Bonnie J. Bookless

Bonnie J. Bookless obituary, Wichita, KS

Bonnie J. Bookless

Bonnie Bookless Obituary

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Bonnie J. Bookless, 86, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on September 18, 2024 at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Cale and Iva McCormick; her sister, Doris Gibbs; and her brother, Jim McCormick. Bonnie is survived by her husband, Lawrence Bookless; and her daughter, Lisa Donley (Kelly), both of Wichita. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Megan (Kevin) Brashears of Chicago, IL, Maggie Donley of Wichita, and Zac Donley of Washington, DC.
Bonnie was the family's social butterfly, belonging to many groups, including PEO and, most recently, Sunflower Friends in Wichita. She enjoyed attending Lunch Bunch with her friends on Wednesdays, Happy Hour any day of the week and meeting for breakfast on Thursdays. She could often be found playing bridge, hand and foot, and bunko. If you asked about her grandchildren, you'd better take a seat - she loved sharing stories about them. She was overjoyed when her first great-grandchild, Roman, joined the family in February. She will be missed by all.
A memorial has been established with Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, 1550 N. Chapel Hill St., Wichita, KS 67206.
Services are in the care of Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Downing & Lahey Mortuaries & Crematory - East Wichita

6555 E. Central, Wichita, KS 67206-1924

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August 30, 2024

Mary Thurman posted to the memorial.

August 27, 2024

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August 27, 2024

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Mary Thurman

August 30, 2024

Bonnie and Larry were our neighbors for about 20 years in Great Bend. From the day we moved in they were right there bringing over food, helping plant trees or taking care of our kitties and introducing us to Kansas State football!! Such wonderful neighbors I will never find again! So happy we reconnected these past few years.
Much love from the Thurman´s

Mary Smith

August 27, 2024

Mary Smith

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Mary Smith

August 27, 2024

I can´t remember the first time we met but I will always remember the wonderful times we shared! Bonnie will remain in my heart forever.

Connie Speer

August 24, 2024

As a previous Sunflower friends member I was lucky to be a partner with Bonnie when playing Hand and Foot. She enjoyed winning as I do, so we had fun! Will miss her dearly. Connie Speer

Linda S. Hart

August 23, 2024

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Linda S. Hart

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Linda S. Hart

August 23, 2024

Bonnie approached me at the first coffee I attended for Sunflower Friends. She heard I was from Great Bend. I had never met her and Larry before, but they lived around the corner from my dad. Also, she lived across the street from my good friends, Mary and Craig Thurman. We shared the love of being KSU fans. I was one of the lucky ones she invited to be in her Lunch Bunch which she loved to at each months. Also, I played many card games and enjoyed many Happy Hours with her. We will all miss her very much, and it has left a huge hole in my heart.

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