Marie A. Bond Obituary (1936 - 2023)

Washburn- Marie A. Bond, 86, of Washburn, passed away on Thursday August 31, 2023, at the Apostolic Christian Home in Eureka with her family by her side. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, September 9, 2023, at 10:30 AM at St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Washburn with Fr. David Kipfer officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM on Friday, September 8, at Calvert-Johnson Memorial Home in Washburn with a rosary to be recited at 4:30 PM. Interment will be in St. Elizabeth Catholic Cemetery, Washburn. Memorials may be given to the Eureka Apostolic Christian Home Activity Fund. Calvert & Johnson Memorial Home in Washburn is handling arrangements. Marie was born in Washburn on November 3, 1936, a daughter to Tony and Catherine Capponi Beltramea. She married Vernon L. Bond in Woodford County on September 25, 1954. He preceded her in death in 2004. Surviving are her children, Rodney (Karmen) Bond, Washburn, Mark (Linda) Bond, Tenn., Jeff (Carol) Bond, Washburn, grandchildren, Tony (Shandra) Bond, Erica (Bryce) Spangler, Kelli (Chris) Cashmer, Tiffany Dalton, Travis Bond, Kevin Bond, Steven Bond, Michelle Bond, Katie Bond, 14 great-grandchildren, and brother, Mike (Carol) Beltramea. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one brother, Anthony Beltramea, and sister in infancy, Antoinette. Marie graduated from Lowpoint Washburn High School. She worked for Martha Maid in Minonk for 18 years, before opening Rod-Mar-J's clothing store in Washburn. She then worked for Caterpillar for another 30 years. Nobody ever left Marie's house hungry. She was known for her spaghetti sauce and loved feeding others. She had a heart for serving people and volunteered for several years at Washburn Food Pantry. She took pride in her garden and was an avid canner. Marie enjoyed bingo, sewing, Family Feud, and her many kitties. She was a lifelong member of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church in Washburn, where she recently helped celebrate the Church's last mass. She was a loving grandmother & great-grandmother and took pride in the many years she was able to share her stories, hobbies, and her candy cupboard with her family. Online memories and condolences may be sent to her family at www.calvertmemorial.com.