Margaret L. Bonini (93) and Leedio J. Bonini (97) of Winamac, IN (formerly of Crown Point, IN) passed away twelve hours apart from one another at the Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac. Margaret died at 6:40 PM Friday, June 7, 2019 and Leedio died at 6:40 AM Saturday, June 8, 2019. The couple was married on May 8, 1948 and recently celebrated 71 years of marriage. They are survived by their loving daughters, Janice (Al) Davis of Winamac and Nancy (Brent) Braithwaite of Melbourne, FL; three grandchildren, Joseph, Heather and Justin; and two great grandchildren, Allyson and Jonas. An infant son, Richard Bonini, preceded them in death.
Margaret was born on March 12, 1926 in Gary, IN to the late Claire and Margaret Evans Niles. She grew up with two brothers, Raymond and William. William survives. Margaret graduated from Merrillville High School. She was a proud homemaker and a talented seamstress and quilter.
Leedio was born on October 8, 1921 in Houghton, MI. He was the last surviving child of the late Baldo and Mary Bonini who had eleven children. Leedio served in the US Army during WWII and was a member of the Crown Point American Legion. He spent most of his life as a milkman in Crown Point, delivering milk and other items to many homes in the area.
No Services will be held.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Pulaski Health Care Center.
Online Condolences may be offered in the guestbook at www.frainmortuary.com.
Cremation Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary in Winamac, IN.
