Published by admin on Thu, 04/17/2025 - 8:58am
COAL CITY—Ruth R. Bunzel, 85, of Coal City, passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 15, 2025 at her home.
Born on June 9, 1939, in Kankakee, Ruth was the beloved daughter of John William and Bernadine (Weiske) Rice. She spent her formative years in Fort Collins, CO, where she graduated from high school, laying the foundation for a life defined by hard work, devotion, and quiet strength.
On June 9, 1959, her 20th birthday, Ruth married the love of her life, Bobby J. Bunzel, and together they established their home and raised a family.