Obit: Bonk, Angela T. (1921- 2021)

Contact: Dolores (Mohr) Kenyon
E-mail: dolores@wiclarkcountyhistory.org 

Surnames: Bonk, Czajkowski, Laky, Taylor, McKenna, Spencer, Swart, Sandhiyagu

----Source: Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home (Owen, Clark Co., WI) 5/07/2021

Bonk, Angela T. (16 May 1921 – 6 May 2021)

Angela T. Bonk, age 99, of Withee, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at The Sanctuary of Brooklyn Center in MN.

Angela was born on May 16, 1921, the daughter of Bela and Adeline (Czajkowski) Laky in Chicago, IL. She graduated from high school in Chicago. Angela was united in marriage to Walter Bonk on May 6, 1950 in Chicago. He preceded her in death on March 29, 1979.

Angela worked at Teledyne Post Company in Owen until she retired. She went on to work at the Owen-Withee Elementary School for 25 years and received the W. K. Doonan Award in 2009 for her commitment and dedication to the O-W School District. Angela also volunteered at Clark County Rehabilitation and Living Center. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Polka Choir at Holy Rosary. Most importantly, she loved and cherished her family and friends.

Angela is survived by her three daughters: Kathryn Bonk of Minneapolis, MN, Colette (Scott) Taylor of Maple Grove, MN and Theresa (Dan) McKenna of Green Bay; three grandchildren: Kyle and Eric Taylor and Anthony Spencer; three great-grandchildren: Mackenzie, Caleb and Amelia Taylor. She is further survived by one sister: Gloria Swart, of Chicago, IL; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings and her husband.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Owen. Father Baskaran Sandhiyagu will officiate. Family and friends are welcome from 4:00 until 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11 with a Rosary Service at 8:00 p.m. at the Maurina-Schilling Funeral Home in Owen and from 10:00 a.m. until time of service Wednesday at the church. Family and friends can watch the service live on the Maurina Schilling Funeral Home Facebook page or after the service anytime on Facebook or the website. The family requires those in attendance to abide by the Covid-19 guidelines by sanitizing, wearing a mask (if able) and social distancing.

Family and friends may express condolences online at www.maurinaschilling.com. 

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