Obituary
Debra K. "Deb" Bunnell, 66, of Monticello, Indiana, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at 2:51 a.m. at her residence in Monticello, Indiana.
Debra was born on Sunday, December 2, 1956, in South Bend, Indiana to Delbert M. Smith and Frances Virginia (Kizer) Elston. They both proceed her in death.
On Friday, December 8, 1978, at Rev. Ross's Home in Monticello, Indiana she married James Steven "Spanky" Bunnell. He died on Saturday, September 15, 2012.
Deb was a 1975 graduate of West Central High School. She moved to Monticello, Indiana following graduation. She first worked at the Monticello Pizza King. Deb then settled in the Old White Memorial Hospital working in Enviromental Services. Deb transitioned to the new Indiana University Health White Memorial Hospital where she worked up to Supervisor of Enviromental Servies retiring 2021, after 38 years of devoted service. She enjoyed traveling to the shores of Lake Michigan in search of beach glass, which she worked, collected, and created beautiful pieces with her findings. Deb truly loved her family and her cats (indoor and out).
Deb is survived by a sister, Shari (husband Ronald "Ron") McIlvain of Medaryville, Indiana; stepbrothers, Randy (wife Joyce) Whybrew of Aurora, Minnesota and Lyle Whybrew of Tipp City, Ohio; stepsister, Kay (husband Eric) Rossok of Bloomington, Indiana; nieces and nephews, Jason McIlvain, Jeremy (wife Tiffany) McIlvain, Rick Smith, Roger Smith, Tammy James, and Pamela VanHorn; several step nieces, step nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and friends.
Deb was proceeded in death by her parents, Delbert M. Smith and Frances Virgina (Kizer) Elston; husband James Steven Bunnell; brothers, Richard Smith and Robert Smith; nephew, Christopher Smith.
A gathering of family and friends followed by a celebration of life service will be held at a later date.
A private family burial in the I.O.O.F. Riverview Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be given to family. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home or can be mailed to 6368 E. US 24, Monticello, Indiana, 47960 C/O Bunnell family.