Connie G. Bonnes, 62, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away Oct. 12, 2017, at her home surrounded by family after a courageous battle with stomach cancer.

Connie Gillette Nelson was born on Dec. 4, 1954, in Austin, Minnesota, to Roland and Dorothy (Meyers) Nelson.

Connie spent her childhood in Lansing, Minnesota, and graduated from Austin High School. On Sept. 16, 1995, she married Terry Bonnes at her parent’s ranch in Lansing. Connie provided daycare out of her home for 40 years. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and daycare kids. She enjoyed traveling and riding motorcycle with Terry. Christmas was Connie’s favorite time of year and she always shared her love of the holiday with everyone.
Survivors include her husband, Terry Bonnes of Rochester; children, Dan (Larisa) Severson of Crosby, Minnesota, Amy (Jason) Boche of Rosemount, Minnesota and Shelly (Mike) Carroll of Woodbury, Minnesota; grandchildren,  Griffin, Allison, Joshua, Madison, Emily, Quinn, Teagan and honorary grandchild, Grace; mother, Dorothy Nelson of Apple Valley, Minnesota (formerly of Austin); and sisters, Phyllis (Dick) Trabert of Eagan, Minnesota, and Deloris (Mike) Harber of Austin. She was preceded in death by her father, Roland Nelson; sister, Cheryl Williams; and niece, Michelle Williams.

A memorial service for Connie will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017, at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes. Visitation will be from 2-5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, at Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes and also one hour prior to the service on Monday. Interment will be at the Hayfield (Minnesota) Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to donor’s choice.
Ranfranz and Vine Funeral Homes 5421 Royal Place NW Rochester, MN 55901 (507) 289-3600
www.ranfranzandvinefh.com