AVA – Dorothy J. Kueker, 83, of Ava, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Memorial Hospital, Carbondale, IL.

Dorothy was born March 18, 1938, in Percy, IL, to Harry and Edna Ethington Galbraith. She married Ralph W. Kueker on July 27, 1957, in Steeleville, IL, he preceded her in death on March 12, 2012. Dorothy was a homemaker and a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Jacob, IL.

Dorothy is survived by her daughters: Sherry (Troy) Maynard of Ava, IL, Cindy (Alex) Sparks of Percy, IL; grandson, James (Kristina) Maynard, great grandchildren: Colten Maynard, Kalyn Maynard; and her sister, Erma Bense of Bowling Green, KY.

Dorothy is also preceded in death by her parents, one son, Brian Kueker, one brother, James Galbraith and one sister, Helen Morgan.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, December 13, 2021, at Wilson's Funeral Home, Steeleville, IL, with Reverend Mike Kettner officiating. Burial to follow at Percy Village Cemetery, Percy, IL. Visitation will be at Wilson's Funeral Home, Steeleville, where friends may call from 5-8 pm, Sunday, and on Monday from 7:30 - 11:00 am. Memorials may be given to Christ Lutheran Church, Jacob, IL. To sign the guestbook, visit www.wilsonsfuneralhome.net . Due to executive orders, current COVID guidelines will be followed.