On August 29, 2024, the tearful heavens opened over Ashland, Wisconsin to receive Bonnie Lou Skattebo. The heavens were tearful due to earth's loss of a very special soul.

Bonnie was born with an infectious smile and a more infectious personality. Her motto was "I don't shake hands, I give hugs." We have lost one of the best among us.

Her younger years were busy and joyful raising a family and co-managing Charolais Supper Club in Marshfield. Bonnie was an expert seamstress, sewing wedding dresses, and performing alterations. She was also a master creator of doll clothes, many of which were displayed at craft shows from Marshfield to Ashland and even more were donated to children's units at hospitals, in addition to giving many away to young smiling faces. Several of her joys were family gatherings, nurturing her grandchildren, and meeting and greeting at the Red Clay Classic.

Survivors include her husband, Keith of Ashland, WI; her children, Paul (Amy) Skattebo of Shell Lake, WI, Dawn (Todd) Schoenherr of Stratford, WI, Ryan Skattebo of Chippewa Falls, WI and Travis (Tara) Skattebo of Cadott, WI; son-in-law, Cory Haigh of Marshfield, WI; grandchildren, Cassie, Caitlyn, Candace, Westin, Walker, Jett, Wynn, Chessa, Hoyt, Carter, and Coyen; brothers, Richard (Lynn) Vollert, Daniel (Shirley) Vollert, Darrell (Karen) Vollert; sisters Valarie Friday, Diane (Roger) Scheunemann, Cindy (John) Fay, Karmen (Rick) Bouma, and Karrie (Todd) Pask.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and LaVerne Vollert; daughter, Stacey Haigh; brothers, Don and Billy Vollert; and sisters Connie Carolfi, and Sharon Vincent.

The price of love is grief, which turns to joy just for having the honor of knowing Bonnie.

A celebration of life will begin at 3:00 PM until 6:00 PM, September 9, 2024, at Rembs Celebration Center in Marshfield, WI.

A celebration of life will begin at 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM, September 12, 2024, at Mountain Funeral Home in Ashland, WI.

In lieu of flowers, Bonnie's family will donate all shared memorials to school lunch programs for low-income students.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Mountain Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Ashland and Mellen, WI.