Bonnie Harper

She was born in Keosaqua, Iowa on January 21, 1937, daughter of Mary McDonald. She married John Harper on May 15, 1968 and then moved to Rockford.

She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She put her family first in everything she did throughout her entire life. She was a former manager at Fairview Lanes and most recently at The Cherry Bowl. She was an avid bowler in the Rockford area for many years and was affiliated with the WIBC for 49 years; she was inducted into the the Rockford Area Bowling Hall of Fame in 2003 for Meritorious Service. She volunteered as an instructor, director and assistant with Special Education and Senior Bowling programs. She was involved with high school bowling for 20 years, Rockford Area Junior Leagues for over 33 years and the Special Olympics for 23 years. She was a lifetime member of the Blackhawk Athletic Club and a member of the Eagles Club for 35 years. She will be greatly missed, but forever in our hearts.

Bonnie is survived by her husband, John; son, Shawn (Sarah) Harper of Belvidere; grandchildren, Tina (Mark) Widell, Ryley and Lukas Harper; Great-grandchildren, Cloie and Brianna Widell; and her beloved dog, Molly. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will be from 5:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. on Saturday September 8, 2012 and from 1pm to 3pm on Sunday, September 9th 2012 at Sunset Funeral Home 8800 N. Alpine Rd Machesney Park, IL 61115. Funeral Services will be held Sunday September 9, 2012 at 3pm also at Sunset Funeral Home. Pastor Allan Buss will be officiating. Private Interment will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the family.