Stephen W. Kunkel Obituary
The world bids farewell to Stephen W. Kunkel of Avon, Indiana, departing on March 29, 2026 at the age of 74. Stephen leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his daughter Jodi Kunkel; and his sister Patsy Kunkel. He is survived by: his wife Cynthia "Cindy" M. Drury; his children, Jason Kunkel (Jill) of Henderson, NV, Kimberli Szarenski (Nic) of Fort Wayne, Kelli Heath (Shane) of Spencerville, Megan Hemmelgarn (Brad) of Avon and Jared Fishel (Julie) of Martinsville; his siblings, Pam Ross (Ron) of Melbourne, FL, Stan Kunkel (Deb) of Bluffton and Tim Kunkel (Jane) of Bluffton; his grandchildren, Anthony DeStasio Sr., Tailur Szarenski (Hadley), Garrett Szarenski (Heather Dweck), Ian Heath (Karadyn Riley), Anna Heath, Autumn, Adalyn and Alexus Hemmelgarn; and his great grandchildren, Anthony DeStasio Jr., Jason DeStasio, Blazej, Devana and Madden Szarenski.
Memorial contributions may be made to IBCA, c/o Arrowhead Bowl, 2331 Brothers Dr. Lafayette, IN 47909, or Angel of Hope Memorial Park, Inc. Endowment Fund, 222 W. Market St. Bluffton, IN 46714, a park Steve was instrumental in getting established in Bluffton.
