Bonnie Jean Darnell

Bonnie Jean Darnell Battle Creek Mrs. Bonnie Jean (Baker) Darnell, 70, of Battle Creek, MI, died Thursday, December 23, 2010 at Battle Creek Health System. She was born February 21, 1940 in Paw Paw, MI the daughter of Lorenzo Byron Baker and Ales (Jacobs) Baker. She was a 1958 graduate of Lakeview High School. She had been employed by Security National Bank and then Bonnie worked in the family business, "Bakers Tasty Sandwiches", from 1945 to 2005. Bonnie is survived by husband of 50 years: George E. Darnell; Sons: Barton E. Darnell and William R. Darnell; Grandchildren: Bryan, Amanda, Matthew, Maggie and Collin and great-grandchildren: Palin and Elijah; Sister: Connie (Norman) Tower; Brother: Robert Baker. She is preceded in death by her Parents. Bonnie was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church and loved to sew and quilt. She loved spending time with her family. Visitation will be held at Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service, 375 W. Dickman Road, on Sunday, December 26, 2010 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 27, 2010, 2:00 p.m. at the Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service with Pastor John D. Messner of Marcellus and Wakelee United Methodist Churches officiating. Burial will be at the Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, MI. Memorial tributes may be made to Charity of one's choice. Arrangements by the Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service. (269)788-9800.