Obituary of Bonnie M. Disera

Bonnie M. Disera Bonnie M. Disera (nee Furman), age 82, of Joliet, passed away after a long courageous battle with cancer and dementia on January 11, 2017 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home surrounded by her loving family. Bonnie was born in Joliet and was a lifelong area resident. Survived by her three loving children, William "Billy" Disera, Carrie Disera-Crawford (Ronald Jr.) and Dr. Lanette Disera-Geissler (Douglas), three grandchildren, Caitlyn and Megan Crawford, Jack Geissler, cousins, nieces and lifetime friend Jean Reinhardt. Preceded in death by her loving husband William "Bill" Disera of 54 years, her parents Antone and Barbara Furman (nee Bosnak) and her sister Loretta Pruitt. Bonnie enjoyed a 40 year career in real estate. She specialized in helping first time buyers and sellers and providing excellent customer service. She began her career with Johnson Realty. Shortly after, she was offered a sales position with Bell Realty where she spent 18 years and became one of Will County's top real estate agents. In 1990, she started her own firm, Disera Realty, where she enjoyed continued success serving thousands of clients for the next 20 years. She was recipient of numerous sales awards and accolades from the Illinois Realtor's Association and various Title Companies. Bonnie loved cooking homemade Italian dishes for her family and friends. She also enjoyed shopping with her daughters and grandchildren and attending their curricular activities. She was a lifetime parishioner of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. Special thanks to her son Billy, her caregiver, for his years of devotional care, Dr. Kishor Ajmere, her primary physician and the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Funeral Services for Bonnie M. Disera will be held Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at the Fred C. Dames Funeral Home, 3200 Black at Essington Roads, Joliet, IL beginning with family reflections and a prayer service at 9:00 a.m. to St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 18 Woodlawn Ave., Joliet, IL for Mass of Christian Burial to be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Enshrinement to follow at Resurrection Mausoleum, Romeoville, IL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her memory directed to the Joliet Area Community Hospice, St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 18 Woodlawn Ave., Joliet IL., the Alzheimer's Association, 850 Essington Rd., Suite 200, Joliet, IL., or the American Cancer Society would be appreciated. Visitation on Monday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. For more information, please call (815) 741-5500 or visit her Memorial Tribute at www.fredcdames.com.