Obituaries

Bonnie S. White

August 11th, 1941 – December 13th, 2025

Bonnie S. White, 84, of Astoria, IL, passed away at 6:42 am at her daughter Angie’s home. She was born on August 11, 1941 in Astoria, the daughter of Max and Frances (Jones) Welker. Bonnie married Norman White on July 5, 1958 in Astoria. Norman preceded Bonnie in death on April 14, 2002.

She is survived by her three children; Jacki (and Cameron) Renaud of Newburgh, IN, Ryan (and Tina) White of Astoria, IL, and Angie (and Neal) Briney of Astoria, six grandsons, several great-granddaughters, great-grandsons, step-great-granddaughters and step-great-grandsons, two sisters; Phyllis (and Neil) Aten of Creve Coeur, IL and Kathy (and the late Jim) Hickle of Camdenton, MO, and one brother; Kerry (and Sally) Welker of Shiloh, IL.

Bonnie worked at K.K. Stevens Publishing Company and was Managing Editor of the Astoria South Fulton Argus for several years. She also owned and operated The Paperback Exchange and Yarn Shop in Astoria.

She was a member of the Astoria Area Chamber of Commerce and Astoria Methodist Church. She served two terms as the treasurer for the Astoria Park District and two years on the Astoria Town Board.

She was also a National Gymnastic Judge at the Collegiate and Junior Olympic Level for several years.

Bonnie enjoyed knitting and teaching others to knit. She carried on the tradition of Christmas Stockings. She enjoyed and worked hard gathering her family history and genealogy, researching and traveling to different cemeteries for information. She also enjoyed taking trips and traveling with her siblings.

Cremation rites have been accorded. No services or visitation have been planned. Memorials may be made to the Astoria Fire and Rescue Department.

Condolences

December 15th, 2025

I am so sorry to hear of Bonnie's passing. My heart is with her family...she was always so very kind.

December 15th, 2025

I am so sorry to hear of Bonnie's passing. My heart is with her family...she was always so very kind.

December 15th, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Nancy Carithers

December 15th, 2025

I’m so so sorry 😞, I will miss the old days with Bonnie and all of you kids. My thoughts and prayers are with each one of you and your families during this sad time
Jody Dean

December 15th, 2025

I’m sorry so for your loss! Bonnie was such a wonderful lady! I always enjoyed working with her on the Town Board. My deepest condolences. Brian Bucher

December 15th, 2025

So sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful lady.

December 15th, 2025

Condolences to Bonnie's family. Angie, you have been a wonderful care giver. Tommy and Pam Trone

December 15th, 2025

So very sorry for you all. She was a special gal and will be missed by many.
Wendell & DeeVon Schisler

December 15th, 2025

Sending our Sympathy and Prayers
Dennis & Cyndi Ratcliff

December 15th, 2025

So sorry for your family's loss. Thoughts and prayers to you all. Dee Jones

December 15th, 2025

Sorry to hear of Bonnie's passing. Steve Bucy

December 15th, 2025

I am so very sorry to hear of Bonnie’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and community. She was a special person and highly respected. Bonnie will be missed by many.
Todd Shaw

December 15th, 2025

So sorry to the whole family for the loss of Bonnie. Prayers for comfort.
Rhonda & Terry Palm

December 15th, 2025

I'm so sorry for your family's loss. Janey Ford

December 15th, 2025

I'm so sorry for your family's loss. Janey Ford

December 15th, 2025

Lifting your family in prayers

December 15th, 2025

My sincere condolences to Angie, Taylor & all her family ! A very sweet lady.

December 15th, 2025

So sorry to hear of Bonnie's passing. My Mom (Marna) absolutely loved Bonnie. She'll be happy to see her dear friend in heaven. My deepest sympathy to the family. May God be with you all and give you peace and comfort.

December 15th, 2025

I’m so sorry to hear of Bonnie’s passing. Our condolences to her family. Ronnie and JoEllen (Myers) Spencer.

December 15th, 2025

I'm so sorry for the entire family's loss.
She was a very nice lady & was very active in the community. Praying for her family!🙏

December 15th, 2025

(PHILIP LYNN DIXON)

December 15th, 2025

I'm so very sorry. May her memory be a blessing for all of you.

December 15th, 2025

So sorry for your loss.
Thoughts and prayers for all families
Bev & Gary Taylor & family

December 15th, 2025

So sorry for your loss. A sweet lady. Mark & Mary S Clayton

December 15th, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Darrell and Debby Pierce

December 15th, 2025

I’m so sorry to hear of Bonnie’s passing. Comforting prayers for the family.
Karen Lowe

December 15th, 2025

So sorry to hear of Bonnie's passing. My deepest condolences to the family. Linda Foutch Schneider

December 15th, 2025

So sorry to hear this Sending condolences and prayers Kathy...Vicky Ackley

December 15th, 2025

So sorry to hear of Bonnie’s passing. We were cheerleaders together. I would sometimes see her at Astoria homecoming. We had some good times together. Always a faithful friend. Judy(Shaw)Gainh

December 15th, 2025

So very sorry for you guys..prayers and hugs.🙏Loretta

December 15th, 2025

Jackie and family: just know in the night sky, those aren’t stars shining but holes from Heaven where our loved ones look down and keep watch over us. She was a special lady. Steve Shaw

December 15th, 2025

So sorry for your loss.You are in our thoughts and prayers.Alan and Georgiana Clemens

December 15th, 2025

So sorry for your family's loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Deb and Jim Park

December 15th, 2025

Kathy & family, so very sorry to hear this. You are in our thoughts & prayers.

December 16th, 2025

We are so sorry about your mother, sister, grandmother, great grandma great great grandmother, and Aunt. Love you, Pete & Dee Egleton

December 16th, 2025

So sorry for your loss. You're all in our thoughts and prayers.She was a sweet lady. Daniel and Becky Hamm.

December 16th, 2025

Thinking of Bonnie's family with prayer for comfort. Vicki Shaw Phillips

December 16th, 2025

Thinking of you and all of your family on the passing of your mom. Our mom's hold a special place in our hearts and they are always with us wherever we go. May God be with you at this difficult time. Eldon and Rebecca Schisler

December 16th, 2025

So sorry to hear about this. Thoughts and prayers to all the family! Denis and Jerry Barnes

December 16th, 2025

We have so many good memories full of love and laughter with Bonnie. She will be so missed. Much love, Steve and Carmen

December 16th, 2025

So sorry to hear this. Bonnie was a wonderful person. Thinking of all of you. Rose McCurdy

December 16th, 2025

Sorry to hear of Bonnie's passing. Prayers of comfort for all the family. Lived in her neighborhood as we grew up, and have known most of her family. Janet and Wally Danner

December 16th, 2025

Sorry to hear of your mom's passing. You were a great care provider to her Angie. Sending hugs and prayers to Bonnie's family ❤️

December 16th, 2025

My deepest condolences go out to the family. Ketra (Baker) Branson

December 18th, 2025

Jacki I am so sorry for your loss

December 19th, 2025

Jacki, Ryan, Angie and family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your sweet Mother. No matter the age or the circumstances no one can prepare you for the loss of a Mother. Praying for all of you in this difficult time. I always enjoyed seeing her on her walks up town. Angela Blickenstaff

December 19th, 2025

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for all. Lynn Carlton