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Obituary

Pfc. Warren Bonewitz, 19, who graduated from Burlington High School last June only 4 days before entering the army, has been reported missing in action in Germany as of March 24.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Bonewitz, 2407 Madison Avenue, his parent, were informed by the war department that their son, an infantryman, was missing. They were hopeful that later information would show he was separated from his unit or was taken prisoner.
Going overseas in January, he first was in England and later in France before entering Germany.
Bonewitz was among high school leaders who helped generate interest in a youth center, nearly 3 years ago, leading to the establishment of the Spider Web. His parents donated the fountain and other equipment for the teenage center, in which his sister, Betty since has been active.
Published a few days later:
Pfc. Warren Bonewitz, 19, whose parents, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bonewitz, 2407 Madison Avenue, were notified last week that he was missing in action, is now reported to have been killed in action in Germany on March 24.
He served with infantry of the 5th Division of the 3rd Army and had been in service since last June, going overseas in January.
He entered the armed forces 6 days after he graduated from Burlington High School, where he was prominent in student affairs. He was business manager of the Purple and Gray, a student publication; vice president of the Hi-Y club, a member of other student council organizations which included the Philmathean, Trigon, and drama clubs. He was active in school dramatics and music, and held 2 minor letters for football and track. He was a member of the First Methodist church.
Born Jan. 10, 1926 in Savannah, Mo., he came to Burlington with his parents, when 4 years old.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by a sister, Betty, at home.