Bernadette Lucas

Bernadette Lucas, 89, Springfield, Missouri, passed away at 11:20 p.m. on January 6th, 2015 in Mercy Villa.

She was born in Dwight, Nebraska to Ernest Tomes and Mildred Dosek Tomes.

She graduated from Assumption High School in Dwight in the year 1943. Bernie married John Lucas, Jr., July 1st, 1950. She retired from Sweetheart Cup/Lily-Tulip Cup after a 20+ year career. Bernie enjoyed an active association in the Catholic Church community her entire life, and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, and a grandchild.
Bernadette is survived by her husband, John; a sister, Eleanor; 8 children, Daniel, Patrick, Constance, Robert, Paul, James, William, and Carolyn; 15 grandchildren, Christopher, Michelle, Lisa, Anthony, Jennifer, Mark, Stephen, Thomas, Ashley, James, Tracy, Megan, Jonathan, Hilary, Nicholas; and 10 great-grandchildren, Conor, Laken, Ariya, Paxton, Logan, Lucas, Willow, Damon, Mason, and McKenzie.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. followed immediately by funeral services on Tuesday January 13th, 2015 in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1609 North Summit in Springfield, with Father Hector and Father Tom celebrant.

Burial will follow the funeral mass in Missouri Veterans Cemetery.

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