Bonnie Choline Suggs, nee Allison, age 73, of O'Fallon, born December 10, 1950 in Saltville, Va., passed away January 28, 2024 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital, O'Fallon, Ill., surrounded by her loving family.

Bonnie married the love of her life on November 15, 1968 and that bond became the mainstay of the family for 54 loving years.  Bonnie was a longtime member of O'Fallon First United Methodist Church, where she belonged to the "Prayer Circle" prayer group and helped to prepare many a meal featuring her "famous meatloaf."  Bonnie belonged to the "Hearts 'n' Hands" Quilt Guild and spent many hours crafting handmade pieces for the family. She had previously worked as a cake decorator for Kroger Foods, but was best known for her work at BonJo's Upholstery Shop, which she operated along with her late husband Joe. Bonnie enjoyed quilting, embroidery, crocheting, oil painting, and visiting the antique shops. She was a collector of many things, especially chicken-themed collectibles. She and Joe loved to travel and RV camp, and Bonnie was a KC Chiefs fan. To help celebrate Bonnie's love of a Grand Tea Party, please feel welcome to join her daughters and granddaughters in wearing your favorite tea-party hat to her services.

In addition to her beloved husband Joe, she was preceded in death by her children Barney and Melissa, her parents Warren and Mary, nee Brinkley, Allison; brother Warren "Sonny" Allison, and sister Patricia "Patsy" Crafton.

Surviving are her children Jennifer Shofner, of Swansea, Ill., Jo Ann (William) Treakle, of Troy, Ill., Joe (Deirdre Tate) Suggs, Jr., of O'Fallon, Ill., and Deborah (Paul) Boughner of Bridgman, Mich., grandchildren Melissa McMichael, Chad (Amanda) McMichael, Christopher (Amanda) Mertz, James (Rebecca) Treakle, Bradley (April) Treakle, Timothy (Emily) Mertz, Joe (Tammy) Suggs, III, Allison (Charles) Rumley, Madeline (Blake) Wrege, Kayla (Dean) Barnes, SarahRose  (Jonah) Stanage, Rebecca Boughner, Emma Boughner, and Victoria Boughner; great-grandchildren Andrew McMichael, Owen McMichael, Sylvia McMichael, Olyver McMichael, Alaina Mertz, Audrey Mertz, Hannah Treakle, Liam Treakle, Jordyn Treakle, Lincoln Treakle, Corbin Treakle, Daphne Treakle, David Mertz, Natalie Rumley, Nicholas Rumley, Ryan Rumley, Jason Rumley, Beck Stanage, Caspian Stanage; siblings Charles (Gayle) Allison, Victor Allison, and Peggy (George) Farris; and many nieces, nephews and so many wonderful friends and acquaintances and her adored furbaby Muffin.

Memorial donations are suggested to either Shriner's Hospital or Journey of Hope Maternity Home. Donations will be accepted at the funeral home.

Visitation: 5 – 8 pm, Friday, February 2, 2024 at Wolfersberger Funeral Home, 102 W. Washington St., O'Fallon.

Funeral: 10 am, Saturday, February 3, 2024 at O'Fallon First United Methodist Church, 504 E. Highway 50, O'Fallon, with Rev. Don E. Long, Jr., officiating. Burial will follow at O'Fallon City Cemetery, O'Fallon, Ill.