Shirley Bunte Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Shirley Bunte of Bruceville, Indiana, who passed away on May 28, 2026, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Shirley Bunte to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Alma Mattingly (Alberti) and Joseph Mattingly; her husband Joe Bunte; her siblings, Eleanor Sturgeon, Marjorie Mattingly, Kathleen Reckers (Pat), Herald Mattingly, Charles "Gene" Mattingly, James "Rip" Mattingly and Donald Mattingly; and her son-in-law Jim Gaither.

She is survived by: her children, Randy Bunte (Kathy) of Vincennes, Indiana, Sherry Gaither of Linton, Indiana and Jay Bunte of Freelandville, Indiana; her grandchildren, Justin Bunte (Laura), Nick Bunte (Tyler), Emily Bauer (Jed) and Jesse Gaither; and her great grandchildren, Kennedy Bunte, Kohen Bunte, Ella Bunte, Summer Bunte, Penelope Bauer and Nolan Bauer.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Good Samaritan Hospice.