Obituaries

March 12, 1926 to June 7, 2019
October 8, 1921 to June 8, 2019

WINAMAC - Margaret L. Bonini, 93, and Leedio J. Bonini 97, of Winamac (formerly of Crown Point), passed away 12 hours apart from one another at Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac. Mrs. Bonini died at 6:40 p.m., Friday, June 7; while Mr. Bonini died at 6:40 a.m., Saturday, June 8.

The couple was married on May 8, 1948 and recently celebrated 71 years of marriage. They are survived by daughters, Janice (Al) Davis of Winamac and Nancy (Brent) Braithwaite of Melbourne, FL; three grandchildren, Joseph, Heather and Justin; and two great-grandchildren, Allyson and Jonas. An infant son, Richard Bonini, preceded them in death.

Mrs. Bonini was born March 12, 1926, in Gary, to the late Claire and Margaret Evans Niles. She grew up with two brothers, Raymond and William. William survives. She graduated from Merrillville High School. She was a proud homemaker and a talented seamstress and quilter. 

Mr. Bonini was born Oct. 8, 1921 in Houghton, MI. He was the last surviving child of the late Baldo and Mary Bonini who had 11 children. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of the Crown Point American Legion. He spent most of his life as a milkman in Crown Point, delivering milk and other items to many homes in the area.

No services will be held.

Memorial donations may be made to Pulaski Health Care Center, Winamac.

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

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary, Winamac.