Bonnie Rae Ehmann

With hearts full of love and gratitude, the family of Bonnie Rae “Boo” Ehmann, 57, of Colorado, and most recently of Herndon, Kansas, shares her unexpected passing on October 7, 2025.

Bonnie was born in Manning, Iowa, to Don and Carolyn Bahr, who later made their home in Artesia, New Mexico. Both her parents and her beloved sister, Sue, preceded her in death.

She spent most of her life in Colorado, where she built homes filled with warmth, kindness, and unconditional love. She grew up in Castle Rock and graduated from High School in 1986, remaining connected to a small group of friends. Over the years, she made her home in Sedalia, Simla, and Wiggins, creating deep roots and lasting friendships in each community. She had the biggest heart—always ready to help anyone in need, always quick to forgive, and always there with a kind word or a hug.

A devoted mother, Bonnie, found her greatest joy in her family. She is survived by her children, Erika (Michael) Hamacher, Brandy Ehmann, and Eddie Ehmann, all of Colorado. Her children were her heart, her purpose, and the reason behind everything she did—she built her life around them, always putting their happiness before her own.

She was a proud and devoted grandmother to Letti Hamacher, Oxtin Hamacher, Brixtin Hamacher, Roxxi Hamacher, Edward Ehmann, and Emry Ehmann, who lovingly called her Oma. She carried their names proudly—tattooed on her arm as a symbol of her deep and lasting love.

Bonnie shared the past seven years with her loving partner, Gary Wahrman, and together they made their home in Herndon, Kansas, where they built a life full of love, laughter, and companionship.

She also leaves behind her former husband and lifelong friend, Ed Ehmann, with whom she shared 30 years together and 26 years of marriage, filled with love and family.

Bonnie lived a life built on hard work, kindness, and creativity. She spent her years raising her children, working as a waitress and as a school cook—doing whatever she could to stay close and involved in their lives, because for Bonnie, being near her kids was always what mattered most—gardening, crafting, cross-stitching, and cheering on her beloved Denver Broncos. She loved helping on the ranch and found joy in processing honey, collecting Precious Moments, and surrounding herself with the simple sweetness of Winnie the Pooh, whose gentle wisdom reflected her own outlook on life.

With her kind heart, warm humor, and selfless love, Bonnie made a difference in the lives of all who knew her. Her love will forever live on through the family she treasured and the countless people she brightened.

A celebration of Bonnie’s life will be held on Saturday, October 18th, 2025, at 2:00 PM (CST) at Baalmann Mortuary, 190 S. Franklin, Colby, Kansas. Following the service, family and friends are invited to join the family for a luncheon in loving memory of Bonnie. They will gather at Welcome Home Café, 2280 Southwind Ave, Colby, KS, immediately after the service until 5:00 p.m. Please come share a meal, memories, and stories as we celebrate Bonnie’s life together.

Memorials are suggested to the Ronald McDonald House (Denver, CO) and may be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences, please visit baalmannmortuary.com.

Bonnie will be remembered always for her kindness and her endless love — a heart so big it made the world brighter just by being here.

As Winnie the Pooh reminds us, love is something you can carry with you forever — even when the person you love isn’t far away, they live on in every kind and gentle thing you do.