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Bonita Jeanette Summers, age 79, of Three Rivers, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025 at her home, surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born September 29, 1946 in Three Rivers, the daughter of Homer and Maxine (Kahler) Swartz, and graduated from Marcellus High School.
On July 3, 1975, Bonita married William “Bill” Summers; they had a passion of working on their house together.
She was a long time employee of CTS on third shift for 30 years in Elkhart. She was an avid collector of Mickey Mouse and Precious Moments.
Remaining to cherish her memory are her son, Joel Middlestadt; stepdaughters, Julie (Tracy) Smith, Judith Summers, Jennifer (Mike) Fuller, and Janie (Joe) Ware; sisters, Bernadeen Bowlby, Beatrice Rowe, and Beth Harrell; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Bonita was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bill, in 2011; son, Jeff Middlestadt; four brothers, Carroll, Wayne, Roger, and Keith Swartz; sisters, Beverly and Barbara.
Bonita was loved by many people and will be greatly missed.
A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, November 29, 2025 at noon at Hohner Funeral Home, 1004 Arnold St., Three Rivers.
Donations in Bonita’s memory may be directed to her family in care of Stephanie Gardner or Victoria McKinney. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
