Grace Caroline Bohnen, 19, of Wilson, Kansas, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at the KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas, with her loving family by her side.
Grace was born November 17, 2004, in Wichita, Kansas. She was the oldest of three children born to Todd and Christa (Whitebird) Bohnen. From the age of infant to second grade, Grace’s family lived in Bel Aire, Kansas. They moved to Wilson, where she grew up and graduated from Wilson High School in the Class of 23. Grace was a leader among her peers, family and within the community. She was class president for 3 years, cheer captain, and involved in several sports and school activities where she led with passion and tenacity. She had an amazing spirit, contagious smile, and a drive to always be the best version of herself.
Grace loved to be surrounded by her close friends and family. She brought so much joy and laughter everywhere she went. She was a leader, but also felt the need to take care of people, whether it be her brothers, friends, or complete strangers. She’ll be remembered for the love that she shared, bravery, and fearlessness to live life to the fullest.
Grace is survived by her parents, Todd and Christa Bohnen of Wilson, Kansas; two brothers, Wyatt Bohnen and Garrett Bohnen of Wilson, Kansas; maternal grandmother, Judy Whitebird of Topeka, Kansas; paternal grandparents, Sonny and Mary Lee Bohnen of Wilson, Kansas; and numerous Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.
Grace was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Peter L. Whitebird.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, October 18, 2024, at the Wilson School Gymnasium in Wilson, Kansas. Burial will follow at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery in Wilson. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell. Family greeting friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday at the Wilson Gymnasium. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established as the Grace Bohnen Memorial Fund. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, who is in charge of these arrangements.