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Faye M. Bucy

6/17/1940 - 6/29/2025

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Obituary For Faye M. Bucy

KEWANEE – Faye M. Bucy, 85, of Kewanee, died at 12:05 a.m., Sunday, June 29, 2025, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home with her granddaughter Christina by her side.

She was born June 17, 1940, in Sterling, IL, the daughter of Francis and Frances (Scanlan) Manon. She married Charles R. “Chuck” Bucy on April 18, 1959, in Morrison, IL and he preceded her in death on January 30, 1983. Survivors include her four daughters; Deb (Mike) Kubinsky of Kewanee, Kimberly Frank of Hooppole, Michele (Wendell) Smith of Geneseo and Missy “Tim” Boswell of Kewanee, twelve grandchildren; Rachel, Bryan, Shawn, Mike, Jennifer, Amanda, Dustin, Andrew, Robert, Christina, Daniel and Kaitlynn and sixteen great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Robert.

Faye graduated from Newman High School and attended Beauty School. She was owner and operator of Faye’s Plaster Palace and over the years had also worked at Hardees where she was known as the “biscuit lady”, worked at various bakeries and made countless wedding cakes. She was a member of Saint John Paul II Parish in Kewanee. She enjoyed gardening and crocheting and was an excellent baker and treat maker.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Monday, July 7 at Saint John Paul II Parish in Kewanee. Celebrant will be Fr. Chris Haake. A visitation will be held from 2:00-4:00 p.m., Sunday, July 6 at Rux Funeral Home in Kewanee with a recitation of the rosary at 3:45 p.m. The burial will be held in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, Visitation School or to Saint John Paul II Parish.

Services

6 Jul

Visitation

02:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Rux Funeral Home 507 S. Chestnut St. Kewanee, Illinois 61443 Get Directions »
7 Jul

Funeral Service

10:00 AM

St. John Paul II Parish 406 W. Central Blvd. Kewanee, IL 61443 Get Directions »
7 Jul

Interment

12:00 PM

Mt. Olivet Cemetery 1000 Pleasantview Ave. Kewanee, IL 61443 Get Directions »
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  • 07/03/2025

    Rick and Luann White

    So sorry for your loss Debbie and family. Your mom was such a nice lady. I loved shopping at the plaster store. I painted my mom some smiling fruits she still had on her wall when she passed. I have them now to remember. Prayers to you and your family

  • 07/01/2025

    Marianne Pyle

    I was a patron of your Mom's plaster shop and appreciated her help and knowledge in completing many painting projects. So sorry for your loss, Deb and Mike.

  • 07/01/2025

    jim dura

    Deb, Mike and family, I offer sincere condolences to losing a wonderful mom and grandma. God Bless you all jim dura

  • 06/30/2025

    Jovone Miler

    So sorry for your loss Deb and family! Tom and Jo Miler

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