Donna Jeanette Bonitz

Donna Jeanette (Hackman) Bonitz, age 83, of Indianapolis, went to be with her Lord on May 7, 2021. She was born on June 26, 1937 in Vallonia, Indiana to the late Raymond John Herman and Edna Emma Louise (Melloncamp) Hackman. Donna was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Vallonia, Indiana. Donna graduated from Vallonia High School. After high school, she married William Carl Bonitz on August 14, 1955. Donna was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. She worked for J.C. Penney until retirement. Donna was actively involved in St. John's Lutheran Women's Missionary League and Ladies Aid. Her proudest achievements include being a wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Donna's greatest joy was to care for and serve others. Donna is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, William "Bill" Bonitz of Indianapolis, IN; sons, Mark Bonitz of Indianapolis, IN and Timothy Bonitz of Lansdale, PA; grandchildren, Heather Zoderer of Indianapolis, IN, Carl Bonitz of Indianapolis, IN, Lisa (Matt) Hoffman of Indianapolis, IN, Evan Bonitz of Indianapolis, IN, Joel Bonitz of Indianapolis, IN, Jessica (Price) Lawrence of Laceys Spring, AL, Hope Bonitz of Section, AL, Faith Bonitz of Section, AL, Matthew Bonitz of Lansdale, PA and Elizabeth Bonitz of Marietta, PA; great grandchildren, Dylan Bonitz, Landon Caruso, Dominic Hoffman, Asher Hoffman and Sharayah Hoffman all of Indianapolis, IN; brother-in-law, Martin "Pete" (the late Joyce) Bonitz of Columbia Falls, MT; sisters-in-law, Lorriane "Susie" (the late Richard) Kerr of Coleman, WI and Kathryn (Bill) Chandler of Mellen, WI; and many nieces and nephews. Donna was preceded in passing by her father, Raymond Hackman; mother, Edna (Melloncamp) Hackman; sister, Marilyn Hoene; son, David Bonitz; and brother-in-law, Harold Bonitz. Visitation for Donna will take place on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at St. John Lutheran Church, 6630 Southeastern Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46203. A funeral service will take place on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 11:00 AM also at St. John Lutheran Church, with additional visitation time beginning one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at St. Johns Lutheran Cemetery. Contributions in Donna's memory may be made to St. John Lutheran School - Eagle Scholarship Fund, 6630 Southeastern Ave, Indianapolis, Indiana 46203, www.stjohnindy.org or Worship Anew-Lutheran Ministries Media, Inc., 5 Martin Luther Dr., Fort Wayne, Indiana 46825, www.worshipanew.org.