Jim Runkle
Jimmie Allen Runkle, 80, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at 9:20 a.m., Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at NHC Healthcare.
He was born July 22, 1935, at Freeport, Illinois, to Irven William Runkle and Lucy May Shippy Runkle. Jim was the original owner of Mama Lena’s in Lena, Illinois. He later enjoyed woodworking and living in the Ozarks.
He is survived by his wife, Lana Hermann; three sons, William Runkle and wife, Maureen, Sarasota, Florida, Robert Runkle, wife, Juanita, Belvidere, Illinois and Scott Runkle, wife, Julie, Breaux Bridge, Louisiana; one daughter, Lorraine Bradshaw, Freeport, Illinois; and all of their families.
At Jim’s request, cremation rites were accorded and no service will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to the OMC Shaw Cancer Treatment Center and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Alan & Jenell Shippy
January 30, 2016 @ 3:20 am
We are very sorry to hear of Jim’s Passing our sympathy to the family
gregory scott becker
January 30, 2016 @ 7:13 pm
Jim gave me my first job at The original Mamalenas Location. It was a great place to work. Jim was a good boss and a good friend. I thought of Jim often over the years and reflected on my experience working with him. Always wondered what he was up to and where he was living. My condolences to the family.
Nancy and J.D.
February 12, 2016 @ 1:07 pm
Jim and Lana made us feel very welcome in their home when we visited them in Drury, MO. Enjoyed his fine cooking at Thanksgiving dinner and more recently in West Plains, a lovely evening was spent over appetizers and dinner, again, both Lana and Jim provided great hospitality. His sense of humor and love for his wife and dog pals was keenly apparent. He will be missed!
Wanda Hardman
February 16, 2016 @ 10:37 pm
I met Jim and Lana when they bought their place in West Plains from United
Country Real-estate I worked there at that time. Jim was very kind and made me kitchen drawers for my kitchen. I think of him often. He did a splendid job.
Also one day he brought me and Will Jett’s sister, Jenna, an ice cream cone, that was the way he was so fun to talk to. He had been with someone looking at places and then all of a sudden here he was with ice cream for us. God Bless… Lana. send an email if you see this. love and hugs…Yes, and Jim will be missed.