James C. Kolacek

James Clement "Kake" Kolacek, age 64, of West, passed away Saturday evening, September 17, 2005 at his residence. A rosary will be recited 8:00 p.m. on Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, by Rev. Ed Karasek. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption, with Monsignor Mark Deering as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery near West. Mr. Kolacek was born on October 9, 1940 in West, the son of Clement Frank and Estelle (Archer) Kolacek. He graduated from West High School in 1958 and then attended North Texas University. He was owner of the Kolaceks Kolace Kitchen and Caf in West for over thirty years and the Kolacek-Coleman Lumber Company. Kake loved to watch all sports on television, especially football games and enjoyed hunting and gambling. His grandchildren were very special to him and he enjoyed knowing all about their sports and school activities. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West and Knights of Columbus Council #2305 in West. His parents and an infant brother, Bill, precede him in death. Survivors include his son, Jimbo Kolacek and his wife Christy of West; three daughters, Kimberly Pace and husband James of Sulphur Springs, Karrie Kolacek of Hillsboro and Kelly Kolacek of West; one brother, Tim Kolacek of Sulphur Springs; nine grandchildren, Chance Kolacek, Kade Pace, Krista Pace, Koey Pace, Karrah Gonzalez, Katelynn Gonzalez, Kole Thompson, Kristyn Kolacek and Karson Kolacek; and many friends. Memorials may be made to West Ambulance Association, St. Mary's Parish Center or Waco Scottish Rite, 2801 W. Waco Dr., Waco, Texas 76707.