Cecilia “Cedar” M. Stuke, 96, of Seneca, Kansas died peacefully on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at Crestview Nursing Home in Seneca, Kansas.

She was born on July 30, 1925 to Anton and Matte Bybee Lehn in Mercier, Kansas. She attended St Leo’s Grade School and Horton High School, Horton, Ks.

Cedar married Leonard “Bud” Stuke on October 11, 1947 in Saint Leo’s Catholic Church in Horton, Kansas. Shortly after their union, the couple moved to the Stuke family farm where they remained. He proceeded her in death on January, 7th of 2014. One son Michael Stuke also proceeded her in death on January 28, 2021 as well as a daughter-in-law Candy Stuke on March 28, 2022.

Cedar loved photography, she worked for Pelican Photography in Horton during High School and a couple years after. She also loved playing cards, belonged to the QAF Club and other gatherings, played Pitch, Canasta & Bridge until a short time before her death. Furthermore, she enjoyed Bowling and was on a League for many years. She worked at JC Penny’s for many years until shortly before its closing. She then worked as Clerk of the District Court for many years until she retired. She also enjoyed watching Football, Baseball and having family gatherings. She especially enjoyed her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Cedar was a member of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church and Saint Anne’s Altar Society for many years.

She is survived by; one son, Stephen Stuke of Seneca; four grandchildren; Eva (Troy) Taylor, Travis (Bran Dee) Stuke, Sherri (Taylor) Parlier, James (Amanda) Stuke, nine great-grandchildren; Dusti Larsen, Ellie Taylor, Jack Stuke, Eden Taylor, Koree Stuke, Trent Stuke, Treyton Stuke, Wyatt Parlier; Madelyn Stuke, Molly Stuke and two step-great-grandchildren; Ava Stuke and Zachary Phillips.

She was preceded in death by her parents and all siblings but one, Mary Alice Walls of Georgetown, Kentucky.

A rosary will be prayed on Thursday, July 7th at 7 p.m. at the Lauer Funeral Home. The Mass of Christian Burial will be on July 8, 2022 at 1:00 P.M. at Saints Peter and Paul Church in Seneca.

Memorials are to Saints Peter and Paul Cemetery sent in care of the family.

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