Bonnie Knuth

Bonnie Knuth, 79, of Lexington, Nebraska, died Sunday, May 10, 2009, Elwood, Nebraska following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born May 11, 1929, at Wood River, Nebarska to Edward P. and Mattie Ellen (Likes) Williams. Bonnie moved to Lexington as a young girl and graduated from Lexington High School with the class of 1947. Bonnie was united in marriage to Clyde James Adams on May 2, 1948, at the United Methodist Church in Lexington. Two children were blessed to this marriage, Chris and Marcia. He preceded her in death in 1971. She then was married to Robert Knuth on July 7, 1973, at Lexington. Bob also preceded her in death. Bonnie was always active and involved. She worked in the Dawson County Assessor’s office for many years, a legal secretary for attorney Hugh Stuart and a clerk at Barmore Drug Store. At the time of her death she worked part-time at Kitabee Book Store. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, the VFW Auxiliary and Order of the Eastern Star. Bonnie’s interests varied greatly; she enjoyed music, playing the piano, reading, dancing, visiting with people as she was a “people person” and always smiling. She also loved flowers and birds. Bonnie loved to cook and bake and considered her neighbors as part of her family. She will be so missed by all who knew and loved her. Survivors include one son: Chris and Debbie Adams of Eagle, Colorado One daughter: Marcia Joye of Bellingham, Washington Four grandchildren: Nathan and Shawna Adams of Eagle, Colorado, Joshua Joye of Salt Lake City, Utah and Heather Joye of Conway, Arkansas Three stepsons: Greg Knuth of Des Moines, Iowa; James Knuth of Council Bluffs, Iowa and Robert Knuth of Kansas. One stepdaughter: Lori Knuth of Iowa Numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. Bonnie was preceded in death, in addition to her husbands, by her parents. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, May 13, 2009, at 12:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Lexington with Reverend Todd Karges officiating. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery at Lexington. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 12, 2009, from 5-7 p.m. at the Reynolds-Love Chapel in Lexington. Memorials are suggested to the VFW Auxiliary or the Lexington Public Library. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is in charge of arrangements. Please direct online condolences to: reynoldslovefuneralhome.com.