Russ Kucera
May 11th, 1961 - December 23rd, 2024
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Russ's Obituary
Russ C. Kucera, of Michigan City, IN, formerly of Union Pier, MI, passed away peacefully on Monday – December 23, 2024, at his home. Arrangements have been entrusted to Sommerfeld Chapel – 15 N. Barton St., New Buffalo, MI.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in Illinois. His final resting place will be in Forest Park, IL at the Woodlawn Cemetery, beside his parents.
Russ was born on May 11, 1961, in the Czech Republic, son of Marie/Cahel/Kucera and Josef Kucera. He graduated Riverside Brookfield High School, Illinois. He was a local entrepreneur along with his brothers for over 35 years in the New Buffalo area. Russ loved to ride his motorcycles, and enjoyed the outdoors. He was always kind and generous to his family and friends. He will be greatly missed.
Russ is survived by his two brothers – Joseph/Rita/Kucera of Illinois and James/Paula/Kucera of Union Pier, MI; his nieces and nephews – Marie, Benjamin, Kristine and Thomas; extended family in the Czech Republic; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents – Josef and Marie Kucera.
Russ brought joy to all who knew him and will be greatly missed.
Those wishing to sign Russ’s memory book may do so at www.sommerfeldchapel.com
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in Illinois. His final resting place will be in Forest Park, IL at the Woodlawn Cemetery, beside his parents.
Russ was born on May 11, 1961, in the Czech Republic, son of Marie/Cahel/Kucera and Josef Kucera. He graduated Riverside Brookfield High School, Illinois. He was a local entrepreneur along with his brothers for over 35 years in the New Buffalo area. Russ loved to ride his motorcycles, and enjoyed the outdoors. He was always kind and generous to his family and friends. He will be greatly missed.
Russ is survived by his two brothers – Joseph/Rita/Kucera of Illinois and James/Paula/Kucera of Union Pier, MI; his nieces and nephews – Marie, Benjamin, Kristine and Thomas; extended family in the Czech Republic; and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents – Josef and Marie Kucera.
Russ brought joy to all who knew him and will be greatly missed.
Those wishing to sign Russ’s memory book may do so at www.sommerfeldchapel.com
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