. She was united in marriage to Gerald R. McCloskey in 1967, and they enjoyed many happy years together, before his passing in 2012. Bonnie worked for National Guardian Life, Gisholt, the Concourse Hotel and Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce. She retired from Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce in 2004. Shortly after retiring she went back to work for Hallmark. Bonnie volunteered for the Badger Honor Flight, RSVP of Dane County and Monona Senior Center. Her volunteer work was very meaningful to her. She was amazed and inspired by all the wonderful people she worked with. Bonnie was a very generous, giving, and loving person and made friends wherever she went. She cherished her high school friends from Delavan and friends from every job she had. Bonnie enjoyed sight-seeing, reading, working in her flower garden, and her cat. Her family was her highest priority. She cared for us, about us and she was the glue that held us all together. She always made time to spend with us or talk on the phone. Bonnie is survived by her loving daughter, Wendy Kerr; brother, Terry (Ellen) Roe; sister, Sally (Chuck) Greenwich; brothers-in-law, Bill Henning and Ken McCloskey; sister-in-law, Mary McCloskey; special niece, Stacy Hermann; special family friend, Jim "Animal" McEuin; and many other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gerald; daughter, Tracie Sherman; sister, Robin Henning; niece, Shelley Henning; and nephew, Danny McCloskey. A Celebration of Life will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL AND CREMATION CARE, 2950 Chapel Valley Rd., Fitchburg, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019. A short service will be at 3 p.m. Memorials may be made to: Badger Honor Flight. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson Fitchburg
Funeral & Cremation Care
2950 Chapel Valley Rd.
(608) 442-5002
Events
Visitation
Sun Jan 20, 2019 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Fitchburg • 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711
Celebration of Life
Sun Jan 20, 2019 @ 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM CDT
Gunderson Funeral and Cremation Care - Fitchburg • 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, WI 53711
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Teri Fine
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Bonnie was a very caring, concerned neighbor for many years. She helped my Dad out several times. Please know you are in our thoughts at this sad time. The Gary Hall Family
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Bill Snyder
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Shocking news, I can’t believe it,, we were together at our old timers lunch January 4. I had a nice visit with her. We worked together at National Guardian life for years. Your mother was a very special person. My sincere condolences to you. Bill Snyder
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Judy Riter
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I just can't believe this, what a shock. I worked with Jerry at NGL, that is how I got to know your Mom. She was a very special friend and so much fun to be with. I send my deepest sympathy to you and the rest of your family. With prayers for my friend. Love Judy Riter
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Beth Zedaker
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Dear Wendy,
Your Mom was so incredibly special! I will always have such fond memories of the time we worked together at Dr. Janicek's office in Madison. We had a great time together as colleagues and we had some very fun times! I'm so grateful we stayed in touch with each other for over 40 years. Thinking of you during your loss and please know my prayers and thoughts will be with you in the days, weeks and months ahead as you grieve the loss of your very special Mom.
Beth Gotzion Zedaker
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Margaret Lincoln
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Bonnie will always be "Buns" to me and I was "Muggs" to her... We worked together at the Concourse Hotel in Madison and a life-long friendship grew out of our jobs. I loved her so much and happily, anticipated my yearly St Patrick's Day birthday cards. We stayed in touch over FB and chatted by phone after milestones in our lives. My heart is broken but heaven has welcomed an ANGEL! My sincerest and heartfelt condolences to Wendy and the entire family! I'm praying that God embraces you all with comfort and peace! Love you Buns!
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Jim Haney
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Wendy and family, Bonnie's obituary called her the glue that held your family together, I could say the same about her tenure at WMC. I affectionately thought of her as the Den Mother who always had time to listen and who worked tirelessly to keep the staff on the same page! She was a true professional, a hands on manager who would roll up her sleeves and get the job done, and best of all, a great friend. Everyone who knew her now had a huge hole in our lives! Deepest condolences. Jim Haney, Past President of WMC.