Nancy K. Lueken left this world for a better one on November 28, 2019 in Peoria, IL. She was surrounded by her loving family. A Celebration of Nancy’s life will be held Saturday, December 7, 2019 from 3-7 p.m. at the Right Downtown Banquet and Event Center in Princeton, IL. Interment will be in St. Francis of Assisi Cemetery at a later date. Memorials can be made to the Special Education Department at Logan Jr. High School, Princeton, IL or Nurses Caring for People, Peoria, IL. Nancy was born on September 18, 1957 in Effingham, IL. She graduated from Teutopolis High School in 1975 and from Eastern IL University in 1979. She moved to Princeton, IL shortly after graduation and began her teaching career working in Special Education. In 1998, Nancy earned her Master’s Degree in Teaching and Leadership. She retired in 2014 after 34 years in the Princeton School District. Nancy enjoyed many travel adventures in retirement with her good friend Betty. She loved being outdoors, working in the yard, tending to her many raspberry plants and walking for hours along the Canal with her dogs. She was young at heart and a free spirit; enjoying frequent camping trips to Devil’s Lake in Wisconsin with her long-time partner and fiancé Dale, and other great friends. She could find fun wherever she went and never met a dog, or a craft beer, that she didn’t like.
Nancy had immeasurable amounts of patience and understanding, which made her a great mediator, advice giver and loyal friend. She was always ready to help someone out in time of need but expected no favors in return. Nancy was the “cool aunt” and all her nieces and nephews considered her their favorite aunt as well. She treated each and every one of them as her own child. Nancy is survived by her brothers, Mark (Judy) Lueken of Teutopolis; Bob (Donna) Lueken of Effingham; sisters, Cindy (Dave) Will of Peoria and Anita (Chuck) Deters of Teutopolis, 13 nieces and nephews and 21 great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Rosemary Lueken; one brother, Dennis and fiancé Dale Staples. Davison-Fulton Woolsey-Wilton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Words of comfort can be submitted to www.woolsey-wilton.com
