Obituary: Pauline "Polly" Kujawa

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In memory of

Pauline "Polly" Kujawa

of Kadoka, South Dakota, died on Friday, November 23, 2012 at the Kadoka Nursing Home in Kadoka at the age of 89

Pauline “Polly” Heid was born May 27, 1923, in Kimball, Minnesota, the second of four children born to John and Gertrude (Bach) Heid. She grew up and attended Cathedral High School in St. Cloud, Minnesota, and later worked as a phone-switchboard operator for a transportation company. As a young lady, Polly enjoyed boating, swimming in the lake, roller skating, playing the accordion and violin, movies and dancing.
Polly met Ed Kujawa when her good friend, Retta (Ed’s sister), introduced them. They were married November 24, 1949, in Luxemburg, Minnesota. They made their way to Kadoka when Ed worked for J.F. Anderson Lumber Company. They purchased the business in 1961, and renamed it to Kadoka Lumber and Supply Company. They operated this until 1991 when they sold the business to their son Jim and his wife Arlene.
Polly not only cooked for her family, but she was a cook at the nursing home for many years. She was a devoted mother who was home for her children and attended sporting events for all six of her children.
Polly was a member of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, the Altar Society, and taught CCD Classes. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, PTA and helped organize blood drives. She enjoyed sewing, bridge club and planting flowers. For over 20 years, she walked two or more miles every morning. And, she made time to go to daily Mass early in the morning before making breakfast for her family.
Polly’s husband Ed preceded her in death on April 10, 2006. She continued to make her home in Kadoka. She moved into the Kadoka Nursing Home on December 14, 2010, where she has since resided.
Survivors include her six children Joanne Berheim and her husband Tom of Forbes, North Dakota, Jim Kujawa and his wife Arlene of Kadoka, Ken Kujawa and Denise of Huntsville, Missouri, Karen Kujawa and her husband Jack Henderson of Littleton, Colorado, Rita Endres and her husband Scott of Maple Grove, Minnesota, and Rhonda Schultz of Gilbert, Arizona; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one sister Delores Gunderson of St. Paul, Minnesota; and a host of other relatives and friends.
In addition to her husband Ed, Polly was preceded in death by her parents; one brother Jerry Heid; and one sister Christine Scheeler.
Visitation was held 6-7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 27, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Kadoka, with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial was held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 28, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Kadoka, with Father Bryan Sorensen as celebrant.
Interment was at the Kadoka Cemetery.
A memorial has been established to Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, and the Kadoka Nursing Home.

MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIAL
Wednesday, November 28, 2012 - 10:00 a.m.
Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church
Kadoka, South Dakota

CELEBRANT
Father Bryan Sorensen

MUSIC
Jo Anne Stilwell - Pianist
Mary Graupmann - Guitarist
Diane Hogen - Vocalist
“Amazing Grace”
Sung by Polly’s Granddaughters
Colette Jones - Stephanie Beynon
Trista Hedderman - Chelsea McBride
Britni Schnabel - Abby Endres
Jodi Leeper - Trina Thorn

READERS
Deontae Thorn - Caleb Jones
Jack Henderson

USHERS
Joe Leutenegger - Bud Olney

GIFT BEARERS
Payton and Aidan Hedderman

PALLBEARERS
Jeremy Kujawa - Nicholas Rhinehart
Chase Endres - Chad Beynon
Matt Berheim - Travis Thorn
B.J. Leeper - Chase McBride - Scott Jones

INTERMENT
Kadoka Cemetery
Kadoka, South Dakota

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Visitation: 6-7 p.m. on Tuesday, November 27, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Kadoka.
Prayer service: 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 27, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church.
Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 28, at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Kadoka.
Interment: Kadoka Cemetery.
A memorial has been established to Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church, and the Kadoka Nursing Home.

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We are so sorry to hear about your Mom passing. It is so hard to lose a parent. May God comfort your hearts and give you peace. So sorry Joanne, I know this is very difficult. ~ Delmer & Konnie Maunu 405 5th St Frederick, SD 57441 (11/23/2012)
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Take care.

God's Blessings,
Jake, April, Riley & Tara ~ Jake & April Schofield Philip (11/23/2012)
Jim, Arlene, and all of Polly's loved ones: We are so sorry for your great loss. May you find the comfort and love from God as well as from each other to soothe your sorrow. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Our Love, Mike & Shar ~ Mike & Shar Moses Philip (11/23/2012)
I am so sorry to hear of Polly's passing. She was always a grand woman and a great friend to me when I lived in Kadoka. She leaves a legacy of fantastic people in her kids, grandkids and on. Prayers to all... ~ JoAnne Gauer Mesa, AZ (11/23/2012)
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know we care, and you will be in our prayers. ~ Roxy and Ray Formanek Hermosa, South Dakota (11/23/2012)
Our Prayers and Thoughts are with you and your
fanily.May the good Lord help you through this sad
time of your life, now she is reunited with your Dad ~ Lloyd-Terri Johnston Kadoka (11/23/2012)
To the Kujawa family - our thoughts and prayers are with you. Remembering Polly's smile! ~ Mike and Lib Thomas 210 Hunting Hills Drive, Aiken, South Carolina (11/23/2012)
Jim and Arlene and Family, So sorry to hear about your Mom, all of you will be in your prayers. God's peace and love be with you all. Diana ~ Chris and Diana Elwood Volborg, MT (11/23/2012)
My prayers are with all of you. I have a lot of good memories of your mom. Always treated us so well when we came out to visit. Karen I will never forgot our bus trip Sharon and I took out to see you and your mom and dad took us to the Black Hills. Hold onto all those great memories of mom. She's in Heaven with her brother Jerry now. My sympathy.

to see you when we were teenagers and your mom and dad took us to the Black Hills. ~ Linda (Heid)Plamann 70230 335th Kimball,Mn. 55353 (11/23/2012)
My thoughts are with your family at this very sad time.Polly and Ed were such good neighbors. To see all you kids stop to see them made them so happy. Think of the good times as I will. Monica ~ Monica Merchen Pierre,SD (11/23/2012)
Sorry to hear of Polly's passing. She was such a neat lady. Always smiling. I have a lot of memories of her from growing up in Kadoka. She always kept me "updated" on her families and especially Colette and her family. She will be missed by all. Prayers for all of you during these tough days ahead of you. ~ Ellie (Brown) Bettelyoun Lander, Wyoming (11/23/2012)
Arlene, Jim, and Families: I am sorry to hear about your loss of Polly. This is tough time but may you have God's peace. Love, Patsy ~ Patsy Larson Gillette, WY (11/23/2012)
We're sorry we can't be there with you, but we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Frank and Anne Marie ~ Frank and Anne Marie Kujawa Sanborn, MN (11/23/2012)
We are very sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. I will always cherish the memories of our times together in St. Cloud, at family reunions, and most of all of your visits with us in Sanborn, MN when we were kids.

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sadness.

Love,

John, Louisa, Katie and Matthew ~ John, Louisa, Katie and Matthew Kujawa Mankato, MN (11/23/2012)
I had the pleasure of seeing Polly this summer on one of our trips back to Kadoka. It seemed she remembered me. She was always such a sweet and gentle lady. I am sorry for your loss. But rest assured she is dancing on the streets of gold and content. Love to you Rita & Rhonda. ~ Teresa Smith (Burton) Little Rock, AR (11/23/2012)
Dear Kujawa Cousins, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We hope that all of you will take comfort in the love that your Mom and Dad had for each other and for all of you, the wonderful family they had and the wonderful families that you have. Quite a legacy! ~ Charlie and Sandy Slater Long Beach, CA (11/23/2012)
My sympathies to all of you. Aunt Polly was such a dear woman; always had time to listen and to visit. You must all have such wonderful memories of her; treasure those. I know my mother always admired her older sister. Sorry I can't be there for the funeral but my thoughts and prayers are with you all. ~ Kathy Borgen 16671 Lakeview Ct Lakeville, MN 55044 (11/23/2012)
Kujawa family,
Prayers for peace in your hearts and your minds
Polly ~ what a wonderful person!
We so enjoyed visiting her in Kadoka a few years back.
She welcomed our family with Lemonade and cookies. Our kids were younger, but they still remember how kind and pleasant she was. She was so interesting to listen to.
Our sincere sympathy to all of you. ~ Cindy (Heid) Geislinger Watkins, MN (11/23/2012)
To Pauline's Family:
I am so sorry for your loss. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. Please find comfort in the following Bible verse, John 11: 11 where Jesus said: “... Lazarus our friend has gone to rest, but I am journeying there to awaken him from sleep.” Please also find comfort in knowing that our Almighty Heavenly Father holds out the hope of the resurrection and the ability to see our loved ones again. ~ D. Anderson San Mateo, California (11/23/2012)
I have such great memories of Polly, she always had snacks for us kids when were playing at her house. Lots of hours spent playing tag, kickball, house and Barbies...times I will never forget. Our sincere sympathy to all of you, cherish the memories!! ~ Holly (Vosberg) Nemec Midland (11/23/2012)
To Polly's family,
You are in our thoughts and prayers! Know that we have been thinking of all of you! God Bless and cherish the memories! College friend of Rhonda's! ~ John & Terry Pudenz Gilbert, AZ (11/23/2012)
Our sympathy to the family in the loss of Polly. We enjoyed many a Sunday morning breakfast in her company as well as trips in the little van to appointments. It was always a joy to see her bright smile. ~ Bill and Marsha Sumpter Kadoka (11/23/2012)
Kujawa family,
My sympathies to your family in this time of grief. May you find peace and comfort in the memories you hold. ~ Janet (Heid) Krasowski 6005 Loring Drv Minnetirsta MN (11/23/2012)
Jim, Joanne, Ken, Karen, Rita, Rhonda and Kujawa family:
I am so sorry to hear about Polly. She and your Dad raised six great children and had a very strong faith. I can remember her wonderful smile and kind words whenever we would run into each other in Kadoka. May your memories give you strength and comfort. ~ Roxy McCormick Schmit Spearfish, SD (11/23/2012)
Dear Kujawa family,
You were blessed to have a special woman as your mother and grandmother. Polly was a beautiful lady in the truest sense of the word. I'll always remember her kindness to Louisa, my mom when she was in the nursing home. God bless and comfort you all. ~ Kenny & Lyndy Ireland Philip (11/23/2012)
Dear Kujawa children,
I was just told by my sisters about Polly's passing, and I wanted to extend my sympathy to each of you. Having grown up in Kadoka and in the same church, I'll always remember Polly's kind smile and kind blue eyes. ~ Jayne Rock 3444 41st Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55406 (11/23/2012)