Bonnie Day Mielk, age 103 of Clinton, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Mercy One Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at the Pape Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 12:00 noon until the service time Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Clinton Lawn Cemetery.
Bonnie was born in Baldwin, Iowa on August 20, 1920, the daughter of James and Rosa (Haefner) Stevens. She married John Mielk on September 6, 1939 in Clinton. John passed away on June 16, 2000. She and her husband farmed near Andover for 45 years, retiring in 1983. She later worked at Sarah Harding Home, The Alverno, and Prairie Village. Bonnie enjoyed spending time with her family, especially at picnics and birthdays, cooking, baking, gardening, and canning.
Bonnie is survived by 3 daughters; Donna Waldorf of Clinton, Pat (Jack) Waldorf of Peosta, Iowa, Marilyn Vilmont of Camanche; a son, Russell (June) Mielk of Clinton; 10 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; 12 great-great grandchildren; 1 brother, Darrell (Marianna) Stevens of Maquoketa and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a granddaughter, 3 sisters, and 5 brothers. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.
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We are so sorry and deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Grandma/Great Grandma. We have many fond memories of her and loved her very much. Although the years have passed, I will always remember her tremendous kindness when I was so far away from my family. She warmly welcomed me and always made me feel so comfortable. She had a special way about her and always a kind word to say. Nicolas even sensed that as a toddler. When we were back in Iowa, she came by for a visit. He didn’t want her out of his sight and tried to bring her back into the house when she was leaving. He always looked forward to seeing her on his trips to Iowa. He is blessed to have had her as a great grandmother, and we are both blessed to have known her. May she rest in peace.