Martha Jane Tucker, 87, Ireland

Martha Jane Tucker, 87, of Ireland, passed away at 5:32 a.m. on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at Deaconess Gateway in Evansville.

Martha was born in Ireland, Ind., on July 13, 1938, to Theodore and Augusta (Temple) Hulsman. 

She married James Joseph Tucker at St. Mary Catholic Church in Ireland, Indiana, on June 23, 1962. He preceded her in death on August 30, 1994.

She was a graduate of Ireland High School and then attended Beauty College in Evansville, Indiana. 

She was a hairdresser and owned and operated the Hair Care Center for over 60 years.

Martha was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Ireland, Indiana, where she volunteered doing many things, including decorating for Christmas, quilting, and helping with the church picnic.  She was also on the Ireland St. Patrick’s Committee.

She enjoyed making “wine” and she hosted many wine parties. She also enjoyed cooking, quilting, traveling, and going to the casino. 

Surviving are three children, Christine (Doug) Madden of Newburgh, Paul “PJ” (Laura) Tucker of Clermont, Ga., and Jane (Karl) Foster of Northlake, Texas; nine grandchildren, Ethan and Dylan Madden, Luke, Nolan, Nick, and Autumn Tucker, and Mason, Molly, and Karson Foster; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Francis Leinenbach of Ireland, Ind.; and one brother, Kenny (Madelyn) Hulsman of Ireland, Ind.

Preceding her in death, besides her husband, are one grandson, Tucker Madden, three sisters, Bernita Stenftenagel, Irene Leinenbach, and Mildred Weidenbenner, and one brother, Rudolph Hulsman.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Martha J. Tucker will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Ireland, Indiana, with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

A visitation will be held from 2:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper, Indiana.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church in Ireland, Indiana, or to the wishes of the family.

Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.