Bonnie Lett, 93, of Rochester, passed away at 8:16 AM on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at her residence.

On April 6, 1930, Bonnie Marie was born in Mulberry to Perry A. and Cora Mae Karn Skiles. Growing up she was the next to the youngest of nine siblings.

As a dedicated employee, Bonnie worked at Heckman Bindery, North Manchester and RR. Donnelley, Warsaw in packing. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church of Rochester.

Enjoying nature, Bonnie loved to go fishing and hunt mushrooms, but would not share her secret locales with anyone!  She enjoyed crocheting beautiful blankets for her family. Working jigsaw puzzles was a great way to spend a cold winter day. During baseball season the Chicago Cubbies were the first and only choice of entertainment!  Bonnie sat in her favorite chair with Ace cheering for the Cubs.

Left to cherish Bonnie's memory are two sons: Michael Cripe of Rochester, Richard Cripe and wife Catherine of Maple Valley, WA; granddaughter, Emily Marie Cripe and husband Peter Mavrovic of Chicago; three step-grandchildren:  Terry lett, Mike Lett and Tammy Rude and their families; a sister-in-law Betty Jean Landes Skiles of Mulberry; several nieces and nephews and canine companion, Ace a Chug. 

Preceding Bonnie in death are her parents; first husband Harold Francis Cripe in 1978; second husband Chester Lett; eight siblings: Homer Lee Skiles, Ruth Lucile Skiles Strong, Pauline Anna Belle Beachle, Elsie Ellen Skiles Brubaker, Glen Robert Skiles, Eldon Eugene Skiles, Catherine Mae Skiles Cunningham and Junior Perry Dale Skiles; and her canine Otis, a Shih-Tzu.

Per Bonnie’s request, private family services will be held.  The Good Family Funeral Home of Rochester has been entrusted with the arrangements.