Bonnie L. Torres, 63, of Rockford, IL, passed away Wednesday afternoon, March 6, 2019 at OSF Saint Anthony’s surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with cancer. She was born August 27, 1955 in Elmhurst, IL, the daughter of James and Nola (Kramer) Parrish. Bonnie married her high school sweetheart, Ector “Ed” Torres on March 11, 1972 in Bensonville, IL. Bonnie loved hawks and eagles. When she saw one, she knew God was watching over her. Bonnie was a ski mom with the Ski Broncs for many years. Most of all, Bonnie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. She will truly be missed.
Bonnie is loved and missed by her husband of 46 years, Ed; daughters, Tracy (Brad) Shields, and Lisa (Jason) Smith; grandchildren, Boden, Ryan, Madison, Malayna, and Mazie; her mother, Nola Parrish; siblings, Jim Parrish and Judy McElvogue. She was preceded in death by her father, James and her dog, Farrah.
A visitation will be held from 1:00-2:00 p.m., on Sunday, March 10, 2019 at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Rd, Machesney Park, IL 61115. Private graveside services will take place. Memorials may be made to the family or the OSF Cancer Center.
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