Bonnie Stone

Bonnie Lou Stone, 91, died at St. Mary’s Hospital in Richmond Heights, Mo on Monday, August 17, 2020.

She was born on July 30, 1929, in Jerseyville IL to Edward L. and Emma M. (Jungclaus) Cairns. She attended rural schools in Jersey County. From an early age she learned the value of hard work assisting on the family farm.

Her first job was at Monticello College working in the cafeteria where she made many friends and enjoyed interacting with the students. She retired from Alton Square Center after devoting 18 years in the Housekeeping Department, a job she took much pride in and cleaned like it was her home.

Bonnie’s quiet, unassuming demeanor engendered respect from all who met her. She was passionate in her faith and was a longtime member of North Alton Southern Baptist Church having taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School to preschoolers in her younger years. She was a member of the choir and was always willing to lend a helping hand at church events until her health prevented her from participating.

Bonnie leaves to cherish precious lasting memories one son, Leon S. Stone Jr. and his wife, Lori of Alton IL; two daughters, Luann Mikoff of Godfrey IL with whom she made her home and Teri Bullock and her husband, Donald, of Charlotte MI; six grandchildren, Jessica Stone of Chicago IL, Jacob Stone of Alton IL, Andrea Staub (Chad) of Alton IL, Anthony (Tony) Mikoff (Theresa) of Godfrey IL, Kristen Strychar (Taras) of Novi MI and Bryan Bullock (Tatum Barile) of Minneapolis MN; five great grandchildren, Carly and Sawyer Staub of Alton IL, Emily and Andrew Strychar of Novi MI and Nathan Heiens of Godfrey IL; one sister, Helen Krueger of Hendersonville TN; sisters-in-law Rhoda Cairns of Brighton IL, Mary Lou Moore of Alton IL, Shirley Berry of Granite City IL, and Barbara Stone of Jerseyville IL; many nieces and nephews, friends and her former son-in-law Stephen Mikoff of Godfrey, IL

She was preceeded in death by five brothers John, Joseph, Harold, Thomas and Robert Cairns; her former husband Leon S. Stone Sr.; a special brother-in-law Harold L Krueger Jr.; several brothers and sisters in law and a very special friend Kenneth Cannedy.

The family would like to thank the staff at Jerseyville Manor Nursing Facility and to Dr. John Hoelscher, her physician for the care and compassion shown to our mother.

Private burial services will be at Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery with Pastor Sonny Renken officiating. Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Homes in Godfrey is entrusted with professional services.

Memorials are requested to North Alton Southern Baptist Church, 2245 State St., Alton IL 62002.

Online condolences and guestbook may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com