Bonnie Lee (Sigler) Ellison age 49, of Missouri Valley, Iowa passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Bergan Mercy Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. She was born January 20, 1972 to Bernard (Bun) and Ruby (Armstrong) Sigler in Missouri Valley, Iowa. She grew up in the Little Sioux area and attended West Harrison High School. At a young age Bonnie got a job at Longview Nursing Home working in laundry and later as an aid. She was blessed with three daughters Jessica (32), Nicole (28), and Courtney (26). She married Norman Ellison on February 25, 2000 when she gained a step-son Nick (27). She enjoyed going to the mountains in Wyoming, she had a special mountain that she always called “my mountain.” She enjoyed dirt track racing, traveling with her husband while he worked on the pipeline and would go with him all summer so they could spend time together as a family. Her biggest joy in life was her grandchildren, she enjoyed spoiling them and having them spend the night. She would do everything she could to make her grandchildren’s birthdays special. She was there for her children whenever they needed to talk even if they had to play a game of “phone tag” to accomplish the talk. Bonnie was a lover of many things especially Native American things, bears, and many other knickknacks. Bonnie was a great wife, mother, grandmother, and friend.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents Bun and Ruby Sigler; Sister Kitty Sigler; and Brother Tim Sigler, father-in-law Robert Ellison.
Bonnie is survived by her husband Norman Ellison of Missouri Valley; Daughter Jessica Oliphant (Jason Benson) of Woodbine, Daughter Nicole (Jeremy) Shedd of Illinois; Daughter Courtney Yanders (Jordan Runge) of Magnolia; Step-Son Nick Browning of Wisconsin, Brother Butch Sigler of Little Sioux; Grandchildren Jayce, Brycen, Dixie, Grant, Sawyer, Granger and Scarlett, and mother-in-law Charlotte Ellison of Missouri Valley and many family and friends.
Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Hennessey Funeral Home in Missouri Valley, Iowa.
The family would like to invite everyone to a time of lunch and fellowship at the Nealy Hall (Old Gym) in Little Sioux following the committal service at the cemetery.
In Loving Memory Of Bonnie Lee (Sigler) Ellison
Born January 20, 1972 Missouri Valley, Iowa
Entered Into Rest September 4, 2021 Omaha, Nebraska
Funeral Service 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Hennessey Funeral Home Missouri Valley, Iowa
Officiating Pastor Connie McWilliams
Music Selections
“Scars In Heaven” “Lead Me Home”
“Holes in the Floors of Heaven”
Casket Bearers
Bryan Tiffey David Mumm
Beau Ballantyne Bert Roach
Tim Eastwood Jim Divelbess
Final Resting Place Little Sioux Cemetery Little Sioux, Iowa
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I’m so sorry to hear this. Prayers and hugs to all of you.
Sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Love and prayers for the family and friends.
I’m sorry for your family’s loss. ,thoughts and prayers are with you ,she was an amazing woman!!!!
Love all you guys. Hope y’all find the peace you need in this time
So sorry to hear of Bonnies passing. She was a wonderful lady!
So sorry for your loss Norman. Sending Gods comfort your way.
I am so sorry for your loss. Bonnie was a great lady and will be sorely missed. All my love and prayers go out to you all.
We are so sorry for your loss, she was a wonderful lady and will be missed. Prayers for the family
Praying for family through this difficult time. Bonnie will be dearly missed by many.
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