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1945

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2016

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Bonnie Chauncey Obituary

Bonnie M. Chauncey, 71, a long-time resident of Oak Park, IL, died Friday, July 15 in Brunswick, Maine. Born in 1945 to John W. and Elizabeth Epps McCulloch, she grew up in Spring Valley, New York. Bonnie received a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from Dickinson College in Carlisle, PA. She went on to earn a Master of Education from Washburn University in Topeka, KS, and a Master of Library and Information Science from Dominican University in River Forest, IL. Bonnie taught elementary students, as well as high school English at Green Meadow Waldorf School in Spring Valley, NY. She was a class teacher at the Chicago Waldorf School in Chicago, IL, and later was an Associate Professor of Library Science at Northeastern Illinois University. Bonnie is survived by her husband, Donald R. Chauncey, her children Rob, Patrick and Emily and grandson, Zachary. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry, http://www.oprffoodpantry.org/

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Published by Chicago Tribune from Jul. 20 to Jul. 31, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
for Bonnie Chauncey

20 Entries

Jennifer Stahl

September 12, 2024

Bonnie added so much to the High School english experience for me. I have to admit that I understood very little about poetry until she came to our school. I loved watching her children come up through the grade school, and totally enjoyed having her amazing daughter Emily in my group at CC Camp, long long ago. Wishing the family my condolences.

C H

July 31, 2016

May your fond memories of your loved one forever remain in your heart.

B.M. Musial

July 27, 2016

Dear family of Bonnie,
May you find comfort during this time of sorrow. Psalm 68; 20

Cheryl Lynn

July 27, 2016

May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.

July 26, 2016

I am so very sorry to hear about Bonnie.
I worked with Bonnie at NEIU. She was a great educator. My prayers to the family.
Cathy

Diane Collins

July 26, 2016

My deepest condolences to the Chauncey family. I had the pleasure of working with Bonnie at Northeastern IL. University. She will be missed.

Carla

July 26, 2016

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. May your memories comfort your heart; and God help the Chauncey family during this time of sorrow. Isa.41:13

July 26, 2016

I am sorry for your loss. Pray to God for he is the hearer of prayer and the god of comfort.

July 25, 2016

My sincere condolences Chauncey family. May the words at Psalms 9:9 comfort you all at this time.

Joan and Russ Fee

July 24, 2016

Dear, dear Bonnie...We will miss your elegant hospitality, your delicious homemade bread and pies, your poetry, your art, your NIA dancing. We'll miss your kindness, your concern, your generosity. You have left us much too soon.

We shared so much joy and laughter

Monica Alexandra

July 24, 2016

Lorie Annarella

July 22, 2016

Bonnie was a wonderful colleague at Northeastern Illinois University. We worked together when I brought my classes to the Library for educational research. She was a bright, kind and sincere person, who will be missed. My sincere sympathies to her family and friends.

Lorie Annarella

July 22, 2016

Bonnie and a group of us would often go to lunch together. She was a supportive colleague and friend. It was fun working with her on several projects. My thoughts are with her family and friends.

Sharon Scott

July 22, 2016

My sincerest regards to the Chauncey family. Bonnie was a wonderful colleague at the Ronald Williams Library at Northeastern Illinois University. Hated to see her retire and now so sorry to hear of her passing.

David Ritschman

July 21, 2016

A loss for all of us who knew her. She gave her heart to our students as I saw through her work on the GenEd committee.

Patricia Johnson

July 21, 2016

I will always remember Bonnie Chauncey for her enthusiasm about the NEIU library system and her willingness and excitement about sharing her work. She will be missed. My condolences and prayers to her family.

Yasmin Ranney

July 21, 2016

Im so so very sorry to hear this terrible news. Bonnie was an amazing colleague, a friend and we hung out together occasionally with our spouses in Oak Park. A consummate hostess, we have enjoyed many delicious home cooked meals in their home. It was Bonnie who taught me how to do a perfect pie crust, inviting us into her home and leading us through the arduous process of making piecrust from scratch. My heart goes out to the family members and Don. Rest in Peace Bonnie! To a life lived oh so well - a consummate woman. You are very loved by all who know you.

Sincerely, Yasmin Ranney

Katy Smith

July 21, 2016

I'm so sorry to learn this news. Bonnie was a wonderful colleague: smart, warm, and helpful to students and staff alike. Please accept my sincere condolences.

Jennifer Stahl

July 20, 2016

I am very saddened by this news, and my heart goes out to Bonnie's children. She was a wonderful person!

David Sciarretta

July 20, 2016

It was with great sadness that I heard of Bonnie Chauncey's passing. Mrs. Chauncey was my English teacher at Green Meadow School in the 1980's, and was one of my favorite teachers of all time. I can still recall a conversation we had when as a struggling ninth grader she told me that she had read one of my essays aloud to her husband at home and he commented that I had the potential to some day be a professional writer. While I have not chosen that professional path, I use Mrs. Chauncey's writing and thinking guidance on a daily basis in my profession as an educator. She was a consistently kind, generous and calming presence during my formative years, and a great friend to my family. Bonnie, you will be so missed by all who had the privilege to cross paths with you on this journey. My sincerest thoughts and condolences go out to your family in this difficult time.

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