Bonita B. Reeves (Bonnie), Age: 73
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Sep 29, 1951---May 05, 2025

Bonita B Reeves (Bonnie) was born on September 29th, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois at Norwegian- American Hospital, and was the eldest of eight children. She graduated from Glenbard East Highschool in Lombard, Illinois in 1969 and also attended Woodstock. She then graduated from Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois in 1973 where she won an art exhibition during her senior year. After backpacking through Europe and living in Turkey, she moved to Kansas City, Missouri in the early 1980's and attended UMKC where she received her teaching certificate and became a substitute teacher at many elementary schools in the area. Bonnie then changed her career path and went back to school to become a stock broker for the Kansas Board of Trade and even joined a local radio station and became known as "Bonnie Butler" on the radio. Bonnie & her husband adopted a son, Jeffrey, in 1985 and a daughter, Rebecca, in 1989. In 1997, they moved to Overland Park, Kansas and knew that was home. Bonnie retired from Federal Express.

Bonnie was a born-again Christian woman & strong in her faith, a loving and proud Mother, Grandmother, Mother-in-law, Sister, Aunt, and friend, and her beautiful smile will truly be missed.

Bonnie is preceded in death by her father, Daniel Budnik, her mother, Michalene Budnik, Sister Barbara Chrabot, Brother Thomas Budnik, Sister Elizabeth (Budnik) Maples, Brother Richard Budnik, Niece Sandy Wekesser, and Nephew Steven Bryant.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to ASPCA  or Save the Children

The family would like to thank Monarch Hospice for the extra love and support.


Condolences

Pamela and John Fix May 08, 2025

Pamela was sister of Gregory ,McLean ,Virginia

Pamela and John will greatly miss Bonnie and send their fullest sympathy to Bonnie’s family, Becky in particular who took such good and loving care of Bonnie. We regret not being there with you at this difficult time.

Judy (Budnik) Voss May 09, 2025

youngest sister ,Lisle ,Illinois

My heart goes out to Becky, Justin, Bailey, JJ and Jeff as you grieve the loss of your beloved mother/grand-mother. Being the youngest of the family-I watched my sister live a very full and adventurous life. I will truly miss the stories she would tell about raising her brothers and sisters. I will truly miss our devotional readings and reading the Bible together. I still remember the letters and artwork that you made for me while I was in kindergarten and you were in college. You loved Sunflowers because it was the Kansas flower. You were the "light" in my days-just talking on the phone with you. Distance was the only reason that we did not see each other very often. I know that you are taking care of the family in Heaven like you did at home. I know that you are at Peace and In God's Hands Now. I love you dearly and we will meet again. Love and prayers, Judy

Charlene Liles May 10, 2025

Friend, former co-worker ,Smyrna ,Tennessee

I am so sorry to learn of Bonnie's passing. I've known Bonnie about 30 years and we've had some fun trips together. She will be missed.

Chris Jackson May 10, 2025

Friend ,Indianapolis ,Indiana

Bonnie and I worked at KCUR radio station, became friends and both got married and had children at the same time. We would do things together with our kids, Bonnie’s Jeff(aka Pefco) and Beci and my son Steve (aka Beezer). We had a lot of happy times and some hard times but we stayed friends through thick and thin. Bon was really smart and appreciated a good joke and liked telling them too. You could always depend on her making a good wise-crack when needed. I will miss her. Chris, Jim and Steve Jackson