Bona Jean K. Schmit

Bona Jean K. “Bonnie” Schmit

Bona Jean “Bonnie” Schmit, 82, of Osmond, NE passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021 at The Meriwether assisted living in LaVista, NE.  Services will be Wednesday, December 22, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Osmond with Rev. Tim Forget officiating.  Burial will be in St. Mary’s cemetery.  Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a rosary at 7:00 at St. Mary’s Church.

Bona Jean Katherine Juergens was born March 12, 1939 to Herbert and Alfrida (Rupiper) Juergens at Fordyce, NE.  She received her education at St. John’s Catholic School in Fordyce during her elementary school years and Mt. Marty High School (now known as Mt. Marty University) in Yankton, SD.

On November 21, 1960, Bona Jean was married to Robert J. Schmit of Osmond.  Eight children were born to this union. The couple farmed for many years northeast of Osmond until moving into town in 2001.  Bonnie kept very busy over the years raising children, gardening, canning, sewing, crafting and all sorts of handiwork. She and Robert enjoyed going to dances every chance they could get and also were members of a card club for many years.   Bonnie was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Osmond, St. Mary’s Guild and Christian Mother’s prayer group.  Robert and Bonnie enjoyed 51 years of marriage until Robert passed away on Feb. 20, 2012.

Survivors include her children: Therese (Donald) Swanson of Papillion, NE; Patrick (Nellie) Schmit of Wausa, NE; Janelle (Jerry) North of Brunswick, NE; Marlin (Shellee) Schmit of Osmond, NE; Beth (Doug) Riggert of Elkhorn, NE; Aaron (Molly Sorrick) Schmit of Stanton; Mark (Kim) Schmit of David City, NE; and Cheryl (Chuck) Dodds of McClelland, IA.

Grandchildren: Belinda Johnson of Omaha, Brian (Courtney) Johnson of Lincoln, Kayla (Tom) McCoy of Papillion, Jacob Schmit of Oakdale, Chantille Schmit of Broken Bow, Tabitha Schmit of Wausa, Kevin North of Plattsmouth, Ashton Foster (Ryan) of Omaha, Morgan Schmit & Averie Schmit of Osmond, Tyler Riggert & Paige Riggert of Elkhorn, Austin (Brittney) Schmit of Lincoln, Caydun Schmit & Kahzryn Schmit of Norfolk, Nathaniel Schmit, Xander Schmit and Novalee Schmit of all of Lincoln, Emily Dodds & Bailey Dodds of McClelland, IA.

Step-grandchildren: Miranda (Dan) Fricke of Omaha, Chris (Dani Bojanski) Swanson of Bellevue, Melissa (Kyle) Graham of Omaha, Bradyn & Mallori Kucera of David City.

Great-grandchildren: Daniel & Dominic Johnson; Weston McCoy; Jackson, Rudger & Porter Kruse; and Charlie Schmit. Step-great-grandchildren: Max, Abbey & Lucy Graham; Gus & Rosie Bojanski Swanson; Ben, Caleb & Will Fricke; Claire & Mason Nickel; and McKenzie Foster.

Brothers: Wayne Juergens of Yankton, SD; Ralph (Kathy) Juergens and Gary Juergens, all of Tennessee; and Jerry Juergens of Lincoln, NE;

brother- and sisters-in-law: Eugene (Elsie) Schmit, Marietta Schmit; and a host of many relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; father- and mother-in-law, Joe & Rose Schmit; brothers-in-law, Leo Schmit, Norbert Beckman and Stanley Schainost; sister-in-law, Mary Rose Schainost; and son-in-law, Daniel Johnson.

Memorials may be made to the intention of St. Mary’s Parish or School.  Ashburn Funeral Homes is entrusted with arrangements.  ashburnfh.com