Katherine L. Vlasis Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Katherine L. Vlasis of Pekin, Illinois, born in Kewanee, Illinois, who passed away on July 1, 2024, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Frank Karpowicz and Sophie Karpowicz (Van Waes); her daughter Janice Lucas; and her siblings, Frank Karpowicz and Betty James.
She is survived by: her husband James Thomas Vlasis of Peter's Catholic Church; her children, James Vlasis (Linda) of Creve Coeur, Joseph Vlasis of East Peoria, David Vlasis of Pekin and Mary Allen of East Peoria; her grandchildren, Jimmy Vlasis, Stephanie Edgcomb (Dave), Jessica Vlasis, Kristian Vlasis, Craig Allen, Jennifer Allen, Shelley Alberti, Brian Lucas (Gretchen) and Chad Lucas; and her siblings, Daniel Karpowicz (Shirley) of Ft. Myers, Marie Doak of Peoria and Frances Kidd of Burbank, California.. She is also survived by five great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
