Kenneth Luckey

KENNETH C. LUCKEY

Mount Pleasant

Kenneth C. Luckey, 59, of Mount Pleasant, died Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. A Celebration of Life for Ken will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, at Kimzey Funeral Home, 213 N. Main St., Mount Pleasant. Burial will be at a later date at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Iowa City. Friends may call after noon Saturday to sign the register. Those considering an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to Hounds Haven Basset Rescue. Online condolences may be directed to www.kimzeyfuneralhome.com.

Ken was born Dec. 25, 1959, in Iowa City, Iowa. He was the son of Fred and Ella (Severa) Luckey. He graduated from Highland High School in 1977. He was united in marriage to Ann Dean. During their married years, Ken and Ann raised and were "foster parents" for several basset hounds. Ann died in April 2013. He then united with his life partner, Carmel Jalinski.

For 30 years, Ken was a process technician for Jabil (formerly Nypro) of Mount Pleasant. He was a member of the NRA. He enjoyed fishing, most especially at Lake Rathbun, hunting and woodworking.

Those thankful for sharing in Ken's life include his life partner, Carmel Jalinski of Mount Pleasant; his mother, Ella Luckey of Hannibal, Mo.; a stepdaughter, Cordelia Vallombroso of Mount Pleasant; and two brothers and their wives, Phillip and Mary Luckey of Bossier City, La., and Brian and Carol Luckey of Hannibal, Mo.

Ken's father Fred preceded him in death.