Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
Jul 28, 1943 – Oct 11, 2023
MACKO-LEE (EASTER), BONITA KAREN – Of Flint Township, age 80, died Wednesday, October 11, 2023 at her residence.
Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, October 16, 2023 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road.
Burial in Sunset Hills Cemetery.
Those desiring may make contributions to the American Cancer Society.
Visitation 10 a.m. Monday until the time of the service at the funeral home.
Bonnie was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan on July 28, 1943, the daughter of the late Bill and Ruby (Nielsen) Easter.
Bonnie graduated from Flint Southwestern Class of 1960. She was a member of Lincoln Park United Methodist Church.
Bonnie enjoyed fishing; was a very loving, genuine, generous, kind-hearted and giving person. She loved spending time with her family.
Bonnie didn’t know a stranger, she welcomed everyone into her home.
Bonnie had many career paths, the latest being GISD Elmer Knopf Learning Center.
Surviving are 3 children, Kathy (Macko) Baker of Flint Township, Wendy Demo (Placer) of Essexville and
Bradley (Kimberly)Macko of Lapeer;
3 step-sons, Edward (Kimberly) Lee of Grand Blanc, John Jr. of Flint and Andrew of Flint;
7 grandchildren, Ashley Baker, Sydney (Antonio)Schippono, Alysha Fleming, Amanda Fleming, Bailey Macko, Kelsey Macko and Skylar Lee;
4 great-grandchildren, Alyssa, McKenzey and Dezaray Baker-Cottrill and Malaky Schippono;
3 sisters, Janice (Mike) Scobey, Laura (John) Busch and Crystal (Al) Titus;
aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John P. Lee.
Special thank you to Absolute Hospice for all their care and support.
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May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
The Schippono Family
October 16, 2023 | Burton, MI | Friend
Your Mom, Grandma and Great Grandma had a heart of gold and she helped countless teens and adults throughout her life. We should all take that lesson from Bonnie to heart.
We were neighbors for three decades and absolutely enjoyed the trials of raising our families in our wonderful Carman Park community.
Thanks for being my Friend!!!
Brigid Bentley
October 15, 2023 | Oscoda, MI | Neighbor
Dear Easter Cousins ( Jan, Laura, and Chrissy)
I am so sorry to hear that Bonnie has passed. You are all in my thoughts today.
Love,
Connie (Easter) Creech
Connie Creech
October 14, 2023 | Metamora, MI | Family
"Uncle Bonnie", as she loved to be referred to by her younger cousins. The world has never known a more huggable person. How precious you were, Bonnie!
Russ Johns
October 14, 2023 | Maple City, MI | Family
So very sorry for your loss I have memories of a young Bonnie due to my friendship with Jan but also remembered our time together at Elmer Knopf, she had a great smile.
Cheryl Ware
October 14, 2023 | Nunica, MI | Acquaintance
Bonnie was my neighbor on Riviera Drive for decades. She spent some time sitting for my son in his early years. She was a lovely soul. Harold C. Ford
Harold Ford
October 13, 2023 | Flint, MI | Neighbor
Bonnie raised children that are kind and accepting. That’s explains her kind heart.
Ruth Schmidt
October 13, 2023 | Bay City, MI | Friend
With deep sadness and all my love, Uncle Harry
Harry Johns
October 13, 2023 | Greenbrier, TN | Family
Cousin Bonny's house was my 'happy place' growing up with Kathy, Wendy & Brad. So many fun memories & so many good times. Wish I could be there to hug you all as we mourn our loss & celebrate her life. She gave so much love to all. I miss you all & would love to catch up with you. Cousin Kathy 615-849-6580
Jim Breckels & Kathy Johns
October 13, 2023 | Greenbrier, TN | Family
