Bonnie L. Rardin

Bonnie L. Rardin, age 75 of Faribault, MN passed away on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at The Emerald’s in Faribault following an extended illness.

Bonnie Lea, the daughter of William and Alice (Charbono) Williams was born October 15, 1950 in Lebanon, NH. Bonnie worked as a seamstress in New Hampshire before moving to Minnesota in 1991. On July 25, 1992 she was united in marriage to Brian Rardin. Brian preceded her in death on May 27, 2025. Bonnie owned an operated Clothing Renovators in Faribault for many years and enjoyed the relationships that were formed with her many customers. Bonnie enjoyed gardening, sewing and crafts. For 18 years she sold items at the Farmers Market in Faribault with her daughter Kimberly.

She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Bailey; by her granddaughter, Brittany (Cullen) Frazen; by her great granddaughters, Raelynn and Willow; by her sister, Norma Jean Cole; by her brother, Butch (Ellen) Rocke; by her mother-in-law, Louise Rardin, by her sister-in-law, Luann (Joe) Jones; by her brother-in-law, Bradley Rardin; by her best friend, Jeff Jones and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister, Faye Adams, three brothers, James Williams, Rod Rocke and Bobby Rocke and by her father-in-law, Bruce Rardin.

Private services will be held for the family at a later date.

Arrangements are being completed by the Parker Kohl Funeral Home & Crematory of Faribault, MN