"I just found out that Uncle Jim passed away in May and my heart is broken. I have been having some health issues, so had not been able to get back to visit. Our visits were so special to me and I loved listening to his life stories of his service and many career paths. He was a good man and will be dearly missed. Rest-in-Peace, dear Uncle. "
In loving memory of
John "Jim" Buntin
December 14, 1922 - May 12, 2021
John J. "Jim" Buntin
Canton - John J. "Jim" Buntin, 98, of Canton, passed away on Wednesday, May 12, at the Farmington Country Manor nursing home in Farmington, IL. He was born December 14, 1922 in Bushnell, IL to Henry and Ruth (King) Buntin. He married Bonnie Walker on July 29, 1943; She died August 13, 1991. He later married Jane Svob on July 11, 1994; she died on February 20, 2003.
Surviving are one daughter, Ellen (Phil) Chaddock; two grandchildren, Adam (Sarah) Chaddock and Jennifer (Jarrod) Wenger; five great-grandchildren, Abigail Chaddock, Lillian Chaddock, Beatrice Chaddock, Mitchell Wenger, and Caitlin Wenger, all of Peoria; one step-daughter, Patricia Warfield; and two step-grandchildren, Mary (Ryan) Lewis and Andy Warfield.
He entered the Army Air Force in January 1943, during World War II as a medic, and completed Officer Candidate School in August 1945. He was recalled into the Army as a 1st Lieutenant during the Korean War in 1951, serving with the 28th Infantry Division in Germany as a Battalion Surgeon's Assistant.
He worked several years for Kroger, Benner Food Stores, and Giant Food, later working for Caterpillar for more than 18 years, retiring in 1987.
He was a member of the Canton V.F.W. Post #1984, Cuba Legion Post #533, Canton Moose Lodge #784, and U.A.W. Local #974 retired.
A visitation will be held at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton on May 18 at 10:00 a.m. with a burial with military honors following at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton.
Covid 19 mandates will be followed with social distancing and facial masks required.
Memorials may be made to OSF Children's Hospital Neonatal Unit or Easter Seals
Online condolences may be posted at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.
Tributes
"I was fortunate enough to have worked with Jim at Cat Mapleton in Factory Accounting. He was a great guy and I?ll truly miss hollering out ?Jimmy B? when we would occasionally see each over the years around Canton. My condolences to his family."
"Ellen, So sorry for your loss. Jim and Bonnie were next door neighbor's to my mom and dad on Main Street in Canton for many years. Condolences, Mindy Gardner"
"Jim was a genuine gentleman I was privileged to work with him in Factory Accounting until he retired from Cat Mapleton."
"Such a wonderful man! Patty, Mary & family, you are in my thoughts and prayers."
"Jim was one of the nicest men I've ever met! Prayers to his entire family."
"He was a wonderful person and we all loved him at Cat. You are all in our prayers and hopefully your memories will help get you through this . "
"R.I.P. jim. Such a great guy you will be missed. Prayers to Jim's family"