Submitted by: Dan Rich
Aug. 19, 1961 - Dec. 7, 2007
South Bend Tribune 12/9/2007
MISHAWAKA - Bonnie Annette Rice, 46, of Mishawaka, is now
at peace. She passed away Friday, Dec. 7, 2007, at 7:05 PM in the
Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis. Bonnie was born
on August 19, 1961, in Sturgis, Michigan, as the daughter of
Frank and Judy (Rightley) Rice. Bonnie is survived by her
daughter, Lauren Rice of Mishawaka. Her mother, Judy Rice of
Mishawaka, and her father, Frank (Irma) Rice of South Bend; two
sisters, J. Anne (Dennis) Casto of Niles, Michigan, and
Teri (Terry) Gordon of South Bend; her nieces and nephews,
Dennis Casto III, Kristina Casto, Toni Casto, Tyler Gordon and
Bethany Gordon; and one great-niece, Siara, and great-nephew,
Aaron. Bonnie also leaves behind her beloved dog,
"Jake."
Bonnie was currently employed by Press Ganey
in South Bend in form design. She was a former X-ray technician
for Med-Point in South Bend. She was a member of Deer Run Church
of Christ in South Bend, She loved to travel and especially loved
to go on cruises; her daughter Lauren was the love of her life.
Bonnie's free spirit and love of life was shared by many friends
and family. Bonnie was a longtime Washington Redskins fan, a
lover of all Disney characters, especially Mickey Mouse, and
loved to listen to country music, laugh, and to listen and chat
with friends.
Friends may call from 4:00 to 8:00 PM
Monday, December 10th, in the Hahn Funeral Home, 505 W. 8th
Street, Mishawaka. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday,
December 11th, at 10:30 AM in Deer Run Church of Christ, 2730 S.
Ironwood, South Bend, with Rev. David Honeycutt officiating. The
family requests, in lieu of flowers, that memorial contributions
be made to Deer Run Church of Christ, 2730 S. Ironwood, South
Bend, IN 46614.