Steve W. Bonnet, 75 of Freeport, IL passed away peacefully on Monday November 7, 2022 at Ascension St. Joseph in Freeport, IL.  He was born on December 29, 1946 to William and Lois (Graves) Bonnet in Freeport, IL.  He was a 1965 Lena Winslow High School Graduate and was drafted into The Vietnam War and served his country loyally from 1967 until 1969. Steve was employed at Honeywell for over 30 years as an engineer.

During his free time Steve enjoyed golfing, bowling, science fiction, reading and was a history buff. He was a devoted catholic and was a member of the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Freeport, IL.

Steve is survived by his wife Susan of Freeport, IL; 5 Children- Stephanie (Jason) Hintz of Lena, Jeremy Bonnet of Cedarville, Jennifer (Jacob) Nall of Cedarville, Eric (Regina) Schwitz of MA, and Casey (Robert) Gerbode of Lena; 2 grandchildren- Taylor and Tyler Rhodes; 2 great-grandchildren Carson and Lukas; siblings- Terry (Diane) Bonnet, Barb (Mike) Daughenbaugh, and Denny (Joyce) Bonnet.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2022 From 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Leamon Funeral Home in Lena, IL.

A Catholic Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, November 11, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at St Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Freeport, IL.

Private Family Burial at a later date.

Father Peter Snieg will be officiating the service.

A memorial has been established in his name.