Bonnie Jean Rochester

Born August 10, 1930, in Kilbourne, IL, to James Arthur and Lola Maude (Lane) Lewis, she married Robert “Bob” Dale Rochester on April 18, 1954. He died January 16, 2019 in Pekin. She was also preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, Richard, Billy, Larry, Leland; Lyman; one sister, Lucille Weber and one daughter-in-law, Leslie Rochester.

Surviving are two sons, David Dale (Kathy) Rochester of Texas and Brian Keith Rochester of Pekin; one daughter, Lynn Christine (Todd) Arrenholz of Delavan; five grandchildren, Jeremy (Darcie) and Jason Rochester, Lauren (Josh) Freehill, Katlyn and Braden Arrenholz and six great-grandchildren.

A lifelong homemaker, Bonnie had a heart for service and spent many hours volunteering at Pekin Hospital and baking pies in the basement of her church. She went on many adventures traveling with her husband and friends, and enjoyed upholstering furniture, gardening, and dancing. However, her greatest enjoyment was her grandchildren, whom she was very proud of. Bonnie could often be found on the sidelines of local sporting events, cheering on her kids and grandkids. She will be missed for her contagious smile and caring spirit.

Bonnie was a 60-plus year member of First Christian Church in Pekin, where she served as a Deacon and was a member of both the choir and Deborah’s Circle.

Her private funeral and visitation will be Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Preston-Hanley Funeral Homes & Crematory in Pekin. Pastor Mark Foglio will officiate. Cremation will be accorded following her service. Burial will be at a later date at Glendale Memorial Gardens in Pekin.

Memorial contributions may be given to First Christian Church, 1201 Chestnut Street, Pekin, Illinois 61554.

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