Herrin - Charles "Chuck" Robert Bona, 62, died at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 14, 2002 at the Marion VA Medical Center.
Mr. Bona was born July 13, 1940 in Herrin, IL to Louis Charles and Mary Louise (Clavenna) Bona.
He married Jolene Sinn June 3, 1978 in Pinckneyville, IL. She survives of Herrin.
He worked as an insurance salesman for Western Southern Life Insurance Company in Carbondale, IL for 20 years. He was a member of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church in Herrin, lifetime member Marion VFW Post 1301 and the Herrin American Legion and Herrin Eagles. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and served in the Viet Nam War.
Survivors include:
His wife - Jolene Bona - Herrin
Stepson and dtr in law - Karl and Vivian Gladson - Coulterville, IL
Step granddaughter and husband - Tosha and Daniel Skurat - Coulterville, IL
Aunt - Mary Jones - Herrin
Several cousins
His parents preceded him in death.
Mr. Bona was cremated per his wishes. There will be no services. Arrangements by Johnson Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin, IL.