Laura Bonita “Bonnie” Savonne
July 08, 1935 - November 01, 2026
Obituary
MADISON - Laura Bonita "Bonnie" Savonne, age 91, held the hand of God and left her earthly body on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Born on July 8, 1935, Bonnie was the daughter of the late Robert Hamilton and Ruth Schmidt.
Bonnie was a graduate of Prairie du Sac High School in 1955. She moved to Madison where she met the love of her life, Ken Savonne. They were married in August of 1957 at Luther Memorial Church, beginning a partnership that shaped much of her journey. Bonnie’s faith was everything to her, and she had served faithfully as an Elder and on the social committee at Dale Heights Presbyterian Church.
She deeply treasured her neighbors, forming bonds that turned her street into a place of true belonging. Fond memories include her passion for Italian folk dancing with Ken, joyful visits to the family cottage up North spending time with her family. She delighted in playing Mrs. Santa Claus at Hilldale Mall and was a devoted grandmother who never missed her grandchildren’s events.
Bonnie is survived by her daughter, Laura L. Hammer; her sisters, Carol Fisher and Judy (Dave)Hutchinson; her brothers Steven Hamilton and Robert Hamilton Jr., her treasured grandchildren,
Brooks Jones, Christopher Jones and Ethan (Katie) Hammer. Great grandchildren Dani Jones (mother Kristi Jones), Eli Hammer, Riley Hammer, Sister-in-law Nancy Hamilton. Her wonderful cousins that were like her brothers and sisters, Corrine Keyes and Glen (Eva) Esser; along with other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Ken Savonne; brothers Doug Hamilton and Bill Hamilton; sister June; brother and sister in laws Carl (Ann) Savonne, Charolette (Went) Millar and Alice (Clarence) Genschaw, her wonderful cousins Eldon (Sharon) Esser and Don Esser.
Visitation will be held at DALE HEIGHTS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 5501 University Ave., Madison, from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 17, 2026. A memorial service at the church will follow at 11:30 a.m. A luncheon will be served afterward at Vintage Brewing Company, 674 S. Whitney Way, Madison, from 12:45 p.m. until 2:45 p.m. A private family burial will take place at Verona cemetery, at a later date.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Agrace Hospice, 5395 East Cheryl Parkway, Fitchburg WI 53711 or to the family for the establishment of a Scholarship Fund in the name of Bonnie and Ken Savonne.
Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.
Gunderson West
Funeral & Cremation Care
7435 University Ave.
(608) 831-6761