Alta L. Bonjour, 97, passed away peacefully on Tuesday March 21, 2017 at her home in Warren. She was born on September 10, 1919 in rural Massbach, IL. the daughter of Christian and Carlena (Reusch) Albrecht. She attended Kellar School in rural Massbach. Alta married Elmer C. Bonjour on November 10, 1942, at St. John Lutheran Church in Massbach IL. Elmer served his time in the United States Army and she became an Army wife from Nov. 1942 to 1945. They farmed for 37 years from 1947 to 1984 in the McConnell, Stockton and Warren areas. They were married for 68 years before he passed away on December 15, 2010. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Warren and the church ladies group Martha's Circle. Alta enjoyed donating her time to sewing quilts at the church. She also enjoyed gardening, fishing, bowling, card playing, crocheting and watching baseball especially the Chicago Cubs.

She is survived by one daughter; Nancy Hahne of Warren, IL. five grandchildren; Deanna (Dave) Eden of Bushnell, IL, Cara (Brian) Conry of Bentonville, AR, Thomas (Valerie Fulps) Bonjour of Gratiot, WI, Matt (Sharon) Hahne of DeForest, WI and Ryan (Jessica) Hahne of Lena, IL; Daughter-in-law; Carol Bonjour, Gratiot, WI; three step-grandchildren, Laurie (Art) Patchen of Albany, WI, Jim (Ally) Schlough of Monroe, WI and Jeff (Dawn) Schlough of Browntown, WI. Ten great grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; and one step-great-great-grandchild.

She is preceded in death by her; parents, husband, son; Ronald Bonjour on March 31, 2013, daughter-in-law; Charlotte Bonjour, granddaughters; Danielle Bonjour and Terri Hahne and step-grandson; John Schlough, Brothers; Harvey and Walter Albrecht, sisters; Alvena Zink and Buena Gothard.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM on Sunday March 26, 2017 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Warren.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 till 5:00 PM on Saturday March 25, 2017 at the Bartell-Leamon Funeral Home in Warren.

Burial at Elmwood Cemetery in Warren, IL

Officiating will be Pastor Bryan Odeen and Pastor Dave Eden.

A memorial has been established in her name.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.leamonfh.com