LaVonne M. “Bonnie” Bigelow, age 87, of Dubuque, IA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Grand Meadows in Asbury, IA.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2026, at Sacred Heart Church in Dubuque with Very Rev. Dennis Quint officiating. Burial – Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. on SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2026, at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, IL, where the parish scripture service will be held at 12:30 p.m. An additional visitation will be held from 10:00 – 10:45 a.m. on Monday at the church.

Members of the East Dubuque Volunteer Fire Department will meet at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday at the funeral home.

Bonnie was born on February 3, 1939, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of Donald W. and Agnes M. (Heller) Schuster. She was united in marriage to Eldon A. “Butch” Bigelow on September 7, 1957, at St. Mary’s Church in Dubuque. Together they built a life centered on family and shared fifty-seven years of marriage until his passing on June 21, 2015.

Bonnie graduated from Immaculate Conception Academy in 1957.

After her children began school, she returned to work part time at the University of Dubuque Bookstore during book rush. She later became the Assistant Bookstore Manager. She then went on to work for Taylor Pharmacy as their Purchasing Agent and fitter until her retirement.

Bonnie treasured her time with family, especially her children and grandchildren. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed bringing family and friends around the table. Bonnie loved a good game of cards and boating on the river.

She was a member of Sacred Heart Parish where she previously served as an Usher.

Those left to treasure her memory include her three children, Michael (Ellen) Bigelow, East Dubuque, IL, Beth Bonz of Asbury, IA, and David Bigelow of Dubuque, IA; grandchildren, Steven (Natalie) Bigelow, Cristen (Victor) Robles and Michael Bonz; great grandchildren, Charlotte, Chance, C J, Bentley and Sylvia; and a sister-in-law, Carol Schuster.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, Don and Agnes, her beloved husband, Eldon “Butch”, granddaughters, Renee Bigelow and Caitlyn Bonz, siblings, Robert Schuster and Jane (Tom) Lampe.

Bonnie’s family extends its heartfelt gratitude to the nurses and staff at Grand Meadows and Hospice of Dubuque for the wonderful care provided to their mother and grandmother.

In lieu of flowers a Bonnie Bigelow memorial fund has been established.

Online condolences may be left for the family at www.millerfhed.com©