Bonnie L. Gesling

Bonnie Lou (Finke) Gesling, 96, of Moline, Illinois, died Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Lexington Landing Assisted Living, St. Paul, Minnesota.

Services are 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 27, at Faith United Methodist Church, St. Anthony, Minnesota. Graveside services and burial is 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 29, in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington, Iowa. Memorials may be made to Riverside United Methodist Church, Moline, or The Richard and Bonnie Gesling Endowed Scholarship at Augustana College.

Born in rural Crawfordsville, Iowa, to Lafe and Nellie (Ross) Finke on June 7, 1929; married Richard Gesling on August 28, 1949. During their 70 years of marriage, they enjoyed countless happy times camping out west, spending time with family and friends, watching ballgames (especially Augustana College), and participating in their United Methodist Church.

Bonnie happily embraced the role of homemaker, bringing her energy and talents to gardening and preserving foods, sewing clothing, and raising four children. When they grew older, she widened her activities, winning many awards as part of Color Shooters Camera Club, biking weekly, hiking, and hosting dinners for a wide circle of friends. She returned to the workforce in a variety of secretarial positions, ending with many happy years in the Athletic Department at Augustana College. While her work was always excellent, she was also noted for bringing in pies and other treats. At Christmas she baked dozens of cinnamon rings to share with friends and neighbors. She was known for her friendly smile, perseverance, and positive attitude.

Bonnie is survived by son Robert (Carrie) of Blue Grass, daughters Linda (Steven Ozanne) of Falcon Heights, MN, Diane (Bernard Bober) of Lancaster, WI, and Nancy (Robert Bell) of Port Orford, OR; 13 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren.

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