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This memorial website was created in the memory of our loved one, Bonnie Lou Kirman who was born in Illinois on July 2, 1938 and passed away on January 25, 2007 at the age of 68. We will remember her forever.
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Bonnie / John Townsend (Classmate & Friend )
Jerry, I just heard about your loss last night from Pat Bridgewater Meeks and what a complete shock it was. I am so, so sorry to hear this and what a loss it has to be. Naturally, I have been thinking about all of our school da...
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Loving Friend / Jeannie Herbst (friend)
Jerry, Kay, Kevin & the "Girls"-Thank you for sharing this amazing woman with me. As a neighbor, friend & surrogate mother, Bonnie filled in all the places that were voids in my life. She challenged me to look at all that good "...
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Bonnie will always be in my heart.... / Debbie Westlake (friend)
I was blessed to have Bonnie as a friend for 17 yrs.
I never knew anyone as caring and kindhearted as she was. If she knew someone was in need of something, she would help whether it was a person or animal. Always ready to give....never wa...
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A shining star / Amy Whetstone (Friend)
Jerry, Kay and Kevin,I am so sorry for your loss. It is a loss to all who knew Bonnie. She was always smiling and like a ray of sunshine on a rainy day. She was like a mom to me and I will always treasure the wonderful memories I ha...
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W.H.S. Classmates / Alice &. Bob Neirynck (W.H.S. classmate )
Jerry & Family,
We are so sorry to read of Bonnie's passing. She always had such a bubbly & happy personality, We are sure she will be missed by many.
Bob & Alice
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Jerry, you are in our prayers. / Ellen & Wayne Butler (Friend/Co-worker) Read >> |
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Bonnie will always be with us, in our hearts / Lisa, Bob, Robert & Caleb Wilson (Butler) (Friend/Co-worker) Read >> |
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For Jerry Kirman / Daryl & Linda Godke (Cousin to Jerry ) Read >> |
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Condolences / Milly Geltmker (Friend) Read >> |
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What a wonderful person / Todd Roberts (Friend) Read >> |
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One of my favorite people / Andrea And Eric White (Friend) Read >> |
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| Her legacy |
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Biography
Bonnie Lou Kirman, 68, of Peoria, passed away at 9:55 a.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2007 at home.
Bonnie was born on July 2, 1938 in Bushnell, daughter of Maurice and Dorothy Mae Wilson Keime. She grew up in Kewanee and married Jerry L. Kirman on November 18, 1957 in New Buffalo, MI. Bonnie and Jerry moved, with their young family, to Peoria in 1963.
Bonnie is survived by her husband, Jerry of Peoria; daughter, Kay of California; son, Kevin of Peoria; sister, Sandy (Garnet) Kremzow of Kewanee; and cousin, Leon (Carol) Alden of Bartonville.
She was preceded in death by her parents; infant son, Brian Keith; sister, Kay Keime; and stepfather, Joe Coretto.
Bonnie retired from furniture sales, most recently from Ashley Furniture in Peoria, and was formerly employed, for eight years, with Steger’s Furniture in Pekin, where she made many close friends. She had previously worked for the Peoria Sears Department Store in the furniture, shoe and jewelry departments. Bonnie received various sales awards throughout her career.
Bonnie was a State Champion Bowler and played in various leagues throughout the Peoria area. She was active in the Corrington Neighborhood Watch program and loved gardening, collecting and antiquing. Bonnie was a dear friend to many and became a loving surrogate sister, mother, grandmother and daughter to many. She was passionate about her family and her dogs.
Bonnie enjoyed spending time with her close friends, Margo Latham, Debbie Westlake, Jeannie Herbst, Brenda and Edie Janes, Lou Gene Williams, Amy Whetstone and Andrea White.
She was a fan of the Chicago Cubs and enjoyed collecting Scotties, quilts and folk art. She enjoyed listening to eclectic music, but Elvis was her favorite. She enjoyed spending her time at the Glen Oak Conservatory, in her garden, visiting antique shops in central Illinois and at Forest Park Nature Center.
Bonnie loved her backyard and reinventing her garden each year. She also loved finding folk art pieces with her friends. She especially loved spending time with her family and her "babies", Maggie, Millie and Manda. She was a loving, caring, giving and funny woman.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, January 29, 2007 at First English Lutheran Church, 725 E. Forrest Hill in Peoria, with the Rev. Dr. James Lillie officiating. Visitation will be held from 3 – 5 p.m. on Sunday at Clary Funeral Consultants, 1625 Candletree Drive in Peoria. Cremation rites will be accorded, following services. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Glen Oak Park Conservatory. |
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| Bonnie's Photo Album |
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