Hilda Josephine Kucera
November 8, 1929 ~ March 30, 2011
Hilda Josephine (Wacha) Kucera, 81, passed away March 30, 2011, at Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 2nd at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Traer, with Fr. David G. Kucera as celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Wenceslaus Cemetery, rural Clutier. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 1st at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Traer from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a public rosary at 7 p.m. Arrangements by Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids. On February 20, 1950, Hilda was united in marriage to Vitus Kucera at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, rural Vining. They lived for a short time east of Traer before moving to a farm west of Clutier. They farmed until 1984, when Vitus retired from farming. They later divorced. Hilda's passion was gardening. She grew many different varieties of flowers to place in St. Wenceslaus church and Corpus Christi chapels and her home. Her colorful gardens slowed traffic driving past the farm. One of her favorite flowers was cannas, planting in excess of 350 hills. She grew various vegetables, which she canned for her growing family, and raised and sold hundreds of boiler chickens. Hilda also enjoyed baking kolaches, rolicky, angel food cakes and pies for her family and friends. She loved playing cards with the neighbors. She also loved babysitting for her grandchildren and great grandchildren and enjoyed fishing with them. Her face would always light up when they came to Grandma K's. She always made sure she had treats to give them. Hilda was very active on various community and church committees. She was a member of the KD Lodge and Women Foresters. She also sold Stanley Home products for many years. Preceding Hilda in death were her parents, George and Louise (Chaloupek) Wacha; two brothers, Edwin and George; three sisters, Esther (Anton) Hlas, Edna (Ed) Buresh, and Rita (Charles) Hlas; one daughter Kathy; and two sons, Loren and Gerard, all three died in infancy. She is survived by 12 children, Ron of Traer, Richard (Marlene) of Cedar Falls, Fr. David of Parkersburg, Dennis (Gayle) of Traer, Barbara (Don) Hulme of Denver, Michael (Karen) of Des Moines, Martin (April) of Traer, Betty Devine of Des Moines, Janice (Jack) Halupnick of Traer, Brian (Susan) of Cedar Rapids, Kevin (Pam) of Toledo, and Julie (Al) Nuzum of Baxter. Hilda is also survived by 30 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Irene (Milo) Dvorak, Traer and Marcella Dvorak, Toledo; two sister-in-laws, Rose Wacha and LeNora Wacha, both of Toledo; and a brother-in-law, Ed Buresh, Traer. A memorial fund has been established.
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I am sorry to hear about Hilda’s passing but as we all know this is a fact of life. She suffered so much, that makes it easier to let go. All of you are in my prayers. Aunt Mary Ann
It saddens me to know she is gone. Though her pain is over, and her life with the Lord has just begun. She left
us all a wonderful gift of
“Memories”
We will miss her
“I love You Aunt Hilda”
My Deepest Sympathy
to ALL my cousins
and their families
Love Carol – “George”
Our thoughts and prays are with you during this time.
We are truly sorry to hear about the loss of our co-worker/friends mother.
You and your family are in our prayes.
God Bless.
We are truly sorry to hear about the loss of our co-worker/friends mother.
You and your family are in our prays.
God Bless.
I am so sorry to hear of Hilda’s passing. I enjoyed visiting with her. She always had a smile and time to ask about my life. My heart goes out to your family. May God Bless Hilda and her family.
Fr. David, I just want you to know I am thinking of you and have you in my prayers. Has been a long time since Mason City. My sincerest sympathy is with you and all your family.
May Hilda rest in the peacefullness of God’s gentle arms and enjoy the flower gardens of heaven.
We were sadened to hear of the death of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers
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My deepest sympathy in the passing of Hilda. I remember her involvement with us girls in Foresters. I can vividly remember playing card games at the Forester Honor dinners. Find strength in your memories and know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
~Deb
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother.Hold your memories close as you go through this difficult time.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Julie and family ~ I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. I know she suffered a great deal and you have all been through so much. May you find the comfort in knowing she is in a better place.
With sympathy,
Julie
Sorry to hear of Hilda’s passing. she is now in the Garden above watcher over us all! I have many memories of Hilda as a child.
So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
We had a great gift the Lord had given us in Aunt Hilda. We had laughter, a teacher and a nurturer. My childhood is full of great memories with her. When my mother passed and I needed some guidance on how to make kolache dough, I knew just who to turn to. Bless her now as she is with her Father reaping her rewards. Love ya dearly Aunt Hilda
Fr. David, please know that all of us here are thinking of you and your family at this time. We are sorry for your loss. God Bless.
Dear Brian & Sue, I am so sorry to read about your Mother’s death. I will keep you in my prayers knowing God will comfort you in your time of sorrow.
We are so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Dear Kucera Family,
Know of my sympathy and prayers at the death of your mother. Unfortunately I am unable to join you for the wake and funeral. I will offer a Mass for her and your family.
In Christ,
Fr. Dennis Quint
Mike,
Dana, I and the family are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Sincerely
I am sad to hear of Hilda’s passing. She was such a nice lady, always smiling. I remember being in Foresters with her, too. She kept all of us girls in line, which likely wasn’t always easy. My family and I will be lifting all of you up in prayer and love. I am sorry that I will not be able to attend the visitation or funeral. Hugs to you all… Kathy
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We have many fond memories of when Hilda and Dave worked at the Toledo Chronicle. We extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family.
Our world has lost a wonderful lady, but Heaven now has a wonderful soal.She will keep all on their toes. Good-bye dear “Voshka”Judee and Lyle aka “HIM’
The true mother of so many; I miss you.
I’m so sorry to read of Hilda’s passing. I know she has left a legacy of love and family that will live on. My prayers are with you all.
My thoughts and prayers are with you now. Hilda was always like another Grandma to me and she will be greatly missed. May God lift her in his arms for she is now home…
I wish I could have been there today for Aunt Hilda’s funeral to say goodbye. I will always remember the smile she always had on her face! She leaves behind a beautiful legacy and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are will all my cousins and thier families. Love you all.
So sorry for your loss. Hilda was a grand lady and will be missed. I always enjoyed visiting with Hilda at the Toledo Farmers Market.Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Dawn Troutner
Market manager of Toledo Farmers Market
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We just heard of your moms passing this evening. We were so sorry to hear this. Your mom was always so cheerful and as you all were growing up, you were all so neat and tidy. Makes one wonder how she did it with so many kids. Please accept our sympathy and may you find comfort not only in your faith, family and friends, but in all those quiet times remembering all those special times with your mom. She will always be with you in spirit. God Bless.
THE OWL’S STRENGTH – MY GRANDMA K.
If Grandmother Owl comes and sits nearby, it may indicate a need to peer into the darkness and face our fears. Or, a great mystery that is unfolding will be revealed by looking deeper into its meaning.
Grandmother Owl is often thought to come to those who need to let go of some part of their life that is no longer physically needed.
As a guide, the owl teaches us to see and hear past shadows, beyond fear and darkness, though to the other side that promises light, happiness and knowledge.
Grandma K:
May you find eternal peace and rest with your Lord. We take solace in knowing that God welcomes you with open arms into his Kingdom. Thank you for being such an amazing inspiration to your family. I am overjoyed that you now have the opportunity to be with your parents, your siblings that have passed on before you and your children that you never had the chance to know. They will get to spend eternity with their mother…they will get to experience the joy that we have experienced all our lives. Thank you. Thank you for being an inspiration and pillar of strength for our family. Thank you in advance for watching over us. You truly are the “owl” that has taught all of us to see and hear past shadows, beyond fear and darkness, through the other side that promises light, happiness, and knowledge.
Love you so very much:
Nicole