Bonnie Lee Sorensen of Sandstone, MN went home to be with Jesus on October 5, 2026.

She was born on September 22, 1937, to Oscar and Eva Gilmore. She grew up in Cloverdale and attended her high school years in Hinckley, MN. In 1955 she was united in marriage to Carl Sorensen. They lived on the North Shore of Lake Superior, Hopkins MN and in 1960 made Sandstone their forever home.

Bonnie loved being together with family and filling the time with board games, cards, agate hunting, fishing, shopping and going out and sharing a meal together. She loved animals and stories about the antics of our pets made her laugh. She was an avid reader and always had a book she was working on. She loved to share books with family and friends. She had an amazing sense of humor and kind heart that brought joy to all who knew her.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband Carl, brothers Alwan and Francis Gilmore and sister Marjorie Larson.

She is survived by her children Michael Sorensen of Mora MN, Lori Wolfe of Tioga ND and Shelly {Bruce) Petry of Sandstone, MN; grandchildren- Tonette, Chelsey, Bryan, Teresa, Emily, Jesse, Mikayla, Ashley, Alysa, Ashley, Amanda and Amy; great grandchildren- Hayden, Reagan, Reese, Warren, Ava, Calen, Logan, Aubree, Elijah, Mason, Emma, Malachi, Clare, Joseph, Gianna and one baby on the way.

A celebration of life will be held for Bonnie at 1pm on October 24, 2026 at the Community Worship Center, located at 114 Minnesota Street, Sandston, MN, with a visitation held one hour prior.

Arrangements by Methven Funeral and Cremation Services of Sandstone, MN.