Karen L. Tucker, 77, of Watseka passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022 at Miller Rehab Center in Kankakee.

Karen was born on April 25, 1944 in Hammond, IN, the daughter of Richard and Dolora (Dionne) Kennedy and they preceded her in death along with one brother, Dale Kennedy, and one sister, Theresa Kathleen Gonzales.

She married Orin F. Tucker on May 15, 1976 in Beaverville and he survives in Watseka. Other survivors include three daughters, Nicole (Brad) Alexander of Decatur, GA, Danielle (Anthony) Lucht of Milford, and Toni (Brandon) Ponton of Martinton; seven grandchildren, Hailey Lucht, Jordin Lucht, Kirstyn Lucht, Carter Ponton, Chloe Ponton, Jackson Alexander, and Bennett Alexander.

Karen was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Beaverville. She enjoyed music, spending time with her friends, family, and her dog, Keekee. She loved to travel, especially going to the beach.

Visitation will be from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Friday, March, 11, 2022 at Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka. The funeral service will follow at 6:00 p.m.

Private family graveside services will be held at a later date at Iroquois Memorial Park in Watseka.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.