Obituary

Bonita "Bonnie" Burrow 81, of Leesburg, Florida passed away peacefully on May 17 th , 2019 after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.  She was born in Breckenridge, MN and enjoyed a happy childhood with her parents and siblings on a farm, near Campbell.   She was the third youngest of 12 children.   After graduation from Campbell Public School,  she moved to Minneapolis where she was married and raised three children of her own.   Michael Thomas Szleszinski (changed his name to Michael Hans Brandt), Mark James Szleszinski and Marie Frances Szleszinski.

Bonnie was a loving and loyal friend, a great mom, and always ready to celebrate life's good times.   She was loved by everyone who knew her.   She enjoyed dancing, music,  pop culture, Hollywood, dining out,  movies, home decorating, growing plants & flowers, birds, beautiful scenery, her church, sharing stories, yodeling, and enjoying lifel.  She was very happy to work for Sperry Univac and Datacard for many years.

Bonnie is survived by her children, grandchildren (Kirsten, Felicia and Bobbie), sisters Ivadel "Ivy" Anderson and Idelle Dunlap, brothers Charlie Buchholz, Dennis "Denny" Buchholz, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins along with her grand cats and dogs.

She was preceded in death by her parents:  Edward G. Buchholz and Irene Dickelman; Sisters: Vivian, Mabel, Viola, Evelyn and Doris; Brothers: Vernon and Irvin along with two grandchildren that passed prior to birth.

Her celebration of life will be held at the Allen J. Harden Funeral Home on Saturday, May 25 th , 2019 located at:   1800 N. Donnelly Street,  Mount Dora, FL  32757.   Visitation at 10:00 followed by her memorial service at 11:00.    Burial will take place at the Pine Forest Cemetery across the road from the funeral home.   A gathering will take place afterwards at the Elks Club located at 2540 Dora Avenue, Tavares, FL  32778.

Officiated by Rev. Richard N. Root
Pastor Harmony Community Church

Bonnie was a faithful member of the Harmony Community Church in Mount Dora, Florida. She is loved. She is missed. She will be remembered.

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