Bonnie Posey, age 79, of Wheaton, Minnesota passed away in her home in the early morning hours of February 2, 2026 from natural causes.
She was born on November 20, 1946 to Robert and Mildred Dodd in St. Clair Shores, Michigan. In life, Bonnie was a vibrant fun and warm person, who enjoyed spending time with her family, playing games on her computer and taking care of her fur-babies. She worked at various jobs over the years, and made friends wherever she went. She was a kind and gentle loving mother who devoted her life to her family and was always available to help with everything. She was quiet, so easy to talk to and had the greatest sense of humor. Bonnie was always laughing and saw the good in any situation. We loved her with all of our hearts and will greatly miss her every day.
Bonnie was the last surviving member of her siblings which included: Delores, Juanita, Richard, Patricia, James, Mary, Charlie, David, Iris and a half brother Michael Anderson. She was also preceded in death by her first husband Roger Yates Sr.
She is survived by her husband Elum Posey, daughter April Yates (Robert Holmes); son Roger (Robin) Yates Jr.; grandchildren: Brandy (Steven) Tomasello; J.C. (Caranna) Hoag; Autumn (Charles) Vergith; Ashley Anderson and Caitlin Page; and great-grandchildren: Aiden, Jordan, Elliot and Max Tomasello; Joy and Isaac Vergith; Leilani and James Anderson; and Annabelle Goulay.
A Graveside Service is being planned at Mount Hope Memorial Garden Cemetery in Livonia, Michigan.
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106 North 10th Street, Wheaton, MN 56296

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