ARDELL F. KUEKER, 84, of Ellis Grove, Illinois, passed away at 12:30 am, Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at Chester Memorial Hospital, Chester, Illinois. He was born to Henry and Ella (nee: Hanebutt) Kueker on October 12, 1929 in Ruma, IL. He married Leora M Lohman on July 17, 1954 in Chester, Illinois. She preceded him in death on June 27, 2007. Ardell was a farmer. He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Chester and the Randolph County Farm Bureau. Survivors: 2 Sons: Alan (Machelle) Kueker Chester, IL Ronald Kueker Ellis Grove, IL 1 Daughter: Brenda (Brian) Franklin Modoc, IL 1 Sister: Leona Wegener Chester, IL 9 Grandchildren 6 Step-Grandchildren 5 Great Grandchildren 10 Step-Great Grandchildren Preceded in death by: Parents, Wife - Leora Kueker, Step-Grandson - Cole Carnahan, 2 Sisters - Amanda Abel and Almaneda Kueker and 2 Brothers - Erwin Kueker and Ralph Kueker Funeral Service: 10:00 am, Thursday, November 7, 2013 St. John Lutheran Church Chester, Illinois Officiating: Rev. Peter Ill Visitation: Wednesday - 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Pechacek-McClure Funeral Home, Chester, Illinois Thursday - 9:00 am - 10:00 am St. John Lutheran Church, Chester, Illinois Interment: Paradise Cemetery Steeleville, Illinois Memorials: St. John Lutheran Church