Holland Resident Bonnie Hemphill Dies at 79, Funeral Set

Bonnie J. Hemphill, 79, a lifelong area resident, died at 10:11 a.m. Sunday, November 30, 2025, at Deaconess Memorial Medical Center in Jasper. Born August 17, 1946, in Buffaloville, Indiana, she was the daughter of Rose Taylor Hartloff. Her family said she enjoyed playing bingo and making potholders.

Hemphill was preceded in death by her mother and one brother, Bill Hartloff. She is survived by a brother, Larry Cooper and his wife Kathy of Radcliff, Kentucky, a sister in law Audrey Hartloff of Holland, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Rainey Funeral Home in Dale, with burial to follow in Dale Cemetery. Pastor Daniel Landin will officiate. There will be no public visitation.

Her passing will be felt in small town circles where community activities for older adults such as bingo nights and crafting groups play an outsized role in social life. For families in Dubois County, the death highlights the practical and emotional challenges of end of life care in rural communities, including the need for strong local supports for older residents and for those who care for them.

Deaconess Memorial Medical Center in Jasper continues to serve as a primary hospital for the county, and deaths that occur in hospital settings draw attention to the systems of care and bereavement services available to local families. As the community gathers for burial and remembrance, neighbors and local organizations may consider outreach to isolated seniors and to relatives who face grief and logistical needs after a loss.

Arrangements were made through Rainey Funeral Home in Dale. The family has requested privacy as they complete final plans.