Sister Eileen Rose Bonner
Sister Eileen Rose Bonner passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at Providence Health Care at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 93-years-old and had been a Sister of Providence for 76 years.
Funeral services for Sister Eileen Rose will be announced as soon as they become available.
Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Sister Eileen Rose to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.
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Sister Eileen Rose Bonner
Complete Ministry
In Illinois: Teacher, Immaculate Conception, Norwood Park, (1956-57);
In Indiana: Teacher, St. Francis Xavier, Vincennes (1957-63); Teacher/Principal, Immaculate Heart, Indianapolis (1964-69); Superior/Principal, Immaculate Heart, Indianapolis (1968-69); Teacher, St. Jude, Fort Wayne (1969-70); Principal, St. Luke, Indianapolis (1973-75); Teacher, Nativity, Indianapolis (1975-77); Prayer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2022-2026).
In Kentucky: Hospital Chaplain, SS. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital, Louisville (1978-97); Chaplain, Caritas Medical Center, Louisville (1998-2002); Spiritual Support, Kentuckiana Cancer Institute (2002-08); GED Tutor, Jefferson County Public Schools, Louisville (2009-10); Volunteer, Soup Kitchen, Old St. Paul’s Catholic Charities, Louisville (2010-12); Volunteer, St. Vincent de Paul’s Soup Kitchen, Louisville (2012-15); Volunteer/Tutor, Louisville (2015-17); Parish Bereavement Committee, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Louisville (2017-21).
