Bonnie Jean Snipes, 87, rural Rochester, passed at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2021, at White Oak Health Campus of Monticello.

Bonnie was born on Nov. 24, 1933, in Kosciusko County, to the late Donald L. and Stella Mae (Wehrly) Emmons. She married on March 20, 1952, in Mentone, to William Donald Snipes, who preceded her in death on March 27, 2004.

She is survived by a daughter, Sherri and husband Doug Rutherford of Decatur, Ill.; sons: Gary Snipes of Rochester; and Terry and wife Diane Snipes of Moline, Ill.; grandchildren: Christine, Erin, Dan, Stephanie, Greg, Josh, and Cari; seven great-grandchildren; and a brother Donald Leroy “JR” and wife Geneva Emmons of Sammamish, Washington.

Arrangements are with Hartzler Funeral Home.