Rose Kalabza
May 28, 1954 ~ September 1, 2021
Rose's Service will be live streamed below starting at 1:45 PM:
Rose Marie Kalabza was born May 28, 1954, to Melvin and Adeline (Seyfert) Dahl in Kenmare, ND. During Rose’s childhood the family lived in Fortuna, ND. Rose attended grade school in Flaxton, ND. The family drove to lignite every Sunday for Catholic Mass and Catechism as it was very important to her mom, Adeline. Then the family moved to Williston, ND. In Williston it is where Rose began her 48 years of working in the restaurant industry. Rose began working at the age of 13 and quit school at 15 to work and help support the family. Rose was one of the hardest working women of her time, who always put her family first.
Rose met Ed Kalabza in Williston around 1974 when she worked at the Westland Truck Stop. They later married on June 1, 1975. In their 26 years of marriage, they had 3 children Mark, Randy, and Gerri. They raised their family in Williston. While living in Williston it wasn’t unusual to walk into the “Kalabza House” and find 10-15 kids running around the house. In the early 90’s Rose and Ed opened an arcade, called M and R Arcade, to give the kids of Williston a place to hang out. Rose and Ed always made any kid feel welcome in their home and hearts. One thing Rose and Ed made sure of, was that any kid that came into their life was cared for and had someone that cared for them. Ed later passed away in Nov 2000. Rose retired in 2015 when she moved to Fargo to be closer to her kids and grandkids.
Rose will be missed by many and remembered for big family home cooked meals and her selflessness. She loved having family at her home for holidays. No one was missed. She always gave what she could and gave till the end.
Rose’s most beloved blessings to her, were her 6 grandbabies: Josh, Kayden, Cameron, Jace, Lennox and Finley. There wasn’t anything she wouldn’t do for them.
Rose is preceded in death by her husband of 26 years, Ed, her parents, Melvin and Adeline, 4 sisters Juanita, Jeanette, Rita, Faith, 2 brothers Darrell and Jerome.
Rose is survived by her kids, Mark (Katie), Randy (Melissa) Gerri (Zach), her 6 grandkids Josh, Kayden, Cameron, Jace, Lennox, Finley all of Fargo, many nieces and nephews and her sister Susan Sigloh of Williston.
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gonna miss u rose.love u always
So sorry for the loss of Rose. She was such a wonderful woman. Treated everyone like family. She always brought all the family together for holidays. Prayers to all her family and friends. May you find peace that her pain is gone. God Bless
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.She was a wonderful woman, friend and boss,. Loved her and she was such a worker, she was loved by so many. Love you all and are in my prayers. Love Pearl🙏💖
Well We had our difficulties over the years You will be missed By all of your nephews and nieces along with me Children and grandchildren And everybody in Williston I’m sure That knew you from Dakota farms And all the other places that you had worked over the years Like huskies You were the last of that generation So II have been taking it kind of hard sure did love you And I won’t miss you
I made an error on my condolences I was offering the family I said I won’t miss you that was not the correct comment I will miss you You were a loving mother and an aunt Sister grandmother Friend boss It’s and just an all around good person sending my love and prayers to all of the family
Thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Sorry for your loss🙏
I remember Rose from her early days in Flaxton. When she and I were in the second grade, and my sister, Lois was in first, my mom made the three of us matching dresses for the first day of school. The teacher thought we were triplets. Lois and Rose were dear friends for many years. God bless all who mourn Rose.
Very nice service, I watched it online. Many special memories at the Kalabza house growing up. Rest In Peace Rose. Thoughts and prayers to the family. Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Rose, you truly had one of the kindest hearts I know. We haven’t seen or spoken to each other in quite some time since life takes us on separate paths but I am grateful that you were a part of my life’s journey. I am grateful to have worked along side you, we had a lot of fun times back in the day. May your hard work ethics and generosity continue to live on in your children and grandchildren. I know they will miss you dearly but I hope they are find comfort knowing you are now enjoying your best life!
Mark, Randy, Geri and to all of Rose’s extended family, my condolences to you. May your broken hearts be healed through the precious memories you shared together.
She was the best Aunt you can ask for