Bonnie J. Speaker

Bonnie J. Speaker, age 85 of Midland, died Monday morning June 16, 2014 at Brittany Manor, The daughter of the late Russell A. and Gladys (Rose) Smith was born in Midland on January 14, 1929. She had been employed with the United States Postal Service as a rural carrier until her retirement. Bonnie was an avid reader, enjoyed fishing with her husband Lynn, camping, bowling and bird watching. She did volunteer work at the Grace A. Dow Library and the local Red Cross. On March 5, 1948 Bonnie married Lynn I. Speaker and after 43 years of marriage he died on August 1, 1991.

Surviving is her son, Tris (Mary) Speaker of Freeland; daughters, Carol Mathews of Bay City, Pat (Craig) Campbell of Midland; loving grandmother to, Tim (Laura) Speaker, Cally (Ashley) Campbell, Christy Miller, Sarah Speaker, Heidi (Frank) Purdy, Jonn Mathews, Amanda Mathews; great grandchildren, Beau & Allison Miller, Story & Collins Purdy; brothers, Larry (Shirley) Smith, John (Kathy) Smith, Ron "Pat" Smith all of Midland, sister, Judy (Tom) Terwilleger of Midland; many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents Bonnie was preceded in death by a brother, Nick Smith and step mother, Lora Smith.

Funeral and committal services will take place 2:00 p.m. Thursday June 19, 2014 from Wilson MILLER Funeral Home. Rev. Steve Smith will officiate. Interment will be in Larkin Township Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Thursday from 12 noon until the time of service. Memorials may be offered to the Toni and Trish House in Auburn. Personal messages of condolence may be offered to the family at www.wilson-miller.com