Bonnie O’Connor, 73

Sept. 6, 1946 —

Nov. 28, 2019

 

LIME SPRINGS - Bonnie K. O’Connor, 73, of Lime Springs, Iowa, died on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019, at her home.

A Memorial Service was held on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2019, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Lime Springs, with Pastor Jeff Jacobs officiating.

Bonnie Kay Engelhart was born on Sept. 6, 1946, the daughter of Ferd and Violet (Sherriff) Engelhart, in Spring Grove, Minn. On Oct. 10, 1965, she married Patrick O’Connor; they later divorced. 

Bonnie was a feisty, sweet and social lady. In her life, family came first. Her pride and joy were her grandchildren. She enjoyed watching them as they grew from children to adults and hearing about what was happening in their lives. Her family and friends knew she was only a phone call away if they needed anything. She had a great memory for details. She was a good cook and made delicious potato salad. 

Bonnie liked word-find puzzles, playing Bingo and just being around people. In her retirement, she attended many Amish sales and drove the Amish to different appointments. 

She is survived by her children, Patricia (Mark) Maas of Brownsdale, Minn., Michael O’Connor of Elkton, Minn., Patrick (Lori) O’Connor of Farmington, Minn., Phillip (Diane) O’Connor of Dexter, Minn. and Jackie (Shane) O’Connor-Hendrix of Byron, Minn.; son-in-law, Nate Keim; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; her mother, Violet “Lollie” Fairbanks; brothers and sisters, Gary Engelhart, Robert (Mary Lou) Engelhart, Fred (Diane) Engelhart, Sandra Munson, Dawn Fairbanks and Denise (Jay) Hanson; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Ferd; stepfather, Arthur Fairbanks; daughter, Naomi “Sue” Keim; grandson, Michael O’Connor-Hendrix; brothers, Richard Engelhart and Steven Engelhart; and son-in-law, Mike Danielson.

Online condolences may be left at www.hindthudekfuneralhomes.com.