Rozella “Fern” Bunch, age 73, of Beloit, Wisconsin passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025. She was born January 5, 1952 in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas to Verlon Kemp and Anna Grace Ary. Rozella worked as a truck driver for many years. She was a very passionate woman, if she had something to say she was going to let it be known. She was very artsy and enjoyed making wreaths and ceramic pieces.
Rozella is survived by her children, Edward Greg Bunch, Craig Harvey (Janet) Bignell, Michael Shane (Rhonda) Bignell, Chantelle (Dayton) Barker, and Christina Smith; 13 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; siblings, Edith, Michael, Bruce, and Brian; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Verlon Kemp and Anna Grace Ary; husband, Edward Bunch; and many others.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Association.
A visitation for Rozella will be held Wednesday, March 26, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Sunset Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens, 8800 North Alpine Road, Machesney Park, Illinois 61115, followed by a funeral service at 12:00 PM.
