Susan Louise (Glab) Bonnet, 79, of East Dubuque, IL, passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024, at UnityPoint Health-Finley Hospital in Dubuque, surrounded by her family.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 27, 2024 at St. Mary’s Church in East Dubuque, with Fr. Dennis Vargas officiating.  Burial will be in the East Dubuque Cemetery.

Family and friends may call from 4 – 7 p.m. on Friday, January 26, 2024, at the Miller Funeral Home in East Dubuque, where a Parish Scripture Service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Friday.  An additional visitation will be  Saturday from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. at the church.

Susan was born on July 20, 1944, in Dubuque, IA, the daughter of John R. and Mary Edna (Klinkhammer) Glab.  She was a graduate of Wahlert High School, the class of 1962.

Sue was united in marriage to Walter M. Bonnet on October 29, 1966, at St. Anthony’s Church in Dubuque.  He preceded her in death on October 9, 2023.

Sue was a true artist at heart, and her wide creative talent expressed itself through many different avenues, including quilting, painting, photography, and gardening.  She had a special love for animals, especially cats and dogs, and welcomed many strays over the years.  She was an avid reader and loved games of all kinds, especially Bonnet Hell, a card game she helped to create.  She was a loving, generous, dedicated mother, who genuinely enjoyed laughing and playing with her children and was extremely proud of the family she raised.  She likewise delighted with each new grandchild who came along.

Surviving are her five children – Michelle (Philip) Cox and children Nathaniel, Owen, and Ellie; John (Kari) Bonnet and children Walter, Grant, Sam, and Lilly; Marcy (David) Martino and children Maggie (DJ) Hagen and Samantha; Jason (Carmi) Bonnet and children, Jacob and Henry; and Elizabeth (Shaun) Canary and children Madeline and Grace; her siblings, Jean Connolly, Sally Thur, and David Glab.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Edna; her husband, Wally; and siblings, Joan Beversdorf and Kay Habovsky.

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