Obituary of Mary L Kucler

Mary L. Kucler, 97, of Bella Vista, Ark., formerly of Duluth and Aurora, Minn., passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2015. She was born June 9, 1918 to Frank and Frances Turk. Mary was married to Leo Kucler on Aug. 9, 1941. Together they owned Kucler Mobil Oil Bulk Agency for 20 years. Mary was the office manager. After retiring in 1974 they spent several winters traveling. They spent the summers at their cabin on Whiteface Reservoir fishing, gardening and hosting family and friends. Mary was a special lady loved by everyone she met. Mary was a member of St. Joseph/St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Duluth. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Leo; and all her siblings. She is survived by her daughters, Carol (Dennis) VanTassel, Mary Lou (James) Johnson; grandchildren Kirsten (Marcus) Miller, Jeremy Johnson, and Aaron (Amy) Johnson; great-grandchildren, Gabriel Miller, Joshua, Zachary, Emma and Clara Johnson; sister-in-law, Betty Turk; many loving nieces, nephews and friends, and special friend Noreen Olson. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL: 11 a.m. Oct. 10, 2015 in St. Lawrence Catholic Church, 2410 Morris Thomas Road, Duluth. Father Bill Fider officiating.