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Bonnie Shee Obituary

Bonnie L. Shee, nee Rathbun, age 74, of Downers Grove, passed on May 7, 2009, after a long courageous battle with Leukemia. She was a former kindergarten teacher at Fullerton School in Addison, IL and owned and operated Bonnie Day pre school. She retired after a career in real estate sales out of a Downers Grove office. Bonnie was the beloved wife of Donald L. Shee for nearly 50 years and the loving mother of Charlotte S. (Dennis) Reynolds. She was the cherished grandmother of Parker and Camryn Reynolds; dear sister of Nona (Kehar) Soodan and Douglas C. (Ev.) Rathbun. She was the fond aunt of Ranjit, Maya and Tarik Soodan, Kip Rathbun and Kimberli Borrero. A memorial visitation will take place at the Toon Funeral Home, 4920 Main Street, Downers Grove, IL on Saturday, May 16, 2009 from 12 p.m. with services at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to: Imerman Angels, 400 W. Erie Street, Suite #405, Chicago, IL 60654 or to the donor's favorite charity appreciated. Arrangements by Toon Funeral Home, Downers Grove. (630) 968-0408

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Published by South DuPage Reporter/Progress on May 12, 2009.

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John Mahon

May 16, 2009

Dear Don and family,
My deepest sympathy go out to all of you. Bonnie was a very special person. When I was in high school, I used to cut through the Shee backyard en route to my destination of South High School. If there was one school day when she didn't see the whites of my eyes pass through the yard, she would call mom to make sure everything was okay. That's the person I will always remember Bonnie as... friendly, caring, and always thinking of others. She will be missed by all of those whose lives she's touched.

Kathleen Mahon

May 16, 2009

Don, Charlotte and Family,
The Mahon family all extend their heartfelt sorrow over the loss of such a wonderful, kind and giving lady. We all loved Bonnie from the moment we meet her. She was a great neighbor and friend and we will truely miss her. Our thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathy to you all. Love, Kathy, Mike and Megan

Zoe Mather

May 15, 2009

Dear Don and Charlotte,
As my son Steve said, "She was a great lady". She loved her garden. She gave my husband a jar of butterfly chrysalises when he was ill and we watched the butterflies hatch out on our flowers. She was so incredible during her illness, fighting it to the end of her strength. She was inspirational.
Love, Zoe

May 14, 2009

Dear Don and Charlotte,
Our dear Bonnie is finally at peace and out of pain and for that I am grateful. She was such a special person and as deep as they come. Whenever I asked how she was doing, she always turned the question around to how I was doing. She maintained that care and concern even when she was in the hospital. I will miss her terribly. I am so sorry for your family, but so happy for Bonnie.
I'll see you on Saturday.
Much love,
Susie Purser

Monica Gunther Griesemer

May 13, 2009

Dear Mr. Shee and Charlotte, I wanted to send my deepest sympathy on the death of your Mom. It has been MANY years since I last saw her, as she was my kindergarten teacher in 1962 at Fullerton School, in Addison. I have only the fondest memories of her, even after all these years. I remember going to Germany during my kindergarten school year for 3 months with my Mom. When I returned to class, I spoke German better than English and Mrs. Shee told my Mom how quiet I was for the first few days upon returning. I knew that you had lived in Downers Grove and saw Bonnie once at Oakbrook many years ago. My parents also moved to Downers Grove from Addison when I was 12. They still live there and I, her pupil live in Lisle. It is a small world and I am glad to have had Mrs. Shee as my kindergarten teacher. My deepest sympathies to you.

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May 13, 2009

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