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Bonnie J. O'Leary

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Bonnie J. O'Leary obituary, 1944-2025, Janesville, WI

BORN

1944

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Apfel Wolfe Funeral Home - Janesville

21 S. Austin Road

Janesville, Wisconsin

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Oct. 16, 2025

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Apfel Wolfe Funeral Home

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Bonnie O'Leary Obituary

Janesville, WI - Bonnie J. O'Leary, 80, of Janesville, died at home after a 20 year battle with Multiple Myeloma, with family by her side on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025. She was born in Janesville on Oct. 27, 1944, the daughter of Arthur and Mae (Petterson) Millard. She married the love of her life, Jon 'Jerry' O'Leary on Feb. 14, 1987.

Bonnie enjoyed baking, watching the Packers and spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by her 3 children: Todd Schwenkner, Tami (Paul) Georgen, and Tim Schwenkner; step daughter Kellie (Vince) Salvo; 7 grandchildren: Justin, Tyler, Corbin, Joshua, Kelcie, Peter, and Mikaila; 4 great grandchildren; sister Janice (Floyd) Wileman; nieces; nephews; and other family. Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband; parents; and 2 siblings: Freddy Millard and Arthur Jr 'Bud' Millard.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, at the APFEL WOLFE FUNERAL HOME, 21 S. Austin Rd, Janesville. Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM at the FUNERAL HOME until time of service. Entombment will follow in Mt. Olivet Catholic Mausoleum. Memorials are appreciated to Agrace Hospice or Rock County Cancer Coalition. For online condolences: www.apfelwolfe.com

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Published by The Gazette from Oct. 10 to Oct. 11, 2025.

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Oct

16

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Apfel Wolfe Funeral Home

21 S. Austin Road PO BOX 8186, Janesville, WI 53548

Oct

16

Service

11:00 a.m.

Apfel Wolfe Funeral Home

21 S. Austin Road PO BOX 8186, Janesville, WI 53548

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Apfel Wolfe Funeral Home - Janesville

21 S. Austin Road, Janesville, WI 53548

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