Virginia H. Lydic

Virginia Helen (Kearney) Lydic was born July 28, 1920, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Joseph P. and Marie B. (McManus) Kearney. She passed away peacefully Saturday, October 1, 2016, at her home in Berwick at the age of 96. Virginia lived a long and blessed life, enjoying it to its fullest, with a clear mind until the end. She was a devout and faithful Catholic woman. Her life was guided by her strong faith.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary Service at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 6, 2016 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 7, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 3300 Easton Blvd., Des Moines, with interment at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.

Virginia is survived by her sons, Joe (Jann) Lydic and John Lydic; daughter, Charleen (Larry) Lukenbill; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 14 great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and other loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her son, Jerry Lydic; husband, Charles Lydic Jr. and son, Charles Lydic III who were buried on the same day in 2006; parents, Joseph and Marie Kearney; brother, William Kearney; and sisters, Mary, Kay, and Florence.

Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Joseph Catholic Church, where Virginia was a member, or to a hospice organization of the donors’ choice. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

The Lydic family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to Becky, Michelle, Mary, and the staff at Mercy Hospice for their compassionate care of Virginia and providing her the help she needed to pass with dignity in her own home.

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