Bonnie Jo Townsend

Bonnie Jo Townsend, age 68 of Middleville, Michigan, passed away February 18, 2018.

Bonnie was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the daughter of Wayne and Chrystal (Johnson) Kermeen.  She graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School, class of 1968.  Bonnie worked for the Freeport Drug Store and WalMart.  She also was a volunteer firefighter for the Freeport Fire Department.  Bonnie married Gilbert Townsend on July 18, 1970.

She enjoyed sewing, knitting, and gardening, baking with her grandchildren and taught Sunday School and CYC at Freeport United Brethren Church.
Bonnie was a dog lover, enjoyed music and making maple syrup for over 40 years with her family.
Bonnie was a member of the United Brethren Church.  She was a member of the Freeport Fire Bells and was the first female firefighter of Freeport Fire Department 82016 for seven years and was also a Medical First Responder.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her sons, Cabel and Spencer Townsend, brother, Warren Kermeen, and her parents.

She is survived by her children, Jennifer (Doug) Reynhout of Middleville, Carrie Townsend, and Gene Townsend, of Freeport, and grandchildren, Marlee and Royce, brother, Russell (Pat) Kermeen and sister, Sharon Kermeen, both of Middleville,  like a daughter, Jessica (Tim) Morsie of Lebanon, OH and children, Addison and Aubrey and spouse, Gilbert Townsend.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to an Animal Shelter or Animal Hospital or Faith Hospice.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 2, 2018 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings.  Visitation will also be held from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm on Saturday, March 3, 2018 also at the Funeral Home.  A Celebration of Life Service will follow visitation on Saturday at Noon.  Interment will take place at Parmalee Cemetery in Middleville.