Mr. Gunkel passed away at his residence in Springfield on March 27, 2012 at the age of 90.
He is survived by his daughter Debra and granddaughter Sarah Gunkel of Springfield, Son Dan Gunkel, Sister Helen Roark, Sister in Law Faye Westerman of Lamar, Brother in Law L. Wayne “Doc” Gunkel of Amarillo TX, as well as many other family members.
Shirley was preceded in death by his parents Harvey Miles and Eleanor Cole, wife Zora Gunkel, Mother in Law Sarah Elizabeth Ralstin, sisters Maxine Sadbolt and Velma Reeves, brother in laws Elbert Westerman, James Ralstin, and Albert Ralsin, and a sister in law Darlene Woods.
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