Bonnie Lou Johansen

Bonnie Lou Johansen (Zillmer), passed away peacefully on October 4, 2026, surrounded by loved ones after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Born on May 8, 1964, in Shell Lake, Wisconsin, Bonnie grew up in Spooner and graduated from Spooner High School in 1983. Throughout her life, she loved listening to music and found joy in the simple things that brought people together.

In 1990, Bonnie moved from Spooner to Hayward, Wisconsin, which is where she called home, raised her three children, and was loved in the community through her servant lifestyle in health care and school bus driving, before relocating to the Viroqua area in 2013 to be closer to her grandchildren. Her family and community was the center of her life, and she treasured every opportunity to create lasting memories with them.

Bonnie devoted more than 40 years to caring for others as a Certified Nursing Assistant in nursing homes. Her compassion and dedication allowed her to build lifelong relationships with residents and coworkers alike. She also worked as a school bus driver for more than 25 years. She loved being around children and was a familiar, caring presence in the lives of many students and families.

She enjoyed gardening, canning, crocheting, reading, and spending time with those she loved. Bonnie will be remembered for her caring heart, hardworking spirit, and the love she gave freely to her family, friends, coworkers, and community.

Bonnie is survived by her significant other of 13 years, Daryl Lee of Westby, Wisconsin; her children, Amanda (Dusty) Swiggum, Daniel (Danielle) Johansen, and Jyssica (Tommy) Johansen; and her sisters, Debbie (Dave) Couch, Dar Zillmer, and Becky (Jeff) Smith.

She is also survived by her grandchildren: Amerikis (Zach) Johnson, Austin Conner, Hayden Conner, Anna Swiggum, Kevin Swiggum, Amelia Johansen, Tanner Swiggum, Castiel Conner, Lydia Johansen, and Donald Swiggum.

Bonnie is further survived by her nieces and nephews: Colleen Smith, Tonya Waugh, Andrew Smith, Erin (Michael) Hughes, Matthew Smith, and Amy Smith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Allan Zillmer and Beverly Zillmer (Osborn); her maternal grandparents, May and William Osborn; and her paternal grandparents, Herman and Lawerence Zillmer.

Bonnie’s love, kindness, and devotion to her family will remain in the hearts of all who knew her.

Private services will be held.

Memorials in Bonnie’s name are appreciated to Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Research or the La Farge Future Farmers of America (Checks can be made payable to the "La Farge Future Farmers of America" (FFA). Any cash donations sent to the funeral home will be donated to the La Farge FFA.

Lustgarten Pancreatic Cancer Research

Vosseteig Funeral Home & Crematory is serving Bonnie's family.

203 N. State St.

La Farge, WI 54639

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