Bonnie Bruckner Obituary
Sadly, our beloved Bonnie Sharon Bruckner 79, passed away on January 3, 2026 in Crawford NE. Bonnie was born on February 4, 1946 to Richard and Evelyn Bruckner of Floral Park, NY. Bonnie had an impact on each person she interacted with. She was a stunning beautiful soul, strong, courageous, inspirational, kind, loving, funny, and full of joy. She lived her life well despite many challenges. Her greatest joys and accomplishments were the gift of being a mom, grandmother and the love of her cats. She has been interred into rest next to her parents Richard and Evelyn Bruckner, Bob and Gene. She is survived by her children Robert (Dianne), Michael (Dawn), Khory (Amy), and Billy (Chey). Bonnie also leaves behind a broken-hearted group of grand-children Dianna Finkral (Kevin), Samantha DeRosa (David), Joanna Hobbs (Taylor), Kyler Jameson (Tessa), Breanna Thompson (Nick), Lily Thompson, Shaylynn Montes (Church), Bailey Conner (Carl), Jonathan Conner, Ryan Montes and Zyler Montes, Julius and Celina DeRosa. Her legacy also includes her great grand-children Cadence, Jerick, Asher, Myra, Rose, Lily, and Jayden. She will be deeply missed.
Two events will honor Bonnie’s life:
A Celebration of Life
January 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM
Chamberlain Chapel
1700 US-20
Chadron NE, 69337
Burial service to follow in Long Island, New York.
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