Bonnie Sue (Toten) Kroll, 73, of China Spring, passed away Tuesday, January 06, 2009 at a local hospital. Services will be 10AM Friday, January 9, 2009 at Lake Shore Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mark Griffin officiating. Burial will follow at China Spring Cemetery. Visitation will be 6 to 8PM Thursday at Lake Shore Funeral Home, 5201 Steinbeck Bend in Waco. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.
Bonnie was born the oldest of six children on January 24, 1935 in Clifton, Texas, to Jesse R. and Suddie B. (Croford) Toten. She lived her entire life in the China Spring area. She married Leslie Kroll on August 11, 1951. Leslie and Bonnie were blessed with five boys. She was a member of the Ridin
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Buzz and family,
I just learned of your mother’s passing. I am so sorry. You are all in my prayers. Take care of each other, keep God in your hearts and you will make it through this.
Bonnie was such a neat lady. I have known her for years and I always enjoyed talking to her at her garage sales. I know she will be greatly missed. Raymond, Leslie and family I will be praying for your peace and God’s comfort during this time.
Tommy, Karen, Kayla & Haley…We are so sorry for your loss. Know that we are thinking of you during this time. Deanna, Brittney, Kayla & Morgan
We remember going to NeNe’s house everyday since we were little. She potty trained us, washed Amanda’s mouth out with soap when she cursed, and just took really good care of us. She will be greatly missed. She was an exceptional woman, and thank you, NeNe, for all you did for us. WE LOVE AND MISS YOU!!!
Leslie, Raymond, Ronnie, Alton, Tommy, and families;
For the better part of 50 years our families have known each other. Bonnie was one of the first "community Mothers" to open her home and heart to me. I will always treasure her friendship, guidance and hugs. I can still hear her starting a sentence with "you boys", and knowing she was about to give instructions that we probably should listen to.
Alton, you and I are a share a special bond. Our parents loved both of us as if we there own, and we have been friends, not just acquaintances, but friends that count on each other for 47 years. I hope we can count on each other for 47 more.
Cling tight to your memories, family, as they will get you through the next few days and weeks. Good or bad, memories represent times spent with Bonnie, and you will cherish those times going forward.
Know that I love you all, and am here for you, just as you were for me when I lost my precious parents.
I will look for the brightes star in the heavens tonight, and know that Bonnie is there watching over all of us.
Bonnie was one of the sweetest women that we have ever known, always happy to see everyone, always had wonderful things to say abuot her family.She loved to tell us stories of her grandchildren and children. She was a fine christian woman, a good mother and gradmother, a great person to call your friend. We will all miss you.
One day my heart is going to stop, and that will be the end of my body– but not the end of me.
I may live 60 to 100 years on earth, but I am going to spend trillions of years in eternity. This is the warm-up act – the dress rehearsal. God wants us to practice on earth what we will do forever in eternity.
God Bless all of you.
Love,
The Sykora Family
We will be praying for the family.
Just wanted to express our condolences to the Kroll family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Leslie and Family
My thoughts and prayer are with you during this difficult time.
I was sorry to hear about Bonnie. She was a wonderful woman. I used to like going over and her telling me stories of all the crazy things my dad did when he was younger. She will be deeply missed. I love all of you.
Leslie and family, Barbara and I want you and your family to know that you are in our prayers. Patsy Durkin
Nell and Hershel
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Alton & Becky and Family May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
My Aunt Bonnie
Heaven sent;
gentle eyes,
accepting smile,
caring soul,
loving heart.
Heaven sent
an Angel to walk among us.
God be with all of you in this time of sorrow Love Robert Diana & Family
Les,
Wer are so sorry for your family’s loss.
I think of you often.
Ron
May God give you the comfort and strength during this sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Aunt Bonnie was an amazing sweet lady that touched so many lives. She made everyone around her want to be as loving and caring as she was and I remember never wanting to do anything to disappoint or upset her. Just knowing she was watching and caring made all of us better people. I love you all
Tommy/Karen—
So sorry to hear of the passing of Tommy’s mother. Please know that you are in my thoughts.
Stan Schwieger
Nene…I know we used to always joke about how I wanted to be just like you when I grew up…and I know that you were such an amazing example of love that I may never grow up THAT much! It might not have looked like it all the time, but I knew you were the most organized and "on-top-of-things" person I knew. If I ever wanted to know something about anything going on, I knew I could call you and you would know the answer! You always had something new and fun for us to taste or see every time we came to see you. You and Pa raised 5 exceptional men, and my hero–my daddy–was one of them. You will forever be in my heart…until I see you again! Love, Tammy
Leslie & family,
There are not any words I can say at this time that will bring you comfort. I thank God I knew your loved one, we talked on the phone often after my Mom’s passing, and she was so happy when there was a light on in the house again, when my sister moved in. I will greatly miss Bonnie, she was a good friend to me and my Mom(Nan Rozell). God be with you…Verna