Bonnie J. Bonczynski, 84 of Lexington, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, at CHI Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney. 

She was born Sept. 9, 1939, the only child to Leslie L. and Mattie (Dudden) Jay in Denver, Colorado. Bonnie attended schools in western Nebraska and graduated from Bridgeport High School in 1957. 

Bonnie was united in marriage to Leonard F. Bonczynski on Dec. 28, 1957, in Bridgeport. After 62 years of marriage, Leonard preceded Bonnie in death in 2019. Following their marriage, they moved to Salt Lake City, Utah where they both attended school and then moved to Chino, California. Bonnie was active in horse shows and saddle clubs while in California. They moved to Lexington in 1968 and were owners of Len’s Liquor for 37 years before retiring in 2005. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington. 

Bonnie is survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Leonard. 

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Monday, Sept. 9, at 10:30 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington with Pastor Rob Kuefner officiating. Inurnment will take place at Rose Hill Cemetery in Callaway following the meal at the church. 

Memorials are kindly suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church in Lexington. Reynolds-Love Funeral Home in Lexington is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.  

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