Virginia Sophie Bonkowski Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Virginia Sophie Bonkowski (Kalamazoo, Michigan), who passed away on November 16, 2021 at the age of 97. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Virginia Sophie Bonkowski to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Sioma and Sophie Sioma (Jazdzyk); her brother Mitchell; and her husband Eddie. She is survived by: her sons, Arnold Bansen (Mary), Lawrence Bonkowski (Kathleen) of James Bonkowski, DDS and Paul Bonkowski (Suzanne); her grandsons, Eric Bansen (Dina), Philip Bansen (Diane), Brian Bonkowski, Andrew Bonkowski (Melanie) and Christopher Bonkowski (Mara); her great grandchildren, Jack, Joseph, Joshua, Scarlett and Violet Bansen; and her brothers, Donald Sioma and Thaddeus Sioma. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Due to Covid-19 concerns, a private funeral mass and burial service will be held.
In lieu of flowers, feel free to make a memorial tribute to one of the following charities: Bureau of Services for Blind Persons Cadillac Place 3038 West Grand Blvd. Suite 4-450 Detroit, MI 48202-6038 - Make checks to "State of Michigan" and add a note in the memo section … donation goes to "Bureau of Services for Blind Persons". Library of Michigan Service for the Blind & Physically Handicapped 702 West Kalamazoo St. PO Box 300007 Lansing, MI 48909-7507 - Make checks to "Library of Michigan Foundation" and add a note in the memo section … donation goes to the "Braille & Talking Library".
