Dolores Maryann Kuchem Obituary
We bid farewell to Dolores Maryann Kuchem of Washington, Missouri, born in Saint Louis, Missouri, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 21, 2025 at the age of 95. Dolores touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Isie Kuchem; her children, Mike Kuchem, Terry Kuchem and Kenny Kuchem; her parents, Ben Eckelkamp and Anna Eckelkamp; and her brother Mel Eckelkamp (late Mary).
She is survived by: her daughters, Mary Brinker (Ray) of Washington, Jolene Eckelkamp (Jim) of New Haven and Karen Kuchem of Washington; her daughter-in-law Karen Kuchem of Washington; her grandchildren, Jenny Kuchem (Greg Struckhoff), Adam Brinker (Kinsey Brinker), Luke Brinker, Jacob Eckelkamp and Anna Eckelkamp; and her great grandchildren, Maura Struckhoff, Alexa Struckhoff, Ellie Brinker, Quinn Brinker and Norah Brinker. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, OLL-St. Vincent de Paul Society, or Masses.
