Bonita “Bonnie” Partlow, 74, of Fortville, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, November 2, 2025. She was born August 23, 1951, in Noblesville.  Bonnie was a Pendleton Heights High School graduate and worked at Wal-Mart in Lawrence for over 12 years.

Bonnie enjoyed watching the Hallmark Channel, Christmas movies and was a huge Elvis Presley fan. She enjoyed spending time with family, especially her grandchildren.

Bonnie is survived by children: Crystal (James) Rakosky and Stephen Partlow II; grandchildren: Casi (Nick) Rocuant, Stephani (Blake) Gable, Becca Hawk, Christian (Hanna) Partlow, Zoe Rakosky, Shelby Rakosky, Olivia Rakosky, Sophia Partlow, Colton Partlow, Joshua Rakosky and Jessica Rakosky, 7 great-grandchildren, sister: Gina Savage; bonus daughter: Tonya (Rob) Skaggs, bonus grandchildren Devan Skaggs, Destiny Huber and Desiree (Kody) Stewart as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband Stephen, daughter Ginger Partlow, father Richard Fox, mother Norma (Haskell)) Smithers, sisters Susan Perkins and Sandra Spencer and stepfather Thomas Smithers.

 A celebration of Bonnie’s life will be held from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at the Fortville American Legion Post 391 207 S. Merrill Street Fortville, IN 46040.

Online condolences may be shared at www.sealsfuneralhome.com.