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Alta L. Bonger, 5 North 43 West


In 1900 Red Willow County, Nebraska, David Cox is 45 Head, Emeline Cox 39 Wife, Alta Cox 19 Daughter, Bessie Cox 16 Daughter, Mamie Cox 11 Daughter, Evert Cox 10 Son, and Earnest Cox 7 Son.

Christopher H. Bonger, 23, married Alta Cox on June 19, 1907 in McCook, Nebraska.

In 1910 Yuma County, Chris H. Bonger is farming, 26, Alta Bonger 27 Wife, and Sylvia Bonger 3 Daughter.

1914 Wray "WANTED—Work by the day. Sewing, washing, or cleaning and pressing clothes. Ladies dresses a specialty. I solicit your kind patronage as I am a widow with two children to support. Call at house south of E. D. Bullard's. Mrs. Alta Bonger."

Alta L. and Chris H. Bonger divorced in Yuma County on August 15, 1917.

In 1920 Holyoke, Alta is 37, living alone, widowed, a dressmaker.

Chris is in Denver in 1920, a watchman, 35, Elsie Bonger 31 Wife, Georgia Vandusen 12 (Step Daughter), Helen Vandusen 10 (Step Daughter), and Bernice Bonger 3 Daughter.
Alta proved up 240 acres in sections 26 and 27, 5N 43W in 1921.

She was delinquent on taxes for that land in 1923.

April 1923 Holyoke "Mrs. Alta Bonger is much bttter after several weeks of illness. "

The Phillips County Commissioners appropriated $15 from the Mothers Compensation fund in 1923 to her.

Alta Leora Cox Bonger, born 18 Aug 1880 in Adair, Adair County, Iowa, died 1 Nov 1925 in Holyoke, Phillips County, Colorado, BURIAL Holyoke Memorial Park, MEMORIAL ID 82857582.

"Mrs. Alta Bonger died at her home in Holyoke Sunday evening at the age of 45 years.
Mrs. Bonger (nee Alta Leora Cox) was born at Adair, Iowa, August 18, 1880, and was married to Crisman Bonger in 1907.
Mrs. Bonger became a member of the Methodist Episcopal church while still a young girl and always remained a faithful member. She joined the Royal Neighbors of America four years ago.
Short funeral services were held at the home Tuesday after which services were held at the M.E. church, in charge of Rev. Tyre.
Mrs. Bonger is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. David Cox, two brothers, two sisters and two daughters, Sylvia and Myrna. All were at the funeral except one sister."

SYLVIA

Sylvia Emeline Bonger Bruner BIRTH 28 Mar 1908 McCook, Red Willow County, Nebraska, DEATH 15 Dec 2007 (aged 99) Greeley, Weld County, Colorado, BURIAL Holyoke Memorial Park Holyoke, Phillips County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 113296193

Sylvia Emeline (Bonger) Bruner was born March 28, 1908 to Christopher H. and Alta Leora (Cox) Bonger in McCook, Nebraska. She died December 15, 2007 at North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley, just a few months shy of her 100th birthday.
Sylvia began her first two years of school at the Thomas School 25 miles southeast of Holyoke and then attended Holyoke schools through the eighth grade.
Sylvia married Silas Edgar Bruner in McCook, Nebraska November 25, 1925. To this union four children were born, Ruby, Irene, Lola and Silas.
Sylvia loved sewing, making her own patterns; cooking, baking especially pies; and gardening. Sylvia and Silas made their first home in a sod house on the Nebraska state line near Lamar, Nebraska. She spent most of her life in the Holyoke and Amherst area. Sylvia was a baptized member of the Baptist church and belonged to the extension club for many years.
Sylvia worked for Speer Cushion Company, but found she really loved home health care. She was referred to as the "angel of Holyoke."
She took care of others at night so their families could sleep during the night and take care of their loved ones during the day. An experienced nurse of over 50 years stated, "She was the best in caring for elderly and sick. She made a big impression in my heart and I loved her." Sylvia and Silas spent their lives working and caring for others.
Sylvia was preceded in death by her husband Silas, parents Christopher and Alta Bonger and one sister Mernia Taylor Ball.
She is survived by daughters Ruby Schlup of Sundance, Wyoming, Irene Beeler of Denver and Lola and husband Lee Matoush of Colorado Springs; son Silas and Janice Bruner of Colorado Springs; six grandchildren; 15 great grand children; and five great great grandchildren.
The funeral service was held December 21 at First Baptist Church in Holyoke, with Pastor Gordon Penfold officiating. Interment followed at Holyoke Memorial Park. Baucke Funeral Home of Holyoke directed the service.

Irene L. Beeler, 90, of Denver, passed away July 9, 2019.
She was born July 2, 1929 in Imperial, Nebraska, the daughter of Silas and Sylvia (Bonger) Bruner. She was a graduate of Holyoke High School in Holyoke, CO in 1947.
On April 20, 1952, she married Horace George Beeler.
Irene was a member of Landmark Tabernacle. Irene enjoyed listening to music and traveling. In her earlier years, she also enjoyed dancing.
Irene is survived by daughter, Barbara Ochsendorf; step-daughter, Patti (Robert) Reid; two grandchildren, Justin (Valerie) Ochsendorf and J.P. (Kristen) Puma; 3 great-grandchildren with 1 great-grandchild on the way; four step-grandchildren; numerous step-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ruby Schlup and Lola Matoush; brother, Silas (Jan) Bruner; friend, Aida (Zach) Chams-Eddine and her son, Omar and many nieces, nephews and extended family.
She is preceded in death by husband, Horace G. Beeler; father, Silas V. Bruner and mother, Sylvia Bruner.
Sylvia was buried in Fort Logan National Cemetery.

MYRNA

Mernia J Bonger Gender: Female Age: 14 Birth Date: abt 1911 Marriage Date: 31 Dec 1925 Marriage Place: Holyoke, Phillips, Colorado, Spouse: Everett Taylor

In 1930 Washington County, Colorado, Fred A Taylor 52 Head Belle E Taylor 45 Wife Oakley Taylor 29 Son Everet M Taylor 27 Son Mernia Taylor 19 Daughter-In-Law John W Taylor 3 Grandson Glen D Taylor 1 Grandson.

In 1940 Benkelman, Nebraska, Everett M. Taylor is a mechanic, 35, Mernia J. Taylor 28 Wife, John W. Taylor 13 Son, Sylendale Taylor 12 Son, Mary E. Taylor 8 Daughter, Esther L. Taylor 6 Daughter, Marth J. Taylor 4 Daughter, Elizabeth M. Taylor 3 Daughter, Delores F. Taylor 2 Daughter, and Laura J. Taylor 3/12 Daughter.

Everett Marion Taylor Birth Date: 3 Jun 1903 Birth Place: Iowa, Death Date: 25 Oct 1960 Death Place: Maricopa, Arizona, Father: Frederick T Taylor Mother: Bellie Turner
Everett Marion Taylor BIRTH 1 Jan 1903 DEATH 25 Oct 1960 (aged 57) BURIAL Hillside Cemetery Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 55566021.

Mernia Josephine Taylor and Earl Edwin Ball married in Greeley, COlorado in 1960.

Merina Taylor Ball BIRTH 1911 DEATH 1972 (aged 60–61) BURIAL Hillside Cemetery Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 55561107.

Glen Dale Taylor Birth Date: 2 Dec 1927 Birth Place: Holyoke, Colorado Death Date: 31 May 1993 Father: Everett M Taylor Mother: Mernia J Bonger
Glen D Taylor BIRTH 2 Dec 1927 DEATH 31 May 1993 (aged 65) BURIAL National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, PLOT 18D, 486 MEMORIAL ID 3996975

Chris H. Bonger BIRTH 1884 DEATH 1958 (aged 73–74) BURIAL Crown Hill Cemetery Wheat Ridge, Jefferson County, Colorado, MEMORIAL ID 209472778

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