Bonnie Akerlind Obituary

Age - 83

September 12, 2023

Spring Lake, MI

"Bonnie Gay Akerlind, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home in Cloverville, MI, with her daughter beside her on Saturday, September 9, 2023. Bonnie was born in Norway, MI, on January 29, 1940, to Walter and Mildred (Peterson) Langwell. She graduated from Muskegon Heights High School, and on June 17, 1961, she married Rolf Akerlind, and they spent 50 wonderful years married to each other until he preceded her in death in 2012. Bonnie was a social butterfly who was always talking with friends and keeping busy. She worked as a secretary for Fruitport Public Schools for 26 years, retiring in 1998. She was a girl scout leader for some time, and she enjoyed doing arts and crafts. One of her favorite past times was garage saling, and in recent years she dedicated that time to looking for jackets, gloves, and other apparel that she would donate to the Muskegon Rescue Mission. Everybody who knew Bonnie loved her, and she will be deeply missed. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Abbring of Cloverville, MI; two grandchildren: Chrissie Fuller of Spring Lake, MI and Andy Abbring of Iron Mountain, MI; great-granddaughter, Loralei Fuller; sister in-law, Linda (Keith) Allen; two nieces: Becky (Michael) McLaughlin and Marci (Albert) Mitchell; two nephews: Thomas Allen and Douglas Allen; and many great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter and Mildred Langwell; husband, Rolf Akerlind; and her brother, Thomas Langwell. A FUNERAL SERVICE will be taking place for Bonnie at 11:00 AM on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral and Cremation Services, 6291 Harvey St, Norton Shores, MI, 49444, with VISITATION taking place an hour prior. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial contribution to the Muskegon Rescue Mission, Heaven Can Wait Animal Haven, or Pound Buddies. Please sign the family's online guestbook and share memories with the family at sytsemafh. com"

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