Bonnie Jean Wallace, 71, of Tomah and formerly of Ontario died Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, at the Gundersen Lutheran Medical Center in La Crosse.
She was born to Henry and Margaret (Brey) Thomas on July 2, 1941, in Ontario. She was united in marriage to Donald Wallace on June 18, 1958, in Ontario. Bonnie worked for more than 32 years at Northern Engraving in Sparta. Bonnie also was a sales representative for Home Interior and the Mary Mack Toy Company.
In the 1970s, Bonnie opened her heart to the Holy Spirit and was baptized and saved at the Ontario Gospel Hall. Since then, Bonnie has dedicated her life to sharing the message of Christ’s love and sharing the story of Jesus with others. She was a faithful and devoted member of the Tomah Baptist Church.
Bonnie had a kind and generous heart. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her love for children extended outside her own family, and many others called Bonnie “grandma,” and she was proud to wear the title. She also was a supporter of the Children’s Miracle Network, sponsoring children all over the world. She will be remembered for her unconditional love and forgiving heart.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Donald of Tomah; four children, Gregory Wallace of Tomah, William Wallace of Ontario, Roxane (David) Larson of Tomah and Penny (Joe) McGinnis of New Lisbon; 11 grandchildren; 15 and soon to be 16 great-grandchildren; and a daughter-in-law, Tessa Wallace. She is further survived by many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and six brothers and a sister.
Funeral services were Saturday, Jan. 5, at Tomah Baptist Church, 1701 Hollister Ave., Tomah. Pastor Ronald J. Tobin officiated. Burial was in Hilltop Rest Cemetery, Ontario. The Smith-Nelson Funeral Home in Wilton assisted the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be given at www.sonnenburgfamilyfh.com.
