Bonnie O. York
November 11, 1933 – July 4, 2025
Bonnie Olive York (née Cantwell), 91, passed away at her home outside of
Parkersburg, IL early on July 4th, 2025. Bonnie was born on November 11, 1933, in
Sumner, IL to Irene (Weaver) and Glen Cantwell. On September 20, 1949, she married
Joseph L. York in Robinson, IL. They spent 67 years together until his passing in 2017.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 6:00 PM the First
Christian Church in West Salem, Illinois with a visitation for family and friends starting at
4:00 PM until service time. Burial will be held on Thursday, July 10, 20255 at Chapel
Lawn Memorial Gardens in Crown Point, Indiana. Arrangements are entrusted to Meyer
Funeral Home in Olney, Illinois. The obituary can be viewed, and condolences left at
www.meyerfh.com.
Bonnie is survived by her 5 children: Ronald (Marcia) York of Griffith, IN, Donald York of
West Salem, IL, Twyla (Michael) Walter of Columbia, TN, Arlene (Joseph) Anweiler of
Gary, IN, Richard (Diane) York of West Salem, IL, 9 grandchildren, 20 great-
grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. She was the last living member of her
immediate family.
Joe and Bonnie were Saved in 1953 and spent the rest of their lives serving The Lord.
They worked in churches across Indiana, Illinois, and Florida. Bonnie taught Sunday
School and Children’s Church for more than 40 years to countless kids who called her
Memaw. They retired to West Salem in 1995 and attended multiple area churches.
The one thing Bonnie would most want people to know is that Jesus Christ is the Son of
God and the only way to Salvation.
In lieu of flowers, Joe and Bonnie would have requested donations for their great-
grandson Isaiah’s continued education in ministry. Donations can also be made to Good
News Productions (GNPI), PO Box 222, Joplin, MO 64802-0222 in their names.
