Bonita Manard Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Bonita Manard of Chicago, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 3, 2025 at the age of 70. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her grandparents, William Calloway, Florence Manard and Clementine Calloway; her father Whurley John Manard; her sister Normia L. Manard; her uncle Earl Calloway; her aunt Drucilla Daniels; and her cousins, Earl Daniels and Carl P. Daniels.
She is survived by: her mother Faye Christine Manard of Chicago, IL; her siblings, Terri L. Manard-Mitchell of Kankakee, IL, Regina Christine Kitching-Williams of Glenwood, IL, James D. Manard of Chicago, IL and William S. Manard of Spencer, Iowa; her brother-in-law Eric J. Mitchell Sr. of Kankakee, IL; her cousin Jerome Daniels; her nieces and nephews, Fabian C. Mitchell of Kankakee, IL, Clarence Williams of Killeen, TX, William S. Manard Jr. of Evanston, IL, Jashawn Manard, Keshawn Manard of Spencer, Iowa, Alicia B. Mitchell of Nashua, NH, Jamilah Manard of Dallas, TX and Jada Manard of Chicago, IL; her great-nephew Isaiah M. Higgins; her great-nieces, Brianna Marie Williams and Neveah Christine Williams; her close friends, Tonya Williams of Riverdale, IL and Rico B. Corley of Chicago, IL; and also Cricket Scott Smith.
A memorial service was held on Saturday, March 15th 2025 at 12:00 PM at the Lax Mortuary (187 S Greenwood Ave, Kankakee, IL 60901).
