Norma Jean "Carroll" Kucera

Norma Jean "Carroll" Kucera obituary

Norma Jean "Carroll" Kucera

Norma Kucera Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cooney Funeral Home - Park Ridge on Sep. 30, 2025.
Norma Jean Kucera (nee Carroll) passed away peacefully at the age of 99. Two weeks shy of her 100th birthday. Beloved wife of the late Martin John Kucera for nearly 56 years. Loving mother to Donna, Ron (Barb), Rick (Mary Jo). Grandmother to Jeff (Christine), Sandie (Patrick), Melanie (Dan), Brian (Nicole), Kevin, Michael and Anna Katherine. Loving Great-Grandmother to Connor, Shea, Ryan, Mackenzie, Lauren, Marty, Evelyn and Gabriella. Loved by many nieces and nephews.

Norma Jean lived a full life and family meant everything to her. She loved music and dancing with Marty. Once they retired down to Pass Christian, MS, the game of golf became another love she enjoyed. Last but definitely not least, Norma loved the game of basketball and was the biggest Chicago Bulls fan they could ever ask for.

She will truly be missed by family and friends. A Celebration of Life is being planned.

In lieu of flowers, we are supporting the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Foundation. Donations can be made on their website at Lynnsage.org. Thank you for your support and donation.

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