Bonnie L Polk Daugherty's Obituary
Bonnie L. Polk Daugherty, 85, of Smithfield, VA, formerly of Evansville, IN, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday morning, September 10, 2009, while visiting her daughter and son-in-law in Campbell, CA. Born in Westfield, IL, on December 16, 1923, to George Augustus Polk and Golden Ina Nichols Polk, Bonnie married Donald J. Daugherty in 1946. He passed away March 13, 1996. Bonnie's kind and loving spirit will live on in the memories and reminiscences of her family and friends. She leaves a legacy of faith that has influenced her entire family and many friends. Survivors include her daughters, Donna Nord of Noblesville, IN, formerly of Evansville, IN, Michelle Fehd (Dale) of Smithfield, VA, Christine Cool (Marshall) of Campbell, CA; grandchildren, Kimberly (Patrick), Andrew (Brittney), Todd (Christine), Adam (Claiborne), Joshua, Caroline, Nathan; Great grandchildren Grant, Savana, Dominic, Britain, Bridget, and soon to arrive baby boy Fehd; sister, Jean Connelly (Tom) of Mentor, OH, sister, Maxine Urick of Westfield, IL., sister-in-law Helen (Boots) Polk of Lindsborg, KS, and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, son-Robert, sister-Helen Jo, brother Bill and brother-in-law Paul Urick. Bonnie retired after 21 years as a Medical Technologist and Regulatory Affairs professional for Mead Johnson Pharmaceuticals. Thereafter, she worked several years at St. Mary's Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 3, 2009, at the Westfield United Methodist Church, Westfield, IL with Rev. Jim Whitkanack officiating. Burial will follow in the Maple Hill Cemetery, Westfield, IL. Memorial gifts may be made to Trinity United Methodist Church, 216 SE Third St., Evansville, IN 47713, or Westfield United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 98, Westfield, IL 62474. Memorial tributes and condolences may be sent to the family at www.markwellfuneralhome.com (the family would welcome your sharing special memories of Bonnie.) Markwell Funeral Home of Casey - Westfield, IL, is in charge of the arrangements. SERVICES Service Saturday, October 03, 2009 11:00 AM Westfield United Methodist Church, Westfeild, IL ,
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