Obituary for Bonnie Jean Behrendsen
Bonnie Jean Behrendsen, age 70, of Omaha, NE, passed away on Friday, February 8, 2019, at CHI Health - Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy of Omaha, NE.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, February 14, 2019, at the Armstrong – Van Houten Funeral Home of Mapleton, Iowa. Rev. Jena Finch-Manchester will officiate. Committal will follow in the St. Clair Township Cemetery of Ute, Iowa. A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at the Armstrong-Van Houten Funeral Home of Mapleton, Iowa. The Armstrong - Van Houten Funeral Home of Mapleton, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online www.armstrongfuneral.com.
Bonnie Jean Behrendsen, the daughter of Charles and Esther (Klaus) Behrendsen, was born on April 3, 1948, in Charter Oak, IA. She grew up in the Smithland and Mapleton, IA area and graduated from Maple Valley High School.
After high school, Bonnie went to work in a bank in Omaha, NE. After working at the bank, Bonnie worked in a local medical office before starting as a Clerk of District Court for Douglas County. After 17 years with Douglas County, she retired.
Bonnie will be remembered for her quick wit and sense of humor. She loved to laugh and spend time with her family. Bonnie enjoyed cooking, gardening, puzzles and treasured her time with her son Chad.
Left to cherish her memory are her son Chad Behrendsen of Omaha, NE; siblings Joyce Spracklin of Council Bluffs, IA, Patricia Evers of Pocahontas, IA, Ronald (Janet) Behrendsen of Council Bluffs, IA, Sheryl Howard of Omaha, NE, Kenneth “Gus” Behrendsen of Ida Grove, IA, David Behrendsen of Phoenix, AZ, Myron Behrendsen of Phoenix, AZ, and Tom (Gary Nixon) Behrendsen of Omaha, NE; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Esther Behrendsen; brother Steve Behrendsen; and best friend Angie Moreno.
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A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, February 14, 2019, at the Armstrong – Van Houten Funeral Home of Mapleton, Iowa. Rev. Jena Finch-Manchester will officiate. Committal will follow in the St. Clair Township Cemetery of Ute, Iowa. A Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at the Armstrong-Van Houten Funeral Home of Mapleton, Iowa. The Armstrong - Van Houten Funeral Home of Mapleton, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online www.armstrongfuneral.com.
Bonnie Jean Behrendsen, the daughter of Charles and Esther (Klaus) Behrendsen, was born on April 3, 1948, in Charter Oak, IA. She grew up in the Smithland and Mapleton, IA area and graduated from Maple Valley High School.
After high school, Bonnie went to work in a bank in Omaha, NE. After working at the bank, Bonnie worked in a local medical office before starting as a Clerk of District Court for Douglas County. After 17 years with Douglas County, she retired.
Bonnie will be remembered for her quick wit and sense of humor. She loved to laugh and spend time with her family. Bonnie enjoyed cooking, gardening, puzzles and treasured her time with her son Chad.
Left to cherish her memory are her son Chad Behrendsen of Omaha, NE; siblings Joyce Spracklin of Council Bluffs, IA, Patricia Evers of Pocahontas, IA, Ronald (Janet) Behrendsen of Council Bluffs, IA, Sheryl Howard of Omaha, NE, Kenneth “Gus” Behrendsen of Ida Grove, IA, David Behrendsen of Phoenix, AZ, Myron Behrendsen of Phoenix, AZ, and Tom (Gary Nixon) Behrendsen of Omaha, NE; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Esther Behrendsen; brother Steve Behrendsen; and best friend Angie Moreno.
Previous Events
Visitation
Wednesday
13
Feb
5:00 PM
- 7:00 PM
Armstrong - Van Houten Funeral Home - Mapleton
210 South 5th Street
Mapleton, IA 51034
Memorial Service
Thursday
14
Feb
10:30 AM
Armstrong - Van Houten Funeral Home - Mapleton
210 South 5th Street
Mapleton, IA 51034
Cemetery Details
Location
St. Clair Cemetery
Ute, IA
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