In loving memory of

Merrill Ray Bonney
April 11, 1954 - August 24, 2022

Merrill R. Bonney, 68, of Maquoketa, Iowa, passed away on Wednesday evening, August 24, 2022, at Unity Point, St. Lukes Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

A celebration of his life will be held at 11 A.M., Thursday, September 1, 2022, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 P.M., Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa. Cremation has taken place.

Merrill Ray Bonney was born on April 11, 1954 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Larvel Ray and Fonda Faye (Fuglsang) Bonney. He was a 1972 graduate of Maquoketa High School and then earned his associate degree in Horticulture from Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids. He married Margaret Andrea Kleinsmith on August 28, 1976 in Maquoketa, Iowa. Two children were born from this marriage, Maranda and Marlena.

Merrill had worked as the groundskeeper for Camp Wyoming, and later for Rosenberg Auto Supply in Maquoketa as a front counter parts salesman, and lastly for J & P Cycles in Anamosa as a motorcycle technician.

Merrill enjoyed bowling and had bowled a 300 game along with several 299's! He also enjoyed duck hunting, bass fishing and riding motorcycles. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife, Margaret Bonney of Maquoketa, IA; daughters, Maranda (Tony Radloff) Bonney of Olin, IA, and Marlena Bonney of Maquoketa, IA; 3 grandchildren, Kaylyn, Jaylyn, and Irelyn; and a brother, William "Bill" (Sherry) Bonney of Maquoketa, IA. He was preceded in death by his parents.

In lieu of other expressions of sympathy, a Merrill R. Bonney memorial fund has been established.

Online Condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.

Tributes

Sherry Campbell wrote on Aug 31, 2022:

"Bill and Bonney Family, So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you."

Barb Notz wrote on Aug 30, 2022:

"I'm so very sorry to hear of Merrill's passing. Thinking of you all and sending positive thoughts and prayers. Hope your happy memories give you strength! "

Cindy Danels wrote on Aug 28, 2022:

"So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. "

Ron and Diane Frandsen wrote on Aug 27, 2022:

"So very sorry for your loss."

jerry&jillane renner wrote on Aug 27, 2022:

"rip merrill exceptional parts person,great sense of humor prayers for all of the bonneys."

Marge Shelton wrote on Aug 27, 2022:

"Margaret I am so sorry to read of the loss of your husband. You have my sympathy. "

Dianne Henry wrote on Aug 26, 2022:

"Margaret, and daughters: So very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you."

Dianne Fuller wrote on Aug 26, 2022:

"Margaret and family I am so sorry for your loss. Dianne Fuller"

Dorothy Steffen wrote on Aug 26, 2022:

"Margaret and family, I am so sorry for you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you."

Chris Heinrich wrote on Aug 26, 2022:

"Margaret, So very sorry to hear of your loss, know that I am thinking of you and your family."

Wendy Scott wrote on Aug 26, 2022:

"Margaret and family, I'm so sorry to hear of Merrill's passing. He always seemed like such a gentle giant. He was so kind and easy to visit with. The world has lost a good soul. God Bless you all and know that we are praying for you. Wendy Scott"

Gayle Hargrafen wrote on Aug 26, 2022:

"Margaret and girls,so sorry for your loss.Merrill was such a nice guy,and will be missed by all."

Elizabeth Lind wrote on Aug 26, 2022:

"Margaret I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family ?????"