Bonney was born August 10, 1936, at Winnebago, MN. the daughter of George B. and Frances M. (McKay) Loveall.She was raised and educated in Winnebago, MN where she graduated from Winnebago High School. She attended Mankato State College and graduated from Mankato Beauty School. Bonney was married to Marvin Kienitz in May of 1956 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa. Marvin preceded her in death in 1978. Bonney operated a beauty shop in Winnebago for several years before becoming a dispatcher with Faribault Co. Sheriff''s office in 1971. Bonney was married to John Patton on November 30, 1996 in Blue Earth. She was actively involved with the KJLY prayer line and with Meals on Wheels. She retired from the Sheriff''s Department in 1997.Bonney is survived by her husband, John Patton of Blue Earth, son, Joel (& wife Rachel) Kienitz of Blue Earth, daughter, Cynthia (& husband Steve) Forrey of Hastings, grandchildren: David & Daniel Forrey and Chandler & Parker Kienitz.She was preceded in death by her parents and husband- Marvin Kienitz