Obituaries

Dear nephews and family: I'm so sorry I wan't physically able to be there for Jim's funeral and Mass, but I had all of you in my thoughts and prayers on Thursday. I hadn't seen Jim the last time I was in Evansville, but I did the time before, and I thought he looked wonderful for his age. So I was shocked to hear he has passed away. I like to picture my Mom and Dad and brother Bob there welcoming him with outstretched arms. It had been so long. We love all of you to pieces, and our hearts break for all the good years you should've had with him. All of we aunts and uncles just had to stand by helplessly. But you are all so loving, I think we aunts and uncles are blessed to have watched all of you grow into such wonderful adults when you could've so easily been different. Love, Aunt Carole and Uncle Tony

We just want to let you know that we are thinking of you all during this time of loss. Remember the good times you all had as his children. Our deepest sympathy to the Kunkel Family, Friends Bill & Sandy (Bender) Phelps

Dear Mike, John, Jim, and Joe, I am so sorry for your loss. I remember your dad letting me sit on his lap in Grandma and Grandpa's basement on Christmas Eve. He always was willing to give me attention, which was so kind of him when there were so many people to visit in that tiny basement. That's the Uncle Jim I will remember. All of you and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. Love from your cousin Nancy

Dearest Cousins and families, When I thought about Uncle Jim, I immediately remembered how his eyes danced when he smiled--I don't think I've ever seen a brighter smile than his. Finally he has found peace...and an eternal smile. Much love, Karen

Mike, John, Jim and Joe, We were sorry to receive the news about your dad. We wish we could be in Evansville at times like this. We have you all in our prayers. Jean and John Davidson

To my brothers and their wives- May God comfort you during this time of our sorrow. Love, Mike and Becky

To my uncle and godfather, Sleep in heavenly peace. Love, Jill (& Bill)