Agnes Kolda
August 5, 1926 ~ January 12, 2021
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Agnes Kolda, 94, of Miller, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Avera St. Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen.
Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, January 18, 2021 at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Miller, with Father Paul Josten, celebrant. Visitation will begin at 9:30 a.m. on Monday. Burial will follow at St. Ann's Cemetery. Masks are encouraged.
Agnes was born the fourth of ten children to Joseph and Anna (Hardes) Lammers on August 5, 1926 on the home place Florence Township, Hand County. She attended school in Polo, SD.
She married Joe Kolda on February 20, 1946. Joe and Agnes farmed and ranched in Fairview Township. She lived in the Polo area for many years, where she raised her eight children. Agnes and Joe moved to Miller in 1982.
After retiring in Miller, she was an avid walker, enjoyed crossword puzzles and having coffee with friends. She loved her experiences traveling with friends and family to Germany, Mexico and many other trips around the United States. Most of all, Ag cherished the time spent with her beloved family. In her later years, seeing the young children always brightened her day and brought a smile to her face.
Agnes’ faith was an important part of her life. She was a lifelong Catholic and a faithful member of St. Ann’s church, Catholic daughters, Altar Society and served on the funeral committee for many years.
Grateful to have shared her life are her children: Jim (Dwana) Kolda of Tea, Jerry (Dar) Kolda of Rapid City, Connie (David) Zemlicka of Miller, Jane (Eric) Juhl of Sioux Falls, Colette (Richard) Feldges of Evanston, IL, Joann (Matt) Schulte of Orient, and Susan (Mark) Fulton of Miller, 19 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren; siblings: Betty Matthews, Ellie Sabers, and Ed Lammers; and many nieces and nephews.
Agnes was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Kolda; daughter, Kathy Kelpin; granddaughter, Joann Graham; and siblings: Paul Lammers, Cal Lammers, Lee Lammers, Mel Lammers, Mary McDermott, and Jane VanHove.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Agnes' arrangements.
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I had fun playing on Xmas Eve great grandma! Such a special memory.
My sincere sympathy to the family of Agnes Kolda.
So very sorry to hear of the passing of Ag. What a wonderful human being she was inside and out. Hold your memories close to your hearts and cherish them all. She will live on forever in your hearts. God Bless you all.
I remember as a child, when I would go home with Connie, Ag always made me feel welcomed. She was a very special lady, you can tell by the family she raised. You are all in our prayers.
Sorry for your loss.
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Dr. Dick and Kathy Splichal
I was deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Agnus. She was a wonderful person who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of sorrow.
We want to send our deepest sympathy and prayers to the Agnes Kolda family.
She was a very kind and generous lady.
What a fun loving lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Love always,
Bob and I send our heartfelt sympathy. Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Rest in peace Aunt Agnes.
I always truly enjoyed Agnes, and I'm sure she will truly be missed. I KNOW there really aren't many words that help your hurting heart when you lose your Mom. She left you with MANY happy memories & the time will come when they will make you smile instead of cry. Until then, please know I lift you in my prayers!