Michael D. Brunken
August 15, 1958 ~ April 4, 2006

       -Friends May Call:  Friday, April 7th, 8:00 AM until 8:00 PM in Lunning Chapel

         -Family will Receive Friends:  Friday, April 7th, 5:30 until 8:00 PM in Lunning Chapel

        -Funeral Service:  Saturday, April 8, 2006, at 10:30 AM in Lunning Chapel

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            Michael D. Brunken, 47, of Burlington died at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, April 4, 2006, at Great River Medical Center.  Born August 15, 1958 in Burlington, he was the son of Donald Eugene and Shirley Ann Mosena Brunken.  On July 5, 1993 he married Diane L. Minton in Las Vegas, Nevada.

            Mr. Brunken was a 1977 graduate of Burlington High School and worked in maintenance and as a mechanic for the City of Burlington, Waste Water Treatment.

            He was a member of the Wild Turkey Federation and enjoyed fishing and hunting.  He was a member of the 1975 BHS Grayhounds baseball team that won State Championship and he coached T-Ball and Little League.

            Survivors include his wife, Diane Brunken of Burlington; two sons, Travis Brunken and Zachary Brunken both at home; one sister, Shirley Ann (David) Milford of Grady, Alabama; two brothers, Jeffrey (Nona) Brunken and Richard (Donna) Brunken both of Burlington; four nieces; four nephews; two great nieces and one great nephew.

            His parents preceded him in death.

            Memorials have been established for Great River Hospice and Travis and Zach’s education.

            According to Mr. Brunken’s wishes, his body will be cremated following the funeral service.