Katherine "Kaye" Stucker

Katherine “Kaye” Ileene Stucker, 96 of Paxton, IL passed away peacefully with family at her side on Monday, December 11, 2023 at Accolade Healthcare of Paxton in Paxton, IL. She was born August 19, 1927 in Salida, Colorado to Alven Oren and Winona Marvel Tudor.

Kaye was a member of Eastside Christian Church. She was a Millinery Buyer and Manager at DeJongs in Evansville for many years until she retired, a Manager for Cash Now store, Weight Watchers Instructor, a secretary and Avon Representative. She was a Sunday school and Vacation Bible School teacher. Kaye was loved by everyone and was known for her kindness and willingness to help. She enjoyed painting pictures and porcelain plates, playing Bingo and card games, bowling, going to the movies, watching Wheel of Fortune and travelling. Her family was her greatest joy. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Burnace Eugene Stucker on September 13, 2011; son, Steve E. Stucker on January 21, 2021; great-grandson, Carter Turner; brother, Alven Oren Tudor, Jr.; sister, Marvel Arlene (Tudor) Spivey; two half-brothers, Don Adams and Ron Adams; and three nephews.

Survivors include three sons, Dennis (Verla) Stucker of North Ft. Myers, FL, John Stucker of Newburgh, IN and Mike (Becky) Stucker of Mahomet, IL; two daughters, Janice (Harold) Kinney of Arlington, TX and Tina (Lance) Kuykendall of Petersburg, IL; daughter-in-law, Kathy Stucker of Evansville, IN; 11 grandchildren, Stephanie (Drew) Edmundson, Jennifer Kinney, Heather (Richard) Turner, Brett (Emily) Kuykendall, Brian (Sarah) Stucker, Paige (Linden) Graber, Eric Stucker, Jessica (Jason) Griest, John Stucker, Amy (David) Stucker and Shelby (Jarid) Harper; 16 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a half-brother, David Adams.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at Alexander Newburgh Chapel. Friends may visit from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. A Private Burial will take place on Sunday at Rose Hill Cemetery.

Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderNewburghChapel.com.