Bonnie Lucille Medsker Simpson's Obituary
Bonnie Lucille (Medsker) Simpson, returned home on Saturday, February 23, 2013 after nearly 95 years of faithfully serving as a wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was born on March 6, 1918 in Clark County, Illinois to Harry and Gussie Swim Medsker. She had a brother, Russell, who preceded her in death and a sister who died in infancy. Bonnie grew up on a farm during the Great Depression and experienced World War II as a young adult. She married Darrell Simpson on August 31, 1933. They lived a happy and productive life, celebrating over 63 years of marriage at the time Darrell passed away. They raised two sons-Bernie and Larry. Bonnie was typical of those of her generation-hard working, generous with her time and dedicated to her family. She was a faithful and active member of Island Grove Baptist Church, serving as a Sunday school teacher, GA leader and dependable worker. She worked at Form a Lite in Marshall, IL until she retired. She also worked on the farm, raising chickens, selling eggs, raising a garden and canning foods for family and friends. Bonnie spent many years visiting the nursing home daily to care for her mother and later her husband who were residents there in their later years. She loved to cook and was known for the many varieties of pies that she made for every occasion. She was also talented with home crafts and loved to quilt and crochet. Her final years were spent at the Burnsides Nursing home where her "living room" was widely decorated with her hand crafted doilies and crocheted decorations. She is survived by her son Larry (wife Linda) of Martinsville, IL. Her son Bernie passed away within hours of Bonnie's death, but is survived by his wife Barbara (Carpenter) of Martinsville, IL. Bonnie is also survived by grandchildren from both sons, Bernie's children: Jerry Simpson (wife Sue) of Effingham, IL; Danny Simpson (wife Shellie) of Casey, IL; JoLee Reichert (husband Jason) of Martinsville, IL; Larry's children: Brian Simpson (wife Laura) of Martinsville, IL; and Rhonda Crosby (husband Jeremy) of Rose Hill, Kansas. Bonnie has eight great grandchildren; Amy Simpson of Taipei, Taiwan; Janel and Jacob Reichert of Martinsville, IL; Chloe, Caiden and Claire Crosby of Rose Hill, Kansas and Luke and Nate Simpson of Martinsville, IL. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, March 1, 2013 at the Martinsville Bible Church with Brother Billie Ray Ulrey officiating. Burial will follow in the Medsker Cemetery, rural Martinsville, IL. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday evening at the Martinsville Bible Church, 509 Ridgelawn Rd., Martinsville, IL. Memorial donations may be made to the Island Grove Church, 8596 N. 1000th St., Martinsville, IL 62442 8596 N 1000th St, Martinsville, IL 624428596 N 1000th St, Martinsville, IL 62442or the Martinsville Bible Church, 509 E. Ridgelawn Rd., Martinsville, IL 62442. To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Greenwell Funeral Home of Martinsville, IL is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Visitation Thursday, February 28, 2013 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM Martinsville Bible Church 509 East Ridgelawn Road Martinsville, IL Service Friday, March 01, 2013 10:30 AM Martinsville Bible Church 509 East Ridgelawn Road Martinsville, IL
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