Obituary of Bonnie Ellen Chwala

BONNIE ELLEN (Stark) CHWALA, 81 of Jefferson passed away April 20, 2024 at her home in Aztalan, WI surrounded by family after a short battle of cancer. 

She was born March 26, 1943, daughter of late Vincent and Eleanor (Roehl) Stark.  She graduated from Lake Mills High School in 1960.  She married William G. Chwala on September 4, 1965 and had two children, Heidi and William.  She enjoyed gardening, baking, working on the family genealogy, reading and sending cards to family and friends. 

She is survived by daughter Heidi (Wayne Randall) Chwala, Kory Randall, son William D. Chwala; sisters Penny (Dan) Olson, Pamela (WJ) Campbell; brothers Jack (Bonnie) Stark, William Stark, Roger (Sherry) Stark, Dale (Linda) Stark, Daryl Stark, Jerry (Kathy) Stark and Mitch Stark; sisters-in law Barb Chwala, and Rachel Stark; brother-in-law Gerald (Emily) Chwala; honorary son “Squirrel” Merlin Lange; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

She is preceded in death by husband William Chwala, brother Robert Stark, nephew Neil Stark and sister-in-law Donna Stark. 

A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2024 at Schneider-Michaelis Funeral Home from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM.  Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 26, 2024 at 11:00 AM at the funeral home with visitation from 9:00 AM to time of service

The family would like to thank Rainbow Hospice for the care they gave Bonnie.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rainbow Community Care. 

Let Me Go 

When I come to the end of the road and the sun has set for me, 

I want no rites in a gloom filled room.  Why cry for a soul set free? 

Miss me a little, but not for long, and not with your head bowed low. 

Remember the love once shared with me, but let me go, 

For this is the journey we must take and each must go alone; 

It’s all part of the master plan, a step on the road to home. 

When you are lonely and sick at heart, go to the friends we know. 

Laugh at all the things we used to do; miss me, but let me go. 

Online condolences may be made at www.schneidermichaelisfuneralhome.com.