OBITUARY:
Margaret Ellen (Nelson) Bonsall was born November 24, 1929, to Harvey and Beatrice (Durham) Nelson in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She grew up in Council Bluffs and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1946. Margaret married John Bonsall on August 9, 1952, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The couple lived in Colorado Springs, Colo., while John was stationed in the Army. They then moved to Dunlap where they raised their family. Margaret and John started the family business, Bonsall TV. John died on October 27, 1981. Margaret was a member of the Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, and she was a 50-year member of the Eastern Star. She also enjoyed being a part of the Sunshine Club and the Tuesday morning tea group. Margaret was a faithful volunteer for community-wide activities. She supported and cheered at many school activities. While frequently visiting the residents at the Care Center, Margaret enjoyed the Red Hat Society and helping with bingo.
Margaret died peacefully on Tuesday, July 3, 2007, at Community Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family, in Missouri Valley, Iowa, attaining the age of 77 years, seven months, and nine days. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Jerry Nelson, and sister-in-law, Ida Nelson. She is survived by her five children, Jeri (Paul) Soderholm of Durham, N.H., Dick (Mary Jo) Bonsall of Dunlap, Iowa, Chuck (Brenda) Bonsall of Dow City, Iowa, Laurie (Spencer) Howard of Overland Park, Kan., Bill (Darlene) Bonsall of Clear Lake, Iowa; 14 grandchildren; one great grandchild; one brother, Wally Nelson of Council Bluffs, Iowa; one sister, Elizabeth (Dr. Dan) Mergens of Omaha, Neb.; many other relatives and friends; and her cat Peaches. Funeral services were held at the United Methodist Church in Dunlap, Iowa, Friday, July 6, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Carla Ingebretsen and Rev. Paul Strittmatter, SJ officiating. Musicians were Barbara Amsberry, Jennifer Bonsall for "In the Garden" and Jerry Baldwin "I Can Only Imagine." Interment was made at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap, Iowa. Pallbearers were Becky Soderholm, Patty Soderholm, Teresa Soderholm, Michael Bonsall, Matthew Bonsall, Jennifer Bonsall, Kaitlyn Bonsall, Chase Bonsall, Ben Howard, Dustin Howard, John Bonsall, Cassandra Bonsall, Mitchell Bonsall, Shannon Bonsall. Fouts Funeral Home of Dunlap was in charge of arrangements.
The Dunlap Reporter 2007
Margaret Ellen (Nelson) Bonsall was born November 24, 1929, to Harvey and Beatrice (Durham) Nelson in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She grew up in Council Bluffs and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1946. Margaret married John Bonsall on August 9, 1952, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The couple lived in Colorado Springs, Colo., while John was stationed in the Army. They then moved to Dunlap where they raised their family. Margaret and John started the family business, Bonsall TV. John died on October 27, 1981. Margaret was a member of the Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, and she was a 50-year member of the Eastern Star. She also enjoyed being a part of the Sunshine Club and the Tuesday morning tea group. Margaret was a faithful volunteer for community-wide activities. She supported and cheered at many school activities. While frequently visiting the residents at the Care Center, Margaret enjoyed the Red Hat Society and helping with bingo.
Margaret died peacefully on Tuesday, July 3, 2007, at Community Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family, in Missouri Valley, Iowa, attaining the age of 77 years, seven months, and nine days. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Jerry Nelson, and sister-in-law, Ida Nelson. She is survived by her five children, Jeri (Paul) Soderholm of Durham, N.H., Dick (Mary Jo) Bonsall of Dunlap, Iowa, Chuck (Brenda) Bonsall of Dow City, Iowa, Laurie (Spencer) Howard of Overland Park, Kan., Bill (Darlene) Bonsall of Clear Lake, Iowa; 14 grandchildren; one great grandchild; one brother, Wally Nelson of Council Bluffs, Iowa; one sister, Elizabeth (Dr. Dan) Mergens of Omaha, Neb.; many other relatives and friends; and her cat Peaches. Funeral services were held at the United Methodist Church in Dunlap, Iowa, Friday, July 6, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Carla Ingebretsen and Rev. Paul Strittmatter, SJ officiating. Musicians were Barbara Amsberry, Jennifer Bonsall for "In the Garden" and Jerry Baldwin "I Can Only Imagine." Interment was made at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap, Iowa. Pallbearers were Becky Soderholm, Patty Soderholm, Teresa Soderholm, Michael Bonsall, Matthew Bonsall, Jennifer Bonsall, Kaitlyn Bonsall, Chase Bonsall, Ben Howard, Dustin Howard, John Bonsall, Cassandra Bonsall, Mitchell Bonsall, Shannon Bonsall. Fouts Funeral Home of Dunlap was in charge of arrangements.
The Dunlap Reporter 2007
OBITUARY:
Margaret Ellen (Nelson) Bonsall was born November 24, 1929, to Harvey and Beatrice (Durham) Nelson in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She grew up in Council Bluffs and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1946. Margaret married John Bonsall on August 9, 1952, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The couple lived in Colorado Springs, Colo., while John was stationed in the Army. They then moved to Dunlap where they raised their family. Margaret and John started the family business, Bonsall TV. John died on October 27, 1981. Margaret was a member of the Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, and she was a 50-year member of the Eastern Star. She also enjoyed being a part of the Sunshine Club and the Tuesday morning tea group. Margaret was a faithful volunteer for community-wide activities. She supported and cheered at many school activities. While frequently visiting the residents at the Care Center, Margaret enjoyed the Red Hat Society and helping with bingo.
Margaret died peacefully on Tuesday, July 3, 2007, at Community Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family, in Missouri Valley, Iowa, attaining the age of 77 years, seven months, and nine days. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Jerry Nelson, and sister-in-law, Ida Nelson. She is survived by her five children, Jeri (Paul) Soderholm of Durham, N.H., Dick (Mary Jo) Bonsall of Dunlap, Iowa, Chuck (Brenda) Bonsall of Dow City, Iowa, Laurie (Spencer) Howard of Overland Park, Kan., Bill (Darlene) Bonsall of Clear Lake, Iowa; 14 grandchildren; one great grandchild; one brother, Wally Nelson of Council Bluffs, Iowa; one sister, Elizabeth (Dr. Dan) Mergens of Omaha, Neb.; many other relatives and friends; and her cat Peaches. Funeral services were held at the United Methodist Church in Dunlap, Iowa, Friday, July 6, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Carla Ingebretsen and Rev. Paul Strittmatter, SJ officiating. Musicians were Barbara Amsberry, Jennifer Bonsall for "In the Garden" and Jerry Baldwin "I Can Only Imagine." Interment was made at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap, Iowa. Pallbearers were Becky Soderholm, Patty Soderholm, Teresa Soderholm, Michael Bonsall, Matthew Bonsall, Jennifer Bonsall, Kaitlyn Bonsall, Chase Bonsall, Ben Howard, Dustin Howard, John Bonsall, Cassandra Bonsall, Mitchell Bonsall, Shannon Bonsall. Fouts Funeral Home of Dunlap was in charge of arrangements.
The Dunlap Reporter 2007
Margaret Ellen (Nelson) Bonsall was born November 24, 1929, to Harvey and Beatrice (Durham) Nelson in Council Bluffs, Iowa. She grew up in Council Bluffs and graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1946. Margaret married John Bonsall on August 9, 1952, in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The couple lived in Colorado Springs, Colo., while John was stationed in the Army. They then moved to Dunlap where they raised their family. Margaret and John started the family business, Bonsall TV. John died on October 27, 1981. Margaret was a member of the Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, and she was a 50-year member of the Eastern Star. She also enjoyed being a part of the Sunshine Club and the Tuesday morning tea group. Margaret was a faithful volunteer for community-wide activities. She supported and cheered at many school activities. While frequently visiting the residents at the Care Center, Margaret enjoyed the Red Hat Society and helping with bingo.
Margaret died peacefully on Tuesday, July 3, 2007, at Community Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her family, in Missouri Valley, Iowa, attaining the age of 77 years, seven months, and nine days. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Jerry Nelson, and sister-in-law, Ida Nelson. She is survived by her five children, Jeri (Paul) Soderholm of Durham, N.H., Dick (Mary Jo) Bonsall of Dunlap, Iowa, Chuck (Brenda) Bonsall of Dow City, Iowa, Laurie (Spencer) Howard of Overland Park, Kan., Bill (Darlene) Bonsall of Clear Lake, Iowa; 14 grandchildren; one great grandchild; one brother, Wally Nelson of Council Bluffs, Iowa; one sister, Elizabeth (Dr. Dan) Mergens of Omaha, Neb.; many other relatives and friends; and her cat Peaches. Funeral services were held at the United Methodist Church in Dunlap, Iowa, Friday, July 6, 2007, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Carla Ingebretsen and Rev. Paul Strittmatter, SJ officiating. Musicians were Barbara Amsberry, Jennifer Bonsall for "In the Garden" and Jerry Baldwin "I Can Only Imagine." Interment was made at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dunlap, Iowa. Pallbearers were Becky Soderholm, Patty Soderholm, Teresa Soderholm, Michael Bonsall, Matthew Bonsall, Jennifer Bonsall, Kaitlyn Bonsall, Chase Bonsall, Ben Howard, Dustin Howard, John Bonsall, Cassandra Bonsall, Mitchell Bonsall, Shannon Bonsall. Fouts Funeral Home of Dunlap was in charge of arrangements.
The Dunlap Reporter 2007
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