Cheryl Kay Mucci

Cheryl Kay Mucci, 81, of Naplate, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 11, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.

A visitation will be held on Monday, November 16, from 4:00pm until 7:00pm at Ottawa Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Tuesday, November 17, at 10:30am, at St. Columba Catholic Church. Burial will be on Wednesday, November 18, at Oakwood Memorial Park at 10:00am.

Cheryl was born on December 8, 1944 in Streator, IL to Raymond and Helen (Cabal) Ruestman. She worked for LaSalle County as a Jury Coordinator for 33 years prior to her retirement. She enjoyed shopping and was always looking for a great deal. She enjoyed crafting and making holiday decorations for her family and friends. She liked taking trips to Florida with her parents and the annual family trip up north to Wisconsin. She was still an active member of the Naplate Park Board and was a former trustee for the Village of Naplate. More than anything, her family was the center of her world. She loved being a grandma and great grandma. She never missed an opportunity to be with them.

She is survived by her children, Anthony Mucci, Andrew (Erika) Mucci, and Justin (Justine) Mucci; her grandchildren, Hunter (Chelsey) Mucci, Torri (Robert) Yeagle, Alex Mucci, Kyle (Tiffany Dippel) Mucci, Lauren Mucci, Aiden Mucci, Mason Mucci, Maggie Mucci, and Cameron Mucci; her great grandchildren, Sophia, Briar, Hudson, and Vinny Mucci; and her siblings, Bonnie Branz, Bill (Carolyn) Ruestman, and Patti Ruestman.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Helen; and her former husband and lifelong friend, Jim Mucci.

Memorial contributions in her honor may be directed to the family to be directed to causes that were important to her.