BONNIE LOU BLOOMFIELD,
79, of Cass City, died peacefully Saturday, November 7, 2020 in McLaren Bay Region, Bay City. She was born March 9, 1941 in Sebewaing to Hugo and Ana (Bumba) Kaatz. She married Larry Edward Bloomfield March 11, 1965 in the Church of Christ, Caro.
Bonnie attended Sebewaing schools and Unionville High School. She worked for Valanite Metals of Caro, where she ran carbide machines for eight years. For over ten years Bonnie was a distributor for the Saginaw News and had multiple paper routes throughout the Thumb area. She employed many people to help with the deliveries. Bonnie enjoyed sewing quilts, making baby clothes and Christmas ornaments. She never made just one of anything, Bonnie always made things by the hundreds. She liked to bake and canned the many vegetables that she grew in her garden. Bonnie loved crafting and together with Larry owned the L & B Decorative Center of Caro. She made ceramics in her kilns and taught painting classes.
Bonnie is survived by her husband of fifty-five years, Larry; sons: Randall Scott Putnam of Venice, FL; Larry Bloomfield, Jr. of Cass City; grandchildren: Rebecca (Brandon) Elston of Unionville, Rachel (Jesse) Bucholtz of Gaylord, Casandra Bloomfield of Flint, Shane Bloomfield of Deford; ten great grandchildren; siblings: Shirley (Harold) Johnson of Caro; Danny Kaatz of Vassar; Jerry (Shirley) Kaatz of Sebewaing; Betty Parson of Sterling Heights; numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her sons: Jerry Putnam, Anthony Lee Bloomfield; sister, Mary Ann Piazenza.
Funeral service held 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2020 in Kranz Funeral Home of Cass City. Interment in Almer Township Cemetery. Memorials may be made to a charity of donor’s choice. Friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com. Attendees are kindly reminded to wear a mask or other facial covering and maintain proper social distancing.
Visitation: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2020 in Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City
Arrangements by
Kranz Funeral Home, Cass City, Michigan
989-872-2195
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