Imelda B. Bonell
December 30, 1921 -
March 13, 2016
Imelda B. Bonell, age 94, of Kenosha died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at Home Inspired Senior Living Center, Somers.
Imelda was born on December 30, 1921 in Kenosha a daughter of Leo and Mary (Wilpolt) Berres. She attended St. George Elementary School and was a graduate of Kenosha High School.
As a young woman, Imelda was employed in the office of the Simmons Co. in Kenosha. Following her marriage she dedicated herself to being a proud and attentive wife and mother.
On March 15, 1944 at St. George Catholic Church she was united in marriage to Dr. Blair Bonell. Sadly, he preceded her in death on January 22, 2007.
Imelda was a member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church and a former member of St. Mark Catholic Church where she had been a member of the Christian Women. She also taught CCD and assisted in the Learning Center while a member of St. Mark. She was an avid golfer and could often be found playing a round at either The Kenosha Country Club or Bristol Oaks.
She immensely enjoyed playing Bridge throughout her life. As a season ticket holder she was a consummate Packers fan. Her favorite memories were created as the family joined together at the family cottage in the North Woods of WI.
Left to remember Imelda’s legacy are her five children. Thomas (Cynthia) Bonell, Mary Alice (A. Lee) Dickerson, Jean Ann (Martin) Burns, Michael (Marie) Bonell and Theresa (Richard) Meeker: her fourteen grandchildren, and 27 great grandchildren.
She is further survived by her daughter in law, Jamie Bonell; her sister, Lorraine Wettengel, and two brothers, Eugene (Lois) and Gerald (Marlene) Berres.
Along with her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a son David Bonell, and a sister Lois Morgan.
In lieu of flowers, memorial remembrances to St. Joseph Catholic Academy, 2401 – 69th St. Kenosha, WI 53143 or Home Inspired Senior Living, 1201 Village Centre Dr., Kenosha WI 53144 would be appreciated by her family.
The family would like to thank Home Inspired Senior Loving for the compassionate care they provided Imelda. They would also like to extend a special thank you to her dedicated caregivers that made it possible for her to stay in her home until the age of 92.
Service Info
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 19, 2016 beginning with a prayer service at 11:15 a.m. at the Piasecki-Althaus Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 Noon at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church. Interment will follow in St. George Cemetery.
Posted by:
Judy MiglianoDearest Terry,Rich and family, Deepest sympathies on the loss of your Mother, Grandmother. May you find comfort in knowing your friends care. Judy Migliano Punta Gorda, Florida
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The Herman FamilyWe extend our sincere condolences to Imelda's entire family. In this sad time may you find strength from God's promise that we can be reunited with our loved ones, who have fallen asleep in death, by means of a resurrection. And that he will bring this "enemy" death to nothing.-John 5:28;1 Corinthians 15:26. May this precious hope that awaits us and the love of support and friends bring you a measure of comfort now and in the days ahead.
Posted by:
Leola SharfinskiPlease accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother and sister. Unfortunately I will be out of town at the time of the service on Friday night and Saturday, but I will have you all in my prayers. As a first cousin of Imelda's, I would love to be there to see Lorraine, Eugene and Gerald, if they are in attendance, but I am leaving for three weeks in Florida on the 16th. Your mother had a long good life and I know she will be sadly missed. Sincerely, Leola (Flynn) Sharfinski
