Eleanor Lynn Gunderman Obituary (1939 - 2023)

Eleanor Lynn Gunderman, 83, of Lincoln, IL, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023, at her home. Eleanor was born on June 19, 1939, in Lincoln, IL, the daughter of Elmer C. and Florence (Lauer) Wilmert. She married Charles Gunderman in Lincoln. He preceded her in death on August 9, 1980. Eleanor is survived by her daughter, Kirsten (Dennis) Buchanan; and grandchildren, Ariel (Daniel) Viggiani, Anton Stepniak, Kira Stepniak, Chloe Buchanan, Noah Buchanan. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles; and sister-in-law, Maggie Pepper. Eleanor played the piano and organ at Zion Lutheran Church in Lincoln and Christ Lutheran Church in Clinton. She also played for the residents of St Clara's Rehab and Senior Care and Castle Manor. Eleanor was also a secretary at Zion Lutheran School for many years. Services for Eleanor will be at 10:00AM on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Zion Lutheran Church in Lincoln, IL, with Rev. Mark Thompson and Rev. David Dunlop officiating. A visitation will take place from 4:00PM-7:00PM on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Lincoln, IL. Burial will follow the service at Zion Cemetery. Memorials may be made in Eleanor's name to Zion Lutheran Church.