Bonita Louise Eckert, age 57 of Stanwood, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at home. She was born on December 15, 1958 in Detroit, MI the daughter of William J.E. and Audrey (Brothers) Binswanger. Bonita attended Ypsilanti High School until 1974 and graduated from St. Thomas High School in Ann Arbor in 1977. Bonita collected spoons from all over the world and enjoyed collecting genealogy and photos of her family. She looked forward to crossword puzzles, was a hard worker and always loved horses, which reminded her of her childhood. Bonita opened her home to many of the childrens friends, especially the man under the porch. She is survived by: four children, Brock (Kristy Wagner) Binswanger of Gaylord, Arron Parson of Stanwood, Tony (Heather) Parson of Big Rapids and Brianne Binswanger of Stanwood; four step-children, Rebecca (Cory Powell) of Howard City, Randolph Eckert of Mecosta, Veronica (Kelly Green) Eckert of Mecosta and Cameron Eckert of Mecosta; one brother, Brian Binswanger of FL and 21 grandchildren, who she adored and treasured spending time with. Bonita was preceded in death by her parents and husband Randy Eckert. The family will greet friends from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 4, 2016 at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids and from 10:00 a.m. to Noon on Tuesday at the Janowiak Funeral Home (320 N Washington St.) in Ypsilanti. Interment will be at St. John the Baptist Cemetery in Ypsilanti. Share a memory online at daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com The family will greet friends Sunday, December 4, 2016 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home 13985 Northland Drive Big Rapids,MI 49307 The family will greet friends Tuesday, December 6, 2016 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Janowiak Funeral Home 320 N. Washington Street Ypsilanti,MI 48917