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Joy Kuchler Obituary

Joy H. Kuchler (nee Hansen), Age 83, Born into Eternal Life on November 14, 2022. Beloved wife of 60 years to the late Robert J. Kuchler. Loving mother of Robbie (Marty) O'Shea, Mark (Deann) Kuchler, Karen (Jim) Bassing, and Colleen (Chris) Sullivan. Cherished "Grammy" of Amanda and Chris O'Shea, Maggie, Kevin, Kelly and Abby Kuchler, Allison and Brendan Bassing, Caitlin, Tim, Brian, Patrick and Caroline Sullivan. Proud great-grandmother of Liam. Dear sister of Leroy (Kay) Hansen and Bob (Carol) Hansen. Devoted sister-in-law of Mary Ann (late Russ) Schuster, David Kuchler, Gerry Kuchler, and Kathy (Doc) Neubauer. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Proud teacher at Christ the King School for over 21 years. Joy was an avid reader, bridge player, and garden club member. Family and friends will meet at Christ the King Church, 9235 S. Hamilton Ave, Chicago, IL 60643 on Tuesday, November 22, 2022, for visitation 2-6pm. Mass of Christian Burial at 6pm. Livestream of the funeral mass will be available beginning at 6pm using the link:

https://www.asimplestreaming.com/jhkuchler

Interment Private. In lieu of flowers, donations to Christ the King School Foundation, or Christ the King

St. Vincent de Paul Society, 9235 S. Hamilton Ave., Chicago, Illinois 60643 are most appreciated. Info: Heeney-Laughlin Funeral Directors, 708-636-5500 or www.heeneyfh.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chicago Tribune on Nov. 20, 2022.

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Aniela Hansen

August 9, 2023

This is so very sad. I adored Aunt Joy.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Kuchler Family.

Many Blessings.

Julie Schwertfeger

November 22, 2022

My deepest condolences go out to the Kuchler family. I will keep you in my prayers as you mourn this loss, and shoulder the responsibility to celebrate and carry on the legacy of Joy and a life lived well.

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Barbara Moore Pasquinelli

November 20, 2022

Joy and I met in 1953 as freshmen at St. Xavier Academy and have remained friends ever since. I will miss her kind ways and cheerful personality. I'm so sorry to miss her services since I will be in California this week.

Sara Nash

November 18, 2022

Joy was meant to be her name because she was a Joy and brought happiness to so many people. We honor her by bringing joy and friendship to others.
Our Deepest Sympathy
Sara and Pat Nash

John Wherity

November 17, 2022

The last few times I saw Joy, she pointed out to me that I hadn´t been to the her lake house this summer. She demanded to know why! She was ever the eager hostess and always made Katie and I feel welcome. Like many, many others, we will miss her.

John and Katie Wherity

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