Val Tucker
October 2, 1946 - May 11, 2020
Val Tucker, 73, of Marion passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. She was born October 2, 1946 in Chicago to Joseph Frank and Vlasta Tillie (Feitl) Kazda. She married John Tucker on March 25, 1972. Val worked as an Administrative Aid for the Dean’s office at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. She loved to travel. She is survived by her husband, John Tucker of Marion; brother, Joe (Chris) Kazda of Marion; step-daughters, Cheryl (Darren) Bramlet of Raleigh, Janice (Tony) Hull of Harrisburg; many step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, George Kazda. Cremation was accorded and no services are planned at this time. Memorials may be made to St. Francis Animal Shelter or Hospice of Southern Illinois.
Val Tucker, 73, of Marion passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. She was born October 2, 1946 in Chicago to Joseph Frank and Vlasta Tillie (Feitl) Kazda. She married John Tucker on March 25, 1972. Val... View Obituary & Service Information