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Genelda L. (Missel) Braunton Obituary

[The Times, Ottawa, IL - Jan 25, 2010]

Genelda L. Bundy-Braunton 1922-2010

TUCSON, Ariz. - Genelda L. Bundy-Braunton, 87, of Tucson, Ariz., passed away Sunday, Jan. 17, at St. Joseph's Medical Center in Tucson.

Born Jan. 25, 1922, in Streator, she was the daughter of Erven and Minta (Tucker) Missel. She married Joseph C. Bundy in 1940. He died in 1986. She later married Stanley Braunton in 1993. He died in 2000.

She is survived by her daughters, Linda (John) Holocker of Streator and Pamela (Ronald) Black of Tucson; son, David (Patricia) Bundy of Tucson; 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; sister, Joan (Robert) Niles; brothers, Eugene, Raymond, Cecil (Virginia), Allen (Elizabeth), Paul (Rosemary), David Lee (Marge) and Ronald (Saretta); and long-time companion, Jack Ryan.

She was preceded in death by a sister, Lillian Hogan; brothers, Leonard and Edward Missel; a daughter, Jolane (Bundy) Barton; a son, Paul Bundy; and two grandsons.

She worked for Owens-Illinois-Glass in Streator and managed several mobile home parks in Tucson. She was a beloved mother and grandmother. Her family is thankful for her life and the love she shared with us.

According to her wishes, cremation rites followed a private family service in Tucson. Swan Funeral Home in Tucson handled arrangements.

Memorials may be directed to the family or to Cal Farley's Boy Ranch in Amarillo, Texas.