Bonnie Hayes

Lavonna R. (Bonnie) Hayes, 75, of Snellville, GA, formerly of Marshalltown, passed away Friday, October 16, 2009 after a long and courageous battle with breast cancer. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m.on Friday, October 23, 2009 at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown, Iowa. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the American Cancer Society in her name. For condolences please visit www.mitchellfh.com . Phone 641-844-1234 She was born, August 14, 1934 in Des Moines to the late Harry Wagner and Helen (Switzer) Wagner. Bonnie grew up and was educated in the Marshalltown school system. She was united in marriage to former Times Republican staffer, Robert (Bob) Hayes on July 18, 1962 in Marshalltown. After living and working at Lennox Industries and Kenns Photography Studio in Marshalltown, she and Bob moved to Snellville, GA in 1984, where Bob was employed by Lennox Industries. Bennies passion was always children and many of those, whom she cared for from infants, remain lifelong friends. She also enjoyed cooking, baking and entertaining friends and family. She was an active member of the Snellville community and also a member of the Summit Chase Country Club She is survived by her husband; daughter Mary (Dave) Hauser; grandsons Cameron Hauser, Cole Hauser of Plymouth, WI; grandsons Stephen Schossow and Travis Schossow; sisters, Doris Dahne, Coralville, IA; Betty Vajgrt, Marshalltown; and a brother George Wagner, Oregon. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jean Flowers, in 2007 and her parents.