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Herta Stunkel Obituary
MAGNOLIA - Herta R. Stunkel, 89, of Magnolia went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 6, 2016, at Heartland Health Care Center in Henry.
Funeral services to celebrate her life will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 13, 2016, at Chillicothe Bible Church, 343 W. Moffitt St, Chillicothe, IL. The Rev. Joe Horn will officiate. Burial will be in Henry City Cemetery in Henry. Visitation will be that morning from 9 to 11 a.m. at the church.
Dysart-Cofoid Funeral Chapel will be assisting the family with the arrangements.
Herta was born on January 17, 1927, in Chicago to Ernst and Meta (Rademaker) Baumbach. She married Harold Stunkel on July 10, 1948. Harold died on November 21, 2005.
Herta graduated from Carl Schurz High School in Chicago. She studied violin and was a member of the Chicago Civic Orchestra until her marriage to Harold. She continued to play and share her gift of music with the community playing at weddings, funerals, church services and even a few local musicals. She played the violin weekly at Heartland Health Care Center for 16 years. Recently, she was recognized for her years of service.
Herta was an active member of the Chillicothe Bible Church and the Christian Women's Club in Lacon. She was a skilled artist and designed Christmas cards, greeting cards and dough ornaments that she gave to family and friends. She loved her family, church family and all of her neighbors and friends.
Survivors include four sons, Paul (Karen) Stunkel of Detroit, Michigan, Glen (Mabel) Stunkel of Hennepin, Alan (Jean) Stunkel of Rutland and Edward (Lori) Stunkel of Henry; two daughters, Jeanette (Ed) Hoots of Sumter, South Carolina, and June (George) Kalemkarian of Moline; 27 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.
Her parents; husband; and two brothers, Hugo and Paul Baumbach, preceded her in death.
Contributions may be directed to the Chillicothe Bible Church or Heartland Health Care Center in Henry.
Online condolences may be directed to her family at www.dcfunerals.com.
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Nancy Gilmore
May 15, 2016
A Precious Lady!
May 13, 2016
What a lucky family Herta had to have this sweet lady be theirs. I sat next to her in church for many years. Visited her in the nursing home. Brought her a nightgown that I hemmed to fit her and flowers when I visited. She was so appreciative you'd thought I'd given he a million dollars. Just that kind of person she was. This world need more like her. We will miss her. Debby
Pia Johnson
May 13, 2016
You are in my prayers. May God grant you peace and comfort.
Sue Mazur
May 12, 2016
Such a special lady...wonderful family legacy...I remember her kindness, sharing her violin music and loved her beautiful art-filled scrapbook. May she rest in peace,
Vonita Gass
May 12, 2016
Prayers are with you .
Nancy Stein
May 10, 2016
Her ta was one of the first people to welcome me to Chillicothe Bible Church. She was a dear gracious woman who refreshed my faith. I'll never forget all of her kindness. Praise God she is home now with her Harold.
Jayne Winn
May 10, 2016
Heaven just gained an angel and a sweet soul . She always had a smile on her face and was kind to everyone and loved to play the violin . Now I can smile knowing she's with Harold and the Lord .
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