Bonnie May Wilke

May 14, 1941 - March 16, 2022

Bonnie Wilke, 80, life-long resident of Union, IL passed away peacefully March 16, 2022, with family by her side. Bonnie was born in Belvidere IL to Lillian and Milo Yerke. She attended Marengo High School and St Anthony’s Nursing Academy. Bonnie worked as an RN at St Joe's Hospital in Belvidere IL. She was also the proud owner of Marengo Nursery Academy and Clasen’s Tavern. Bonnie loved spending time with family and following her grandchildren's activities. She liked to camp at Lakeland Resort and travel across the USA. She enjoyed lunch and dinner trips with the church group and friends. Bonnie was a life-long member of St John's UCC Union and founding member of the Union Lioness Club. She always enjoyed the Chicago Bears, Wheel of Fortune, and gossip at the beauty shop. Bonnie is survived by her brother, Tom (Doris) Yerke, Laguna Beach CA; daughter, Beth (Will) Lulinski, Union IL; son, Danny (Holli) Wilke, Delavan WI; and grandchildren, Tommy, and Mia Lulinski. Bonnie is preceded in death by her loving husband, Gordon Wilke; parents, Lillian and Milo Yerke; and grandparents, William (Dora) Clasen. Services will be held on Saturday, March 19 at 11 AM at St. John's United Church of Christ, 17824 Jefferson St, Union, IL. Visitation will be prior to services at the church from 9-11. Burial at Union Cemetery followed by a luncheon at the church. Memorial donations may be made in Bonnie’s name to St. John's United Church of Christ 17824 Jefferson St, Union, IL, 60180.