Funeral services for Bonnie Jo Ratzloff, 60, of Chickasha, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 25, 2019 in the Plainview Mennonite Church.
Bonnie Jo (Unruh) Ratzloff was born July 27, 1958 in Chickasha, Oklahoma, the daughter of Eldon Unruh and Lela June (Ratzlaff) Unruh. She died Monday, April 22, 2019 at her home near Chickasha.
Bonnie grew up in the rural Verden area and attended school at Verden School and Pioneer School.
On April 25, 1975, she married Abraham Ratzloff in Chickasha, Oklahoma. A strong faith in God sustained her throughout more than 35 years of illness. She was a faithful member of the Plainview Mennonite Church.
She enjoyed all that was miniature. She spent many hours drawing and using water colors to paint. She loved nature, watching birds and wildlife. One of her wishes was to see this springtime.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, a niece, Rachel Unruh, and her mother-in-law, Alda May Ratzloff.
Survivors include her husband, Abraham Ratzloff of the home; sons and daughters-in-law, Kyle and Tara Ratzloff of Anadarko and Kent and Marcia Ratzloff of DeRidder, Louisiana; daughter and son-in-law, Carrie and Tim Schmidt of Chickasha; nine grandchildren; and other extended family and friends.
Interment will be in the Plainview Mennonite Cemetery under the direction of Ferguson Funeral Home.