Fort Madison, Iowa
Oct 19, 1946 – Mar 13, 2018 (Age 71)
Karen Kay Bonta, 71, of rural Fort Madison, died unexpectedly Tuesday, March 13, 2018, in Arizona, the result of a car accident while enjoying a morning walk with her husband, Bob.
She was born Oct. 19, 1946, in Keokuk, to Carrel and Leona Meeker Bruder and was raised by Carrel and Helen...Read MoreAs the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Always will be with you as I remember my friend and Bob and their wedding , We had many good times and she was an awesome classmate and they did so much for the community,etc. Wonderful couple. My love to you all. Love, Lianne
Lianne Moyer
March 10, 2019 | Morris, IL | Classmate
Deepest Sympathy to their family dealing with this . Prayers are with you
Sharon Lee
July 17, 2018 | IA
So sorry for the loss of Karen and Bob they were good people! What a loss our prayers will be with the family!
Lou Baxter
March 26, 2018 | Ft. Madison, IA | Friend
There are no words to say that can ease the pain of loss we all feel when we lose 2 of the most wonderful people I was so blessed to know for many years. Wish I could have seen them more often over the years. We had great times in high school and I can still hear her voice. Bob was a super friendly person- their smiles lit up the room . God bless you all. Love, LianneLeach Moyer
Lianne Moyer
March 25, 2018 | Morris, IL
My deepest sympathy to the Bonta family. Bob and Karen were educators from head to toe, and mostly from the heart. Such fun-loving and caring people. A tragic loss to all who knew them.
Connie (Merschbrock) Bowen
Connie Bowen
March 24, 2018 | Middletown, IA | Coworker
Karen and I worked in the guidance office together at FMJr. High, which is now the new middle school. I absolutely adored her and we became great friends as well as colleagues. She was a wonderful friend and we shared many laughs. Her apple dumplings were a hit at every potluck, and she spoke of her children often. I am so sorry for their lose and my heart is sick for them. May they find comfort in knowing how proud both Bob and Karen were of them and their grandchildren.
Elma Overton
March 23, 2018 | Ft.Madison, IA | Friend
My sympathy to your whole family. Karen was a sorority sister, and I remember her smile and laugh.
Anne Johnson
March 23, 2018 | Friend
So sorry to hear of your loss of both Karen & Bob. We were colleagues of theirs in the education field. May you find strength in the love that surrounds you during this difficult time.
Tony & Linda Takai
March 21, 2018 | Kailua Kona, HI | Acquaintance
We did not know your parents but as residents of Fountain Hills we have been so touched by this tragedy. Our hearts, prayers and thoughts have been with you since we heard on that Tuesday morning. Our deepest sympathy to you all.
Jim and Susie Letts
March 21, 2018 | FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ