Taylorville Obits

Delores F. Lucas

Delores F Lucas, 85, of Jeisyville, IL passed away Thursday 8:25 pm December 20, 2018 in her home.  

She was born on November 26, 1933 in Clinton, IN, the daughter of Oscar and Geneva Thompson.  She married John R. “JR” Lucas in Clinton IN on June 25, 1950.  He preceded her in death in 1993.  Delores was a home maker who loved her family especially spending time with her grandkids.    She was a member of the former Nazarene Church in Kincaid and later attended Midland United Methodist Church.

She is survived by her children Linda (Byron) Bell of Kincaid, IL, Juanita (Eddie) Pucino of Rhode Island, Betty Karaianis of Taylorville, IL, Joseph Lucas of Montana, Jennifer (Nick) Verardi of Taylorville, IL, Ashley Lucas and Sara Ibarra both of Taylorville, IL, 15 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren along with several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband JR, daughter Delia, and three brothers John, Neal, and Robert Thompson. 

Funeral Services will be held 10:00 am Thursday December 27th, 2018 at Masterson Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Kincaid with burial to follow at Camp Butler National Cemetery in Riverton, IL.  Pastor Steve Smith to officiate. Visitation will be held 5:00 to 7:00 pm December 26th, 2018 at Masterson Funeral Home.