Kathleen Kallas

Carol Katie Kallas, age 64 of Avoca, IA passed away October 18, 2013 at Risen Son Christian Village. She was born on October 27, 1948 to Dale and the late Kathleen Driver. She graduated from Tri Center High School, attended business college and moved to Chicago to work at the University of Illinois. From there she moved to Vermont where Katie co-owned a restaurant and bar. She moved back to Omaha to attend truck driving school and drove a semi for 35 years. Thirty of those years for Double S in Avoca, IA . Katie loved the simple things in life, driving truck across country with her cat, Daisy and spending time with family and friends and working in her flower gardens. She is proceeded in death by her mother;, Kathleen Driver, brother; Robert Driver, step-mother; Lourean Driver & step-brother; Marvin Dickey. She is survived by her father; Dale Driver, brother; Richard (Maria) Driver, sister; Darlene (Eddie) Bates, step-brothers; Marion (Sally) Dickey & Gary (Jill) Dickey, Nieces; Stacie Cross-Otto, Stephanie Cross, Angela Driver-Roman, Katie Driver-Waits, nephews; James Driver, Chris Driver, Pat Driver and several step nieces and nephews. A private graveside service will take place in the Grange Cemetery. A reception in her honor will be on Tuesday November 12 at 12:00 p.m. in the community room at Hoy-Kilnoski Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to Hospice with Heart or the Midlands Humane Society