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Bonnie Jo
Walowich
January 12, 1936 – April 30, 2026
Covington Memorial Funeral Home
9:30 - 11:30 am (Eastern time)
Covington Memorial Funeral Home
Starts at 11:30 am (Eastern time)
Covington Memorial Gardens & Funeral Home
Immediately following the funeral service.
Bonnie Jo Walowich, 90, of Oakdale, California, passed away peacefully at home on April 30, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Born in Fort Wayne, Bonnie dedicated her life to faith, family, and service. She spent over 50 years running children’s daycare, where she cared for and positively influenced generations of families. In 2015, Bonnie moved to California to be closer to family and has since resided in Oakdale for the past nine years.
Bonnie was a devoted member of Calvary Chapel in Oakdale. She enjoyed sewing, baking, attending church gatherings, and especially cherished time spent with her family.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her son, Edgar Garman, and her husband, George Walowich.
She is survived by her children, Darlene Polk, Barb (Mike) Schott, and John Walowich; 12 grandchildren; 30 great grandchildren; and 8 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 11:30 am, Friday, May 29, 2026, at Covington Memorial Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804. Visitation will be two hours prior to the service, from 9:30 am to 11:30 am at the funeral home. Burial will be at Covington Memorial Gardens immediately following the service.
Bonnie will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
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