Martha R. Bucher

Martha R. Bucher (nee: Weddendorf), 81, of Grayslake, Illinois, peacefully passed away on March 28, 2023 surrounded by loved ones.  Martha was born on September 28, 1941 to Martha and Harry Weddendorf.  Martha was an accomplished musician, fabric artist, knitter, and lover of animals.

She was the beloved wife of John A. Bucher; devoted mother of Rebecca (Steve) Orenczuk and Rachelle Grimes; devoted stepmother of Elizabeth (Todd) McDonald, and Allison (Charles) Stempien; loving grandmother of Alicia (Chris) Southers, Katherine (Shah) Mateen, Nicholas Orenczuk, Cassandra Grimes, Alexander Orenczuk, Matthew McDonald, Caroline McDonald, Charles Stempien III, and Christopher Stempien; and proud great-grandmother of Sofia Southers, Mason Mateen, Alaina Southers, and Logan Mateen.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Grand Animal Clinic https://www.grandanimal.com/.

All arrangements were entrusted to Strang Funeral Chapel, 410 E. Belvidere Road, Grayslake, IL 60030.  For more information, please call (847) 223-8122 or visit www.StrangFuneral.org .