Bonita “Bonnie” L. Gantzer

• A Visitation is scheduled for 9:30am on Friday, Nov. 6th at St. Mary’s Catholic Faith Community 9520 W Forest Home Ave, Hales Corners, WI, with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:00am.

Bonita “Bonnie” Louise Gantzer, age 77, entered into eternal rest on October 17th, 2026. She passed peacefully shortly after receiving Last Rites of the Church and being surrounded by family and close friends. Bonnie was born on May 13th, 1949 in Chicago, IL and is preceded in death by father Ernest Pines, mother Margaret Pines, and sister Cheryl Pines. She is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Robert Gantzer; brother Ernest (Theresa) Pines; children Jennifer (Justin) Evancy and Jason (Jennifer) Gantzer; and grandchildren Benjamin Gantzer, Leo Gantzer, Gianna Gantzer, Camden Evancy, and Isabella Evancy.

A devoted member of St. Mary’s Catholic Faith Community and the heart and soul of the Franklin school district for years, Bonnie was known to many as an extremely outgoing and joyful person. She was a beautiful light in the lives of others and radiated kindness to everyone she encountered.

A Visitation is scheduled for 9:30am on Friday, Nov. 6th at St. Mary’s Catholic Faith Community 9520 W Forest Home Ave, Hales Corners, WI, with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11:00am.