Judith Darlene Kuklenski

Judith Darlene Kuklenski, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, of Anderson passed away on December 23, 2025 at the age of 83. Judith was born on August 12, 1942 in Anderson to the late Ralph and Margaret (Bland) Crosley. After graduating from Madison Heights High School in 1960, she married the love of her life, Leonard Kuklenski, and the two were married for 62 years. While Judith was a dedicated homemaker, she also enjoyed baking and decorating cakes of all kinds, but especially wedding cakes and family birthday cakes. She found her spiritual home at St. Mary's Catholic Church and was a dedicated member for many years. Judith enjoyed sewing, especially rice bags and quilts that she gifted to her grandchildren. She was well known for her Christmas cookies, which were a tradition every year.

Left to cherish her memories are her husband, Leonard; children, Susan (Dave) Stader, Carol (Rodney) Alden, and Greg (Tamie) Kuklenski; five grandchildren, Lindsey (Tyler) Wilson, Zachary (Lacey) Hart, Sarah (Craig) Goodrick, Matthew (Aubrey) Alden, and Kyle (Shelby) Kuklenski; and ten great-grandchildren and one on the way.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Joy Waymire; and two brothers, Jack Crosley and Rick Crosley.

A graveside service for Judith will be held on Friday, December 26, 2025 at 1:00 PM at Anderson Memorial Park Cemetery, 6805 Dr. M.L.K. Jr. Blvd., Anderson, IN 46013. Judith's services have been entrusted to Bozell Funeral Homes and Crematory- Brown-Butz-Diedring Chapel.