IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Bonnie B.

Bonnie B. Voliva Profile Photo

Voliva

January 11, 1935 — October 26, 2025

Obituary

Bonnie Barr Voliva, age 90 of Pocahontas, IL, died Sunday, October 26, 2025, at her home in rural Pocahontas, IL.

She was born on Friday, January 11, 1935, in Dahlgren, IL, the daughter of Alva and Vada (nee Barr) Dale.

On Saturday, October 20, 1956, she married William L. Voliva, who passed away April 2, 2013.

Bonnie was born in Dahlgren, Illinois on a farm in the family home. She grew up there as well and graduated from McLeansboro High School. She worked at a shirt factory in McLeansboro for a while. After she married William she was a homemaker and raised her family. She was a member of New Life Christian Fellowship Church in Hamel, Illinois. Bonnie enjoyed hand quilting and embroidery. She loved playing card games and putting together puzzles. Another of her loves was her small dog, named “Lil Girl.” Bonnie was a great cook and loved family events.

Survivors include:
Son - Gordon L. (Deanna) Voliva, Pocahontas, IL
Daughter - Phyllis A. (John) Shockley, Troy, IL
Daughter - Karen S. (John) Onderko, Medina, OH
Daughter - Donna M. (Mark) Pottorff, Troy, IL
Grandchildren - 17
Great Grandchildren - 28
Nieces and Nephews - Numerous

She was preceded in death by:
Husband - William L. Voliva, died 4/2/2013
Father - Alva Leonard Dale, died 11/27/1971
Mother - Vada Cornella Dale (nee Barr), died 9/3/1980
Sister - Madonna Brake
Sister - Alverta Mae Todd
Brother - Wilford Douglas "Bud" Dale

Arrangements are being handled by Dauderman Mortuary in Alhambra, IL.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Eastside Community Church in Hamel, IL.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Eastside Community Church in Hamel, IL., with Mark Pottorff, son-in-law, officiating.

Interment will be at Middle Creek Cemetery in Dahlgren, IL.

Memorial contributions may be made to Southern Illinois Hospice or Baptist Children's Home and Family Services (BCHFS).
To send flowers or plant a memorial tree in memory, please visit our flower store.

Funeral Services

Visitation

November
1

Saturday

Eastside Community Church

549 Cimarron Drive, Hamel, IL 62046

10:00 - 11:00 am

Funeral Service

November
1

Saturday

Eastside Community Church

549 Cimarron Drive, Hamel, IL 62046

Starts at 11:00 am

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