Bona Schmeling
August 21, 2008
“Bonnie” Schmeling, 67 died August 21, 2008 at her home in Des Moines. She was born December 19, 1940 in Des Moines to Clarence and Lenore Lemar.
A Mass of Celebration will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday, August 23, 2008 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with burial following in Laurel Hill Cemetery. A vigil service will be 6:30p.m. Friday at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home with visitation from 5-7:30 p.m.
Bonnie retired after 30 years as office manager for Marquardt Advertising/Competitive Edge. She was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church and past vice president of the Altar and Rosary Society. She also was involved with Homebound Ministries.
Bonnie is survived by her loving husband; Don Schmeling, daughter; Sheryl (Terry) Newell; son Dave Schmeling; five grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her parents, and one brother, Lee Lemon.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Deborah Turner, Deb Schnoor and the Mercy 8-South nurses and staff for the wonderful care they provided for Bonnie over the past several months. They would also like to thank Mercy Hospice.
Memorials may be made to Mercy Hospice or St. Anthony’s Altar and Rosary Society.
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Karen (Fett) Shimp
08/22/2008
Don, Dave, Sherri and family,
What a great loss. Bonnie will be so missed. She was such a bright, shining smile and personality at our Schmeling dinners in Casey. I will remember her infectious laugh, her wonderful conversation and acceptance of everyone. My deepest sympathies to you all at this very difficult time. I am thankful that Bonnie is with her Lord and out of pain. I know we will all see her again one day.
Karen
Larry & Rita
08/21/2008
Our thoughts & prayers are with all of you. Will miss Bonnie more than words. She was a wonderful, wonderful Lady. God bless all of you.