Attie Gwendolyn 'Gwen' Bormann Hunt of Carbondale

Gwen Hunt, 84, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 9, 2018. She was born June 1, 1934, in Massac County, the daughter of the late Carl and Helen (Kuhlman) Bormann.

Gwen graduated from Massac High School and later got a degree in criminal justice from John A. Logan College.

She married Tom Hunt in 1954 and had five children. In 1956, she and Tom brought pizza to Carbondale and opened Pizza King, which became PK's. In 1972, Gwen became the first woman to hold a liquor license in Carbondale. She has been in business for more than 64 years.

Gwen embraced life. She touched hundreds of people with her love, laughter, generosity and strength.

She is survived by her children, Janet Hunt-Baker and husband Bob, Susan and husband Russell Lane, Mary Ellen and husband Jim Twomey; grandchildren Ely Lane, Adam Lane and Casey Twomey; three great-grandchildren; sisters Yvonne Crosier, Carol Martinek, and Karen and husband Steve Humm; and sister-in-law Sue Bormann.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Helen Bormann; son Carl Neil; daughter Kendra; former husband Tom Hunt; brother Kenneth Bormann; sister Joann Throgmorton; and best friend Thelma Steed.

A private memorial service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children or a charity of the donor's choice. A celebration of life will be held at PK's at a later date.

The family would like to give a special thanks to Shawnee Christian Village. She will be deeply missed by all that knew her.

Walker Funeral Home and Crematory of Carbondale entrusted with arrangements.