Bonny Sparks (Schuermann)
Monday, January 10th, 1938 - Saturday, March 6th, 2021
Bonny Schuermann Sparks, 83, of Vinton, VA, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021. She was born in Arcola, IL on January 10, 1938 to the late William S. Schuermann, Sr. and the late Gladys B. Schuermann. Bonny was also preceded in death by a daughter, Robin “Dream” D’Avanzo; a son, Mark Sparks; brother, Robert E. Schuermann; sister-in-law, Sarah Schuermann; brother-in-law, Eugene C. Stiff, Jr. and special friend Robert E. Roebuck.
She graduated from William Byrd High School and Cornett School of Business. She worked at Kemper Insurance for over 20 years. She was a co-founder of the Roanoke Chapter of the Sweet Adelines, a member of the choir at Belmont Christian Church, Disciples of Christ since 1947, a volunteer with the Presbyterian Community Center, a member of the Day Lily Society (BRADS), an avid bird watcher, she loved to read, was a Guidepost author and loved listening to gospel music. She was strong in her faith in the Lord.
Bonny is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Frank Sparks; son, Jay Sparks (Dee) of Vinton, VA; daughter-in-law, Gail Sparks of Salem, VA; grandchildren, Candy Perry (Matt) of St. Cloud, FL, Forrest Gabrielson (Heather) of Omaha, NE, Cassandra Dahlem (Max) of Palm Bay, FL, Michael Lodholz (Marnie) of Palm Bay, FL, Justin Sparks, of Vinton, VA, Erin Sparks of Appomattox, VA, Leslie Sparks and Joseph Sparks, both of Salem, VA; great grandchildren, Chandler Perry, Leif Gabrielson, Nissa Gabrielson, Freya Gabrielson, Evan Dahlem, Scarlet Lodholz, Amelia Lodholz, Braedyn Henritze and Raegan Henritze; siblings, Betty S. Stiff of Rock Hill, SC and William S. Schuermann, Jr. of Williamsburg; sister-in-law, MaryAnn Schuermann Johnston; numerous beloved nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, Snickers.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital ICU/PCU, 10 Mountain and 10 West and especially Dr. Christopher Olsen, DO and Dr. Linsey Clark, DO.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Belmont Christian Church.
Oakey’s Vinton Chapel
627 Hardy Rd., Vinton, VA 24179
Phone: 540-982-2221
Monday, January 10th, 1938 - Saturday, March 6th, 2021
Bonny Schuermann Sparks, 83, of Vinton, VA, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021. She was born in Arcola, IL on January 10, 1938 to the late William S. Schuermann, Sr. and the late Gladys B. Schuermann. Bonny was also preceded in death by a daughter, Robin “Dream” D’Avanzo; a son, Mark Sparks; brother, Robert E. Schuermann; sister-in-law, Sarah Schuermann; brother-in-law, Eugene C. Stiff, Jr. and special friend Robert E. Roebuck.
She graduated from William Byrd High School and Cornett School of Business. She worked at Kemper Insurance for over 20 years. She was a co-founder of the Roanoke Chapter of the Sweet Adelines, a member of the choir at Belmont Christian Church, Disciples of Christ since 1947, a volunteer with the Presbyterian Community Center, a member of the Day Lily Society (BRADS), an avid bird watcher, she loved to read, was a Guidepost author and loved listening to gospel music. She was strong in her faith in the Lord.
Bonny is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Frank Sparks; son, Jay Sparks (Dee) of Vinton, VA; daughter-in-law, Gail Sparks of Salem, VA; grandchildren, Candy Perry (Matt) of St. Cloud, FL, Forrest Gabrielson (Heather) of Omaha, NE, Cassandra Dahlem (Max) of Palm Bay, FL, Michael Lodholz (Marnie) of Palm Bay, FL, Justin Sparks, of Vinton, VA, Erin Sparks of Appomattox, VA, Leslie Sparks and Joseph Sparks, both of Salem, VA; great grandchildren, Chandler Perry, Leif Gabrielson, Nissa Gabrielson, Freya Gabrielson, Evan Dahlem, Scarlet Lodholz, Amelia Lodholz, Braedyn Henritze and Raegan Henritze; siblings, Betty S. Stiff of Rock Hill, SC and William S. Schuermann, Jr. of Williamsburg; sister-in-law, MaryAnn Schuermann Johnston; numerous beloved nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, Snickers.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital ICU/PCU, 10 Mountain and 10 West and especially Dr. Christopher Olsen, DO and Dr. Linsey Clark, DO.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Belmont Christian Church.
Oakey’s Vinton Chapel
627 Hardy Rd., Vinton, VA 24179
Phone: 540-982-2221
Bonny Sparks (Schuermann)
Monday, January 10th, 1938 - Saturday, March 6th, 2021
Bonny Schuermann Sparks, 83, of Vinton, VA, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021. She was born in Arcola, IL on January 10, 1938 to the late William S. Schuermann, Sr. and the late Gladys B. Schuermann. Bonny was also preceded in death by a daughter, Robin “Dream” D’Avanzo; a son, Mark Sparks; brother, Robert E. Schuermann; sister-in-law, Sarah Schuermann; brother-in-law, Eugene C. Stiff, Jr. and special friend Robert E. Roebuck.
She graduated from William Byrd High School and Cornett School of Business. She worked at Kemper Insurance for over 20 years. She was a co-founder of the Roanoke Chapter of the Sweet Adelines, a member of the choir at Belmont Christian Church, Disciples of Christ since 1947, a volunteer with the Presbyterian Community Center, a member of the Day Lily Society (BRADS), an avid bird watcher, she loved to read, was a Guidepost author and loved listening to gospel music. She was strong in her faith in the Lord.
Bonny is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Frank Sparks; son, Jay Sparks (Dee) of Vinton, VA; daughter-in-law, Gail Sparks of Salem, VA; grandchildren, Candy Perry (Matt) of St. Cloud, FL, Forrest Gabrielson (Heather) of Omaha, NE, Cassandra Dahlem (Max) of Palm Bay, FL, Michael Lodholz (Marnie) of Palm Bay, FL, Justin Sparks, of Vinton, VA, Erin Sparks of Appomattox, VA, Leslie Sparks and Joseph Sparks, both of Salem, VA; great grandchildren, Chandler Perry, Leif Gabrielson, Nissa Gabrielson, Freya Gabrielson, Evan Dahlem, Scarlet Lodholz, Amelia Lodholz, Braedyn Henritze and Raegan Henritze; siblings, Betty S. Stiff of Rock Hill, SC and William S. Schuermann, Jr. of Williamsburg; sister-in-law, MaryAnn Schuermann Johnston; numerous beloved nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, Snickers.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital ICU/PCU, 10 Mountain and 10 West and especially Dr. Christopher Olsen, DO and Dr. Linsey Clark, DO.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Belmont Christian Church.
Oakey’s Vinton Chapel
627 Hardy Rd., Vinton, VA 24179
Phone: 540-982-2221
Monday, January 10th, 1938 - Saturday, March 6th, 2021
Bonny Schuermann Sparks, 83, of Vinton, VA, passed away on Saturday, March 6, 2021. She was born in Arcola, IL on January 10, 1938 to the late William S. Schuermann, Sr. and the late Gladys B. Schuermann. Bonny was also preceded in death by a daughter, Robin “Dream” D’Avanzo; a son, Mark Sparks; brother, Robert E. Schuermann; sister-in-law, Sarah Schuermann; brother-in-law, Eugene C. Stiff, Jr. and special friend Robert E. Roebuck.
She graduated from William Byrd High School and Cornett School of Business. She worked at Kemper Insurance for over 20 years. She was a co-founder of the Roanoke Chapter of the Sweet Adelines, a member of the choir at Belmont Christian Church, Disciples of Christ since 1947, a volunteer with the Presbyterian Community Center, a member of the Day Lily Society (BRADS), an avid bird watcher, she loved to read, was a Guidepost author and loved listening to gospel music. She was strong in her faith in the Lord.
Bonny is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Frank Sparks; son, Jay Sparks (Dee) of Vinton, VA; daughter-in-law, Gail Sparks of Salem, VA; grandchildren, Candy Perry (Matt) of St. Cloud, FL, Forrest Gabrielson (Heather) of Omaha, NE, Cassandra Dahlem (Max) of Palm Bay, FL, Michael Lodholz (Marnie) of Palm Bay, FL, Justin Sparks, of Vinton, VA, Erin Sparks of Appomattox, VA, Leslie Sparks and Joseph Sparks, both of Salem, VA; great grandchildren, Chandler Perry, Leif Gabrielson, Nissa Gabrielson, Freya Gabrielson, Evan Dahlem, Scarlet Lodholz, Amelia Lodholz, Braedyn Henritze and Raegan Henritze; siblings, Betty S. Stiff of Rock Hill, SC and William S. Schuermann, Jr. of Williamsburg; sister-in-law, MaryAnn Schuermann Johnston; numerous beloved nieces and nephews; and her beloved dog, Snickers.
A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital ICU/PCU, 10 Mountain and 10 West and especially Dr. Christopher Olsen, DO and Dr. Linsey Clark, DO.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Belmont Christian Church.
Oakey’s Vinton Chapel
627 Hardy Rd., Vinton, VA 24179
Phone: 540-982-2221
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