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Mary Bonfert Obituary
After graduation she moved to the Chicago area where she worked for United States Instrument Rentals. Starting as a Collector she quickly worked her way up in the company eventually becoming one of their top sales people. In 1984 she moved to San Mateo, California where in 1986 she met her husband Martin Bonfert. Mary and Martin married in 1988 in Kauai Hawaii.
They moved to Richmond, Indiana where they raised their two children. Mary was the manager of the Blockbuster Store in Richmond for 13 years and under her leadership the store was rated 13th in Customer Service out of 6,500 stores. In 2008 they decided to move back West and settled in Reno, Nevada for a few years and then Auburn, California and eventually Redmond, Oregon. \
Mary was preceded in death by her Parents John and June (Morgan) Connolly, Sisters Carol and Irene (Honeycutt) and Brother Timothy Patrick. Mary is survived by her husband of 37 years Martin and children Kyle Martin and Charles Henry Bonfert.
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Joan Cummins
May 8, 2025
I am heartbroken over the loss of my best friend. She was like a sister, a confidant, and "Aunt Mary" to my children and grandchildren. In our 50 years of friendship, we had our share of shenanigans, belly laughs and tears. I'll miss her every day of my life. I offer my heartfelt condolences to her amazing family. Rest in Peace Mary Ann Connelly Bonfert! The world was truly a better place with you in it!
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