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VANGUNDY, James 52, of Springfield, died Monday, May 23, 2005 in Hospice of Dayton. He was born May 16, 1953 in Springfield, Ohio, the son of David and Margaret (Whited) VanGundy. Survivors include his daughter, Rachael VanGundy; mother, Margaret "Peg" VanGundy of Springfield; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Peggy and Philip Kelly of Troy, Ohio and Susan and Richard Bartuska of Barrington, Illinois; a niece, Kristine Bartuska; two nephews, Reed Bartuska and David Kelly. He was preceded in death by his father, David VanGundy. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday May 28, 2005 in the Trinity Lutheran Church, 1612 South Belmont Avenue, with Rev. Bonny Kinnunen, officiating. The family is being served by LITTLETON & RUE FUNERAL HOME, Springfield. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Hospice of Dayton, 324 Wilmington Avenue, Dayton, Ohio 45420 or Trinity Lutheran Church, 1612 South Belmont Avenue, Springfield, Ohio 45505. You may express condolences to the family at www.littletonandrue.com
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verla montgomery
May 25, 2005
mrs. van gundy i went to schaefer with jim and we remained friends through high school. he was a very special man, and will be missed. my thoughts are with you at this time verla (lucas) montgomery
Patricia (Pat) (Hurd) Spalla
May 25, 2005
Dear Peg,
So sorry to learn of the passing of your son. Nothing can prepare us for the loss of a child. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Patrice Whitmore
May 25, 2005
Mrs. Van Gundy and family, I wish to express my deepest condolences to you and your family. Jim was like another brother to me growing up and I treasure my many memories of times spent with your family. Please remember that all of you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Love, Patrice (Queen) Whitmore and family
Carol Metzger
May 25, 2005
Dear Peg,
I was so sorry to read of Jim's death this morning. He was such a kind and gentle man. He really "fought the good fight" with his cancer and always was so nice to all of us here at the Cancer Center even when he felt so lousy. You certainly took wonderful care of him, he was blessed to have you for a mom and a caregiver. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Sincerely, Carol Metzger RN
Denise L. Turner
May 25, 2005
Mrs. Van Gundy
I'm so sorry about your Son. You and your family will be our thoughts and prayers. I went to high school with Jim and you were Matt's teacher at Jefferson.
Denise and Matt Turner
Rita & Dennis Kinworthy
May 25, 2005
We are so sorry to hear about Jim.
Our thoughts and prayers are with
you and him.
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