Tribute to Jonathan Gunn Bunge
WHEREAS, Jonathan Gunn Bunge passed away at age 81, on April 10th, 2018; and
WHEREAS, The City Council has been informed of his passing by Alderman Scott Waguespack; and
WHEREAS, Jon was the proprietor of Will's Northwoods Inn, located at 3030 N. Racine Avenue, which has been a cornerstone business, steward ofthe community, beacon of fellowship, and gathering place for neighbors since April 1st, 1991; and
WHEREAS, Jon gave Will's Northwoods Inn to the community as a safe and friendly place for all neighbors to have their packages delivered and stored, and where neighbors could find help with things such as dead car batteries, lockouts, shoveling sidewalks, minor repairs and heavy lifting; and
WHEREAS, Will's was the designated gathering place for countless neighborhood meetings, forums, celebrations, family get-togethers, group discussions, memorials; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bunge was a long-time member and proud supporter ofthe South Lakeview Neighbors group, and happily hosted their monthly meetings for many years; and
WHEREAS, He insisted on hosting and funding both the annual Summer membership party, and official South Lakeview Neighbors Christmas party; and
WHEREAS, Jon was the owner of more than 30 properties and 130 apartments in the heart of the South Lakeview; and
WHEREAS, Jonathan Bunge graduated with honors from Princeton University before earning his law degree from Harvard University, where he also graduated with honors; and
WHEREAS, He generously and continuously donated his expertise and skills as a Harvard Lawyer to assist neighbors with legal documentation and advice; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Bunge was a generous leader ofthe community who was well-known, well-respected, and well-loved by all the people who knew him; and
WHEREAS, Jon was a devoted and beloved husband to his wife Trudy Bunge for over 57 years before his passing; and
WHEREAS, He was a dedicated and loving father to his sons Jonathan and William, and to his daughter Kat...
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