Ronette Bonnell, 66, Boone, Iowa
BOONE, Iowa—Ronette Alane (Adams) Bonnell, of Boone, passed away on August 31, 2026. A beloved mother and friend to so many, she leaves a legacy of living fully and celebrating every moment.
Born April 6, 1960 in Boone to John and Lila Adams, she grew up on a farm and spent her younger years showing horses all over Iowa, graduating from Boone High School in 1979.
After attending college at PCI Academy, she later opened her own in-home hair salon, a passion she was extremely gifted at – both in hair and conversation. She loved conversing and getting to know all of the clients that came through her doors over 40 years. She continued bringing color into the world around her by traveling and taking great care of her loved ones.
Ronette had an artistic eye for gardening and floral arrangements. She was always attending community events, rooting for her Hawkeyes, enjoying music and concerts, riding motorcycles, and always cooking enough food to feed a village – all while being surrounded by friends and always making new ones. Her energy never faltered, and her calendar stayed full.
There were seasons that tested her in ways most people never saw, but Ronette met them with grit and grace, never losing herself in the process.
Of all the things Ronette experienced in her lifetime, her very favorite was being a mom. She raised three kids on her own as a single mother, which gave her a fierce drive to give her kids a great life. Even after her kids were grown, all it took was one conversation with her to know how proud she was of the people they’d become.
Her memory is protected by her three children, Johnna (Jason) Toth, Adam (Alexia) Bonnell, and Austin Bonnell.
Ronette loved boldly and faced life head-on. Those who knew her know what a privilege and honor it was to be loved by her. Mom, we weren’t prepared to let you go so soon, but you taught us how to keep going, and we will.
She was preceded in death by her loving parents, who have already greeted her in heaven.
Visitation will be Wednesday, September 9, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Schroeder-Reimers Memorial Chapel, 1006 6th Street, Boone. A Memorial Service will follow on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM, at Augustana Lutheran Church, 309 South Greene Street, Boone, with Pastor Mark Kvale officiating. A Celebration of Life will then be held at the Adobe Lounge, 915 West Mamie Eisenhower Ave., Boone.
A private family inurnment will be held at a later date.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Schroeder-Reimers Memorial Chapel at Sixth and Marshall Streets in Boone. Online condolences may be left to Ronette’s family at www.schroedermemorialchapel.com.
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