June Ilene Van Buren

June graduated from L'Anse High School in 1945 and left for Chicago where she worked for the U.S. Army and a manufacturing company until 1947 when she returned to L'Anse. June married Kenneth Van Buren in 1949, they raised three children together in L'Anse. In addition to her duties as Mother and homemaker, she worked for the L'Anse school system, Dr. Dorman Miller DDS, and the office of Dr. John Stroube MD.

June was a lifetime member of the United Lutheran Church in L'Anse, she was a member of the church choir for many years and volunteered her time in various church activities. She loved social activities, participating in a women's bowling league in L'Anse as well as a sewing circle and card club. She continued her social activities after moving to the Phoenix, AZ area in 2005. June participated with other Seniors in various outings, game groups, and church activities. June loved reading and volunteered in the library at her Senior living community in Arizona, she continued reading up until her final days. June also loved sports, she spent many hours watching professional baseball, football and golf.

June was preceded in death by her parents, husband Kenneth, and son James. She is survived by her sisters Carol Casper of San Jose, CA and Margaret Poisson of Ontonagon, MI, son Steve and wife Kim of Moneta, VA, daughter Lynn Van Buren and husband Bob Engelman of Scottsdale, AZ, grandchildren Rachel Van Buren, Kristopher Van Buren, Jamie Engelman, Lian Engelman and many loving cousins, nieces and nephews.

June requested private ceremonies and cremation. Arrangements are being made by Chapel of the Chimes Mortuary in Glendale, AZ. Friends and family can leave a message or remembrance at the Chapel of the Chimes https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/glendale-az/june-van-buren-8176875. The family wishes to thank all of those who cared for her during her last days. We also want to thank all of those old friends and relatives who called her and provided words of comfort to her and the family.