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Bonnie was born on September 16, 1934 in New York, NY. From 1963 to 1980 she was married to Harry Mezydlo, and had their daughter, Julia. On January 20, 1990, she married Lloyd Hedges, and gained a stepdaughter and stepson, Shirley and Keith.
Bonnie is survived by her husband of 33 years, Lloyd Hedges, of Peoria, IL; daughters, Julia Mezydlo Paras of Los Angeles, CA and Shirley (David) Brost of Cedar Rapids, IA; son, Keith (Kathy) Hedges of Nixa, MO; and four grandchildren: Kari Brost, Connor Brost, Sarah Hedges, and Brice Hedges.
In 1952, she joined the United States Army and served until 1954. For over 20 years she was a reference librarian for the downtown Peoria Public Library, retiring just before her 70th birthday. Throughout her life, Bonnie went to cultural events, read books, and connected with those around her. She was exceedingly capable, funny, and made an effort to dress well.
Bonnie loved to travel with her family and visited many different countries as well as many car trips in the Midwest.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 12, 2023, at the Universalist Unitarian Church of Peoria.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Universalist Unitarian Church of Peoria, 3000 W. Richwoods Blvd., Peoria, IL 61604, or Compassion & Choices, P.O. Box 485, Etna, NH 03750.
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May 20, 2024
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