WATERTOWN/MARSHALL--Breyanna R. Kalk, age 17, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 7, 2016. She was born March 12, 1999, in Madison to Tosha Nelson and Craig Kalk. She spent most of her life growing up in Marshall and Watertown. Breyanna attended Marshall Senior High School and was very excited to graduate in May of 2017. Breyanna had a smile that could light up a room and a laugh that made others crack up along with her. She had a big heart and would always make sure she took care of the ones she loved. As a child, Breyanna's love for animals led her to work with horses and cows. She loved going on hikes, exploring nature and visiting beautiful places while on road trips with her family. One of her favorite places was the beach. She also loved the outdoors and all animals. Breyanna had a special bond with her siblings and they always watched out for one another. She shared her family's love of music and spent many years listening to her dad play guitar. Breyanna was a daddy's girl that loved to fix cars and garden with him. She looked up to many of her teachers and people that helped her during her last few years.
Breyanna is survived by her mother Tosha "Mommy" Przekurat; sister Ebonee Przekurat; two brothers Craig Kalk Jr. and Jadyn Teichmiller; maternal grandparents Jean Nelson and Bill Greenwood; three great grandmothers Marlyn Nelson, Audrey Kalk and Dolores Miller; paternal grandparents Roxanne "Nana" and Randy "Papa" Kalk; stepmother Natasha "Mama" Kalk two uncles Justin Nelson and Matt Kalk; four aunts Canji Huebner, Mallissa Nelson-Greenwood, Kristin Kalk and Erica Bourgois; cousins and great aunts and great uncles. She left behind many close friends that will miss her very much. She was preceded in death by her father Craig Kalk Sr.; her great grandfathers Elton Kalk and Guy Nelson. A memorial service was held at CRESS FUNERAL HOME, 1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, on Thursday, August 18, 2016, at 3:30 p.m. Father Mike Tess officiated. A visitation was held at the funeral home on Thursday from 1:30 p.m. until the time of service. A private family service was held at Jensen Funeral & Cremation in Columbus.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Breyanna Kalk Memorial Fund directed to the Farmers and Merchants Union Bank, 150 W. James St. Columbus, WI, 53925.
The family thanks God for blessing us with the time we had with our beautiful Breyanna. Your beautiful soul will live on in others you saved because of your generous gift as an organ donor. May your soul rest in peace. Until we meet again, we love you always and forever.