Charles Irwin (Toby) Kalkas, son of Fred and Hulda (McIntosh) Kalkas, was born on September 20, 1931 in Shenandoah, Iowa. He passed away, surrounded by his family at his side, at his home north of Shenandoah early Friday morning, July 20, 2012 following a courageous bout with cancer.

Toby's early years were spent in the communities of Imogene, Arkansas and Shenandoah. On November 10, 1990 he was united in marriage to Valerie Kay Ryan in Shenandoah. Toby was well known for being the owner and operator of his own salvage yard.

Some of his hobbies included fishing, camping, dancing and traveling on his motorcycle. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

He was preceded in death by his first wife Hazel; his parents; son Duane; grandson Christopher, great-grandson Cody; siblings Winchell, Jim, J.R., Sis, Jenny, Bill, Mary Ellen, Willard and Floyd.

Those left to cherish is memory include his wife Kay of Shenandoah; nine children, Terry and wife Darlene of Perry, AR, Karen and husband David of Perry, IA, Joan and husband Carroll of Stanton, IA, Judy and husband Lonnie of Oakland, IA, Becky and husband Robert of Nashville, TN, Willie and wife Needie of Nebraska City, NE, Patty and husband Les of Shenandoah, IA, David and wife Heather of Shenandoah, IA and Donnie and wife Julie of Fairfield, IA; 25 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.