Hale Eugene Bunton

Hale Eugene Bunton, age 98, of Janesville, WI passed away on October 26, 2019 at the Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg, WI. Hale was born on September 7, 1921 in Newton, IL, the son of Harry and Fern (Hall) Bunton. He grew up in Newton and served in the U. S. Army Signal Corp during World War II in North Africa, Italy, France and Germany. He married Edith Pauline Jones on August 17, 1946 in Peoria, IL. They resided in Peoria, IL following their marriage and later moved to Washington, IL where they raised their two sons, Douglas and Gary. Hale was employed in personnel management by the Caterpillar Tractor Company for over 40 years. Following retirement, Mr. & Mrs. Bunton moved to Fairhope, AL in 1983. They moved to Janesville in 1990. Hale was a member of Taylor Masonic Lodge # 98 in Washington, IL since 1956. He was a member of Cargill United Methodist Church in Janesville. Surviving are one son, Gary (Donna) of Cary, IL; daughter -in-law, Kathy Bunton of Janesville; grandsons, Zach, Joe (Jenny), Dave (Stephanie), Matt (Leah); eight great-grandchildren, Norah, Jack, Gwen, Ben, Grace, Sophia, Madeline and Olivia. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith on August 9, 2019 and by his son, Douglas on October 1, 2015. He was also preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and one sister. A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. Friday, November 29, 2019 at Cargill United Methodist Church. Rev. Stuart Allen will officiate. Burial will be in the Glendale Cemetery, Washington, IL next to his wife, Edith. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cargill United Methodist Church in Hale’s name. The Bunton family is being assisted by Henke-Clarson Funeral Home, Janesville.