Bonnie Shontz-Berendes, 86, of Springfield, passed away on April 9, 2018 at Heritage Health Hospice. She was born on August 5, 1931 in Springfield to Lonnie and Bertha Harrison Hopwood. Bonnie married LeRoy Shontz on July 17, 1949 and he preceded her in death in December of 1995. She then married Paul Berendes in January of 1997 and he preceded her in death in February 2005.
Bonnie is survived by her two daughters: Tara Darst of Springfield and Tami (Daniel) Meyers of Kokomo, Indiana, one step-son Richard (Sheryl) Berendes of Springfield, three grandchildren: Danilee (Pierre) Aristil, Sara Darst and Joshua (Ashley) Meyers, one great-grandson Jordan Aristil and one sister Norma June Powers.
Bonnie retired from the UIC Division of Specialized Care for Children. She enjoyed dining out, shopping and spending her winters in Venice, Florida.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30am on Friday April 13, 2018 at Bisch and Son Funeral Home, 505 East Allen Street, with burial to follow at Roselawn Memorial Park. The family will meet friends from 4:00pm-7:00pm on Thursday at Bisch and Son. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association and please visit the online “Life Remembered Story” at www.bischandsonfuneralhome.com.
