Melva Jane Kalkbrenner
Melva Jane Kalkbrenner, age 97, of Beaumont, Texas, passed away on April 13,2025, at Calder Woods, Beaumont, Texas.
Melva Jane was preceded in death by Louis (Lou) Kalkbrenner and her parents, Solomon and Sophia Heisserer, and her eight siblings. She is survived by her daughter, Janie Szabo and her husband, Chuck; her son, Louis Charles Kalkbrenner and his wife, Tanya; three grandchildren, Trey Chapman, Kate Leverett and Claire Poindexter; and six great-grandchildren, Dru, Evelyn, Emilia, John, Charlie and William.
Her many friends called her Jane and to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren she was known as Ma. She was an avid lover of Bridge, game day and Bingo at St Jude’s Church. Her job at St. Elizabeth Hospital in the surgery department brought her years of fun and joy. Her example as a caregiver to her husband, Lou, taught her family members valuable life lessons.
Thank you, Ma for the Sorry games, the family dinners, especially your jambalaya, mashed potatoes and cream cheese cookies.Thank you for attending the dance recitals, graduations and sports events. Your generosity and unwavering support and pride in your family’s achievements were life changing.
We loved your fun spirit, the fishing trips, and hearing the old school music playing on your record player. You taught us a lot about love and the meaning of family. You will be dearly missed but will live on in each of us.
A gathering of Mrs. Kalkbrenner’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 5:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 24, 2025, at St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 6825 Gladys Avenue, Beaumont, with her interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont.
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Gathering of Family and Friends
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- April 23, 2025
- 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Rosary
Broussard’s Mortuary Major Dr.
- 1605, North Major Drive, Beaumont, Texas, 77713,
- April 23, 2025
- 5:30 pm
Mass of Christian Burial
St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church
- 6825, Gladys Ave, Beaumont, TX, 77706,
- April 24, 2025
- 10:00 am
Interment
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
- 4955, Pine St, Beaumont, TX, 77703,
- April 24, 2025
Janie, Chuck and family-you are in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve the loss of your sweet mother. So many wonderful childhood memories at the Kalkbrenner home. May she rest in peace.
Janie, my sincerest condolences on the loss of your sweet mom. She was such a classy, caring lady. So many Camp Fire Girls memories at St. Anne’s! I will be keeping you and your family in my prayers. Hugs.
Janie and family: My sincere condolences and may God grant you peace and healing. She was such a special person, and I am so glad I had the opportunity to get to know her some years ago.
Rest in Peace.
My condolences to Janie, brother Chuck and all the family.
Miss Jane was a wonderful fun person who will be missed 😇
Janie, so sorry to hear about your Mom’s passing. You will be celebrating the wonderful 97 yrs she was here & all the great things you & your family did together & have beautiful memories to cherish. You are all in my thoughts & prayers! Vickie
Janie, so so sorry to hear about your sweet mom! She was beautiful! Blessed to have you and looked like she lived a great life! She passed on my birthday 🙏. Hugs and our sympathies to you and chuck and family.
I had the privilege of working Jane for a few years before her retirement at St. E. She was such a sweet lady. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
What a beautiful lady she was. She was always so friendly to me. Always loved being around her and Lou when they would come to the Viators at Christmas. May she rest in peace. Prays to your family.
May she rest in peace! Fond memories of her!
Wonderful lady that I have had the privilege of knowing for years. She will be missed.
Rest in peace with Jesus my friend and condolences to the family.