Arlene Bonin

Arlene Bonin

August 11, 1931 - July 02, 2023

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Arlene Gerard Bonin, 91, of Platteville, WI died Sunday, July 2, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held Friday, August 11, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville, WI. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Platteville, at a later date. Online condolences can be made at www.melbyfh.com.

Arlene was born in Preston, WI on August 11, 1931, the daughter of George Gifford and Mabel (Crow) Gerard. She attended the “Blue School” rural school in Preston, WI and then the Platteville High School. Arlene was united in marriage to Frederick “Fritz” Bonin on January 11, 1961. Fritz preceded her in death in 1997. Arlene and Fritz farmed the family farm until 1997. She worked for Gardner Baking Company from 1965 until 1981. Arlene volunteered helping with the elderly and handicapped at various nursing homes. She was a forty year member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and more recently a member of St. Augustine's Church, both in Platteville, WI.

Arlene is survived by her three sons, William G. Bonin and Joseph D. (Nancy) Bonin, of Portage, WI, Charles T. (Avonne) Bonin, Platteville, WI, four grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, daughter Angela Kay Bonin in 1968, grandson, Joey Bonin, sisters Doris Strahl, Virginia Gerard, Betty Beck and Shelby Rozier and a brother, Melvin Gerard.

The family would like to THANK Sienna Crest and Agrace Hospice for all of their care given to Arlene.

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Barb Stockhausen & John C Adam
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In Loving Memory of Arlene Gerard Bonin, May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. A Sympathy Gift of Single Tree has been Planted In Loving Memory of Arlene Gerard Bonin courtesy of Barb Stockhausen & John C Adam.
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Eisbrenner Family
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Our sincere condolences to Arlene’s family. Death of a loved one is never easy but to know that Arlene lived a full life with such a loving family and many friends over the years is comforting. May your hearts be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. This Bible scripture recorded in John 5:28 has been of comfort to our family when experiencing a loss. It reads “all those in the memorial tombs will hear his (Jesus) voice and come out. May God Jehovah give strength and his love to each of you always.
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Connie Stephens
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I just wanted to extend my sympathy to the family. I knew Arlene thru my mother (Shirley Stanton). My mom and Arlene had become very good friends. They walked at the armory and went to the Senior Center for lunches once a week. After mom ended up at the nursing home, Arlene was very kind and visited mom frequently. I know that my mother really appreciated her friendship.
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Sandy Wagner droessler
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Dear Bonin family, just the kid up the road from Fritz and Arleen. Neighbors for years! I believe my folks were godparents for a few of you! My folks Eldon. and Eileenwent back and forth thru the years to your folks! Angie babysat me! Time goes on dad died1994 and my mom 2017 ! May Arleen rip!!

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