Donna Bunston
February 2, 1946 ~ March 4, 2010
Donna M. (Bonzer) Bunston, 64, of Ionia formerly of Nashua died Thursday, March 4, 2010 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accidentat the intersection of County Rd. T26 and Hwy 9 west of Osage.
Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 8, 2010 at the Hugeback & Chenoweth Funeral Home in Nashua with Rev. James Mann officiating.
Interment will be in Sunnyside Memory Gardens rural Charles City with Cody Austin, Michael Rabbit, Cole Rabbit, Stephen Lines, Steve Minikus, Jared Minikus and Casey Bunston serving as pallbearers.
Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday and from 10 a.m. to service time on Monday at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the Bunston Family.
Donna Mae was born February 2, 1946, in Charles City, Iowa, the daughter of Kenneth and Valeda (Winkelman) Lines. She attended rural grade school and graduated from Nashua High School in 1964. In March of 1965, she was united in marriage to Donald Bonzer. To this union two children were born. The couple later divorced. For most of her life Donna lived in Nashua. She received her college education at NIACC, studying in the medical field. She retired from Floyd County Memorial Hospital as a ward clerk in 2007 after 19 years of faithful service. On June 20, 2009, Donna was united in marriage to Larry Bunston. This was the highlight of her retirement as well as the building of their new home in rural Ionia. Donna was a collector of dolphins, enjoyed bird watching, loved being with family, friends and being out in nature.
Donna is survived by her husband, Larry of Ionia; her parents, Kenneth and Valeda Lines of Nashua; one son, David (Denise) Bonzer of Wellsburg; one daughter, Dianna (Steve) Minikus of Denver, IA; one step-son, Casey (Shelly) Bunston of Cresco; three step-daughters, Chelsea and Lacey Bunston both of Charles City and Abbey Bunston of Bassett; one sister, Gloria (Richard) Elwood-Wyborny of Charles City; one brother, Paul (Christi) Lines of Nashua; her father and mother-in-law, Lawrence and Vera (Caster) Bunston of Ionia; seven grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.
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We were so sorry to hear about Donna. She was a very nice person, a great smile and fun! She will be missed, our prayers are with all the family. Donna will always be with you in all your memories. Classmate Sandy Hicok Miller
I was very saddened to hear about Donna. She was one of the nicest, most sincere, friends I ever had the privilige of knowing. I will miss her greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and I wish I could be there for her service, I will be there in my heart. My sympathy, Jim Korinke
Larry and family, We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our sincere and heartfelt prayers go out to you. Love you all!! Julie and James
My sincere sympathy to the family. Donna and I were classmates. I remember her pretty smile for all those she met.
We will miss Donna so very much–she was a special person. The entire Weight Watchers group in Nashua is feeling the loss of such a wonderful member and friend.
Larry and families , Donna was a very special person, we didn’t get to see each other often but we could always talk on and on, filling in the years that had passed.I will miss her great smile and bubbly personality.You are ALL in our thoughts and prayers.
Larry & Family, I am so sorry for your loss. Donna was a good person, that I got to know when we worked togethter @ the hospital. We continued our friendship after she retired & will miss her dearly. May you RIP until we meet again Donna.
We are sending our sincere condolences at this trying time. We know how happy you and Donna were having a relationship filled with love and happiness. Hold on to all your wonderful memories. Our thoughts, prayers and sympathy go out to you and your family. God Bless- Skip & Mila
Donna was my best friend and i will miss her from my life. she will live in my heart always.
My sincerest sympathy to all of you in the loss of Donna. May your happy memories bring you peace and healing. You will be in my daily thoughts and prayers.
Larry, We are so sorry to hear of the death of Donna. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Casey, Chelsea, Lacey, and Abby, be strong for your dad— he willl need your love, understanding, and comfort. Take Care, The Herold’s
Donna was a very special person!!She will be greatly missed.