Bonita Ramaekers

1946 - 2023

Bonita 'Bonnie' Ramaekers

November 20, 1946 - June 14, 2023

Bonita "Bonnie" Ramaekers, 76, of Humphrey, Nebraska died Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in Columbus, Nebraska.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 20, 2023. Visitation will be on Monday June 19 from 5-7 p.m., followed by a vigil at 7 p.m. Visitation will resume on Tuesday, June 20, from 9-10 a.m. A Christian Mothers Rosary will be held on Monday, June 19, at 4:30 p.m. All services will be at Saint Francis Catholic Church in Humphrey, Nebraska. Interment will be at the Saint Francis Catholic Cemetery immediately following the funeral Mass.

Bonita "Bonnie" Jean Ramaekers was born Nov. 20, 1946, in Humphrey, Nebraska, to William and Angela (Borer) Stenger. She grew up on a farmstead north of Lindsay and graduated from Lindsay Holy Family High School in 1964. Bonnie married Paul Ramaekers of Humphrey on June 21, 1969, at Holy Family Parish in Lindsay. Paul and Bonnie made their home on a farmstead near Cornlea, Nebraska, where they farmed and raised their nine children.

Bonnie was very active in the community and the St. Francis Parish. Donating her time and talents to numerous groups, committees and community causes. She was particularly passionate with her involvement with the Humphrey Right to Life and the plight of the unborn.

Bonnie was an amazing mother and wife. She spent countless hours cooking, baking, sewing and raising her children. Her devotion to her faith, marriage and family guided her through life.

Preceding Bonnie in death are her daughter, Brenda; her parents; four sisters, Mary Jane, Jacqueline, Madonna and Mary Jo; and three brothers Richard, Adrian and William.

Bonnie is survived by her husband, Paul Ramaekers of Humphrey; daughter, Kimberly (Terry) Patzel of Lincoln; son, Brian of Columbus; son, Jamie (Michelle) of Lincoln; daughter, Janine (Scott) Strunc of Omaha; son, Steven (Jill) of Columbus; son, Kurt (Jenny) of Lincoln; son, Michael (Natalie) of Humphrey; son, Mark of Lincoln; 26 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Kathleen (Gary) Boettcher, Janice (Gene) Engelbert and Diane (Bill) Tworek; and two brothers, Glenn (Dee) Stenger and Daniel (Carolynne) Stenger.

Memorials may be directed to Humphrey Right to Life.

Condolences may be sent to www.duesmanfc.com