Brian W. Bonney, 63, of Lost Nation, Iowa, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at his home in Lost Nation.

Brian W. Bonney was born on November 14, 1961 in Maquoketa, Iowa, to Harold and Rosemary (Kiesling) Bonney.  He was united in marriage to Jill Wirth on August 7, 1982, at the Union Presbyterian Church in Lost Nation.

Brian farmed for Duane Rutenbeck of Lost Nation in his younger years. He started driving semi’s first for Ray Hainstock on long hauls and hauling cattle in the area and out of state.  He then drove for Kinney Trucking of DeWitt hauling grain.  Brian also drove for Roger Kinney Trucking and for Crystal Creek Enterprises of Grand Mound.  If it was a Peterbilt Semi, he was in it.  Brian also had a passion for stock car racing.  He raced for many years at the Maquoketa Speedway and traveled to drive in many races around the state. Brian and his family traveled to many NASCAR races in Michigan, also seeing races at Talladega, Bristol and Kansas.  Brian also enjoyed going on side-by-side rides and could always be found tinkering in his garage, sometimes with a Busch Light.  He had a love of music, ranging from country and oldies to rock and roll.

Those left to honor his memory include his wife Jill Bonney of Lost Nation; his son Zach (Jordan) Bonney of Lost Nation; his siblings, Brad (Sandy) Bonney of Maquoketa, IA, Vicki Hulke of Oxford Junction, IA, and Brent Bonney of Dubuque, IA; a granddaughter, Brooklynn Hamilton, and a grandchild on the way; his mother-in-law, Barbara Wirth of Lost Nation; his sisters-in-law, Brenda Smith of Lost Nation, Joy (Bob) Beuthien of Ashland, MO, and Terri (Tom) Hovar of South Dakota, and Lisa Wirth of Lost Nation; a brother-in-law, Tim Wirth (Michelle) of Lost Nation; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Kevin and Kenneth Bonney; father-in-law Gerald Wirth; and brothers-in-law Lynn Smith and Lanny Hulke.

A gathering of family and friends celebrating his life will be held from 4 to 7 P.M., Monday, April 14, 2025, at Carson Celebration of Life Center in Maquoketa.  Cremation rites have been accorded.

Online Condolences may be left at www.CarsonAndSon.com.