Kim Marie Bonds

Kim Marie Bonds passed away on August 26, 2025 at her home in Le Center, MN.

Born on November 25, 1961, in St Paul, Minnesota, Kim was the daughter of David and Joanne (Thomas) Hartman. She was raised and attended school in the St Paul area and later in her life moved around in the southern Minnesota area before settling down in Le Center, MN.

Kim was a proud mother to her son, Arlen, and took special joy in being a grandmother to her three beloved grandchildren. She was a woman who cherished life’s simple pleasures, finding peace in the comfort of her home, usually in the company of her beloved cats. Family was a deeply cherished part of her life, and she loved gatherings filled with heartfelt conversations, shared stories, and lively games. In her spare time, she enjoyed listening to Classic Rock, getting lost in a good book, and watching her favorite soap operas.

She will be lovingly remembered by her son, Arlen (Camille Schuster) Bonds; grandchildren, Barak, Zaylen, and Alahna; siblings, Debra (Richard) Madson, Sharon Wolfe, and Emil “Billy” Hartman; stepbrother, Sean Sellers, many nieces and nephews, and her cats, Double and Trouble.

She was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, Alex Ruff; stepsister, Sheila Elsenpeter; brother-in-law, Dale Wolfe and her loving cat, Jazzabelle.

Kim’s family will host a Celebration of Life in her honor at a future date.