Monica Kula

Monica "Minnie" M. Kula, age 88, formerly of Columbus, peacefully passed into the arms of her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ at Genoa Long Term Care Wednesday, November 11, 2020.

Family Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at St. Anthony Catholic Church. A private family Rosary will be broadcast at 3:00 p.m. Monday, November 16, 2020 on the McKown Funeral Home Facebook page. To access the Facebook page, click here . There will be a public visitation 5-7 p.m. on Monday at the funeral home. The Funeral Mass will also be broadcast on Facebook.

All CDC guidelines will be followed. Masks are required.

Monica "Minnie" Sliva was born May 2, 1932 to Joseph & Mary (Yelli) Sliva. She grew up in Columbus and attended St. Anthony Grade School. Monica was united in marriage to Joseph C. Kula November 25, 1953 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus. To this union five children were born. She was a homemaker most of her life. She worked at the Columbus Community Hospital in the laundry department and helped with cleaning. She also cleaned at the Columbus Manor, 7 Knight motel, and Econo Lodge. Monica is a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church and a former member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Platte Center.

Monica is survived by:
Daughter: Theresa "Terri" Hansen of Columbus
Daughter Susan (Rod) Rinne of Columbus
Son Mike (Deb) Kula of Rising City
Son Chuck (Jackie) Kula of Gretna
Son Steve (Amy) Kula of Silver Creek
10 Granchildren, 7 Great Grandchildren
Brother: Virgil Sliva of Columbus

She is preceded in death by:
Parents Joseph & Mary Sliva
Husband Joseph C. Kula
Brothers: Richard, Donald & Leonard Sliva
Sisters: Jean Stachura, Kitty Tomich, Helen O'Brien & Infant sister Anna Mae
Son-in-law: Roger Hansen
Grandson: Donnie George