Bonne Bell Eckert, 82, Cosmetics Executive, Is Dead
CLEVELAND, Nov. 7 - Bonne Bell Eckert, retired chairwoman of Bonne Bell Cosmetics, which her father named for her when she was 4, died on Thursday at her home in Rocky River, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland. She was 82.
Ms. Eckert died in her sleep and no cause of death was determined, but she may have suffered a stroke or heart attack, according to her daughter, Bonne E. Conroy.
The company's products, including Lip Smacker, are largely aimed at teenagers and preteenagers.
In 1927, Ms. Eckert's father, J. G. Bell, founded the company in the basement of a rented house in Cleveland; the company is now based in Lakewood. Her parents named her for the heroine of a novel by Emerson Hough called "The Man Next Door." Her first name was pronounced Bonnie.
Ms. Eckert's signature was used as the company's logo on products like Ten-O-Six lotion, and her portrait appeared in ad campaigns.
For more than 20 years before retiring as board chairwoman in 1992, she traveled the world with her husband, William J. Eckert, who led Bonne Bell's international division.
Mr. Eckert died five years ago. In addition to her daughter, survivors include a son, W. John Eckert of New York City; five grandchildren; and a great-grandson.
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NOV. 8, 2005
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Bonne Bell Eckert, 82; Namesake Became Face of Cosmetics Company
Bonne Bell Eckert, 82, retired chairwoman of Bonne Bell Cosmetics, a firm her father named for her when she was 4 years old, died Thursday at her home in a suburb of Cleveland. No cause of death was determined, but she may have suffered a heart attack or a stroke, her daughter, Bonne E. Conroy, told the Associated Press.
Born in Salina, Kan., Eckert was chosen as namesake for the cosmetics firm by her father, J.G. Bell. She graduated from high school in the Cleveland area and began working for the family firm as a laboratory assistant. Over the years, she became the face of the firm. Advertising campaigns featured her portrait and signature as the company's logo on such products as Ten-O-Six lotion.
In the 1960s, she was a featured speaker in department stores and in high school assemblies, teaching about skin care.
For more than 20 years before retiring as board chairwoman in 1992, she conducted business in England, Sweden, Thailand, Australia and South Africa.
November 09, 2005 | From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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BONNE BELL ECKERT, age 82. Beloved wife of the late William J.; dear
mother of W. John Eckert (Eileen Conroy) of New York City,...
Published in The Plain Dealer from Nov. 5 to Nov. 7, 2005
CLEVELAND, Nov. 7 - Bonne Bell Eckert, retired chairwoman of Bonne Bell Cosmetics, which her father named for her when she was 4, died on Thursday at her home in Rocky River, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland. She was 82.
Ms. Eckert died in her sleep and no cause of death was determined, but she may have suffered a stroke or heart attack, according to her daughter, Bonne E. Conroy.
The company's products, including Lip Smacker, are largely aimed at teenagers and preteenagers.
In 1927, Ms. Eckert's father, J. G. Bell, founded the company in the basement of a rented house in Cleveland; the company is now based in Lakewood. Her parents named her for the heroine of a novel by Emerson Hough called "The Man Next Door." Her first name was pronounced Bonnie.
Ms. Eckert's signature was used as the company's logo on products like Ten-O-Six lotion, and her portrait appeared in ad campaigns.
For more than 20 years before retiring as board chairwoman in 1992, she traveled the world with her husband, William J. Eckert, who led Bonne Bell's international division.
Mr. Eckert died five years ago. In addition to her daughter, survivors include a son, W. John Eckert of New York City; five grandchildren; and a great-grandson.
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NOV. 8, 2005
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Bonne Bell Eckert, 82; Namesake Became Face of Cosmetics Company
Bonne Bell Eckert, 82, retired chairwoman of Bonne Bell Cosmetics, a firm her father named for her when she was 4 years old, died Thursday at her home in a suburb of Cleveland. No cause of death was determined, but she may have suffered a heart attack or a stroke, her daughter, Bonne E. Conroy, told the Associated Press.
Born in Salina, Kan., Eckert was chosen as namesake for the cosmetics firm by her father, J.G. Bell. She graduated from high school in the Cleveland area and began working for the family firm as a laboratory assistant. Over the years, she became the face of the firm. Advertising campaigns featured her portrait and signature as the company's logo on such products as Ten-O-Six lotion.
In the 1960s, she was a featured speaker in department stores and in high school assemblies, teaching about skin care.
For more than 20 years before retiring as board chairwoman in 1992, she conducted business in England, Sweden, Thailand, Australia and South Africa.
November 09, 2005 | From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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BONNE BELL ECKERT, age 82. Beloved wife of the late William J.; dear
mother of W. John Eckert (Eileen Conroy) of New York City,...
Published in The Plain Dealer from Nov. 5 to Nov. 7, 2005
Bonne Bell Eckert, 82, Cosmetics Executive, Is Dead
CLEVELAND, Nov. 7 - Bonne Bell Eckert, retired chairwoman of Bonne Bell Cosmetics, which her father named for her when she was 4, died on Thursday at her home in Rocky River, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland. She was 82.
Ms. Eckert died in her sleep and no cause of death was determined, but she may have suffered a stroke or heart attack, according to her daughter, Bonne E. Conroy.
The company's products, including Lip Smacker, are largely aimed at teenagers and preteenagers.
In 1927, Ms. Eckert's father, J. G. Bell, founded the company in the basement of a rented house in Cleveland; the company is now based in Lakewood. Her parents named her for the heroine of a novel by Emerson Hough called "The Man Next Door." Her first name was pronounced Bonnie.
Ms. Eckert's signature was used as the company's logo on products like Ten-O-Six lotion, and her portrait appeared in ad campaigns.
For more than 20 years before retiring as board chairwoman in 1992, she traveled the world with her husband, William J. Eckert, who led Bonne Bell's international division.
Mr. Eckert died five years ago. In addition to her daughter, survivors include a son, W. John Eckert of New York City; five grandchildren; and a great-grandson.
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NOV. 8, 2005
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Bonne Bell Eckert, 82; Namesake Became Face of Cosmetics Company
Bonne Bell Eckert, 82, retired chairwoman of Bonne Bell Cosmetics, a firm her father named for her when she was 4 years old, died Thursday at her home in a suburb of Cleveland. No cause of death was determined, but she may have suffered a heart attack or a stroke, her daughter, Bonne E. Conroy, told the Associated Press.
Born in Salina, Kan., Eckert was chosen as namesake for the cosmetics firm by her father, J.G. Bell. She graduated from high school in the Cleveland area and began working for the family firm as a laboratory assistant. Over the years, she became the face of the firm. Advertising campaigns featured her portrait and signature as the company's logo on such products as Ten-O-Six lotion.
In the 1960s, she was a featured speaker in department stores and in high school assemblies, teaching about skin care.
For more than 20 years before retiring as board chairwoman in 1992, she conducted business in England, Sweden, Thailand, Australia and South Africa.
November 09, 2005 | From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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BONNE BELL ECKERT, age 82. Beloved wife of the late William J.; dear
mother of W. John Eckert (Eileen Conroy) of New York City,...
Published in The Plain Dealer from Nov. 5 to Nov. 7, 2005
CLEVELAND, Nov. 7 - Bonne Bell Eckert, retired chairwoman of Bonne Bell Cosmetics, which her father named for her when she was 4, died on Thursday at her home in Rocky River, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland. She was 82.
Ms. Eckert died in her sleep and no cause of death was determined, but she may have suffered a stroke or heart attack, according to her daughter, Bonne E. Conroy.
The company's products, including Lip Smacker, are largely aimed at teenagers and preteenagers.
In 1927, Ms. Eckert's father, J. G. Bell, founded the company in the basement of a rented house in Cleveland; the company is now based in Lakewood. Her parents named her for the heroine of a novel by Emerson Hough called "The Man Next Door." Her first name was pronounced Bonnie.
Ms. Eckert's signature was used as the company's logo on products like Ten-O-Six lotion, and her portrait appeared in ad campaigns.
For more than 20 years before retiring as board chairwoman in 1992, she traveled the world with her husband, William J. Eckert, who led Bonne Bell's international division.
Mr. Eckert died five years ago. In addition to her daughter, survivors include a son, W. John Eckert of New York City; five grandchildren; and a great-grandson.
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NOV. 8, 2005
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Bonne Bell Eckert, 82; Namesake Became Face of Cosmetics Company
Bonne Bell Eckert, 82, retired chairwoman of Bonne Bell Cosmetics, a firm her father named for her when she was 4 years old, died Thursday at her home in a suburb of Cleveland. No cause of death was determined, but she may have suffered a heart attack or a stroke, her daughter, Bonne E. Conroy, told the Associated Press.
Born in Salina, Kan., Eckert was chosen as namesake for the cosmetics firm by her father, J.G. Bell. She graduated from high school in the Cleveland area and began working for the family firm as a laboratory assistant. Over the years, she became the face of the firm. Advertising campaigns featured her portrait and signature as the company's logo on such products as Ten-O-Six lotion.
In the 1960s, she was a featured speaker in department stores and in high school assemblies, teaching about skin care.
For more than 20 years before retiring as board chairwoman in 1992, she conducted business in England, Sweden, Thailand, Australia and South Africa.
November 09, 2005 | From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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BONNE BELL ECKERT, age 82. Beloved wife of the late William J.; dear
mother of W. John Eckert (Eileen Conroy) of New York City,...
Published in The Plain Dealer from Nov. 5 to Nov. 7, 2005
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