Bonnie Jean Bireley, 96, passed Monday June 22, 2020.  Born in Wells County, she was a daughter to the late John Melching and Bertha (Dewitt) Melching.  She retired from GE after 40 years of service.  Bonnie enjoyed bingo and working in her flowers and rock gardens.

Bonnie is survived by her son in law, Mark Hade; grandsons, Christoffer Hade and Bryan (Katie) Hade; and great granddaughter, Jenny.

Bonnie was preceded in death by husband of 71 years, James Lynn Bireley; daughter Debra Hade; and all of her siblings, Harold Melching, Gloria Sarasien, Georgie Turnbow and Lucille Leath.

Funeral Service is 1:00 p.m., Monday, June 29, 2020 at Covington Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, with calling two hours prior.  Officiating will be Pastor Christina Ryan~Perkins.  Preferred memorials are Parkview Hospice.