Stephen James Buntion

Stephen James Buntion, formely of Ironton, MO passed away on November 28, 2013 in Springfield, MO at the age of 61 years. Steve was born February 28, 1952 in Lubbock, TX to the late Billy Wayne and Margaret (Marler) Buntion of Ironton, MO. On July 1, 1976 he was united in marriage to Janet Marie Vemmer who survives. In addition to his wife, Steve is survived by two daughters; Karri and husband Wade Murphy of Scott, LA and Jennifer and husband Keith Gibson of Nixa, MO. Also surviving are five brothers; Clyde Buntion of Ironton, MO, Bill Buntion of Farmington, MO, Eugene Elser of Farmington, MO, Carl Elser of Arcadia, MO, and Scott Elser of Farminton, MO, a sister; Mary Barnhouse of Farmington, MO, four grandchildren; Derrick Belcher, Jackson Buntion, Kelly Gibson, and Bevin Murphy, as well as a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. In addition to his father, Steve was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Buntion. Stephen was a 1970 graduate of Ironton High School. He served his...