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Aug 28, 1959 - Feb 22, 2015
I miss you so much this does not get easier dad RIP Love Dorothy Mae
February 17, 2019
I can't believe we have been without you for a year dad :( This has been the hardest year of my life . I miss and love you so much I just hope you know that . Rip dad love always DorothyMae
February 24, 2016 | IN
IT'S BEEN A YEAR ALREADY. TIME HAS SURE FLYED BY.MISS YOU AS MUCH TODAY AS THE DAY YOU WENT AWAY.HOPING YOU GOT TO SEE EVERYBODY UP THERE.BUT WE SURE MISS YOU HERE.LOVE YOUR WIFE HELEN BRUNKER
HELEN BRUNKER
February 23, 2016 | CHESTERTON, IN
Happy Valentine's Day dad ! I miss you so much. I wish you could be here with us . Love you dad
Dorothy Sosa
February 14, 2016
well its been 11 months today had all the holidays without you this past year.was very hard to do but made through .we all miss you very dearly . miss you bunches.love HELEN BRUNKER
helen brunker
January 22, 2016 | Chesterton, IN
Destiny Millender
December 25, 2015 at 8:37am
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There is an AMAZING man I call my papa! And he loved Christmas and I'm going to try my hardest to not cry but all I can think about is his smile ☺ it brightened my day honestly , and I'd do anything to see it just one last time !! He meant and still does mean the world to me! Ima keep the family together papa just like you would want ima take care of nana , the kids and the...
January 01, 2016
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome...
helen brunker
December 22, 2015 | Chesterton, IN
On February 22, 2015 at 7:23 a.m the most amazing man in my life left me it's been 10 months and let me tell you this, it doesn't get easier , not one bit! I've sat in my room in complete dark wondering why they took you so soon? You didn't deserve this ! You were such an number 1, best, most amazing, wonderfulest, hardworking papa,dad,uncle,cousin,friend, etc out there ! And anyone who didn't know you trust me if they did , they would love you just like me and everyone else did❤ you...
HELEN BRUNKER
December 22, 2015 | CHESTERTON, IN
I still can't believe your gone dad! Your birthday was hard . And our birthdays were hard not having you here or you calling . But yesterday on Destiny's 16th was the hardest you not being here to see her turn 16 . And her get a job you would be proud Now it's the holidays and it just don't seem right w out you . Love and miss you
Dorothy Mae Sosa
November 25, 2015 | Hammond, IN
JOHN D. BRUNKER, SR., age 55, of Chesterton, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Gary on August 28, 1959 to the late George and Norma Brunker. He was employed as a truck driver for Oil Tech. John enjoyed working on cars and truck driving. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He is survived by his wife of over 34 years, Helen (nee Maneno); son, John Brunker, Jr. of Portage; 2 daughters, Dorothy Brunker (Mauricio Sosa) of Chesterton and Dawn Brunker (Justin) Murphy of South Haven; 4 grandchildren, Destiny and Tyler Millender and Jocylin McMeans and Madaline Murphy; 3 brothers, Elvin (Pat) Brunker of Amarillo, TX, Harold (Wanda) Brunker of Cedar Lake, and Jerry Brunker of Chesterton; 3 sisters, Erma (Ed) Howard of South Haven, Arletta (Bob) Foster of Lake Station, and Sheri Brunker of Portage; many nieces and nephews and other loving family and friends.He was also preceded in death by his 3 brothers, George, Bill and Ted Brunker and 1 sister, Linda Sitar.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to John's family.There will be a visitation for John at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Ave., Portage, on Thursday, February 26, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 4:00 p.m. with Rev. Craig Forwalter officiating. Cremation will follow the services. Please call (219) 762-3013 or go online to extend condolences at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.
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