CHRISTOPHER — Bonnie Kerkemeyer, 73, died at 8:02 a.m., Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at home.
Bonnie was born September 13, 1944, in Oak Park, IL, the daughter of Stanley and Bette (Camden) Johnson.
She married Richard Kerkemeyer on September 12, 1966 and he preceded her in death in 1996.
Bonnie attended First Baptist Church of Christopher, was a homemaker, child care provider and with her husband, owner of the S&S Tavern in Christopher. She was a courageous victor over breast cancer and was known for her infectious smile and caring soul.
Bonnie is survived by her sons Randy and wife, Terra Kerkemeyer; Craig and wife, Kelly Kerkemeyer, all of Christopher; one daughter, Lisa Jones and husband, Eric, of Valier; Grandchildren, Kara Stark, Michael Stark, Kailey Kerkemeyer, Khortnee Kerkemeyer, Cadi Kerkemeyer, Bailee Jones, Beau Jones, Bryce Jones, Charlie Swisher and Megan Wilson; sisters: Judi and husband, Bruce Anderson of Greenville, SC; Pamela Bloustine of Edmond, OK; Wendy and husband Jerry Harrison of Chicago, IL; Kim and husband Ricky Johnson of Oak Lawn, IL; Laurie and husband Tom Gotsis of Chesterfield, MO; Laurel and husband Dave of McKinney, TX; brothers: Ken and wife, Kathy Johnson of Rockford, IL; Jim and wife, LaDonna of Minooka, IL; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Also some of her very special kids: Schuyler, Simon, Sidney and Kane Stephens and Kelsey “ Jeano” Clark whom she cared for when they were young. They and their parents were very special to her.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, husband and son Richard “Rick” Kerkemeyer, II.
Services will be on Monday, May 7, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher with Pastor Matt Crain officiating. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 6, 2018 and 9 a.m. until time of service on Monday at the funeral home. Burial will be at the Harrison Cemetery in Buckner.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rick Kerkemeyer Memorial Scholarship fund and will be accepted at the funeral home.
For more information or to sign the online guest register, please visit www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
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