She later held jobs outside the home at the Le Mars Daily Sentinel and at Ben Franklin store in Le Mars. Bonnie was a longtime active member of St. James Catholic Church and was sustained by both her faith and the friendships she made within the parish. A caregiver at heart, she often devoted her time to caring for friends and family who were aging, ill or in-need. Bonnie most enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She visited them often, and will be lovingly remembered for her sense of humor and her steady supply of cookies. Bonnie is survived by her children Roxanne (Bob) Kelly of Windsor Heights; David (Lisa) Ruden of Le Mars; Barbara (Gregory) Utesch of Ames; Bridget (Brien) Schumacher of Longmont, CO; Timothy (Carol) Ruden of Ogden, UT; Caroline (Todd) Hanson of West Des Moines; grandchildren, Kris (Mike) Hertel, Joe Kelly, Jim Kelly, Dave Kelly, Larry Wayne Robins (Jenny), Tracy Robins, Bryan Robins, Shannon Robins, Libby (Kyle) Louwagie, Ben Utesch, Caleb Utesch, Colin Schumacher, Emma Schumacher, Sean Schumacher, Katie Ruden, Stephanie Barnes, Leo Hanson and Gus Hanson, and great-grandchildren Bobby Hertel, Emma Robins and Owen Robins, a brother, Bob (Ruth) Kenaley, sisters-in-law Cy Ahlers, Erma Bush, Mary Ann Mousel, Jeanne Woll, and Lorraine Ruden; brothers-in-law Eldon (Mildred) Ruden and Tom (Marva) Ruden and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Joseph Ruden, sisters, Louise Kidd, Rose Krogh, Rita Starzl, Alice Murray and Betty Kenaley; and her brothers, Gerald and Don. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to https://www.catholiccharities.com/donate/. Online condolences may be directed to: www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com.