Bonita Louise DeLong

Bonita “Bonnie” Louise DeLong of Eaton Rapids, peacefully passed away June 13, 2025, at the age of 83. Bonnie was a graduate of Waterford High School and married to the love of her life. Bonnie and Don were married for 63 years. She worked as a florist for Alice’s Greenhouse in Eaton Rapids and Leslie Floral in Leslie. She spent her time as a Girl Scout leader, athletic booster member, seamstress, and cab driver to her three children. She loved to fish, camp, knit, crochet, play cards, and travel. Her wonderful neighbors were more like family. Bonnie and Don wintered at Sleepy Hollow Park in Zephyrhills, FL for over 20 years, sparking friendships along the way.

Bonnie is survived by her children, Jeffrey (Barb) DeLong of Eaton Rapids, Laura (Scott) Church of Rossford, OH, Michael (Laura) DeLong of Eaton Rapids; grandchildren, Amanda (Rob) Dubois, Heather (Brandon Williams) DeLong, Ainslie (Allen) Mathews, Brittany (Christopher) McKinnon, Dustin (Stephanie) Dean, Sierra (Chris Segura) Church, Cody (Mable Henrick) Church, Joshua (Georggia) DeLong, Kyle (Chelsie) DeLong; 21 great-grandchildren; brother, Larry Johnson; and step-father, Bob (Jean) Johnson. She was preceded in death by her mother, Evelyn Johnson; father, Harold (Deloris) Fuchs; husband, Donald DeLong Jr.; brother, Ronald (Pat) Fuchs.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Eaton Rapids Sports Boosters, 800 State St., Eaton Rapids, MI 48827 or Wildside Rehabilitation and Education Center, 8601 Houston Rd., Eaton Rapids, MI 48827, or online at www.wildsidemi.wordpress.com. Arrangements were entrusted to the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel. To leave online condolences for the family please visit our website, www.millsfuneral.com.