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Graveside Service
2:00 p.m Sunday September 19, 2021
Shiloh Cemetery, Samsville, IL
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Rowena Bunting 87, passed from this life to her heavenly home on Thursday September 16, 2021, at Lavender Ridge Memory Care in Olney, IL surrounded by her children.
She was born on January 9, 1934, in West Salem, IL to Ellis and Elsie (Marks) Buckles. Rowena married Warren Bunting on March 4, 1950, at the First Christian Church parsonage in West Salem, IL. Warren preceded her in death and passed away exactly 10 years ago on September 16, 2011.
Rowena loved driving the school bus for the West Salem Grade School. In addition to driving the school bus she was also a cook for the West Salem Grade School for more than 30 years. Rowena loved quilting and made quilts for her children and grandchildren. She loved playing pinochle. Rowena helped her husband work on the farm and loved to bake and cook. She loved her family and spending time with them as much as she could.
Rowena was a member of the Lancaster Church of Christ and a lifetime member of the Eastern Star.
She is survived by two daughters; Nancy (George) Gerlach, Darla (Jeff) Bradham, one son; Mike Bunting, one brother; Darrell Buckles and his significant other Brenda Kenuam, five grandchildren; Russel (Seily) Gerlach, Michael B. Bunting, Adam (Melinda) Bunting, Austin (Julia) Rodgers, Daniel (Kristin) Rodgers, nine great-grandchildren; Max and Clive Gerlach, Rebecca, Adam, and Georgia Bunting, Justin and Leah Bunting, Mathias Rodgers and Caroline Rodgers
Rowena was preceded in death by her parents Ellis and Elsie Buckles, her husband Warren Bunting, Brother Clyde Buckles, sister Juanita meadows, grandson Philip Gerlach.
Graveside Services will be held on Sunday 2 p.m. Sunday September 19, 2021 at Shiloh Cemetery, Samsville, IL. Friends and family are asked to go directly to the cemetery.
Family requests everyone to dress casually.
Memorials may be made to Shiloh Cemetery, envelopes will be available at the graveside.
Interment Shiloh Cemetery, Samsville, IL.
Ingram-Meridith Funeral Home of West Salem, IL.
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