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Marjorie J. Bonham

Marjorie J. Bonham, 90, of Clinton passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center. She was born Jan. 16, 1934, in Virginia, Minnesota, to Joseph and Hilda Haavisto. 

Throughout her life, she loved reading, sewing, and, most of all, spending time with her family. Marjorie was strong in her faith and attended Clinton First Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Russell A. Bonham; sister, Jill Loveday; brothers, Clifford Haavisto, Carver Haavisto , Sheldon Haavisto, and Calvin Haavisto.

She is survived by her children, William Bonham and wife Sylvia of Clinton, Susan Bajusz and husband Thomas of Prescott Valley, AZ, and Gordon Bonham and wife Amy of Indianapolis, IN; eight grandchildren, seven great- grandchildren, a great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m., Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Holley Gamble Funeral Home. Her funeral will follow in the chapel, and the Rev. Ben Neal will officiate.  Her graveside service will be 11 a.m., Monday at Grandview Memorial Garden.  Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of all arrangements.  holleygamble.com