Agnes S. Stalbaum

November 11, 1916 - March 30, 2009

Funeral services will be conducted at Carlisle Funeral Home on Friday, April 3, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Susan Aikman officiating. Visitation will be Thursday from 4-8 p.m. at the funeral home, and again on Friday from 12:30 p.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be conducted at Graceland Cemetery in Valparaiso.

Agnes was born on November 11, 1916 in Bannock, Ohio to Frank and Elizabeth (Kocur) Modla, both of whom preceded her in death. On October 8, 1938 in Flatrock, MI she married James G. Stalbaum who preceded her in death on August 4, 1992.

Surviving are her sons, James (Judy) Stalbaum of Springville, TN and Ronald (Janis) Stalbaum of Ijamsville, MD, daughter Marion L. Chodzko, Oaklawn, IL, her grandchildren, Jeffrey (Jennifer), John (Carrie), Michael (fiancé Jessica Wyatt) , and Amanda Stalbaum, and Carla (Demetrius) Morris. She is also survived by 16 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchildren, and brother: Michael (Julia) Modla of Oak Lawn, IL.

She was preceded in death by her brothers John, Frank and Fred Modla, sister Sophie Skycki., daughter in law, Carlene Stalbaum and son in law Al Chodzko.

Agnes was a founding and faithful member of Hillcrest United Methodist Church, member of Cool spring Volunteer Fire Dept. Ladies Auxilary Fireflies, and the Coolspring Township Democratic Club. Agnes was a wonderful cook and baker. She often took 1st place honors at the LaPorte Co. Fair, and won blue ribbons for her cooking skill. Her delicious meals were enjoyed by many.

The family wishes to thank the nursing staff and health aides in Memory Lane and East Hall. A special thank you to Emily Maust, a hospice volunteer who visited with Agnes every day for four months. Emily gave loving care and comfort to Agnes.

Memorial contributions may be made to Goodwill Mennonite Retirement Community, 891 Dorsey Hotel Road, Grantsville, MD 21536, Garrrette Co. Hospice of Oakland MD, or American Cancer Society.

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View her video tributeAgnes S. Stalbaum, age 92, of Ijamsville, Maryland, formerly of Michigan City, age 92, died Monday, March 30, 2009 at Goodwill Mennonite Retirement Community in Grantsville, MD. Funeral services will be conducted at Carlisle Funeral Home on Friday, April 3, 2009 at 1:30 p.m. with the Rev. Susan Aikman officiating. Visitation willContinue Reading

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Uncle Jim and Family, You are in our thoughts and prayers and would like to say sorry for your loss.

sorry to hear of your loss I worked with Agnus at wolfcrest in waterford,Michigan city,In Agnus was a fun person and always had something great to discuss, and brought good things made or baked to share with us. May your memories be full of good times sincerely Marge Skwiat-gloy

To Brother James and to Brother Ronnie. My condolences at this time of loss of one of the greatest moms ever. It has been a very long time since I have seen any of you and I regret that I cannot be with you at this time. You can be sure that Jim is waiting and has prepared a great place for them to be together as always.

Jean and I send our condolences to Jim, Ron and the Stalbaum family. Fond memories of your mom and dad, the farm, the lake, the sweet corn they grew and your moms cooking.

I will always remember the summers I spent on the farm with Ronnie and James and Jim and Agnes. It was a great place full of love and friends. It was where I learned to swim. I will never forget the home made bread that Agnes made. It was a wonderful time for me as a kid. I will never those times with the Stalbaum family. Rich (But they all new me as Wendell)

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Agnes has always been a friend and a good neighbor.

I will always remember her love as a second mother to me. Her delicious pigs in a blanket were second to none. Fond memories of her I will cherish.

A fine lady, I always enjoyed visiting with her. I still use her recipes. I'm happy to have known her. My deepest sympathy to her family. Dean & Shirley Rodgers

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