Obituary was published and funeral arrangements were entrusted to the care and direction of the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home and Crematory.
Bonnie L. Rodgers
Age 81, of Joliet IL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Silver Cross Hospital in New Lenox. She was born April 25 to the late Josephine (nee Rittof) and William Walter Lyons in Joliet.
A devoted homemaker, she found her greatest joy in being at home, surrounded by the love of her family. She also enjoyed collecting teddy bears.
Bonnie volunteered for the Joliet Police Department Handicap Spotter and Child Passenger Safety Seat Programs.
She is survived by her daughter Christine (Robert Jr.) Skoien; son, Jeffery (late Sarah) Rodgers; Step-daughters Susan Rodgers, and Gina (James) Studer; grandchildren, Stephanie (Steve) Adams, Diamond Minor, Jonathan Studer, Andrea Law, Alex Law, and Ashley Rodgers; great-grandchildren, Brooklyn Adams, Kaitlyn Adams, Jaxon Benavides and Landyn Benavides; her sister JoAnn (late John) Juricich, as well as several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Rodgers, step-daughter Denise Rodgers; her parents Josephine and William Lyons; her daughter-in-law Sarah Rodgers and beloved Dinki Dog.
As it was Bonnie's request, cremation rites have been accorded. All family and friends are invited to gather at 12:30 p.m., on Monday, November 16 at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, for committal services for Bonnie and her late husband Edward. Military honors will be held under the auspices of the United States Army and the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Memorial Squad.
In lieu of flowers memorials in her name can be made to the Salvage Yard Biker Church, Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery Memorial Squad, or Wreaths Across America.
For more information please call (815) 741-5500 or visit his Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com where you can share a favorite memory or leave a condolence.
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