Mary Elizabeth Bunk, 91, died March 14, 2009 at Chaucer Estates, Wichita, Kansas. She was born June 1, 1917 at Council Grove, Kansas, the daughter of John C. and Lilly Alfanetta (Snider) Kaechele. She married Maurice Bunk June 15, 1936 at Council Grove. He died December 18, 1999. Mrs. Bunk was preceded in death by her parents, John and Lilly Kaechele; and one brother, Floyd. She is survived by her son, Joe Bunk and his wife, Donna, Wichita, Kansas; daughter Barbara Lucas and husband, William, Lexington, Massachusetts; and grandchildren, Christopher Lucas, Berkeley, California; and Ashley Lucas, Lexington, Massachusetts. She was born and raised at Council Grove, graduating as class valedictorian from Council Grove High School. She was a devoted wife for sixty-three years, and was a loving mother and grandmother. Mrs. Bunk was a resident of Hoisington, Kansas, for more than sixty years. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church for more than fifty years, and served on numerous volunteer committees. She was also a member of the PEO sisterhood, and helped deliver Meals on Wheels. Mrs. Bunk was a graceful hostess, who loved working with her hands and was a gifted seamstress, quilt-maker, knitter, and gardener. Friends and family received beautiful quilts and afghans over the years. She was also a master bridge player and at one time, a very avid golfer. While she enjoyed traveling to different countries to appreciate the people and the scenery, Maurice captured the moments using his love of photography. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 20, 2009 at the First United Methodist Church, Hoisington, with the Reverend Ralph Jarboe officiating. Burial will be in Hoisington Cemetery. Friends may call from noon to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 19, 2009 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Additional visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Friday at the church, with the family present. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the First United Methodist Church or Meals on Wheels of Barton County, or the donor's choice, all in care of the funeral home.