Bonnie Insko Passes

Published: August 29, 2016 11:41 am EDT

Breeder/owner Bonnie Christine Insko, 82, who is the wife of Hall of Fame harness driver Del Insko, passed away on Thursday, August 25 in her home, with her husband and family at her side.

She was born on April 1, 1934, in Rolph, IA, the daughter of Andrew and Christine (Stephensen) Nelson. She was united in marriage to Delmer Insko on March 26, 1951, in
Humboldt, IA.

Bonnie was the co-owner of the Del Insko Stables, she was for 16 years employed with the Rockton School District and a longtime member of Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church.

She is survived by her husband, Del of South Beloit; children, Delvin (Katherine) Insko of Winnebago, Christy (Joe) Taddei of Tulsa, OK, Thomas (Sandra) Insko of South Beloit; grandchildren, Jackie, Erik, Andrew, Aaron, Danielle, Joshua, David, Rebecca, Elizabeth, Christy; great-grandchildren, Gemma, Gabriel, Judah, Mercy, Coby; siblings, DeLon ‘Butch’ Nelson of Roscoe; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by her parents and brother, Arlo Nelson.

A Celebration of Life was held Sunday, August 28 at Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church. Share a memory or condolence below or at gracefh.com.

Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Bonnie Insko.

(USTA)

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