A funeral service for Nancy Lynne Bruns of Tarkio, Missouri, was held Saturday, August 15, 2020, at First Baptist Church, Tarkio. Interment was held at Home Cemetery, Tarkio. Reverend Glenn Scott officiated. Services were under the direction of Davis Funeral Home, Tarkio.

Nancy, the daughter of William Jr. and Leona Augusta (Wendt) Appling, was born on January 4, 1947, in Hamburg, Iowa. Nancy attended Tarkio High School, Tarkio, graduating in 1965.

Nancy was employed by numerous Tarkio businesses where she worked in food service. On September 13, 1968, Nancy was united in marriage to John Bruns in Fairbury, Nebraska. They made their home in Fairfax, Missouri, and became the parents of three children, John, Jolene, and Jeff. Later, the family moved to Tarkio where Nancy lived to the present time.

In the 1980s, Nancy earned her Certified Nurse Assistant certificate and began working in area nursing homes. John passed away in 2003.

Nancy loved family gatherings and spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed baking. Nancy passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at Community Hospital-Fairfax, Fairfax, at the age of 73.

Besides her parents and husband, John, Nancy was preceded in death by siblings, Bill Appling and John Appling. Survivors include: children, John Bruns, Tarkio, Jolene (Marvin) Rosenbohm, Northboro, Iowa, and Jeff (Shannon) Bruns, Tarkio; grandchildren, Brendon, Chloe, and Sydnee Bruns, and Slade and Garret Rosenbohm; sister, Karen Schebaum, Westboro, Missouri; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be directed to the Nancy Bruns Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be made at www.minterfuneralchapels.com.