BORN

1927

DIED

2017

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Natalia Bonilla Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 29, 2017.

Natalia Bonilla, 90, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2017 at her caregiver's home surrounded by her family. Natalia was born on February 1, 1927 in Caguas, Puerto Rico Puerto Rico and lived in Waukegan since the 50's.

She was also one of the 7 families along with her husband Urbano Bonilla to found the Puerto Rican Society.

She is survived by her daughter Hilda (Roberto) Irizarry; grandchildren, Robert Jr., David, Lisandra, Lissette and Angel Luis (Carol) along with her great grandchildren; Xiomara, Tatiana, Elias, Ariana, Nayeli, Leilani, Jaxon, Yadiel and Maliana.
Preceded her loved ones in death whom include her husband Urbano Bonilla and her daughter, Carmen Bailey.

A special thank you to her loving caretakers Vanessa and Maria Nieves. Also another special thank you to Carmen Perez, who also helped through these times.

As we all know, Natalia was a caring, giving, special person who always wanted the best for anyone. Heaven now needs her special ways but she will continue to live in our memories.

Funeral service for Natalia will be held on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 11am at Marsh Funeral Home in Gurnee and visitation held prior starting at 10am. Interment at Ascension Cemetery.

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January 4, 2018

Mis condolencias a la familia Bonilla por la perdida de la Sra. Natalia. Que nuestro Dios le tenga en su memoria en el dia de la resurrecion Hechos 24:15, que la Paz de Dios este con la familia. Salmos 46:1. CD

January 1, 2018

Aida Marquez Leusch

Hilda and family.
My deepest condolences on the passing of your mom. She will be truly missed but never forgotten.

December 31, 2017

Angel "Negro" DeJesus

Am from Carolina and I spend 30 years in the U.S. Navy. I do remember her the times I visit the PR Society. We spoke a lot from the kitchen. She will be miss. God Bless her and her family.

December 30, 2017

A M

Descansen en paz Mrs Bonilla

Posted by A M

December 29, 2017

May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this very sad time
Psalms 29:11

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