Arland Kunkle

	Arland 'Sonny' Kunkle, age 64, of Pinckneyville, passed away Tuesday morning, July 2, 2002 at his home.
	Sonny was born August 2, 1937 in Mt. Pleasant, Pa., the son of Harry R. and Geraldine (Nichols) Kunkle.  He was united in marriage to Darlene Phillips July 12, 1969 and she survives.
	Sonny ran the fertilizer plant at Twin County Farm Services in Pinckneyville where he was employed for 24 years.  He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Pinckneyville, enjoyed yard work, working on cars, wood crafts and loved cats.
	Sonny is survived by his wife, Darlene, of Pinckneyville; mother, Geraldine Kunkle of Chicago; four sons, Tim Simpson and wife Sarah, Brian Simpson and wife Laurie, all of West Chicago, Dan Kunkle and wife Karen of Naperville and Dave Kunkle and wife Debbie of Plainville; one daughter, Sandy Morris of Lake Forest and ten grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his father.
	Funeral services were Saturday morning, July 6 at 10 a.m. at the Oak Grove Baptist church in Pinckneyville with Bro. Rob Mathis officiating.  Interment was in the Mueller Hill Cemetery in Pinckneyville.
	Friends called at the Pyatt-Harrawood Funeral Home in Pinckneyville Friday evening from 5 until 9 p.m. and Saturday morning from 8 to 8:30 a.m. then at the Oak Grove Baptist Church from 9 a.m. until services.
	Memorials may be made to the Sonny Kunkle Family.
