Bonnie A. Rose

Bonnie A. Rose, 82, of Elkhart, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, at the Center for Hospice Care in Elkhart. She was born in Jackson, Michigan, to the late George Sanford and Beatrice (Garlick) Johnson.

Bonnie is also preceded in death by her son, Rodney Sanford, and her sister, Maria J. Johnson. She is survived by her son, Jerry Sanford; siblings, Myrtle Davidson, Kathleen (Danny) George and Calvin Sanford; and by many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, at The Salvation Army, 300 N. Main St., Elkhart, IN 46516. The service will follow at 11 a.m. at the church with Maj. Tim Nauta officiating. Cremation will follow her service at Billings Funeral Home, 812 Baldwin St. in Elkhart. Bonnie will be laid to rest at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 8, at Prairie Street Cemetery where she will be reunited with her mother and sister, Maria. Memorial donations may be given to The Salvation Army in Elkhart.

Bonnie was loved by everyone and had never met a stranger. Bonnie worked as a general laborer for over 20 years and was a proud member of The Salvation Army in Elkhart. She was also a member of the American Legion in Osceola and was a Pythian Sister for over 40 years.

When she had free time, Bonnie enjoyed going to the bowling alley with her sister, Myrtle. There she enjoyed sharing her "gift of gab" and would help out with the 50/50 raffle tickets. Bonnie always had lots of fun no matter where she went, especially since she always knew she would be among friends. She will be dearly and greatly missed.