Obituaries

April 3, 1934 to April 18, 2016

WINAMAC - Mary Lou Poor Bonnell, 82, of Winamac, passed away at 8:30 p.m., Monday, April 18, at her home with her family by her side.

She was born on April 3, 1934 in Winamac to the late Harry and Geraldine Trapp Poor. On Sept. 10, 1971, she married Paul Bonnell in Monticello. He preceded her in death on Aug. 8, 2010.

Survivors include: 
Carl (Laura) Ent, Ann Arbor, MI, Son 
Brenda Hadley, Winamac, Daughter
Edward A. Bonnell, Winamac, Son
David J. Bonnell, Winamac, Son 
Tracey (Teena) Bonnell, Kewanna, Son 
Toni (Bob) Fahler, Warsaw, Daughter 
Ace Bonnell, Kewanna, Son 
14 Grandchildren 
25 Great Grandchildren
David (Julia) Poor, Williamsport, Brother 
Marshall (Judy) Poor, Pulaski, Brother
Several Nieces and Nephews 

Preceded in death by: 
Bobby Ent, Son 
Eona Jefferies, Sister 
Harry Poor Jr., Brother 
Norma Steele, Sister 
William Poor, Brother 
Robert Poor, Brother 
Martha Weaver, Sister 

Mrs. Bonnell was a graduate of Winamac High School. She and her husband owned and operated Rich's Cafe as well as South 40 Restaurant and Lounge in Winamac for over 31 years. They enjoyed mushroom hunting, traveling, and visiting horse tracks and casinos. People will always remember their generosity for hosting the annual mushroom fry at Rich's. During the Ford Pinto Trial, the Bonnells put up reporters at their own home. They were generous and kind and never knew a stranger. Mrs. Bonnell was a mother to many. She was always there with an open heart and ear with many words of wisdom. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren very much. She supported her grandchildren and great grandchildren in all they did and was a true Winamac Warriors fan. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. 

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 20, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. The funeral service will be at 2:30 p.m., Thursday, April 21, at the funeral home. Burial will be at McKinley Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Winamac.

Memorial donations may be given to Southern Care Hospice or St. Jude's Children's Hospital or a charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.