Escanaba, MI
Bonnie M. (Saari) Berube, age 64, of Escanaba, passed away Saturday morning, October 13, 2012, at the Spectrum Butterworth Health Care Facility, in Grand Rapids, following a brief illness.
Bonnie was born May 15, 1948, in Gladstone, the daughter of Oscar and Dorothy (Demeuse) Saari. She was raised in Rock and was a 1966 graduate of the Rock Senior High School . Bonnie was a kind hearted, gentle woman who devoted herself to her children and grandchildren. Her example of strength, bravery and unselfishness was always appreciated and admired by her loving family, attributes that they are proud to carry on in their own lives. Her hobbies included, ballroom dancing and in younger years, cheerleading for the Rock High School . She will be sadly missed.
Bonnie leaves to survive:
Daughters: Paulette (Andrew) Vitale of Jenison , MI
Tina Berube of Grand Rapids , MI
Son: Louis (Beth) Berube of Escanaba , MI
Grandchildren: Alyssa, Alyson, Louis and Lillian
Sisters: Mary Delmont of Escanaba , MI
Sherry Delke of Gladstone , MI
Cathy Valenta of Coleman , WI
Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar and Dorothy Saari.
To honor Bonnie
Anonymous
Elaine and Mike, so sorry to hear of your loss. Praying that the peace which comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.Gary and Liz
West Palm Beach, FL
To the Besson family, I am truly heart broken over you loss. I admired and loved your mom very much. I wish you all a speedy recovery. If there is anything I can do you any of you, please let me know. Again I’m so sorry. With all my love Barbie (Jones)Gorzinski
Barbara Gorzinski
Powers, MI
Besson Family:
Our sincere condolences on your loss! She was a wonderful woman!
Karen Noyes and Melissa Mosher
Sheboygan, WI
I am thinking of all Irene’s family and friends. I know she is in great company with my parents and lots of other family and friends. She is in good hands and in your hearts as well. Take care. Barbara
Barbara Royer
Portales, NM
Anonymous
Elaine and Mike, so sorry to hear of your loss. Praying that the peace which comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.Gary and Liz
West Palm Beach, FL
To the Besson family, I am truly heart broken over you loss. I admired and loved your mom very much. I wish you all a speedy recovery. If there is anything I can do you any of you, please let me know. Again I’m so sorry. With all my love Barbie (Jones)Gorzinski
Barbara Gorzinski
Powers, MI
Besson Family:
Our sincere condolences on your loss! She was a wonderful woman!
Karen Noyes and Melissa Mosher
Sheboygan, WI
I am thinking of all Irene’s family and friends. I know she is in great company with my parents and lots of other family and friends. She is in good hands and in your hearts as well. Take care. Barbara
Barbara Royer
Portales, NM
Connie Mongrain
Thersa. So sorry for the loss of your mom she will be missed by all and you will get through this if you need to tak call me, I know its not eay right now but you will be strong and get through this
Julie (Majestic) Brunette - Gladstone, mi
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I had the privelege of knowing her by being an assistant to her when she lived in her apartments in the last year. We would have wonderful talks throughout my visits. I learned a lot about you kids through her and I would share about my family. She was always interested in hearing about my daughter also. She was absolutely one of my all time favorite people to work with and I often told her that. However, she was so humble, she didn’t accept that comment easily. 🙂 I am so sad to hear of this and, although I respect Bonnie’s wishes, I wish I could have met all three of you personally, as she talked of you so highly and often. May God bless you all and Bonnie. It was wonderful knowing your mom.
Terry Demeuse - Grass Lake, MI
Sincere condolences from the Nancy Burke and Terry (Ben) Demeuse families
Jan Sczytko(Maki)
I am so sorry to hear about your sister, Bonnie. Her & I were great friends in high school. My deepest sympathy to all of you. So very sorry. Jan
Judy Warner - Escanaba, MI
To the family of Bonnie Berube. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. She was a friend of my from years ago. She was a very kind and gentle person. She will be missed by many.
Rhonda Johnson - Jenison, Mi
Tina, your mom must have been a wonderful person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your siblings.
Stacy Berube, Louis “Trevor” Berube - Gladstone, MI
When I was a little girl I was fortunate to have had a wonderful relationship with my grandmother, I always got to spend the most time with her and always felt there was this special bond, one I felt that no one else had. As I became a mother one thing I always wanted for my children was to have that special bond with one of their grandparents. Bonnie was that grandparent for my son, if it were up to him he would have went there every single day! He would call her in the morning and say “Grandma, pick up! Can I come over today?” Though the years were not enough, I am so thankful for the love she gave to him, all the days she spent with him, all the games she played with him and most of all that she was that “special bond” for him. Thank you so much Bonnie, you have showed my son a wonderful thing! We miss you so much already.
Katie Sjogren - Gladstone, MI
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. I had the pleasure of knowing Bonnie for a couple of years when she lived down the hall from me in Escanaba. My daughter and I used to visit with her often and she was such a kind hearted woman. She would always give me all her left over magazines and little things for my daughter. I would sometimes help her carry seasonal decorations up from the basement which my daughter loved to see! There were a few times when her grandson Trevor came over and played with my daughter and he was such a nice, respectful, mature young man. I hope all of you find comfort in knowing what a wonderful woman she was and that she will continue to look down upon you through life and share in the many blessings to come. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless*
Michelle
Paulette, Tina & Louis,Your Mother was a gentle woman, who will be missed at West Highland. I regret not having been able to get to know her better.
May she REST in PEACE.
dianne rich - wyoming, mi
we are very sorry for your family in the loss of your mother she was a wonderful woman, neighbor,mother.sincerely your dianne, barbara,jean and jim helgemo
Dorothy J. Kollmann
Dear family, I was sad to read of your Mom’s passing.When I moved into Parkway manor, she was the first neighbor to welcome me. I only lived there a year but have fond memories of talking, walking and sitting out in the sun with her. I will always remember her kindness. God Bless you all.
Rick and Mary Larson
Paulette, Tina, Louis, and families,We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. Our prayers go out to each and all of you. Keeping you in our thoughts through this difficult time.
Cheryl Schorr (Sherri Casey)
Paulette, Tina & Louis,I am very sorry to hear about your Mom. I lived just down the road and used to babysit all of you. Your Mom was such a sweet person with a good heart and I am sure you all are just the same. God Bless you and your families.