Marie Bunk

Marie Bunk, 78, of Renwick passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at the Iowa Specialty Hospital in Clarion.

Private family graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 17, 2022 at the Wright Christian Reformed Church Cemetery, 1730 130^thStreet rural Kanawha, with Pastor Adam Porter officiating.

Sam and Lisa want family to know during these times of COVID, they completely understand if you are not comfortable attending. Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.

Memorials may be directed to the Renwick Baptist Church.

Marie was born on July 27, 1943 to Edward and Marie (Eenhuis) Eekhoff. She wasbaptized and made profession of her faith at Kanawha Christian Reformed Church, Kanawha, Iowa. She grew up on a farm southwest of Kanawha with her 8 sisters, whilemaking wonderful memories. She attended Kanawha schools and graduated from Kanawha High School in 1961.

Marie worked for the Norway Rural Telephone Company after graduation and thenworked for the Farmers State Bank in Kanawha.

Marie married Christian A. Bunk on July 27, 1975, and worked alongside Chris with thefarming and livestock as they made their home raising their two children on the familyfarm near Renwick. The couple enjoyed going to various farm and livestock sales andnumerous auctions. The couple was blessed with 2 children, Samuel and Lisa; theywere her pride and joy. 

Marie was a hard working farm wife who was always busytaking meals out to the field, canning and freezing garden produce and she lovedpreparing wonderful meals for her family, those helping on the farm, or for anyone whojust happened to stop by. She always made sure everyone felt at home and never wentaway hungry. She enjoyed following both their kids' church, and school events. Mariehad a special, unique, kind, warm personality that allowed her to visit with anyone and easily established a friendship very quickly.

She was known for her profound faith in God, the deep love of her family and ability to make every kid in her life feel special dueto the compassionate, kind, loving way she had with children. Many nieces andnephews spent time during their summer vacations staying out at the farm. Marie lovedthe color blue, flowers (especially lilacs, peonies and hydrangeas), and cherished hervery special, close relationship with her dear, sister, Ida. She was an excellentcook, and will be remembered for her delicious homemade angel food cakes, potatosalad and her ability to can meat and her Mother's homemade vegetable soup. Shealso collected beautiful, antique dishes. 

Marie thoroughly enjoyed watching Pastor Salem with the Christian Worship Hour when her health did not allow her to attendservices at the Renwick Baptist Church. Marie was able to live on the farm until her passing, with the help of her son, Sam. She loved riding around the yard inher golf cart with her dog, Buddy.

Marie is survived by her 2 children: son Samuel Bunk of Renwick and daughter Lisa Bunk of Edmonds, Washington. Grandson: Ethan Moore of Pearland, Texas. Sisters: Ella Josten of Ventura, Esther Helps of Garner, Ida Eekhoff of Kanawha, and Lois, (Doug)Ward of Cedar Rapids. Sister-in-law: Alice Heitland of Thornton. Numerous nieces andnephews, grand nieces and nephews and cousins, and especially her beloved dog,Buddy.

Marie was preceded in death by her parents: Ed & Marie Eekhoff, her husband Chris in2018, her sisters: Viola Eliason, Edna Peterson, Mildred Engh, Janet Baack, and twinsisters Sally & Kathy Jo, died in infancy. Her brothers-in-law: Don Eliason, Norman “Tex”Peterson, Don Engh, Dorance Baack, Calvin Josten, Ray Helps, Bill Fischer, and Roger Heitland. Sister-in-law, Maxine Fischer and other family members.

A special thank you to Harold Trask, Matt Trask, Rick Lane and their families.

Ewing Funeral Home

118 East 2^ndStreet

Kanawha, IA 50447

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