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Bonnie J. Zerbst, 75, a resident of Hancock, passed away Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the Medora House of Portage Pointe in Hancock, where she has been a resident patient for the past year.
She was born on October 16, 1950, in Detroit, MI, a daughter of the late Uno and Elise (Ruohonen) Forsman. As a child, she moved with her
family to Oskar and then to Quincy Hill. Bonnie was a graduate of the Hancock High School.
Following high school, Bonnie moved to make her home in Iron Mountain, where she worked for Martin’s Manufacturing until her health would no
longer allow her to work. She was also a chambermaid for several hotels. For the past two years, Bonnie has made her home in Hancock.
Mrs. Zerbst enjoyed watching football, keeping track of the weather, and, along with taking trips to the casino, she would get a scratch-off ticket from time to time. Bonnie always enjoyed watching Wheel of Fortune and working on different puzzles to help pass the time.
Preceding her in death were her infant son, David; her parents, her sister Kathy Forsman, and her brother Gordon Forsman; her nieces and nephew Daniel & Brandy, and her life partner, Patrick Hayes
Surviving are: Her son: Dennis Zerbst of Menasha, WI Her granddaughter, Skyla Ellis of Iron Mountain; Her siblings: Keith (Mary) Forsman of Boston Location, Tom Forsman of Paavola, Arthur (Deb) Forsman of Boston Location, Steve (Pam) Karlson of Michigan, Sandra Harper of Florida; Several nieces, nephews and cousins
As requested, no service will be held at this time. Burial will be in the Oskar Cemetery later this year. Bonnie’s family would like to thank the staff of Portage Pointe forthe wonderful care given to her during her stay.
To send online condolences to the family, please visit www.memorialchapel.net.
The Memorial Chapel Funeral & Cremation Service – Hancock Chapel is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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