Obituaries : Kathleen 'Kathy' Lucas

Kathleen L. “Kathy” Lucas, age 53 of Marengo, died Monday, December 9, 2013at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. Funeral Services will take place at 10:30 A.M.Saturday, December 14, 2013, at First United Methodist Church, Marengo with Chaplain Nancy Johnson officiating. Burial: St. Patrick’s Cemetery, rural Fairfax. Visitation: 4 to 7 P.M.Friday, December 13, 2013, at the church. A memorial fund has been established. Kloster Funeral Home, Marengo is in charge of arrangements.

She is survived by her husband, Frank Vrba of Marengo; a son Robert Vrba (Michelle) of Des Moines; a daughter Bridget Werling of Marengo; four grandchildren, Chase and Emma Lea Werling, and Sarah and Robert Vrba; five brothers, Steven Lucas (Joyce) of Vinton, Robin Lucas (Marlene) of Nevis, MN, Brian Lucas of LaCrosse, WI, David Anthony (Lucinda) of Davenport, and George Lucas of Muscatine; and two sisters, Marlene Lucas of Bemidji, MN and Brenda Roshar (Ben) of Center Point. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Kathleen L. Lucas was born October 11, 1960, in Anamosa, Iowa, the daughter of Walter Lucas and Norma Lea Sullivan Lucas. She received her education in the Shellsburg schools, completing her high school education in Missouri. Kathy and Frank Vrba have been constant companions for over 35 years and they celebrate their anniversary on February 14th. Kathy was employed at Farmstead in Cedar Rapids for over 10 years. She furthered her education and received her associate degree from Kirkwood. She then went to work for Alliant as a meter reader, advancing to receive her journeyman certification and then worked in tester and transformer repair.

Kathy loved the outdoors, gardening, and animals. She enjoyed sports and was an avid “Hawkeye” fan. She was a superior photographer and always had her camera in hand. She delighted her family with photos of their events, which she never missed. She loved life, God, and her family and was the “glue” that bound them together.

Online condolences may be extended to the family at www.klosterfuneralhome.com.