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Bonnie Eckstein Obituary

Bonnie L. Eckstein Bonnie L. Eckstein, 73, of Topeka, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at her home. She was born October 14, 1941 in Topeka, the daughter of Wilby and Gladys VanCleave Wilcox. Bonnie graduated from Highland Park High School in 1959. She was employed as a Bus Driver for Shawnee Heights U.S.D. 450 for several years. Bonnie was a member of Topeka Baptist Church. She enjoyed playing Bunco with her friends. Survivors include her children, Angela (Ronald) Bower of Topeka, Daniel (Heather) Eckstein of Frontenac, seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and one sister, Linda Moon of Coffeyville, KS. She was preceded in death by one son, Steve Eckstein. Memorial services will be held at 6:00 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2015 at Topeka Baptist Church. Private inurnment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to the Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 SW 21st St., Topeka, KS 66604. Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel is assisting the family. To leave the family a special message online, please visit www.PenwellGabelTopeka.com. Bonnie L. Eckstein

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Apr. 9, 2015.

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Carol Dohm

April 14, 2015

I was saddened to learn of Bonnie's death. She & I rode the same school bus for years. She was a bright light & an encourager & worker in getting things done for the class reunions. Thanks you to Bonnie! My sympathy to the family.

April 10, 2015

I loved those twins. We went to school together since Kindergarten. Miss both of them. So much fun!!As Dave Reynolds said they are together again. Betty Benedict-Robbins

Ann Hardee

April 10, 2015

Bonnie will be missed very much at the Transportation department at the Shawnee Heights USD 450 school district. She was someone you could always depend on.

April 9, 2015

Bonnie was such a dear, sweet, caring and giving friend. One of the bright spots at each of the HPHS Class of '59 reunions. May our God bless and keep her. I look forward to meeting her again one day.

Dave Reynolds

Ronald Hoverstock

April 9, 2015

I went to school with Bonnie from kindergarten thru high school. She was very active on our HPHS class reunions. The twins are back together. Our sincere condolences go out to her family. Ron & Marcia

Jan Cooper

April 9, 2015

Bonnie was a friend starting in elementary school. It was such fun to get to know her again during reunions. Such energy, such laughter. She will be missed.

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