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Gary Bonjour, 57, a life-long Savanna resident, died May 9, 2008. He was born March 12, 1951 to Glenn and Jean Bonjour; graduating Savanna High School, class of 1969.
Gary married Patricia Vesely on December 6, 1980. He worked for Lutheran Social Services as a youth and family counselor in Carroll County schools for 25 years. He was well known for his tireless service to the community. Savanna Bible Church will miss a faithful member and diligent elder. Gary fished seriously, hunted successfully, and gardened prolifically. He enjoyed playing various instruments, camping at Willow, telling people about Jesus, and holding his family close.
Gary is survived by his wife Patty, his children Alicia (Tony) Streeter of Iowa City, Iowa, Sarah (Randy) DeMeyer of Thomson, Zachary (Krystal) Bonjour of Morrison, and Raymond Bonjour; his parents, Glenn and Jean Bonjour of Savanna; his brother Randy (Susan) Bonjour of Oxford, Iowa; a grandbaby arriving in August and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Special thanks are due to the incredible physicians and medical staff at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Genesis West Medical Center and the entire community of friends, family and strangers who provided support in so many ways during Gary’s battle with cancer. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the International Myeloma Foundation or Savanna Bible Church.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 13, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Law-Jones Funeral Home in Savanna. The funeral will be on Wednesday, May 14 at 10:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Savanna. Interment will follow at Savanna Township Cemetery.
