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Bonnie Jo (Wilson) Humphrey

March 3, 1941 — February 24, 2026

Delphi

Bonnie Jo (Wilson) Humphrey, 84, of Delphi, passed away peacefully at IU Health Arnett in Lafayette, on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Bonnie was born on March 3, 1941, in Carroll County, to the late James and Katherine (Rogers) Wilson. Her first marriage was to Keith Kesterson on November 5, 1960, and he preceded her in death in 1990. She later married Zenas “Joe” Humphrey on February 2, 1996, and he preceded her in death in 2007.

Bonnie graduated from Delphi High School in 1959. She later went on to work for the Indiana Division of Family and Children Services, where she retired after 25 years of faithful service as a Caseworker.

In her free time, Bonnie enjoyed crafting and playing bingo with her friends. Her most cherished time spent was with her family, and especially her grandchildren, and her great-grandchildren.

Surviving Bonnie include her daughters, Greta (Bob) Kessler and Cathy (Brian) Kesterson; stepdaughter, Cheryl (Ken) Griffin; grandchildren, Jason Kessler, Kacie Kessler; great-grandchildren, Gunner Kessler, Vivienne Kessler, Ross Kessler, Cami Busch; 11 step-grandchildren, and 18 step-greatgrandchildren.

Bonnie was preceded in death by a sister, Sherri (Billy) Hinton; and husbands, Keith Kesterson and Joe Humphrey.

A funeral service honoring the life of Bonnie will be held on Monday, March 2nd, 2026, at 1 pm, with Pastor Bob Duke officiating, located at Shirey Funeral Home, 121 N. Union St., Delphi. Friends may visit with the family beginning at 11 am until the time of the service. Burial will follow at Morning Heights Cemetery in Delphi.

Memorial Contributions honoring the life of Bonnie may be made out to the Delphi Public library, or a charity of your choice. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home.

Shirey Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Messages of condolences may be made online at www.shireyfh.com

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Visitation

Monday, March 2, 2026

11:00 am - 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Funeral Service

Monday, March 2, 2026

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

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Burial

Monday, March 2, 2026

2:00 - 2:30 pm (Eastern time)

Morning Heights Cemetery

W. Co. Rd. 300 N., Delphi, IN 46923

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