Darlene E. Kucera

Darlene E. Kucera, 77, of 698 N. West St. Galesburg, IL died on Monday January 16, 2006 at 7:51 a.m. at OSF St. Mary’s Medical Center Galesburg. She was born on February 9, 1928 in Princeton, Iowa the daughter of Orville M. and Elaine Kroeger Stewart. She married Joseph Kucera, Jr. on Dec. 30, 1964 in Pontiac, IL. They renewed their vows on Aug. 5, 1985 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Galesburg. Surviving are her husband; one sister Betty (Wally) Clemons of LeClaire, IA. 3 Nieces Cindy (Don) Weber of Princeton, IA; Linda Christner of LeClaire, IA; and Debbie (Alan) Corson of LeClaire, IA. And numerous grand nieces and nephews. She was a homemaker for many years and last worked at S & S Ditributors as a clerk for 8 years. She was a member of the Elkettes Lodge #894. Past member of the Welcome Wagon and Newcomers. She was a member of St. Patricks Catholic Church and its Altar and Rosary Society. She then became a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church and the Ladies of Mary. Darlene loved animals and the outdoors, accompanying her husband many times fishing and boating. She enjoyed gardening and cooking, and making friends, of whom she had many. She valiantly struggled with her illness for 2 ½ years. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m Friday at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday at Watson Funeral Home with recitation of the rosary at 7 p.m. Burial will be in the Rock Island National Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Animal Guardian Angels, Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, St. Patricks Church, and American Cancer Society.