Memorial services for Bonnilyn Rae Bond were conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, December 16, 2016, at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, MO, with Pastor Keith Bailey officiating.
Visitation was from 2-3 p.m. Friday, at the Eaton Funeral Home in Sullivan, MO.
Bonnilyn Rae Johnson was born on August 28, 1950, in Eau Claire, WI, to the late Garland and Beverly (Wingad) Johnson-Kraus, and was adopted later in life by Donald Roberts. She grew up in Eau Claire, attended and graduated from Memorial High School class of 1968, and was an avid Green Bay Packer fan and shareholder. Bonnilyn lived with her family in California for a time before moving to Missouri. She married Len Bond and they later divorced. Bonnilyn was employed by Super 8 Motel and eventually became the manager. Under her leadership, the Cuba Super 8 won many awards and she individually won the Golden Pineapple Hospitality Award in 2001, a very rare international award. Bonnilyn was very involved in the city of Cuba and Crawford County, including serving as president of the Chamber of Commerce and as the Democratic nominee for County Treasurer, a race she lost by only 1 percent of the vote. She was a very caring and giving person and was involved in the Red Cross. Bonnilyn retired from her position at Super 8 because of a work-related injury. After retirement, she spent some time with her sister, Becki, in Wisconsin. Bonnilyn loved her family, her dog, Babey T, and enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s sports activities and watching daytime soap opera and crime-solving shows. She placed great value and pride in her family.
Bonnilyn is survived by three children; Rick Johnson and wife Crista of St. Louis, MO, Tina Holbrook of Leasburg, MO, and Beverly Siler of St. Paul, Minnesota; eight grandchildren: Ryan Dunakey, Christopher Davis, Ricky Johnson, Alec Mathews, Cade Johnson, Marten Mathews, Masen Mathews and Ellie Johnson; three great-grandchildren: Christopher II, Charlee and Bentlee; one brother, Gary Johnson of Ohio; two sisters, Rebecca Berg of Eau Claire, Wisconsin, and Elizabeth (David) Tellock of Omro, WI; and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Bonnilyn was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Brittany and her beloved dog, Babey T.
Bonnilyn passed away Monday, December 12, 2016, at the home of her daughter, Tina, in Leasburg, MO. Her wishes were to be cremated.
Friends may send condolences to the family at www.eatonfuneralhome.com.