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Bonita V. Bertrand Schmitz

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Birth	:	3 Jun 1916 Jefferson, Union County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	23 Sep 2013 Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Saint Joseph Cemetery, Elk Point, Union County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.6794014, -96.6797028
Description	:	Bonita V. Schmitz, 97, of Elk Point, SD, passed away Monday, September 23, 2013 at Wel Cov Assisted Living in Elk Point, SD. Bonita was born on June 3, 1916, in Jefferson, South Dakota, to Henry and Amanda (Chicoine) Bertrand. On April 26, 1938, she married the love of her life, George Schmitz, and together they happily raised eight children. They remained devoted to each other until his passing in 1994. Bonita was a quiet, witty and reserved person who enjoyed spending calm afternoons in the garden or kitchen. She was a deeply devoted mother, even winning a "Mother of the Year" award... Read More	Bonita V. Schmitz, 97, of Elk Point, SD, passed away Monday, September 23, 2013 at Wel Cov Assisted Living in Elk Point, SD. Bonita was born on June 3, 1916, in Jefferson, South Dakota, to Henry and Amanda (Chicoine) Bertrand. On April 26, 1938, she married the love of her life, George Schmitz, and together they happily raised eight children. They remained devoted to each other until his passing in 1994. Bonita was a quiet, witty and reserved person who enjoyed spending calm afternoons in the garden or kitchen. She was a deeply devoted mother, even winning a "Mother of the Year" award from the Catholic Daughters at St. Joseph Catholic Church. When she wasn't at home with her family she was highly involved in her church, participating in both the Altar Society and Catholic Daughters. Her life's work was her faith in God and service to her family and friends. Bonita is survived by her children, Ray (Linda) Schmitz of Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, Jim (Kaye) Schmitz of Omaha, Nebraska, Joan (Gary) Eslick of Story City, Iowa, Bill (Judy) Schmitz of Jefferson, Genny Ruhaak of Elk Point, Carol (Darrel) Hansen of Sioux City, Iowa, Jerry (Sally) Schmitz of Vermillion, South Dakota, and Kenny (Peggy) Schmitz of South Sioux City, Nebraska; her sister, Lorraine Montagne, of Sioux City; 23 Grandchildren; 48 Great-Grandchildren; and 17 Great-Great-Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Schmitz; her granddaughter, Ann Marie Schmitz; and her grandsons, Scott Schmitz, and Matthew Schmitz; her son-in-law, Bill Ruhaak. Visitation: at St. Joseph's Catholic Church 605 East Main Street Elk Point South Dakota 57025 Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m., with a rosary beginning at 6:45 p.m. and a prayer service beginning at 7:00 p.m., on Thursday, September 26, 2013, at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Elk Point. Service: at St. Joseph's Catholic Church 605 East Main Street Elk Point South Dakota 57025 Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 27, 2013, at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Fr. David Roehrich officiating. Cemetery: Burial will take place immediately following the service at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery Elk Point South Dakota 57025

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Bonita V. Bertrand Schmitz's memorial is located at: Saint Joseph Cemetery, Elk Point, Union County, USA.
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Bonita V. Bertrand Schmitz death on 23 Sep 2013 in Elk Point, Union County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 42.6794014
Longitude: -96.6797028

Family Members:

Parent

Henry Anthony Bertrand

(1878 - 1976)

Amanda Chicoine Bertrand

(1885 - 1969)

Spouse

George John Schmitz

(1914 - 1994)

Siblings

Lee Louis Bertrand

(1911 - 1983)

Eliane Jane “Elly” Bertrand

(1913 - 2010)

Genevieve Bertrand LaFerrier

(1914 - 1941)

Lorraine R Bertrand Montagne

(1920 - 2014)

Andrew S Bertrand

(1922 - 1999)

Hubert Charles Bertrand

(1924 - 1978)

Norbert J Bertrand

(1924 - 1974)

Francis John “Buck” Bertrand

(1925 - 1979)

Martin R. “Sam” Bertrand

(1927 - 2003)

Children

Ann Marie Schmitz

(1961 - 1961)

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