Bonnie A. Schuster, age 85, of Wells, MN died, Monday September 15, 2025 at Thorne Crest Senior Living Community in Albert Lea, MN. The Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, September 19, 2025 at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Wells, MN at 10:30am. There will be a rosary at 9:00am and the visitation will start one hour prior to Mass (9:30-10:30am) at church. The Mass will be officiated by Father Peter Schuster and burial will follow Mass at St. Casimir Catholic Cemetery in Wells, MN. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be donated to an organization of the donors choice.
Bonita (Bonnie) Ann Schuster was born August 21, 1940 to John and Mary (Spartz) Loke. She grew up on the farm with her 4 siblings northeast of Milroy, MN. Bonnie graduated from Milroy High School in 1958 and then graduated from Mankato State Teaching School. She taught in Sherburn and in Albert Lea. While teaching in Albert Lea, she met her future husband Lowell. They were married on August 20, 1966. Lowell and Bonnie raised four children: Christine, Peter, Mary and Mark on their family farm southwest of Freeborn.
Bonnie had a wide variety of interests. She subbed for Freeborn Schools and then was on the school board when Freeborn School District became United South Central. She was a CCD teacher, served on various church boards and was a lector. Bonnie valued faith and education.
After being on the school board, Bonnie took the challenge of establishing a 10 page newsletter called the Freeborn Frisbee. Published quarterly, it contained community news plus a healthy dose of history. Bonnie loved history so much that she researched nearly all of the local cemeteries, obituaries and/or death notices. Since she wanted people to have access to this, she compiled them into books. She was proud of the fact the Freeborn Frisbee ran from 1998-2023.
Bonnie and Lowell were so proud of their family. One of her most cherished memories was being able to donate a kidney to her daughter Christine in 1987.
She is preceded in death by her husband Lowell (2024); her parents; and brother James Loke.
Bonnie is survived by her children: Christine of Wells, Father Peter Schuster of Slayton, Mary of California and Mark (Shana) of Wells; three sisters: Patricia (Phillip) Gleason, Helen (James) Gerdes and Mary Ellen (Clarence) Slama.
Sorry for your loss! It is tough to have both parents gone!!
My deepest sympathy to family and friends.
My deepest sympathy to family and friends. She will be deeply missed.
Sorry for your loss Bonnie was a wonderful lady!
So sorry to hear of the death of your mother. We had the privilege of having Father Peter as our priest in Lewiston. We loved him. Matt your mother rest in peace
Bonnie always had a smile on her face, she will be missed.
Our thought.s and prayers are with you. Bonnie was a kind, generous, helpful lady with a heart of gold. I am so glad we had a chance to know her! May God grant you strength, comfort and peace. Love and prayers.
So sorry for the loss of your mom. Prayers to all. God bless
Bonnie was such a faith filled and caring woman. I have not doubt she is in heaven praying for all of us. I will miss my Adoration prayer partner.
Our thoughts and sympathy to family and friends.
So very sorry for your family’s loss. Bonnie was always fun to visit with whenever I’d see her. She was a great volunteer and shared her talents with so many. She will surely be missed. You have my deepest sympathy.
“I am the breeze that kisses your cheek. When the birds sweetly sing, it is my voice caressing you. Feel the air that surrounds you, for I, your Lord, envelope you in My love. And feel the love in your heart, it is I, your Lord, glowing in you.” Bonnie left us all a glowing legacy in the cemetery history books she gave to the community. I was honored to share in the compiling of one of them. I know she is looking down from heaven encouraging us along the way. My prayers are with you during this time.
Your Mom’s smile and warm greeting is always how I remember her at St. Casimirs! Thinking of you all as you honor her memory in the days to come!
This broke my heart! Bonnie was such a lovely person!
You are all nestled gently in our thoughts. We loved the Frisbee and we loved knowing you. RIP, Bonnie.
Our deepest sympathy to Father Schuster and his family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
God bless!!