Bonnie Wells

Bonnie Wells obituary, Jerseyville, IL

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Bonnie Wells Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Paynic Home For Funerals - East Alton/Rosewood Heights on Feb. 25, 2026.
Bonnie Wells, 75, of Jerseyville passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at her home. She was born January 22, 1951 in Carrollton.

Bonnie enjoyed helping people and loved spending time with her family and friends. She loved her dog, George, and she enjoyed going to her church.

Bonnie is survived by her daughter Rebecca Wells of Alton; son Arthur Wells; granddaughter Meghan (Joe) Goodwin; great granddaughter, Olivia; three brothers, Dale (Angie) Day, Curt Day and Fred Day and two sisters Barb Eden and Joyce Smith.

She was preceded in death by her husband former US Army Veteran William Wells; father Arlus Day; mother Annie (Teney) Day; son, John Wells; daughter, Annie Wells and a significant other, Dennis Smith.

A celebration of Bonnie's life will be held 1-4 p.m. Saturday, March 14 at the Church of The Nazarene, 285 Maple Summit Road in Jerseyville, IL.

An online guestbook is available at www.paynicfh.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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