Published on June 26, 2025 8:11 am
Last Updated on June 27, 2025 3:51 pm
Madonna Marie (Zwilling) Boehl, age 68, of The Bend, rural Oblong, Illinois, passed away at 9:05 PM – Tuesday June 24, 2025, at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana, Illinois.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 AM – Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Sainte Marie, Illinois, with Father Tomy Philip celebrating mass. The burial will be in Saint Valentine’s Cemetery in The Bend, rural Oblong, Illinois. A visitation for family and friends will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 PM – Monday, June 30, 2025, at the church and again from 9:00 to 9:30 AM, before the mass. In loving memory of Madonna, memorials may be made to the Saint Valentine’s Building Fund. Arrangements are under the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Newton, Illinois. The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com.
Madonna was born on October 17, 1956, in Olney, Illinois, the daughter of David and Betty (Frohning) Zwilling. She married Norman Boehl on April 9, 1983, at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Stringtown, Illinois, and he survives.
Donna graduated from East Richland High School with the Class of 1974. She then went on to study at Olney Central College and Eastern Illinois University, ultimately earning her master’s degree. Madonna loved her work as a registered and licensed dietician and consulted for many area hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities, sometimes even juggling up to thirteen facilities each month. At the time of her passing she was still working at Lawrence County Memorial Hospital as well as teaching food sanitation classes.
Donna was a member of Saint Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Sainte Marie, Illinois, where she served on the Family Life Committee, taught religion classes, and gave her time in many other ministries over the years. Madonna was a founding member of The Bend Community Club and held many offices since its beginning in 2012. If you ever attended a BCC event, there is no doubt that Madonna had her hand in the delicious food or planning.
Donna enjoyed spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren. She loved supporting them in all their activities and playing board games with them. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed sharing her baked goods with others.
Donna was a faithful Catholic and enjoyed displaying her collection of over 300 Nativity sets. Her rosary was always nearby, and she would frequently suggest praying instead of counting sheep if you couldn’t sleep.
Madonna is survived by: Her loving husband of 42 years – Norman Boehl; Children – Bruce (Jeana) Boehl of The Bend, rural Oblong, Illinois; Sarah Boehl and Sharon Boehl both of Sainte Marie, Illinois; Grandchildren – Carson, Eli, Noah and Riley Boehl; Siblings – Ron (Nancy) Zwilling of Dundas, Illinois; Doris (Charlie) Morehouse of Butler, Illinois; Al (Becky) Zwilling of Sherrard, Illinois; Ed (Cindy) Zwilling of West Liberty, Illinois; Gary (Dorothy) Zwilling of Claremont, Illinois; Carol (Jerry) Bohlen of Taylorville, Illinois and Reta (Brian) Kocher of Olney, Illinois; Siblings-in-law – Rose Michl of Cottonwood, Alabama; Marlene Harris of Newton, Illinois; Angela Crouse (Phil Drewes) of Olney, Illinois; Helen (Alvin) Rohr of Mattoon, Illinois; Carolyn Roberts of Del City, Oklahoma; Joe (Darla) Boehl of Willow Hill, Illinois; Dorothy (Gary) Zwilling of Claremont, Illinois; Harold (Lisa) Boehl of Claremont, Illinois; and Loretta (Jeff) Stinson of Robinson, Illinois; Many nieces, nephews, aunts, and cousins also survive.
Madonna was preceded in death by her parents, father and mother-in-law Vincent and Lorna Mae Boehl, brothers-in-law Mike Boehl, Gene Harris, John Michl and Raymond Roberts and a few great nieces and nephews.