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Obituary for LaVonda "Bonnie" M. Letson
LaVonda M. “Bonnie” Letson, 92, of Mount Carmel, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Oakview Heights Continuous Care and Rehab.
Bonnie was born January 9, 1924 in Litchfield, IL, the only child of John Nesler and Naomi (Rister) Nesler. She married Marshall George Letson on November 11, 1960 and he preceded her in death in 2009 after nearly forty nine years of marriage.
Bonnie was a devoted homemaker to her family. She enjoyed reading and word search puzzles. She enjoyed spending time with her family and her grandchildren had a special place in her heart. Bonnie was a member of the Bellmont Christian Church. She will be deeply missed by all who loved her.
She is survived by her children, John and his wife Mary Letson of Vincennes, IN, Mary Lou Letson, Chuck and his wife Martha Letson and Larry Letson all of Mount Carmel; nine grandchildren, Derrick Letson, Brad Letson, Joseph Sanders, Brian Sanders, Madeline Scott, Jacob Toutloff, Nate Letson, Levi Flory and Lindsey Flory.
In addition to her husband, Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents.
Family and friends are invited to gather for a visitation from 11:00a.m. -1:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 13, 2016 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 13, 2016 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home with Minister David Shain officiating. Burial will follow at Antioch Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Bonnie’s memory to Oblong Children’s Christian Home, 4094 E 1050th Ave. Oblong, IL 62449. Envelopes will be at the funeral home or can be mailed to Keepes Funeral Home, 1500 North Cherry Street, Mount Carmel, IL 62863.
Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Bonnie’s tribute wall and leave online condolences for the Letson family, please visit www.KeepesFuneralHome.com.
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Bonnie was born January 9, 1924 in Litchfield, IL, the only child of John Nesler and Naomi (Rister) Nesler. She married Marshall George Letson on November 11, 1960 and he preceded her in death in 2009 after nearly forty nine years of marriage.
Bonnie was a devoted homemaker to her family. She enjoyed reading and word search puzzles. She enjoyed spending time with her family and her grandchildren had a special place in her heart. Bonnie was a member of the Bellmont Christian Church. She will be deeply missed by all who loved her.
She is survived by her children, John and his wife Mary Letson of Vincennes, IN, Mary Lou Letson, Chuck and his wife Martha Letson and Larry Letson all of Mount Carmel; nine grandchildren, Derrick Letson, Brad Letson, Joseph Sanders, Brian Sanders, Madeline Scott, Jacob Toutloff, Nate Letson, Levi Flory and Lindsey Flory.
In addition to her husband, Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents.
Family and friends are invited to gather for a visitation from 11:00a.m. -1:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 13, 2016 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 13, 2016 in the Chapel of Keepes Funeral Home with Minister David Shain officiating. Burial will follow at Antioch Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made in Bonnie’s memory to Oblong Children’s Christian Home, 4094 E 1050th Ave. Oblong, IL 62449. Envelopes will be at the funeral home or can be mailed to Keepes Funeral Home, 1500 North Cherry Street, Mount Carmel, IL 62863.
Keepes Funeral Home is serving the family with the arrangements. To view Bonnie’s tribute wall and leave online condolences for the Letson family, please visit www.KeepesFuneralHome.com.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Wednesday
13
Apr
11:00 AM
- 1:00 PM
Keepes Funeral Home
1500 N. Cherry
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
Funeral Service
Wednesday
13
Apr
1:00 PM
- 1:00 PM
Keepes Funeral Home
1500 N. Cherry
Mount Carmel, IL 62863
Cemetery Details
Location
Antioch Cemetery
Keensburg, IL
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