Mary Deborah Boehner-Bunge, 61, of Festus died Aug. 29, 2025, at her home. Mrs. Boehner-Bunge was a proud member of the Oak Bridge Community Church in Arnold and the Festus Elks Lodge. She enjoyed fishing, playing poker and cheering on her favorite football teams. Above all, she found joy in spending time with her friends, family and being “Chim Chim” to her grandchildren. Born March 30, 1964, in St. Louis, she was the daughter of the late Kathleen (O’Gorman) and the late Joseph Huchowski.
She is survived by her husband: Todd Bunge of Festus; her mother-in-law: Kay Bunge of St. Louis; four children: Ashley (Josh) Outman of St. Louis, Brandi (Michelle) Smith of Barnhart, Chase (Andy Johnson) Boehner of Festus and Sage (Donna) Boehner of Pevely; two stepchildren: Tyler (Madeline) Bunge of St. Louis and Madison (Tony) D’Angelo of St. Louis; 13 grandchildren: Sawyer, Bryar, Pypor, Arbyr, Stryker, Beckham, Quinn, Buckley, Grady, Bella, Violet, Hayes and Jensen; and three siblings: Joseph Huchowski III of St. Louis, Kimberly (Scott) Fisher of Arnold and Jeffrey (Laura) Huchowski of Washington.
She was preceded in death by her father-in-law: Robert (Bob) Bunge; and a granddaughter: Kynsir Outman.
Visitation is scheduled from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, at Vinyard Funeral Home, 616 W. Main St., in Festus. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at the funeral home, officiated by Pastor Tom Noblitt. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens in Crystal City. Arrangements are under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home.