James Bradley Sunderman

James Sunderman, 48, of Glenwood, passed away at his home on Friday, May 17, 2013. Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at Loess Hills Funeral and Cremation Center in Glenwood. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 from 5 to 7 pm at the funeral home. Inurnment will be at Blanchard Cemetery in Blanchard, Iowa at a later date.

Memorials directed to the family.

Military rites conducted by Harvey T. Rimmel Post #141

Loess Hills Funeral Home of Glenwood in charge of arrangements.

James Bradley Sunderman, one of three children of Sharon Ann (Jackson) and Roy Duaine Sunderman, was born on November 9, 1964 in Clarinda, Iowa. He graduated from high school and attended one year of college.

In May 1989, James joined the United States Army and served during Desert Storm and the Kuwait Liberation. He continued serving his country while in the Iowa National Guard and was honorably discharge on December 21, 2009. Among the many commendations and ribbons he received were the Southwest Asia Service Medal with 2 Bronze Stars, National Defense Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal (2nd award), Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd award), Expert Marksmanship Qualification Badge with Rifle Bar, and Combat Infantry Badge.

James made his home in Glenwood, Iowa where he was employed as a custodian at the Glenwood High School. He enjoyed horses, guns, and the military. He especially loved spending time with family and friends.

James passed away at his home on May 17, 2013, at the age of 48 years, 6 months, and 8 days. He was preceded in death by his mother Sharon Vianelli; father Roy Sunderman; grandfather Lloyd Jackson; and grandmother Marilyn Sunderman.

James is survived by his daughter Megan Doyen and husband Daniel; grandson Kaiden Sunderman; brother Kevin Sunderman and wife Susan of Council Bluffs, IA; sister Angela Cheers of Ortonville, MI; stepmother Beverly Ritthaler of Omaha, NE; stepfather Eugene Vianelli of Essex, IA; grandmother Bonnie Jackson of Coin, IA; grandfather Lester Sunderman of Clarinda, IA; other relatives; and many friends.