Bonnie Klouda

BONNIE SUE KLOUDA Cedar Rapids Bonnie Sue Klouda, 82, of Des Moines, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Feb. 7, 2016, at Taylor Hospice House, Des Moines. Services: 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, First Church of the Open Bible, 1911 E Ave. NW, Cedar Rapids. A private interment will be held. Survivors include her son, Rick Klouda and wife Lesa of Des Moines; brother, Henry (HF) Brown of Kansas City; sisters, Mary Christianson and Frankie Brown, both of Cedar Rapids; and children and great-grandchildren, Jennifer Black and husband Brett and their children, Melia, Maraena, Serena and Sabrie; Anica Klouda and daughter Chanel; Landon and wife Tiffany Klouda and their children, Colton and Cadence, all of Des Moines; and Josh Klouda and Brittany Klouda, both of Mediapolis; stepgrandchildren, Kiley and husband Ryan Gerhardy and Chad Rouse and daughter Chesney, all of the Des Moines area; and nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester Klouda, who died Oct. 11, 1984; her parents, Floyd and Walcie (Stacey) Brown; brother, Eugene (Bill) Brown; and son, Leslie Klouda. She married Lester Klouda on Jan. 25, 1952. Those who knew Bonnie would describe her as determined, kind, loving, a little bit sassy and somebody who loved to be with family and friends. She had a fierce sweet tooth and was an incredible cook who very much enjoyed sharing with family and friends. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Rick Klouda, 2014 46th St., Des Moines, IA 50310.