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Date	Event	Name(s) and description
15 Jul 2010	birth	Hanna-Maria Bonitz born in Hartmannsdorf near Chemnitz, Germany. Congratulations and best wishes for parents and family.
12 Jun 2010	birth	Jonas Johannes Bonitz born in Leer, Germany. Congratulations and best wishes for parents and family.
30 May 2010	deceased	Frank Bonitz passed away in Woodstock, IL, USA, at the age of 85 years. He was born Oct. 12, 1924, in Weisskirchen, Yugoslavia, to Karl and Maria (Freid) Bonitz. On Dec. 31, 1947, he married Maria Wagner in Klagenfurt, Austria. He was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church of Wonder Lake. Survivors include his wife, Maria Bonitz of Richmond; his daughter, Tara White of Richmond; and his three grandchildren, Hope Dunbar, Eric Breckenridge and Dan Breckenridge, all of Chicago.
21 May 2010	birth	Tim Bonitz born in Biberach, Germany. Congratulations and best wishes for parents and family.
2 May 2010	deceased	Terrence Anthony Bonitz died in Kingwood, WV, USA, at the age of 28 years. Terrence 'Terry' Bonitz was born March 27, 1982, in Baltimore, Md., he was the son of Terrence Allen and Darlene Olivia (Shepperd) Wood Bonitz of Accident, Md., and Robin Louise Mohr of Virginia Beach, Va.. He died as a result of a motorcycle racing accident. Mr. Bonitz was a mechanic for Morgantown Honda and a member of Morgantown Honda Race Team. He is survived by a son, Riley Kahne Bonitz; grandparents, Anthony J. and Vernetta 'Mickey' Bonitz, York, and Louise Lucille Shepperd, White Hall, Md.; five sisters, Jamie Bonitz, McHenry, Md., Amy, Olivia and Abygayle Bonitz, all of Accident, Md., and Cathryn Bonitz, Towson, Md.; and a step-brother, Charles Wood, Parkton, Md.
28 Mar 2010	deceased	Gerhard Bonitz died in Rodenberg, Germany, at the age of 71 years. Gerhard was born on February 7, 1939 in Harlingerode, Harz. He was the son of Max Karl Friedrich Bonitz. He was a mining engineer and lived in Rodenberg (Deister).
14 Mar 2010	deceased	Robert Lee "Bob" Bonitz Sr., age 74, passed away in Harrisburg, PA, USA. He was born in Harrisburg on February 11th, 1936, to the late John T. Bonitz, Sr. and Sylvia Mae (DeDee) Bonitz of Harrisburg. He was the co-founder of Bonitz Brothers Wholesale Sporting Goods. After retirement from Bonitz Brothers, Bob became a real estate developer. He was a graduate of Franklin & Marshall College and Susquehanna Township High School, Class of 1954. Bob loved Penn State and he was a member of the Penn State Boosters. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and wild life conservation. He was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, Harrisburg. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Ann L. (Todd) Bonitz; son, Robert L. Bonitz, Jr. and his wife, Patricia, of Harrisburg; daughter, Leann B. Creamer and her husband, Benjamin, of Elizabethtown; brother, John T. Bonitz, Jr., of Harrisburg; five grandchildren, Abigail and Amber Creamer, Robert L., III, Anntoinette and Luke Bonitz.
3 Jan 2010	deceased	Ella Johanna (Bonitz) Meiselwitz, age 91, died in Sheboygan, WI, USA. She passed away after a courageous battle with various medical conditions. Born January 11, 1918, in Mellen, Wisconsin, Ella was a daughter of the late Albin and Martha (Schneider) Bonitz. Her parents were born and married in Saxony, Germany. They came to the U.S. in 1909. Ella graduated from Mellen High School in 1935. She then completed secretarial school at the Wausau Business School, Wausau, Wisconsin. She worked for a number of years as the secretary to the Superintendent of Schools in Mellen, where she met her husband, Rolf, who was a high school commercial teacher. Ella and Rolf C. Meiselwitz, of Kiel, Wisconsin, were married on December 26, 1941, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Mellen, where she had been baptized and confirmed. The couple returned to Kiel and resided there after the war where Rolf returned to teaching. Ella then worked as secretary to the Superintendent of the Kiel School District for approximately 24 years. She was well respected and appreciated in all her endeavors. Ella also worked part-time at Steibel's Ladies Apparel, for Kiel Attorney Jim Ungrodt, and for the Interior Source in New Holstein as a bookkeeper. Her husband, Rolf preceded her in death on June 23. 1976. Ella was involved in and served as an officer for many volunteer activities including the Manitowoc County Library Board, the Kiel Library Board, the Kiel Study Club, the Kiel Historical Society, the Professional Secretary's Association-Sheboygan Chapter, the local chapter of AAL, and the Calumet Homestead Auxiliary. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Kiel, where as a confessed Christian she taught Sunday school, youth Bible studies, sang in the choir, visited the elderly, and served as officer and member in Trinity Ladies Aid Society for many years. Ella had many interests including home decorating, apple picking, collecting coins and other memorabilia, potting plants, attending her sewing circle meetings, reading books and poetry and listening to music. She was self taught on the piano and could play almost any hymn or song by ear. She enjoyed golfing with friends, hiking with relatives, and traveling with her daughter and other relatives. She especially enjoyed visiting and corresponding with her many relatives and friends. Survivors include her four children, daughter, Martha (Ron) Gribbins, St. Louis, MO, three sons, John and William Meiselwitz, Town of Sheboygan, Rev. Robert (Cindy) Meiselwitz, Round Lake Park, IL; her five grandchildren, grandsons, John Gribbins, Washington D.C., Timothy (Sharon) Meiselwitz, Round Lake Beach, IL and Michael Gribbins, St. Louis, MO; granddaughters, Rebekah Meiselwitz, Gilbert, AZ and Katelyn Meiselwitz, Round Lake Park, IL; great-grandsons, Noah and Amos Meiselwitz, Round Lake Beach; one brother, Walter (Dorothy) Bonitz, St. Paul, MN; one sister, Edna Becker, Castro Valley, CA; one sister-in-law, Joanne Bonitz, Spencer, WI, and many nieces, nephews and several cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Frieda (Bill) Koosmann, Helen (Earl) Langley, Gertrude (George) Brand; and two brothers, Ernest Bonitz, Herman Bonitz (killed in action D-Day in Normandy in World War II).
2 Jan 2010	deceased	Harry A. Bonitz died in Mine Hill, NJ, USA, at the age of 84 years. Harry A. Bonitz, born in Boonton, NJ, a resident of Mine Hill for 61 years, died suddenly at Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown on Saturday, January 2, 2010, just 2 months after his wife Helen's death. He was a surveyor for NJ Highway Department of Transportation, Newark, retiring in early 1990's after more than 40 years. He was a veteran of WWII, serving as Army Sergeant in 16th Armored Division. He was a member of Mine Hill Presbyterian Church, Mine Hill. Survived by daughter, Susan Bonitz and husband Dan Lundell of Raritan Twp.; son, Barry and wife Kelly of Endwell, NY; 2 grandchildren, Lauren and Erich; brother, Max of Dexter, Maine. Predeceased by his wife Helen L. in 2009 and a brother Richard in 1942.
28 Dec 2009	deceased	Manfred Bonitz passed away in Bad Dürrenberg, Germany, at the age of 81. Manfred was the son of Erich Bonitz. He was born on July 13, 1928 in Dresden. He worked as an engine driver with the Deutsche Reichsbahn. Manfred is survived by his brother, Siegfried, of Dresden.
12 Dec 2009	wedding	James Patrick Bonitz Sr. and Laura Marie Boyarsky got married, both of Olyphant, PA. The bride is the daughter of Lawrence and Marie Boyarsky. The bridegroom is the son of the late Carl and Ruth Bonitz. Congratulations!
3 Nov 2009	deceased	Helen L. Bonitz, nee Reinhardt passed away in Mine Hill, NJ, USA, at the age of 81 years. Helen Bonitz was born in Dover, NJ. She was a member of Mine Hill Presbyterian Church. Survived by her husband of 61 years, Harry A. Bonitz; her daughter, Susan Bonitz and husband Dan Lundell of Raritan Twp; and her son, Barry and wife Kelly of Endwell, NY. She is also survived by two grandchildren, Lauren and Erich; and her brother, Paul Reinhardt of Rockaway.
21 Oct 2009	deceased	Eldon H. Bonitz died in Carseland, AB, Canada, at the age of 85 years. Eldon was born in 1924. He is survived by his son Rick and daughter-in-law Judie. He has gone to meet his wife Barbara who passed away two years ago. Eldon lived all his main life in Carseland as he ran his own butcher shop. He was, as his daughter-in-law said, "a real gentleman". He cared for everyone and never had a bad thing to say about anyone he knew. He loved writing and taking pictures which he did all his life. He loved to tell stories about his times and was always available to tell anyone about history, which he loved.
14 Oct 2009	deceased	Margaret S. ('Peggy') Leary, nee Bonitz passed away in Fitchburg, MA, USA, aged 80. She was born in Irvington, N.J., on November 30, 1928, a daughter of the late Raymond D., and Myra (McGuirk) Bonitz and lived in Fitchburg most of her life. Her husband of 49 years, Thomas R. Leary Sr., died on December 28, 1998. She leaves six sons, Dennis Leary and Thomas R. 'Tim' Leary Jr., and his wife, Mary Lynn, all of Fitchburg, Patrick Leary, and his wife Julie, of Leominster, Robert 'Bobby' Leary, and his wife, Brenda Lee, of Noblesville, IN, Shaun Leary, and his wife, Melissa, of Myrtle Beach, SC, and Michael Leary, and his wife, Cindy of Attleboro, MA; two daughters, Jeanne Lord, and her husband, Bruce, of Leominster, and Elizabeth Dickey, and her husband, David, of Fitchburg; two brothers, Robert Bonitz of Fitchburg and Edgar Bonitz of Ashburnham; one sister, Myra Cannon of Fitchburg; 21 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Peggy Leary was a former member of St. Bernard's Parish, was a 1946 graduate of Athol High School and attended the former Burbank Hospital School of Nursing. She was an avid sports fan and enjoyed frequenting the casinos at Foxwoods, Las Vegas and Atlantic City.
17 Sep 2009	deceased	Genevieve M. Bonitz, nee Chess died in Highland, NY, USA, aged 92. Born in Windber, PA on August 23, 1917, she was the daughter of Alex and Antonia Chess. She was a parishioner of St. Augustine's Catholic Church in Highland and a member of the Catholic Daughters of America. She is survived by her daughters, Antionette Lupo and her husband, Angelo of Long Island and Jean Ose and her husband, Gustave of Highland; grandchildren: Caralyn Prendys of Wallkill, Andrew Lupo and his wife, Gina of Long Island, Gustave Ose and his wife, Stephanie of Highland, Michael Ose and his wife, Jean of Connecticut, and Cathy Lupo of Long Island. She is also survived by 11 great-grandchildren: Courtney, Christopher, Dylan, Frank, Brandi, Jacqueline, Adrianna, Dianna, Nicholas, Alexandra and Robert. In addition to her husband, Joseph, she was predeceased by her sisters, Helen and Christina and her brothers, Alex and Joseph.
29 Aug 2009	deceased	Mary E. Bonitz passed away in Ashburnham, MA, USA at the age of 71 years. Mary was born in New Milford, CT, the daughter of John and Julia (Naboriny) Yarochowicz on Sept 4, 1937. She was a 1955 graduate of New Milford High and a 1959 graduate of Danbury State College (now Western CT State University) earning a bachelor of science in Elementary Education. She lived for 30 years in Norwalk, CT where she and her husband, Edgar D. Bonitz, Sr., met teaching elementary school. Mary left teaching, to raise her family of seven children and to make a home that was welcoming to all, especially her children and their many friends in the neighborhood. She especially loved to entertain and celebrate life's milestones and holidays, marking every occasion with festive parties, decorations and home-baked goodies. Mary, grandmother of 11, was a patient listener and confidant, and a tireless advocate for her children and grandkids. She was never too busy to hold and comfort a child. In addition to her husband of 47 years, Mary is survived by three brothers, John Yarochowicz of Milbrook, NY, Michael Yarochowicz of Mission Viejo, CA, Albert Yarochowicz of Salinas, KS and a sister, Helen Hunt of Katy, TX, her daughters Margaret Bonitz and son-in-law, Joe Ribeiro of New Milford, CT, Arlene Bonitz of Palm Harbor, FL, Lizz Greenberg and son-in-law, Steve Greenberg, of Tampa, FL, Myra Bonitz of Douglasville, GA, Laura Bonitz and Roberta Bonitz, both of Ashburnham, MA and a son, Edgar D. Bonitz, Jr. of Norwalk, CT. In addition to her 11 grandchildren, Mary is survived by more than 30 nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by her parents and a brother, Francis (Frank) Yarochowicz.
29 Jul 2009	deceased	Elsa Bonitz, nee Queck died in Hamm at the age of 95 years. Elsa was born on April 27, 1914. She was the widow of Kurt Bonitz, who passed away in 1959. She is survived by 5 children, at least 2 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.
17 Jul 2009	birth	In Salzburg, Austria, triplets were born: Jonas Jakob Bonitz, Timo Roman Bonitz and Tobias Richard Bonitz.
Jul 2009	born	Jolina Teresa Bonitz was born in Aschaffenburg. She is the daughter of Jenny Bonitz und Onofrio Sisto. Congratulations!
23 Jun 2009	deceased	Walter Christian Bonitz passed away in Lößnitz, Saxony at the age of 89. Walter was born on April 27, 1920. He was the son of Klara Löffler and Albert Riedel. Later, Klara married Hans Bonitz and her son was adopted by Hans. Walter was married to Helene Siegel. He is survived by three sons, Reinhold Bonitz and Heidi, Dietmar Bonitz and Gudrun, Wolfgang Bonitz and Carola; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
5 Jun 2009	deceased	Stefan Bonitz of Gladebrügge passed away at age 24. He was the son of Thomas and Lilo Bonitz. He was born on Sept. 15, 1984. He is survived by his parents, grandparents and two brothers.
26 May 2009	deceased	Gloria Ruth Bonitz Kokinda died in Chatham, VA, USA at the age of 80 years. Gloria was born on November 24, 1928, in Scranton, PA, the daughter of the late William Carl Bonitz and the late Gertrude Anna Zeiss Bonitz. She was the wife of the late John "Jack" Kokinda, whom she married in 1949. She was of Methodist Faith. Gloria Kokinda is survived by four daughters; Linda K. Guill and her husband Wayne of Chatham, Sheila K. Cox of Chatham, Gloria K. Hall and her husband Steve of Chatham, Lona Kokinda and her husband David Milam of Danville; two sons, John Kokinda and his wife Donna of Jacksonville, NC and Steve Kokinda and his wife Deborah of Chatham; twelve grandchildren, seventeen great grand children and two great great grandchildren.
15 May 2009	deceased	Herta Bonitz, nee Goede died in Leipzig, aged 75 years. Herta was born on August 6, 1933. She was the wife of Werner Bonitz. She is survived by her husband Werner Bonitz; son Steffen with his wife Angela; daughter Katrin; and 4 grandchildren, Anika, Melanie, Fabio and Kai.
Apr/Mai 2009	wedding	Jenny Bonitz and Onofrio Sisto got married in Aschaffenburg, Germany. Congratulations!
24 Apr 2009	deceased	George Edward Bonitz died in Bellevue, NE, USA, at the age of 88 years. Born on March 4, 1921, he was the husband of the late Flores (Abate), who passed away just 2 months before. George was the only son of William Lewis Bonitz and Ella Grace Reh. He was a WWII veteran who was shot down over enemy occupied territory in Europe. He was an avid golfer. George is survived by his sons, Bill and wife Vickie Bonitz of Bellevue, Bob Bonitz and Cathy Coon of Montrose, CA, Tom and wife Susan Bonitz of Papillion; grandchildren, Jill Bonitz and Ed Corbett of Chicago, and Steven Bonitz of Omaha.
19 Feb 2009	deceased	Flores Bonitz (nee Abate) died in Bellevue, NE, USA, aged 84. Flores was born on December 18, 1924. In 1944 she married George Edward Bonitz. Flores was an active Bridge Player and Golfer. She is survived by loving husband of 64 years, George; sons, Bill and wife Vickie, Bellevue, Bob Bonitz and Cathy Coon, Montrose, CA, Tom and wife Susan, Papillion, NE; grandchildren, Jill Bonitz and Ed Corbett, Chicago, IL, Steven Bonitz, Omaha.
3 Feb 2009	deceased	Jill Mary Bonitz (nee Chechotko) died in Edmonton, Canada at the age of 81 years. Jill was born on October 9, 1927. In 1948 she married Max Albert Bonitz. Jill passed away peacefully at the Edmonton General Hospital with her son Daniel and daughter Kathryn at her side. Beloved wife and widow of her cherished Max, mother, aunt, sister, friend, active in her church and community, passionate about nature and the environment, led her life with generosity, integrity, and kindness.
21 Jan 2009	born	Twin arrival: Albert André Bonitz and Alwin André Bonitz born in Stralsund. They are the sons of André Bonitz and Asta Rutzke. Congratulations!
26 Dec 2008	deceased	Martha Bonitz died in Grünhain, Saxony at the age of 93 years. She was born on July 4, 1915. She leaves two sons, Wolfgang Bonitz and Christoph Bonitz with his wife Karin and son Jens.
3 Dec 2008	deceased	Erika Bonitz died in Hohndorf, Saxony at the age of 73 years. Erika was born on February 2, 1935. She is survived by three children, Angelika, Ulrich and Katrin with their families.
29 Nov 2008	wedding	John H. Bonitz III and his bride Elizabeth got married in Silk Hope, NC. Congratulations! The bridegroom is the son of John Henry William Bonitz Jr. of Hampstead, NC.
14 Nov 2008	deceased	Werner Bonitz died in Oelsnitz, Saxony at the age of 86 years. Werner was born on August 10, 1922. He leaves three daughters, Christine, Ursula and Ute, with their families.
13 Oct 2008	deceased	Daryl M. Bonitz died in Monmouth, OR, USA at the age of 54 years. Daryl was born on August 12, 1954. He was the son of the late Milburn Otis Bonitz and his wife Pauline of Portland, OR. He was married to Kathy Lee Sanders Bonitz. Daryl was a faithful volunteer at the fire department.
11 Oct 2008	wedding	James P. Bonitz Jr. and Sarah E. Barnes of Meshoppen, PA, USA got married. Congratulations! The bride is the daughter of Bradford and Lisa Barnes, Mehoopany. The bridegroom is the son of James Bonitz, Olyphant, and Charlene Bonitz, Tunkhannock.
9 Oct 2008	deceased	Hildegarde (Hilda) Gertrude Lawrence (nee Bonitz) died in Mellen, WI, USA at the age of 88 years. Hilda was born on April 27, 1920. She was the daughter of the late Otto Gustav Bonitz and his wife Johanna Hannawald of Mellen. She married John A. Lawrence in 1942. Hilda is survived by three sons Alan J. Lawrence, James E. Lawrence, and Brian P. Lawrence.
Aug 2008	wedding	Karin Bonitz and Tino Seidler of Taura, Saxony got married. Congratulations!
29 Jun 2008	deceased	Ingeborg Richter (nee Bonitz) died in Leipzig at the age of 90 years. Ingeborg Richter was born June 16, 1918. She was the widow of the late Rudolf Richter who died in 1945. She is survived by a daughter, Ursula, and a son, Peter, with their families.
12 Jun 2008	deceased	William G. Bonitz Sr. died in Lebanon, NJ, USA at the age of 78 years. Born on April 24, 1930, in Daleville, PA, he was the son of the late William Carl and Gertrude Zeiss Bonitz. He was married to his wife Nancy Teresa Gleason for 54 years. William worked as a welder-fabricator for 25 years. He was also an Army Veteran. William is survived by his wife Nancy, two sons, William Jr. and Frederick; two daughters, Catherine M. Hammerstone and Karen L. Doremus; two grandchildren, Nathan and Mary Hammerstone; one brother Clarence, and one sister Gloria Kokinda.
June 2008	deceased	Siegfried Bonitz passed away in Schwarzenberg, Saxony. Siegfried leaves behind his wife Annerose and two sons, Frank and Uwe Bonitz, with their families.
30 Mar 2008	deceased	Elsbeth Greif (nee Bonitz) died in Rochlitz at the age of 74. Elsbeth was born May 16, 1933. She leaves two children, Dietmar and Petra, and their families.
2 Mar 2008	deceased	Gudrun Bonitz died in Lauter, Saxony at the age of 73. Gudrun was born March 19, 1934 and died shortly before her 74th birthday. She leaves no children.
27 Feb 2008	deceased	Irene C. Bonitz died in Oklahoma City, OK, USA at the age of 83 years. Irene was born October 25, 1924. She was the wife of the late Billy C. Bonitz. Irene died of carbon monoxide poisoning in her apartment. She leaves at least one son, Randy.
29 Jan 2008	birth	Mark Eric Bonitz Jr. born in Pleasanton, CA, USA. (son of Mark and Maria Bonitz)
9 Dec 2007	birth	Damian Bonitz born in Leipzig, saxony. (son of Kai and Jana Bonitz)
10 Nov 2007	birth	Marie-Sophie Bonitz born in Magdeburg.
19 Sep 2007	birth	Lena Bonitz born in Jahnsdorf, saxony. (daughter of Dirk and Conny Bonitz)
6 Sep 2007	birth	Mackenzie Rae Bonitz born in Weston, WI, USA. (daughter of Shawn and Rachel Bonitz)
14 Aug 2007	birth	Victoria Ada Bonitz born in Ellenville, NY, USA. (daughter of Bryan and Jennifer Bonitz)
25 Jun 2007	deceased	Barbara Ellen Bonitz (nee Gillespie) died in Carseland, AB, Canada. (age 79 years) Barbara was born March 5, 1928. She was the wife of Eldon Bonitz, her loving husband and companion of fifty-nine years. She leaves one son Richard, daughter-in-law Judie, two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her parents Winfred and Florence Gillespie. Barbara lived most of her life in Carseland where she ran the post office for many years. She loved animals and was a wonderful caring person who will be sadly missed by all. She and Eldon have lived in the Wheatland Lodge for the last three years.
25 Jun 2007	deceased	Charles G. Bonitz of Hauppauge, NY, USA died at the age of 65 years. He was born 14 Feb 1942 and he was married to Mary Ann Bonitz.
17 May 2007	deceased	Jack J. Bonitz died in Emerson, NJ, USA. (age 68 years) Jack Bonitz was born Jan. 5, 1939. Unfortunately, no family details are available yet.
11 May 2007	deceased	Sharon M. Bonitz (nee O'Connor) died in Trenton, NJ, USA, at the age of 49 years. Born in New Jersey in Oct. 1957, Mrs. Bonitz had been a resident of Hamilton for over 20 years and was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church. A graduate of William Patterson University, Class of 1979, with a degree in Education, Mrs. Bonitz was the director of Youth Programs and Young Wonders Preschool at the YWCA of Trenton. She is survived by her husband, Robert P. Bonitz; her parents Brenden and Barbara (Conroy) O'Connor; her children, Jennifer N. Mulrine and her husband Kevin and Robert "Paul", Carl, and Kurt H. Bonitz; three sisters, Kathy Paparella, Eileen O'Connor and Barbara Hartos; her grandson, Jaden A. Mulrine; five nieces and four nephews.
28 Apr 2007	deceased	Christine Rose Parker-Bonitz, wife of David L. Parker, died in Colorado Springs, CO, USA. (age 46 years) Christine was born January 1, 1961, the only daughter of Gerald "Jerry" R. Bonitz and Virginia Lopez. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister and wife. She is survived by her three children Alicia M. Rito, Tony Parker, and Timothy Parker, daughter-in-law Heather Parker, son-in-law Edward Rito, her mother Virginia Bonitz, a granddaughter Haylee Parker and four brothers Jerry Junior, John, Ken, and Daniel Bonitz. She is preceded in death by her father Gerald Bonitz Sr.
17 Feb 2007	deceased	Ludwig Bonitz, professor and commercial design artist of Rostock, Germany, died at the age of 70 years. Ludwig Bonitz was born on October 8th, 1936 in Gotha to Karl and Lotte Bonitz. He was a painter and designer. Before his retirement in 2002 he taught at design colleges in Heiligendamm and at the university of Wismar. His main achievements are in advertising, marketing, graphical design and print graphics. Ludwig died of a heart attack during a vacation in Cuba. He was married and is survived by five children: Kay, Anne and Max Bonitz, Ariane and Marc Pfannschmidt; and a twin brother Wolfgang.
30 Jan 2007	deceased	Max Albert Bonitz died in Edmonton, AB, Canada. (age 87 years) Max was born in 1919 in Saskatchewan, Canada, to the immigrants Albert and Jacqueline Bonitz. He was an only child. He married Jill Chechotko in 1948. Max Albert Bonitz passed away peacefully at the Edmonton General Hospital. Accomplished musician, Canada Public Servant, HAM radio operator, active in his church and community, lead his life with generosity, kindness and integrity. He is survived by his loving wife Jill; son Daniel (Danny) Bonitz; and daughter Kathryn (Kathy) Bonitz.
1 Dec 2006	deceased	Sylvia J. Bonitz (nee Fresina), widow of Arthur F. Bonitz Sr., died in Watervliet, NY, USA. (age 93 years) Born in New York City on 1 Jan 1913, she had been a resident of the Capital Region for many years. She was a homemaker. She was a 30-year member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Ladies Auxiliary of West Palm Beach, Fla., Chapter 3490. Sylvia held all of the offices including madam president. She is predeceased by her parents, Salvatore and Carmella Fresina; her husband, Arthur F. Bonitz Sr.; two sisters and three brothers. Sylvia is survived by three daughters, Sylvia M. Dobrowski of Hudson, Patricia A. Farrell of Watervliet, Lorraine F. (John) Nicosia of Hendersonville, N.C.; one son, Arthur F. (Wendy) Bonitz Jr. of Howell, N.J.; and three sisters. She is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
6 Nov 2006	deceased	Frieda Gertrude Bonitz died in Mellen, WI, USA. (age 94 years) Frieda was born Dec. 29, 1911, at Appleton, Minn., the daughter of Albin and Martha (Schneider) Bonitz. On June 24, 1931, she married Wilhelm H. Koosmann at Mellen. She was a homemaker and a charter member of the Cozy Valley Homemakers. She was also the Cozy Valley news reporter of the Mellen Weekly Record for many years. She was a lifelong member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Mellen. Surviving are her children, Lloyd (Mary) of Ashland, Norbert (Joyce), Ken, Donald (Annette), all of Mellen, Shirley (Al) Heglund of Aurora, Minn., Sylvia Heglund, Ruth (Al) Josephson, both of Mellen, Leila (Bruce) Bernard of Eau Claire and Joyce (David) Kaseno of Barron; 29 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sisters, Ella Meiselwitz of Kiel and Edna Becker of Castro Valley, Calif.; and a brother, Walter (Dorothy) Bonitz of St. Paul, Minn.
6 Sep 2006	birth	Sophia Anna Agnes Bonitz born in Berlin to Kai Bonitz and Isa Sonnenschein.
11 Aug 2006	wedding	Tanja Bonitz married to Dr. Andreas Quante in Goslar, Germany. Congratulations!
7 Aug 2006	deceased	Arlene T. ('Bonnie') Bentley (nee Bonitz) died in Coatesville, PA, USA at the age of 75 years. Bonnie Bentley was the daughter of Raymond D. Bonitz and Myra McGuirk. She was born on April 24th, 1931, the 5th of 7 children. In 1954 she married Thomas Prescott Bentley. They had 6 children.
10 Jul 2006	deceased	James R. Bonitz died in Lu Verne, IA, USA at the age of 56 years. James Bonitz was born on August 8, 1949 and lived in Texas for some time. There he married his wife Cynthia, nee Brooks, in 1968. No records of children or family so far.
5 Jun 2006	deceased	Hedwig Bonitz, wife of Hans Bonitz, died in Chemnitz, Germany. (age 88 years) Hedwig was born on February 1st, 1918. She is survived by two children: Anita Irmscher and Dieter Bonitz in Chemnitz, as well as six grandchildren.
27 Mai 2006	wedding	Birte Bonitz (of Brühl, Germany), daughter of the late Rolf Bonitz, married to Walter Bornemann. Congratulations!
24 Apr 2006	deceased	Leon O. Bonitz died in Oklahoma City, OK, USA at the age of 81 years. Leon Bonitz was the oldest son of Clarence Amandus Bonitz and Cleo, nee Waymire. He was born on September 23, 1924 in Oklahoma, the second of six children. No records about a wife or family, so far. Leon is survived by a siter, Wanda Sue Bonitz in Lawton.
12 Mar 2006	deceased	Ilse Bonitz (nee Fuhrmann) passed away in Zwönitz, Germany. (age 79 years) Ilse was born on March 24, 1926 and died just before her 80th birthday. She is survived by a daughter Annette, and grandchildren Kornelia and Eric.
3 Mar 2006	deceased	Imke Bonitz, wife of Gerhard Bonitz, died in Wunstorf, Germany at the age of 37 years. Imke was born January 15, 1969. She was Gerhard Bonitz's second wife. She is survived by her husband abd their son Timo.
21 Jan 2006	deceased	Joyce M. Bonitz (nee Kauffman), wife of Martin ("Pete") Bonitz, died in Tempe, AZ, USA. (age 77 years) Joyce, a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, was born October 7, 1928 in Carol, MI, moving to Arizona in the mid 1950's. She served honorably in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. She will be deeply missed by her husband of 55 years, Martin "Pete" Bonitz; children, Lew (Elizabeth) Bonitz and Lori (Ted) Yost; 2 grandchildren, Carianne and Mark Yost; 2 brothers and a sister.
8 Oct 2005	birth	Paul Bonitz born in Berlin.
3 Oct 2005	deceased	Gary Edward Bonitz died in Wausau, WI, USA. (age 55 years) Gary was born March 24, 1950, to Ernest and Joan (Wrege) Bonitz. He was a graduate of Spencer High School. Gary and Cynthia Yonker were married June 27, 1970, in Marshfield. He was one of the first people to help Mrs. Tack with her rose garden in Spencer. He was a senior account manager for CUNA Mutual Group. He was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Plover, where he served as Sunday School superintendent. Gary is survived by his wife, Cynthia "Cindy" Bonitz of Stevens Point; his mother, Joan Bonitz of Spencer; two daughters, Rainy Day (Thomas) Worzella of Stevens Point and Mindy Joel (Christopher) Cooper of Mosinee; two adopted sons, Niron Bonitz of Wausau and Scott Bonitz of Merrill; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lou Ann (Glen) Dahlke of Mosinee and Lynn Martin of Mellen; and one brother, Bruce (Sheri) Bonitz of Spencer. He was preceded in death by his father.
31 Aug 2005	deceased	Joyce M. Bonitz (nee Boucher), wife of Helmuth ("Al") Bonitz, died in Charlotte, NC, USA. (age 69 years) Joyce was born in Newark, NJ, daughter of the late Roland and Helen Boucher. She received her PhD in Education at East Carolina University. Dr. Bonitz was an educator in New Hanover County Schools, Halifax County, and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg County School System. Joyce is survived by her husband, Helmuth "Al" Bonitz; son, Robert and his wife, Sharon; daughter, Rolanda Paxton and her husband, Thomas and sons, Richard and Ronald; ten grandchildren; and one great- grandchild.
22 Jul 2005	deceased	Rolf Bonitz died in Cuxhaven, Germany. (age 66 years) Rolf died completely unexpected. He is survived by his wife, Karla, and his daughter, Birte.
16 Jun 2005	birth	Catalina Martinez Bonitz born in Madrid, Spain, to Carla Bonitz and Sebastian Martinez.
5 Jun 2005	birth	Malin Pönitz born in Lippersdorf, Germany, to Rico and Silke Pönitz.
29 May 2005	birth	Laura Bonitz born in Saxony, Germany, to Kay and Dana Bonitz.
14 Apr 2005	deceased	Margaret I. Bonitz (nee Worg), wife of Walter Wil. Bonitz, died in Portland, OR, USA. (age 78 years) Margaret Worg was born Sept. 23, 1906, in Germany. She was a homemaker who moved from New York City to Portland in 1948. In 1926, she married Walter; he died in 1981. Survivors include her daughter, Ruth Fullman; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
9 Feb 2004	wedding	Stephanie Bonitz married to Jeremy Leopold, in Wausau, WI, USA.
19 Jun 2004	wedding	Jennifer Bonitz (daughter of Robert and Sharon Bonitz) married to Kevin Mulrine, in Mercerville, NJ, USA.
5 Jun 2004	wedding	Amy Alice Bonitz (daughter of Robert and Karen Bonitz) married to Addison Palmer, in Guilford, CT, USA.
5 Nov 2004	deceased	Mary Carolyn Durr (nee Bonitz) died in Halfway, OR, USA. (age 70 years) Carolyn Durr was born to Aubrey and Thelma Bonitz at Oklahoma City, Okla., on June 14, 1934. Her family later moved to Albany where she graduated from Albany High School. It was in high school that she met David Durr. They were married in 1954 while he was serving in the U.S. Marines. They spent the first year and a half of their marriage at Albany. From Albany they moved to Corvallis and in 1972 they moved to Halfway with their five children. Carolyn was an exceptional mother and grandmother, an avid gardener and an important member of her church, all while managing the family businesses. She was the favored destination for 10 grandchildren whom she wrapped with love and wool hats. She was preceded in death by her youngest daughter, Heather Durr, who died in 1988. Survivors include her husband, David; daughters, Kim Durr of Mountain Home, Idaho, Karen Hearne of Halfway and Fawn Robertson of Baker City; her son, Shawn Durr of Halfway; a sister, Linda Bowen of Hillsboro; and a brother, Joe Bonitz of Albany.
28 Apr 2004	deceased	Rudolf (Rudy) Karl Bonitz died in Mellen, WI, USA. (age 93 years) Rudy was born March 27, 1911 in Alberoda, Germany, the son of Karl F. and Elsa M. (Untgadeem) Bonitz. He moved with his family to the United States at the age of two. On April 26, 1933 he was united in marriage to Dorothy M. Brand at Mellen. He was a dairy farmer in the Cozy Valley area and worked at the veneer mill in Mellen for many years. He enjoyed walking and also making wood. Survivors include two daughters, Rose Marie (Melvin) Krause of Highbridge, and Renette (Robbin) Brand of New Franken; one son, Reginald (Ruth) of Mellen; 10 grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Dorothy and two granddaughters, Jennifer Brand and Raylene Bonitz.
12 Jan 2004	deceased	Jörg Bonitz died in Porto Cristo, Mallorca (Spain). (age 66 years) Jörg passed away at his home after a long illness. He was the only son of Hermann Max Bonitz and Gertrud Bonitz (nee Mann). He is survived by two sisters, his wife, two children, Jochen and Katja, and three grandchildren, Levin, Niklas, and Amelie.