Loynachan, Bonnie Jo (Shinn) 1912-2008

LOYNACHAN, SHINN, IVEY, NICHOLS

Posted By: Ernie Braida (email)
Date: 11/7/2009 at 20:49:05

Bonnie Jo Shinn Loynachan was born January 11, 1912 in Knoxville, Iowa the daughter of Noel and Alice (Ivey) Shinn.

She graduated from Knoxville High School. Bonnie was united in marriage to Edmond Nichols and she later married Everett Loynachan. As a young woman, Bonnie worked on the farm, raising sheep and selling eggs.

For over 25 years she owned and operated Loynachan’s, a ladies clothing store on the Knoxville square. She was active in the Chamber of Commerce, the Order of Eastern Star, the First United Methodist Church and Farm Bureau, of which she was past-president.

In her spare time, Bonnie loved to travel, throughout the United States, Europe and to the Panama Canal. Her greatest joy was family; she loved holiday gatherings and other family events.

Bonnie passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2008 at the Knoxville Area Community Hospital at the age of 96 years, 9 months and 19 days.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Everett Loynachan and a brother, Joe Shinn.

Those left to honor her memory include her son, Cleo Nichols (Rhea) and granddaughter, Tessa Nichols all of New York, New York; and two brothers, Benoni Shinn and Noel Shinn, Jr. both of Knoxville and many other family members and friends.

Service: Bybee & Davis Funeral Home, Knoxville, IA
Cemetery: Graceland Cemetery

Bertrand Funeral Homes Nov. 2008