Obituaries

June 13, 1943 to November 23, 2019

ROYAL CENTER - Joan Bucinski Scheffer, 76, of Star City passed away at 6:15 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 23, at Woodbridge Health Campus in Logansport.

She was born on June 13, 1943 in Kewanna, the daughter of the late Leo and Virginia Bucinski. She was a graduate of Winamac High School and St. Elizabeth School of Nursing in Lafayette. 

Survivors include her daughters, Tammy (Donny) Powers of Winamac, Patty (Brian) Scheffer of Star City, Judy (Jeremey) Rasmussen of Star City and Jo (Jim) Runk of Star City; grandchildren, Melissa Hickle, SaDonna Mayer, Tonya Kasten, Rose Criswell, Seth Barton, Bryce Rasmussen, Kallie Rasmussen, Hunter Peterson, Brennen Runk and Kaden Runk; sister, Mary (Joe) Wegner; and brother, Tom (Brenda) Bucinski. She is also survived by several great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by sister, Janice Shultz and brother, Joe Bucinski.

Mrs. Bucinski Scheffer was a registered nurse at Pulaski Memorial Hospital for many years. She was an avid Cubs fan who enjoyed bingo, reading, bowling and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

A gathering of family and friends will be from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, Nov. 29, at Rans Funeral Homes & Crematory, Harrison Chapel, Royal Center.

Memorial donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation at www.kidney.org.

Please sign Joan’s online guestbook or leave a condolence for the family at www.ransfuneralhomes.com.