Bonnie J.

Thorpe

On Monday, March 25, 2024, Bonnie J. Thorpe (72) passed away after a valiant struggle from both respiratory and congestive heart failure. Through the wonderful services of Agrace, she was able to spend her final days at home in Fort Atkinson with her daughter, family and dear friends.

Bonnie J. Thorpe was born on September 20, 1951 to the late Philip and Mae (Hafenstein) Finger in Fort Atkinson, WI.
During her lifetime Bonnie had several different occupations she was proud to be a part of; such as services in the Air National Guard, Wisconsin State Patrol, the UW Health System and service as a crossing guard.

Bonnie loved the vibrant orange and red colors of fall-time and the cool temperature that came with it. She was a movie buff and her two favorites were Dr. Zhivago and A Dogs Purpose. Bonnie loved good food and dining out with her long time friend Jim. She appreciated too many kinds of music to list. Bonnie truly respected people and enjoyed conversation and observation about cultures, science and spirituality. Her quiet hobbies included crocheting scarves and blankets for others. a challenging puzzle and trivia games with her family. Her best friend was her dog Duchess, who has been patiently waiting for her. Bonnie loved ALL things puppy.

"There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face." -

Bonnie is survived by her daughter Miranda Burghaus (and Bonnie's Rescued dog Maggie), sister Jeanne Finger; grandson Jacob Perske; great-grandchildren Ashlynn Ripley and Sawyer Perske; nieces Sarah Schueler and Rachel Finger; great-nephews Alexander Nickel and Andrew Schueler; great-niece Ella Falk; and her best friend of 30 years Catherine Powers (and her furry companion Wriggly).

Respectfully, there will only be a private gathering in remembrance and celebration of Bonnie.

If you would like to honor her memory and life, it would be Bonnie's wish that in lieu of cards or flowers; please consider making donations to the Humane Society of Jefferson County or the Humane Society of Southern Wisconsin.

"Saving one dog will not change the world, but surely for that one dog, the world will change forever." -

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