Irene M Szabo Bonner

Irene M. Bonner (nee Szabo), age 84, of Portage, formerly of Dyer, passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2013. She is survived by her six children: Rosemary Woodrum, Richard (Debi) Bonner, Cecelia (Randy) Bennett, Christopher (Barb) Bonner, Carol (Eric) Vandevender, and Robert (Julie) Bonner; 13 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; three brothers: Eugene Szabo, Joseph (Rita) Szabo, and Steve (Lois) Szabo; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Bonner was preceded in death by her husband, John C. Bonner; son, Patrick Bonner; parents: Eugene and Margaret Szabo; granddaughter, Michelle Woodrum; and son-in-law, Virgil Woodrum. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 29, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 8178 Cline Ave., (one-half mile south of US 30) Schererville, IN with Randy Harrison, Minister officiating. Interment will follow at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville. Friends are invited to meet with the family Friday, June 28, 2013 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home. Mrs. Bonner was an avid country music fan and enjoyed dancing. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Irene's loving memory to the Bonner Senior Center in Portage, IN.