Wendy Sue Bjunes, age 70, of Sault Ste Marie, MI passed away on Jul 9, 2023, at Marquette General Hospital surrounded by her loved ones.
Wendy was born on Jan 22, 1953, in Sault Ste Marie, MI, to Frank and Dorothy (Steele) Westover. She graduated with the Sault High School Class of 1971. On Jun 26, 1971, Wendy married John Bjunes at the Pickford Presbyterian Church. Wendy worked all over Sault Ste Marie as a Chef, and helped launch the Buffet at Kewadin Casino.
Wendy enjoyed many hobbies: sewing, cooking, baking, spending time at the family cabin, and picking blueberries. She was an avid reader. Wendy loved to sing, she was in the choir at her church – Donaldson Presbyterian – and helped with the youth group there. She volunteered at the Bruce Township School as the Cheerleading Coach, and made the uniforms for the kids by hand. She loved attending all of the sporting events for her family, and especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Wendy is survived by her husband: John Bjunes; her children: John (Ruth) Bjunes of Pickford, MI; Angie Bjunes of Barbeau, MI; Charlie (Jess) Bjunes of Pickford; Anna (Justin) Wilson of Sault Ste Marie, MI; and Jenny (Preston) Haines of Dafter, Mi; ten grandchildren; Alicia, Jon, Dylan, Abbey, Henrik, Ela, Hailey, Evan, Emma, and Owen; as well her three great grandchildren; Jaymie, Micah, and Jordan. She is also survived by her sisters: Janet Szczepanski of Colorado; Linda Westover of TX; and Laurie Payment of Sault Ste Marie, MI; a sister in law, Heike Westover, and a brother in law, Carl Dosenbach.
Wendy was preceded in death by her parents, her stepfather, Charles “Andy” Anderson; and five siblings: Judy Herman, Ricky Westover, Ronnie Westover, Joan Henderson, and Patsy Dosenbach. A memorial service will be held at 5:30 pm on Thu, Jul 20, 2023, at Donaldson Presbyterian Church. Friends may gather at the church starting at 5:00pm. A meal will follow in the downstairs of the church.