Mary Bonham's Obituary
Mary Jane Bonham (nee Keegan), age 85, of Westlake, passed away Friday, July 18, 2008, at the Lutheran Home, Westlake.
Born in Cleveland, she had resided in Westlake since 2000 having moved from North Ridgeville.
At one time, she worked in the offices of Thompson Products in Willoughby and as a bookkeeper for POC Brewery in Cleveland.
Mrs. Bonham was a member of St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church, N. Ridgeville.
She enjoyed volunteering at St. John West Shore Hospital and as a Girl Scout leader. She also enjoyed flower gardening.
Survivors include her daughters, Barbara (Gary) Gnatek of Sherril, NY, Renee (Bob) Decker of Avon Lake, Irene (David) Petras of Strongsville; son, Neil (Beverly) Bonham of Lancaster; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond in 2000; brothers, Frederick and Ralph Keegan; parents, Harry and Anna Keegan.
Friends may call Tuesday from 5-8 PM at the David Bogner Family Funeral Home, 36625 Center Ridge Road, N. Ridgeville, where a prayer service will be held 9:00 AM Wednesday followed by 9:30 AM Mass at St Julie Billiart Church 5500 Lear Nagle Rd. N. Ridgeville. Rev. Dr. Richard Gonser will be the celebrant. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Westlake.
Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Hospice 2500 East 22nd St. Cleveland, Ohio 44115-3204.
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