Bonnie Nickell and Ellen DeMink July 8, 1938-June 27, 2025 ~~ April 21, 1941-J

Bonnie Nickell and Ellen DeMink July 8, 1938-June 27, 2025   ~~   April 21, 1941-J obituary, Silvis, IL

Bonnie Nickell and Ellen DeMink July 8, 1938-June 27, 2025 ~~ April 21, 1941-J

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Celebration of Life

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Rock Island Conservation Club

2421 Big Is Pkwy, Milan, IL 61264

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Bonnie Nickell and Ellen DeMink July 8, 1938-June 27, 2025 ~~ April 21, 1941-J Obituary

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Join us as we celebrate the lives of Bonnie and Ellen. We will be remembering them through spending time together, sharing memories, and having a celebration cook-out style; similar to the fun weenie roasts they used to host for family and friends yearly. All food and drinks will be provided. Saturday, October 4, 2025 4-7pm at the Rock Island Conservation Club, 2421 Big Island Pkwy, Milan, IL 61264.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Schroder Mortuary - Silvis

701 1st Ave, Silvis, IL 61282

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Celebration of Life

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Rock Island Conservation Club

2421 Big Is Pkwy, Milan, IL 61264

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Services provided by

Schroder Mortuary - Silvis