RAPID CITY - Bonnie C. McLaughlin, 74, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, August 31, 2018 at Hospice of the Hills after a short but courageous battle with cancer.

Bonnie Claire Schroeder was born November 21st, 1943 in Wessington Springs, SD to Fred and Marie (Regynski) Schroeder. On July 21st 1963, she was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Lyle (Butch) McLaughlin and made their home in Rapid City. She worked in the optical field for over 20 years and Black Hills Surgery Center for 5 years before retiring. She loved sewing, cooking, working in her garden and most of all spending time with her family and friends.

Survivors include her lifelong best friend and husband of 54 years, Lyle (Butch) McLaughlin of Rapid City, her son's Corey (Susan) McLaughlin of Rapid City, Robert (Michele) McLaughlin of Phoenix, Arizona, her sisters Shirley of Wessington Springs, Pat of Sioux Falls and her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents and brother Richard.

A visitation will be held on Friday, September 14, 2018 from 5:00pm until 7:00pm at Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, September 15 at Calvary Lutheran Church in Rapid City.

Interment will be in Mt. View Cemetery.

A memorial has been established.