James Kalny
April 21, 2016
James John Kalny, 79, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2016. Jim was born May 22, 1936 in Des Moines and was a graduate of Roosevelt High School and Drake University. He always looked out for the welfare of others and was blessed with a wonderful sense of humor.
He will be greatly missed by his wife, JoAn Kalny; sons, Jim (Kathleen) and Ben (Valerie); step-sons, Mark (Kathy), Jon (Chris), Jim (Toni) and Joe (Julie) Coy; 18 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Ann Desing and Betty Jo Marshall. Jim was preceded in death by his first wife, Janet (Holliday) Kalny; and his parents, James and Edith Kalny.
Church Service will be held Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. at Mount Olive Lutheran Church and School, 5625 Franklin Ave in Des Moines, IA. with a Celebration of Life following starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be directed to the Iowa Jewish Senior Life Center. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Tom & Susan Schaeuble
04/26/2016
We would like to extend our most sincere condolences. All of your friends at Caring Hearts Home Care have you in our thoughts and prayers.
Troy and Dorsey Paul
04/26/2016
Praying that you will be comforted by many wonderful memories of your Dad and Grandfather. Our hearts are with you all as you celebrate his life today.
David, Marianne and Amanda Grant
04/25/2016
Please accept our condolences on your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ray and Kim Ansari
04/25/2016
Our hearts go out to you and the Kalny family in your time of sorrow