Bonnie Blanche Norton Ludwig

Bonnie Blanche Norton Ludwig, of Shawano, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away May 31, 2024 after a brief illness, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and love.

Born on January 13, 1942, in Rhinelander, Bonnie is preceded in death by her parents Thomas M. Norton and Blanche Philomena (Trickey) Norton, one sister Marion Sharka, four brothers-in-law Albin Sharka, Burnell Schultz, James Levanetz, and Morris Newman, and one grandson, Thomas LaFreniere.

Bonnie is survived by her daughter Debra L. Norton, son Jeffery (Tracy) Robbins, son Joseph (Tracy) LaFreniere, son Scott (Lisa) LaFreniere, son Jason (Molly) Norton, and daughter Wendy (Ryan King) Norton. 

She is survived by three sisters Loretta Schultz, Caroll Levanetz, and Debra A. Norton.

She is also survived by her husband Ronald F. Ludwig. They spent 32 happy years together, being parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents to their large family, which included Ron’s four children: Debra (Joel) Werner, Connie (Bob) Furger, Judy (Jim) Loula, and Mark (Lori) Ludwig, five step-grandchildren Kyle Werner, Zack Furger, Kailey Furger, Sydney Loula, and Logan Ludwig, as well as four step-great-grandchildren.

Bonnie is also survived by 12 grandchildren: Carissa & Andy Baeb, Paul (Michelle) Robbins, James Thomas Bowman, Eric Stevenson, Alycia (Shane) Langer, Joseph (Katherine) LaFreniere II, Genna LaFreniere, Emily LaFreniere, Brady, Abram, & Elsie Norton. She is also survived by 9 great-grandchildren and dozens of nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to thank the Shawano emergency responders and the staff at Theda Care Hospital, Shawano and Neenah, for their excellent care.

Visitation for Bonnie will be held on Monday, June 24, 2024 from 9 to 11 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 11 a.m., all at the Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church. Father Chris Kemp will be officiating. Interment will follow in the Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Cemetery. A celebration of life at Cabaret Cove in Rhinelander will immediately follow the burial. 

You may leave your private condolences and see a more extensive obituary atwww.carlsonfh.com. The Carlson Funeral Home (715-369-1414) is serving the Ludwig family.