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Shirley Kunz Obituary
Shirley M. Kunz, nee White, 88, of Belleville, Ill., born May 15, 1922, in Belleville, Ill., died Monday, Aug. 16, 2010, at her residence.
Mrs. Kunz was employed by the U.S. Air Force at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. She and her husband, Paul L. Kunz, retired early to travel. They were active in the Sports Car Club of America and Con Trios Yacht Club. Shirley was a member of Hope Church in Belleville, Ill. She was a life member of the St. Clair County Historical Society. She was also a member of the St. Clair County Genealogical Society, the Memorial Hospital Foundation, the Philharmonic Society of Belleville, Belleville Sister Cities, and Belleville Elks Lodge BPOE 481 Ladies Auxiliary.
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of 54 1/2 years, Paul L. Kunz; and her parents, Sam and Elsa, nee Schade, White.
Surviving are her sister, Audrey J. Walton of Versailles, Mo.; two nieces, Ann (E. Stanley) Kroenke of Columbia, Mo., and Nancy (William J.) Laurie of Henderson, Nev.; two great-nieces, Whitney Kroenke and Paige (Bo) Dubbert, both of Los Angeles, Calif.; a great-nephew, Josh Kroenke of Denver, Colo.; a sister-in-law, Nona (Robert) Baechle of Savannah, Ga.; seven additional nieces and nephews; a most beloved friend, Sandy Porter, who has been with the Kunz family for 20 years; and a special friend, Edie Wagner.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois, 305 S. Illinois St., Belleville, Ill., 62220, to Hope Church, 200 Dapron Dr., Belleville, Ill., 62226, or to the charity of the donor's choice. Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.rennerfh.com.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 20, 2010, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, Ill., with the Rev. Darrell Coons officiating. Entombment will be at Valhalla Mausoleum, Belleville, Ill.
GEORGE RENNER & SONS FUNERAL HOME, Belleville, Ill.
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Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Kunz
August 26, 2010
Shirley will be missed by those who knew and worked with her. We worked together at Scott Medical Center, and I also worked with she and Paul to decorate their home in Belleville. They were both truly nice people. Our years as friends was a joy. The lunch group enjoyed getting together once a month, and when I moved to Virginia I really missed all the ladies (what a wonderful group of friends).
Janet Payne-Swann
Chesapeake, VA
David Carriel
August 24, 2010
Both Shirley (and her late husband, Paul), were wonderful people, and will be missed greatly. Our family has been their next door neighbors for 55 years...and as my brothers and I grew up, Paul and Shirley used to hire one of us brothers at a time, to come over and feed the cats, birds, raccoons and check on the house whenever they were away...They truly loved nature and animals. After Paul passed away, my dad (Bill Carriel) would often walk over and take Shirley's mail or newspapers up that long driveway, to her front door, so that Shirley wouldn't have to walk that steep hill. I think he enjoyed helping her because they were such fine neighbors all of those years. David Carriel
August 22, 2010
Our sincere sympathies on the loss of Shirley. We will always remember Shirley's graciousness and kindness towards our daughters when they worked at Westhaven pool. They thoroughly enjoyed visiting with Shirley and Paul and serving them burgers from the grill. We will remember her in our prayers and know that she and Paul are eternally united into the kingdom of heaven.
Timothy, Mary Ann, Kristin and Kara Richards
Kathy Bingheim
August 19, 2010
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...the life of someone so dear.
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Rich Kasson
August 18, 2010
Mrs. Kunz was a gem. She's one of the most nicest and most gracious people that I've ever met. I will always consider it an honor to have shared conversation with her and the card players on the Westhaven Pool Deck. Mrs. Kunz will be greatly missed. My condolences.
Ruthe M. Kombrink
August 18, 2010
Some people make a garden out of life and walk---or run, in the joy of
sun, rain and flowers. Shirl did.
And it was my good fortune to play a small part in the journey. The memories are sweet, as they are for family and friends.
Beverly Tylka
August 18, 2010
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Steve & Jenni Allen
August 17, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Shirley and Paul were so sweet.
Jeff Watson
August 17, 2010
I was saddened to learn Mrs. Kunz passed away. I grew up at Westhaven with the Kunz's. Shirley and Paul were among the most gracious people I have ever met. Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss.
Jack, Jan & Gavin
August 17, 2010
Our deepest condolences and many great memories.
Home Instead Senior Care
August 17, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Harold and Deb Belsheim
August 17, 2010
May you find comfort and strength in knowing that Shirley is in her final resting place at peace with the Lord and surrounded by those whom she has loved and have gone before her.
Joe Chappell - Edward Jones
August 17, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Star and Bob Sullivan
August 17, 2010
We are so sorry to hear of Mrs. Kunzs' passing. I work with Sandy and she talked alot of her, and your family. It sounds like Mrs.Kunz was a lovely lady.
Jean and Tom Dinges & Family
August 17, 2010
Please accept our Deepest Sympathy on the loss of Shirley. She was truly a lady in every aspect of the word. We have many good memories.
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