Bonnie Spangler

Bonnie K. Spangler NORFOLK - Bonnie Kay Spangler was born in Omaha, Neb., July 16, 1954 to the late Wilma Rockenbach. Bonnie departed this life bound for her heavenly Father's loving arms Nov. 10, 2009, after waging a very brave and courageous 5-year battle against cancer. Bonnie, 55, passed away at Portsmouth Naval Medical Center. Bonnie was predeceased by her husband Gary; her mom, Wilma; and her three infants. Bonnie is survived by her sons, Brooks (Brandy) Hodge, David (Angela) Schweigert; her first husband and best friend, Lonnie Hodge; grandkids, Hannah and Trenton; brother, Christopher (Christina) Rockenbach of San Diego; sisters, Polly (Craig) Gill of Plains, Mont., Belinda (Richard) Morgan of Ellis, Kan., and Beverly Weis of Wichita, Kan. Bonnie was a mother and beloved grandmother to many foster children, whom she adored. We would like to extend a special thanks to the fine men and women at Portsmouth Naval Medical Center on Ward 4J who cared for her and her family during this time. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Memorial services will be held Monday, Nov. 16, at 11 a.m. at Woodlawn Funeral Home with full military honors following at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please send new or gently used DVDs, video games, board games, etc. to Portsmouth Naval Medical Center Ward 4J in memory of Bonnie Kay Spangler. A reception for family and friends will be held at the residence following the service. Condolences may be offered to the family online at www.woodlawngroup.com.