Bonnie J. Jones

Bonnie Kranz-Evosevich-Jones, 87, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at Manor Care Health Services in Kingsford. Bonnie died one day after her 87th birthday. She was born on December 5, 1930 in Iron Mountain, MI, daughter of the late Francis and Dorothy (Dyer) Toutloff. Bonnie was a lifelong resident of the Dickinson County and graduated from Iron Mountain High School in 1948. She married Norman Kranz in June of 1949 and he preceded her in death one year later in a tragic accident. Bonnie married Carl Evosevich in 1952 and he preceded her in death in 2002. She married Carl Jones in Iron Mountain and he also preceded her in death. Bonnie took great pride in the many different jobs that she held throughout her life. Over the years she worked at Sears, Irish’s Pub, the Dickinson Inn and the Iron Mountain Police Department as one of the first meter maids. For most of her working career, she was a secretary at the Iron Mountain Central School. She was active on civic boards and served on the Planning Commission. As a young mother, she was a cub scout leader and active in the Extension Group. Bonnie had a terrific green thumb and had a large garden for many years. She was often caught by her family snipping a shoot from a plant she like, no matter where it might be. Bonnie also loved playing cribbage, knitting and crocheting afghans for all the kids and grandchildren. Bonnie is survived by her four children, Norman Alan (Sherry) Kranz of Green Bay, WI, Karla (Ron) LaDuron of Iron Mountain, Randy (Kay Johnson) Evosevich of Iron Mountain and Chris (Mel) Evosevich of Norway, MI; ten grandchildren, Amy Jo Kranz, Norm Alan (Jenny) Kranz, Nick Kranz, Sarah (Casey) Heimke, Brandie Van Handel, Lindsay Solka, Kelly (Jason) Evosevich-Poupore, Scott (Erin) Evosevich, Heather Evosevich and Kevin Evosevich; fifteen great grandchildren, Emma, Luke, Kiara, Parker, Frankie, Nick Jr., Kristen, Tyler, Gabrielle, Jacob, Jace, Brynnly, Riley, Caleb and Harper; a brother, Terry Michael (Debra) Toutloff of Green Bay, WI; and two sister- in laws, Shirley Toutloff and Mary Anne Toutloff, both of Green Bay, WI. In addition to her parents and her husbands, Bonnie was preceded in death by two brothers, Francis and Kenneth Toutloff; a sister, Dorothy (Louis) Fontecchio; and a great grandson, Cameron Poupore. Friends may call from 4-7 pm Monday, December 11, 2017 at the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held at 7 pm monday at the funeral home. Rev. Tracy Blagec will officiate. Burial will be in Cemetery Park, Iron Mountain. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Dickinson County Cancer Loan Closet. Condolences to the family of Bonnie-Kranz-Evosevich-Jones may be expressed online at ernashfuneralhomes.com The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home with the arrangements.

Bonnie J. Jones

December 5, 1930 - December 6, 2017