Bonnie Lou Newman, 83, Milford, went to be with the Lord at 10:42 a.m. May 26, 2016, at Elkhart Hospice House. She was born on November 21, 1932, on the family farm west of Cromwell to Riley “Pete” Edward and Mary Fredonna (Green) Conner. On June 19, 1951, she married Arthur Leon Newman in Cromwell.

She graduated from Cromwell High School with the class of 1950. In her lifetime, she enjoyed being a mother and homemaker. She worked for United Telephone and was a realtor. She enjoyed bowling, playing golf, gardening, cross stitching, crafts, reading, genealogy, traveling, and playing bridge. She also enjoyed spending twenty one winters in Texas. She was a member of the Milford United Methodist Church, the American Legion Auxiliary, and the Noble County Genealogy Society.

Bonnie is survived by her husband of 64 years: Arthur Leon Newman, Milford; a son: Anthony “Tony” (Paula) Newman; and a daughter: Andrew Newman; five beloved granddaughters: Megan (Jason) Weaver; Sarah Beth (Tim) Cash; Angela (Mike) Deak; Rachel (Adam) Schaaf; and Erin (Jordan) Keil; three beloved great-granddaughters: Audra Mae Weaver; Caraline Grace Deak; and Abigail Kathleen Cash; three more great-granddaughters due this fall, a half-brother: Russel (Myrna Kay) Earnhart; and a sister-in-law: Donna Conner. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers: Edward Conner; and Arnold Conner; and two sisters: Mary Emogene (Bill) Kline; and Freida Mae Scott.

A celebration of life will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 4, at Mishler Funeral Home and Cremation Center. Friends may call one hour prior to the service on Saturday at the funeral home.

Memorials may be given to the United Methodist Church or the Milford Public Library.