Bonnie Gray

Bonnie L. Gray, age 70, of Linden, passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2015, at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. She was born on September 5, 1944, in Antigo, the daughter of John "Bob" and Lorraine (Wellner) Gray. Bonnie graduated from Antigo Senior High School in 1962. After graduation, she worked briefly for an insurance company as a secretary. Bonnie's greatest passion and joy was her many years spent in day care. She cared for many generations of families. Bonnie later worked for Lands' End as a customer service representative until her retirement in 2009. Bonnie had an undying love for her family. Her family and their presence in her life was her greatest pleasure. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Survivors include her brothers: Mike (Jan) Gray, Milwaukie, OR; Donald (Kathy) Gray, Howards Grove; many nieces and nephews; many great nieces and great nephews; one great-great niece and one great-great nephew.

In addition to her parents, Bob and Lorraine, Bonnie was preceded in death by her step-mother, Mary Ann Gray; her sister, Sandy (Larry) Wagner; and a great-niece, Zoe Gray.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 14, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at the Bethlehem E&R Church in Lancaster with Reverend Mark Dieter officiating. Burial was in Liberty Ridge Cemetery, rural Lancaster. Family and friends called on Monday, April 13, 2014, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Schwartz Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Lancaster and on Tuesday from 10:00 a.m. until time of services at the church. In lieu of plants and flowers, a Bonnie L. Gray Memorial Fund has been established.