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Bonnie Gauthier Obituary
Bonnie Mae Gauthier, 78, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2015 after a long battle with heart disease. She was born May 6, 1937 to the late Henry and Thelma (Hendrickson) Kafka. She graduated from Denmark High School with the graduating class of 1955. On May 18, 1957, she married Donald Gauthier who she later divorced. She worked outside the home for most of her life, but Bonnie's love was being a mother, grandmother and homemaker. She loved to cook and bake and made the best Danish Kringle.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Denis Kafka, her brothers-in-law Richard Mincheski and Donald Minten, Hubert Hermans and niece Lois Minten.
Bonnie is survived by her son, Pat (Kim) of Tonet, daughters Mary and Paula, both of Denmark, her granddaughters, Pamela (Brad) Van Ven Roy of Eaton and Michelle Castro of Denmark, her great-grandson, Brandon Van Ven Roy, her sisters, Mary Mincheski of Denmark, Jean Minten of De Pere, Laurene (Richard) Kolarik of Denmark, her brother Lawrence (Donna) Kafka of Denmark and her great uncle Clayton Hendrickson. She is further survived by former in-laws Janet Hermans, Dale (Elaine) Gauthier, David (Peggy) Gauthier and many nieces and nephews.
Family and friends may visit All Saints Catholic Church in Denmark on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. until the hour of Mass of Christian Burial at 4:00 p.m., with Fr. Kevin Ori officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Knutson-Cotter Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cotterfuneralhome.com.
The family wishes to thank the staff of St. Vincent's Hospital 7th and 9th floors and the Jack and Engrid Meng Residence of Unity Hospice.
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Memories and Condolences
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Dave Van Lieshout
August 21, 2015
My condolences on the loss of your mother.
Brian and Dawn Rabas
August 19, 2015
Sorry for your loss. She was such a nice lady.
Frank & Janet Leiterman
August 19, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Frank and I will always remember what a wonderful caring neighbor Bonnie was to Caroline. Prayers to you all.
August 19, 2015
Bonnie Mae was my Denmark Wisconsin surrogate "Mom". thank you Paula and Mary for sharing her with me these past 10 years,, I will always have a special corner in my heart for her and will never forget her kindness. love Ilona and Family
Rob and Kaye Kane
August 19, 2015
Paula, Mary and Pat our sympathy to you all for the loss of your mother. She always was very happy to see folks from the community. Big hugs to all.
Joan Kane
August 19, 2015
So sorry for your loss. You all will be in my thoughts today and the days ahead.
Janice Rich
August 18, 2015
Mary, Paula and Pat sorry about your loss of your mother. Always very friendly and happy.
Carla McFall.
August 18, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Knew your mom fom church many years ago. Alway very nice to me. Prayers to you all
Carla McFall.
August 18, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Knew your mom fom church many years ago. Alway very nice to me. Prayers to you all
Dennis & Linda Wanish
August 18, 2015
Sorry to hear about your mom. You have our deepest sympathies. She's probably with Hazel now laughing and being her bubbly self. She was a cool lady.
Lynn Whipp
August 18, 2015
We think of your Mother often & all the laughs we had with her. Davisters Bar
Jo Ann Turensky
August 18, 2015
Gauthier Family - I was lucky enough to have known your mother and worked with her for many years at ShopKo. She always had a smile and was fun to work with. My sympathy to all of you on the loss of your mother, grandmother and friend.
Tricia Huguet
August 17, 2015
Paula, Mary, & Pat, Aunt Bonnie will be dearly missed! Our thoughts & prayers are with you! Love, Bob, Tricia, Jake, Adam, & Megan
Mary Krueger
August 17, 2015
Paula, Mary and Pat, Bonnie was a great soul and had a heart as big as the sky. We will miss her!
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