Obituaries

Bertha A. Bucy

March 5th, 1930 – May 27th, 2023

Bertha A. Bucy, age 93 of Macomb, IL, formerly of Vermont, passed away at 12:56 am on Saturday, May 27th at Wesley Village in Macomb. She was born on March 5, 1930 in Havana, IL the daughter of Boyd and Minnie (Knuppel) Bucy. On November 18, 1950, Bertha married Eldon Bucy at Camp Stewart, GA. He survives.

Also surviving are her children, Jim (Judy) Bucy of Springfield, IL, Diana (Jim) Martin of Matthews, NC and Mike (Barbara) Bucy of South Jacksonville, IL, six grandchildren; Katie (Jeff) Stewart, Allie (Drew) Vining, Mary (Dan) Clarin, Matt (Nicole) Martin, Heather (Conor) Griffin and Craig (Kary) Bucy, eleven great-grandchildren; Brianna, Fiona, Leah, Louisa, Oliver, Anderson, Lucy, Henry, Charlie, Jackson and Maddie, and her sister Carol Pace of Vermont, IL.

Bertha was preceded in death by her grandson Ben (surviving wife Kate) Martin, her brother Ernest Bucy and her parents.

She first worked at the Astoria Fibra-Steel plant in Astoria, IL. At age 55, Bertha received her LPN license and worked at Wesley Village in Macomb. She later received the Illinois Senior Outstanding Nurse Award. Bertha also was a Pampered Chef saleswoman.

Bertha was a long time member of the Vermont United Methodist Church and the Vermont American Legion Post Auxiliary.

She was an avid gardener, loved to cook and bake, especially baking wedding cakes for many couples in the area. She loved her grandchildren’s trips to the farm and all the activities they participated in.

Services will be held on Thursday, June 1st, 2023 at 12 Noon at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria. Pastor Bob Greene will officiate. Visitation will take place one hour prior to the services. Interment will be in the Vermont Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Bertha’s memory may be made to the Vermont American Legion Auxiliary

Condolences

May 29th, 2023

God received a Wonderful Lady even tho it broke our hearts to lose her… she was like a Mother to me… loved spending time with her… I miss will you Sweet Lady....💔💔

May 29th, 2023

Sorry to read of your loss. Bertha will always be tied to many of my memories of Vermont United Methodist Church and Vermont Legion Auxillary. She was a vibrant member of the Vermont Community. She was my last Sunday School teacher for my mother and I. Thoughts & Prayers are with you all. Lynn Bubb

May 29th, 2023

Jim, Diana, and Mike, we are sorry for your loss. Prayers for comfort during this difficult time. Bob and Melba (Kessler) Baker

May 29th, 2023

So very sorry about Bertha. She was one fine lady! 💔 Debbie Douglas

May 29th, 2023

So sorry for your loss. Aunt Bertha always had a smile and I remember her laugh. Prayers to the family. Peg Pustelnik

May 29th, 2023

So sorry for your loss, Mike, and to your family.
Kathy (Sherwood) Rhodes

May 29th, 2023

Having known Bertha all my life, I loved and admired her. She was a Sunday School teacher, a hymn leader, a great nurse, and she introduced me to Pampered Chef products, which I still use faithfully. Bertha loved her family more than anything, was a wonderful cook, homemaker and farm wife. To her loving family, we send our deepest sympathies to you all. Love and hugs, John & Sandy Bybee

May 29th, 2023

Bertha was like a second mother to me and special lady to all that knew her through her love of the Lord and many years of service at the VUMC and Legion Aux. I still remember her special birthday cake for Jesus prepared each year for the social time at church after the program! She will be missed, but I know she is rejoicing with her savior and loved ones now in peace. Rick and Kathy Heller

May 29th, 2023

I will always remember Bertha. She was always smiling, was a great cook, baker, and did a lot for the Vermont Methodist church. She taught Sunday school, was the downstairs director, taught Bible school, planned meals, lead the Christmas program and so much more. Bertha and my mom were born on the same day so I never forgot her birthday. Bertha I know you are in heaven with all of your family up there. You will be missed by all that knew you here on earth. Till we meet again, I loved you. She was always active in the Vermont Legion Auxiliary and was so active in every thing she was needed to do.

Eldon, Jim, Diana, and Mike my thoughts and prayers are with you. Judy Wilson

May 29th, 2023

Thoughts and prayers to the Bucy family. Have many childhood memories of time spent with the Bucys. She was a great lady.......Letty (Baker) Farr

May 29th, 2023

Diana, you and your entire family are in our thoughts. All of you took such loving care of your mother as she did of you.
Jerry and Ruth Shea

May 30th, 2023

My sympathies and prayers to the Bucy family. She was loved by so many and will be remembered for her kindnesses. Chris McMullen Wiseman

May 30th, 2023

Sorry for you loss. With sympathy to the entire family.

May 30th, 2023

So sorry for your loss
Thoughts and prayers for all of you
The Gary Taylor family

May 30th, 2023

So sorry to hear about the loss of Bertha. She was always so friendly and had a twinkle in her eye. Prayers of peace and comfort for all of the family at this sad time. ❤️

May 30th, 2023

Jere and Paula Greuel

May 30th, 2023

So sorry to hear of Berth's passing. She stands out in my memories of Vermont as one of the kindest ladies ever. Sending sympathy and love to your entire family <3

May 31st, 2023

I will miss seeing the pictures of Bertha on Facebook, see always makes me smile from looking at her! Hugs and kisses go to you all on this day and forever! I will be praying for you, tomorrow and forward! Love Pam Gamber

June 1st, 2023

Mike, Jim and the Bucy Family,

So sorry to hear about your mother passing. Keeping you and yours close in thoughts and prayers.

Deanna Dixon and family

June 1st, 2023

Sorry to hear about Bertha. I have lots of good memories of Aunt Audrey and her.🙂 My thoughts are with all her family. 🙏🏻

June 1st, 2023

I forgot to sign my name to above.🙄 Becky Lundeen

June 4th, 2023

Our sincere condolences to Diana and her family. What a great lady and always nice to us as kids. I miss those angel food cakes.
Michael and Tammy Martin