Catherine Frances Kolarik Obituary
The passing of Catherine Frances Kolarik of Dayton, Texas occurred on August 28, 2026. Catherine, born on April 21, 1930, shared life with family, friends, and community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Catherine Frances Kolarik to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Steve Valcoviak and Mary McClosky Valcoviak; her husband Ike Kolarik; her sons, Gary Kolarik and Dennis Kolarik; and her siblings, Eugene Valcoviak and Barbara Stegent.
She is survived by: her children, Gerald Kolarik (Carol), Arnold Kolarik (Leah), Paul Kolarik (SueAnne), Craig Kolarik (MaryLee), Charlene Railsback (Ted) and Juanita Zaruba (Kent); her siblings-in-law, George Kolarik (Toddice), Mary Ann Thamm, Barbara Ann Meche and Mary Bell Valcoviak; her grandchildren, Kathy Parker (Robert), Julie Mangum (Dallas), Amy Singer (Kyle), Kelli Kolarik, Kristen Risch (Bobby), Zach Kolarik (Ashley), Erik Kolarik (Crystal), Dylan Kolarik (Katelynn), Dr Tania Kolarik, Tanner Hilyard, Kaitlyn Craft (Jackson), Lindsey Stegall, Hannah Ray, Carson Kolarik and Mindy Kolarik; her great grandchildren, Kaylee Parker, Kamryn Parker, Keaton Parker, Matthew Mangum, Brooklynn, Luke Mangum, Clark Mangum, Cole Davidson, Collin Singer, Lane Kolarik, Carli Kolarik, Cori Kolarik, Madison Zaruba, Ava Risch, Phillip Risch, Peyton Risch, Greenlea Risch, Ethan Kolarik, Lainey Kolarik, Everett Kolarik, Emmett Kolarik, Emma Kolarik, Camille Kolarik, Chase Kolarik, Hayden Kolarik, Hayes Craft, Bodhi Craft and Henry Short; and her great great grandchildren, Kendall Mangum, Matthew Mangum Jr. and Mylah Martinez. She is also survived by extended family members, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Anne's Catholic Church, Eastgate.
