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Irma Jean Buckles

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[April 08, 2025]  MT. PULASKI - Irma Jean Buckles, 96, of Mt. Pulaski passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Vonderlieth Living Center in Mt. Pulaski, IL.

Service:  A graveside service for Irma Jean will take place Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 2:00 pm at Steenbergen Cemetery in Mt. Pulaski, IL.

Funeral home: Fricke-Calvert-Schrader, Mt. Pulaski

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Irma Jean Buckles, 96, of Mt. Pulaski passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at Vonderlieth Living Center in Mt. Pulaski, IL.
Irma Jean was born on July 9, 1928, in Chestnut, IL., the daughter of William and Uva (Dunn) Baker. She married Henry F. “Hank” Buckles on February 25, 1950, in Chestnut, IL. He preceded her in death in October of 2006.

Irma Jean is survived by her four children, John (Lee Ann) Buckles of Mt. Pulaski, Frank Buckles of Mt. Pulaski, James (Henry) Buckles of Sarasota, FL, and Mary Jane (Floyd) Yeck of Rochester, IL.; seven grandchildren, Jeremy, Cassie, Brooke, Bridget, Michael, Matthew, and Mandy; and eight great-grandchildren.

Irma Jean is preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, Andy Buckles; four sisters, and three brothers.

Irma Jean was the last of her immediate family. She was loved & admired by her entire family. She was a gifted baker and was known for her sweet rolls and cream puffs.

Words from Irma Jean that she wishes to share with everyone. She would ask you to take your life one day at a time, that you find strength in God, and value your family above all else just like she did. There is a comfort being in God’s hands because he gives us eternity as our last step.

A graveside service for Irma Jean will take place Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 2:00 pm at Steenbergen Cemetery in Mt. Pulaski, IL. Memorials may be made in Irma Jean’s name to Mt. Pulaski Christian Church and Mt. Pulaski EMS. Funeral services have been entrusted to Fricke-Calvert-Schrader Funeral Home in Mt. Pulaski, IL.

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