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Bonnie Bernard Obituary

Bonnie Hartz Sime Bernard Passed to the Lord on October 2, 2009. She was born August 20, 1937, to Alger and LaDonna Hartz of Akron, Michigan, both of whom preceded her in death. Surviving Bonnie are her sisters; Dianne Hartz Osantowski and husband Jerry and Sally Hartz Peplinski; husband Paul Sime; she is mourned by her loving husband of 44 years, Gilbert W. Bernard; her loving children, Thomas Alger Sime, and wife Jane of Okemos, Michigan, Timothy Michael Sime, and wife Teri of Grand Ledge, Michigan, Jennifer Ann Broyles and husband Keith of Maumelle, Arkansas, and Stephanie Jean Briley and husband Donald of Conway, Arkansas. Bonnie loved all of her grandchildren, Thomas Sime, Sarah Sime, Stephen Sime, Tyler Briley, Savannah Broyles and Sydney Broyles. She will miss all of them dearly. Bonnie moved from Michigan to Little Rock in 1985 with her husband Gil and lived in Little Rock since then. Bonnie was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary and spent many dedicated hours working for charity. She had many friends and enjoyed a good party and everyone's company. She will be missed by all who she loved and knew. There will be a memorial service for Bonnie at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, Tuesday, October 6, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. Roller-Chenal Funeral Home is located at 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Arkansas, (501)224-8300. In lieu of flowers please donate to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 1653, Topeka, Kansas 66601-1653 in Bonnie's name. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Oct. 4, 2009.

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Tommy Sime III

October 8, 2009

I love you Grandma

October 7, 2009

My mom was a great loving person. please remember her and the crazy way she was, not the sad parts.
Stephanie Bernard Briley

Adrienne Laier

October 6, 2009

I didn't see Bonnie that often as Ithe miles kept us far apart -but when I did - we had a great time together! She loved to have a good time and together Gil and Bonnie were quite a team. I will miss her.
With love, Adrienne

Pat (Tweddle) Jacobs

October 5, 2009

October 5,2009
Bonnie and I were good friends for many years and had a lot of fun and laughter together. I will remember so many things with a smile as I continue to think of her.Different friends mean different things in different ways. I learned a lot of decorating tips from Bonnie in our younger years as we were young mothers at home raising our kids and having cofee together every day. I'm sure she has left many other people with kind memories. May God Bless the whole family, Gil, the kids and grandkids.
Always, Pat

clare knoblock

October 4, 2009

I will always remember Bonnie's great sense of humor/her deep kindness toward everyone around her. There is a deep hole in my heart
where she lived. Love always, Clare and Ron K

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