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Stephan Bonnar Obituary

Stephan Patrick Bonnar

LAS VEGAS, NV -

Stephan Patrick Bonnar, 45, of Las Vegas, NV formerly of Munster, IN, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Andrea Brown Bonnar; son, Griffin; brothers, John (Cindy) and Brent Bonnar; Sister-in-law, Cassaundra (Patrick) Donahoe; parents, John and Rosemary Bonnar and in-laws, David and Jeanenne Brown; Uncles, Robert (Penny) Bonnar and John, Joseph, Michael, James and William (Ellen) Michuta; aunts, Margie Strzemp, Jeanne and Patricia Michuta. Numerous cousins, friends, dogs and cats. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Agnes Bonnar, John and Veronica Michuta.

Stephan was born and raised in Munster, IN. He graduated from Munster High School and Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. In Las Vegas, Stephan competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship culminating in being inducted in the initial UFC Hall of Fame class.

Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, January 21, 2023 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. with a Memorial service at 4:00 p.m. at KISH FUNERAL HOME, 10000 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN. Come share favorite remembrances of Stephan with family and friends. www.kishfuneralhome.net

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

Published by The Times on Jan. 15, 2023.

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Joe hroch

January 9, 2024

Was great guy

Cat

April 21, 2023

Super great guy. The Bonnar family, I'm thinking of you. Sending love always. He was always lovely. I'm proud of you. My best.
Cat Simpson. Rest in peace my dear.

Catherine Simpson

April 21, 2023

You are loved Stephan. May you rest in peace. My heart goes out to the family. I've known the family for really all of my life. I with you my dear.
Catherine Simpson

Earth & Sky Memorial

Tom and Allissa

Sent Flowers

Joshua

January 19, 2023

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Joshua

January 19, 2023

Condolances to the Bonnar Family . Stephan was generous,humble & larger then life . Gonna miss ya Big Fella ! Rest easy mate ,till I see ya again! Your buddy APE .
Joshua Fares

Sam "Shamar" Stolynich

January 17, 2023

Was a tough & fair rival, wish his family good thoughts.

Phyllis Gelata

January 16, 2023

Dear Bonnar Family,
Keeping you in our prayers. May he rest peacefully in God's care. Love, Gelata Family

Joe Hroch

January 16, 2023

Was great guy

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10000 Calumet Ave., Munster, IN 46321

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Kish Funeral Home & Cremation Services - Munster

10000 Calumet Ave., Munster, IN 46321

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