Individual Notes
Note for: Catherine Elizabeth Bonn, 11 Dec 1885 - 6 Jul 1947 Index
Individual Note: Kenosha Evening News, Mon, Jul 7, 1947, p7
Mrs. J. Wenning Dies Suddenly
Death came suddenly to Mrs. Catherine Wenning, 61, wife of Joseph Wenning, 4313 Twenty-second avenue, Sunday morning at St. Catherine's hospital. She had been ill since Friday. The late Mrs. Wenning was born in Kenosha on December 11, 1885, the daughter of the late Henry and Sophia Bonn. She received her education in schools of the city. On Sept. 26, 1906, she was united in marriage to Joseph Wenning at St. George's church here.
Active in Community
The deceased was very active in community life, in clubs, and societies. For the past 13 years, she had been president of St. Anthony's Ladies auxiliary. She was a member of the Daughters of Isabella, DAV auxiliary, VFW Junker Ball auxiliary, American Legion auxiliary, Democratic club, Milwaukee Archdiocesan Council of Catholic Women, and Apostolateship of Prayer.
Surviving are her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Katherine Vietz, Kenosha; Mrs. Josetta Wagner, Milwaukee; and Mrs. Mary Schultz, Chicago, and a son, John Wenning, Kenosha. She is also survived by a sister, Miss Frances A. Bonn, and four brothers, Henry, Leo, William, and Norbert Bonn, all of Kenosha, and by four grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Lucille, and a son Cletus Wenning, and by three brothers, Anthony, Albert, and Lloyd Bonn.
Individual Notes
Note for: Henry Peter Bonn, 17 May 1891 - 12 Jun 1959 Index
Individual Note: Obituary
Kenosha Evening News, 12 Jun 1959
Henry P. Bonn, 68, Dies of Short Illness
Henry P. Bonn, 68, 4015 Sheridan Rd., died at St. Catherine's Hospital this morning following a short illness. A native of Kenosha, he was born May 17, 1891, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bonn. Bonn was educated at St. George School. On March 25, 1918, he was married to the former Agnes Rhode at St. James Church. A steam fitter by trade, Bonn was employed by Kaelber Plumbing and Heating Co. for 47 years. He was retired for the past two years from Kaelber's and at the time of his death was business agent for Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 182.
Bonn was a member of St. George Church, the Eagles Club (illegible) Order of Foresters, Heiss Court 159, and Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 182. Besides his widow, he is survived by one brother, Leo, Kenosha. Bonn was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters, Albert, Anthony, William, Norbert, Mrs. Catherine Wenning and Frances Bonn.
Individual Notes
Note for: Leo Frank Bonn, 26 Sep 1896 - 9 Oct 1983 Index
Individual Note: Obituary
Kenosha Evening News, 7 Oct 1983
Leo F. Bonn, 87, 4310 21st Ave., died Friday afternoon (Oct 7, 1983) at the Washington Manor Nursing Home.
The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry (Sophia Wolf) Bonn, he was born on Sept. 27, 1896 in Kenosha. He attended St. George School and was a lifelong resident of Kenosha. On July 26, 1919, in St. George Catholic Church, he married Daisy Andersen. An Army veteran of World War I, he served from Aug. 14, 1918 until April 8, 1919. He formerly was employed by Kaelber Plumbing & Heating Co. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Surviving are his wife, a son, Leo, and a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Hahneman (illegible) great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Ralph, and several brothers and sisters.
Individual Notes
Note for: Anthony Edward Bonn, May 1899 - 15 Feb 1927 Index
Individual Note: The Kenosha Evening News Tuesday February 15, 1927
Kenosha Sailor, World War Vet, Drowned in Bay off Hankow, China
Anthony Bonn is Drowned in Chinese Sea
Cable to Mother from Navy Department Tells Briefly of Tragedy.
News that Anthony Edward Bonn, 27, a Kenosha sailor, and a veteran of the World War, had been drowned in the bay at Hankow, China on Monday, was brought in a cablegram, received early this afternoon by the sailor's mother, Mrs. Sophia Bonn, 4323 Sixth avenue, formerly 454 Grant street. The message did not reveal the details of the tragedy, stating that an investigation was being made and that the result of it would be sent in a subsequent cablegram.
The death message was from the Bureau of Navigation. It read as follows:
"The Navy department exceedingly regret to inform you that your son Anthony Edward Bonn, fireman third class U.S. Navy, a member of the crew attached to the U.S.S. Isabel at Hankow, China, was drowned February 15. All efforts to recover the body have proved unsuccessful so far. In event body is found your wishes regarding disposition will be given every consideration. Details of death will be furnished you by commanding officer of the U.S.S. Isabel upon completion of the investigation. Sincerest sympathy is extended to you in your bereavement."
PATROLLING THE YANG-TZE RIVER
Sailor Bonn for several weeks had been detailed as a member of the crew of the U.S.S. Isabel, which was one of the American ships engaged in patrolling the Yang-Tze River in the war zone in China. The last letter which his relatives had received from him was mailed from Hankow late in December.
He was born in Kenosha the son of the late Henry Bonn and Sophia Bonn and had lived all of his early life in this city. He was educated in the St. George school and had later attended the College of Commerce.
He heard the call for volunteers when the World War came, and enlisted in the United States Naving serving as a fireman third class throughout the war and for several years following its close. He then returned to Kenosha, where he was employed at the Simmons company.
ENLISTED FOR ASIATIC DUTY
Two years ago he re-enlisted in the navy for service in the far east and has been immediately assigned to the ship sent to Hankow, where he has since been stationed.
He was a member of the Kenosha Post of the American Legion up until the time when he left this city two years ago. He was also a member of the St. George congregation.
Surviving him are his mother, Mrs. Sophia Bonn, six brothers, Henry, Albert, Leo, William, Lloyd and Norbert Bonn, and two sisters, Mrs. Joseph Wenning and Miss Frances Bonn, all of Kenosha.
The relatives have cabled the Navy officials that it is their request that the body, if recovered, be sent back to Kenosha for burial.