Michalk

Anna Mae (Ryza) Michalk died peacefully on Oct. 13 at Care Inn in La Grange. Anna Mae was born in Rabbs Prairie to Joe F. and Rosie (Tomecek) Ryza Nov. 16, 1925. She graduated from La- Grange High School and moved to Houston and worked for the Nabisco Co. She met the love of her life Larry Michalk and they married Dec. 8, 1946. They lived in Port Arthur where she worked as a loyal and dedicated Sears employee for 39 years. In 1995 they retired back to Rabbs Prairie where they enjoyed the country and built their hilltop dream home overlooking the prairie. Anna Mae was preceded in death by her parents, devoted husband of 55 years, sisters Lillian Ryza Docekal, Evelyn Ryza, Beatrice Ryza Simmons and Margaret Ryza Osborn and brother Leo Ryza. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in La Grange on Oct. 17 at 11 a.m. with Father Matthew Kinney officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church or charity of one’s choice. Fayette Memorial Funeral Home in La Grange was in charge of arrangements.