Margaret Ann (Kester) Lukas, born June 8, 1931 in Lawrenceville, IL, died December 23, 2018 in Louisville, KY. She is survived by her children: CaroleAnn Lukas-Brito (Victor, d.1996) of Peoria, AZ - Grandsons Ryan of NYC, NY and Payton of San Diego, CA; Mary Gauniel (Paul) of Glen Burnie MD – Grandsons Joshua and Paul both of Glen Burnie MD, and Mark of Fort Huachuca, AZ; Theresa Renfro (Thomas) – Grandson Clinton all of Louisville, KY; John Lukas Jr (Shannon) – Grandson Gage, Granddaughter Leia, all of Louisville, KY; brother Ralph Kester of La Luz, NM; nephews, Daniel and Joseph Frederick both of Vincennes, IN.
Margaret married John (Luke) Lukas April 7, 1956, traveled as a military wife working as a Registered Nurse. When Luke retired in 1974 she resided in Louisville, KY continuing her nursing career teaching, and eventually, her most rewarding work with underprivileged youth in the city. She enjoyed bowling, playing games, reading, ceramics, cooking, sewing, watching old movies, and spending time with her family. She will be buried at Arlington National Cemetery with her husband, Luke who preceded her in death in 1996. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Arthritis Foundation or the American Cancer Society.