Peter Bonifas

Peter S. Bonifas, 89, of Roseland, Nebraska, died Thursday, August 28, 2003 at Mary Lanning Memorial Hospital.

Rosary service will be Sunday, August 31, 2003; 7:00 P.M. at Assumption Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, September 1, 2003; 10:30 A.M. at Assumption Catholic Church with Father Larry Gyhra and Father David Bourek officiating. Burial will be in Assumption Catholic Cemetery.

Peter S. Bonifas was born September 5, 1913 in Adams County, Nebraska on the farm, near Roseland to John & Margaret (Seyler) Bonifas. He married Aileen Klein on October 6, 1942 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Roseland, Nebraska. He was a farmer and a member of Assumption Catholic Church, Honorary Lifemember 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus Council in Roseland-Assumption, Nebraska, Honorary Lifemember 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Council in Hastings, Nebraska and Senior Citizens in Roseland. He was a past member of the Roseland Lions Club, Co-op Grain & Supply Board of Directors, Roseland State Bank Board of Directors, Roseland School Board District 42 and Holstein Rural Fire Department

Peter S. Bonifas was preceded in death by his parents, one son, John James Bonifas, one brother and four sisters.

Survivors include,
Wife: Aileen Bonifas - Roseland, NE
Sons & Daughters-in-law: Philbert & Janet Bonifas - Roseland, Ne
Kenneth & Dianna Bonifas - Roseland, NE
Joseph Bonifas - Roseland, NE
Bernal & Valerie Bonifas - Roseland, NE
Wayne & Cherie Bonifas - Blue Hill, NE
Raymond & Sherri Bonifas - Juniata, NE
Glen & Elizabeth Bonifas - Roseland, NE
Daughters & Sons-in-law: Jolene & Frank Newkirk - Kansas City, MO
Patricia & John Sporleder - Canon City, CO
Evelyn & Gary Hassebrook - Lincoln, NE
Paulette & Lloyd Hemberger - Roseland, NE
Bonnie & Terry Hoffman - Wakefield, NE
Mary & William Feltes - Lincoln, NE
41 Grandchildren
10 Great Grandchildren
Sister: Irene Mangers - Roseland, NE

Memorial may be given to Assumption Cemetery Association or NE Alzheimer's Association

VISITATION:
Sat. 8-30-03; 9am-9pm @ LBVFH
Sun. 8-31-03; 1pm-4pm " "
Sun. 8-31-03; 1 hr. prior to Rosary @ Assumption Catholic Church
Mon. 9-1-03; 1 hr. prior to service @ Assumption Catholic Church