Ann Radetsky Toltz Obituary (2008) - Overland Park, Kansas

Ann Radetsky Toltz, 97, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2008. Funeral services will be held at The Louis Memorial Chapel on Wednesday, March 12 at 2:00pm. Burial at Sheffield Cemetery. Ann was born February 22, 1911 to Sam and Lena Green. At age 3, she traveled with her family from Poland on the last ship headed for America before WWI. Soon after graduating from Paseo High School, she married Abe Radetsky with whom she had four children. Ann and Abe worked together for many years operating Brown Drug. During all their married years she was a devoted mother, wife and homemaker. She opened her home to her children’s friends, happily inviting them to stay for dinner and feast on her oatmeal cookies, strudel or apple pie. Abe passed away in 1965, and 13 years later, Ann married Israel Toltz of Denver. She was welcomed by a large and loving family, and lived there for 23 years. With the loss of her two beloved daughters, Barbara and Shana, Ann faced the most difficult time in her life. As always, she remained strong, not wanting to burden others with her grief. Ann returned to this area at the age of 92, and lived happily and independently at the Atriums. There she learned yoga, played cards, impeccably took care of her finances, and most importantly, made wonderful new friends. She also maintained the family calender, remembering some 140 family occasions yearly. Until the last moment of her life, she maintained her amazing wit, dispensed her wisdom, and lovingly cared for her family. She died as she lived, surrounded by loved ones, asking little and giving much. Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Lena Green; sister, Rose Pinchick; brother, Max Green; her first husband, Abe Radetsky; daughters, Shana Caplan and Barbara Sak; and her second husband, Israel Toltz. She was adored by a large family, all of whom will remember her when they wrap themselves in the beautyfully hand-knitted afghans she made for them. Her son and daughter-in-law, Stuart and Harriet Radetsky; daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Lew Berey and son-in-law, Gerald Sak. Ten grandchildren and their spouses: Rob Lane, Bruce (Brenda) Lane, Jim (Chris) Lane, Lindy (Bill) Epstein, Amy Radetsky (Luis Bruder), Brian (Stacey) Rothman, Anthony Rothman, Allison (Ron) Yurman, Dana (Neal) Schwartz and Brian (Randy) Sak. Fifteen great-grandchildren: Amy Lane, Jillian Lane, Alex Lane, Shayna Lane, Laura Lane, Jonathon Epstein, Molly Epstein, Eric Lane, Brett Rothman, Natalie Rothman, Eliza Rothman, Jonah Yurman and Aaron Yurman, Lydia Schwartz and Melanie Schwartz. Three great-great-grandchildren: Madeline Nagle, Anabella Nagle and Maximus Nagle. She also leaves loving nieces and nephews: Warren and Ruth Toltz, Roberta and Bernie Naiman and their wonderful families; over 50 other special nieces and nephews; her sister-in-law, Florence Radetsky, dear friends at the Atriums, and cousin and special friend, Shirley Melton. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to a charity of one’s choice.