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Jessica Brunker Obituary

JESSICA LYNN BRUNKER "JESS" LAKE STATION, IN Jessica Brunker, age 29, of Lake Station, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2010. She was born on September 24, 1980 in Hobart, Indiana the daughter of Sheri Brunker. Jessica loved to dance and spend time with her children. She will be remembered as a loving mother, daughter, aunt, niece and friend. Jessica is survived by her four loving children; Paige Marie Brunker, Joseph Tyler Witt, Tristen Michael Witt and Jasmine Fond Brunker; mother, Sherri Brunker; father, Jesus Zambrano; love of her life, Joseph Alan Witt; two brothers: Joseph Michael Gualandi and Joseph Paul (Becky) Gualandi II; five sisters: Cathy (Dan) Counts, Angel (Ricky) Jarvis, Amber Gualandi, Ivy Torres, and Jackie Torres; and other loving family members. She was preceded in death by her brother, Anthony Silvio Gualandi; stepfather, Joseph Gualandi; aunt, Linda Sitar; two uncles: William and George Brunker; grandparents: George and Norma Brunker and Mr. and Mrs. Torres. A memorial service for Jessica will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at 1:00 PM at United Pentecostal Church of Portage, banquet hall, located at 2865 Willowdale Road, Portage, IN. Cremation will then take place. Memorials in Jessica's memory may be made to the Brunker family. For further information please call Rees Funeral Home Brady Chapel at (219) 962-1606 or online at reesfuneralhomes.com.

Published by The Times on Sep. 3, 2010.
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I miss you so much and I think about you a lot. Wish you where here still.

Jasmine Brunker

October 23, 2021

Jasmine Brunker

Daughter

May 3, 2021

Every day, I wonder what you would be doing if you were here. How would you look? How spoiled would your grandchildren be? How much would you have changed? I miss you and miss getting to see you age with me and the rest of us. I wish we could hang out, go bowling or dancing or just sit and talk and have coffee. Until i see you again, you will be forever missed.

CAROL DOMINIAK

Family

August 28, 2020

Every Day that goes by doesn't get better. I am here. With your first grandchild you never met. I went to prom and you couldn't help me pick out my dress. I was married and it was a court house wedding you never saw. I am going through my first divorce and you are not there to be able to emotionally support me. You can never be there for me because you were taken from me. I love you and miss you mom. One day I will be able to accept what has happened and I will truly realize that you are gone and are not coming back. It sucks that your 21 year old daughter still cries and screams out "I want my mommy."

Paige Baker

Daughter

August 20, 2017

i miss you mom-jojo

jojo witt

October 31, 2016

jess, u r missed so dearly, never forgotten. know ur having good time with ur dad...kisses, hugges n MUCH LOVE..c u when i get there, till then keep watchin over us, as i know u have been...

shannon corneil

August 29, 2011

Warm Summer Sun

Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear heart,
Good night, good night.

By Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens)
The Poetry Foundation

uncle john and aunt helen brunker

August 27, 2011

My love, my friend, my sister.....i miss you dearly. I know you are free now. And I will see you again......until then....<3

Christy johnston

August 24, 2011

i miss you and love you so much wish you were here so i can just have a sister talk that i need to do

August 23, 2011

i mis u baby sister,every day try to look at the lighter end of things but i will bring u peace some day i promise hugs n kisses ur big sis

angel jarvis

August 23, 2011

Dear Jess , It's been a year can't believe you are not here . Everyday you are missed hope you are watching over us ! Love you much !!!

Dorothy , Destiny, Tyler Brunker

August 23, 2011

Jess i love and miss u i hope peace and closure comes soon for your family mainly your kids love you like a sister and you always knew that R.I.P

LeeAnn Goins(Beliles)

August 18, 2011

i love you aunt jessica

sheri brunker

June 3, 2011

Jessica, we were cousins and friends and played together as children. I will especially be praying for your children to be well taken care of and for the rest of your family. Sorry you had to leave so young, but your soul is now free from the weight of this world.

Michelle Boyd-Hein

January 7, 2011

My prayers are the family and her children..

Cindy Hopper (Brunker)

October 18, 2010

My sincerest condolences to the family. What a tragedy for such a wonderful girl to be taken from this world at such a young age. I knew Jessica in high school, and honestly haven't seen her much since, but I never did forget her. May she rest in peace now beyond the pain and strife of this physical world. I will keep her children and family in my prayers.

David Dishno

September 14, 2010

Jessica, you will be missed. I know your looking down with your head held high. love Pennington.

jennifer Pennington

September 7, 2010

Dear,Jessica
You are in heaven shining down on all of us. I will be praying for your children everynight. I wish i could have been there to say goodbye for now,though one day i will follow you to the place we all long to be..Love you girl..You will not be forgotten!!

Collett Turner

September 5, 2010

shannon corneil

September 4, 2010

Carol Dominiak

September 4, 2010

Gone but never forgotten!!!u were taken from us too soon,leaving behind many that love and miss u.your memories will live on forever

Tara Janis

September 4, 2010

i keep your family and children in my heart and prayers!

Mj Austin

September 4, 2010

I went to school with Jess a very long time ago. I haven't seen her since we were young girls. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family at this time.

Sincerly,
The Grant Family

Leslie Grant-Webb

September 3, 2010

Jessica was my best friend from 3rd grade on she will be missed and loved by all who knew her..now she will be with her kids everyday and watching over them jess your gone but never forgotten evereyone please pray for her Kids and Family...I Love and miss you LeeAnn

LeeAnn (Beliles)Goins

September 3, 2010

Joseph Gualandi

September 3, 2010

Joseph Gualandi

September 3, 2010

jessica brunker was a beautiful woman inside and out. i knew jessica for only short time , but long enough for her to touch my heart. i got really close to her and understood and related to her. she will be missed . i love you girl and i'll see you when i get there.........
crystal jackson-mcabee

crystal mcabee

September 3, 2010

i love you and will miss you greatly Jess I hope you and bub are having a good time in Heaven with Uncle Joe

Carol Dominiak

September 3, 2010

RIP JESSICA
u were taken from us too soon, leaving behind many who will miss u always. u r gone but your memories will live on forever.

shannon corneil

September 3, 2010

Gone but never forgotten!I pray fir Sheri an family every night...please stay strong!Just remember shes an angel now an she will be with you guys always as an angel!

mandy montero

September 3, 2010

Gone but never forgotten!I pray for Sheri an family every night stay strong!Just always remember shes an angel now watching over her babies an family! Love Mandy

Mandy montero

September 3, 2010

Our prayers are with the family.

discount family ins

September 3, 2010

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Billy, Mark, Riley, Olivia Guertin

September 3, 2010

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