Bonnie R. Kroes

Bonnie Rae Kroes, age 79, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at Ascension All Saints Hospital. She was born in Racine, August 16, 1944, daughter of the late Larry and Gwendolyn (Nee:Zahalka) Bukacek.

Bonnie attended St. Rita’s grade school where in the first grade she met her lifelong partner Robert G. Kroes not knowing they were to begin a bond that lasted nearly 75 years. Bonnie graduated from Wm Horlick High School “Class of 1962” and on November 30, 1963, at St. Rita Catholic Church she and Bob were united in marriage. They were 2 days away from celebrating 60 years of marriage.

Bonnie was a member of St. Mary’s by the Lake Catholic Church. She enjoyed flower gardening, birds especially Red Cardinals and traveling. Her favorite place was their home up north with family where they were fortunate to spend this past Thanksgiving all together. Other highlights included trips to Mexico and Jamaica. Above all she treasured spending time with family and friends. Bonnie was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who will be dearly missed.

Surviving are her loving husband, Bob; children, Douglas (Penny) Kroes, Terri (Kenny) Uniewski; grandchildren, Kayla (Brandon), Dustin, Amy, Nick, Nathan (Der), and Bobby (Carly); great grandchildren; nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Larry (Mary) Bukacek.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary’s by the Lake, 7605 Lakeshore Dr, Wednesday, December 6, 2023, 11am with Fr. Patrick O’Loughlin officiating. Relatives and friends may meet prior to the Mass 9:30 am to 11 am. Memorials to the Ascension All Saints Hospital Cancer Center have been suggested.

The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the doctors and nurses at Ascension during Bonnie’s journey.