BUCK, Linda Sue (Keleher) - b. July 11, 1960 - d. October 2, 2020

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Linda Sue Buck, formerly of Eureka, Kansas, passed away at her home in Mountain Home, Texas on October 2, 2020 at the age of 60.  She was born on July 11, 1960 in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Daniel Dean and Carolyn Jane (Marsh) Keleher.

Linda was raised in Wichita and attended local schools, graduating from Wichita East High School.  On June 6, 1981, she was united in marriage to Clifford Thomas Buck in Wichita.  They made their home in Piedmont, Kansas.  To this union three children were born.  This marriage later ended in divorce.  Linda worked for the United States Postal Service for over fifteen years, including as Postmaster for Piedmont 67122.  She retired in the mid-2010s and moved to Texas to care for her elderly mother.

Linda will be remembered s a lover of all animals, especially horses and chickens.  She loved birdwatching and baking.  She always made sure her children participated in social groups like scouting and sports.  She also loved playing Pokemon GO.  She was a devoted wife, mother, and homemaker when she was married.

Linda is survived by her children, Rachael Buck, Jesse T. Buck, and Dillon Buck, all of Eureka, Kansas; her mother, Carolyn Jayne Keleher of Mountain Home, Texas; seven grandchildren, Keegan Beach, MacKenzie Comer, Channing Comer, Thaddeus K. Buck. Avalyn D. Buck, Cole Burtin, and Bethany L. Buck, with another on the way; and one sister, Loree Horton of Eads, Tennessee.  She was preceded in death by her father and three siblings, Daniel Keleher, Kevin Keleher, and Denton Keleher.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Memorial Hall in Eureka, Kansas.  Masks should be worn and social distancing observed.  Cremation has been effected.  A private scattering will take place at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to the American Cancer Society.  Contributions may be sent in care of Koup Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 595, Eureka, Kansas 67045 which is in charge of arrangements.

(taken from the Koup Fmily Funeral Home website)