"Lisa we were sorry to hear of your passing Olivia could not have asked for a better Aunt. She always spoke of you with such love and always knew she could count on you! Your suffering has ended and now please keep an angel eye on our sweet Olivia. Our condolences to the family. RIP Don and Kathleen Johnson Gladstone, Mo."
In loving memory of
Lisa Jean Cascio
September 1, 1970 - July 2, 2018
Lisa Jean Cascio, 47, passed away on Monday, July 2, 2018 at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa surrounded by her loving family and friends.
A celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, July 22 at 2:30pm at McLarens Funeral Chapel 801 19th St., West Des Moines, Iowa.
Lisa was born in Omaha, Nebraska on September 1, 1970 to Joseph Cascio Jr. and Sharon (Smith) Hlas. As a young child her family moved to Colorado, Wisconsin, and when she was in 2nd grade moved to Toledo, Iowa. Lisa graduated from South Tama High School in 1988. She went on to the University of Northern Iowa where she earned her bachelors degree. Following college her career lead her to Marshalltown, Des Moines, and then to Kansas City where she worked for Century Link until she became sick. Lisa loved to spend time with her family, friends, her 2 cats Bello and Enzo, travel, and live concerts. She always kept a deep faith.
Those left to cherish her loving memory are her parents Joseph (Sherry) Cascio of Omaha, NE, and Sharon (Joseph) Hlas of Toledo, IA; siblings Joseph (Julie) Cascio III, Kimberly Cascio, Katherine Cascio, Anthony Cascio, and William (Allison) Cruz; step-sisters Rebecca (Andy) Squiers and Sarah (Mike) Kacer; nephews Dax Garrens and Caden Cruz; nieces Olivia Cascio, Andrea Squiers, and Laura Squiers; many aunts, uncles, and close friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be given in her memory to the Bonner Animal Rescue, PO Box 332 Bonner Springs, KS 66012
Celebrate Life Iowa has been entrusted with her cremation care.
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"My Aunt Lisa. One of the most amazing, friendly, and just all around good people I've ever had the privilege of meeting in my life. They say you can't choose your family, though with Lisa, I doubt I'd be able to choose a better Aunt if I tried. There aren't many people who would gladly share a roof for family in need as willingly as she would, and that's a charity I will never forget. She was truly there for us-- for me, during the passing hard times, the times that really counted. And to a young child like I was at the time, kindness like hers really left a lasting impression. Thinking back through my whole life, there are few people who were there for me and my mother like Lisa was. In a lot of ways, through my early childhood, Lisa was like a second mom to me, and though as the years passed our paths in life pulled us physically apart- across the states- I could always feel the very close bond we shared remain as strong as ever. It's nothing less than a tragedy that she's passed so early in her life, and she will be dearly missed by not only me, but of the many dozens of loved ones she has left behind. She was a wonderful woman, sent to rest half a life too soon."
"Lisa, I hope you are finally finding peace and are finally free from all the pain and hurt, this terrible disease has caused you and your family. You were a good person Lisa, a good friend, a good sibling and a good aunt. You will be missed by so many still here on earth. See you one day soon Dustin Garrens and the Garrens Family"
"Dax, I am so proud of you ! Aunt Lisa loved you alot !"
"To Lisa's family and loving friends who took such wonderful care of her during her illness. It was my pleasure to have known Lisa for many years. I thought so highly of her. I will miss seeing her smiling face and friendly wave as she sat in the "crow's nest" in her home. It was a funny joke she and & I shared. God Bless all of you who loved her so, during this hard time. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you. Vicky R Peresko Bonner Springs, KS"