Memories of Kenneth John Kalishek

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Kenneth John Kalishek

Bartlett, TN

March 20, 1942 - March 8, 2021

Mar 20, 1942 - Mar 8, 2021

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Gloria Sarasin

Hi Janet, I'm not sure if you remember me or not. We attended our one-room-schoolhouse together at Carroll's Corners in Flat Rock. My maiden name was Charles. I married Richard Sarasin from Gladstone. He was born in 1942 like your husband. We'll have been married for 59 years in November. Please accept my deepest sympathy for your great loss.

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Lynn Noma

You may be gone, but you are not forgotten. You are missed. Thank you for your service.

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Joe Bernier

John, I know you are ok and not suffering any more. The last time I saw you was at a family funeral. It’s sad that it was the only way we saw each other. I will miss seeing you. Janet I am at a loss for words to express my feelings for your loss, but I think I know how you feel as I lost my brother Jerome today and it’s hell. You are in my prayers and so is Johnny. He was my brother too, just like all the Kalishek family. God love you all. Joe and Cheryl Bernier

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Cheryl Bernard

Dear Joe & Cheryl~ Dear Joe & Cheryl~ Dear Joe & Cheryl~

Cheryl Bernard

Dear Joe & Cheryl~ Thank you so much for your kind, loving words of condolence. We feel the very same about... Read more Dear Joe & Cheryl~ Thank you so much for your kind, loving words of condolence. We feel the very same about the Bernier's being... Read more Dear Joe & Cheryl~ Thank you so much for your kind,... Read more

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Rachel Baronowski

The whole Kalishek family remains in my heart and prayers. I will miss “Pop” showing me pictures on his computer, sharing our mutual love for “oldies” music, his infectious laugh, and big smile. (And his homemade pickles!) I am one of many who were blessed to have known him. Sending my love to you all. ~Rach’

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Tom Noma

Bartlett, TN, USA

I've had the pleasure of meeting and being an in-law with "Pop" and "Gran" through my wife, Amy. There are so many fond memories that come to mind.. some are just everyday stuff, some are projects that we did together, some I cannot share (laugh..j/k), and some are trips that we've taken together.
He was quite the story teller and always had one up his sleeve whether it was about him growing up in the Kalishek clan, his own family, his Navy days or his work stories. The cool thing about his stories is that you always learned something about the world, something technical that I never knew (I'm a city boy) or something about him. It made the conversations even better when we crack a Busch beer or two and sit on the back porch. Those times are priceless and I will cherish them dearly, very fortunate to spend that much time with him.
He also taught me many things, especially about tools or fixing things around the house. Frankly, I mostly assisted as he meticulously and thoroughly fixed something and remnants of that are everywhere around the house (both in Memphis & Atlanta). He also tried to teach me about electric engines, AC/DC and how electrical power works in a household. I mostly nodded as I sipped my beer, hoping he wouldn't ask me to recite what he just told me. His mental capacity was quite phenomenal and had a memory of an elephant too, there weren't too many things that could get by him.
In looking back, what I personally appreciated about him is that he stood for what he believed in, used humor as a way to transcend and bind relationships, was generous to the core and was stubborn as an oak (chuckles). At the end, I know that he knows without a doubt that we will miss him and we will take care of Janet.

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Maxine &Jerry Vallier

Soooo true Tom, thanks Soooo true Tom, thanks Soooo true Tom, thanks

Cheryl Bernard

Gee Tom! Sounds like you know Johnny! Gee Tom! Sounds like you know Johnny! Gee Tom! Sounds like you know Johnny!

Cheryl Bernard

Nice Job, Tom. Nice Job, Tom. Nice Job, Tom.

Ruth Brown

Sounds like you know him like we do—he was a pretty awesome guy! Sounds like you know him like we do—he was a pretty awesome guy! Sounds like you know him like we do—he was a pretty... Read more

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Cheryl Bernard

DearJohnny,

You handled your illness with great dignity & certainly gave it your all, when it came time to do battle with it! I admire you for that.
Rest easy now & fly high! I will miss our emails to each other, especially when nowadays it seems to be the last way that most people communicate! It was still good enough for us! :)

To Janet, J.P. Shelly, Amy & Renee. We send you our love & I pray for peace & comfort for all of you.

Hugs~
Cheryl & Dennis

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Gary and Mary Moore

Dear aunt janet and cousins I am so sorry for your loss. I wish these times were different so we could all be together to help you say good-bye.My best memories were when we all got together for family reunions. I am sending each of you a big hug. Love Gary and Mary (Alworden)Moore.

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Barry Schlech

To the Kalishek Family, Cliff and I will be thinking about you as you honor Kenneth. We've included photos that I enhanced of your wedding. Nice memories

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/9g…

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Amy Noma

It was so thoughtful of you to share all of those pictures Barry. You enhanced them so beautifully. Thank... Read more It was so thoughtful of you to share all of those pictures Barry. You enhanced them so beautifully. Thank you again! It was so thoughtful of you to share all of those pictures... Read more

Barry Schlech

1966, Wedding Jan 15, 1966

Janet and Kenneth at All Saints Catholic Church Jan 15, 1966

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Gary and Mary Moore

I love this picture!! I love this picture!! I love this picture!!

Amy Noma

Oh wow how beautiful! Thank you!! Oh wow how beautiful! Thank you!! Oh wow how beautiful! Thank you!!

Ruth Brown

Such a great memory—they are so cute! Such a great memory—they are so cute! Such a great memory—they are so cute!

Cheryl Bernard

Barry, Thank you so very much for posting these photo's! It's been many years since I last saw them & they... Read more Barry, Thank you so very much for posting these photo's! It's been many years since I last saw them & they brought back great ... Read more Barry, Thank you so very much for posting these photo's!... Read more

Maxine &Jerry Vallier

Janet, J.P., Shelly, Amy, Renee, And family. Thinking of you all. So sorry for your (our) loss. We have so many memories from over the years from our childhood years, to our Alaska trip, to life in general. We will miss him forever, Love you "Johnny"

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Ruth Brown

We have made SO many wonderful memories with Ken and Janet and family over the years! Besides our husbands working together on the base, we have such fun memories of camping with them in Mountain View, AR; Gulf Shores, AL; Melbourne,FL; Kentucky Lake; New Orleans; and in Gladstone and Rock, MI,! And in recent years when they have been settled here in Memphis and we’ve been able to visit often. It was a treasure to also meet and spend time with his family members, both here and in Michigan and in Florida. Ken was the kindest soul you could ever meet—he would always help you if he possibly could, and he usually could! His was a life well lived but It’s still so hard to realize that Ken is gone from us. May he Rest In Peace.

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Mary Vito

Dear Cousins, Dear Cousins, Dear Cousins,

Mary Vito

Dear Cousins, we are sending comforting hugs and love to each of you. Johnny will be greatly missed each ... Read more Dear Cousins, we are sending comforting hugs and love to each of you. Johnny will be greatly missed each day. I pray you continue... Read more Dear Cousins, we are sending comforting hugs and love... Read more