Born October 15, 1951 in Chicago, she was the daughter of Stanley and Lillian Kwak. She was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter, Tricia Mason.
Surviving are one son, Eric Mason of Marquette Heights; one brother, Tom Kwak of Chicago and one cousin, Nancy Friedman of Texas.
Bonnie was a teacher at North Pekin and Marquette Heights District 102 for 25 years, retiring 2015. She was a dedicated educator who often spent as much time at school as she did at home. Her students remembered her fondly and would often stop her to say hello and remind her that she was their favorite teacher.
She enjoyed reading, gardening, crafting and working puzzles. She also enjoyed watching movies and going for walks.
Bonnie was a member of Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Pekin.
Cremation has been accorded by Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. There will be no services.
Memorials may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Midwest Affiliate, 530 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue, Peoria, Illinois 61637 or Habitat for Humanity Greater Peoria Area, https://habitatpeoria.org/donate or Special Olympics Illinois, 605 E. Willow Street Normal, Illinois 61761 or Peoria Area Food Bank, 721 West McBean St, Peoria, Illinois 61605 or Doctors Without Borders, Doctors Without Borders USA P.O. Box 5030 Hagerstown, Maryland 21741.
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