Pamela Sue Hines, 79, of Smithshire, IL, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 8, 2026, after a battle with cancer.
She was born March 11, 1947, in Macomb, IL to Woodrow and Doris (Vannoy) Bohnenkamp. Pam graduated from Bettendorf High School (IA) and later received a Board of Governors Bachelor of Arts degree from Western Illinois University in 1996.
Pam had two children from her first marriage: Ann Potter of Newburgh, NY and Michael (Erin) Potter of Libertyville, IL. They divorced and she married Roger Hines in 1984, who had two children: Susan (Troy) Bertelsen of Havana, IL and Richard (Tamra) Hines of Hurricane, WV.
She worked as a secretary in several departments, as well as the library at WIU, eventually retiring in 2012, after 31 years.
Pam enjoyed RVing, gardening, reading, and watching movies. Though she most enjoyed keeping up with her grandchildren and traveling to spend time with them.
Pam is survived by her husband and their children; her sister Elizabeth Waller; brother Mike (Jan) Bohnenkamp; sisters-in-law Linda Henderson and Marilyn (Howard) Wagoner; grandchildren Ryan Bertelsen, Ashley Bertelsen, Jacob Uren, Emily Uren, Aidan Brown, Addison Potter, Maitlyn (Brandon) Stephens, Reagan Hines, Madison Perry and great-grandchildren Hudson, Ivy, and Kennedi; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; nephew Bryan Bohnenkamp; and special aunt Lois Paulson.Graveside services will be Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 1:00 pm at Warren County Memorial Park, Monmouth, IL. No visitation hours are planned. Memorials may be given to Western Illinois Animal Rescue or the Warren County Library and sent to the funeral home. McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
