Bonnie Sue Segura, 69, beloved daughter, sister, mother, & member of the Sterling community, peacefully passed away on August 26, 2023, at Rock River Hospice & Home, surrounded by the love of her family and special friends.
Honoring Bonnie’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. Visitation will be held on Friday, September 22 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls. A memorial service will begin at 11:00 am Saturday, September 23 at First Lutheran Church in Prophetstown. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm in Sterling, location TBD, offering an opportunity for loved ones to gather and pay tribute to Bonnie’s extraordinary life.
Born on April 16, 1954, in Princeton, IL, to Arnold and Charlotte “Pete” (Daniels) Frank, Bonnie grew up in Prophetstown. She graduated from Prophetstown High School before relocating to Sterling, where she embarked on a dedicated 30-year career with General Electric in Morrison.
Bonnie’s dedication to serving her community extended far beyond retirement, with her spare time and extra energy spent in roles at Wagon Wheel Restaurant, Curves Health & Fitness, JC Penney, and Riverdale Elementary School. Affectionately known as ‘Miss Bonnie,’ she was cherished by her co-workers and her pre-school students alike.
Her passion for helping others also led her to volunteer at the Sterling Food Pantry and United Way, and she selflessly donated to Cancer and Diabetes research, conditions she courageously battled.
Bonnie’s kitchen was a place of love and activity, where her baking brought joy to everyone in her circle. Among her many pleasures, travel held a special place in her heart. She embarked on numerous adventures with her son, friends, and family, creating cherished memories for others to carry on.
Above all, Bonnie’s heart belonged to her family. She leaves behind her devoted son, Dustin (Aimee); step-son, Keith (Jodi); father, Arnold Frank; brother, Ben (Jeanne) Frank; grandsons, Garrett Segura, Everett Segura, and, Roscoe Segura; many nieces and nephews, along with a wide circle of cherished friends. Bonnie was preceded in death by her mother, Charlotte “Pete” Frank, whom she will be reunited with in eternal peace.
As we mourn Bonnie’s passing, let us remember the beautiful moments she shared and the lasting impact she had on all who knew her. Her legacy of love, compassion, and generosity will forever be treasured.
In lieu of flowers, we kindly request donations to support some of Bonnie’s favorite charities:
Summer Lunch Program via United Way of Whiteside County
Make checks payable to:
United Way of Whiteside County
P.O. Box 806
Sterling, IL 61081
Memo: Summer Lunch Program
Sterling Food pantry via First Christian Church
Make checks payable to:
First Christian Church
506 5th Avenue
Rock Falls, IL 61071
Memo: Sterling Food Pantry
American Diabetes Association
Donate at https://diabetes.org/
American Cancer Society
Donate at https://donate.cancer.org/
Your generosity and support are deeply appreciated. Thank you in advance for your contributions.
One Response
I had the pleasure of meeting Bonnie in real estate and then working at JCP. Our paths met again at the pantry. She was a joy and spoke of her family often and baking. She had the best smile.