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2023
John Bonsell Obituary
Age 65 of Omaha. Passed away peacefully at his home, January 3, 2023, after reaching his goal to ring in the New Year. Johnny Mac was born on June 26, 1957 to Roger and Beverly Bonsell of the O.W. Ranch north of Lusk, WY. In a University of Nebraska teaching career spanning from 1982 to 2020, John molded many young, aspiring engineers first in Manufacturing Engineering Technology and later Construction Engineering (Durham School of Architecture and Construction).
John was preceded in death by his daughter, Chelsea; his brother Bill; and his parents. John is survived by his wife, Dana; his daughter, Amanda; sister, Connie (Rick) Lewellyn of College Place, WA; brothers: Bob (Tammy), and Jim (Jessie) of Lusk WY, and Cory (Nancy) of Omaha; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and -nephews.
SERVICES will be held at Southwest Church of the Nazarene (14808 Q Street, Omaha), Saturday, January 7th, at 3pm.
In lieu of gifts, a donation to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention would be greatly appreciated.
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Yvonne Moody
January 12, 2023
John was a valued colleague and member of the Industrial Technology Department at Chadron State College for many years. I missed his ready smile, always eager to assist others (me!) with technology issues and student projects - like homecoming floats!
Please know that John´s hard work ethic and generous spirit of sharing knowledge and skills lives on in the generations of students he taught.
My deepest condolences for your loss, Dana, Amanda and family!
Terry Taylor
January 7, 2023
Ms. Dana and Amanda. I´m so very sorry to hear of your loss. John was a great neighbor and friend. We had many deep conversations. The world is a better place because John was in it. May God Bless you during this time.
Kay Jaton
January 6, 2023
Dana and Amanda, I Would like to send my condolences. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dave Lueders
January 5, 2023
I had John as a Professor in my first semester at UNO 36 years ago. I think I had him as a Professor each semester during the four years there. We stayed active in SME (Society of Manufacturing Engineers). When John retired he called me up and gave me several of his Engineering books that he would no longer need and I brought them over to Metro Community College. He also came to our advisory committee meetings. He was a good friend and will be missed.
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