Harriet E. Bonner

Harriet Elizabeth (Raab) Bonner, age 78 of Osceola, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Trailpoint Village in South Bend. Harriet was born December 13, 1937 in Mishawaka to the late Martin P. and Harriet (Fincher) Raab. Harriet graduated from Madison High School in 1955, and on May 20, 1962, she married Floyd E. Bonner in Jimtown, Indiana. They celebrated 54 years of marriage.

Floyd survives, along with their daughters Eileen (Rex) Davis of Mishawaka and Beth (Mark) Evans of Greencastle, Indiana. Also surviving are two grandsons, Justin and Cody Evans of Greencastle and her siblings Ann (RB) Mahler, and Martin “Ed” (Sue) Raab both of Osceola. Surviving as well are many nieces and nephews. Harriet was preceded in death by her granddaughter Janet Barden in 1989.

Visitation will be held from 3-7 pm Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Zimmerman Inman Funeral Home in Osceola. There will also be one hour of visitation prior to the 2:00 pm funeral service Friday, December 16, 2016 at Zimmerman Inman Funeral Home with interment to follow in Olive Cemetery.

Harriet retired from the CTS Corporation in Elkhart after 18 years of employment. While at CTS, she bowled in leagues for several years. She and her husband Floyd also owned a farm and she spent many hours helping him as well. She enjoyed working outdoors in the garden, and growing flowers. Harriet also spent many years volunteering with the swine club for the St. Joseph County 4H Fair, and was on the Penn Township 4H advisory board.