MADISON - Bonnie L. (Stater) Davies, age 95, of Madison, WI, died on January 20, 2025, at Prairie View Manor in Footville, Wis. Born on June 1, 1929, in Wauwatosa, Wis., Bonnie graduated from Berlin High School where she met her future husband of 62 years, Donald K. Davies.

Predeceased by her beloved husband, Dip, on January 7, 2011, he was the Features Editor of the Wisconsin State Journal in Madison, Wis., for 38 years. While raising their family as members of Lake Edge United Church of Christ in Madison, both enjoyed years of friendships while traveling with their WSJ family and Don’s activities with the Madison Zor Shriners.

Surviving them are their four children, Darcy (Peter) Ortuso of Springfield, N.J., Jeff (Becky) Davies of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Kevin Davies of Janesville, Wis., and Timothy (Mary) Davies of Melrose, Mass. Also surviving are nine grandchildren, Emily (Joe) Ortuso-Kochiss of Corpus Christi, Texas, David Ortuso of Plainsboro, N.J., Austin (Jessica) Davies of Peoria, Ill., Chase Davies of Virginia Beach, Va., Carson ( Kiza) Davies of Rockton, Ill., Kyra (Kyle) Marshall of Roscoe, Ill., Colton Davies of Minneapolis, Minn., Bridget (Dan) Davies-Soulliard of Mystic, Conn., and Brendan Davies of Melrose, Mass.; and many nieces, nephews and great-grandchildren.

Bonnie loved family gatherings, making her home a special place where all would come together to share generations of stories and memories with much love, humor and joy. In a home with a naturally funny husband and an uncontrollable giggle response, Bonnie was surrounded by laughter. Along with her duties as wife and mother she enjoyed years of working as an Executive Secretary for the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Following retirement, she worked part-time for Children’s Service in Monona, Wis.

There will be a private family memorial at a later date. Her cremation was handled by Gunderson Funeral Home of Madison.

Please make donations in her name to your favorite charity or organization. Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson East

Funeral & Cremation Care

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Bonnie Lou Davies

June 01, 1929 - January 20, 2025

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