Helen Catherine McDonnell, 94, life-long resident of Escanaba, passed away on a Saturday, at the Families Manor near the home of her son John.
She was was the daughter of Hans B. and Lydia (Petersen) Bonefeld. Helen attended school in Escanaba and was a member of the graduating Class of 1938.
She married John W. McDonnell in Escanaba and he preceded her in death on May 21, 1991.
Helen was a strong and loving woman with a deep dedication to her family and business, Bonefeld Furniture. She co-owned and managed the company at a time when women were not prominent in the business world. Helen was a gentle, kind woman who always put her family first. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and was able to meet her first great-grandchild this spring.
In her spare time, Helen enjoyed playing the game of Bridge and was an avid reader.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Escanaba, Elks Lodge 354 Lady Elk, Escanaba DDA, and General Federation of Women's Club.
She was survived by: daughter, Jane (Steve) Turner; son, John (Martha) McDonnell; grandchildren, Jennifer and Laurel; great-grandchild, Soren; many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
In addition to parents and her husband, John, she was preceded in death by: son, Tom; and brother, George Bonefeld.
Visitation at the First Presbyterian Church. Funeral services with Rev. Scott White officiating. Burial in Gardens of Rest Cemetery.
She was was the daughter of Hans B. and Lydia (Petersen) Bonefeld. Helen attended school in Escanaba and was a member of the graduating Class of 1938.
She married John W. McDonnell in Escanaba and he preceded her in death on May 21, 1991.
Helen was a strong and loving woman with a deep dedication to her family and business, Bonefeld Furniture. She co-owned and managed the company at a time when women were not prominent in the business world. Helen was a gentle, kind woman who always put her family first. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and was able to meet her first great-grandchild this spring.
In her spare time, Helen enjoyed playing the game of Bridge and was an avid reader.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Escanaba, Elks Lodge 354 Lady Elk, Escanaba DDA, and General Federation of Women's Club.
She was survived by: daughter, Jane (Steve) Turner; son, John (Martha) McDonnell; grandchildren, Jennifer and Laurel; great-grandchild, Soren; many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
In addition to parents and her husband, John, she was preceded in death by: son, Tom; and brother, George Bonefeld.
Visitation at the First Presbyterian Church. Funeral services with Rev. Scott White officiating. Burial in Gardens of Rest Cemetery.
Helen Catherine McDonnell, 94, life-long resident of Escanaba, passed away on a Saturday, at the Families Manor near the home of her son John.
She was was the daughter of Hans B. and Lydia (Petersen) Bonefeld. Helen attended school in Escanaba and was a member of the graduating Class of 1938.
She married John W. McDonnell in Escanaba and he preceded her in death on May 21, 1991.
Helen was a strong and loving woman with a deep dedication to her family and business, Bonefeld Furniture. She co-owned and managed the company at a time when women were not prominent in the business world. Helen was a gentle, kind woman who always put her family first. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and was able to meet her first great-grandchild this spring.
In her spare time, Helen enjoyed playing the game of Bridge and was an avid reader.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Escanaba, Elks Lodge 354 Lady Elk, Escanaba DDA, and General Federation of Women's Club.
She was survived by: daughter, Jane (Steve) Turner; son, John (Martha) McDonnell; grandchildren, Jennifer and Laurel; great-grandchild, Soren; many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
In addition to parents and her husband, John, she was preceded in death by: son, Tom; and brother, George Bonefeld.
Visitation at the First Presbyterian Church. Funeral services with Rev. Scott White officiating. Burial in Gardens of Rest Cemetery.
She was was the daughter of Hans B. and Lydia (Petersen) Bonefeld. Helen attended school in Escanaba and was a member of the graduating Class of 1938.
She married John W. McDonnell in Escanaba and he preceded her in death on May 21, 1991.
Helen was a strong and loving woman with a deep dedication to her family and business, Bonefeld Furniture. She co-owned and managed the company at a time when women were not prominent in the business world. Helen was a gentle, kind woman who always put her family first. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and was able to meet her first great-grandchild this spring.
In her spare time, Helen enjoyed playing the game of Bridge and was an avid reader.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Escanaba, Elks Lodge 354 Lady Elk, Escanaba DDA, and General Federation of Women's Club.
She was survived by: daughter, Jane (Steve) Turner; son, John (Martha) McDonnell; grandchildren, Jennifer and Laurel; great-grandchild, Soren; many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
In addition to parents and her husband, John, she was preceded in death by: son, Tom; and brother, George Bonefeld.
Visitation at the First Presbyterian Church. Funeral services with Rev. Scott White officiating. Burial in Gardens of Rest Cemetery.
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