Bonnie Lou Lafferty

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Bonnie Lou (Richards) Lafferty, 69, of Lena, Illinois passed away Saturday, January 7, 2017 at the Pearl Pavilion Rehab and Healthcare Center, Freeport. Funeral Services will be Sunday, January 15, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Grant-Johnson Funeral Home, Princeton with Pastor Gene Vincent, officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to services at funeral home. Bonnie was born October 25, 1947 in Kewanee, Illinois to Gene G. & Fern A. (Cooper) Richards. Married the late Duane Jacobs of Walnut in 1967 and later married the late C. Keith Lafferty of Rock Island in 1987. Survivors are two daughters, Teresa (Michael) Ransom of Lena, IL; Tania (Greg) Sayler of Walnut, IL; six grandchildren, Madison and Jenna Ransom, Jacob and Nicholas Nord, Tyra Sayler and Nate Duffy; 3 Sisters, Dianna Kay Richards, Roberta Garrett and Bette Dennison; numerous Nieces & Nephews. Preceded in death by parents, husband and sister, Sherry Shimmin. Bonnie worked at the Walnut Grade School cafeteria while her children were young and retired from Augustana College, Rock Island, IL after 18 years of employment. Bonnie and Keith retired to Freeport, IL in 2007. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Daughters of American Revolution Freeport Chapter. Bonnie loved working in Genealogy on her Richards Cooper family tree, going to auctions and flea markets. At one time she had 26 tea sets. Bonnie always felt blessed with her husband, daughters'' families and grandchildren. Memorials may be directed to American Cancer Society or the Senior Resource Center, Freeport.

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  1. To Tonia, Teresa and your families. Bonnie was a great friend and will be missed. So sorry for your loss.

  2. To Bonnie’s Family, We’re so Very Sorry for your Loss. You’re all in our Thoughts and Prayers.

  3. Bonnie was my high school classmate. My prayers are with her family. May God hold you close in His unfailing arms of love, giving you comfort and peace.

  4. So sorry for your loss. Bonnie and I lived next door to each other as kids and became friends, we lost contact and then regained contact thru Facebook. We were ab;e to meet in Sterling a few times. We both enjoyed shopping @ resale shops.
    We found that we had much in common and enjoyed a friendship even though we didn’t see each other too often.
    I know how much she loved you all and you her. Please try to remember the good times, I know that I will. I have no doubt that she is with the Lord and free of pain.
    Love,
    Shirley


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