Stacey E. Bonnell, 48, a Plymouth resident since the late 1980’s, coming from Monticello,
entered into rest at 4:43 a.m. Sunday, June 10, 2012 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, Plymouth, following a heart related illness.
The son of Donald E. and Christina A. Brockman Bonnell, Stacey was born in Monticello on December 16, 1963. He was a 1983 graduate of Twin Lakes High School, where he had been an outstanding athlete in football and wrestling.
Stacey served for four years in the U.S. Army, three of which were in Germany, doing border patrol.
On August 11, 1999, Stacey and Rhonda L. Gaines were married in Plymouth.
He had worked at Pregis Corp. in Plymouth for over 25 years.
An avid golfer, Stacey also enjoyed going to auctions, watching sports on television and especially playing with his three grandsons.
Stacey is survived by his wife, Rhonda; a son, Aaron (Amber) Gaines; a daughter, Ashton Gaines; three grandsons, Joshua Gaines, Gavin Gaines and Talon Craig; and a sister, Ronda Campbell, all of Plymouth. Also surviving are three brothers: Larry (Judy) Bonnell, Steven (Brenda) Bonnell and Don Bonnell, all of Monticello.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Friends may visit with Stacey’s family from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St., Plymouth.
Funeral services officiated by the Rev. Ed Friberg of the Plymouth Wesleyan Church, will be held in the funeral home at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 14, 2012.
Interment will be in New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth, where military honors will be accorded Stacey by members of the Plymouth American Legion Post 27, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1162 and the D.A.V.
Memorial gifts in Stacey’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 208 S. LaSalle, Suite 900, Chicago, IL 60604 or to his family.
Vicki (Van Voorst) Huse says
We, the Twin Lakes High School Class of 1983, send our utmost condolences to the family of our fellow classmate. He is already missed and is being fondly remembered amongst us.
Brandy says
Our family sends our love to the family of Stacey. My father George Schlegel, worked with stacey for many years. I remember playing softball with him when i was very young for his work company. We will miss him very much. He will definatly be in our thoughts. We are so sorry for your loss.
George & Judy Schlegel, Brandy Whitaker.
Byron and Deb Singleton says
So sorry to hear this sad news, sending our deepest sympathy.
gaynell burger says
Rhonda my thought are with you and the kids i,m so sorry i,m glad to have known him never will forget our fishing trip
Marcia Martin says
Rhonda, I\’m so shocked and sorry to hear this news. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time….
Yvonne and Jerry Quint says
Sorry about your loss. He will always be in your heart and memories will be there. He is at peace now and you will need to carry on for him. Best Wishes for you and family
Jille Rasmussen-Roth says
It saddens me to hear the news about Stacey. As a kid he was on my dad\’s little league team. One memory that stands out is when a winning run was on 3rd base, Stacey was pitiching. The runner was leading off the base trying to steal home, and Stacey knocked him down and layed on him until the got him the ball. Of course, the runner wasn\’t out because of interference. LOL My dad jerked him off the field and benched him for the rest of the game. He was heartbroken that my dad, Joe had to do that.
He was a kind hearted young kid I grew up with over the years. So sorry to hear about him passing. Bless you in the time of healing.
Kay Bauer says
Rhonda
You are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss. Aunt Kay and Uncle Dave
Dawn Cortina says
So sorry to hear about Stacey\’s passing. My husband (Tony Cortina) worked with Stacey for many years (AVI). Our prayer\’s to the family, let all your memories you have keep him close to you & help you thru this difficult time. R.I.P. Stacey
Tony & Dawn Cortina
Keven Jennings says
I remember Stacy has always having a smile on his face and happy to see you. Unfortunatly, it has been awhile since we have seen each other and I will miss his laugh and smile.
My prayers are with all of you.
michelle spath says
ronda and family sorry about ur lost we love u ronda
Ken Houston says
My condolences to all of the Bonnell family. Stacey was a mentally and physically tough kid. He displayed courage his whole life. I really enjoyed being a coach and a friend to him and all of your family.
Sincerely,
Ken Houston, Mayor of Monticello
\”Coach\”
Hobert says
What a sad day to have to say goodbye to such a true friend that I\’ve ever had the privilege to know tomorrow. Stacey spent his life making others happy….that\’s the person he was. He was the most easy going and unselfish person you could ever know. Stacey looked for the best in everything. He was a family man…who loved his wife and kids and his grandkids and dogs. He loved his country and his friends and proudly served us all. Rest in peace my friend…you will not be forgotten
Hobert Stevens
Damaris Story says
Dear Rhonda, Aston, and Aaron,
I am very sorry you have lost your loved . He was much too young. I am sure that he enjoyed the three of you so much in the few years you were together. I have such happy memories of you, and I know that you have many happy memories of Stacey that will help comfort you at this time.
God will help you.
Lovingly, Damaris
Paula Rentz- Wilson says
Rhonda I am so sorry to hear of your loss.Thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Paula Rentz- Wilson
Randy Schalck says
I am so sorry to hear of Stacey\’s passing. I was his roommate in Germany in the army and played football with him over there as well. What a wonderful person he was and a joy to be be around. he will be missed.
Vicki (Van Voorst) Huse says
We, the Twin Lakes High School Class of 1983, send our utmost condolences to the family of our fellow classmate. He is already missed and is being fondly remembered amongst us.
Brandy says
Our family sends our love to the family of Stacey. My father George Schlegel, worked with stacey for many years. I remember playing softball with him when i was very young for his work company. We will miss him very much. He will definatly be in our thoughts. We are so sorry for your loss.
George & Judy Schlegel, Brandy Whitaker.
Byron and Deb Singleton says
So sorry to hear this sad news, sending our deepest sympathy.
gaynell burger says
Rhonda my thought are with you and the kids i,m so sorry i,m glad to have known him never will forget our fishing trip
Marcia Martin says
Rhonda, I\’m so shocked and sorry to hear this news. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time….
Yvonne and Jerry Quint says
Sorry about your loss. He will always be in your heart and memories will be there. He is at peace now and you will need to carry on for him. Best Wishes for you and family
Jille Rasmussen-Roth says
It saddens me to hear the news about Stacey. As a kid he was on my dad\’s little league team. One memory that stands out is when a winning run was on 3rd base, Stacey was pitiching. The runner was leading off the base trying to steal home, and Stacey knocked him down and layed on him until the got him the ball. Of course, the runner wasn\’t out because of interference. LOL My dad jerked him off the field and benched him for the rest of the game. He was heartbroken that my dad, Joe had to do that.
He was a kind hearted young kid I grew up with over the years. So sorry to hear about him passing. Bless you in the time of healing.
Kay Bauer says
Rhonda
You are in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss. Aunt Kay and Uncle Dave
Dawn Cortina says
So sorry to hear about Stacey\’s passing. My husband (Tony Cortina) worked with Stacey for many years (AVI). Our prayer\’s to the family, let all your memories you have keep him close to you & help you thru this difficult time. R.I.P. Stacey
Tony & Dawn Cortina
Keven Jennings says
I remember Stacy has always having a smile on his face and happy to see you. Unfortunatly, it has been awhile since we have seen each other and I will miss his laugh and smile.
My prayers are with all of you.
michelle spath says
ronda and family sorry about ur lost we love u ronda
Ken Houston says
My condolences to all of the Bonnell family. Stacey was a mentally and physically tough kid. He displayed courage his whole life. I really enjoyed being a coach and a friend to him and all of your family.
Sincerely,
Ken Houston, Mayor of Monticello
\”Coach\”
Hobert says
What a sad day to have to say goodbye to such a true friend that I\’ve ever had the privilege to know tomorrow. Stacey spent his life making others happy….that\’s the person he was. He was the most easy going and unselfish person you could ever know. Stacey looked for the best in everything. He was a family man…who loved his wife and kids and his grandkids and dogs. He loved his country and his friends and proudly served us all. Rest in peace my friend…you will not be forgotten
Hobert Stevens
Damaris Story says
Dear Rhonda, Aston, and Aaron,
I am very sorry you have lost your loved . He was much too young. I am sure that he enjoyed the three of you so much in the few years you were together. I have such happy memories of you, and I know that you have many happy memories of Stacey that will help comfort you at this time.
God will help you.
Lovingly, Damaris
Paula Rentz- Wilson says
Rhonda I am so sorry to hear of your loss.Thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Paula Rentz- Wilson
Randy Schalck says
I am so sorry to hear of Stacey\’s passing. I was his roommate in Germany in the army and played football with him over there as well. What a wonderful person he was and a joy to be be around. he will be missed.