Bonnie J. Simonsen

Bonnie Jean Simonsen, age 77, was lovingly welcomed to Heaven on November 21, 2024 after a courageous battle following a cardiac event. Bonnie was born in Green Bay, WI on June 19, 1947. She is survived by the love of her life and husband of 33 years, Gary Simonsen, and her children, Traci (Mike) Walburn, Lisa (Randy) Petersen, Jason (Kendall) Schultz, step children Stefanie (Terry) Petersen, Jonathan (Mary) Simonsen and Lindsay (Matt) Hahn; grandchildren Derek (Alexa) Wenino, Jacob Walburn, Ryan Walburn, Austin (Serene) McCain, Alexis (Travis) McCain, Dillan (Bridget) McCain, Autumn (Patryk) Lautenschlager, Sierra Petersen, Connor Petersen, Kaylee Petersen, Dakota Schultz, Holly Simonsen, Joel Simonsen, Mckenna Hahn and great grandchildren, Rowan, Ella, Audrey and Mya Kelly, Arianna and Luka Jenquin and Beaumont Wenino. She is further survived by her siblings, William (Mary) Nackers, Phyllis (James) Leitermann, Dennis (Diane) Nackers, Luann (Gary) Schmeltzer, Gene (Julie) Nackers, Gary (Vicki) Nackers, Jeff (Lori) Nackers, and very close friends Debbie (Ray) Buchner. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Iline Nackers, and nephews Scott Leitermann, Brian Nackers and Ben Schmeltzer and niece Jennifer Pagel. 

She gave unconditional love to all and cherished the memories made with her family. Whether she was playing games with her grandchildren, offering support to each of us when we needed it, or baking up her recipes to serve up an amazing feast, she was always present and selfless. She gave the best hugs and had the most beautiful smile in the world. 

A church service will be held at 11am, Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Hope Lutheran Church, 12321 Canton Ave, Hudson, FL, 34669, with a luncheon to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the Hope Lutheran Church Memorial Fund may be made in Bonnie’s honor. 

The Promise of a Star

 We had to say goodbye, for now we’ll be apart 

So you gave me this promise, to soothe my broken heart

 You’ll find me in the Stars, you said, just look up and there I’ll be

 I’ll still love and guide you, you can always count on me

 Our love on earth was big and will never go away

 These stars have beams of love, I’ll always shine them your way

 So walk with me amongst the Stars in the sky

 And know that this is not goodbye

 My Star will never fade, it will remain forever bright

 So look up, my dear, and I promise you’ll see my light