Mrs. Grace E. Bonter, age 54 of Grant, died Sunday, January 15, 2012 at her home in Casnovia Township. She was born Grace Edith Jenerou in Muskegon, Michigan the daughter of Joyce (Woodruff) and Roscoe Jenerou on February 15, 1957. She married Clifton David Bonter on August 9, 1975 in Bailey. She was a Clerk for Gillette Trading Post.
She is survived by her husband Clifton Bonter, Sr. her children Clifton Bonter, Jr. of Grant, Daniel Bonter of Grant, Nicole & Jonathan Kilcrease of Muskegon, Cassandra Bonter of Grant, 7 grandchildren. her mother Joyce Jenerou of Bailey, 3 brothers, and 2 sisters. She was preceded in death by her son Jarrod David Bonter.
There will be no visitation or services. Please leave condolences at mckinleyfuneral.com.
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January 15, 2012 at 7:38 pm
Marge Werden
OH GRACE!!!!!!!! I am going to miss you!!!!!!!!!
January 15, 2012 at 7:39 pm
Marge Werden
Grace’s family…. please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers!!! I am so sorry for your loss!
January 15, 2012 at 7:43 pm
Pam Brock Hedlund
With Deepest Sympathy. My thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this difficult time.
Pam Brock Hedlund
January 16, 2012 at 9:04 am
Brenda Hall
Sending Prayers and Condolences to the family. Love ya All Aunt Joyce and Brenda
January 16, 2012 at 1:36 pm
Lyal & Mary Stuart
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. Grace was a wonderful person. She will be missed.
January 16, 2012 at 2:47 pm
Mitze
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family, Clifton, David, Daniel and the Girls, Mrs Jenero and Joy, oh, how can I tell you how sorry I am? I pray for peace and comfort for each of you. I think how her Grandchildren will miss her.
January 16, 2012 at 2:47 pm
Mary Tomklewicz
I will miss your smiling face! You will be missed!
January 16, 2012 at 3:21 pm
samantha
Grace You always had advise for me, You were always there for me, I loved working withYou and I will think of You everyday. My only regret is I didn’t get to see You. I will pray for Your family and know that Your in a better place. Now God will take care of as You watch over Your family.. Im happy to know one day I will be able to see Your beautiful smile again. You could never be forgotten. ILY GRACE
January 16, 2012 at 3:34 pm
Brandy Longcore
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
January 16, 2012 at 5:37 pm
Amy Nelsen and everyone here on the farm
Our sympathy to the Bonter family. We’ll miss Grace walking by on the road and her friendly smile.
January 16, 2012 at 7:35 pm
Shirley Shoemaker
Joy I did not know your sister but if she was anything like you then I know she will be greatly missed by many many people. My heart goes out to you and your whole family. Again know that I am here if you need anything.
January 17, 2012 at 6:30 pm
Julie Hallman
Grace’s family – Grace was a gem. Always a smile no matter how tired she was or how her day was going. She loved her kids and grandkid. she always had something nice to say…we could take a page from her book. I’ll be hinking of you and praying for good memories to overtake the sad ones. Jule Hallman
January 17, 2012 at 10:08 pm
Cindy Lockhart
To all the family Grace left behind, may you find peace in knowing she is in His care. Grace was a genuine, caring person and always said hello with a smile! She will be missed by all, even the one’s that ran into to her only on occasionally. My prayers go out to the whole family. Cindy Lockhart
January 17, 2012 at 11:17 pm
Erica Moss
Sending much love to the family during this difficult time. May you find strength in all of the wonderful memories you have of Grace.
January 18, 2012 at 10:30 am
nicole kilcrease
i want to thank everyone for thier beautiful words for my mom. we all appreciate everything you all have done and are still continuing to do for our family. we will be contacting everyone when we get together for mom. we need some time to cope before we see everyone, things are just really hard and taking its toll on thehole family. later we will have a small lunch and lots of photos of mama for everyone to get together. agin thenk you for your patience and love. from the bonter family. we love you all and will see you all shortly.
January 18, 2012 at 4:49 pm
Kathy (Fowler) Christensen
I went to school with Grace and I remember her infectious smile – she always appeared to have one on her face! She seemed to emit an inner sense of peace – as though it came from within and calmed the people around her. It did not matter if you saw her everyday or twice a year Grace was always pleasant, warm and easy to talk to. Please accept my sincere condolences to the family and friends she has left behind.
January 18, 2012 at 5:47 pm
Marilyn Hall
Even though I hardly got to see Grace she always had a smile on her face, and always gave me a big hug. She was a very sweet, good hearted, hard working woman. I will miss her. My love, prayers, and blessings to my cousin, Duff and the family; and to Grace’s family.
January 18, 2012 at 6:29 pm
Steve and Patty Chesebro
Bonter and Jenerou family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. We have many wonderful memories of Grace when she was our neighbor. She was very kind, gentle, and caring person who loved her family. We will miss her. Steve and Patty Chesebro
January 18, 2012 at 7:22 pm
Allen Bonter
Cindy and I send our deepest sympathy during this sad time of loss.
January 19, 2012 at 8:32 pm
Danette Obenauf
My heart felt condolences to the family. Grace was a wonderful woman who was always so kind and gracious. The week after Christmas I was at Gillette’s talking to her about our favorite subject “our grand children” and she was so happy about all the time she spent with them over the holidays. The smile on her face and the sparkle in her eyes said it all. To her children and grandchildren may you always remember all the wonderful memories of
her.
January 20, 2012 at 1:24 pm
mary geers and family
Grace, I miss you. I am praying for the family in this tough time. Grace touched so many peoples lives, and my prayer is that the family can be comforted with the many memories of the way she served people and truly enjoyed her kids and grandkids. She was a sweet lady!!
January 20, 2012 at 9:29 pm
Jeff Jenerou
Aunt Grace I will miss you dearly. I know Jared is with you and taking care of you now. Just want you to know I love you and you will never be forgotten.
January 22, 2012 at 8:14 pm
Denise VanGessel
My heart felt condolences go to the Bonter-Jenerou family. Grace was a wonderful lady. She was so kind and helpful. She was an angel here on earth and I know she is safely with Our Heavenly Father. I will remember her always and I am blessed to have known her. Hoping the memories will help each one of you through this difficult time.
January 23, 2012 at 12:13 pm
Valerie and family
Grace, I will miss you and your smile. You always had a smile for everyone. We had good times at work and the time would fly by. You touched a lot of peoples lives and mine too. I will always be happy for the time we spent together, you were my best friend and I know you are with GOD now.
My prayers and thought are with her family and friends at this sad time.
January 24, 2012 at 10:50 am
Janelle Joslin Neville
I would like to express condolences to the whole family. I didn’t know Grace very well. Living such a distance apart made it difficult to get to see you all. I am so sorry for your loss.