Patrick J. Bonnema, passed away, August 11, 2019 at home, surrounded by his family and friends. Patrick's memory will be survived by his Loving Margaret, three children Brittany (William) Sullivan, Collins (Aline) Bonnema, and Bree Bonnema; Dedicated Pappy to Kaleigh Sullivan; Beloved son of Darlene Bonnema, the late Joseph and the late Theresa Bonnema. Brother of Mike (Claire) Bonnema, Kip (Chris) Nance, Joe (Pilar) Bonnema, Cary Nance, Jeanne Stefchek, Jill (Jack) Adams, Kim (Dennis) Mueller, Terri (Joe) Baldacci, the late Jimmy (Karen) Bonnema, the late Judy (Andy) Lesiecki, and the late Fran (Joe) Jordan. Uncle to many nieces and nephews who Patrick loved dearly. Patrick devoted 50+ years as a salesman for Anderson Brothers, and cared deeply for all the men and women who worked there.
Memorial Visitation will be held at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W 103rd St, Oak Lawn on Friday, August 23rd from 3:00pm until 9:00pm. Memorial Mass Saturday, August 24th at 9:30 AM at St. Germaine, 4240 W 98th St., Oak Lawn.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Patrick Bonnema Scholarship Fund in c/o Brother Rice High School, Attention: Institutional Advancement, 10001 S. Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60655.
