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BONNIE PETROCELLI Obituary

Bonnie P. Petrocelli, age 69, passed away while surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Petrocelli was a long-time resident of Port Orange, Florida. She was born in Indiana, and raised in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Leonard and Clara (Wills) Bane. She was married to Raynold Orlando Petrocelli, her loving husband of over 20 years. He preceded her death on September 13th, 2003. In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by her parents. Bonnie was very family oriented and loved each and every family member for their individuality. She loved to cook and feed her family and enjoyed watching them grow into the adults that they have become. Affectionately known as Nana by all, she will be greatly missed. Bonnie was very active in sports and scouting. She was the 1st Vice-President of the original Hegewisch girls' softball league in the early 1970's. She and her husband also owned and operated several successful Italian restaurants while residing in Chicago. Those left behind to cherish her memories are two sons, Charles Travis (Julie) of Farmington, Illinois; Joseph J. Kargas (Susan) of Sauk Village, Illinois; three daughters, Kandy L. Whisenhunt (Kirk) of Cedar Lake, Indiana; Paula Kargas-Levi (Tony) of Port Orange, Florida and Michelle Stumbo (Tony) of Port Orange, Florida; three sisters, Carol (Ed) Burckhardt; Shirley Cabot, and Jacqueline (Gary) Cyrus; one brother, Leonard (Sharon) Bane; as well as her numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and loving friends. A private memorial will be held November 24th, 2010 at the Hawaiian Inn, Daytona Beach Shores. Arrangements are under the entrusted care of Lohman Funeral Home Port Orange, Florida. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.Lohmanfuneral home.com.

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Published by Daytona Beach News-Journal on Sep. 26, 2010.

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andrew Stumbo

February 3, 2011

Grandma, we miss you so much.Mom is so lost without you. you will always be with us in our hearts.Love Drew & Mat

Paula Mae Kargas-Levi

February 3, 2011

To My Loving Mother, It's been alittle over 4 months that the lord has taken you home. And i'm missing you everyday and night. You are missed & loved more than you will ever know. There will be one day that we meet again & I will hold you and never let you go. I'm having a very hard time with you gone our house has an empty place. My heart feels so empty with out you here but I know you are here with me in spirit. You will always be in my heart,thoughts and with me. I love you dearly! Paula Mae

Yvonne Witte

November 25, 2010

Dear Ones,
Please know that the hearts of all of us here in Iowa are with you. Bonnie, you were a beautiful, kind and extremely loving person. Our hearts will always hold treasured memories of the wonderful mother, sister, grandma, aunt and dear friend that you were to so many.
Love your sis, Yvonne, brother-in-law Terry and brother Marty Bane

Jackie Cyrus

November 24, 2010

Bonnie, Having you for a sister was a great pleasure. You are one in a
million, you wil allways be loved and missed . love Jackie

Marlo Opyt

November 23, 2010

I wish I had words to lighten the pain and hurt, But I know words are not enough, Please know you all are in my thoughts and prayers. Even though we can not be there in person, please know we are with you in spirit and in our hearts and mind. My love goes out to all of you on this difficult time.
With love, Marlo
I love you Aunt Bonnie, Thank you for all the good Memories you left for all.
WE will miss you.
Love always,
Marlo, Marc, Carl, & Sara

Carol Burkhardt

November 23, 2010

To My Loving Sister whom I think alot of.
I am sorry I could'nt be there for you. WE have so many Good Memories that we did and so many secrets we have shared. You will live in my heart forever & ever.
And I love you dearly always. I will miss you and our long talks on weekends. Ed will miss you too.
Love always your Sister, Carol & Ed

Tricia Sterner

November 2, 2010

Paula, Tony, Jaycie, Jaymie,

Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time.. I am blessed that I got to meet Bonnie and all of you.. She may be gone but will never be forgotten.. Love you all

Patty and Dale Moy

October 14, 2010

Paula, Toni and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

sue sbardella

October 14, 2010

Nana,
Our thoughts and prayers will be with your family. We love all of you. Watch over them.
Love,
Sue, Rosalie, and Lou

Valerie Hammond

October 12, 2010

Nana,

You are greatly missed. I always looked forward to spending time with you and getting those amazing hugs you gave. You were an inspiration to your family and loved by everyone who knew you. God has brought you home and given you your wings. He has one very special Angel now. I thank you for giving me one of my very best friends, your daughter, Paula. I promise I will always be here for her. Your love and kindness live on in those you left behind. My thoughts and prayers are will all of them.

Valerie Hammond

October 12, 2010

Nana, you are greatly missed. I loved all the times we got to spend together. I always looked forward to visiting and getting those amazing hugs you gave. You were an inspiration to your family and loved by everyone who knew you. God has brought you home and gave you your wings. What a special Angel he now has. I thank you for giving me one of my best friends ever, your daugher, Paula. I promise I will always be there for her. Your love and kindness lives on through those you left behind. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of them.

October 9, 2010

At a time like this, distance keeps us from giving you all a big hug and kisses for comfort. Growing up, we had many good summers on your vacations visiting Uncle Pete's farm.
We will be remembering all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

Wegner Family, Betty, Joe and Don

Yvonne Witte

October 4, 2010

I had left this one at the funeral home:
Dear Ones, My deepest sympathy to all of you. Words cannot express what Bonnie meant to all of us. She was a mother, grandmother,aunt,niece, sister and best friend. I wish I could be there to wrap my arms around all of you. Love, Yvonne .

Yvonne Witte - September 16th, 2010 at 12:03am - Email

Len Bane

October 3, 2010

SISTER,
YOU ARE TRULY MISSED.
ALL MY LOVE THROUGHOUT OUR
CHILDHOOD AND OUR GROWN UP YEARS TOGETHER.
SO MANY MEMORIES CANNOT BE ERASED....

Martha Stone-Cuthbert

October 3, 2010

May God bless you all in this time of sorrow ... I wish I had met Bonnie, She sounds like a very careing person ... I was married to her cousin Richard until his passing in Septemer 1987 ...

Merle & Joseph Macias

October 3, 2010

Life would not be the same without Aunt Bonnie. All of the wonderful memories from Girl Scouts to Christmas Caroling. And all the wonderful fond memories that were in between. She was a wonderful person and a complete joy to have in your life and will be truely missed. I will always remember her smiling face and how she would always give up her time for her children and anyone that needed help. She was a role model to anyone that met her. She will always remain in my heart forever!

Ralph, Amanda & Ethen Macias

October 3, 2010

Great Aunt Bonnie will be truely miss and always remain in our thoughts and prayers

Lois Stone Wiley

October 2, 2010

This is a great loss for our family and I will really miss my Cousin Bonnie. Even though miles separated us and life took us in different directions, I’ve always had a special place for her in my heart. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Darlene Mitchell

October 2, 2010

Aunt Bonnie, you will always live on in my heart through the many memories I carry of you from childhood. Warm and loving; you always had a way of making each of us feel special. You were a genuinely beautiful person, both inside and out, and will be greatly missed. To all of the family and friends left behind, I would like offer my deepest condolences....you are in my thoughts and prayers....?

September 28, 2010

NANA~
FISHY FISHY IN THE BROOKE,
POPS A CATCH HIM ON A HOOK,
MIMI FRY HIM IN A PAN,
ALANA EAT HIM LIKE A MAN!
XOXO ALANA MAE

September 28, 2010

Nana,
It all started when Jaymie and I were kids, we had the times of our little lives at Nana and Poppis house! You taught us from our ABC's and 123's to teaching my daughter the same! As a family we've been through our up's and down's. I know i've messed up in the past but i need you to know everything's okay and going well. Alana is doing just fine and i'm gonna do whatever it takes to give her the best life i can. Alana ask about you all the time, you've been the best great-grandma and grandmother to us. I know you would do anything in the world for us. Nana, I promise i will do my best to take care of Jaymie, Mom, Dad and Alana.Poppi has waited long enough and cant wait to see you. we will NEVER FORGET what an amazing Mother, Sister,Grandma, and Great-Grandmother you have been to ALL of us!
--- WE LOVE YOU SO MUCH AND KNOW YOUR WITH POPPI WATCHING OVER ALL OF US!! AT NIGHT ME AND ALANA GO OUTSIDE AND SHE POINTS TO THE SKY AND SAYS NIGHT NIGHT NANA! ...XOXO JAYCIE

mickey stumbo

September 28, 2010

Mom,I really don't know how to spend my days without you here.I miss you so much.Nothing is the same without you here.Heaven got itself a real special angel this time.
love and miss you, Mickey

September 28, 2010

Mom,we will miss you dearly.Our family won't be the same without you.
Love always, Joe,Sue and family

September 26, 2010

Mom you will be dearly missed.There will always be an empty place in our home.But you will always be in my heart and prayers.You were so young to go,but they say your in a better place and pain free! I will always love you forever.You have a very special place in my heart.My mom,best friend & nana. 1-4-3-7 Paula

Chuck Travis

September 26, 2010

Rest in Peace. I'll miss you.

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