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William Bunnell Obituary
September 9, 2007. He is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Grace. Bill is survived by his four children; Byron (Jodi), Gere (Cheryl), Donna Debenham (Christopher) and Carolyn Lorenz (Thomas), four grandchildren and four siblings. He was preceded in death by his parents Helen and Ezra and siblings Betty and Fred. Bill lived most of his adult life in Beach Park, Il. He served in the U.S. Army. Bill worked for Allied Signal after moving to the Valley in 1983 and was an active and beloved member of Mountain View Lutheran Church. He will be lovingly remembered and cherished by all whose lives he touched. Memorial Services will be held on September 30, 2007, 2:00 p.m. at Mountain View Lutheran Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mountain View Lutheran Church or Hospice of the Valley.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Bunnell
Hans, Bill and Thomas in Thomas' house in Sweden 2005
Birgit and Hans Hagsten
October 12, 2007
Dear Bill,
We enjoyed your friendship and we are very grateful for the hospitality you showed Thomas during his exchange year.
We had a wonderful time with you and Grace in Phoenix with a memorable tour in your T-Ford. We also enjoyed having you as our guests in Sweden.
David Bunnell
September 24, 2007
Uncle Bill: Husband to one, father to some, friend to all...What sweet memories we share.
Lori, Kayla Bunnell
September 24, 2007
I miss you Uncle Bill.
Frank Bunnell
September 24, 2007
Sadly missed, Bother Frank.
Carolyn
September 23, 2007
I'll miss you Daddy. I hope your place in heaven is all you've prayed for and hoped it would be. As for me, I'll be fine except for the small piece of my heart you took with, but know one day you will give it back.
Thomas Hagsten
September 21, 2007
Thanks dad for all the good memories you gave me during my year with you and your family. I will always remember your curiosity and great interest to learn and find out more, even about the smallest detail. A smile from you was never far away.
These memories will never fade.
My Love to Grace and the Bunnell family
We will miss you!
September 18, 2007
Wendy Barker
September 18, 2007
Uncle Bill, you will always be with me. Memories never fade. I love you.
Nancy Chumbley-Cole
September 18, 2007
I am sorry for your loss. I remember "Mr. Bunnell" from when I was his young next door neighbor. He was always nice to us.
Dorothy Treible
September 15, 2007
Bill Bunnell was my Brother, and I will miss him til the day I pass and see him in Heaven. He was a wonderful person as well as a Brother. My Love Always to his wife Grace, sons Byron,Gere,daughters Donna and Carolyn.
Daniel Bunnell
September 14, 2007
I am sorry for your loss Bill will be missed by all of us.
Genita Cartwright
September 14, 2007
Grace and kids...
Just received notice of Bill's passing...thoughts and prayers are with you. He was a well loved man.
Blessings to you on your continued journey.
Genita Cartwright
Steve Lindl
September 13, 2007
Thanks for the memories Uncle Bill, when I was a kid, you and Aunt Grace always seemed to have the best food at your campsite!
John & Sandy Lumley
September 13, 2007
Our sympathy goes out to your family in the loss of Bill. Our prayers and thoughts are with you.
Gere
September 12, 2007
I love You Dad
Jim Hammerlund
September 12, 2007
May you rest in peace. Thanks for the memories on the Flambeau.
Eddie & Charlotte Couch
September 12, 2007
We are so sorry. Please let us know what we can do to help. We will miss him.
Alexandra Hohf
September 12, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Although I never had a chance to meet William, I'm sure he must have been a wonderful man because I can see how much he is loved by his family.
Randy Jacobs
September 11, 2007
Farewell my friend. It has been my pleasure to know you and work with you on the SilverSneakers cabinet. We'll miss you in class. Until later, Randy
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