Magnus "Mac" Bundgard

Magnus V. “Mac” Bundgard, 95, of Huntley passed away Monday evening, August 9, 2021, at JourneyCare Hospice in Barrington. He was born January 26, 1926, in Bradgate, Iowa the son of Chris and Elvina (Thorgesen) Bundgard. On Jan. 24, 1948, he married the love of his life, Inez Helm in Red Oak, Iowa. After their marriage, they moved to Huntley and together farmed for many years before retiring and moving to town in 1992. Mac went to work for the Village, D & Z, and Elden Pfaff Auto. He would pick up cars from auction for Ormsby’s & Reichert’s and mom would love to ride along on long-distance exchanges. Mac then went on to do detailing for Reichert’s. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, belonging to the Elgin Rifle Club. Mac was also involved in the NFO, the FFA, and the slave sale skits (Slim McCoy), the Credit Union Board, and very involved with Trinity EV Lutheran Church in Huntley. Mac loved to play guitar, harmonica, concertina, and the juice harp, all of which he learned to play by ear and would sing along with friends as they all played their instruments. He loved to go dancing with Inie. Mac also loved playing pinochle with friends & family, woodworking, and watching the birds from his kitchen window. You could also find him out for a walk even in the winter. His favorite pastime was spending time with his family and friends, first thing he would do when visitors came over was share a shot of Akvavit. He was loved by anyone who knew him and will be dearly missed. Once you met him, you were his friend forever. He is survived by his three children, Lillian Hansmann, Gerald “Butch” (Maryeve), and Greg; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; sister, Evelyn Olbrich; and many extended family & friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Inez in 2017; his daughter, Julie; grandson, Robin; daughter-in-law, Sue; 2 sons-in-law, Robert Kiel, and Noel Hansmann; brother, Soren Bundgard; sisters, Signe Kanstrup, and Betty Olson. Funeral Services will be at 11 AM on Sat. Aug. 21 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 11008 N. Church St., Huntley. Burial will follow in the Huntley Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday, Aug. 20 at from 4 to 8 PM at the church and will continue on Sat. prior to services from 10–10:45 AM. Memorials in his name may be directed to AML Leukemia Foundation, Trinity Lutheran Church, or JourneyCare Hospice.

Magnus "Mac" Bundgard

January 26, 1926 - August 9, 2021