Bonnie Nicodemus

Bonnie L. Nicodemus, 93, of Columbia City, formerly of Churubusco, passed away on November 10, 2023, in Columbia City. Born on April 9, 1930, in Churubusco, to Emanuel "Snick" and Mabel (Cotton) Geiger. She was raised on the family's farm just outside of town where she learned an incredible work ethic and the importance of family. Farming the land, milking the cows, and harvesting the garden to provide food for the family as part of her everyday life. She graduated from Churubusco High School in 1948. Bonnie was married on June 1st, 1952, to Glen L. Nicodemus in Churubusco. They were married for 63 years before he preceded her in death on June 18, 2015. After graduating high school, she was employed by General Electric in Fort Wayne as a secretary for the Engineering Department before taking a break from the workplace to raise her family. Once returning to the workforce, she was employed by Magnavox (Ratheon) before retiring. She was also a Whitley County 4-H Leader for 25 years. Bonnie was known for her infectious smile and her love for her family. She was known for her work ethic and attention to detail. She also had a competitive side as she was an avid Euchre player ready to get a game going when are where possible. She was known for her chocolate chip cookies and spending time reading to her children and grandchildren. She played "kickball" at family functions with her grandchildren well into her 70s and helped to bale hay each summer into her 80s. Seeing her on a tractor or on a wagon hitched to a team of Belgian draft horses was a common occurrence on the family farm. To her, age was just a number. Her love for the Lord and her involvement in the Church was always a high priority for her. Bonnie is survived by her two children, Carol (Randy) Long and John (Dawn) Nicodemus of Churubusco; eight grandchildren, Rosa Aspy of Churubusco, Crystal Vasquez of Chicago, Justin (Chelsey) Nicodemus of Churubusco, Jordan (Holly) Nicodemus of Columbia City, Jason (Brooke) Nicodemus of Fort Wayne, Paige (Ty) Backman, Sierra (Cole) Huffman of Fort Wayne and Kassidee Nicodemus of Churubusco; 11 great-grandchildren; a sister, Darlene Delanoy of Columbia City; three brothers, Paul Lee (Marlene) Geiger of Churubusco, Junior (Jennifer) Geiger of Huntington and DeLynn (Lori) Geiger of Warsaw; and 3 sisters-in-law, Nancy Geiger and Marilyn Gross of Churubusco and Alice Nicodemus of South Whitley. In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by two brothers, Gene and Melvin Geiger. Visitation for Bonnie will be held on Friday, November 17, 2023, at the Churubusco Church of the Nazarene, 1000 West Whitley Street, Churubusco, Indiana 46723, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM, with funeral services starting promptly at 2:00 PM. Burial will take place on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Covington Memorial Gardens, 8408 Covington Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46804 at 11:00 AM.