James Carl Kuchera, 88, of Taylor Road, died at 4:55 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of South Central Indiana, 2626 E. 17th St., Columbus, IN 47201, or First Lutheran Church Foundation, 3600 25th St., Columbus, IN 47203. Mr. Kuchera is survived by his wife, Gladys Trost Kuchera; a son, Pastor D. James (Nikki) Kuchera of Columbus; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren.

James Carl Kuchera, 88, of Taylor Road, died at 4:55 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, 2012, at Hospice of South Central Indiana Inpatient Facility. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of South Central Indiana, 2626 E. 17th St., Columbus, IN 47201, or First Lutheran Church Foundation, 3600 25th St., Columbus, IN 47203. Mr. Kuchera is survived by his wife, Gladys Trost Kuchera; a son, Pastor D. James (Nikki) Kuchera of Columbus; one grandchild; and two great-grandchildren.