Bonnie C. Doud, 78, of Akron, was surrounded by her loving family when she passed away at 1:11 AM on July 10, 2025, at her home. This followed a brave and valiant battle with cancer.
On June 9, 1947, Bonnie Caroline Faust was born in Chicago, IL. She was a treasured daughter of Fred and Marie Tatar Faust. Growing up she shared her childhood with a sister Loraine and a brother Fred. In 1965 Bonnie graduated with her class at Antioch High School of Antioch, IL.
On November 11, 1978, Bonnie and James R. "Jim" Doud were married in Rochester. They have shared 46 years of life's adventures. From their union came three daughters and two sons. Another generation has been added to the family tree with the blessings of eight grandchildren.
With a strong work ethic Bonnie helped Jim with their farming operation at Doud Farms. She was best known for the delicious meals she created for the hired help during the harvest season. Annually she planted beautiful flowers to enhance the landscape of their home. Each year, Bonnie planted a flourishing garden with the bountiful harvest supplying fresh produce for immediate use and some for freezing and canning.
With an appetite for adventure, Bonnie and Jim enjoyed vacations to Cancun, the Cayman Islands, Arizona and cruising a variety of warm, sunny destinations around the Gulf of Mexico. Over the years Bonnie's most treasured titles were Mom and Grandma. A Mom proud of her legacy, she was always in the thick of things: supporting her 5 children at their school activities, athletic competitions and concerts. Between the kids and the Grands, Bonnie was a 25-year 4-H Mom and Grandma supervising projects, nurturing, and coaching them during livestock competitions. She could always be found in the stands, behind the camera, capturing the moments that mattered the most to the people she loved. When the Grands arrived, Grandma Bonnie would be ringside offering encouragement and pep talks with pointers to her elite 8. She also looked forward to the holidays and special family celebrations.
Left to cherish Bonnie's memory are her husband Jim; 3 daughters: Jennifer M. Nelson of Claypool, Rhonda Doud of Akron, Jamie Yates of Columbia City; 2 sons: Tim Doud and wife Misti of Plymouth, Matt Doud of Akron; 8 grandchildren: Grant Nelson, Sidney Nelson, Katie Doud, Ellie Doud, Natalie Yates, Kaylee Yates, Tucker Yates and Maci Doud; 2 siblings: Loraine (Bill) Wilson of Wisconsin, Fred (Sandy) Faust of Antioch, IL. Bonnie was a proud Aunt to Pam Davis, Valorie Scottberg and Donald Wilson.
Preceding Bonnie in death are her parents and son-in-law, Todd M. Nelson on June 28, 2022.
A celebration of the life of Bonnie C. Doud will be at 11:00 AM on July 29, 2025, in the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th St., Rochester. Pastor Terry Baldwin will officiate.
Friends may visit with the family from 4:00 - 8:00 PM on July 28th and an hour prior to her service.
Interment will be in the Sycamore Cemetery near Mentone at a later date.
Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to Wheels On Fire Cancer Care Fund, c/o Beaver Dam Community Church, 9798 W 1000 S Akron, IN 46910.
Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
