In loving memory of

Benita "Bonnie" M. Means
December 2, 1928 - November 22, 2017


Benita Maxine "Bonnie" Means, age 88 of Mingo, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017, at her home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at 10:30 a.m. at the Mingo United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Greencastle Cemetery. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, November 28, 2017, from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the Mingo United Church and condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com

The daughter of Hugh and Benita (Flaherty) Maher, Bonnie was born on December 2, 1928, in Mingo. She graduated from Mingo High School and attended AIB in Des Moines. She was united in marriage on November 17, 1948, to Richard Dean Means in Colfax. To this union four wonderful children were born; Diane (Dr. William) Suval, Susette (Robert) Williams, Debra (Marshall) Jackson and Rick (Leslie) Means. Bonnie was a member of the Mingo United Methodist Church.
Those left to honor her memory include her children, nine grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and two brothers, Larry (Donna) Maher and Bob (Lila) Maher. Preceding her in death were her parents, husband in 2012; a sister, Joan Maher and two brothers, Richard Maher and Jack Maher.

Tributes

Bert and Tom Burns wrote on Nov 28, 2017:

"Sorry to hear of your loss. Shared many laughs when we were younger Deb. "

Bert Deaton wrote on Nov 28, 2017:

"So sorry to hear about Bonnie. Prayers of comfort for her family at this sad time!"

Guy/Carleen Freeman wrote on Nov 27, 2017:

"Sorry for your loss our thoughts are with all of Bonnie's family during this time of difficulty. Know she will be missed by all who knew her. "

fran bolton wrote on Nov 25, 2017:

"So sorry to hear of Bonnie's passing. She was a very nice person"

Pat & Nancy Faircloth wrote on Nov 25, 2017:

"May the Lord put his arms around your family and comfort you. We will keep you in our prayers hugs to you all. "

Ira United Church, Ira, Iowa wrote on Nov 24, 2017:

"Our prayers and sympathies are extended to the friends and family of Bonnie Means."

Kathy Weston wrote on Nov 24, 2017:

"Always enjoyed seeing Bonnie and your Dad also when I visited Mom and Dad when I visited from CA. Kathy Weston"