Bonnie Belle Steffen

Bonnie Belle Steffen, 83, of Ottumwa, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at her home in Ankeny. A Rosary will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church in Ankeny, with visitation to follow until the time of the service. A Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 11:00 a.m. at the church. Inurnment will follow at Iowa Veterans Cemetery.

Bonnie was born on May 30, 1943, to Russell and Susie (Boney) Weir in Eldon, Iowa. She grew up in the Eldon area and graduated from Cardinal High School. On September 5, 1964, Bonnie married William “Bill” Steffen at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Eldon. Together, Bonnie and Bill built a beautiful life and raised their four children in Ottumwa, Iowa.

Bonnie devoted much of her life to being a homemaker and caring for her family. Her Catholic faith was also an important part of her life. She generously gave her time volunteering with the Altar and Rosary society, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Ottumwa IA. Also, later in life, volunteered on the Ladies Prayer shawl team at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Boone, Iowa.

Bonnie was incredibly talented when it came to arts and crafts and enjoyed creating special pieces throughout the years. Just as meaningful were the lifelong friendships Bonnie formed and maintained throughout her life. She deeply valued the people around her and leaves behind many wonderful memories for those who knew and loved her.

Bonnie is survived by her loving husband, Bill Steffen; four children, Raymond Steffen, Audra (Darrell) Kidd, Susan (Rodney Dahlberg) Hart, and Melissa (Marty Fifer) Steffen; eight grandchildren, Dalton Steffen, Dakota Steffen, Emma Kidd, Ezra Hart, Troll Hart, Roman Hart, Chloe Fifer, and Kayla Fifer; three great-grandchildren; one great-nephew, Trae Welch; and one great-niece, Megan Welch.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Russell and Susie (Boney) Weir; and two siblings, Duane Weir and Marcy Welch.