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BongersWilliam H.Faribault Daily News17/Jun/1949Funeral services for William H. Bongers, 20, Cannon City farm youth, who was killed instantly Sunday morning, June 12, at 1:30 a. m., when his car overturned and pinned him beneath the wreckage, on S. A. R. 19, were held Tuesday at 9 a. m. at the St. Lawrence church with the Rev. Frederick Tschann officiating. Interment was in the St. Lawrence cemetery. Pallbearers were: William McDonough, Michael Karp, Aldon Bartel, Ralph Kotz, Fred Thom, Jr., and John Carver. The deceased was graduated from Faribault high school in 1946 and was employed as a service station attendant. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bongers, Route 5, and three brothers, John, Kenneth and Anthony, all at home. Those from out of town who attended the funeral included: Mrs. Tony Schiks, Pine City; Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Ihlow, Austin; Mr. and Mrs. Julius Waskosky, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Solyntjes, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Mager, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Solyntjes, Donald and Leo Solyntjes, all of Waterville; Mrs. Philip Reichert, Mrs. George Craven and son, Dennis, all of Minneapolis. Marvin Bongers, Arthur Olson, and William McDonough, who were at Camp Ripley, Little Falls, return to Faribault to attend the funeral.
BongersAntonFaribault Daily News17/Jun/1949Funeral services for Anton Bongers, 89, long-time resident of Cannon City, who died Saturday, June 4, were held on Tuesday at 9 a. m. in the St. Lawrence church with the Rev. Frederick Tschann officiating. Interment was in St. Lawrence cemetery. Pallbearers were: Marvin Bongers, John Bongers, Edward Maas, Alex Ernste, Arthur Olson, and Thomas Huber, all grandsons of the deceased. Anton Bongers was born on December 2, 1859 in Holland and on January 26, 1891, he married Dorothy VanDenBirk in Holland. They came to this country and lived for three years at Appleton, Wisconsin. In 1915 they moved to Cannon City where they have resided ever since. In 1941 Mr. and Mrs. Bongers celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Mr. Bongers was preceded in death by his wife and six children. The deceased is survived by two sons, Martin and Henry, and four daughters; Mrs. Minnie Maas, Mrs. Harry Huber (Annie), Mrs. Carl Olson (Nellie), Mrs. John Ernste (Marie), all of Faribault. He is also survived by 43 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. Those who attended the funeral from out-of-town; Peter Solyntjes, Norman Solyntjes, Leon Mager, all of Waterville; Tony Schike, Pine City; and James Daughterty, Minneapolis.
BongersJosephFaribault Daily News07/Jul/1950Funeral services for Joseph Bongers, 13, who passed away Tuesday morning, June 27, from a lingering illness were held Thursday, June 29, at 9 A.M. at the St. Lawrence church with the Rev. F. L. Tschann, pastor, officiating. Burial was made in St. Lawrence cemetery. Pallbearers were six cousins, Marvin Pumper, Bernard Pumper, Robert Gustafson, Donald Olson, Charles Ernste and Donald Maas. Joseph Bongers was born January 17, 1937. He attended St. Lawrence school until he was eight years old when he was taken ill. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Bongers, four brothers, Robert, Marvin, Donald and Bernard, his grandmother, Mary Pumper of Faribault and his great-grandmother, Katherine Maytas of New Prague. Relatives attending the funeral were from Faribault, New Prague, Lonsdale, Waterville and Elysian.
BongersJosephFaribault Daily News07/Apr/1955Joseph Bongers, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Bongers, died Sunday, April 3, at St. Lucas Deaconess Hospital. The tiny pre-mature baby was born April 1 and weighted only a little more than two pounds. Funeral services were held Sunday at the sacred Heart Catholic Church, with the Rev. Cecil Houle officiating. Burial was in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Joseph is survived by his parents: a brother, Daniel, 3; a sister, Julie Ann, 2; his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Bongers; and his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Clark.
BongersBaby GirlFaribault Daily News24/Sep/1962Graveside services were held for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Bongers of Rt. 5, Faribault today, Sept. 24, at 3 p.m. in the St. Lawrence Cemetery with the Rev. Cecil Houle officiating.
BongersMartin H.Faribault Daily News04/Dec/1972Martin H. Bongers, 69, a longtime resident of Cannon City Township, Route 5, Faribault, passed away Sunday, Dec. 3 at the Rice County District One Hospital following a brief illness. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 11 a.m. from the St. Lawrence Catholic Church. Interment will be at St. Lawrence Cemetery. Friends and relatives may call at the Kohl Funeral Home from Monday afternoon until the hour of services Tuesday morning. The St. Lawrence Rosary Society will recite the rosary Monday at 3 p.m. and the parish vigil prayers will be recited Monday at 8 p.m. with members of the St. Lawrence Society in attendance. Bongers was born Nov. 8, 1903, to Anton and Marie Van Berek in Holland. He was united in marriage to Emily Pumper May 10, 1927, in Faribault. Mr. and Mrs. Bongers had farmed in Cannon City Township for many years. He was preceded in death by a son, Joseph in 1950, his parents and four sisters. He is survived by his widow, Emily; four sons, Robert Bongers, Marvin Bongers, Donald Bongers and Bernard Bongers, all of Faribault; twenty grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Henry Bongers of Faribault; two sisters, Mrs. Adrian (Minnie) Maas and Mrs. Ann Hubers, both of Faribault, and a number of other relatives.
BongersMichael L.Faribault Daily News02/Sep/1986Michael L. Bongers, 22, Route 5, Faribault, and son of Bernard and Mary Bongers, died Friday afternoon, Aug. 29 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a. m. Wednesday in St. Lawrence Church, the Rev. James R. Murphy officiating. Interment will be in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Friends may call at the Parker-Kohl Funeral Home from 3 to 9 p.m. Tuesday and on Wednesday until the services. Parish vigil prayers will be recited at 5 p.m. Tuesday. Michael L. Bongers, the son of Bernard and Mary Kanzenbach Bongers, was born in Faribault on Jan. 30, 1964. He was a a 1982 graduate of Faribault Senior High School and was employed at Genova Minnesota Co. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Bongers of Faribault and John Schmitz of Waterville; three brothers, Jeff L. Bongers, Jeff M. Bongers and Joe Bongers, all of Faribault; a sister, Mrs. Dan (Shan) Silkey of Janesville; two half brothers, Tony and Brian Schmitz, both of Waterville; a half sister, Jolene Schmitz of Waterville; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Kanzenbach of Faribault; and his paternal grandmothers, Mrs. Emily Bongers and Mrs. Mary Schmitz, both of Faribault.
BongersHenryFaribault Daily News11/May/1987Henry Bongers, 82, of Route 5, Faribault, died Friday evening, May 8, in Faribault Manor Nursing Home. Mass of Christian Burial was today (Monday) in St. Lawrence Catholic Church with the Rev. James R. Murphy officiating. Interment was in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Visitation was in Boldt Funeral Home Sunday from 2 to 9 p.m. and before the service. Parish prayers were recited at 7 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home. Henry M. Bongers, son of Antoon and Dorothy VanBerek Bongers, was born Feb. 27, 1905, in Holland. His family moved to Appleton, Wis., when he was 7 years old. Two years later the family moved to the Cannon City Township area. He married Josephine Reichert on Sept. 15, 1925, in St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Faribault. He was a life-long farmer in the area. He is survived by his wife; three sons, John "Jack" Bongers of Faribault, Kenneth Bongers of Nerstrand and Tony Bongers of Faribault; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, William in 1949; one brother; and six sisters.
BongersJohn LouisFaribault Daily News15/Aug/1991John "Jack" Bongers, 57, of 2687 E. 158th St., Faribault, died Tuesday, Aug. 13, 1991, at his home following an extended illness. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. George P. Wertin officiating. Burial will be in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Visitation will be 3-8 p.m. Thursday in the Boldt Funeral Home, and one hour prior to services in the church. Parish vigil prayers will be recited at 6 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home with the Faribault Council No. 889, Knights of Columbus in attendance. John Louis Bongers, the son of Henry M. and Josephine (Reichert) Bongers, was born Aug. 29, 1933, in Faribault. He married Jeannie LaCroix Aug. 20, 1952 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was employed at Lockerby Sheet Metal for 39 years and owned and operated the Twin Oaks Night Club from 1966 to 173. He served on the Rice County Planning and Zoning Board. Survivors include his wife, Jeannine; two sons, Bill and Roger, both of Faribault; two daughters, Barbara of Seattle, Wash., and Mrs. Mike (Susan) Batchelder of Faribault; seven grandchildren; his mother, Josephine Bongers of Faribault; two brothers, Kenneth of Nerstrand and Tony of Faribault. He was preceded in death by his father in 1987 and a brother William in 1949.
BongersEmily H.Faribault Daily News26/Nov/1998Emily H. Bongers, 93, of Faribault, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, at Pleasant Manor Nursing Home in Faribault. Services will be held Monday, Nov. 30 at 10 a.m. at the St. Lawrence Catholic church, Faribault, with Rev. David Kohner officiating. Interment will be in St. Lawrence Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Parker Kohl Funeral Home, Faribault, and on Monday morning until the hour of services. Parish prayers will be recited on Sunday evening at 6 p.m. Emily Helen Pumper, the daughter of Albert and Mary (Mathias) Pumper, was born Oct. 18, 1905 in Montgomery. She married Martin Bongers on May 10, 1927 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church. He preceded her in death in Dec. 3, 1972. The Bongers farmed with her husband in the Cannon City area for most of her life. She was a member of the Faribault Senior Citizens group, the St. Annes Society and a former member of the Daughters of Isabella. She is survived by four sons, Robert (and Rosemary) Bongers, Marvin (and Gail) Bongers, Donald (and Pat) Bongers and Bernard (and Mary) Bongers, all of Faribault; 19 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren; a brother, Edward (and Dorothy) Pumper of Owatonna; a sister, Betty Kuhlman of Owatonna; and other relatives and friends. She was also preceded in death by her parents; a son Joseph, two brothers, Joseph and George Pumper; four sisters, Josie Sirek, Mary Nohava, Annn Gustafson and Cecelia Honza; and a grandson, Michael Bongers. PHOTO.
BongersJosephine M.Faribault Daily News01/Nov/2000Mrs. Henry (Jo) Bongers, 92, of Faribault, died Saturday, Oct. 28, 2000, at Infinia Health Care of Faribault. Funeral services will be at 20 a.m. Thursday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Faribault, with the Rev. Andrew Cozzens officiating. Interment will be at St. Lawrence Cemetery, Faribault. Visitation is scheduled at the Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault, from 4-8 p.m. today, and at the church on Thursday for one hour prior to the service, Parish prayers will be recited at 5 p.m. and the rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Josephine M., the daughter of John and Emma (Stadler) Reichert, was born Nov. 1, 1907, in Faribault. She married Henry M. Bongers on Sept. 15, 1925, in Faribault. He preceded her in death on May 8, 1987. She volunteered at Infinia Health Care of Faribault for many years, doing sewing and mending. She is survived by two sons, Kenneth (and Bonita) Bongers and Tony (and Carole) Bongers, all of Faribault; one daughter-in-law, Jeannine Bongers of Faribault; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and one sister, Betty (and Julius) Waskosky of Big Lake. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Henry; two sons, William Bongers in 1949 and John "Jack" Bongers in 1991; four brothers; and three sisters. PHOTO.
BongersDonald JamesFaribault Daily News13/Jan/2000Don Bongers, 65, and Pat Bongers, 64, both of Faribault, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Lakeville. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Faribault, with the Rev. James McConville, pastor, officiating. Interment will be at the St. Lawrence Cemetery in Faribault. Visitation is scheduled at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home, Faribault, from 4-8 p.m. today and at the church Friday for one hour prior to the service. The parish prayers will be held at 5:30 p.m. today. Donald James Bongers, the son of Martin and Emily (Pumper) Bongers, was born Aug. 12, 1934, in Faribault. Patricia Mary Pofahl, the daughter of Earl and Mary (Jeno) Pofahl, was born Jan. 3, 1936, in Faribault. Don and Pat both graduated from Bethlehem Academy, Don in 1952, Pat in 1954. They were united in marriage on June 13, 1956, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Faribault. The Bongers lived on Dons family farm in Cannon City Township, Rice County, where they farmed. He also worked at McQuays of Faribault for more than 25 years as a foreman. He was a heart recipient and an advocate for organ donation. Pat was a homemaker for much of her married life, helped her husband with the farming. Both were members of the Faribault Aerie 1460, Fraternal Order of Eagles. They are survived by six children, James (and Maureen) Bongers of Faribault, Ronald (and Pamela) Bongers of Northfield, Pam (and Randy) Toepper of LeSueur, Lorie (and Mark) Nelson of Northfield, Cindy (and Derald) Mitchell of Mazeppa, and Terry Jo Bongers of Faribault; and by 10 grandchildren. Don is also survived by three brothers, Robert (and Rosemary) Bongers, Marvin (and Gail) Bongers, and Bernard (and mary) Bongers, all of Faribault. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Joseph Bongers. Pat is also survived by two brothers, Earl (Bud) Pofahl of Faribault, and Robert (and Darlene) Pofahl of Owatonna; and three sisters, Doris Karow of Owatonna, Vivian (and Richard) Jones of Faribault, and Joan (and Ray) Minke of Long Prairie. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers-in-law, Wayne Karow and Alex Walsh; and a sister-in-law, Norma Pofahl. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers that any memorials be directed to Bethlehem Academy or the Gift of Life Transplant House in Rochester. PHOTO.
BongersPatricia MaryFaribault Daily News13/Jan/2000Don Bongers, 65, and Pat Bongers, 64, both of Faribault, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Lakeville. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Lawrence Catholic Church, Faribault, with the Rev. James McConville, pastor, officiating. Interment will be at the St. Lawrence Cemetery in Faribault. Visitation is scheduled at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home, Faribault, from 4-8 p.m. today and at the church Friday for one hour prior to the service. The parish prayers will be held at 5:30 p.m. today. Donald James Bongers, the son of Martin and Emily (Pumper) Bongers, was born Aug. 12, 1934, in Faribault. Patricia Mary Pofahl, the daughter of Earl and Mary (Jeno) Pofahl, was born Jan. 3, 1936, in Faribault. Don and Pat both graduated from Bethlehem Academy, Don in 1952, Pat in 1954. They were united in marriage on June 13, 1956, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Faribault. The Bongers lived on Dons family farm in Cannon City Township, Rice County, where they farmed. He also worked at McQuays of Faribault for more than 25 years as a foreman. He was a heart recipient and an advocate for organ donation. Pat was a homemaker for much of her married life, helped her husband with the farming. Both were members of the Faribault Aerie 1460, Fraternal Order of Eagles. They are survived by six children, James (and Maureen) Bongers of Faribault, Ronald (and Pamela) Bongers of Northfield, Pam (and Randy) Toepper of LeSueur, Lorie (and Mark) Nelson of Northfield, Cindy (and Derald) Mitchell of Mazeppa, and Terry Jo Bongers of Faribault; and by 10 grandchildren. Don is also survived by three brothers, Robert (and Rosemary) Bongers, Marvin (and Gail) Bongers, and Bernard (and mary) Bongers, all of Faribault. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Joseph Bongers. Pat is also survived by two brothers, Earl (Bud) Pofahl of Faribault, and Robert (and Darlene) Pofahl of Owatonna; and three sisters, Doris Karow of Owatonna, Vivian (and Richard) Jones of Faribault, and Joan (and Ray) Minke of Long Prairie. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers-in-law, Wayne Karow and Alex Walsh; and a sister-in-law, Norma Pofahl. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers that any memorials be directed to Bethlehem Academy or the Gift of Life Transplant House in Rochester. PHOTO.
BongersMarvin GeorgeFaribault Daily News30/Apr/2003Marvin Bongers, 71, of Faribault, died Saturday, April 26, 2003, at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Divine Mercy Catholic Church, Sacred Heart, Faribault, with the Rev. Kevin Finnegan, pastor, officiating. Interment will be held at the St. Lawrence Cemetery in Faribault. Visitation is scheduled for 4-8 p.m. today at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home, Faribault, and at the church Wednesday for one hour prior to services. Marvin George Bongers, the son of Martin and Emily (Pumper) Bongers, was born Jan. 12, 1932, in Faribault. He was raised in rural Faribault and attended St. Lawrence School. As a young man, he helped on his family farm. On April 11, 1951, he married Gail Clark at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Faribault. He worked for 38 years as a driver for Murphy Motor Lines, a division of Grathan Transfer, and the last two years as an owner/operator. He also farmed for many years in Cannon City Township. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 889 in Faribault, Faribault Aerie 1460 Fraternal Order of Eagles, and the Moose Lodge in Faribault. He is survived by his wife, Gail Bongers of Faribault; four children, Dan (and Marilyn) Bongers of Owatonna, Julie (and Bob) Teske, Deb Bongers and Mike (and Jodi Ann) Bongers, all of Faribault; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Bob (and Rosie) Bongers and Bernie (and Mary) Bongers, both of Faribault; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Joe Bongers; and a brother and sister-in-law, Don and Pat Bongers. PHOTO.
BongersRosemaryFaribault Daily News09/Dec/2003Rosemary (Mrs. Robert) Bongers, age 75, of Faribault, died Friday, Dec. 5, 2003, at her home following an extended illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2003, at 10 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, at St. Lawrence, in Faribault with the Rev. Kevin Finnegan, pastor officiating. Interment will be held at the St. Lawrence Cemetery, Faribault. Visitation will be held at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home in Faribault on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Wednesday morning until 9:45 a.m. Parish prayers will be recited on Tuesday at 5 p.m. The family prefers that memorials be directed to the Faribault Area Hospice or to the donors choice. Rosemary Kalien, the daughter of Edward and Mary (Hunt) Kalien, was born on March 9, 1928, in Shieldsville Township, Rice County, Minn. On July 30, 1945 she was united in marriage to Robert Bongers at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Faribault. Rosemary was a homemaker for most of her life and she also worked for several years as a cook at St. Lawrence School in Faribault. Later she did office cleaning for Met-Con Companies. She was a member of the Divine Mercy CCW and Faribault Aerie 1460 Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary. She is survived by her husband, Robert Bongers of Faribault, by five children, Richard (and Darlene) Bongers of Inver Grove Heights, Minn., Art (and Penny) Bongers of Pelican Rapids, Minn., Donna (and Russell) Bauer of Faribault, Dave (and Kim) Bongers of Victoria, Texas, and Luverne (and Lila) Bongers of Faribault; by 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; by two sisters, Doris (and Palmer) Krenske and Pat (and Swede) Jandro, both of Faribault and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Donald Kalien. PHOTO.
BongersRobert MartinFaribault Daily News26/Aug/2006Robert “Bob” Bongers, age 78, of Faribault, died Friday, Aug. 25, 2006 at Infinia of Faribault Care Center. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2006 at 10:30 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, at St. Lawrence in Faribault. Interment will be held at the St. Lawrence Cemetery in Faribault. Visitation will be held at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home in Faribault on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. and on Tuesday from 9:30 to 10:15 am. The Faribault Aerie 1460 Fraternal Order of Eagles will conduct a memorial service at 6:30 p.m. on Monday evening. The family prefers that memorials be directed to Faribault Area Hospice or the donors choice. Robert Martin Bongers, the son of Martin and Emily (Pumper) Bongers, was born on Nov. 3, 1927 in Faribault. On July 30, 1945 he was united in marriage to Rosemary Kalien at the St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Faribault. Mrs. Bongers preceded him in death on Dec. 5, 2003. Bob was a truck driver for 35 years for different trucking firms including, Monson Drey Line and Murphy Motor Freight. He also farmed while trucking. In retirement he worked at Kmart and at Hardees, both in Faribault. Bob enjoyed bowling, woodworking, playing cards and spending time with his family and friends. He was a member of the Faribault Aerie 1460 Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Knights of Columbus Council 889 in Faribault. He is survived by five children, Richard (and Darlene) Bongers of Inver Grove Heights, Minn., Art (and Penny) Bongers of Pelican Rapids, Minn., Donna (and Russell) Bauer of Faribault, Dave (and Kim) Bongers of Victoria, Texas, and Luverne (and Lila) Bongers of Faribault; by 18 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson; by a brother, Bernard (and Mary) Bongers of Faribault; by a sister-in-law, Gail Bongers of Faribault and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; three brothers, Marvin, Donald and Joseph Bongers; and by a sister-in-law, Pat Bongers. PHOTO.
BongersAndrew JosephFaribault Daily News21/Aug/2008Andrew J. Bongers, age 28, of Faribault, died suddenly on August 18, 2008 at his home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, August 22, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, at Sacred Heart in Faribault with the Rev. Kevin Finnegan, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be held at the St. Lawrence Cemetery, Faribault. Visitation will be held at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home in Faribault on Thursday from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. and at the church on Friday for one hour prior to services. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred. Andrew Joseph Bongers, the son of Roger & Julie (Garrett) Bongers was born on April 10, 1980 in Faribault. He graduated from Faribault Senior High School with the class of 1998, and continued his education at St. Paul Community and Technical College earning a degree in sheet metal fabrication. He served his apprenticeship for four years with the Sheet Metal Workers Local 10, and was a Sheet Metal Journeyman for Himec Mechanical in Northfield. Andrew enjoyed working on cars, hunting, kayaking and loved to eat meat. He was a member of the Sheet Metal workers Local 10. He is survived by his father Roger (Jayne) Bongers and his mother Julie Bongers, both of Faribault; by his sister Ali Bongers (special friend Brian Bossmann), of Faribault; by stepsisters Maureen & Kelly Meehan of Plymouth; by his paternal grandmother Jeannine Bongers of Faribault and maternal grandparents Clyde & Marcella Garrett of Faribault; by the love of his life Emily Drevlow of Faribault; and by aunts, uncles, cousins and other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandfather Jack Bongers. For guest book and further information visit www.ParkerKohlFuneralHome.com. PHOTO.
BONGERSGAIL MARIEFARIBAULT DAILY NEWS20/APR/2018Gail M. Bongers, age 85 of Faribault, MN passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at the District One Hospital in Faribault following a short illness. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, April 23, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive, Faribault, with Fr. Matthew Northenscold, officiating. Interment will be held at St. Lawrence Cemetery, Faribault. Visitation will be held at the new location of Parker Kohl Funeral Home, 1725 Lyndale Ave. N., Faribault on Sunday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and at the church on Monday for one hour prior to services. Gail Marie, the daughter of Michael and Margaret (Forcelle) Clark, was born on October 2, 1932 in Faribault. She attended Bethlehem Academy High School and graduated with the class of 1950. On April 11, 1951 she was united in marriage to Marvin Bongers at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Faribault. Marvin preceded her in death on April 26, 2003. After their marriage Gail stayed at home to raise their family and later worked as the office manager at Murphy Motor Lines/Grathen Transfer with Marvin. They also farmed for many years in Cannon City Township. Spending time with her family was always a highlight for Gail, especially time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed trips to the casino, playing cards and bowling for many years. She is survived by her children, Dan (Marilyn) Bongers of Owatonna, MN, Julie (Bob) Teske, Deb Bongers and Mike Bongers all of Faribault; by 13 grandchildren, Tina (DJ) Bokman, Justin Teske (Gina), Crystal (Tom) Underdahl, Roberta (Darryl) Chew, Nicole (Aaron) Feist, Cory Drengenberg (Crystal), Matthew Drengenberg (Ariel), Esther (Matt) Tabor, TJ Neitzel (Kacie), Megan Bongers (Marcus), Hanna Jo Bongers (Tjuan), Zachary Bongers and Jonathan Ferris; by 24 great grandchildren; by sister-in-law, Connie Clark of Faribault; by brother-in-law, Bernie (Mary) Bongers of Faribault, special friend, Val Pedlar and by many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister, Patricia Ziebarth and four brothers, Michael, Charles, Gerald "Tom" and Duane Clark.
BONGERSMICHAEL GERARDFARIBAULT DAILY NEWS13/SEP/2018Michael G. Bongers 1964–2018 Faribault—Michael G. Bongers, age 53 of Faribault, MN, died on Friday, September 7, 2018 at the District One Hospital in Faribault. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 14, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at the Divine Mercy Catholic Church, 139 Mercy Drive in Faribault with Fr. Brandon Theisen officiating. Interment will be held at St. Lawrence Cemetery, Faribault. Visitation will be held at the Parker Kohl Funeral Home & Crematory, 1725 Lyndale Ave. N. in Faribault on Thursday from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and at the church on Friday for one hour prior to services. Michael Gerard, the son of Marvin and Gail (Clark) Bongers, was born on October 10, 1964 in Faribault, MN. He attended Faribault Senior High School and graduated with the class of 1983. Mike had a passion for wood working and owned and operated Tables Deluxe for many years. Most recently he was an over the road driver for Schema Farms. He enjoyed spending time with family and his grandchildren and also enjoyed camping and winter activities. He is survived by four children, Jonathan Ferris and his son Bryce of Faribault, MN, Megan Bongers (Marcus) and her son Braxton of Dodge Center, MN, Hanna Jo Bongers and her children, Tionne and Tavin of Dodge Center, MN and Zachery Bongers and his son Tarence of Faribault, MN; by his siblings, Julie (Bob) Teske of Faribault, MN, Dan (Marilyn) Bongers of Owatonna, MN and Deb Bongers of Faribault, MN and by many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents. For online tributes and further information please visit www.ParkerKohlFuneralHome.com.
BONGERSDAVID JOSEPHFARIBAULT DAILY NEWS02/JUL/2019David Joseph Bongers 6/26/1954–6/28/2019 Victoria, Texas—David Joseph Bongers, 65 of Victoria passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Friday, June 28, 2019. He was born June 26, 1954, in Faribault, Minnesota to Robert M. and Rosemary Kalien Bongers. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Kim Pluemer Bongers; daughter, Brittany (Logan) Kocian of Houston; sons, Brent Bongers of Elizabeth, CO, Bradley Bongers of Fort Worth; sister, Donna (Russell) Bauer of Faribault, MN; brothers, Richard "Dick" (Darlene) Bongers of Faribault, MN, Art (Penny) Bongers of Pelican Rapids, MN, Luverne (Lila) Bongers of Faribault, MN; and two grandchildren, Eloise and Everett Joseph Kocian; Mother-in-law, Mary Lou (Karp) Pluemer; sister-in-law, Dixie (Rob) Drager; brothers-in-law, Brian (Julie) Pluemer, Bruce Pluemer, Blake (Kay) Pluemer and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins on both sides. Dave graduated from Faribault High School, Faribault, Minnesota in 1972. He earned his welding certificate from Faribault Vocational/Technical Institute in 1974. He completed the Fluid Power Design and Repair course of study at Granite Falls Vocational/Technical Institute in 1978. Dave was a Millwright for Formosa Plastics Corporation Texas for 27 years and was a Millwright Craft Instructor at Victoria College. In his early years, Dave was an active member and served on the Board of Directors of the Victoria Jaycees. He was also an Assistant Scoutmaster with the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 363, where his sons both earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Dave is a member of Holy Family Catholic Church Knights of Columbus #9088. A favorite day for Dave would be spent wading the flats in POC, working on numerous welding and fabrication projects around the house, or going on various adventures with his family and new grandchildren. Dave was a true Mr. Fix-It, a great fishing partner, a helpful friend to all and he will be missed dearly by many. Visitation will be held on Monday, July 1, 2019, from 5-7 PM at Rosewood Funeral Chapels with a rosary to be recited at 7 PM. The funeral mass will be 11 AM Tuesday, July 2, 2019, at Holy Family Catholic Church with a reception to follow. Pallbearers will be Art Bongers, Danny Bongers, Luverne Bongers, Mike Sherman, Ralph Schacherl, Richard "Dick" Bongers and Scott Bongers. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Boy Scouts of America, % South Texas Council, 700 Everhart Road, Building A, Corpus Christi, TX 78411, or Warriors Weekend, 3603 Miori Lane, Victoria, TX 77901, or a charity of oness choice. Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.
BongersCaroleBoldt Funeral Home07/Dec/2009Caroles memorial service has been postponed and rescheduled for Thursday, December 10, 2009 at 2 p.m. at the Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault. Carole (Mrs. Tony) Bongers, age 64, of Faribault, died on Sunday, December 6, 2009 at her home. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 10:30 a.m. in the Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault with Chris Sorensen, pastoral minister of Divine Mercy Catholic Church, Faribault, officiating.  Interment will be held at Meadow Ridge Memorial Park, Faribault.  A memorial visitation will be held in the Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and also for one hour prior to the service on Wednesday. Carole, the daughter of David M. and Celia (Stasney) Harn was born on September 20, 1945 in Faribault.  She married Tony Bongers on August 28, 1965 in Faribault.  She loved the country and was known for her exotic animal farm. She is survived by her husband, Tony; four children, Traci (and Mark) Thieding of Lonsdale, Chris, Troy and Tammie Bongers all of Faribault; six grandchildren, Lexa, Holly, Lucan and Shiloh Bongers, Alexander and Maximilian Thieding; two siblings, Robert and Larry Harn both of Faribault; nieces; nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and her parents in law, Henry and Josephine Bongers. Visit boldtfuneralhome.com for information and guest book. Also in FDN 08/Dec/2009. PHOTO.
BongersSteven JeroldBoldt Funeral Home05/Apr/2012Steven J. Bongers, age 44, of Faribault died on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at his home. He is survived by his wife Julie; three children, Declan, Mason and Abigale; his parents, Kenneth and Bonita (Wetzel) Bongers of Faribault; his grandmother, Viola Wetzel of Faribault; two siblings, Mark (and Dr. Wendy) Bongers of Nerstrand and Laura (and Mark) Burkhartzmeyer of Faribault; five nieces, Cassandra, Ashley, Mikayla, Jacquelyn and Rylie; five nephews, Big Alexander, Little Alexander, Justin, Reece and Gavin; special in-laws, Wally (and Bev) Gulbrandson, Marge Lusty, Brian (and Jen) Gulbrandson and Kia (and Tom) Woida; other relatives and friends. Services will be held at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, Faribault on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at 10 a.m. with the Reverend Steven Delzer, officiating. Interment will be at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Faribault. Visitation will be at the Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault on Monday, April 9, 2012 from 4 to 8 p.m. and also at the church for one hour prior to the services on Tuesday. Memorial gifts may be directed to Youth Education through NRA or College Scholarship fund for Steve & Julies kids or donors choice. Visit boldtfuneralhome.com for information and guestbook. Also in FDN. 06/Apr/2012. PHOTO.  
BongersAnthony M.Boldt Funeral Home05/Feb/2016Anthony “Tony” M. Bongers, age 70, of Faribault, died unexpectedly on Thursday, February 4, 2016 in Faribault. Memorial services will be at the Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault, on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. with Christine Sorensen officiating. Interment will be at Meadow Ridge Memorial Park, Faribault. A memorial visitation will be at the Boldt Funeral Home, Faribault, on Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m. and also for one hour prior to the service on Thursday. Tony, the son of Henry and Josephine (Reichert) Bongers, was born on September 23, 1945 in Faribault. Tony graduated from Faribault High School in 1963 and also from South Central Technical College, Faribault, as a journeyman sheet metal worker. He married Carole Ann Harn on August 28, 1965 in Faribault. She preceded him in death on December 6, 2009. He farmed with his father for many years in the Cannon City Township area and was also employed by Lockerby Sheet Metal, Faribault. Tony enjoyed the outdoors – he loved to hunt and fish, and also was an avid reader. He is survived by four children, Tammie Bongers (and Dan Moravec) of Faribault, Troy Bongers (and Kelly Darling) of Faribault, Traci (and Mark) Thieding of Lonsdale and Chris Bongers of Faribault; eight grandchildren, Joseph Moravec, Lexa, Holly, Lucan and Shiloh Bongers, Araya Crombie, Alexander and Maximilian Thieding; one brother, Ken (and Bonita) Bongers of Faribault; one sister in law, Jeannine Bongers of Faribault and one brother in law, Larry (and Jeanne Taylor) Harn of Faribault. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; two brothers, William and John Bongers; his mother and father-in-law, Celia and David Harn; and one brother-in-law, Robert Harn. Visit boldtfuneralhome.com for information and guest book. Also in FDN. 06/Feb/2016. PHOTO.
BONGERSKENNETH A.BOLDT FUNERAL HOME18/MAY/2020Kenneth A. Bongers 1943–2020 Faribault—Kenneth Anthony Bongers, age 76, of Faribault died on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at his home. Due to current restrictions, private graveside services will be held for the family at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Faribault. Ken was born on July 5, 1943, to Henry and Josephine (Reichert) Bongers in Cannon City Township. Ken attended Faribault High School and married Bonita Wetzel in 1963 at the Episcopal Church in Faribault. Ken worked in the tool and die industry, farmed for 20 years, was the owner of Adult Foster Care and a general handyman. He was a member of the Minnesota National Guard and on the Wheeling Township Board. Ken was a lifelong Leech Lake fisherman and loved to hunt. He was a man of many talents and interests which included wood carving, writing and spending time with his family. Ken was also very proud of his lifelong NRA membership. He is survived by his wife, Bonita; son, Mark (and Wendy) Bongers; daughter, Laura (and Mark) Burkhartzmeyer; daughter-in-law, Julie Bongers all of Faribault; grandchildren, Cassandra (and Phillip) Kersten, Alexander, Declan, Mason and Abigale Bongers, Ashley, Mikayla and Jacque Burkhartzmeyer; sister-in-law, Jeanine Bongers and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Josephine Bongers; son, Steve Bongers; and brothers, Bill, John ("Jack") and Tony Bongers. Visit www.boldtfuneralhome.com for information and guestbook.
BONGERSANTOONBIOGRAPHYBOOK - RICE COUNTY FAMILIES. PUB. 1981         Bongers.  Antoon (1859-1949) and Theodora (1864-1943).  Antoon was the son of Tinus (1810-1879) and Honneka (Shelton) Bongers.  He was born on his parent’s farm, which was called Steenskka, in Haps, Holland, in 1859.  Antoon worked on the railway line from Germany to Holland.  He first settled in Wanroij, Holland, where he met and on January 26, 1891, married Theodora Verberk, born 1864.  Theodora was an only child and inherited her parent’s fruit farm in Bergen, Holland.  They lived on this farm and Antoon was a wooden shoemaker.  He liked listening to stories about America and he started reading about it.  Antoon decided to sell the farm and come to America.  His family thought he had “wild ideas” and thought he was silly to come to America at the age of 50 with a wife and 8 children.  But he always had a longing for new things.  They boarded the S. S. Nordam from Rotterdam  in April of 1912.  After landing in new York they boarded a train, and it is said that Antoon left the train to get food and water for his wife and children.  While he was gone the train left the station and Antoon had to board another train.  He got back together with his family in Chicago.  Theodora was unable to speak English so she could not explain to the conductor that her husband was not on the train.  They bought a farm in Appleton, WI, and lived there until 1915.  They moved to Minnesota and bought a farm in Cannon City on September 30, 1915.  They ran this farm until April 1, 1944, when their son, Martin, and his wife, Emily, bought it.  Martin and Emily lived on the farm and in 1972 Martin passed away.  In 1974 Martin’s son, Donald, an his wife, Pat, bought the farm and it is still in the family.  Antoon and Theodora had 12 children.  Two boys and 2 girls died in infancy.  Hermina married Adrian Maas.  They had 8 children.  Henrietta married Albert Schiks.  They had 3 children.  They had 3 children.  Johanna married Harry Hubers.  They had 5 children.  Libertha married Peter Solyntjes.  They had 4 children.  Petronella married Carl Olson.  They had 3 children.  Marie married John Ernste.  They had 10 children.  Martinus (Martin) married Emily Pumper.  They had 5 children.  Henrius (Henry).
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