Donna M. Bonewell

Blessed are the hairstylists for they bring out the beauty in others. Donna M. Bonewell, loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, and friend, 77, of Kankakee, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 29, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born January 6, 1947, in Kankakee, the daughter of Edwin and Phyllis (Hawkins) Orgon. She graduated from Bradley High School and Broadway Beauty School. On March 15, 1985, she married Court Bonewell at Our Savior Lutheran Church, Bradley. She was a hair stylist for over 50 years. She managed the salon and eventually became owner and operator of Hair Pros in Meadowview. Donna made the world a more beautiful place. She enjoyed crafting, cooking, boating, books, and traveling. She loved spending time with her family and her girlfriends. Donna was the most kind, generous, and loving person. She had a way with words that was just so comforting. She also had more fun in her life than anyone. She had a smile that could just light up a room, and a laugh that was just so contagious. Her heart was so big! Family was not defined by blood, she loved unconditionally. Everyone who got the pleasure of knowing her will forever carry her in their hearts. She is survived by her husband, Court Bonewell; son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Gayle Flammond; grandsons, Mark and Hunter Flammond; and sister, Renee (Bruce) Wood; special niece, Lynda Dennis. Preceding her in death are her parents, Ed Orgon and Phyillis Misar; her son, Mark Flammond. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Uplifted Care Hospice, Bourbonnais.