Bonnie Joan Hamdorf
  • Born on: August 16, 1937
  • Departed on: September 13, 2015
  • Resided in: Lowden, IA

Bonnie Joan Hamdorf

Bonnie Joan Hamdorf, 78, of Lowden, IA passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2015, at her home in Massillon, surrounded by her family.  A private celebration of life will be held at a later date.  Arrangements are being handled by Iowa Cremation.

Bonnie was born on August 16, 1937, in Clarence, Iowa, the daughter of Forrest and Esther (Goldsmith) Woode.  She graduated from Clarence High School.  She married Virgil Hamdorf on September 15, 1956 in Walcott.  Bonnie and Virgil lived in Massillon.  Bonnie enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She was a member of the Massillon Community Club.  

She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Virgil and her children, Diane Garien, Davenport; Allen (Vicki) Hamdorf, Lowden; Denise (Barry) Roberts, Massillon; son-in-law, Mike Gritton, Tipton; grandchildren: Mikki (Tiffany), Ankeny; Brittni (Chad) Reifschneider, Story City; Maci, Melbourne, Australia; Brandi, Pella; Tyler Sawyer, Lisbon; Mallory Gritton, Clarence; Cara Roberts, Massillon; Mandie (Chip) Mau, Leander, Texas; great-grandchildren, Grace, Taylor, Ben, Carter, Maddie, Jaylyn, Landry, Kase, Maclin, and Landon.

Also surviving are brother Robert E. (Marilyn) Woode, Davenport; sister Sandra Willert, Tipton; sister-in-law Arlene Ruchotzke, Maquoketa; brother-in-law Robert (Doreen) Hamdorf, Lowden; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents and daughter Donna.

Memorials may be directed to the family for donation to the Massillon Cemetery Association. 
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