Ernest Kucera
Ernest Anthony Kucera, 87, of Toledo, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at the Grundy County Memorial Hospital in Grundy Center. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the St. Patrick Catholic Church in Tama with Father Michael McAndrew as celebrant. Interment will follow at the St. Patrick Cemetery in Tama. Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 1, 2025, from 9-10 AM prior to the Mass at the church.
Survivors include his son, Leon (Jennifer) Kucera, Tama; daughters, Ann (Mike) Cherveny, Toledo, and Carol (Dave) Nekola, Toledo; four grandchildren; two great grandchildren; his wife, Fran, of Toledo; three stepchildren: Lori (Kerry) Copple, of Texas, Lynn Wilson, of Waukee, and Nicole (Jason) Miltenberger, of Belmond; nine step-grandchildren; seven step great grandchildren; brothers: Tony (Carolyn) Kucera, Madison, WI, Gerry (Patty) Kucera, Cedar Rapids; sister, Carolyn Massey, Dekalb, IL; and several nieces and nephews.
Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home, Tama-Toledo, is assisting the family with arrangements.