Elphin Lodge resident celebrates nine decades of life

Elphin Lodge resident Molly Kalk celebrated her 90th birthday on August 31.

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Born and raised in Witbank, Molly married Arnold Kalk in 1948.

They settled in Springs, where Arnold had a long career as a land surveyor and town planner.

That is where they raised their three children Marilyn, Melanie and Anthony.

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Molly is dedicated to her family and is proud of her nine grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

The latest addition to the family, a girl, was born one week before Molly became a nonagenarian.

She lists her greatest achievement as raising beautiful children but was also a keen gardener and bridge player.

“Our granny has the highest level of unconditional love for all of us and is always involved in every aspect of our lives.

“We have grown up encapsulated with the knowledge that no matter what, our Granny Molly is always thinking, worrying and praying for us in every detail of our daily lives. We’ve been blessed to have been brought up in her bubble of love,” said granddaughter Ilanit Gerson.

The Rand Aid retirement village has been Molly’s home for the past 10 years.

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