Bonnie Genevieve Groff Keller

1926 - 2012  (85 years)

• Name	Bonnie Genevieve Groff Keller
  Born	30 Nov 1926	Hays, Ellis County, Kansas
  Gender	Female
  Died	10 Feb 2012	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Buried	14 Feb 2012	Delia Cemetery, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas
  Person ID	I4324	Rossville
  Last Modified	1 Dec 2019

  
  

  Father	James Anton Groff
  Mother	Nellie Alberta Higgins Groff
  Family ID	F5388	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	John Vernon Keller,   b. 19 Jun 1921, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas ,   d. 4 Jan 2008, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 86 years)
  Married	17 Dec 1945	Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
  Children	+ 1. Bonnie Ellen Keller Bush,   b. 9 Jan 1949, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas ,   d. 16 Jul 2001, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 52 years) + 2. Connie Sue Keller Jeanneret Mulanax,   b. 17 Dec 1958, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas ,   d. 24 Jun 2012, Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas  (Age 53 years) + 3. Lindsay R Keller   4. Michael V Keller   5. Cindy Lee Keller
  Documents » Slide Show		Anniversary- Keller, John and Bonnie 1 Reception Honors Couple—Mr. and Mrs. John Vernon Keller, Rossville, were the guests of honor at a surprise reception in their home Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Keller will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary Dec. 17. Hosts were their children and friends, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Bush, Mr. and Mrs. Skip Keller, Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Martinek, Connie Keller and Nick Keller, all of Rossville. Guests were: Mr. and Mrs. Keller; Mr. and Mrs. Lester Lutz and Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Bahner, Silver Lake; Mr. and Mrs. Chester Lutz, Holton; Mr. and Mrs. George DeBacker, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Sumner, Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Barnes, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Matyak, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. John Blackard, Mr. and Mrs. Everett Sumner and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Parr, all of Delia; Mr. and Mrs.Earl Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Fairbanks and Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Martinek, Rossville; Bert Blackard, Alma; and Mr. and Mrs. Phil Keller, Topeka.
  		Anniversary- Keller, John and Bonnie 2 John Kellers Surprised with Anniversary Party Mr. and Mrs. John Vernon Keller, Rossville, were honored with a surprise 35th wedding anniversary party on Saturday, November 29. The party was given by their children -- Skip and Karen Keller, Roger and Bonnie Bush, Mick and Jan Keller, and Dave and Connie Jeanneret. The evening was spent playing cards and visiting. Those present to help John and Bonnie celebrate were: Lester and Garnet Lutz, Carol Krogman, Chester and Ethel Lutz, Bob and Margaret Sumner, Dennis Sumner, Joe and Delores Floersch, Severin and Margaret DeBacker, George DeBacker, Marjorie Cashier, John and Wanda Blackard, Bennie and Ruth Martinek, Dwight and Bev Martinek, Doug and Pat Martinek, Paul and Genevieve Matyak, Monica Matyak, Dorothy Barnes, Paulie Joe Matyak, Ed and Kathy Matyak, Ronnie and Marilyn Barnes, Terry and Debbie Barnes, Bill and Vicki Lesser, Don and Peg Sumner, George and Nancy Bell, Skip and Karen Keller, Roger and Bonnie Bush, Mick and Jan Keller, Dave and Connie Jeanneret.
  		Anniversary- Keller, John and Bonnie 3 John and Bonnie Keller John and Bonnie Keller. Rossville, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary today with a family dinner. John Vernon Keller and Bonnie Groff were married Dec. 17, 1945, in Topeka. They are the parents of Skip and Karen Keller, Emmett; Bonnie and Roger Bush, and Mick Keller, all of Rossville; and Connie and Don Mulanax, St. Marys. They have nine grandchildren. Mr. Keller is retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. Mrs. Keller previously worked for the Kaw Valley USD 321 food services and Channel’s Grocery.
  		Anniversary- Keller, John and Bonnie 4 Bonnie and John Keller Bonnie and John Keller are celebrating their 60th anniversary with a card shower. John Vernon Keller and Bonnie Genevieve Groff were married Dec. 17,1945. They have four children: Skip, Bonnie Ellen, Mick and Connie Sue; nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Cards may be sent to them at 3515 S.W. 6th, Apt. 315, Topeka, 66606.
  Last Modified	8 Mar 2018 08:58:23
  Family ID	F808	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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  Born - 30 Nov 1926 - Hays, Ellis County, Kansas Buried - 14 Feb 2012 - Delia Cemetery, Delia, Jackson County, Kansas  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Documents		Obituary- Keller, Bonnie 1 Bonnie G. Keller Bonnie G. Keller, 85, formerly of Rossville & Delia, passed away Friday, February 10,2012 at the Homestead of Topeka. She was born November 30, 1926 at Hays the daughter of the late James Anton and Nellie Alberta Higgins Groff. Bonnie was raised in the Hays community and graduated from Hays High School. After graduation, she moved to Rossville. Mrs. Keller had worked for Santa Fe Railroad in Topeka. She later worked for Channel Grocery Store and USD No. 321 in food services, both in Rossville. Bonnie was a member of the Delia Presbyterian Church, the Ladies Farm Bureau Club and the Card Party Group. On December 17, 1945 she was united in marriage to John Vernon Keller at Topeka. He died on January 4, 2008. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Cindy Lee Keller, a daughter, Bonnie Ellen Bush, brothers, Walter James and Homer Dale Groff and a sister, Helen L. Harmany. Survivors include two sons, Lindsay R. "Skip" (Karen) Keller, Emmett and Michael V. Keller, Rossville; a daughter, Connie Sue (Don) Mulanax, Emmett; her son-in-law, Roger Bush, Rossville; a brother, Wayne A. Groff; nine grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, February 14,2012 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment will be in the Delia Cemetery. Mrs. Keller will lie in state on Tuesday an hour before service time. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delia Presbyterian Church or Grace Hospice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, St. Marys. To leave an online condolence, please go to www.piperfuneralhome.com.
  		Obituary- Keller, Bonnie 2 Bonnie G. Keiler Bonnie G. Keller, 85, formerly of Rossville and Delia, passed away Friday, Feb. 10, 2012, at the Homestead of Topeka. She was born Nov. 30,1926, at Hays, the daughter of the late James Anton and Nellie Alberta Higgins Groff. Bonnie was raised in the Hays community and graduated from Hays High School. After graduation, she moved to Rossville. Mrs. Keller had worked for Santa Fe Railroad in Topeka. She later worked for Channel Grocery Store and Unified School District 321 in food services, both in Rossville. Bonnie was a member of Delia Presbyterian Church, the Ladies Farm Bureau Club and the Card Party Group. On Dec. 17,1945, she was united in marriage to John Vernon Keller at Topeka. He died on Jan. 4, 2008. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Cindy Lee Keller, a daughter, Bonnie Ellen Bush, brothers, Walter James and Homer Dale Groff, and a sister, Helen L Harman. Survivors include two sons, Lindsay R. “Skip” Keller and wife Karen of Emmett, and Michael V. Keller of Rossville; a daughter, Connie Sue Mulanax and husband Don of Emmett; her son-in-law, Roger Bush of Rossville; a brother, Wayne A. Groff; nine grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Feb. 14 at Piper Funeral Home in St. Marys. Interment followed in the Delia Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delia Presbyterian Church or Grace Hospice and sent in care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple St., St. Marys, KS 66536.