"i miss my gramma so much she was my hero i rember at her funul my brother sat infront of my gramma and told everyone to be quit so she could finish her nap and my mom had to tell him she was dead he didnt not believe her he sat there telling everyone to be quit and i sat there with him the whole time telling himthat she is dead and that she is never coming back "
In loving memory of
Bonnie Spencer
August 16, 1957 - March 24, 2019
Bonnie Spencer, of Antigo, died Sunday, March 24, 2019, at her daughter's home under the care of her children and LeRoyer Hospice. She was 61 years old. She was born on August 16, 1957, in Antigo, a daughter of Thomas and Eva (Antone) Spencer.
She married John Steckbauer, the couple later divorced, but always remained friends.
She attended Antigo High School and North Central Technical College, Antigo campus.
She worked in the office doing dispatch and payroll for Daniel R. Spencer Trucking. Her passion was child care and Bonnie was a self employed certified day care provider in Antigo.
Bonnie was a member of the Onieda Nation of Wisconsin.
Her children were her greatest pride and joy. She enjoyed the outdoors, gardening, planting flowers, caring for the yard. She loved cooking and cleaning and enjoyed trips to the Casino.
Survivors include four daughters, Jessi (Matthew) Marshall of Antigo, Judy (fiancé Chris) Steckbauer of Lily, Jami (special friend Jessica) Krueger of Tomah and Elizabeth Steckbauer of Antigo; two sons, Jeff Spencer and Johnny (girlfriend Jessie) Spencer both of Antigo; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Debra (Rob) Lindemann and Lynda Spencer; eight brothers, Tom (Rosella) Spencer, Doc (Rose) Spencer, Jim (Pat) Spencer, Ron (Sandy) Spencer, Dan Spencer, Bill (Becky) Spencer, Ken (Sue) Pacer and Dave (April) Bedford.
She was preceded in death by her half brother, Lee Spencer; and a sister, Judith Spencer.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at 11 a.m. at the Bradley Funeral Home. Visitation will be Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. all at the funeral home.
Tributes
"i rember when my gramma made me food and put me to bed becuase i did not feel good and she would never let my brother bullie me or my cuzins
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"As a child I always looked up to Bonnie, she was and will always be my favorite person in the whole world. "
"I'm so sorry to hear of Bonnies Passing,,,, she was a wonderful friend in HighSchool,,, she and her Moma took me to shop with them for material in HomeEC class when I didn't have the monies,,, Shuch compassion,,,and She was so proud of her Children.... God Bless you all,,,,"
"For all that loved Bonnie, I am so sorry for your loss? "
"Rest in peace Bonnie. I am sad that we did not spend as much time together in our later years. I thought of you often and have really good memories from when we were younger. You were always my favorite cousin. Love and comfort to your children and family. Dorothy Antone"
"I am so sorry for the loss of this Beautiful lady Bonnie was for sure a kind hearted woman who would give you the shirt off her back. I will miss her dearly my heart goes out to all her family I will cherish all the memories I have with her and she will always have a special spot in my heart. "
"She was a great person my f employer for my nana job. Wen I was 17. N a life time bestie I miss n love you bonnie"
"I'm heartbroken to learn of Bonnie's passing at such a young age. My deepest sympathies to you all. Please know I will be keeping you all in prayer. I wish I lived close enough to pay my respects in person but know I will be with you in spirit. Praying Gods' love, peace and strength surrounds you and keeps you during this most difficult time. Sending you hugs from a far."
"Mother, Sister, Friend. Bonnie played all of those roles for many of us. Through all her trials and tribulations , she still had a heart of gold. I love you and will miss you my friend. RIP Bonnie? My sincere condolences to the whole family. Love you all."
"Ifam Really gonna miss my sister Bonnie, I Love her so much , my heart hurts so much to lose someone like her , she took care of me and always watched over me , she always put others before herself . RIP Bonnie , I will see you on the other side my. Sweet sister "
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"My condolences to the family. So sorry for your loss."
"Bonnie was a kind and caring person she will be missed. Sending prayers for your family"
"Condolences for the family! Prayers for comfort. Lois Howard"
"So sorry to hear about your loss. She was a great person. She will be missed by many."
"I have much respect for Bonnie (bones)at a time in my life when no one else cared,her family became mine.Her kids are also like my own.She will be greatly missed,but never forgotten.R.I.P.my friend,I'll see you on the other side!"
"Knew Bonnie back in late 60's or early 70's. Dated a few times. Will remember her as long as I live."