Bonita Kasper

Bonita L. "Bonnie" Kasper, age 63, of Cassville, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2015, at Orchard Manor Nursing Home, Lancaster. She was born on January 6, 1952, in Mineral Point, the daughter of George and June (Martin) Eckstein. Bonnie attended Cassville Schools. She was united in marriage to Gary Kasper in 1970 in Prairie du Chien. In 1974, the family moved to California. They returned to Cassville in 1986. Bonnie and Gary purchased BJ's Tavern in Cassville in 1989 and operated the bar until 2004. Bonnie sewed Barbie doll clothing and sold Tupperware.

Survivors include her loving husband, Gary Kasper, Cassville; her daughter, Brandi (Todd) Kasper-Thiesen, Cassville; two grandchildren: Otto and Moria Kasper-Thiesen; her mother, June Eckstein, Cassville; many nieces and nephews and members of the Kasper family.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her son, Jason in 1986; her father, George Eckstein and her brother, David Eckstein.

Grave side services were held on Monday, October 5, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at Hillside Cemetery in Lancaster with Pastor Mike Christensen officiating. Martin Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Cassville is assisting the family.