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Agnes Kalina
AGNES A. KALINA
Elberon
Agnes A. Kalina, 97, of Elberon, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2017, at Keystone Care Center.
Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 7, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, Belle Plaine. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, with Father Mike Mescher and Deacon Joe Behounek officiating. Burial will take place in St. Mary's Cemetery, Vining.
Memorials may be made to the family.
Online condolences can be sent to the family at hrabakfuneralhome.com.
Agnes was born April 21, 1919, to Charles and Mary (Dostal) Nekola on the family farm in Toledo, Iowa. After attending Clutier High School, she worked on the family farm and at Murty's Station, Toledo. Agnes married Milo Kalina on Nov. 28, 1939, at Immaculate Conception Church, Clutier. Together they raised six children on their family farm near Elberon, where Agnes lived for 77 years.
Along with being a wonderful mother, housewife and gardener, Agnes was a great cook, especially known for her noodles and world famous caramel rolls.
She enjoyed playing cards, dancing and making crafts. She made everyone around her feel special by sending cards, whether a birthday, holiday or just because.
Agnes was a very religious person and active in her faith as a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, Belle Plaine, Catholic Workman KD Lodge 149, Rosary Society of Vining, CCD teacher at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Vining, and a member of Elberon Homemakers.
She always will be remembered as being a very generous person and gracious host.
Agnes is survived by her sons, Ronald (Cheryl) Kalina of Freeport, Ill., Larry (Betty) Kalina of Potosi, Wis., Robert (Sandi) Kalina of Mount Carroll, Ill., and Daniel Kalina of Elberon; daughters, Charlene (Kevin) Willaby of Toledo and Nancy (Gene) Garling of Williamsburg; sister, Pauline Dvorak of Cedar Rapids; 17 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Milo, on March 5, 2004; and brother, Milo Nekola.
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