Mary Ann Kallash, 92, of Troy, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024, peacefully at her home with a "Visitation of God".  She was born in Troy December 31, 1931 to Joe and Anna Mae (Martinek) Shelharvey.  Mary Ann had a sister, Blanche (Hirdina) and brother, Fred Charles.  On Oct. 20, 1951, she married Joseph Robert (Bob) Kalash.  They were married 68 years and had five children: John, Susan, Dennis, Kenneth and Joan.

Mary Ann was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  She was a devoted housewife and mother who loved baking and chasing after five children, making sure they made it to school, 4-H meetings, baseball, piano lessons, 4-H camp and the many other things her five children were involved in.  She also would have supper on the table by 6:30 p.m. for eight people every night, including her brother, Freddy.  Mary Ann's brother, Freddy, lived with the Kallash's until his passing in 2006.  After her children were grown and moved out, she took care of her grandchildren.  Every summer she would keep her grandkids for weeks at a time, taking them to Bible School and swimming lessons.

Mary Ann enjoyed traveling and she went to the Czech Republic (Old "Bohemia") to research her ancestory with Kenneth and Susan.  She was involved in several community organizations including: Lincoln County Republican Club, 4-H Club leader, Lincoln County Beef Producers and Central Committee.  Mary Ann's passion was her family and grandchildren.

Surviving are her five children: John (Malarie) Kallash, Susan (Ken) Bailey, Dennis (Toni) Kallash, Kenneth (JoAnn) Kallash and Joan (Kevin) Story.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her sister and brother.

A Funeral Mass scheduled at 10 a.m. on Wednesday,  May 29, 2024 at St. Mary's Church,  458 Main St., Hawk Point, MO.   Fr. John Keenoy to officiate. Interment to follow in Mashek Cemetery in Mashek, MO.  Serving as pallbearers are grandchildren: Kenny Kallash, Kane Kallash, Jason Bals, Kevin Bailey, Craig Bals, Connor Kallash and honorary pallbearers: Kristen Sharp, Tara Kotula, Anika Kallash and Cassidy Kallash. Memorials may be made to Mashek Cemetery or  St. Mary's Cemetery, c/o McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379 (636) 528-8244. Family and friends are invited to sign our online guest registry at: www.mccoyblossomfh.com