Bonnie Jean Zink nee Mick, 76, loving wife of 57 years of James; beloved mother of Pamela (Dr. Edward) Ward, Steven (Maureen) Zink, Michael (Amanda) Zink, and Matthew (Kristy) Zink; cherished sister of Linda Mick, the late LeRoy L (Helen) Mick, and the late Gilbert J. Mick "Gil"; grandmother of Dylan Ward, Sydney Ward, Daniel Zink, Alyssa Zink, Vanessa Zink, Emaline Zink, Lily Zink, Joey Zink, Madeline Zink; devoted daughter of the late LeRoy and Jean Mick; and loving aunt of many nieces and nephews.

Bonnie Jean was a life-long parishioner of St. Vincent Ferrer Catholic Church. She was confirmed and married at St. Vincent Ferrer. Bonnie Jean married the love of her life in 1965 on a warm and rainy day. She was known for her savvy shopping skills, love of reading, solving crossword puzzles, and watching game shows. Bonnie Jean was devoted to teaching and was a treasured staff member at St. Vincent Ferrer and St. Maria Goretti Schools.

Visitation, Monday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Funeral Prayers, Tuesday, 9:15 a.m. at The Elms Funeral Home, 7600 W. Grand Ave., Elmwood Park, IL to St. Vincent Ferrer for Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. interment to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to St. Jude Children's Hospital.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, TN 38105