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Luella M. Bonner
1932 - 2025
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- Luella M. Bonner
August 14, 1932 - August 12, 2025
Luella M Bonner Obituary
Luella Margaret Bonner, 92, of Clear Lake, Iowa, passed away Tuesday,
August 12, 2025, at Oakwood Care Center, Clear Lake.
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 16,
2025, at Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 First Ave. North, Clear Lake,
with Pastor Adam Henaman officiating. Visitation will be held one hour
prior to the service. Inurnment will follow at Ell Township Cemetery,
Klemme, Iowa.
Luella was born August 14, 1932, in Klemme, Iowa, the daughter of Albert
and Leona (Buseman) Priebe. She graduated from Klemme High School in 1950
and went on to attend Hamilton Business College in Mason City. Following
her education, she worked for the B.R. Dunn Law Office before becoming a
telephone operator.
On October 11, 1952, Luella was united in marriage to Francis Ames, and
the couple made their home in rural Rockwell. Together, they were blessed
with five children. In 1954 they moved to Klemme and, a year later, to the
home farm. Luella and Francis later parted ways in 1975.
Luella dedicated 20 years to the Hancock and Cerro Gordo County Department
of Human Services, retiring in 1995. She also enjoyed working for the Surf
Ballroom for many years, where she met countless friends.
On February 18, 1988, Luella married Jim Bonner. They made their home in
Swaledale before retiring to Clear Lake in 1994. In retirement, Luella and
Jim wintered in La Feria, Texas, at the VIP Park, where they made
treasured memories with friends.
Luella enjoyed crafting, crocheting, birdwatching, and tending to her
flower gardens. She was an avid Iowa Hawkeye fan and will be remembered
for her lively spirit, quick wit, and feisty personality that brightened
the lives of those around her. Luella was a volunteer at the Lime Creek
Nature Center.
She is survived by her children, Mark (Carol) Ames, Nancy Nieman, Steve
(Mary Jo) Ames, and Doug (Carol) Ames; grandchildren, Jeremy Ames,
Jennifer (Jon) Holbach, Gregory Nieman, Tanya (Eric) Wolvers, Jenna (Nick)
Wellik, Merrielle Hinz, and Cherilyn (Dustin) Hazelwood;
great-grandchildren, Christian, Kayden, MacKenzie, Jack, Jed, Brenna,
Ames, Sydney, Macie, Adrian, Jordan, Grace, and Bella; stepchildren, Jane
(Dennis) Behr, Jamie Bonner, and Jodi (Doug) Klause; step-grandchildren,
Jerrad Behr, Andrea Sauser, and Jennifer Behr; and five
step-great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews, Ed Gaffney, Randy Gaffney,
Scott, Beth and David Jaberg.
Luella was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Jim Bonner; infant
son, David Ames; infant granddaughter, Amy Nieman; stepson, Jack Bonner;
step-grandson, Cory Behr; and sisters, Lucille (Dick) (Gaffney)and Miriam
(Gene) Jaberg.
Visitation: Saturday, August 16, 2025, 9:30AM - 10:30AM, Ward Van Slyke
Colonial Chapel, 310 1st Avenue North, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Service: Saturday, August 16, 2025, 10:30AM, Ward Van Slyke Colonial
Chapel, 310 1st Avenue North, Clear Lake, IA 50428
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source: Ward Van Slyke Colonial Chapel, 310 1st Avenue North, Clear
Lake, IA 50428; phone 641-357-2193
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