Inez Kula
September 12, 1932 ~ September 21, 2009
Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, September 26, 2009 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Gettysburg with Fr. Jerry Kopel officiating. Burial followed in the Sacred Hearth Catholic Church, Gettysburg. Visitation was from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Friday, September 25, 2009 with a 6:00 p.m. prayer service at the church.
Inez was born August 12, 1932 in Seneca, SD to Frances (Bouzek) Hall and Fred Hall. She attended grade school in the Seneca area and high school in Faulkton and Highmore, graduating from Highmore High School in 1950.
Inez attended Northern State College and taught County Grade School in the Seneca area. After teaching, she became a homemaker and loving mother.
In 1953 Inez married Calvin Kula. They lived on a farm west of Gettysburg and raised five children. In 1990 they semi-retired and spent their winters in south Texas. Inez enjoyed traveling and had the opportunity to visit several foreign countries and cruise throughout the Caribbean and Alaska. She also enjoyed gardening, painting, cooking and spending time with family and friends. She always had a smile to share.
Inez was active in the Legion Auxiliary, the M & M Extension Club, VFW Auxiliary, Cowbelles, 4-H and the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Inez is survived by her husband of 56 years, Calvin; her children: Michael (Diane) Kula of Gettysburg, Tom (Kathy) Kula of Ft. Collins, CO, Jane (Ladia) Jakubec of Lone Tree, CO, Joan (Scott) Wagner of Cedar Rapids, IA and Mary (John) Minnis of McKinney, TX; nine grandchildren: Erin, Sara, Dustin, Abby, Geoff, Jamie, Seth, Jacob, and Julia; her brother, Leo (Judy) Hall of Stillwater, OK and sister, Janice (Al) Schoumaker of Buena Park, CA; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Inez was preceded in death by her infant son, Joseph; her mother, Frances Hall; and her father, Fred Hall.
Memorials are directed to the American Cancer Society,
4904 S Technopolis Dr., Sioux Falls, SD 57106
Luce Funeral Home of Gettysburg has been entrusted with Inez’s arrangements.
CLERGY
Father Jerry Kopel
CASKETBEARERS
Perry Hall
Dustin Kula
Geoff Wagner
Seth Wagner
Jacob Minnis
Bob Hall
LECTOR & EUCHARISTIC MINISTER
Mike Bohnenkamp
ALTAR SERVERS
Colten Hageman
Allison Hageman
ORGANIST
Mary Steever
VOCALIST
Jan Schlachter
MUSIC SELECTIONS
"Be Not Afraid"
"I Am The Bread of Life"
"On Eagle's Wings"
"Song of Farewell"
"Canticle of the Sun"
INTERMENT
Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery
Gettysburg, South Dakota
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Joan and Family,
My deepest condolences. May you cherish the many happy memories you have and the difference she made in your lives. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Jane Brandt
Joan and Family, My sympathy to you and yours. My prayers are with you now…and in the days ahead. Take care, Jeannie
Kula Family, you have my deepest sympathies. Your mom and dad and my mom were close.
May you have many happy memories to cherish.
Mary and family, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. I have such fond memories of your Mom. She was such a kind and caring person. God Bless. Kristi
Truly sorry for your loss. We are thinking about you and all of your family.
Hi all. I’ll always think of your mom as a classy lady. No matter what, she never judged, had a smile on her face and was always geniunely glad to see you and asked how you’d been. Guess she and my dad can be discussing all the ‘old’ and ‘newer’ days now?? 77 is way too young! My prayers are with you.
Jane and family, so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. I(Peg)have know Inez and kids since I was a baby back on the farm. I can still see Inez at the country school bringing in the water to put in the crock for us to drink and put in the basin to wash our hands.
Mary and family,
So sorry to hear about your Mom. I am sure the strong faith she instilled in you will help you get through these days. I will always rememeber her bright smile and positive outlook. Take Care
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. It’s very difficult to lose a mother. I will always remember your Mom from 4-H and from going to high school with Joan and Jane. Look to your family, friends, and your Lord to sustain you in the upcoming days. God’s blessings to all of you.
Sincere sympathy to you and your family. You are all in my thoughts. Always there for you.
TO the Kula family~ I am so sorry for your loss, Inez was a wonderful lady. I have memories of her at my parents house on club nights or at church when I was living back home. I will be praying that you all make it through this sad time.
Joan and Family:
I give you this one thought to keep—I am with you still, I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow; I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning’s hush, I am the swift, uplifting rush of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not think of me as gone—I am with you still in each new dawn.
Our thoughts and prayers to your entire family at this difficult time.
Bernie and Deb
Joan: May you be comforted in knowing that others care and share in the sadness of your loss. Also, be comforted by the many who are there for you and your family, but most of all by the love of God. Keep the happiest memories near your heart. Sincerely, Your distant team member, Mary McLennan
Chuck, Mary and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss of Inez. We know the love of friends and family will help you through the next days and weeks.
Kula family–We are so sorry for the loss of your wife & mother. Inex was always pleasant & had a smile on her face when I talked to her at the Cafe. She will be deeply missed when we reopen. May God wrap his loving arms around you as you go through these most difficult days,weeks & months. God bless you all.
Joan, Mary, Jane; my sympathies for your family. Some of my best childhood memories were spent at the Kula farm, with Inez making sure we all stayed out of trouble. She was a very kind and caring person.
Tom & Family, We were shocked to hear about your mom. We had just seen your parents at Bob’s in July & as always your mom’s glowing and infectious smile & personality were ever so present.
Our hearts go out to you & know all of you are in our prayers.