Linda Darlene Kunkle's Obituary
Linda Darlene Kunkle, age 74, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at 3:28 p.m. in her home.
Linda was born on June 23, 1945 in Pinckneyville, IL, a daughter to James and Lauraine (Tefertiller) Phillips. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL and married Arland (Sonny) Kunkle in July 12, 1969 and he precedes her in death on July 2, 2002. Linda was a home maker and loved animals, singing karaoke with her mom and especially loved singing at nursing homes.
Survivors include two sons, Tim (Sarah) Simpson of Pinckneyville, IL and Brian (Laurie) Simpson of West Chicago, IL; one brother, Jim (Sandy) Phillips of Pinckneyville, IL; one sister, Nancy (Wayne) Greer of Pinckneyville, IL; four grandchildren, Devin, Little Brian, Cole and Nick; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her father, James Phillips; mother, Lauraine Hardin; husband, Arland (Sonny) Kunkle; sister, Norma (Lowell) Hammack; and one niece, Kelly Houghland.
Funeral service will be held at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Brother Rob Mathis Officiating. Interment will be Mueller Hill Cemetery, Pinckneyville, IL.
Visitation will be held at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL on Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Memorial donations may be made to Oak Grove Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, IL.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL, has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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