Lucille Kuchar
SPRINGFIELD - Lucille Kuchar, 89, of Springfield, passed away at 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at Regency Nursing Care.
Lucille was born January 19, 1922 in Springfield, the daughter of August and Elizabeth Beckman Sperl. She married Willard J. Kuchar on February 5, 1940 in Springfield.
She is survived by three sons, Bill (wife, Donna) Kuchar, Jr. of Springfield, Bob (wife, Robbie) Kuchar of Marietta, GA, and Kenny (wife, Kathy) Kuchar of Springfield; two daughters, Betsy (husband, Gary) of Springfield and Marilyn (husband, Mike) Hogberg of Tempe, AZ; daughter-in-law, Becky Kuchar of Pawnee; fourteen grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Sister Augusta Sperl, OSF of Springfield; one brother, Rev. Father August Sperl of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband in 2007; and her son Larry in 2008.
Lucille was best known for her love of flowers and her enduring sense of humor, which she maintained throughout her life.
Cremation was accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center.
Memorial Gathering: Family and friends are welcome to stop by from 4:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. on Friday, June 24, 2011 at the home of Betsy Ryherd at 1436 Ivywood Dr., Springfield, IL 62704.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
The family of Lucille Kuchar is being served by Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Homes, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield.
Please visit butlerfuneralhomes.com to offer your condolences.
Published in The State Journal-Register on June 23, 2011