BELOIT – Mark Lynn Bonham was born October 14, 1963, in Sterling, Colorado, the fourth of five children to Charles and Gayle (Phillips) Bonham. After a long, courageous battle with cancer, Mark died January 3, 2026, in Beloit, Kansas.
Growing up in Colorado, Mark was known by family, friends and teachers alike as a tireless jokester. Whether in person or on the phone, his goodbye was always followed by a joke and his roaring laughter.
After graduating high school in Colorado, Mark was able to experience world travel with his parents, sister, living in Kenya and visiting Seychelles, Thailand, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Japan, and London.
At an early age, his love of cars became his lifelong passion, leading to a successful career as a car salesman. Through his sales achievements, he was awarded a three-week European trip.
His desire for a slow-paced rural lifestyle led him to Beloit, Kansas, where after meeting on Friday the 13th, he married Pam Zachary on Halloween of 2012. Mark was a loyal employee of over 20 years at Landoll Corporation in Beloit. Mark's interests were woodworking, classic muscle cars, and the Kansas City Chiefs. He was able to fulfill his number one item on his bucket list in October 2025, when he attended a Chiefs game at Arrowhead Stadium with his sister Lori, which was a lifelong dream of his since he was nine years old.
Mark was preceded in death by his parents, brother Greg, his beloved kitties, BehBeh Kitty and Mona Lisa.
He is survived by his wife Pam, his kitty Pebbles, sisters Debbie (Rick), Lori (Paul), brother Steve and numerous beloved family members.
Mark looked forward to his eternity with Jesus and his loved ones.
Mark will fondly be remembered as a wonderful husband, a funny brother and a loving son. Celebration of life services will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, at Pam Bonham's home, 613 East Main, Beloit.
