Beverly J. Bonneur, 88, of Fulton, IL, died Thursday, February 1, 2018, at the Alverno Health Care Facility in Clinton, IA, with family by her side.
Beverly was born July 21, 1929, in Fulton, to John and Dena (Sikkema) DeWeerdt. She was educated in the Fulton Grade School and was a graduate of Fulton High School. Beverly married Harold L. Bonneur on September 26, 1947. They celebrated 70 years together. Beverly was dedicated to being a loving mother, a hardworking farm wife, and faithful church member. She enjoyed caring for her family by taking care of her “aunts,” her own mothers, and her children. Farming was a family business where she worked right along with her husband and her family. Being a Sunday School teacher, member of Hannah Mission, choir member, member of the Gideon’s Auxiliary, and part of the Evangelism Team were a few ways she showed her love for her Lord. She also organized the meals for many funerals over the years. Working alongside the people of Trinity Reformed Church brought her much love and joy.
Survivors include her husband, Harold of Fulton; Jacquelyn Kramer of Bettendorf, IA; Susan (Warren) Amman and Barbara (Gary) Siefken both of Fulton; Arlyn (Sheri) Bonneur of Morrison, IL; Daniel (Tammi) Bonneur of Waseca, MN; Lisa (Dean) Kuper of Shannon, IL; 14 grandchildren include Jason (Cara) Kramer; Benjamin (Lindsay) Kramer; Jill (Matt) Dobbe; John (Leslie) Amman; Jeffrey (Kelsey) Amman; William (Nikki) Siefken; Jenna (Ralph) Copeland; LeAnn (Adam) Schaefer; Adam (Kayleigh) Bonneur; Theron (Paulette) Bonneur; Drew Bonneur; Jordan (Stephanie) Bonneur; Anna and Leah Kuper. There are 19 great-grandchildren.
She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Arlene Dykema and Irma Swanson both of Fulton and Judy Dykstra of Waupun, WI; four brothers, Robert (Carol) DeWeerdt of Georgetown, TX, Leon (Elsie) DeWeerdt, Larry DeWeerdt, and Gene (Diane) DeWeerdt all of Mesa, AZ. She is also survived by a brother-in-law, Eugene Bonneur of Morrison and a sister-in-law, Kay Bonneur of Morris, IL. There are many loving nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by an infant daughter; her parents; three sisters, Betty Merema, Eunice Norman, and Lois DeWeerdt; six brothers, Arthur, Vernon, Marvin, Arnold, Jim, and Russell DeWeerdt.
The funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, February 5, 2018, at the Fulton Presbyterian Church in Fulton, IL, with Rev. Catherine Martin officiating.
Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, February 4, 2018, at the Fulton Presbyterian Church in Fulton, IL.
Interment will be at Fulton Township Cemetery in Fulton, IL.
Memorials have been established to Fulton Presbyterian Church and The Gideons.
The Fulton Chapel of the Bosma-Renkes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.