Bonnie Joyce Bohse

Bonnie Joyce Bohse

August 22, 1940 - January 01, 2023

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OREGON - Bonnie Joyce Bohse, age 82, of Oregon, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, at SSM Health-St. Mary's Hospital. She was born on Aug. 22, 1940, in Menominee, Mich., the daughter of Norman and Margaret (Seidl) Behrendt.


Bonnie graduated from Marinette High School in 1958.  She was united in marriage to Merritt “Skip” Bohse on June 22, 1963, in Marinette, Wis.  Bonnie earned her degree as a dental assistant. She worked many years as a receptionist for several businesses in the Oregon/Madison area.  She was an active, valued, and cherished member of the People's United Methodist Church since she moved to Oregon in 1970.  She was a devoted Christian and lived her faith every day.


Bonnie enjoyed being a member of the Philanthropic (non-collegiate) Epsilon Sigma Alpha sorority (ESA) helping to raise millions of dollars for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  Bonnie’s favorite place to be was New York City, especially Broadway. While raising her family, she was an exceptional knitter and seamstress making clothes for herself and her family. She was a proud Badgers fan and a proud shareholder of the Green Bay Packers!  But most of all, her favorite thing to do was spend time with her family and four grandsons.


Bonnie is survived by her husband, Skip; son, Dirk (Kristen); daughter, Barbara McKenna (Steve); and grandchildren, Jeremy, Nicholas, Nathaniel (McKenna), and Jacob Bohse. As well as her brothers, Jeff (Nancy), Greg (Jean), Brad (Ellen), Perry (Minerva), and Nick (Leslie); and sister, Joanie Behrendt; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Norman and Margaret Behrendt.


A funeral service will be held at PEOPLE’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 103 N. Alpine Parkway, Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, with the Rev. Dan Dick presiding. Visitation will be held at the church immediately before the service, starting at 9:30 a.m.


The family would like to especially thank niece, Wendy Bennett and her husband, Matt for their unyielding care for Bonnie at the very end.


Memorials may be gifted in Bonnie’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.


Gunderson Oregon
Funeral & Cremation Care
1150 Park Street
(608) 835-3515



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Mon Jan 9, 2023 @ 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
People's United Methodist Church • 103 North Alpine Prkwy, Oregon, WI 53575
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Mon Jan 9, 2023 @ 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CDT
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Joni Behrendt
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The most wonderful sister anyone could ever have, she will be deeply missed.
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Mary (Tittlie) Gryzwa
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My deepest sympathy to a dear friend and neighbor as we grew up together I remember Bonnie as a great singer and loved her husband and children to the fullest Please accept our condolences Tom and Mary Gryzwa
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Barb Dietrich
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Dear Skip, Barbara, Dirk, and family, I am so saddened to hear of Bonnie’s death. I am in Portugal, so I won’t be able to attend the services. I have known Bonnie for 30 years through People’s Church. Bonnie was a mentor and a good friend to me. For a few years, I was in the church choir, and Bonnie would try to help me stay in tune! Bonnie had such a strong belief in God, and love for family. I will miss her.
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LINDA CAROL WILSON
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I WAS BLESSED TO KNOW BONNIE THRU ESA, WE WERE STATE PRESIDENTS 1979-1980(RITTIMAN'S ROSES) IN THE PAST YEARS WE KEPT IN TOUCH THRU FACEBOOK. I WILL MISS MY ESA SISTER, MY PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS ARE WITH THE FAMILY, MAY YOUR MEMORIES WARM YOUR HEARTS AND BRING YOU CONFORT LINDA CAROL WILSON, INDIANA
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Ann and Phil Dettwiler
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We send our sincere sympathy to Skip and family; speak often of the warm and happy memories you have shared. She lives in your hearts.
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Ed Birzer
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I am sending deepest sympathies to Skip and family. I met Bonnie thru Skip and our work together with Habitat fo Humanity. Bonnie was one of most warm and welcoming persons I have ever met, always greeted me with a smile and a warm hug. I will miss those and remember them always.

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