By Jim Meridith
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  • Visitation

    Thursday, December 30, 2021

    8:00 to 10:00 am

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

  • Service

    Thursday, December 30, 2021

    10:30 am

    St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.

  • Full Obituary

    Marion John Bohnak, 81, of Highland, IL, passed away, Sunday, December 26, 2021.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, Ted and Stephanie Bohnak; brother, James Bohnak; sister-in-law, Margaret Bohnak; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Anthony J. and Ella Pautler; brother-in-law, Syl Bax.

    Marion is survived by his wife, Laverne Bohnak; children, Janet (Brad) Vogelbacher, Robert (Rusann) Bohnak, Vicki (Douglas) Pace, Julie (Jon) Clayton; grandchildren, Katelyn, Alex, Ryan, and Madelyn Vogelbacher, R.J., Riese, and Ridge Bohnak, Morgan, Cameron, and Alyson Pace, Boston and Britain Clayton; sister, Theresa (Frank) Kuca; sisters-in-law, Margaret Bax and Jeanette Chartrand; brother-in-law, James (Janice) Pautler; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

    In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting Memorial Masses.

    Visitation: Thursday, December 30, 2021, from 8:00 to 10:00 am, at Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

    Mass of Christian Burial:  Thursday, December 30, 2021, 10:30 am, St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL.

    Clergy: Fr. Piotr Kosk, Parochial Vicar, St. Paul Catholic Church, Highland, IL

    Interment:  St. Joseph Cemetery

    Meridith Funeral Home, Highland, IL.

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6 Condolences
 
  1. Carla Tscherney / December 27, 2021 at 12:37 pm

    So Sorry for your loss. Keeping the family in our thoughts & Prayers

    Rich, Carla & JR Tscherney

  2. Melvin Walter / December 27, 2021 at 2:57 pm

    I am sorry to hear of Marions passing. I always considered him a good friend. I will miss him.
    We are spending the winter in Arizona so we can’t be there for his funeral.
    I will have someone from back home have a mass said for Marion.

  3. Mrs. Phyllis Cagle / December 29, 2021 at 12:25 am

    We were so sorry to hear about your loss. Please accept our sincere sympathy and if you need anything at all please let us know. You have the most wonderful family. Don’t have the right words but you are in my prayers.

  4. Geri Kaufman / December 29, 2021 at 12:11 pm

    Julie and Family, we are so deeply sorry for the loss of your Father. We have been praying for him for a long time, now all our prayers will be said to you and your family. This is hard, but I know you are all strong and will make it through. My sincere sympathy my dear friend.

  5. Lonie Poettker / January 2, 2022 at 11:16 pm

    So sorry to hear of Marion’s passing. I enjoyed our conversation’s through the years when he worked for the City. I shall never forget his Homemade Carrot Juice! He was a great guy! Lonie

  6. Therese Dickman / January 16, 2022 at 11:15 pm

    We are saddened to learn of the loss of your dear husband, Dad and Grandfather.
    What a supportive, loving man! We saw him often at school events cheering on his grandchildren.
    His faith and family were obviously central in his life. Sending love and prayers to your entire family!
    Randy, Therese Dickman & Family

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