James William Kaba passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021, at the Rooks
County Health Center in Plainville, KS at the age of 85. He was born to
James and Marie (Boller) Kaba on April 14, 1936, in Plainville.
James was a lifetime resident of Plainville. He attended Plainville
Grade School and graduated from Plainville High School. He entered the
United States Army following his graduation and returned home when he
was honorably discharged. James was united in marriage to Janice
(Jacobs) Kaba on October 1, 1960, in Antonino, KS. The couple was blessed
with three children: Vicki, Kim and John.
James worked in the oil field as a pumper until his early retirement
at the age of 55. He picked up a part-time job at his favorite morning
coffee place, Crawford Supply, and worked there for about 10 years. He
was a simple man that enjoyed his routine. James was conservative and
frugal when it came to himself, but generous to others. Every now and
then he would play a nickel or penny slot at a casino, but his favorite
thing to do was fish and spend time around the ones he loved. He was
always so eager to pull out his slide projector and proudly show his
military photos, family photos, and tell stories or re-live memories.
James enjoyed passing time at home watching the Royals play or checking
the stock markets. He took every day as it came, appreciated everyone in
his life, and was thankful for every moment he had - and it was evident
to those who knew him. He was a faithful servant to the Lord, attended
masses regularly, and was a member of the Knights of Columbus.
James will be greatly missed by all who knew him, but his memory
will live on in our hearts and minds. Through his life he taught us how
to live our dreams, through his example he taught us how to enjoy the
fruits of our labor, but above all, through his love he taught us how to
serve God and one another with undying devotion.
He is survived by his children, Vicki (Ken) Becker of Plainville,
Kim (Bill) Glazner of McPherson, and John (Kelly) Kaba of Hays;
brothers, Mike (Lisa) Kaba of Boulder City, NV, and Mark (Jeanie) Kaba
of Wichita; sister-in-law, Nell Kaba of Wichita; brother-in-law and dear
friend, Phil Barber of Plainville; eight grandchildren, Kurtis (Tara)
of Piedmont, OK, Jessica (Matt) Korte of Evergreen, CO, Rhiannon (Nick)
Weber of Claflin, Kennis (Kacy) Becker of Plainville, Krista (Catlin)
Zahorsky of Manhattan, KS, Kassidy (Tripp) Roy of Overland Park, KS,
Courtney Kaba of Golden, CO, Conner Glazner of McPherson, KS; and nine
great-grandchildren with one on the way.
James joins in heaven his parents, James and Marie Kaba; wife,
Janice Kaba; and siblings, Larry “Butch” Kaba, Dennis Kaba, and Maryann
Barber.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, May 19, 2021, at 2:00 PM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. Visitation
will be held at the Church on Tuesday from 4PM until 8PM with a Vigil
Service and K of C Rosary beginning at 7PM.
Memorials are suggested to the Sacred Heart Catholic Grade School
and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd
St., Plainville, KS 67663.