Evonne "Bonnie" Harris age 82 of DeKalb, IL, died on Tuesday March 12, 2013 in the DeKalb Area Retirement Center Oakcrest after complications from extended cancer illness. Born on September 15, 1930 in Oelwein, IA, she was the daughter of Richard and Renetta (Westendorf) Meier.

Bonnie was married to E. Edward Harris on May 29, 1954 in Waterloo, IA, he preceded her in death on October 25, 2005. Bonnie had worked for Bell Phone Company from 1948-1961, she was also a loving homemaker. Bonnie had lived in San Francisco, CA, from 1955-1957, and also in Prescott, AZ, from 1990-2005, then after Ed?s death she returned to Illinois to be with her family. She graduated from East High in Waterloo, IA, in the class of 1948. Bonnie was well known for her culinary skills, entertaining, decorating, volunteering, and her crafts.

Survivors include: daughter: Julie Ann Harris of Champaign, son: James Edward (Gracie) Harris of Sycamore, granddaughter: Claudia Grace Harris of Sycamore, and sister-in-law: Esther Meier of Bella Vista, AR, and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: parents, husband: E. Edward, brothers: William, Mervin, and Paul, and sister-in-laws: Marian and Marion, niece Karla Meier.

Memorial service will be held on Saturday March 16, 2013 at 5:00pm in the Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home with Reverend Heidi Weatherford officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday March 16, 2013 from 3:00pm till the time of the service in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to be established at a later date. To send an online condolence visit: www.ronanmoorefinch.com. Arrangements were entrusted to: Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home 310 Oak St. DeKalb, IL 60115 (815) 758-3841.

Service:
Saturday March 16, 2013

5:00pm

Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home
Visitation:
Saturday March 16, 2013

3:00pm - 5:00pm

Ronan-Moore-Finch Funeral Home