Carl Leon Tunk

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Carl L. Tunk, 69, of Amboy, died Thursday, March 17, 2011, in his home.

Funeral services were on Monday, March 21, 2011, beginning with a 10 a.m., prayer service in the Mihm-Jones Funeral Home followed by a 10:30 a.m., Mass of Christian Burial at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Amboy. Burial followed in St. Patrick Cemetery in Amboy. Visitation was on Sunday from 2 to 8 p.m., with the Rosary at 7:30 p.m, at the Funeral Home.

Mr. Tunk was born Oct. 14, 1941, in St. Charles, the son of Walter and Florence (Stone) Tunk. He married Maryann Johnson on June 13, 1964 in Wheaton.

Survivors include his wife of Amboy; children Michael (Brenda) Platacis of California, Alex (Hilda) Platacis of Texas, Kevin (Lindsay) Tunk of Shabbona, Peter (Linda) Tunk of Warrenville, Rita (Robert) Villasenor of Warrenville, Katy (Robert) Newman of North Aurora, Susan (Michael Gibbs) Tunk of Greene, Maine, Rachel (Dean) Duke of Joliet, Rebecca (Homer) Warren of Joliet, Janet (Michael) Smith of Joliet, Carl Laurence (Jessica Lemmer) Tunk of Amboy, Monica (Christopher) Carter of Amboy, Marykaren Tunk of Amboy, Sarah (Corey Henkel) Tunk of Amboy, Andrew (Courtney Sanchez) Tunk of Amboy; 34 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Janet Spinner of Arizona, Carol (Dan) O'Brien of Gurnee; two brothers, Walter Tunk of Earlville, and Frederick (Nancy) Tunk of Villa Park.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sons, Russell and Patrick.

He had been an artist for the Chicago Tribune, a diesel mechanic, farmer, and most recently had worked for Amboy NAPA.

He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church where he was a member of the choir.

He enjoyed gardening.

Condolences may be sent online at www.thejonesfh.com.

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