Bonnie Phernetton

Bonnie (Hoag) Phernetton, age 76, formerly of Siren, WI, passed away October 10, 2015 after a hard fought battle with cancer. Bonnie was born on October 31, 1938, in Siren to Melvin and Ethel (Culbertson) Hoag. She was the youngest of eight children in the family. She would speak of the many challenges of growing up during those times, but always had many fond memories of her family and the love they shared. Bonnie so dearly loved her mother and father and each of her brothers and sisters; she was heartbroken as each one passed before her. Bonnie graduated from Siren High School and typically had a laugh in her voice when she spoke of the fun she had with friends and with her older sister, Dorothy, during those times. Bonnie, especially enjoyed playing drums in the marching band. After high school, Bonnie married Ted Phernetton and the two spent 59 years together and were separated only by her passing. Five children were brought into this world from their union. Sadly two children passed not long after birth. Bonnie would often say how proud she was of her three children: Guy (Ted Jr.) Phernetton, Cindy (Phernetton) Frazier, and Patrick Phernetton. She never let an opportunity pass to tell them how much she loved them. She dearly loved her grandchildren: Kara Phernetton, Colby Frazier, Kyle Phernetton, Katie Phernetton, MyKenna Marie Phernetton and Tyler Phernetton; and she adored her great granddaughter, Ella Lucy. Some of her final words were to once again share how much she loved her family. Bonnie is survived by her husband, Ted Phernetton, Sr.; her three children; her daughters-in-law, Bonnie and Lisa; six grandchildren; her great-granddaughter; three sisters-in-law: Annabelle Hoag, Barb Hoag, and Rose Phernetton; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, and two children. A memorial service honoring the life of Bonnie Phernetton will be conducted at 3:00 pm, Saturday, October 17, 2015, at the Swedberg-Taylor Funeral Home in Webster, WI, with Pastor Steve Ward officiating. Online condolences may be expressed at www.swedberg-taylor.com.