Bonya Lynn Tomlinson – Hansen-Spear

Bonya Lynn Tomlinson, age 59, of Quincy, died on Friday, March 7, 2025 at 11:15 in her sister’s home.

Bonya was born on October 20, 1965 in Quincy, a daughter of Richard and Bonnie Lee Littleton Tomlinson.

Bonya was a 1983 graduate of Quincy High School. She had been employed by the Quincy Police Department as an officer for a couple of years during the late 1990s. Bonya was a passionate animal lover whose life was dedicated to their care and well-being. She spent much of her career working at Inet, where she specialized in breeding and caring for pigs. Alongside her work at Inet, Bonya also bred dogs, but it was her miniature dachshunds that truly became her legacy. As the owner and operator of Paw Palace, she gained a reputation for breeding some of the finest miniature dachshunds, attracting clients from around the globe. Her commitment to the animals she cared for was unmatched, and over the years, she also opened her heart and home to countless rescue animals, providing them with love and care.

Bonya was a member of Siloam Springs Amish Mennonite Church.

Survivors include her sister, Sue (William Canada Jr.) Guetersloh of Quincy; her uncle, Dick (Linda) Kelly of Wataga, IL; and a nephew, Justin Tomlinson of Carthage, IL.

Bonya was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Richard Tomlinson; and her grandparents, Frank Littleton and Erma Kelly.

Bonya was cremated as per her wishes.

A celebration on life will be held on Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. at 1444 Maine St. Quincy, IL.

Memorials: United Way of Adams County or have a tree planted in Bonya’s memory. Memorial donations may be made on line at: https://memorials.hansenspear.com/.

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Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.