Service Information
Bonnie J. Gassman, age 76, of Hutchinson, Minnesota, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Glencoe Regional Health in Glencoe, Minnesota.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. with Prayer Service at 6:30 P.M. at Dobratz-Hantge Funeral Chapel in Hutchinson.
Interment will be Friday, October 18, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. in Memorial Park Cemetery in Sioux City, Iowa.
Obituary
Bonnie Jane Gassman was born on March 30, 1948, in Bemidji, Minnesota. She was the daughter of Eugene and Bernice (VanBuskirk) Helmers. Bonnie was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in her faith as a youth. She was a graduate of Simla High School Class of 1966 where she was in band and choir. She was also part of a small group that did a little singing and instrument playing for local clubs, nursing homes and churches. She went to church camp near Woodland Park, Colorado where she had some very God filled Bible studies with friends from her Central Bible church.
On September 21, 1979, Bonnie was united in marriage to Douglas Walter at American Lutheran Church in Jasper, Minnesota. This marriage was blessed with two children, Daron and Sheila. Bonnie and Doug resided in Jasper, Minnesota and Luverne, Minnesota, before moving to Hutchinson, Minnesota in 1991. They shared 15 years of marriage prior to the passing of Doug on June 28, 1995.
Bonnie was united in marriage to Gerald Gassman on September 28, 2002, by Pastor Brosz in Independence, Minnesota. They resided in Hutchinson, Minnesota. They shared 22 years of marriage.
Bonnie was employed at Burns Manor Nursing Home in Hutchinson. She later worked as a System Analyst for Hutchinson Health. She retired in 2007.
Bonnie enjoyed flower gardening, painting, pottery, playing canasta, and spending time with their puppies. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends.
Bonnie passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Glencoe Regional Health in Glencoe, Minnesota, at the age of 76 years.
Blessed be her memory.
Bonnie is survived by her:
Husband, Gerald Gassman of Hutchinson, MN;
Son, Daron Walter and his wife, Kirstin of Chanhassen, MN;
Daughter, Sheila Walter of Mesa, AZ;
Stepdaughters, Elizabeth Hoffman and her husband, Derek of Hutchinson, MN,
Kristin Mies and her husband, Matt of New Prague, MN;
Grandchildren, Trent and Trevor Walter of Denver, CO,
Nicole Leinen of Marshall, MN,
Brittany Dufour and her husband, Brandon of Nisswa, MN,
Andrew Gassman of Willmar, MN,
Jacob Pearson of Chanhassen, MN;
Great-grandchildren;
Many other relatives and friends.
Bonnie is preceded in death by her Parents, Eugene and Bernice Helmers; First Husband, Douglas Walter; Sister, Connie Nichols.
Mary Ann Kerkvliet says
I was sorry to read of Bonnie’s death. She was a good friend whom I worked with at Hospice and Burns Manor and the things we went through together. Due to my moving to Chanhassen, Mn we have not had any contact the past few years, but Bonnie remains a special treasure in my treasure chest of memories. May she rest peacefully in our Father’s house. Mary Ann Kerkvliet.
Brad & Bonnie Hahn says
Jerry, so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies.
Brad & Bonnie Hahn
Leslie Plath says
Jerry thinking of you at this time of loss and may your happy memories help you thru. My sympathies to you.
Linda and Steve Fairchikd says
Jerry,
I was so sad to see the notice of Bonnies passing. When we last met I new she was suffering but she still had her beautiful smile and strong will to live. I am so sad the surgery did not have the outcome we prayed for. I pray that you can find some peace knowing she is no longer suffering.
I will not make on Thursday but I will be thinking of you.
Hugs and lots of love being sent your way.
Kristel Nelson says
So sorry for your loss Sheila and family. Praying for you during this difficult time. May you find comfort and strength through your memories.
JEAN NIES says
Jerry, I am so sorry for your loss. My memories of Bonnie when I was at HAHC are good ones, she was always willing to help me if there was something I she could do. Always smiling and kind. May you find comfort in friends and those who share memories of her with you.
Dorothy (Carlson) MacDonald says
So sorry that we no longer have Bonnie here on this earth, but I look forward to seeing her in heaven. We attended school in Byers, Colorado together with the few other classmates in the class of 1966. We enjoyed our bus rides to and from school on those old country dirt roads. I am thankful I was able to communicate briefly with Bonnie in the last few months. Praying for your family during this time of bereavement.
Kathy Zimmerman says
Jerry,
I’m so sorry to hear of Bonnie’s passing. I will pray for you and your family as you grieve.
Denise Hanson says
I am sorry to hear of Bonnie’s passing. I’ll never forget first meeting her and she called herself my nosey neighbor. I loved having her as a nosey neighbor and will miss having her in my life.
Renee Bryan says
Jerry,
So sorry to hear of Bonnie’s passing. May your many memories of the time spent together give you comfort during this difficult time. I know Bonnie and I had lost touch the last few years but I hold many fond memories of her.
Renee & Wade Bryan