Bonita Poss

of Watseka, Illinois, died on Wednesday, January 1, 2020
at the Iroquois Memorial Hospital in Watseka at the age of 83

Bonita Jane Poss, better known as "Bonnie" by her family and friends, was born March 18, 1936, in Philip, South Dakota, on the family farm to the late Orville and Golda (Eslick) Lewison.

Bonnie married John Bernard Poss on July 9, 1955, who preceded her in death in 1976 leaving Bonnie to raise their four children by herself. She never remarried.

Survivors include five children Debra (Michael) Ragon of Earl Park, Indiana; Patricia (Jim) Ruzika of Hughes Springs, Texas; Penny (Nigel) Cloke of Manchester, New Hampshire; Becky (Todd) Wiebelhaus of Rapid City; and Randy Poss of Watseka, Illinois; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three brothers Larry (Suzanne) Lewison of Sioux Falls; Arnold (Evelyn) Lewison of Kimball, Nebraska; and Tony Lewison of Rapid City; one sister Cheryl Baker of Aberdeen; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Bonita was preceded in death by her husband John Bernard Poss; a son Nicholas Poss; her parents Orville and Golda Lewison; and a sister Jacqueline Thorson.

Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. with the funeral service starting at 1 p.m. on Thursday, January 16, at the First Lutheran Church in Philip with Pastor Cindy Bisser officiating.

Interment will follow at the Masonic Cemetery in Philip.

Service Details

VISITATION
Thursday, January 16, 2020 - 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
First Lutheran Church
Philip, South Dakota

FUNERAL SERVICE
Thursday, January 16, 2020 - 1 p.m.
First Lutheran Church
Philip, South Dakota

CLERGY
Pastor Cindy Bisser

MUSIC
Marilyn Millage - Pianist
Rachel Gartner - Vocalist
Congregational Hymns
"In The Garden"
"Amazing Grace"
Special Music
"Precious Memories"
"I'll Fly Away"

PALLBEARERS
Randy Poss - Todd Wiebelhaus - Michael Ragon
Christopher Poss - Chris Poss - Jim Ruzika

HONORARY PALLBEARERS
All Relatives and Friends in Attendance

INTERMENT
Masonic Cemetery
Philip, South Dakota

Guest Book

Family of Bonnie, you are in our prayers. Rest in peace Bonnie.
   ~ Bill and Paula Poss Riverside, CA (1/9/2020)
We're so terribly sorry for your loss. God has gotten a great angel. You will be terribly missed Aunt Bonnie.
   ~ Robert and Sharon McLaughlin Ellisville, Mississippi (1/3/2020)
Patty Ruzicka is my mom and my grandma. Love you with all my heart.
   ~ Susan and Ruzicka San Angelo, Texas (1/5/2020)

   ~ Patricia Ruzicka Hughes Springs, TX (1/3/2020)

   ~ Paula M. Poss Riverside, California (1/6/2020)
She was a good mother-in-law
   ~ James Ruzicka Huges Spring, TX (1/8/2020)

Flowers

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Family
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Glen and Terry Ragon; Stefanie and Jason Cauthen; and Christopher and Rosanne Ragon
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Penny, Lewis, Kirsten, Alec, Heather, Amber, Zack, Brian, and Inez - Penny Cloke
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