Lucas, Kathleen L. 'Kathy'

Kathleen L. “Kathy” Lucas, 53, of Marengo, died Monday, Dec. 9, 2013, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha. Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at First United Methodist Church, Marengo. Burial: St. Patrick's Cemetery, rural Fairfax. Visitation: 4 to 7 p.m. Friday 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, Minn., Brian Lucas of LaCrosse, Wis, David Anthony (Lucinda) of Davenport and George Lucas of Muscatine; and two sisters, Marlene Lucas of Bemidji, Minn. and Brenda Roshar (Ben) of Center Point.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Kathleen L. Lucas was born Oct. 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 celebrated their wedding anniversary on Feb. 14. 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.

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Published in The Gazette Dec. 11, 2013.