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J. N. FAGG

Shiner Gazette, 16 Aug 1899

A KILLING AT YOAKUM.

J. N. Fagg Assassinated – A Party Is Under Arrest.

Yoakum, DeWitt Co., Tex., Aug. 11. – J. N. Fagg, leader of the Yoakum cornet band and manufacturer of soda water, was shot and instantly killed in the rear of the band headquarters on Front street, at about 8:45 Thursday night. Fagg, who was practicing with the other members of the band, left the quarters and said he would be back in a minute. When he had gotten outside the report of a pistol was heard, and upon investigation he was found dead upon the ground at the rear of the building. Deputy Sheriff Ike Griffith of Shiner was sent for and brought a bloodhound to trail the assassin. The dog soon caught the trail and followed it to the home of C. A. Pelzer, in the eastern part of the city. Pelzer was arrested and taken to Halletsville this afternoon, where he will be given an examining trial tomorrow. Fagg, who was a member of the Masonic lodge, was buried under the auspices of that order in the city cemetery this afternoon.

He leaves a wife and one child.

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Shiner’s blood hound under the charge of Deputy Sheriff I. W. Griffith, did some good work at Yoakum last Thursday night. A short time after the killing of J. N. Fagg, Deputy Griffith arrived on the ground with the dog. The hound at once took the trail at the place of the killing and followed it across the vacant lot to the round house yards, going through the round house grounds and passing out the gate facing the passenger depot. From that point the trail led to Pelzer’s house. Upon arrival there the hound entered the house and jumped upon the bed in which Pelzer had been found a few minutes before. The dog then followed the trail back to the calaboose, where Pelzer had been taken in the meantime, and upon arrival there picked Pelzer from the three prisoners confined therein. The Yoakum people are as proud of the dog, as is Mr. Griffith, and gave him unstinted praise for his trailing qualities. They insisted on having a picture of the dog, before he returned to Shiner. [Unknown burial place]

Contributed by Matt Cross

FREDERICK WILLIAM FAHRENTHOLD

Weimar Mercury, 16 Aug 1902, page 1

Speaking of Mr. Fahrenthold, who died recently in that city, the Hallettsville New Era says:

F. W. Fahrenthold was born August 4, 1826, in Prussia, and emigrated to Texas in the autumn of 1850, settling near Frelsburg, Colorado County. In 1856 he married Miss Ottllie Grobe and moved to New Ulm. His wife died in 1861 after bearing him four children all of whom are yet living. They are Mrs. Leo Kroschel, Mrs. Joe Stanzel of this city, Manfred Fahrenthold of near here and Paul Fahrenthold of Dreyer, Gonzales County.

During the war Mr. Fahrenthold hauled freight by wagon from New Ulm to Brownsville, and in passing through this section became acquainted with Mrs. Elstner, a widow who owned a small farm north of town. They were married in 1864 and moved shortly after to town and opened a store. During the turbulent period immediately following the close of the war, his store was nearly cleaned out by a band of “jayhawkers”. He began again, however, and conducted various commercial enterprises until 1888, when he permanently retired from active business. His second wife proceeded him to the grave some 12 years. She was the mother of C. B. Elstner, deceased, and a step mother of J. F. Elstner, now of San Antonio. A half-brother and a half-sister, Mrs. Hillje and Louis Hillje, both of Weimar, are besides his children, the only near relatives Mr. Fahrenthold had at the time of his death.

Transcribed by Sharon Sutton. Note from Sally Fahrenthold: his half-brother, Louis Charles Fahrenthold, was also a survivor.

MAX FAHRENTHOLD

Colorado County Citizen
Jan 6, 1898

Hallettsville Herald: After a lingering illness, Max Fahrenthold died at the home of his father, August Fahrenthold, at twelve o'clock Friday night, aged 25 years and six months to a day. He became ill with a complication of liver trouble in May, and since then he was never able to rally. A mild form of dropsy hastened his death. The burial took place Saturday morning. Max was a good, quiet boy and will be missed by those who were associated with him.

Max Fahrenthold, 24 June 1871 - 24 Dec 1897, son of August and Auguste Emma Fiebig Fahrenthold, is buried in the Hallettsville City Cemetery. Contributed by Regena Williamson

MINNA LANGFELD FAHRENTHOLD

Weimar Mercury, 22 May 1897, page 5

Died, on Saturday, May 15th, at 11:30 a.m. at her home in this city, after an illness of some weeks, Mrs. Minna Fahrenthold, wife of August Fahrenthold, aged 45 years, 3 months and 15 days. She leaves a sorrowing husband and several children. The remains were followed to their last rest on Sunday by a large concourse of relatives and friends. The New Era extends condolence to the bereaved family.—Halletsville New Era.

Mrs. Fahrenthold was the mother of our friend and fellow-townsman, Mr. Herman Fahrenthold, was an estimable lady, and her death has caused great sorrow among her relatives and numerous friends in this section. We extend sincere condolence to the bereaved relatives in their loss.

Minna Fahrenthold, 24 Jan 1852-15 May 1897, was buried in the Hallettsville City Cemetery. Photo contributed by Sally Fahrenthold.

FAIKUS Child

Halletsville Herald
13 Sep 1900

We are sorry to report the death of the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Faikus. It was laid to rest in the St. Mary's cemetery last Tuesday.

ISADOR FAJKUS

Lavaca County Tribune

Isidor Fajkus dies Tuesday.

Isidor F. Fajkus, 67, died at his home in Sweet Home, March 10^th.  Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 11^th at the Kubena Funeral Home at 8:30 a.m. and then to the Sweet Home Catholic Church where a Requiem Mass was said.  Rev. Emmett B. Kolodzie officiated at the services.

Pallbearers were Legionnairers, E.J. Valenta, Jno. Berkovsky, Frank Makovy, Lawrence Hermes, J.L. Wendt, B J. Herbst. 

The deceased was born Ocotber 10^th, 1891 and in October 16^th, 1922 he was united in marriage with Letha Hagan in Cuero.  Mrs. Fajkus died September 6^th, 1958.

Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. Barbara Valis of Sweet Home; two brothers, Frank Fajkus of Koerth and Jno. Fajkus of Beasley.  Two sisters, Mrs. Barbara Neuvar of Victoria and Mrs. Carrie Kouba of Moulton.

Contributed by Regena Williamson

JERRY FALTISEK

Victoria Advocate, 2 Jul 1967

Jerry Faltisek

HALLETTSVILLE - Jerry Faltisek, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Faltisek of Sugarland, died Saturday in a local hospital.

Funeral services were held at 5:30 p.m. at Kubena Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Moulton Catholic Cemetery.

Surviving besides the parents are a brother, Erwin Wayne Faltisek of Sugarland; the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Angelina Koncaba of Hallettsville and the paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Faltisek of Moulton.

Contributed by Matt Cross

JANE FARRELL

Hallettsville Herald
12 Feb 1891

Contributed by Regena Williamson

CLARA LAUTENBERG FERNAU

Weimar Mercury
3 June 1893

Our neighboring town of Sublime was thrown into a state of mourning Saturday by the sudden death of Mrs. Wm. Fernau. Her death was brought about by the disastrous result of an expected happy event, and instead of our esteemed young friend, Mr. Fernau, being able to rejoice at the coming of an heir he is weighed down with grief consequent upon the loss of his beloved life partner. She was buried Sunday.

Colorado County Citizen
June 1, 1893

Oakland Newsy Notes

Friends here were sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Clara Fernace [Fernau], consort of Mr. W. C. Fernace of Sublime, which occurred in that place last Friday night.  Mrs. Fernace was raised here and was married to W. C. Fernace a little over a year ago.  Deceased has many relatives residing in Oakland.  Those who attended her funeral from here were Mr. and Mrs. G. Albert, Mr. and Mrs. Valentine Schott, Mr. and Mrs. H. Sachs, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. and Mrs. H. J. Strunk, Mrs. R. Van Wagner and Mrs. Johannah Grobe.

Transcribed by Ernest Mae Seaholm

CLARA ROTHER FERNAU

The Lavaca County Tribune, 1961

Mrs. Clara Fernau Dies At 79 Years

Mrs. Clara (M. G.) Fernau, 79 resident of the Sublime-Vietnna area for many years, died Saturday, October 21, at 6:20 a.m. in the Renger Memorial Hospital in Hallettsville.

Funeral services were held at the Kubena Funeral Home in Hallettsville at 2:00 p.m., and at 2:30 p.m. at the Sublime Lutheran Church, Monday, October 23^rd. Interment was in the Geiger Cemetery near Sublime. Rev. W. A. Flachmier officiated.

Pallbearers were Oscar Sicko, Emmett Wolsdorff, Hilmer Popp, Hilmer Woytek, William Allen, and Julius Bucek.

The deceased was a member of the Lutheran Church. She was born near Hallettsville, January 10, 1882. Nee Miss Clara Rother, as a young woman she married M. G. Fernau at Hallettsville and the couple settled at Sublime where they spent their entire lives together.

Mr. Fernau died April 22, 1957.

Surviving are one son, Alvin Fernau of Sublime; three brothers, Frank, Ambrose and Paul Rother of Hallettsville; and four sisters, Mrs. Alex Bonorden of Sinton, Mrs. Paul Blaschke, Mrs. Joe Zappe, Sr., and Mrs. H. C. Randow, all of Hallettsville.

Submitted by Sandra Long Anders

EMILIE WEISS FERNAU

The Lavaca County Tribune, Friday, September 7, 1962

Emilie Fernau Dies at 87 Years

Mrs. Emilie Fernau, 87, well known resident of the Sublime community, passed away at 2:00 .a.m. Sunday, September 2^nd, in the Renger Memorial Hospital, Inc., here, following a lingering illness.

Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 3, at the Kubena Funeral Home at 1:30 a.m. here and at the Sublime Lutheran Church at 3:00 p.m. The body lay in state at the Sublime church from 2:00 p.m. to 3 p.m. Interment was in the Geiger Cemetery. Rev. W. A. Flachmeier officiated.

The deceased was born in Austria in 1880, and came to this country many years ago. She married Wm. C. Fernau at Sublime on February 7, 1895, and they lived together in that community ever since. Mr. Fernau died Jan. 3, 1920.

Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Marie Koehn of Weimar and Mrs. Annie Emken of Shiner.

A sister and two brothers preceded her in death.

Submitted by Sandra Long Anders

W. C FERNAU

Weimar Mercury, 9 Jan 1920, page 4

Oakland News

Several from here attended the funeral of W. C. Fernau at Sublime Sunday, Mr. Fernau's death was quite a shock to everyone, even his wife and relaives, as he was apparently well and hearty. He had been complaining of the toothache, and Friday went over to Halletsville and had a dentist examine same which he pronounced an abcess, and lanced it. Mr. Fernau returmed home in the afternoon, feeling much relieved and in good spirits. His wife stated that after retiring that night, they talked for quite a bit and spoke of the following day at the store (it being Saturday), and of the hard day's work before him. Early the next morning when Mrs. Fernau arose, he asked her to hand him a box of mentholatum to rub his jaw, as it was paining him. when she looked at him again he was dying and made to speak. She summoned help as quickly as possible, but it was too late. Death was almost instantaneous. Mr. Fernau leaves a widow, an aged mother and several sisters and brothers. His funeral was largely attended and very impressive. Funeral services were conducted by his pastor, Rev. Heinrich of Halletsville. Sublime has lost a good citizen, and his vacancy in the home, church and community can never be filled. Mr. Fernau at one time was a resident of Oakland, working in a store, after which he moved to Sublime and merchandised ther up to the time of his death. He also carried a line of drugs and filled prescriptions. We certainly sympathize with his aged mother and heart-broken wife. May God bring them comfort and consolation. Those who attended the funeral from here were M. B. Fowlkes and wife, F. A. Strunk and wife, Mrs. Idulia Strunk, Ernst Strunk, Willis VanWagner, Gustav Albert, Albert Tesch, Victor Strunk, Chas. Frazer, and Robert Little of Bila Hora.

William was the son of Christoph and Ernestine (Albert) Fernau. He married Emilie Weiss on Feb. 7, 1895 in Sublime. He is buried in Geiger Cemetery in Sublime. Submitted by Sandra Long Anders

FERTSCH Infant

Shiner Gazette, 10 Sep 1896, page 1

Prof. and Mrs. Will Fertsch lost their little five months old baby boy Saturday from an attack of fever. The funeral was held Sunday at Bunyes [sic.] grave yard. The GAZETTE extends its sympathies to the bereaved parents in their terrible loss.

This appears to be an unmarked grave in the Bunjes Cemetery. Contributed by Matt Cross

FERTSCH Infant

Hallettsville Herald, 4 Aug 1925

DEATH OF INFANT

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Fertsch that was born Monday morning at 5 o'clock died at 12 o'clock.

The funeral will be held from the home this (Tuesday) morning at 9:30 o'clock interment will be made in the city cemetery.

We extend sympathy to the bereaved ones.

FRED FIETSAM

Weimar Mercury, 13 Nov 1953, page 1

Fred Fietsam, 68, Formerly of Here, Buried In Shiner

Funeral services for Fred J. Fietsam, 68, former Weimar resident, were held Monday morning, Nov. 9, at Buffington Funeral Home and the Catholic Church, with burial in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Msgr. Jos. A. Pustka of Yoakum celebrated the Solemn Requiem High Mass.

Mr. Fietsam died in Wagner Hospital at Shiner Friday morning, Nov. 6, after several weeks' illness.

Born at Weimar Dec. 1, 1884, he was the son of the late Henry and Theckla Goepf Fietsam. He married Miss Mathild Strauss here June 4, 1917. They lived in Skidmore until 1925, when they returned to Weimar to make their home the next nine years. In 1934 they moved to Hallettsville, and in 1937 to Shiner. At the time of his death Mr. Fietsam was a capitol guard at the State Capitol in Austin.

Mr. Fietsam was one of the first Scoutmasters in Weimar and devoted much time to that activity.

Surviving are his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Felix Najvar of Hallettsville; two sons, Joe H. Fietsam of Rosenberg and Henry J. Fietsam of Shiner; two sisters, Mrs. B. L. Hale of San Antonio and Mrs. W. E. Relfschlaeger of Corpus Christi; one brother, Walter H. Michalke of San Antonio; and three grandchildren.

Oscar Schindler of Weimar was one of the pallbearers at the funeral.

VINC L. FILIPP

Weimar Mercury
22 May 1925

VINC. L. FILIPP.

Mr. Vinc L. Filipp, a prominent resident of the Nickel community, died Wednesday morning, May 13, pneumonia being the cause of death.

The funeral was held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Filipp of Moulton Thursday morning, interment being made in the Catholic Cemetery, Rev. Kopp conducting the services.

The deceased was 49 years, 7 months and 26 days old, having been born Sept. 17, 1875.

Surviving him are his wife and ten children: Mrs. Aug. Fojtek, Mrs. John Starry, Ed., Frank, Willie, Jim, George and Misses Sophia, Theresa and Agnes. He also leaves six brothers, Fred Klozik, F. L., Ad., Rud., Joe and Ed. Filipp, two sisters, Mrs. Mary A. Oehl and Mrs. Robert Brandl, and three grandchildren.

The Eagle extends its sympathy to the bereaved ones. — Moulton Eagle.

LILLIAN M. FALTISEK FISBECK

The Victoria Advocate
Tuesday, November 9th, 2004

Lillian M. F. Fisbeck - MOULTON

MOULTON - Lillian M. Faltisek Fisbeck, 81, of Moulton, died Monday, Nov. 8, 2004.

She was born March 30, 1923, in Moulton, to the late John and Mary Zalman Faltisek. She was a homemaker and a member of the Hobby Club of Moulton and St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Survivors: husband, Alton Fisbeck; daughters, Lucreta Fike of Flatonia and Pamela Carpenter of LaGrange; sons, Darcy Fisbeck of Missouri City, Baylen Fisbeck of Weimar, and Sheldon Fisbeck of Houston; nine grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: brothers, Alvin Faltisek and Elo Faltisek.

A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at Smith Funeral Home chapel.

Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Rev. Gabriel Maison officiating.

Burial will be at Moulton City Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home, Moulton, 361-596-4631.

Contributed by Jeanne Walshak Boothe.

FRANZ DIETRICH FISCHER

Lavaca County Tribune
8 June 1943

Franz Fischer Laid to Final Rest.

The funeral of Franz Dietrich Fischer, aged 83 years, was held at the Lutheran Church Saturday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock, Rev., A. D.Klages performing the last rites. The deceased was born at Frelsburg on Jan. 7, 1860, and was a devoted member of the Lutheran church.

Mr. Fischer is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Emily [Sebastian] of Breslau, and Mrs. Oscar Rosse of Kingsville.

After living in Shiner for 20 years, Mr. Fischer made his residence near Breslau, where he has lived for four years. On June 3 at 9:00 p.m. he died in his home, leaving many relatives and friends to mourn his death.

Pallbearers were: Messrs. Arthur, Richard and Robert Spies, Louis Menke, Herman Kaelke, and Wessel Buss.

Franz Fischer was the son of Friedrich Fischer and Wilhelmine Pagel. He lost a leg in a logging accident in California and never married. Obituary and photo contributed by Rox Ann Johnson

JOSEPHINE FISCHNAR

Weimar Mercury, 13 Sep 1962, page 1

Shiner Woman Killed in Wreck Near Flatonia

Mrs. Josephine Fischnar, 68, of Shiner died Friday afternoon in Wagner Hospital at Shiner about 4 hours after being injured in a 2-car accident on Highway 90 near Flatonia.

In critical condition in the hospital was her husband, Eddie Charles Fischnar, 70, who was walking around immediately after the wreck but lapsed into unconsciousness as he and his wife were being taken to Shiner by an ambulance.

Mr. Fischnar was driving their 1951 Ford as the couple left Praha, where they had attended a cousin's funeral. As the car entered the highway it was struck on the driver's side by a station wagon occupied by two men from LaFayette, La. They told officers the car stopped after pulling onto their lane of the highway and they were unable to go around it.

The wreck occurred at about 10:30 a.m.

Funeral services were held in Shiner Monday for Mrs. Fischnar. In addition to her husband she is survived by two sons and a daughter.

JIM FISHBECK

Moulton Eagle, 29 Jun 1917

Death of Jim Fishbeck

It is with sorrow that the Eagle chronicles the death of Jim Fishbeck, an industrious young farmer residing several miles south of town. Mr. Fishbeck died Thursday morning June 21 of appendicitis.

The body was interred in the Moulton Catholic Cemetery Friday at nine thirty in the morning, Rev. Father Neubert conducting the funeral services. The pallbearers were Anton Seizer, Willie Kram, Joe Zalman, John Schacherl, Martin Boehm and Frank Ermis.

The deceased completed the journey of life in 34 years, nine months and 18 days. He was born at Praha, Fayette County, December 3, 1883. In 1910 he was married to Miss Marie Wotipka. Four children, two boys and two girls, blessed the union.

Contributed by Matt Cross

VICTOR J. FISHBECK

Victoria Advocate, 20 Jun 1991, page 10A

VICTOR J. FISHBECK

HALLETTSVILLE – Victor J. Fishbeck, 77, of Hallettsville, died in a Houston hospital Wednesday, June 19, 1991, following a brief illness.

Mr. Fishbeck was born Nov. 29, 1913, in Lavaca County to the late Jim and Mary Wotipka Fishbeck and was retired from the Lavaca County Sheriff’s Department as a dispatcher after 15 years of service. He was a veteran of World War II, member of the American Legion, the VFW, the DAV, the Knights of Columbus, board member and past commander of the American Legion Post and Legionnaire of the Year in 1984. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church in Hallettsville and married the former Linda Schroeder on March 9, 1946, in Houston.

Survivors: Wife, Linda Fishbeck; daughters, Patricia Pittman of Missouri City, Carol Young of Austin and Linda Bishkin of Sugarland; sister, Elizabeth Kurtz of Shiner; half sister, Pauline Marko of Houston; stepsisters, Elvera Schaefer of Hallettsville, Gertrude Heinhold of Victoria and Olivia Sevcik of Florida; half brother, Alfred Dierschke of Moulton; three grandchildren.

Visitation 10 a.m. Friday until 9 a.m. Saturday at Kubena Funeral Home.

Rosaries 7:30 p.m. Friday at Kubena Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Church.

Services 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Church, the Rev. Celestino Say officiating.

Burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Kubena Funeral Home, Hallettsville, 798-3271.

Contributed by Matt Cross

LOUIS FITZGERALD

Weimar Mercury, 1 Dec 1894, page 2

Louis Fitzgerald, the colored preacher who fell under the wheels of a train while trying to jump off near the section house in Hallettsville, died at his home in Yoakum Saturday. Fitzgerald suffered the loss of one of his feet, and it was thought that amputation would end the trouble. The day before the accident Fitzgerald purchased an accident ticket for 25 cents, and his widow will therefore receive $3000.

Transcribed by Sharon Sutton

BIRDIE FITZHUGH

Weimar Mercury
28 Jan 1910, page 1

Yoakum Jan. 23. — The remains of Mrs. Birdie Fitzhugh, who died in Almyra, Ark., on Jan. 20, were brought to Yoakum today for interment. The body was carried from the train to the Methodist church, where a short service was held by Pastor J. M. Perry. Mrs. Fitzhugh was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. woolsey of this city, and at the time of her death was but 21 years of age. Besides the parents, several brothers and sister and a number of other relatives reside in Yoakum. The funeral was largely attended.

J. A. FLEWELLEN

Weimar Mercury
21 Jan 1899, page 8

Yoakum, Tex., Jan. 18.—J. A. Flewellen, about 80 years old, dropped dead on the street here this morning about 8 o'clock. Deceasd has a son somewhere in Texas, but his whereabouts are not known.

FLOYD Child

Shiner Gazette, 27 Sep 1899, Nickel Notes column

Mrs. Floyd has our deepest sympathy in the loss of her baby boy of five summers, with this dreaded disease, who died and was buried last Thursday 14th inst., in the public cemetery in the city. He was sick only a few days. Everything that Dr. Jones could do was done, but the dear mother had to yield her treasure to God who gave it. Let us murmur not. [Burial place unknown.]

Contributed by Matt Cross

HELENE FOEH

Hallettsville Herald
4 Apr 1907, page 3

—Little Helene, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Andreas Foeh, died Tuesday afternoon and was given tender interment in the City Cemetery. The little one was but five months old, just the age when its baby finger entwined in loving caresses around its parents hearts. We extend our heartiest sympathies to them in their bereavement.

ALTON J. FOJT

Victoria Advocate
2 July 2007

ALTON "A.J." FOJT

HALLETTSVILLE - Alton John "A.J." Fojt, 79, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord on June 30, 2007. He was born March 31, 1928 to Frank and Amelia "Mollie" Kovarik Fojt on the family farm in Bila Hora.

A.J. was raised in Bila Hora, joined the Navy at age 18, served two years, and received the Victory Medal WWII and an honorable discharge. He was a member of the SPJST for over 50 years and Czech Moravian Brethren Church of Vsetin.

Alton is survived by his son, Alton J. Fojt Jr. of Terrell; daughter, Brandy Fojt and fiancé, Jason Gabler of Hallettsville; step-daughter, Shannon Quick and husband Johnny of Sachse; Nathan Fojt, who he thought of like a son; dear friend, Vera Tesch; grandchildren, Kaitlin Kostelnik, Mikayla and Mikenna Gabler, Cortney Elliott, and Johnny Quick III; and many beloved family and friends.

Alton was preceded in death by his first wife, Joy; daughter, Medina; parents; brother, Raymond F. Fojt, and sister, Christine Wornat.

Visitation will begin 1 p.m. today, with family receiving friends from 5-7 p.m., at Kubena Funeral Home. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Czech Moravian Brethren Church, Vsetin, with Rev. Herb Beyer officiating. Burial will follow at Bila Hora Cemetery.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, contributions to assist the family will be sincerely appreciated.

Words of Comfort may be shared with the family at www.kubenafuneralhome.com.

Kubena Funeral Home, Hallettsville, 361-798-3271.

Contributed by Regena Williamson

FRANK FOJT

Weimar Mercury, 6 Jan 1977, page 8

Funeral for Frank Fojt, 87, Dec. 16

Funeral services for Frank Fojt, 87, who died Monday night, Dec. 13, in a Houston rest home, were held Thursday afternoon, Dec. 16, at Czech Moravian Brethren Church, Lavaca County. Rev. Henry Beseda officiated.

Burial was in the Bila Hora Cemetery.

Mr. Fojt was a member of Czech Moravian Brethren Church and of the SPJST at Bila Hora.

Born July 2, 1889, in Lavaca County, he was married to the former Mollie Mary Kovarek on Sept. 15, 1917, in Hallettsville.

Survivors in addition to his wife are two sons, Alton of Houston and Raymond of Hallettsville: four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, three brothers, Emil of Hallettsville, Willie of Moulton and Victor of San Antonio; and a sister, Mrs. Henry Kubos of Moravia.

JOHANNA FOJT

Weimar Mercury
15 Jan 1954, page 8

Mrs. Joe Fojt, 73, Buried Last Week at Bila Hora

Funeral services for Mrs. Joe Fojt, 73 mother of August Fojt of Weimar, were led at Hallettssville Wednesday, January 6, with continued services at the Vsetin Czech Moravian Brethren Church.

Burial was in the Bila Hora Cemetery.

Mrs. Fojt died in Renger Hospital January 4.

A native of Czechoslovakia, she came to this country in 1870 and had lived at Vsetin most of her life. In 1903 she was married to Mr. Fojt, who died in 1932.

Surviving are five sons, Adolph and Emil of Hallettsville, August of Weimar, and Edwin and Milton of Mercedes; two daughters, Mrs. Herbert Tesch and Mrs. Alphonse Michalcik, both of Hallettsville; two brothers, Frank Tlucek of El Campo and Henry Tlucek of Harlinger; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Kovarik and Mrs. John Kovarik, Hallettsville: 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

JOHN FOJT, Sr.

Weimar Mercury, February 27, 1948

Final Rites for John Fojt, Sr., Held Last Week

Funeral services for John Fojt Sr., who died February 15 at the home of his son Emil A. Fojt, at Bila Hora, were held Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 17, from Hubbard Funeral Home in Weimar with interment in Bila Hora Cemetery. He Lacked eight days of being 84 years old.

Rev. Kostohrys, Lutheran minister of Temple, Texas, officiated in the rites. Appropriate hymns were rendered by the Vsetin Lutheran choir; John Bocek, speaking for the S.P. J. S. T. of which Mr. Fojt had been a member, delivered an address in his memory. Mr. Fojt was also a member of the C.S. P.S. and the Vsetin Lutheran Church.

Mr. Fojt was born in Czechoslovakia February 23, 1864. and came to this country at the age of 18. In later years he married Mill Annie Marek, residing continously at Bila Hora during the remainder of his life. Mrs. Fojt preceded him in death June 2, 1934.

He is survived by six sons, Frank and Emil of Bila Hora, John of Oakland, Willie of Shiner, Charles of Baytown and Victori of San Antonio: three daughters, Mrs. Frank Arlica, Mrs. Henry Kubos of Moravia and Mrs. Albert Balusek of San Antonio. Two children died in infancy. Also surviving are 20 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Two brothers preceded him in death several years ago.

Active pallbearers at the funeral were six grandsons: Julius and Weldon Arlica, Raymond, Alton and Erwin Fojt and Milton Kubos.

Contributed by Regena Williamson

MRS. JOHN FOJT

Weimar Mercury, June 22, 1922

Mrs. John Fojt of the Bila Hora section died Tuesday at 1:05 p.m. in the Burns Hospital at Cuero after under-going a stomach operation. The deceased at the time of her death had reached the age of 64 years, 5 months, and 27 days.

The funeral was held Thursday morning at 9 o'clock from the family home, with burial in the Bila Hora Cemetery. Rev. A. Motycka, Lutheran minister of Nelsonville, officiating.

Pall beraers were Messrs. Jim and Frank Melnar, Joe and Adolf Dusek, John Kovarik and Frank Peterek.

Mrs. Fojt was born in the old country, coming here with her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Marek and settling in Lavaca county at the age of 8 years. She was married 48 years ago and spent most of her life in the Bila Hora section. She had many friends all over this community.

Surviving are her husband: six sons, Fand and Emil of Bila Hora, John of Oakland, Willie of Moulton, Charles of Baytown, Victor at home; three daughters, Mrs. Albert Balusek of San Antonio, Mrs. Frank Trlica and Mrs. Henry Kubos of Moravia and fifteen grandchildren.

Sincere sympathy is extended to the family.—Hallettsville New Era-Herald.

Contributed by Regena Williamson

AGNES KONCABA FOJTIK

Hallettsville Tribune-Herald, 7 Feb 2007

Agnes O. Koncaba Fojtik, 80, formerly of Weimar and current resident of Stevens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hallettsville, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2007.

She was born Aug. 20, 1926 in Lavaca County, to Anton and Angelina Berckenhoff Koncaba.

Mrs. Fojtik was a nurses aid at Stevens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hallettsville and a homemaker.

She was a devout Catholic and member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Weimar.

Survivors include three daughters, Darlene Flores and husband, Tony Sr. of Manchaca, Janice Jobb and husband, Daniel and Mary Rainosek and husband, Craig, all of Weimar; three sisters, Viola Konvicka of Hallettsville, Patsy Faltisek of Rosenberg, and Dolores Dreitner of Weimar; three brothers, George Koncaba of Hallettsville, Bill Koncaba of Houston, and Edwin Kent of Gilmer; seven grandchildren, Mark Jobb and wife, Janet of Shiner, Tony Flores Jr. of Manchaca, Robin Derickson and Melissa Flores, both of Austin, Chrissy Flores of Manchaca, and Kaitlin Rainosek and Colby Rainosek, both of Weimar, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert "Fritz" Fojtik, Sept. 20, 1968; her parents; a sister, Mrs. John Frank (Emma Mary) Pohler, and three brothers, Isidor F. Koncaba, Oscar John Koncaba, and Adolph Emil Koncaba Sr.

Rosary, led by Father John Bily, was recited at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2 at Hubbard Funeral Home in Weimar.

Funeral Mass was celebrated Saturday, Feb. 3 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville. Rev. John Peters officiated.

Burial, under the direction of Hubbard Funeral Home of Weimar, followed in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Hallettsville.

Pallbearers were her grandsons, Mark Jobb and Tony Flores Jr., and her nephews, Elmer Dreitner, Wayne Faltisek, Alton Fojtik Jr., and Raymond Pohler.

Contributed by Matt Cross

ALBERT FRITZ FOJTIK

Victoria Advocate, 22 Sep 1968, page 12A

Albert F. Fojtik

HALLETTSVILLE -- Albert Fritz Fojtik, 43, of Hallettsville, died at 6:30 p.m. Friday in a hospital in Marlin after a long illness.

Mr. Fojtik was born Dec. 22, 1924, in Gonzales County, and was married to the former Agnes Koncaba Sept. 29, 1945 in Moulton, who survives him.

The family resided in the Komensky community following their marriage and before moving to Hallettsville.

Funeral services will be held at 2:15 p.m. Sunday at Kubena Funeral Home, and at 2:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Contributed by Matt Cross

LAWRENCE FOLEY

Weimar Mercury
June 24, 1893, page 2

Transcribed by Sharon Sutton

FANNIE LAWLIN FOWLKES

Weimer Mercury
Dec. 19, 1896 pg 1

OAKLAND LETTER.

Transcribed by Sharon Sutton

MARY MARGARET McKINNON FOWLKES

Weimar Mercury
28 Dec 1928, page 1

Death of Mrs. Fowlkes.

A brief item in last week's Mercury stated that Mrs. J. A. Fowlkes, widow of the late Captain John A. Fowlkes of near Hackberry, Lavaca county, had sustained a bad fall, breaking several ribs, and due to her advanced age she had been taken to a hospital at Temple for treatment. We learned afterward, but too late for that issue of the paper, that Mrs. Fowlkes succumbed to her injuries after reaching the hospital.

The remains were brought back to Lavaca county, her home for so many years, and interment took place at Andrews' Chapel Wednesday afternoon, Rev. J. C. Wilson, her former pastor, officating in a touching funeral oration at the grave. Despite the bad weather and roads, a large crowd of mourning relatives and friends was present to pay the last sad tribute of respect to this noble southern lady.

Mrs. Fowlkes was a native of Tennessee, she being a McKinnon before marriage. She was nearly 78 years of age at the time of her death. She had lived in Texas since early girlhood. Her husband preceded her to the grave in 1924. She is survived by eight children — Lee, Max, Ed and George Fowlkes of Hackberry, Abner Fowlkes of Temple, Mrs. Lizzie Turner of Victoria, Mrs. James Williams and Mrs. Lee Champion of Hackberry; one sister, Mrs. Tom McKay, and one brother, Laughlin McKinnon of Hackberry. Mrs. Fowlkes ever proved herself a model wife and mother, and possessed the love and esteem of everyone who knew her.

To her bereaved ones our heartfelt sympathy is extended.

Weimar Mercury
4 Jan 1929, page 1

Oakland News.

This community was shocked to hear of the death of Mrs. J. A. Fowlkes, which occurred in a Temple hospital Dec. 18th. Her death was due to a fall two weeks ago, when she cracked three of her ribs and paralyzed her stomach. The funeral was held Wednesday at 1 p.m. from the Schwenke Undertaking Parlors at Schulenburg and concluded at the Andrews' Chapel Cemetery, where she was ladi to rest by the side of her husband. Rev. J. C. Wilson of Eagle Lake performed the funeral services, which were very impressive. Mrs. Fowlkes (nee Mary Margaret McKinnon) was born Feb. 21, 1857 in Tennessee. In 1853 her family came to Texas. She was married to John A. Fowlkes in 1869, and to this union eleven children were born, two girls and three boys of whom preceded their mother in death. Five sons and three daughters survive, namely: R. E., Ed B., M. B. and George Clark Fowlkes, Mesdames J. Williams, Lee Champion of Hackberry, Mrs. A. W. Turner of Victoria and A. F. Fowlkes of Temple. Also severn grandchildren and one great-grandchilld, one sister, Mrs. McKay, and one brother, L. E. McKinnon of Schulenburg. Mrs. Fowlkes was a good, kind christian lady, a loving mother and true wife. To know her was to love her. Her death is grieved by many. We extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved ones.

Those who attended Mrs. Fowlkes' funeral from a distance were Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Turner, Jr., of Houston, Mrs. A. W. Turner of Victoria, Mr. A. W. Fowlkes of Temple, Mr. E. B. Mayes and wife, Mr. Will Mayes, Mr. E. B. Obenchain and wife and Mrs. I. A. Strunk of Columbus.

MAX FOWLKES

Weimar Mercury
April 9, 1955, page 4

'Max' Fowlkes, 68, Dies At Hackberry; Rites Held Sunday

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon for M. R. ("Max") Fowlkes, 68, who died during his sleep early Saturday morning at his home in the Hackberry section.

Services were held at Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home at Schulenburg, with burial in Andrews Chapel Cemetery at Hackberry.

A lifelong resident of Lavaca County, he was a farmer and at various times had served as a peace officer.

He was a member of the Weimar Masonic Lodge. About 15 local Masons attended the funeral service, and one of them, F. R. Carroll, led the Masonic graveside rites at the request of the Schulenburg lodge, which was in charge.

Surviving are his wife, two sons, Johnny of Victoria, Texas, and Robert ("Knobby") of Schulenburg; two brothers, Ed and George, both of Hackberry; and three sisters, Mrs. Josie Williams and Mrs. Maggie Champion of Hackberry and Mrs. Elizabeth Turner of Victoria.

Transcribed by Dorothy Albrecht

FRANK

Weimar Mercury, 20 Jun 1889, page 2

A man by the name of __ Frank, a resident of Shiner, attended a dance Saturday night and Sunday morning his horse came home minus the rider. Search being made his remains were found about 1 1/2 miles from town badly mutilated a freight train of Satruday night having run over the body. No further particulars could be obtained.—Halletsville New Era.

CELIA RHODE FRANKLIN

Floresville Chronicle-Journal, probably the issue of July 5, 1917

In Memory of Mrs. Celia Rhode Franklin.

Born May 10, 1878, died at Rochester, Minn., Tues., June 28, 1917, at 5:45 a.m.

Her suffering ended with the day
          Yet lived she at the close,
And breathed the long, long night away,
          In statue-like repose.

But when the sun, in all his state
         Illumed the eastern skies,
She passed through glory’s morning gate,
          And walked in paradise.”

When it became known that our esteemed fellow townsman, Ed Franklin, accompanied by Mrs. Webb Rhode and Dr. J. V. Blake, was on his way to Rochester, Minn., with his beloved wife, where it was thought that under the superior skill of the celebrated Mayo Brothers, her life might be saved, a great prayer went up from the entire citizenship of this vicinity that she might be spared to her noble husband, to the two sweet little daughters, to her relatives, her friends and to this Christian community.

But when the news came that the great God above in his wisdom decreed otherwise, and our breaking hearts were submerged in grief, we bowed our heads in humble submission to the will of the One who doeth all things well.

Mrs. Celia Rhode Franklin was born in Lavaca County, Texas, and moved with her parents to Wilson County at an early age. She was joined in holy wedlock to Ed Franklin, June 16, 1902. To this union were born two daughters, Lasca aged twelve, and Jewel aged five.

Mrs. Franklin’s life was that of a consistent Christian, and she had been a member of the Baptist church since she was about twelve years of age.

She was a loyal member of Jasmine Chapter No.271 Eastern Star and a member of the Woodman Circle.

I have heard it said, ‘The beauty of the home is order; The blessing of the home is contentment; The glory of the home is hospitality,’ and it has never been my pleasure to see the Beauty, the Blessing and the Glory of the Home more exemplified than in the home of Mrs. Celia Rhode Franklin and her honored husband.

The funeral services were held at the family residence, Sunday afternoon, July 1^st, 1917, at five o’clock, Rev. I. J. White of Nixon, officiating. 

The love and esteem of this community toward the deceased was slightly evidence by the vast concourse of friends that followed the remains to their last resting place and by the beautiful floral offerings that literally smothered the grave.

‘We see but dimly through the mists and vapors;
Amid these earthly damps
What seem to us but sad, funeral tapers
May be heaven’s distant lamps.

There is no death!  What seems so is transition;
This life of mortal breath
Is but a suburb of the life elysian,
Whose portal we call death.

She is not dead—the one of our affection,
But gone unto that school
Where she no longer needs our poor protection,
And Christ Himself doth rule.’

In closing this feeble tribute to the wife of my death friend I have the supremest confidence in the God above, that he will comfort the bleeding hearts of the husband, the relatives, the friends, and that He will watch over and care for the darling, motherless daughters.

A Friend.

Celia Rhode Franklin was born in the Shiloh Community of Lavaca County May 10, 1878, the youngest child of Thomas Cicero Rhode and his wife, Lucinda Griffith Rhode, whose families had migrated there from Mississippi before the Civil War.  T. C. Rhode died May 5, 1879, and was buried in Shiloh Cemetery.  His widow, “Lou” Griffith Rhode, moved with her seven children, aged 12 and under, to Wilson County, where many members of her extended families of Griffiths and Rhodes already lived.  She died in Floresville, Wilson County, on August 30, 1890, and is buried in the City Cemetery there, where her daughter was also interred. This tribute was probably written by the editor, Sam Fore, Jr., who was a family friend. Contributed by Judy Rowe Koehl

ALFORD FRANKS, Jr.

Weimar Mercury, 29 Mar 1890, page 2

STATE NEWS.

Sunday afternoon Mr. Fritz Schilling, a young farmer who resides in the Hackberry neighborhood, came to town and surrendered himself to Sheriff Houchins, stating that he had killed Alford Frank, jr., a young negro, at Breslau. It seems that trouble had for some time been brewing between the parties and there was pending a case against Franks for having drawn a pistol on Mr. Schilling as he was in his house at night and he took the party to be Franks. Sunday, when Schilling left home for Breslau, he took with him his gun, for his friends had told him that Franks was going armed and had declared his intention of killing him. Upon his arrival at Breslau he found Franks there and proceeded to put the contents of the gun into him and thus ended the life of Franks, who was a young darky of very bad repute. Tuesday 'Squire Townsend proceeded to hold an examing trial, which, however, was cut short, as the attorney for the state agreed with attorney for defense, that it was a bailable case and that a $2000 bond was sufficient to hold Schilling to await the action of the grand jury. A number of the friends of Mr. Schilling had come in from the vicinity of his home and before the adjourning of court a No. 1 bond had been offered. Patton & Allen are the attorneys for the defense. It is reported that the father of deceased will employ cousel to prosecute.—Halletsville Herald.

CHARLES W. FRAZER

Weimar Mercury
9 Oct 1942, page 1

Chas. W. Frazer, Oakland Resident, Buried Tuesday

Funeral services for Mr. Chas. W. Frazer, of Oakland, were held in Hallettsville Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Interment was made at a Hallettsville cemetery.

A life-long resident of the Oakland community, Mr. Frazer was a progressive and successful farmer and stock raiser. He has been in poor health for several years and was taken to the Renger Hospital in Hallettsville a few days ago for medical treatment. He passed away Monday evening at 5 o'clock.

Survivors are his wife, and two daughters, Mrs. O. H. Bock of Hallettsville and Mrs. C. Brown of Oakland. Also left to mourn his death are three grandchildren and two sisters; also, one aunt, Mrs. J. O. Cherry.

The Mercury extends sympathy to . . . .

D. FREY

Shiner Gazette, 23 Mar 1898, page 1

Died.

D. Frey of Witting, father of our townsmen [sic], Wm. Frey, died suddenly at 8 o’clock Sunday morning. The deceased was 60 years old and left a wife and son, William. He had a fine farm of 50 acres one mile from Witting. The funeral took place from the family residence and was conducted by Rev. Dziewas of this place.

Contributed by Matt Cross

ANTON FRITSCH

Halletsville Herald
17 Nov 1892

Mr. Anton Fritsch died at his home in this city last Sunday morning at an early hour. He had been sick but a short time. His remains were buried in the Catholic cemetery on Sunday afternoon, the local lodge of Hermann Soehne and Appelt's Hill Schutzen Verein participating in the obsequies.

LINNIE FULLER

Colorado Citizen, January 31, 1919, page 5

CHEATHAM NEWS

Miss Linnie Fuller died Tuesday at the home of Mrs. John Criswell. Her death being caused from pneumonia.

This is a daughter of John Fuller and Joan Jenkins.  She was a niece of Dollie Criswell and is buried at the Fuller Cemetery in Sublime, marked only by a stone. Additional information from Regena Williamson.