MOUNT VERNON — Susan Jean Kuczek, 71, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 9:52 pm January 21, 2024 at SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital in Mount Vernon.

She was born March 28, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Leonard and Lorraine (King) Spath. Susan married James “Jim” Kuczek on May 17, 1969. They were blessed with 36 years of marriage before he preceded her in death on November 9, 2005.

Susan is survived by her daughter, Sarah Kuczek; sister, Shirley; nieces and nephews, Terri, Bobbie, Kylie, and Nina; and best friend, Sheila Whitt. In addition to her parents and husband, Susan was preceded in death by her siblings, Tim, Leonardt, and Beverly.

A Visitation will be held Saturday, January 27, 2024 from 9:00 am to 10:00 am at Hughey Funeral Home in Mount Vernon. A Funeral Service will begin at 10:00 am with Pastor Alan Smith and Pastor Steven Lyles officiating. Interment will follow at Bethel Memorial Cemetery in Mount Vernon.

Memorials may be made in Susan’s honor to Hughey Funeral Home to assist with funeral expenses. Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.