Bonnie J. Randolph, 90, of River Valley Place in Fort Madison, formerly of Donnellson, Iowa, passed away at 10:01 a.m. Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center in Fort Madison.
She was born on October 1, 1934, in New Boston, Iowa, the daughter of John and Mildred (Smith) Wilhelm. On December 20, 1953, she married Russel Lee Randolph in Argyle, Iowa. He preceded her in death on August 13, 2018.
She is survived by three daughters: Nancy (Jerry) Fett of , Cindy (Kevin) Frueh of Donnellson, Lisa (Dave) Parker of Donnellson; six grandchildren: Abby (Sam) Allworth, Adam (Emily) Fett, Ashley (Adam) Moeller, Eric (Liz) Frueh, Jonah (Abby) Parker, Lynnely (Eli Krambeer) Parker; seventeen great grandchildren; AFS daughter: Cristina (Riccardo Provato) Loguercio; brother: Barry Wilhelm; sister-in-law: Marge Wilhelm. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Russel; infant grandson; granddaughter: Beth Nelson; two brothers: Larry and Jack Wilhelm and sister: Donna Doyle.
Bonnie was a graduate of Donnellson High School. She retired from Central Lee Schools. She was a member of Donnellson United Methodist Church, the Daughters of the American Revolution and she directed and accompanied in the St. Barnabas Choir. Bonnie enjoyed music, traveling and she was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan.
A visitation will be held from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. Thursday, January 23, 2025, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson. The family will not be present.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 24, 2025, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 24, 2025, at Schmitz Funeral Home in Donnellson with Pastor Nancy St. Clair officiating.
Following the service, her body has been entrusted to Schmitz Funeral Home for cremation.
Burial will be held at a later date at Charleston Cemetery.
Memorial have been established in her memory for the Donnellson United Methodist Church or St. Barnabas Choir.
Schmitz Funeral Home of Donnellson is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.schmitzfuneralhomes.com.