A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, November 3, 2018 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church to honor the life of Elizabeth “Ann” Dunkel. Father Robert Zwilling conducted the mass with Deacon Charlie Speaks and Deacon Steve Lowe assisting. Placement of the Pall was done by Ann’s children. Vic Keepes served as lector. The First Reading was from Isaiah 25: 6a; 7-9; the Second Reading came from the Book of Revelation 21:1-5a; 6b-7. Mary Trimble served as cantor for the Responsorial Psalm, “Shepherd Me, O God.” Donna Lowe served as keyboardist accompanied by the members of the St. Mary’s Choir. “I am the Bread of Life” was the opening hymn. The presentation of the gifts was brought forward by Ann’s beloved husband, Jerry Dunkel and special friend Marilyn Harris. “Take up Your Cross” was the communion song with “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” as the song of farewell and the closing hymn was, “Sing with All the Saints in Glory”. Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion was Donna Speaks. Servers for the Mass were Kate Harrington, Wyatt Bader and Xander Bader. The burial service was held in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers were Danny Burns, Tom Orr, Chad Dilley, Jeremy Gillihan, Bobby Brown and Logan Brown. Honorary Pallbearers were Jake Shaw, Gage Shaw and Patrick Shaw. Keepes Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Ann Dunkel.
Funeral Report-Elizabeth “Ann” Dunkel
