Frank Joseph Bonura

He was born on March 31, 1948, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Marion and Florence Bonura. He graduated from Oak Park High School.

Frank married his sweetheart, Janice on December 23, 1976, and together they shared many years of life, love and happiness.

His knowledge and passion of cars was unmatched and endless. Whether it was tinkering with the engine of a vintage car or giving a quick fix to a car in need, he did it with skill and love. He opened Frank’s Mobile Station in the 70’s before his current shop in Pleasant Valley, Frank’s Auto & Tow Service, which he built from the ground up in 1986. It was not just a place of work for him—it was his sanctuary, his pride, and joy.

Frank was a man of integrity and generosity. He wasn’t just fixing cars; he was fixing lives. Many of us remember how he would lend a helping hand, offering his expertise to anyone who asked, often without expecting anything in return. He gave without hesitation, from his time to his knowledge, always there when we needed him. While his presence in this world is no longer with us, his legacy will live on every time we hear the hum of an engine or see a shiny new car driving down the road. It will live on in the stories we share about him, in the lessons he taught us, and in the love he gave to each and every one of us.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marion and Florence Bonura.

Frank is survived by his wife Janice Bonura, of the home; children, Anthony Bonura (Chris), Randy Ognibene, and Sandy Whitten (Mike); grandchildren, Jeremy Smith (Lauren), Lacey Bravard (Jeremy) and Aerianna; greats, Taelyn, Julian, and Barrett; his sister, Betty Battaglia (Anthony) and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and so many other children Frank has shown love to over many years.

A visitation for Frank will be held on Friday, April 4, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, at White Chapel Funeral Home, 6600 NE Antioch Road, Gladstone, Missouri, 64118, with funeral services at 1:00 PM; interment will follow in the White Chapel Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, please continue to support his shop, Franks Auto & Tow Service.