In Memory of our Friend, Linda Sue Stuckel, who once owned Blue Castle Treasures

I was shocked to learn of Linda's death yesterday.  For many years, my mother and I  went to Blue Castle Treasures during Spoon River days and bought many dolls and collectibles.  Linda was a teacher, and would open the shop for my mother so she could come and find books for me to use in graduate school, especially on about Eugene O'Neill.  BCT was housed in the same building as her family's grocery store had been, and there were shelves and shelves of vintage dolls, antiques, and collectibles.  I always enjoyed Linda's company, and she deserves a tribute here, and anywhere else we honor those who have contributed to the world of doll collecting.

Linda Sue Stuckel

November 5, 2015 

      

Linda Sue Stuckel, 65, of Rapatee, passed away at 12:50 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at her residence. She was born on May 15, 1950 to Edgar and Betty (Brashear) Stuckel.
Surviving is her mother Betty of Rapatee; two brothers, John (Bev) Stuckel of Rapatee, and Jack (Emmy) Stuckel of Farmington, and one sister, Rhonda (John G) Hagen of Rapatee.
Preceding her in death was her father Edgar, brother Jeffrey, and sister Brenda.
Linda graduated from Western Illinois University; she took course work at Knox College to receive her primary teaching certificate. She was an elementary teacher for 37 years at Spoon River Valley where she retired in 2013. Linda was an active member of the Union Church of Rapatee, where she was also a member on the board and treasurer. She was also on the Maquon Library Board. With her mom, Linda owned and operated an antique store called Blue Castle Treasurers in Rapatee. She was an avid Cardinal and Illini fan.
Services will be at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at Anderson-Sedgwick Funeral Home in Farmington, IL. Rev. David Swain will be officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7 PM on Monday, November 9, 2015 at the funeral home. Burial will follow the service at White Chapel Memory Gardens in Canton, IL. Memorials can be made to her church. To view Linda’s DVD or to make online condolences you may go to www.sedgwickfuneralhomes.com

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