Bonnie Louise Burks (Brame), 90, of Saline City, died Monday, February 2, 2026 at the Living Center in Marshall, MO.

Funeral services will be Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11 A.M. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Saline City, with Pastor Douglas Dubisar officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Gardens Cemetery in Marshall with Tom Hinken, Melissa Mendoza, Jennifer Stankevicius, Eric Burks, Jeremiah Burks, Joshua Burks, Lindsay Robbins, and Jack Robbins (in memory of Joel Burks) serving as pallbearers. Visitation will be from 10:00 to at 11:00 A.M. Saturday at the church. Memorials are suggested to the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Saline City or Big Bend Retreat in care of Weiker Funeral Home in Slater.

The youngest of nine children, Bonnie was born and raised in Slater, MO where she lived until marrying Francis. She was a 1953 graduate of Slater High School, shortly after graduation she married Francis, becoming a wife, mother, and homemaker. In the 1980s she earned her certificate as a Licensed Professional Nurse from State Fair Community College. She was an active member of her community and St. Paul Lutheran Church where she served as a member of the Ladies’ Aid Society and the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League.

She will be remembered for her faith, strength and steadfast love. She was known to many for her quick wit and generous spirit. As a talented cook, she was recognized for her delicious desserts and legendary pickles. A long-time member of Arrow Rock’s craft club, she was talented in many crafts, especially quilting and sewing. She was even known to make custom Barbie clothes and Raggedy Ann dolls.

Bonnie and Francis made a home in Arlington, Virginia, Marshall, Raytown, and Sedalia, before retiring to Saline City where they built a home and a quiet life on the farm. She most recently lived at Big Bend Retreat where she became a favorite among staff and residents.

Bonnie is survived by four children: Edward Burks (Conni) of Lee’s Summit, Nina Hinrichs (Ted) of Blue Springs, Matthew Burks (Karen) of Sedalia, and Michael (Elaine) of Grain Valley; seven grandchildren: Tom Hinken, Melissa Mendoza, Jennifer Stankevicius, Eric Burks, Jeremiah Burks, Joshua Burks, and Lindsay Robbins; three step-grandchildren: Alison Woodhead, Jonathan Limback, and Mary Limback Heyer; fourteen great-grandchildren: Mason, Chloe, Grayson, Madelyn, Hudson, Kolton, Phoenix, Blake, Adrianna, Trinity, Kendall, Bradly, Wyatt, and Kegan; six step-great-grandchildren: Cody, Alijah, Angelica, Alexis, Zion, and Alaris; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of seventy-one years, Francis Burks, her parents William and Mamie Brame, her siblings; Ola May, Elizabeth, Eva, Annabelle, Henry, Katie, Bill, and Martha; and a grandson, Joel Burks.