Bonnie Grulke

Bonnie Grulke of Fort McCoy, FL passed away Monday, October 31, 2011 at the Lake Wales Medical Center.

She was born September 18, 1936 in Oshkosh, WI; she came to the Polk County area in 1965 where she lived until 1990 when she went to be a caregiver for her son, and came back to this area 2 years ago. She was a cook/server at the Salt Springs Deli in Salt Springs, FL and she attended the Lake Wales Lutheran Church. She enjoyed family times, reading and flower gardening. She collected angel figurines and was a fan of Nascar and Jeff Gordon.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Grulke and a son, Mark Grulke. Survivors include her son, Randy Grulke (Brenda) of Lake Wales; 3 grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren and 1 step-great-grandchild.

Memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, November 3, 2011 at the Lake Wales Lutheran Church with Rev. John Glamann officiating.

For those who wish, donations may be sent to the Polk County Humane Society (555 Sage Road, Winter Haven, FL 33881).