Kelly Stluka

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Susan "Kelly" Stluka (nee Tucker), a loving mother, devoted daughter, loving sister, and incredible friend. Kelly, 61, of Manteno, passed away peacefully at her home on January 29, 2024. Kelly was a special kind of person who lit up every room she walked into because of her amazing smile and spontaneous humor. She loved to make people laugh or catch them off guard. Everyone who knew her loved that about her. She was a devoted and loving mother to Nicholas Stluka, Brittany (Boris) Lucic, Zachary Stluka and (his fiancè) Jen Eggert; beloved daughter of Glenn (Ginny) Tucker; adoring sister of Scott (Sandra) Tucker and Blaise Tucker, and stepsister to dawn Line; caring significant other of Tom Platt. She also was a "one in a million" aunt to many nieces and nephews, in addition to numerous great nieces and nephews. Kelly was preceded in death by her mother, Paula (LoCicero) Collins; grandparents, Lacie and Grandville Tucker, Theresa and Giuseppe LoCicero. She was an incredible friend to many who were honored to call her their friend. Kelly's memory will be forever cherished by her family, and friends. Her spirit will continue to inspire us all. In our hearts, she lives on, and we will forever cherish the gift that she was to us all.