Bonita “Bonnie” Ramaekers, 76, of Humphrey, Neb., died Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in Columbus, Neb.
Mass of Christian Burial was at 10 a.m., on Tuesday, June 20. Visitation was on Monday, June 19, from 5-7 p.m., followed by a vigil at 7 p.m.. Visitation resumed on Tuesday, June 20, from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. A Christian Mothers Rosary was held on Monday, June 19, at 4:30 p.m.. All services were at Saint Francis Catholic Church in Humphrey, Neb. Interment was at the Saint Francis Catholic Cemetery immediately following the funeral mass. Memorials may be directed to Humphrey Right to Life.
Bonita “Bonnie” Jean Ramaekers was born November 20, 1946, in Humphrey, Neb., to William and Angela (Borer) Stenger. She grew up on a farmstead north of Lindsay and graduated from Lindsay Holy Family High School in 1964. Bonnie married Paul Ramaekers of Humphrey on June 21, 1969, at Holy Family Parish in Lindsay. Paul and Bonnie made their home on a farmstead near Cornlea, Neb., where they farmed and raised their nine children.