Joseph Kutchma Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Joseph Kutchma of Kewanee, Illinois, who passed away on November 20, 2025 at the age of 90. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joseph Kutchma to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Stanislaus Kutchma and Katherine Kutchma (Thurwanger); and his sisters, Kathleen Johnson and Loretta Kutchma. He is survived by: his wife Elaine Gruszeczki; his children, Randy Kutchma of Alton, IL, Kevin Kutchma (Michele) of Hudson, IL, Christy DeSmit of Kewanee and Pam Neirynck of Kewanee; his grandchildren, Ashley Paxton (Damian), Chelsea Neirynck, Madeline Behnke (Brett), Eric Neirynck (Andrea), Josh Kutchma (Becca), Grace Kutchma, Myida Kutchma, Cailey Kutchma and Gabrielle Kutchma; and his great grandchildren, Charlotte, Preston, Ben, Claire, Amelia, Autumn and Kayson.

Memorials may be directed to Visitation School, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or to a charity of the donor's choice.