Bonnie K. Cleary's Obituary
Bonnie K. Cleary, nee Lattina, 75 years old of Columbia, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at de Greeff Hospice House in St. Louis, MO. She was born December 21, 1946, in Campbell Hill, IL.
Bonnie retired from Kmart after many years of dedicated service to their customers. She enjoyed crocheting afghans for her family, reading a good book, playing games on her computer and binge watching her favorite shows. Most of all she loved her grandchildren and taking care of them whether it was making their favorite meal, taking them on a spur of the moment trip to the candy store or being their biggest fan during their extracurricular activities. Bonnie was always there to lend an ear, support her family and help anyone in need.
She was proceeded in death by her parents Clyde R. and Mildred (Brauch) Lattina and her brother, Kenneth Michael Lattina.
She is survived by her sons, Michael (Kathy) Cleary of Columbia, IL and Sean (Chrissy) Cleary of Phoenix, AZ, her grandchildren, Michael Cleary, Nathan Cleary and Becca Cleary, her great granddaughter, Camellia Cleary, her brothers, Clyde (Barb) Lattina, Dale (Brenda) Lattina, Cary (Janis) Lattina and Gary (Bev) Lattina, her sister, Kathy (Tom) Carrico, numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends
Private services will be held at Leesman Funeral Home in Dupo, IL.
Inurnment will follow in the Waterloo City Cemetery, Waterloo, IL.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to Pound Pets, Inc, Granite City, IL. For more information, please access our website, www.leesmanfuneralhome.com. Arrangements were handled by Leesman Funeral Home.
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