In Remembrance Of
Bonnie Kellam
Bonnie Kellam, 80, of Plattsburg, MO passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on April 30, 2019.
Bonnie Lou Guenthner was born in Antigo, Wisconsin on June 3, 1938 to dairy and potato farmers George and Bernadyne Guenthner. She was the third daughter and the youngest of five children.
She graduated from Antigo High School in 1956 and went on to business school in Wausau, following which she procured a position with Employee Mutual Insurance. Seeking adventure, she convinced her folks to move her to Kansas City where she enrolled in the Weber Airline School. She was recruited by Braniff Airlines where she served as a stewardess for three years.
While on vacation in Hawaii, she met a naval navigator from Missouri stationed there. After a whirlwind romance, Bonnie and Charles Kellam were married in Antigo on June 4, 1960. They moved to Missouri and settled in the Plattsburg-Trimble area where she assumed the role of a farmer’s wife. She also worked as an LPN at Smithville Community Hospital for three years. After her children were born, she worked as a secretary for the Massey Ferguson dealership of H.H. Halferty and Sons in Paradise, Missouri. Shortly after her boys started school, Bonnie filled the secretary vacancy at Ellis Elementary grade school in Plattsburg where she remained for many years.
She loved being a homemaker and, like her mother, enjoyed cooking. So much so that she taught many levels of cooking classes for the local 4-H club. Bonnie took great pleasure in preparing family and friend’s favorite dishes. She reveled in decorating her home for each season and holiday. Bonnie loved fast cars and owned several. As a young bride, she competitively raced go-carts at national events. In retirement, she bought Charlie a 1966 Cobra and they made the car show circuit.
Bonnie is survived by her husband Charles Kellam; her two sons: Jerry (Rhonda) Kellam and David (Christy) Kellam; 4 grandchildren: Brandi (Kenzie) Kellam-McClain, Jami (Brandon) Kellam-Doldt, Lauren Kellam and Garrett Kellam, of which she had made a goal to see them all graduated from college. A goal she accomplished in the spring of 2018; and 7 granddogs that she loved.
Visitation: 5:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, May 3rd Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville
Funeral Services: 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 4th at the funeral home.
Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery, Plattsburg
Please direct memorials to the United Methodist Church of Paradise
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Leslie Guy Valiquette
Sorry to hear about Bonnie. Hugs and prayers for all of you.
Janey Ripp
Aunt Bonnie filled this earth with her vibrant personality and love like no other. She will be missed, however she will always shine from the sky above for us. I will always carry her with me. Prayers and blessings being sent to family now.
Corwin Yoder
Sorry for your loss, and the whole worlds loss, what a wonderful Lady
Robin Spencer
Sincere condolences to the family. We will miss visiting with you while sitting by the pool. Always enjoyed those visits!
Roger Simonds
Sorry for the loss of a great person
Laura Martin
I was saddened to hear about Bonnie’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Craig Nichols
Beverly and I wish the very best to all in this challenging time. Bonnie will be dearly missed. I’ve enjoyed our friendship and her smiling face for the last 40 years!
Janey
Aunt Bonnie’s love and vibrant personality will be missed by all. She will be with me always. Sending prayers.
Cherrine Wheeler
I loved the stories that Charlie and Bonnie always told me while getting their haircuts. From this picture I see a very similar cut and it makes me smile. I was always amazed at the strength and will to live in that tiny frame. Always a smile and she made you feel like she really wanted to see you. I will truly miss you Bonnie.
Duane Largent
We’re sorry you left us soon. We’re glad that you are no longer suffering. Semper Fi.
Doris D. Morgan
So sorry to hear this prayers being sent for the family. Bonnie was a wonderful lady and friend .She will be missed by many. RIP my friend.
Patricia Ann Stratton Eaton
Sorry for your loss Prayers and hugs for your family
Renee Rick
So sorry for your loss. Prayers your way…….
Sue Malone
Dear Charles and family, I am so very sorry for your loss of your sweet Bonnie. May all your shared memories fill your hearts w joy and peace. May the prayers of others strengthen you. And may comfort come to you through God’s goodness.
Ron Schenewark
Sorry to hear of your mother passing David she was one of my favorite people. I remember all those times she stopped in at work with her sweet corn. She will be missed.