Eva Lucille Dunigan

Eva Lucille Dunigan died at her home Sunday, June 26th from an apparent heart attack. She was born July 29, 1918, in Louisville, Kentucky, to William G. and Clementine NeVille Reckley. She graduated from Loretta High School in Louisville in 1936.

Eva and Paul F. X. Dunigan, Sr. were married July 2, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky. They both worked on the Manhattan Project in Chicago before transferring to the Tri-Cities in January 1944. Eva worked in Payroll and was very familiar with the “termination winds.” She also worked as a secretary for DuPont in the 300 Area.

Over the years Eva was active in the Kadlec Hospital Auxiliary, Boy Scouts of America, Christ the King Parish Eucharistic and Stephens Ministry Programs, and also was an election poll volunteer. She enjoyed gardening and playing Bridge with her friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. She is survived by her son Paul F. X. Dunigan, Jr., daughter-in-law Beth Dunigan, and grandchildren Katie and Theresa Dunigan, Richland; brother John M. Reckley, sister-in-law Marjorie, Monee, Illinois; sister Martha Thomas, Huntsville, Alabama; brother Tom W. Reckley, sister-in-law Aretha, Tarzana, California; sister Mary Jeanne Reckley, Louisville, Kentucky, and many nieces and nephews.

A rosary will be recited Friday, July 1, at 7:00 p.m. at Einan’s Funeral Home in Richland. Mass of Christian burial will be Saturday, July 2, at 11:00 a.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church, Richland. Visitation will be at Einan's Funeral Home from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, July 1. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to the Christ the King Parish Building Fund, 1126 Long Ave., Richland.