Mary Kay Tucker

Mary Kay Tucker, age 80 of Antigo, died on May 4, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on June 14, 1944, in Antigo, a daughter of Joseph and Beatrice (Elliott) Raith. She is survived by her husband of 58 years Dale Tucker, who she married on November 5, 1966 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Elcho.
Mary was a graduate of Elcho High School. She was a businesswoman, having owned and operated Mary Kay Realty. She ran Tucker Lumber and Supply and Northwoods Auction Service alongside her husband Dale. Mary retired from the United States Postal Service, after working 20 years as a rural mail carrier in Aniwa.
Being a grandma was what Mary loved most, even to those who weren't related. She enjoyed card games, playing Yahtzee, and searching for and selling treasures at flea markets with Dale. Mary spent many years traveling, having spent a lot of her time in Texas, taking cruises to Mexico, trips to Canada, Alaska, the Panama Canal, Yellowstone, and Las Vegas with Dale and her sisters.
Survivors include her husband of 58 years, Dale; three daughters, Jill (Peter) Hennes of Omro, Sue (Hank) Bowman of Port Washington, and Shannon (Daryl) Mosher of Antigo; two sons, Thomas Tucker of Antigo and Hank (April) Tucker of Clintonville; two brothers, Thomas Raith and Rudolph Raith; sister, Grace Cruz; ten grandchildren, Anthony (Joelle) Tucker, Matthew (Paige) Cross, Patrick Cross, Mikayla Tucker, Cathrine Tucker, Wayne Tucker, Claudia (Marconi) Salvatierra Tucker, Jordon Tucker, Eli Mosher and Emily (Austin) Mosher; good friend and caretaker Tracie Chroge; best friend Coral Sandberg; she is also survived by 17 great grandchildren, and many cousins and friends.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her father and mother-in-law, Vernon and Lorraine Tucker; brothers, James Raith, Donald Raith, Peter Raith, Wayne Raith, Robert Raith, and Patrick Raith; sisters, Ella Mertes, Joan McCabe, Imojean Meisenhelder, and Inez Hartl; and great-granddaughter, Rayleigh Tucker.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 9 at 4 p.m., at Bradley Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Hoffmann officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, from 3 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home.