Bonita Wilde

Bonita Jean (Osborn) Wilde, 76, of Corning, IA passed away at her home on Friday, October 14, 2016. Bonnie was born in Homer, IA, on April 5, 1940 to Richard Pearl Osborn and Dora Grace (Ewing) Osborn. She was united in marriage to Donald Patrick Brennan on November 21, 1956. Four children were born to this union: Faith, Patrick, Blase and Holly. Don and Bonnie were divorced in 1977. Bonnie later married and divorced Gary Lanagan And William Wilde. Moving from Fort Dodge, IA and surrounding areas to Texas in 1979, she worked at various jobs, but most enjoyed working with inmates at the Denton County Jail. She moved to Corning in 2008 after recouperating from a fall breaking her back and both legs in 2007. Bonnie enjoyed fishing, jigsaw puzzles, thrift stores, playing cards, family gatherings, and helping others. She was an avid do it yourselfer and would tackle any project from auto mechanic to carpentry. Bonnie is survived by her children, Faith (Stan) Grebner of Corning, Patrick Brennan, Blase (Lisa) Brennan of Corning, Holly Nielsen of Fort Dodge; sisters, Lorraine Myers of Rocklin, CA, Darline Jones of Belmond, IA, and Donna Kopish of Fremont, NE; significant other, Ron Wheeler of Murray, IA; along with 10 cherished grandchildren ,great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Grace; brother, Wayne Osborn; 4 brother-inlaws, Scott Hillis, Richard Kopish, Boyd Myers and Berniel Jones; nephew Berniel Jones Jr.; grandson, Christopher Luhmann; 3 ex-husbands; and significant other Dave Mueller. Bonnie was cremated per her wishes. The family invites you to a “Celebration of Life” Come and Go Open House on Saturday, November 5, 2016 from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM at Starlite Village 1518 3rd Ave N.W. Fort Dodge, Iowa. Condolences may be sent to the family at 1503 Grove Ave. Corning, IA 50841.