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Bonnie Dallas Obituary

BONNIE DALLAS HOBART, IN Bonnie Dallas, 73, of Hobart, Indiana, passed away peacefully at 8:55 p.m., Thursday, September 17, 2015 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Hobart. She was born on November 12, 1941, in Gary, Indiana, to Wilbur and Mina (Mietzner) Charnetzky. Bonnie was a member of Barrington Ridge Baptist Church, Hobart. On July 3, 1959, in Hobart, Indiana, she married Ronnie Dallas, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her parents; one daughter, Lori Smith; and her grandson, Edwen Dallas. Surviving are four children: Brian Dallas of Valparaiso, Greg Dallas of Knox, Antonie Dallas of Westville, and Mikayla Dallas of New York; five sisters: Carol Hanum of Knox, Donna King of New York, Jennette Collins of Florida, Bertie Cudney of Lake Station, and Beverly Williams of North Judson; one brother, Wilbur Charnetzky of Valparaiso; five grandchildren: Jake, Kaitlin, Mina, Nicholas, and Analee; and four great grandchildren. A memorial service celebrating her life will be held at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at Barrington Ridge Baptist Church, 97 Bracken Parkway, Hobart, IN 46342. Burial will take place at a later date at Graceland Cemetery, Valparaiso. Midwest Cremation Center, 678 E. Hupp Rd., La Porte, (219) 362-1500 is caring for the arrangements. Please send condolences to the family at www.midwestcrematory.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Say a prayer for those less fortunate than you.

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Published by The Times on Sep. 20, 2015.

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La Keisha Hawkins

September 21, 2015

To the family of Ms. Bonnie, you all are in my thoughts and prayers during this time. I will miss her dearly. Especially her wisdom and our conversations about family. I pray that the peace, love, and comfort of the Lord will be and remain with you always. Love La Keisha

Brentwood at Hobart

September 21, 2015

To the family of Mrs. Bonnie Dallas, We want to thank you for allowing us to provide care for and share in the final moments of life for Mrs. Bonnie. She was a true joy and pleasure to be around and will be dearly missed by all of our residents and staff. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Our deepest and most sincere condolences. Your Brentwood at Hobart Family

Jeanie Rearick

September 21, 2015

So very sorry to hear of Bonnie's passing. We have shared so many conversations and laughs. She was a wonderful woman and will continue to be a bright light shining down upon her grandchildren. She is at peace walking and laughing and breathing so well with her loved ones who arrived early to help open the gates and adorn her wings. For she has earned them. RIP Bonnie. Xoxox

Monica Korba

September 21, 2015

Sorry for your loss ! She was one of the nicest people I know . She will be missed !!!

Terri Stephens

September 20, 2015

Sorry for your loss...she was a wonderful woman..she is at peace now..

Agnes Gerlick

September 20, 2015

Her greatest trait - She thought of others.
In turn a donation: SHARE Foundation.

September 20, 2015

May God welcome you with open arms.

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Cheryl Goggans

September 20, 2015

Bonnie is finally at peace. No more pain and suffering. She is reunited with her loved ones. I can picture her walking thru heavens gates. After hugging everyone, I can hear her telling Ronnie its time to dust above those clouds.

Tiffany Goggans Brown

September 20, 2015

My family extends our deepest sympathies to the family, friends, and relatives.I am sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during these difficult times. She was a wonderful woman and will be missed.

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