Mona Bell Warren

Mona Bell (Hallberg) Warren, 79, passed away peacefully on the evening of September 30th, 2025 surrounded by her family. She will be forever remembered in flowers, the quilts she made, and most of all, in the hearts of those who loved her. Mona was born in Kingsburg, California on November 5th, 1945 to Walter and Venny (Scheline) Hallberg and was the youngest of two siblings. Mona grew up in Kingsburg, where she attended Kingsburg High School. It was there that she met the love of her life, Robert "Bob" Warren. The two were married at Kingsburg Covenant Church in 1964, beginning a partnership that would last a lifetime. As a mother of two, Mona was very involved in her children's education and served as PTA president at Eastin Arcola Elementary school. Mona was determined to further her own education and enrolled at California State University, Fresno in their Business Administration - Accounting program in 1980. She graduated in May 1984 with her Bachelor's degree. She and Bob opened their own home infusion pharmacy and Mona ran all daily operations. After they sold their business, Mona continued to work in health care billing. In retirement, she taught herself how to invest and became a successful investor. She enjoyed mornings spent checking the markets and reading stock newsletters, but her greatest joys were found in creativity, adventure, and caring for others. Mona was a talented quilter and a proud member of the Kings River Quilters Guild. She created baby blankets and memory quilts that captured moments of life in fabric and color. Each quilt she made was treasured by the loved ones who received it, and her work reflected her patience, skill, and heart. Mona joined her family on backpacking and rafting trips, where she could make even simple campfire meals feel like something special. At home, she enjoyed spending time in her kitchen and garden, cooking delicious meals from the vegetables she grew. When the Julia Child cookbook first came out, she fearlessly tried new recipes, even when the ingredients were hard to find in Fresno. She loved experimenting, whether it was with French cooking, a new cocktail, or her own baking. Cookies, breads, and especially her cardamom almond biscotti, affectionately known as "coffee cookies", became treasured treats on the farm. She loved bringing people together, especially at Christmas, first hosting at the farm and later at the Kingsburg Depot with lively white elephant exchanges. Her gatherings overflowed with warmth and laughter. In quieter moments, Mona enjoyed reading on her Kindle, often with a beautiful view during family trips to Hawaii, Mexico, and Bonaire. She also had a lifelong love of animals, especially the many dogs she and Bob welcomed into their home and the hummingbirds that visited her porch. Mona is lovingly survived by her husband, Bob, and their children Kathleen (Warren) Makarewicz and Robert "Bobby" Warren Jr. Mona was an amazing grandmother to her three grandchildren Anna, Isabella, and Alexander. She is also survived by her sister Sharon (Hallberg) Huether. Graveside services will be held 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM Friday, October 10th, 2025 at Kingsburg Cemetery, 12782 E. Clarkson Avenue, Kingsburg. Services have been entrusted to Salser & Dillard Creighton Chapel. Memorial Tributes and condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com.

Mona Bell Warren

November 5, 1945 - September 30, 2025