Passed away at home surrounded by her family. Sonja was born in Kalamazoo, on November 16, 1942, the daughter of Orville and Fern (Ellard) Dell. She was employed as a care giving Home Health Aid. Sonja was preceded in death by daughter Jamie Dawn Warren and grandson Jamie Darrell Hill, son-in-law Darrell Hill. Surviving are two daughters: Jodie & Ricky Gouin of Delton and Kelly Hill of Kalamazoo, five grandchildren: Amber, Rickey, Bitani Gouin, Amber Meyers, Ashley Hill, 12 Great-Grandchildren, sisters Barbara & Richard Bennett of FL and Sandra Barton of NC, several nieces and nephews. Cremation has already taken place. There will be a celebration of life for family at Sonja's home on Mother's Day.