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Oma Bunch Obituary

Oma Bunch 88

Oma Bunch, 88, of Lafayette, died at 7:27 PM Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at Allisonville Meadows Nursing Home in Fishers. She was born September 20, 1924, in, Scott County, TN, to the late John and Louverna Daugherty Smith. Oma married Dilmer Bunch on February 8, 1946 in Oglethorpe, GA. He passed away December 14, 1990. Oma worked at Crown laundry for over 30 years retiring in 1986. She enjoyed gardening, but mostly enjoyed, spending time with her children, all her grand and great grand children.

Surviving are her children, Betty Milligan (husband Jay) and Ed Bunch (wife Rebecca) both of Lafayette, Norma Milligan (husband Larry) of Carmel; sisters Venia Wilson (husband Truman) and Ethel Wallace (husband Earl); a brother Harold Daugherty all of Jacksboro,TN; grandchildren, Monica Richards (husband Grant), Jill Pinkerton (husband Jake), Michelle Smithson (husband Mike), Shawna Milligan, Joshua Brady, and Matthew Brady and fourteen great grand children.

She was preceded in death by three brothers and a son Donald Bunch.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the time of the service at 11:00 am on Saturday July 20, 2013 at Soller-Baker Lafayette chapel 400 Twyckenham Blvd Lafayette, IN 47909 with Rev. Joseph Park Jr. officiating. Entombment will follow at Tippecanoe Memory Gardens.

Those wishing may contribute to Alzheimer's Research. You may sign the guest book and leave memories at www.soller-baker.com.

Published by Journal & Courier from Jul. 18 to Jul. 19, 2013.
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Ed, Betty and Norman,
So sorry to hear about your lost. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.

Chuck Vaughn

August 5, 2013

Rest, in peace, dear neighbor. I can still hear you call across the street, "whatcha doin', honey?" When you would see me working outside .

Fr. Gregory and Joanne Allard

July 20, 2013

I meet Oma at the Digby house, while visiting my Mother-in-Law. She was a pleasure to be around. I'm saddened by her passing! Prayers for the Family of Oma! She will be missed! :-(

Jeff Lester

July 20, 2013

Eddie, Betty and Norma,
I am so sorry to learn about your mom. I didn't know her but know you all must have loved her very much. My thoughts are with you.
Love, Linda

Linda Baumgartner

July 20, 2013

To Betty , Ed and the Bunch family: So sorry for your loss. I can't be there Saturday but I will be thinking of you and you are in my prayers. May God comfort you in your loss.

Debbie Fotia

July 20, 2013

The Bunch Family Ed & Becky
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love ya Jeff & MaryJo Drollinger-Cupp

Jeff & MaryJo Cupp

July 19, 2013

The Bunch Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. Love to all of you Jeff & MaryJo Drollinger-Cupp (Becky's sister)

MaryJo & Jeff Cupp

July 19, 2013

so sorry for your loss. we knew your family in the early 60 . we were neighbors o alabama st we lived in a duplex. your mother was one of the hardest working women i knew. we have often talked about what happened to you all. may god comfort you. you are in our prayers.

bud & connie, rochelle, mike ganshorn

July 19, 2013

Ed,Becky and entire family we are so very sorry for your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Bob and Marcia Drollinger

July 19, 2013

Betty and Ed, sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. My heart goes out to both of you.

Love and prayers

Deb Slanec

July 19, 2013

Ed sorry to hear about the loss of your mom.Dwayne Hendricks

July 19, 2013

Norma, Ed and Betty...Fred and I are so sorry for your loss. We both know what it is like to lose the last parent. Keep the memories alive. Love you.

July 19, 2013

Norma Betty and Eddie,what a special person.Always so caring.A lady in every way. Loved by and loved her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.My heart goes out to you all

Margie & Gary Stivers

July 19, 2013

Dave and I send our condolences to the Bunch family. You are in our prayers.

Carole Partlow

July 19, 2013

Ed,

Sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother, know that your in our thoughts and prayers.

Pat & Gina

Patrick Drollinger

July 19, 2013

Betty and Ed, sorry for your loss of your mother. we hold you both close to our hearts.

David and Donna Gregory

July 19, 2013

Betty, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mohter. My love, thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Frani

July 19, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. I didn't know your mother, but knowing her children, she was a great mother. God Bless.

Kathie

July 19, 2013

Ed / Betty and Families: I'm so sorry for your loss. I know this is a difficult time for all of you - but try and remember the great times you've had together as a family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Lavonne Summers

July 19, 2013

Betty, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless you all.
Hilda Rudder, Columbia, TN

July 18, 2013

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