Margarete H. Kobialka
Margarete H. Kobialka "Mama Kobi", age 87, a longtime resident of Bonner Springs, Kansas passed while surrounded by her loving family, at her home, on Friday, August 14, 2015. Funeral Mass Service was 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 20, at the St. Patrick Catholic Church (1086 N. 94th St. Kansas City KS.) burial followed in the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery. A Rosary Service was 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, also at the church, followed by the visitation at 7:30 p.m. Memorial Contributions can be made to the Blessed Trinity Home Health Care or Hospice Partners of Kansas, both in care of the Alden-Harrington Funeral Home.
Margarete was born on December 14, 1927 in Wurpenthal "Prague", Czechoslovakia. She married Frank Kobialka in Germany on March 12, 1948. Together, with their first child Franz, they immigrated to the U.S. in 1951, through Ellis Island, New York. She was a member of the German-American Club, with whom she traveled abroad to many countries. She also was a member of the Polish Club, St. Joseph Catholic Church, on Strawberry Hill, and a current member of the Saint Patrick Parish. Together with her family, she opened Kobi's Bar & Grill in 1986, and was proud to be known as "Mama Kobi" in the Bonner Springs Community. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank Kobialka, of 36 years, who passed in 1984; one brother, Eric Peter Benz of Cologne, Germany and one grandson Derek Granzella. Survivors include her seven children; Franz Kobialka (Donna), Frances Granzella (Daryl), Vicki Freeman (Eric), Steve Kobialka (Julie), John Kobialka, Theresa Buehler (Joe), and Tommy Kobialka; ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
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I just heard. I'm so sorry for your loss. I will never forget her laugh... She is missed greatly.
Judy Donlan
August 25, 2015
I loved your mom she was the star of polski day the year she was parade marshall. She's dancing a polka in heaven.
Mary Piekarski Garcia
August 22, 2015
Mama will always be there watchin over us all, she didn't even have to say a word when she saw you. The twinkle in her eyes with that smile meant you were doing good. That gaze told you when you were in trouble. And when she frowned and started to turn red...
To the rest of the Kobialka family...thank you for introducing us to your Mama (Oma) and sharing her with us.
August 21, 2015
To the Kobialka's... my thoughts, prayers, & condolences are with you. God bless. DS
Dusty Sharp
August 19, 2015
To all the Kobialka Family, Moma will be missed by all! She was a great lady!
-The Keilman Family
August 19, 2015
sorry for your loss , and my the good Lord bless your family during this time and always
Dale & Lori Taylor
August 18, 2015
To Mama...Happy Trails Mama. We'll catch up with you on the other side.
To the rest of the family...My sincerest condolences. Thank you all for sharing her with us. Kevin
Kevin McCosh
August 18, 2015
So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the whole family.
Vicki Hamilton-Lanning
August 17, 2015
Sorry for your loss!
Kathi & Steve Laurent
August 17, 2015
"Mama" was a great woman that will be missed by anyone that had ever meet her. She was a kind, caring, generous women . My thoughts and prayers are with each of you. May you find comfort in the Lord.
Kerry Shively
August 17, 2015
So sorry for your loss.
Lisa Grohusky
August 17, 2015
Our deepest sympathies to Theresa, Joe and all the family. Our prayers are with you.
Mary Mowery
August 16, 2015
Dear Fran, and you also Daryl,
I am so sorry to hear. Daryl sent me the notice from the paper. You certainly helped your mother with loving, thoughtful care to make her life as tolerable as could be. Treasure all those loving memories. I will remember a loving mother surrounded by her wonderful family. My treat to have met her another star I can see twinkle in the night skies.
With Love and Hugs Antijo
Jo (antijo) Skeens
August 16, 2015
Dearest Fran so very sorry. Daryl was sweet to send me this notice from the newspaper. I can say you certainly were there for your mother patiently thoughtfully lovingly caring for her sensing her needs. Cherish your memories.With Love Antijo
August 16, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family. We love you, Franny!
Curt and Jennie Talley
August 16, 2015
Our condolences to the family. She will be missed.
Rae and Jim Gutridge
August 16, 2015
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