Bonnie Sue Larson

Bonnie Sue Larson (nee DeVlieger), 68 of Hampshire, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, April 14, 2023. Bonnie was born in Rockford on July 12, 1954. She graduated from Jefferson High School, class of 1973. A successful blind date introduced her to the love of her life, Terry. The two wed on August 27, 1977, and remained in Rockford, where their two sons, Cory and Eric were born. Shortly after they moved to Roscoe, IL. Bonnie worked at John S. Barnes, a manufacturing plant, for many years, however, she resigned in 1997 when the family moved to Hampshire. Following their move, Bonnie and Terry purchased Pioneer Video in 2001. Bonnie’s love for chatting, and her ability to remember every customer, kept the business a success until 2007 when the digital video era caused them to sell. In 2013, Bonnie and Terry opened BonTer Solutions, where her passion for customers and making others happy continued. Many weekends in the fall were spent working craft shows- or we should say Terry was working, Bonnie would be shopping the other merchandise venues. Bonnie also worked as a lunch monitor for a couple of the elementary schools in Hampshire. Bonnie’s love of her husband, children, and especially her grandchildren, were evident to anyone who knew her. She would get up early every morning with Terry, and make sure he had breakfast and his lunch ready, before he left for work. Bonnie and Terry could be found at Paige’s dance recitals, Tucker’s baseball games, or enduring freezing lacrosse games for Emmett. Over the years, they owned many dogs with an especially strong love for Siberian Huskies. Bonnie adored the husky rescue events, and that’s what led to their most recent adoption, Penelope, an energetic and wild, yet loyal pup. While we are overcome with sadness, at her too early departure from this Earth, we will remember Bonnie for her love of life, ability to make us all laugh (albeit often from her extreme clumsiness), and pure selflessness. She would do anything to help those in need. Bonnie is survived by her husband of 45 years, Terry; sons, Cory (Stephanie) Larson, and Eric (Rachael) Larson; grandchildren, Paige, Tucker, Emmett, and Reece; brother, Jerry (Toni) DeVlieger; and multiple nieces, nephews, in-laws, and extended family. She is proceeded in death by her father and mother, Albert and Evelyn DeVlieger; and brothers, David and Ricky DeVlieger. Family, friends, and others who lives Bonnie touched, are invited to the Fredrick Funeral Home, 284 Park Street, Hampshire, from 4pm to 8pm on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. The funeral will also be held at Fredrick Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 beginning at 11am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Free Spirit Siberian Rescue. The link can be found on their website www.huskyrescue.org. Please note “In memory of Bonnie Larson” when donating.

Bonnie Sue Larson

July 12, 1954 - April 14, 2023