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Obituary for Bonnie Joe Sullivan
Bonnie Joe (Phelps) Sullivan, age 89, passed away September 10, 2012 at Pope County Care Center in Golconda. She was born January 6, 1923 in Golconda, IL to Barney & Joe Alma (Fowler) Phelps. Survived by her sons, David (Janet) Sullivan of Wilmington, IL, James (Lori) Sullivan of St. Louis, MO; granddaughter, Katie Nicole (Jake) Riley; Great Granddaughters, Ella Grace Golwitzer , & Addison Riley of Bradley, IL. In addition to her parents, Bonnie Joe was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 56 years Cleo Paul Sullivan, daughter, Joe Anna Sullivan, and special Aunt Lotelle Fowler. Bonnie Joe worked at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet, IL 29 years. After retiring Bonnie Joe enjoyed volunteering at Silver Cross in the nursery. Bonnie Joe and Paul especially enjoyed participating in activities at the First Presbyterian Church located in Joliet. Bonnie Joe was a past member Regent of the Lewis Joliet Chapter of D.A.R. and Worthy Matron of Eastern Star in Golconda. Â
Funeral services will be 11:00 am on Thursday September 13, 2012 at Aly Funeral Home in Golconda. Interment will follow at Odd Fellows Cemetery in Golconda. Friends may call from 10:00 am until time of service at the funeral home.
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