Rebecca Irene Bondi, age 71, of Christopher, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2023, at her home.
Rebecca was born on July 26, 1951, in Christopher, Illinois, the daughter of Pio Bondi and Jean (Webster) Bondi. She would marry Roy Swain and together they were married for over 30 years until their divorce.
She worked as a secretary at SIU-Carbondale, where retired, last working in the anthropology department.
Rebecca enjoyed needle point, knitting and photography. She enjoyed spending time with her family.
Surviving is her ex-husband and companion Roy Swain of Christopher, Illinois; her son Christopher Swain and wife Kathleen of Metropolis, Illinois; three grandchildren:
Thomas Swain, Kennedy Swain and Lincoln Swain; one brother William R. Bondi of Pinckneyville, Illinois.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Memorial contributions, in memory of Rebecca, may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, and will be accepted at the Leffler Funeral Home.
Ms. Bondi’s wishes are to be cremated with no public services.
Cremation arrangements are through the Leffler Funeral Home of Benton.
To leave online condolences to the family, or to share memories of Rebecca, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com
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