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BOSSY JACKSONWeimar Mercury, 10 Jul 1897, page 8 Halletsville, Texas, July 6.—Sheriff Houchins this morning arrested and jailed Tom Roberson on a charge of murder. Last Saturday night Bossy Jackson while sitting in the house of a family where he was visiting, twenty miles south of here, was shot and killed, the party who did the shooting sticking the gun in through a crack in the wall of the house. All parties are colored. Weimar Mercury, 17 Jul 1897, page 8 Halletsville, July 12.—Since the arrest of Tom Roberson, charged with the assassination of bossy Jackson in the Seculsion neighborhood, last Saturday night a week ago, the sheriff has also arrested and jailed Pat Watson, Frank Tone and Ida and Martha Tone, all of whom will on Wednesday have an examining trial. All the parties are negroes. ARTHUR JAHNThe Weimar Mercury BODY OF MAN FOUND HANGING FROM RAFTERMoulton, Texas, June 13. — Relatives found the lifeless body of Arthur Jahn, 47, hanging by a rope to a rafter in his garage. Justice of the Peace August W. Janszen rendered a verdict of suicide. Mr. Jahn was a native of Europe and resided on a farm several miles south of here. He is survived by his parents, wife, two sons, three daughters and other relatives. burial was in the Moulton cemetery. F. JAKUBEKWeimar Mercury, 31 Dec 1904, page 7 Halletsville, Dec. 25.—F. Jakubik, editor and proprietor of the Novy Domo, a weekly Bohemian paper published here for years, was found dead in his office this morning, where he died suddenly from heart failure. His health had for some time been bad. He leaves a wife and a number of children to mourn his loss. He was one of the leading Bohemians in the State, and will be greatly missed. ALPHONSE J. JALUFKAHallettsville New Era Herald, 30 Aug 1957 Rites Read in Shiner Tuesday for A. JalufkaFuneral rites were read Tuesday, August 27 from the Buffiington Funeral Home at 8:30 a.m. and Shiner Catholic Church at 9:00 a.m. for Alphonse J. Jalufka with the Reverend John Hanacek officiating. Burial was in Shiner Catholic Cemetery. A member of the Shiner Council of the Knights of Columbus and the K. J. T. lodge of Shiner, Mr. Jalufka died at the Wagner Hospital August 25 at 9:55 p.m. and rosary was recited at Buffington Funeral Home Monday August 26 at 7:30 p.m. He was 49 years seven months and 28 days of age. Mr. Jalufka had participated in his daughter's wedding on Saturday morning before suddenly taking ill. Born in Moulton December 27, 1907, he followed the occupation of concrete construction worker. On October 17, 1933 he was united in marriage at Moulton to Viola Miculka and they settled in the Shiner community where they made their home until his death. Besides his wife he is survived by two sons, Anthony and Dennis Jalufka and one daughter, Mrs. George Janak of Houston, his parents Mr. and Mrs. Louis Jalufka, one brother, Laddie Jalufka of Shiner and one sister, Mrs. George Spann of Shiner. He was preceded in death by one sister, Annie, who died in childhood. Contributed by Matt CrossFRANK JALUFKAVictoria Advocate, 25 Nov 1967, page 11 Frank JalufkaHALLETTSVILLE – Frank Jalufka, 93, a life-long resident of Lavaca County, died at 5:30 p.m. Thursday in a Shiner hospital. Mr. Jalufka was born in February 1874. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church near Hallettsville, and the St. Isidore Society. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. at Kubena Funeral Home Chapel and at 3 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. The Rev. Henry Psencik will officiate. Rosaries were recited Friday night at the funeral home chapel. Due to a conflict in the schedule of masses at the church, the funeral mass for Mr. Jalufka will be held at a later date. Surviving are a son, Louis S. Jalufka, of Hallettsville; three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. His wife, Mary, died in 1936. Contributed by Matt CrossLOUIS JALUFKA1964 Hallettsville Herald-Tribune Louis JalufkaMr. Louis Jalufka of Shiner, brother of Mrs. Ignac Jalufka of Moulton, passed away Friday morning, October 30 at the age of 86 years. Funeral services were held at the Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church Shiner Saturday morning, October 31, with the Rev. John Hanacek officiating. Interment was in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Surviving are: one daughter, Mrs. George Spann of Shiner, one sister, Mrs Veronica Peters of Alvin; and two brothers: Mr. August Jalufka of Shiner and Mrs. Ignac Jalufka of Moulton. Among those paying respects and attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. Emil J. Jalufka, Mr. Ignac Jalufka, and Mrs. Carl Lockstedt of Moulton. Contributed by Darlene BakerALEX JANAKWeimar Mercury CPL. JANAK, NATIVE OF HALLETTSVILLE, KILLEDHouston, Texas, Aug. 19. — Cpl. Alex Janak, 32, son of Mrs. Carrie Janak, Route 9, Box 1177, was killed recently in France, the War Department informed his wife, Mrs. Tommie Lee Janak, who lives with their small son, A. J. Jr., in Huntsville. Corporal Janak, infantryman, who took part in the invasion on D-Day, had been overseas almost a year. A native of Hallettsville, he attended school there, and was a resident of Houston for 14 years, during which time he was owner of a garage here. He has a brother, Joe Janak, who lives here with his mother, and five sisters. They are: Mrs. Helen M. Thomason, Mrs. Pauline Nelson, Mrs. William Graves, Mrs. Joe Tylich and Miss Betty Janak, all of Houston. GEORGE D. JANAKVictoria Advocate, 4 Oct 2003 George D. JanakHOUSTON - George D. Janak, 67, of Houston, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2003. He was born June 15, 1936, in Hallettsville, to the late Nick and Millie Dolezal Janak. He was a retired machinist. He was a member of St. Christopher's Catholic Church of Houston for 40 years. Survivors: wife, Barbara Jalufka Janak; daughter, Diane Krejci of Pearland; sons, Michael Janak of Houston, Robert Janak of Charlotte, N.C., and Chris Janak of Pearland; sisters, Dorothy Picha of Shiner, Evelyn Shupak of Houston, and Frances Shupak of Lovelady; brothers, Leo Janak of Hallettsville, Edward Janak of Washington state, and Edwin Janak of South Houston; and six grandchildren. A rosary will be at 7 p.m. tonight at Buffington Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 1 p.m. Sunday at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, the Rev. Robert E. Knippenberg officiating. Burial will be at Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner, 361-594-3352. Memorials: Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Contributed by Matt Cross
MRS. J. W. JANAKWeimar Mercury, 30 Sep 1960, page 1 Rev. Roman Janak's Mother is BuriedFuneral services were held Saturday, Sept. 24, at St. Mary's Church, Lavaca County, for Mrs. J. W. Janak, 90-year-old mother of ther Rev. Roman Janak, pastor at Ammannsville. Mrs. Janak died Sept. 22 at her home. Her son officiated in the mass. A native of Czechoslovakia, she came to this country in 1887, settling at Wied. Her husband, J. W. janak, died in 1933. Four other sons, three daughters, 66 grandchildren and 112 great-grandchildren survive her. JOHN JANAKShiner Gazette John Janak Died at his HomeJohn Janak, aged 94 years and 10 months, passed away at his home on Yoakum, Rt., 2, on April 13 at 8 p.m. Funeral Services were held at the Sweet Home Catholic Church on Sunday morning at 10 o’clock with burial in the Sweet Home Catholic Cemetery. Rev. G. Kuratko officiated at the last rites. Pallbearers were grandsons: Arthur Hutchinson, Charlie Heidaker, Ladin Heidaker, Ladin Janak, Gene Ebner and Ben Beyer. Survivors are, his wife and two sons, Joe Janak, Yoakum, and Frank Janak, Shiner. Six daughters, Mrs. John (Frances) Heidaker, Yoakum; Mr. Frank (Agnes) Bolech, Shiner; Mrs. (Annie) Mons, Houston; Mrs. Leo (Minnie) Ebner, Koerth; Mrs. Fred (Carrie) Kopecky, Sweet Home; Mrs. J.W. (Dolly) Hall, Wimberly, Texas; one sister Mrs. Joe Svoboda, Dayton, Texas; 20 grandchildren, and 22 great grandchildren. One daughter Mrs. Ben (Louise) Novak, also one infant daughter and one son John Janak preceded him in death. The gazette extends sincere sympathy to all who are bereaved by his passing. Contributed by Regena WilliamsonJOHN JANAK, Jr.Halletsville Herald Cutting Affray at Yoakum Terminates FatallyJohn Janak, a young Bohemian farmer, aged twenty-five, living in Lavaca county, was the victim of a fatal cutting affray Saturday night at a ball in Yoakum. His assailants, all Bohemians, Alvin Targac, aged 20, Raymond Targac, aged 18 years and Joe Kuechler, are under arrest and held in the DeWitt county jail under a charge of murder. Defendants have retained the firm of Davidson & Bailey, Cuero, Texas in their defense and will be given an examining trial before Justice Criswell at Yoakum next Monday. The difficulty arose about midnight at the dance hall and is said to have started from a good natured badinage indulged in by the quartette. Finally young Janak stepped from the door and the difficulty ensued, he receiving five knife wounds, one twelve or thirteen inches long, starting under the left ear, two stabs back of the shoulder and two cuts twelve or fifteen inches long across the back. The wounded man was immediately conveyed to the office of a physician, but was found to be dead. Sheriff Jesse B. Farris was notified by long distance telephone about 1:30 o'clock Sunday morning and immediately went to the scene in an automobile; arriving at the Targac home four miles this side of Yoakum at 3 o'clock, where the [defendants] were held under arrest by the Yoakum city marshal and Deputy Constable Jacobs. The accused men made voluntary surrender. They were conveyed to Cuero Sunday and lodged in jail charged with murder. Alvin and Raymond Targac were well acquainted with the slain man, while the other defendant, Joe Kuechler, is said to have been a mutual friend of the three. No previous trouble is said to have existed between the men and none were drinking, it is alleged. Defendants were unaware that Janak was dead until so notified by Sheriff Farris and then showed considerable concern.—Cuero Star. BEN JANCAVictoria Advocate, 4 Sep 1970, page 9A Ben JancaYOAKUM—Ben Janca, 79, of 1707 Parsifal in Victoria, was dead on arrival at a Victoria hospital at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday of an apparent heart attack. Mr. Janca had resided in Victoria for the past three months and was a former Yoakum resident. Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. from St. Joseph Catholic Church in Yoakum with the Rev. Michael O'Shaughnessy officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home. A rosary was recited Thursday at 8 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Pete Veselka of Woodsboro, two brothers, John Janca of Rosenberg and Jerry Janca of San Antonio; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Brosch of Cistern, Mrs. Helen Strouhal of Corpus Christi and Mrs. Lydia Zurobec of San Antonio; six grandchildren including Miss Theresa Janca and Mrs. James Miori, both of Victoria; and 10 great-grandchildren. Contributed by Matt Cross
EMIL RUDY JANCAVictoria Advocate, 16 Aug 1954, page 1 Local Man Found Dead in Parked CarEmil Rudy Janca, 38, of 1707 Parsifal was found dead yesterday afternoon in the front seat of his car that was parked in his garage. According to County Judge J. T. Linebaugh, Janca apparently died of a cerebral hemorrhage. Linebaugh took charge of the inquest in the absence of Justice Alfred C. Baass who is out of the city. Linebaugh has returned a formal verdict of "death due to natural causes—exact cause unknown, but probably due to cerebral hemorrhage." Janca had returned from a trip to Woodsboro with his daughter about 1 p.m. yesterday. After he failed to leave his car, a Richardson ambulance was called and the man was found dead. Linebaugh and Chief Deputy Sheriff Montie Marshall, who conducted an investigation, reported there was no signs of foul play. Janca, who is a former resident of Woodsboro, has lived in Victoria for the past 12 years. He was employed as a mechanic. He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Janac [sic] of Yoakum; his wife, Helen; two daughters, Theresa and Betty Ann, and one sister, Mrs. Pete Veselka of Woodsboro. Rosary for Janca will be recited from the Richardson Funeral Home today at 8 p.m. by the Rev. F. O. Beck. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. from St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Yoakum. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery. Contributed by Matt CrossMATHILDA LAUER JANCAVictoria Advocate, 22 Oct 1965, page 7 Mrs. Ben JancaYOAKUM - Funeral will be at 9 a.m. Friday from Buffington Funeral Home chapel and at 9:15 a.m. from St. Joseph Catholic Church for Mrs. Ben (Mathilda) Janca, 72, lifetime resident of Yoakum. The Rev. John Matocha will officiate. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. Mrs. Janca was born Feb 16, 1893. She died at the family residence at 5:25 p.m. Wednesday. Survivors include the husband; a brother, Emil Lauer of Yoakum; four sisters, Mrs. Emma Orsak and Mrs. Louise Mikulenka, both of Yoakum, Mrs. Albina Olshovsky of Danbury, and Mrs. Mary Horky of Angleton; a daughter, Mrs. Pete Veselka of Woodsboro; five grandchildren, including Theresa Janca and Betty Ann Miori, both of Victoria, and eight great grandchildren.Contributed by Matt CrossADOLPH J. JANDAShiner Gazette, 14 Sep 1967 For Ad. J. JandaThis community was again called upon to mourn the loss of another native son and lifelong resident when the announcement was made of the death of Adolph Janda. The final summons came at 11:40 p.m. Sunday, September 3, 1967 in the Frank M. Wagner Memorial Hospital at the age of 62 years, 8 months and 3 days. His illness was diagnosed as malignant last night last January and since then was hospitalized much of the time. Funeral services were held from the Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner, Tuesday, September 5 at 9 a.m. and continued at 9:15 a.m. with Requiem High Mass in Sts. Cyril and Methodius' Catholic Church. Burial was in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery. His nephew, the Rev. John Wagner of Nixon officiated at the last rites. Rosary by the parish, led by the Rev. John J. Hanacek, was recited at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 4. Rosaries were also offered by the Knights of Columbus, led by Jim Chotenovsky, the Catholic Youth Organization with the Rev. Charles Carolan and the Nuns from the Parochial Schools. Serving as pallbearers were Alvin Boehm, A. H. Maneth, Felix Hybner, Louis Matula, James Cimrhanzel and Frank Streng, all fellow members of the Knights of Columbus. Mr. Janda was also a faithful member of the Catholic Church and the Shiner Chamber of Commerce. Adolph Joe Janda, one of eight children, was born December 30, 1904 near Shiner (Wied community), Lavaca County, Texas, son of Frank and Anna (Dlouhy) Janda, both natives of Czechoslovakia. His parents and two of his sisters, Mary and Magdalena, came to America in 1888 and settled at Praha. After a brief time, they moved to a farm in the Wied community and resided there until 1920 when the family moved to Shiner. Mr. Janda was educated in the Wied and Shiner Public Schools. In 1923, he went to work for Wendtland and Novak, mercantile business, and after seven years, in 1930, he took employment as a clerk with Wolters Bros. Co. in the grocery department. He held this position for 18 years and in 1948 became manager of the Piggly Wiggly store in Shiner until 1958. Since that time and until January 12, 1967, he operated Janda's Place. On October 12, 1925, he was married to Louise Jiral at St. Ann's Catholic Church, Hochheim, and the couple continuously made their home in Shiner where they reared their two children. Left to mourn his passing are his devoted wife, Mrs. Louise Janda of Shiner; his 17-year-old daughter, Carol, a St. Paul High School senior; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Mildred (Wegener) Janda, and three grandsons, Stephen Robert, Michael Scott and Daryl Charles, all of Giddings; two sisters, Mrs. Joe (Annie) Stanek of Shiner, Mrs. Frank (Mary) Kurtz, Mrs. Jim (Magdalena) Kurtz, both of Moulton. He was preceded in death by his father on February 28, 1948 and his mother on August 18, 1950; two sisters, Mrs. Anton (Rosie) Petru, who died May 3, 1938 and Mrs. John (Ludmila) Mikes, who died December 16, 1963. Contributed by Matt CrossLOUISE HELEN JIRAL JANDAVictoria Advocate, 21 Dec 1997, page 12A LOUISE H. JANDASHINER - Louise Helen Janda, 89, of Shiner, died Friday, December 19, 1997. She was born Aug. 18, 1908, in Lavaca County to the late Vincent and Marie Hajek Jiral. She was a cook for Shiner Hospital. She was a member of Catholic Daughters of America and KJZT and a Catholic. Survivors: daughter, Carol Heinrich of Victoria; son, Robert Janda of Giddings; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, Adolph Janda; four sisters; and six brothers. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at Buffington Funeral Home chapel. A KJZT and Catholic Daughters rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. Monday at STS Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the church, the Rev. John Wagner officiating. Burial will be at Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum, 293-2333. Memorials: donor's choice. Contributed by Matt CrossALBERT JAMES JANECEKVictoria Advocate, 5 Jun 2004 Albert J. JanecekHALLETTSVILLE - Albert James Janecek, 69, of Hallettsville, died Friday, June 4, 2004. He was born Sept. 16, 1934, in Goliad County, to the late Felix Charles and Mary Albina Zezula Janecek. He was a veteran and a member of the Catholic Knights of America and Sacred Heart Church. Survivors: sisters, Rosie Burnett of Milton, Fla., and Mary Ann Preifer of Port Lavaca; and brother, Frank Janecek of Hallettsville. Preceded in death by: brother, Edward Janecek. Visitation will begin 8:30 a.m. Monday at Kubena Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 1 p.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Church, the Rev. John Peters officiating. Graveside services will be 3:30 p.m. Monday at Nordheim Cemetery in Nordheim. Kubena Funeral Home, Hallettsville, 361-798-3271. Memorials: Sacred Heart Church or School of Hallettsville.Contributed by Matt CrossBEN J. JANECEKVictoria Advocate, 9 Jan 1970, page 10A Ben J. JanecekYOAKUM—Ben J. Janecek, 76, of 407 Criswell St., died at 3:40 a.m. Thursday in a local hospital. Mr. Janecek was born Nov. 22, 1893 in Lavaca County, and had resided in Yoakum for 28 years. He was a farmer and was formerly employed in the leather industry and was a grocer by trade. He was a veteran of World War I. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church with the Rev. Michael O'Schaughnessy officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery. A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Buffington Funeral Home Chapel. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Earline Przybyszewski and Mrs. Valeria Ledwig of San Antonio; a son, Gilbert Janecek of Yoakum; a brother, Joe Janecek of Victoria and 10 grandchildren. Contributed by Matt CrossEMILIE HILSCHER JANECEKHallettsville New Era Herald, Fri., 28 Mar 1952 Last Rites for Mrs. Emilie Janacek [sic.] Read in YoakumMrs. Emilie Janecek, wife of Ben Janecek, passed away on Tuesday, March 4 at 8:57 p.m. in a San Antonio hospital after being ill approximately two months. She was taken to San Antonio February 13 where she submitted to two brain surgeries. Her death was caused by a brain tumor. Her condition was not considered serious until two weeks before passing. Mrs. Janecek was born in Lavaca County September 1, 1894. She was 57 years, six months and three days at the time of her passing. She was the daughter of Joe and Emilie Hilscher who preceded her in death. Two sisters, Mrs. F. Frieda and Adell, who died in infancy, also preceded her. On November 16, 1920 she was united in marriage in Shiner to Ben Janecek. They made their home in Goliad County until 1942 when they moved to Yoakum. To this union three children were born. These children survive together with their father. They are, one son, Gilbert, of Yoakum, and two daughters, Mrs. Earline Przybyzewski of San Antonio, and Miss Valerie Janecek of Cuero, three brothers, Joe and Adolph Hilscher of Yoakum and C. Milscher of San Antonio, two sisters, Mrs. H.O. Braden of San Antonio and Mrs. Otis Shoemaker of Yoakum and three grandchildren also surviving. Rosary was said at 8 p.m. Wednesday night and funeral services were held Thursday at 9:45 from Buffington Funeral Chapel and at 10 a.m. from St Joseph's Church with Monsignor Putska officiating. Internment was in St Joseph's Catholic Cemetery in Yoakum.Contributed by Matt CrossGILBERT JANECEKVictoria Advocate, 30 Jul 1999 GILBERT JANECEKYOAKUM—Gilbert Janecek, 74, of Yoakum, died Thursday, July 29, 1999. He was born June 10, 1925, in Charco, to the late Ben and Amelia Hilcher Janecek. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was retired from Texas State Highway Department and the Texas State Health Department. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Sweet Home American Legion Post No. 5003, Yoakum DAV and was a member of Yoakum Assembly Knights of Columbus 4th Degree. Survivors: wife, Benita Janik Janecek; daughters, Barbara Chrastecky of Victoria, Annette O'Shea and Patricia Berger, both of Sugar Land and Kim Janecek of Birmingham, Ala.; sons, Clinton Janecek of Birmingham, Ala., Timothy Janecek of Austin and David Janecek of Shiner; sisters, Earline Przybyszewski and Valeria Ledwig, both of San Antonio; and six grandchildren. A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. today at Buffington Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Rev. Gary Janak officiating. Entombment will be at St. Joseph Mausoleum. Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum, (361) 293-2333. Memorials: St. Joseph building fund or St. Joseph school endowment fund.Contributed by Matt CrossARTHUR R. JANSSENShiner Gazette, 22 Dec 1897 Arthur R. Janssen, 16 Nov 1897 – 20 Dec 1897, was buried in the Shiner Sons of Hermann Cemetery. Note that December 20th was a Monday. Contributed by Matt CrossGEORGE FREDERICK JANSSENThe Shiner Gazette, December 16, 1971 Services Held For Native Texan Geo. F. Janssen, 89George F. Janssen of Shiner, age 89 years, 2 months and 24 days, passed away suddenly at 5:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 8, 1971 at the Trinity Lutheran Home, Shiner, where he had been a resident since February 1970. Funeral services were held at the Buffington Funeral Home Chapel, Shiner, Thursday, December 9. The Rev. C.C. Grosenbacher, pastor of the United Dr. Martin Luther Church, officiated at the last rites and graveside service. Burial was in Shiner City Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were his nephews, Johnnie Janssen of Yoakum, Willard Janssen of Yoakum, Willard Janssen of Granite Shoals, James and Leslie Janssen, Oliver Koenig and Perry Kloesel, all of Victoria. George Frederick Janssen, one of 13 children, was born September 14, 1882, at Baursville, Lavaca County, Texas, son of John Leopold and Anna Sophia (Niemeyer) Janssen, natives respectively of Norden, Hanover, Germany and Grohsherzogtum, Oldenburg, Germany. His parents established their home on a farm at Baursville after their marriage on December 4, 1877 and were charter members of the Baursville Lutheran Church. It was in this church that Mr. Janssen was baptized into the Christian Faith on October 29, 1882 and was confirmed in the same church on April 11, 1894. he received his formal education in the Baursville and Moulton Schools. In 1901, he came to Shiner to make his home and worked as a blacksmith in the shop which is still located on Ave E next to the Shiner Motor Sales. After a few years, he became a carpenter an later a building contractor. He practiced this profession until 1951 when he retired. After this he farmed and raised cattle as a hobby until his health failed. On January 24, 1907, he was married to Lina Blume with the Rev. Wilhelm Dziewas officiating. The couple made their home in Shiner in the first house that Mr. Janssen built on the corner next to the blacksmith shop. Many of the homes in Shiner and this area were built by Mr. Janssen. Two children were born to this marriage union. His wife died on September 6, 1956. In 1962 he went to make his home with his daughter. As his health began to fail, he moved to the Trinity Lutheran Home where he remained until his death. Mr. Janssen was a member of the Hermann Sons Shiner Lodge No. 20 having joined the organization on December 3, 1905. In December 1965 he was awarded his 60-year membership pin at the annual Christmas party. He is survived by a son, Elton J.E. Janssen; daughter, Mrs. George W. (Georgie Mae) Herder, both of Shiner; three brothers, Ludwig Janssen of Yoakum, Fritz Janssen of Victoria, Henry Janssen of Llano; two sisters, Mrs. Otto (Johanna) Umlang of Utopia, Mrs. Emil (Margaret) Koenig, of Victoria; three granddaughters, Mrs. Walter Gene (Shirley Janssen) Irle of Houston, Miss Sharon Janssen of Shiner, Mrs. Marc (Peggy Elaine Herder) Gentile of Conroe; four great-granddaughters; and a number of nieces and nephews. Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his father, April 1, 1935; his mother, August 7, 1954; three brothers, Diedrick Gerhard 'Dick' Janssen of San Antonio, Jan 15, 1961; Benjamin Henry 'Ben' Janssen of Corpus Christi, December 10, 1962; Wilhelm J. 'Bill' Janssen of Yorktown, November 2, 1956; four sisters, one died at birth in February, 1891; Luckea Janssen, who was born December 24, 1891, died at the age of eight years; Mrs. Emil J. (Emma) Jaroszewski, Oct 3, 1965; Mrs. Elizabeth Gerdes, October 12, 1965. Mr. Janssen was well and favorably known in this community where he resided for over 70 years. The bower of floral tributes bespoke of the esteem in which he was held. He will always be remembered as an outstanding citizen and a highly respected person whose memory will live on in the hearts and minds of all who knew him. Contributed by Rebecca HerderFRANK JANUS, JR.Friday, October 25, 1940 Funeral of Frank Janus Jr.Many sorrowing friends and relatives attended the funeral of Frank Janus Jr. Monday afternoon. The procession left the family home at 2 pm and the casket was taken to the Vsetin Lutheran Church where Rev F. J. Kostohryz of Temple conducted funeral services. He spoke in both Czech and English at the church and officiated at home and grave. Miss Lona Melnar, dressed as a bride, with white satin gown, wreath and veil, followed the casket. Pall bearers were: August, Henry and Clifton Melnar, Oscar Dusek, Elo Sklar, and Alphonse Martisak. There were six flower girls all dressed in white; namely, Frances Martisak, Irene Dusek, Angelina Marek, Elsie and Evelyn Melnar, and Jane Srp. The other six flowerg girls were: Annie and Bessie Filla, Mary Vojtek, Margie Vasek, Elsie and Josephine Holly. The boys were Leonard Holly, Elvin Melnar, Anton and Jim Srp, Elden Holly and Frankk Vojtek. Contributed by Darlene Baker |
JOHNNIE JANUSWeimar Mercury, September 27, 1935 Father Kills Son, AccidentJohnny Janus, 18 years old, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Janus of Rabbs Switch, was accidentally killed Monday morning at 10 o'clock by gun shot fired from a gun in the hands of his father. The full load struck the victim in the right side of this body and his right hand. According to Justice of the Peace J.S. Strickler, who was called to the scene of the tragedy to hold and inquest, the elder Janus was squirrel hunting about two or three hundred yards from hi home. The son went to the pecan bottom in quest of pecans and crawled up a tree. The father, seeing only the hand of the boy, thought it to be a squirrel, fired, only to see his son fall out of the tree. A moss thicket which shielded the body of the boy made it impossible for the father to see him. After falling to the ground, Johnny ran back towards the house, but fell shortly before reaching home, dying shortly thereafter. The gun was a single barrel twelve gauge shotgun and the shot that struck the boy was number four bird shot. —Hallettsville New Era-Herald Contributed by Regena WilliamsonTuesday, Oct 1, 1935 Hallettsville newspaper cliipping Johnnie Janush (Janus)A sad tragedy occured in the Rabbs switch section Monday morning about 10 o'clock when Johnnie Janush only 18 years and 1 week old, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Janush was accidentally shot and killed by his father. Mr. Janush went squirrel hunting and the son was at home when he left, then Johnnie decided to go to the pecan bottom in quest of pecans and crawled up a tree, the father coming back home by there and saw something moving in the tree , seeing only the hand of the boy he thought it was a squirrel and fired a shot, instead of a squirrel, his own son fell to the ground mortally wounded. Johnnie got up and ran over the fence back through the cotton patch towards the house, but fell before reaching home dying shortly thereafter. Johnnie was a fine hardworking lad and has many warm friends in this community all of whom are very much grieved over his tragic and untimely death. The funeral was held from the family home Tuesday evening with burial in the Vsetin Cemetery where a very large number of sorrowing relatives and friends were present to pay their respects. The pallbearers were Eman. Vasek, Joe Muenster, Adolph Vavrusa, Alvin Vasek, Frank Filla, and Manual Brown. The flower girls were : Millie Vasek, Josephine Pavel, Lillie Vasek, Annie Vavrusa, Elsie Vasek, Annie Filla, and Hermina Melnar. He is survived by his heartbroken parents and one sister Mrs. Fred Vasek and many other sorrowing relatives and friends. We extend sincere sympathy to the grief stricken parents and sister who have suffered the loss of the one that meant so much to their home and lives. Contributed by Darlene BakerJOSEPH JANUSWeimar Mercury Final Rites for Joseph Janus, 69 Held This MorningFuneral services for Joseph Janus 69, of Weimar were held from Hubbard Home a 9 o’clock and the Vsetin Church at 10 o’clock this (Thursday) morning , Rev. C Emigholz of the local Evangelical Lutheran Church officiating. Mr. Janus, a retired farmer who with his daughter, Annie, moved to Weimar from the County Line community after the death of his wife two years ago, had been bedfast and paralyzed for the past three years. About nine days ago he became seriously ill, and at 3 o’clock Wednesday morning he died. He was born Feb 7, 1881, at Oakland, the son of Paul and Rosina Janus, and attended school at Bila Hora. He married Miss Rosina Chudej in 1903. Surviving in addition to his daughter, who though partially crippled herself tenderly nursed him alone through the past two years, are four sisters, Mrs. Rosa Tricia of Vsetin, Mrs. Annie Zaruba of Hallettsville, Mrs. Jim Melnar and Mrs. Ed Melnar of Bila Hora: and two brothers. John and Frank Janus of Hallettsville. Transcribed by Sharon SuttonROSINA CHUDEJ JANUSCHWeimar Mercury MRS. ROSINA JANUSCH BURIED WEDNESDAYMrs. Rosina Janusch, 65, resident near Weimar for the past 52 years, was buried at Vsetin, Lavaca County, Wednesday. Hubbard Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Janusch died at her home Monday afternoon about 3 o’clock. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Janusch, and one daughter, Miss Annie Janusch. Transcribed by Dorothy AlbrechtANNA JARESWeimar Mercury, 16 Jan 1892, page 3 Miss Anna Jares, a young Bohemian lady who was working at Mr. John Schrimscher's in this place, was taken suddenly ill on last Sunday. She was taken to her home near Sweet Home were she died on Tuesday morning at 8 o'clock. The attack was hysterics brought on by fright. Her remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery on the same evening, the Rev. Father Benes of Halletsville officiating.—Yoakum Times. VERONIKA JARESShiner Gazette, 24 May 1899 Veronika Jares, 21 Dec 1818 – 11 May 1899, was buried in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, Yoakum. Contributed by Matt CrossZ. J. JENKSWeimar Mercury Post Special: Shienr, July 24.—Z. J. Jenks, a brakeman on the Aransas Pass, was killed in the yards here this morning about 7 o'clock. He was making a push switch when the beam slipped, throwing him against the cars. His left breast was crushed horribly and his neck broken. Death resulted instantly. His remains were conveyed to Yoakum, where Jenks has a wife living. CHARLES A. JIRALVictoria Advocate, 6 Jan 1965, pages 1, 7 Yoakum Man Found Shot To DeathYOAKUM - Charles A. Jiral, 63, of Yoakum, was found dead on the steps of his home Tuesday morning with two bullet wounds in the left chest. A .38 caliber revolver from which two shots had been fired was found at his side. Lavaca County Justice of the Peace Matt Chudej investigated the shooting, but had not returned a verdict Tuesday night. DeWitt County Justice of the Peace O. C. Hagan would normally have investigated, but has been in ill health recently. Mr. Jiral was born March 15, 1901 in DeWitt County. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Buffington Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the chapel, and at 10 a.m. at St. Anne's Catholic Church with the Rev. John Wagner officiating. Burial will be in St. Anne's Cemetery. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary Jiral of Yoakum; one son, Frankie Joe, of Houston; five daughters, Mrs. Annie Brenek and Mrs. Bernice Vancura both of Houston; Mrs. Theresa Spann of San Antonio and Mrs. Mary Katherine Schumacher of Cuero and Mrs. Charlene Stehle of Yoakum; two brothers, Ed of Floresville, and Emil Jiral of Yoakum; four sisters, Mrs. Ceceilia Wagner of Poth, Mrs. Annie Jansky of Floresville, Mrs. Mary Ryza of LaGrange, and Mrs. Adolph Janda of Shiner. Shiner Gazette, 14 Jan 1965 Charles JiralCharles Jiral of Yoakum passed away at his home, Tuesday, January 5, 1965 at the age of 63 years, 9 months and 2 days. Funeral services were held Thursday, January 7 at 9:30 a.m. at the Buffington Funeral Home Chapel followed by a Requiem Mass at St. Ann's Catholic Church with the Rev. Father John Wagner, nephew of Mr. Jiral, officiating. Interment was in St. Ann's Cemetery. Mr. Jiral was a retired business man, having for many years operated a pool hall in Yoakum. Charles Jiral was born March 15, 1901 near Yoakum in the Midway community, son of Vaclav and Marie (Hajek) Jiral. He was married to Mary Stary October 4, 1921 in Yoakum. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Charles (Mary) Jiral of Yoakum; one son, Frankie Joe Jiral of Houston; five daughters, Mrs. Frankie (Annie) Brenek and Mrs. Jim (Bernice) Vancura, both of Houston; Mrs. Albert (Theresa) Spann of San Antonio; Mrs. Harvey (Mary Katherine) Schumacher of Cuero and Mrs. Edgar (Charlene) Stehle of Yoakum; two brothers, Ed Jiral of Floresville and Emil Jiral of Yoakum; four sisters, Mrs. Adolph (Louise) Janda of Shiner; Mrs. Joe (Annie) Jansky of Floresville; Mrs. John (Cecelia) Wagner of Poth, Mrs. Emil (Mary) Ryza of La Grange. He was preceded in death by his mother, who passed away December 12, 1909; his father who died January 24, 1943; his step-mother, Mrs. Vaclav (Mary Janisch) Jiral, passed away April 30, 1953; one sister, Theresa, died October 30, 1892 at the age of two weeks; three brothers, Joe Jiral of Yoakum, who passed away February 9, 1943; John Jiral of Yoakum died July 7, 1963, and Vincent Joe Jiral Jr. of Floresville who passed away June 15, 1964. To all who knew and loved him and to his family sincerest sympathy is extended. Contributed by Matt CrossEMIL JIRAL, Sr.Lavaca County Tribune Herald, 21 May 1993 Emil Jiral Sr., 88, of Yoakum died Tuesday, May 18, 1993. He was born Feb. 7, 1905, in Yoakum, son of Vaclav and Marie Hajek Jiral. He married Mary Sembera Oct. 21, 1924, in Shiner. He was produce manager at Hub City Grocery Store in Yoakum and a member of K.J.T. Survivors include his wife, Mary Jiral; two daughters, Edith Vanek of Yoakum and Lorene Heller of Vanderbilt; a son, Emil A. Jiral Jr. of Houston; two sisters, Annie Jansky of Floresville and Louise Janda of Shiner; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Vaclav and Marie Jiral; his step-mother, Marie Janish Jiral; two sisters, Cecilia Wagner and Mary Ryza; five brothers, Vincent Jiral, John Jiral, Edward Jiral, Joe Jiral, and Charles Jiral. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m., Thursday, May 20 at Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum. Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, May 21 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Yoakum, with Monsignor John Wagner officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum. Pallbearers will be Joe Jiral, Wesley Jiral, Johnny Jiral, Dennis Jiral, Jimmy Jiral, Michael Vanek, Ray Jiral, and Robert Janda. Memorials may be made to the St. Joseph School Endowment Fund or to a charity of the donor's choice. Contributed by Matt CrossJOHN JIRALShiner Gazette, 11 Jul 1963 John Jiral, 68Funeral services were held in Yoakum Tuesday, July 9 at 9:30 a.m. for John W. Jiral, 68, of 103 Southwell Street, Rev. E. J. Jansky officiating at Buffington Chapel, St. Ann's Catholic Church at Hochheim and St. Ann's Cemetery. Born June 23, 1895, in Lavaca County. Mr. Jiral had lived throughout his life in this area. He moved to Yoakum in 1947. Time of his death was listed at 11 p.m. Sunday, July 7, at Huth Memorial Hospital in Yoakum. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Mary Jiral of Yoakum; two sons, Johnny Jiral and Wesley Jiral, both of Yoakum; one daughter, Mrs. Walter (Louise) Adams of Yoakum; five grandchildren; four brothers, Emil and Charles Jiral of Yoakum, Edward Jiral of Poth and Vincent Jiral of Floresville; four sisters, Mrs. Joe Jansky of Floresville, Mrs. John Wagner of Poth, Mrs. Emil Rysa of La Grange and Mrs. Adolph Janda of Shiner. Contributed by Matt CrossJOHNNY W. JIRALVictoria Advocate, 6 Nov 2000 JOHNNY W. JIRALYOAKUM—Johnny W. Jiral, 76, of Yoakum, died Saturday, Nov. 4, 2000. He was born Feb. 15, 1924, in DeWitt, to the late John and Mary Orsak Jiral. He was a retired maintenance technician for the U.S. Postal Service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in World War II, and was a member of the American Legion and the VFW. After retiring from the post office, he was a bus driver for Yoakum ISD for 10 years. He also was a member of the Yoakum Council No. 1582 third degree, the Yoakum Assembly forth degree Knights of Columbus and the St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors: wife, Ruby Rohan Jiral; sons, Robert Jiral, Eddie Jiral and Larry Jiral, all of Yoakum; sister, Louise Adams of Yoakum; brother, Wesley Jiral of Yoakum; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at Buffington Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church; the Rev. Gary Janak officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum, 293-2333. Memorials: St. Joseph Building Fund or St. Joseph School Endowment Fund. Contributed by Matt CrossJOE V. JIRALShiner Gazette, 18 Feb 1943 JOE V. JIRAL DIES ON FEBRUARY 9The Death Angel came and closed the tired eyes of Joe V. Jiral on Feb. 9, at 12:45 p.m. to end a period of suffering of 2 1-2 years duration. The end came to the family residence near the Lone Tree School. Joe V. Jiral was born on Jan. 12, 1899, the son of Mr. and Mrs. V. Jiral at their home near Yoakum. On October 6, 1919 he married Miss Lillie Janca, and to this union were born three children. A son, Alphonse died in infancy; his mother preceded him to the grave in 1909 and his father on Jan. 24, 1943. The funeral procession left the family home, Thursday morning, proceeding to the St. Ann's church, where Requiem High Mass was held by Rev. A. V. Maneth of Nixon. An English sermon by the Rev. A. Morkovsky of Hallettsville, consoled the large gathering of relatives and friends. Casket bearers were his nephews: Edward and James Jiral of Floresville, Johnny Jiral, Joe Janca, Adolph Malek of Yoakum and Frank Valavicek of La Grange. Mr. Jiral leaves to mourn his departure, his griefstricken widow and two daughters, Mrs. Willie (Bessie) Immenhauser, and Miss Estelle, age 10; one grandson, a step-mother, five brothers and four sisters. He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul society of the St. Ann's and the members attended in a body. The Gazette offers tender sympathy to the relatives in their sad hour.Contributed by Matt CrossMARY H. SEMBERA JIRALShiner Gazette, 5 Dec 1996 Mary H. Jiral, age 94 years, 2 months and 23 days, of Yoakum passed away Monday, November 25, 1996. A KJZT rosary was recited at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27 at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Following the rosary, funeral services were held at 1 p.m. at the church, with the Monsignor John Wagner officiating. The burial was at the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum. Pallbearer were James Kocurek, Chip Stokes, Michael Vanek, James Jiral, Dennis Jiral, Wesley Jiral, Johnny Jiral and Frankie Jiral. Acting as honorary pallbearers were Ashley Vanek, Ashana Vanek, Bryan Jiral, Sharon Jiral, Lex Jiral, David Kocurek, Elizabeth Kocurek and Patricia Kocurek. She was born Sept. 2, 1902 in College Station to the late William J. and Marie Skroh Sembera. She was a homemaker, and was a member of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas, KJZT Society and St. Joseph Catholic Church. She is survived by two daughters, Edith Vanek of Yoakum and Lorene Heller of Vanderbilt; one son, Emil A. Jiral of Hallettsville; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Mrs. Jiral was preceded in death by her husband, Emil Jiral Sr., May 18, 1993; her father, Jan. 9, 1964 and her mother. Contributed by Matt CrossMARY STARY JIRALShiner Gazette, 10 Jun 1965 Mrs. Charles JiralFuneral services were held for Mrs. Charles Jiral of Route 2, Yoakum, Friday, June 4, 1965 from the Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum, at 2:30 p.m. and continued with a Requiem Mass at St. Ann's Catholic Church at 3:00 p.m. with the Rev. John Wagner officiating. Interment was in St. Ann's Cemetery. Rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, at the Buffington Chapel. Mrs. Jiral passed away at 1:20 a.m. Thursday, June 3 in the Huth Memorial Hospital at the age of 65 years, 2 months and 9 days. Mrs. Jiral, nee Mary Stary was born in Lavaca County March 24, 1900, the daughter of Matt and Josephine (Fojtik) Stary Sr. She was married to Charles Jiral October 4, 1921 at Yoakum. Survivors include one son, Frankie Joe Jiral of Houston; five daughters, Mrs. Frankie (Annie) Brenek and Mrs. Jim (Bernice) Vancura, both of Houston; Mrs. Albert (Theresa) Spann of San Antonio; Mrs. Harvey (Mary Katherine) Schumachers of Cuero; Mrs. Edgar (Charlene) Stehle of Yoakum; 14 grandchildren; two brothers, Matt and Joe Stary, both of Yoakum and four sisters, Mrs. John (Lillie) Janca of Yoakum; Mrs. Jerry (Maglene) Peters of Shiner; Mrs. Joe (Josephine) Horky of Hungerford and Mrs. Robert (Elizabeth) Michna of Wharton. She was preceded in death by her husband, who passed away January 5, 1965; her father, who died August 8, 1950; her mother passed away in January 1959; two brothers, John J. Stary, who passed away February 12, 1965 and one died in infancy. Also one sister died in infancy. To those whose hearts are broken by sorrow, may they look on the "other side" and find strength, comfort and peace, the peace that comes to all who trust in Him. Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home, 979-968-3121. Contributed by Matt CrossOLGA JANSKY JIRALShiner Gazette, 14 Jun 1973 Mrs. John Jiral of Yoakum died at 11:55 a.m., Tuesday, June 5, 1973 in Huth Hospital, Yoakum, at the age of 75 years, 3 months and 29 days. Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 7 in St. Ann's Catholic Church, near Yoakum, with the Rev. Edward Jansky of Inez officiating. Burial was in St. Ann's Cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert, Eddie, Larry and Emil Jiral, Jr., Wesley and James Adams. Rosary was recited at 8 p.m., June 6 at Buffington Funeral Home Chapel, Yoakum, where the body rested in state. Mrs. Jiral, nee Mary Jansky, was born February 6, 1898, in DeWitt County, daughter of Anton and Annie (Tobarco) Jansky. She had been a lifetime resident of the Yoakum area. Surviving are two sons, Wesley and Johnny Jiral, both of Yoakum; one daughter, Mrs. Walter (Louise) Adams of Yoakum; 5 grandchildren; one brother, Joe P. Jansky of Floresville; three half brothers, Rev. Edward Jansky of Inez, Charlie and Emil Jansky, both of El Campo; and two half sisters, Miss Emily Jansky of Inez and Mrs. Rudolph (Annie) Novosad of Rosenberg. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, July 7, 1963; stepmother, Mrs. Vincencie M. Jansky, April 13, 1958; and two brothers, Anton Jansky, June 15, 1969, and Rudolph Jansky. Contributed by Matt CrossPEGGY WENZEL JIRALVictoria Advocate, 9 Jul 2006 PEGGY JIRAL - YOAKUMYOAKUM - Peggy Jiral, 51, of Yoakum, died Saturday, July 8, 2006. She was born Feb. 18, 1955, in Yoakum, to Mary Ann Kupka Wenzel of Yoakum and to the late John Henry Wenzel. She was a computer tech for Hochheim Prairie Insurance Company and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors: husband, Eddie Jiral; sister, Shirley Ann Clancey of Edinburg; and brother, John Darryl Wenzel of Yoakum. A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at the church, the Rev. Roger Hawes officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Cemetery. Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, Yoakum, 361-293-5656. Memorials: St. Joseph School Endowment, American Cancer Society, Accolade Hospice, or donor's choice.Contributed by Matt CrossVACLAV JIRALShiner Gazette, 28 Jan 1943, page 1 Vaclav Jiral Sr. Dies SundayThe death Angel Sunday Sunday night, summond the spirit of Vaclav Jiral, an aged and honest citizen of this section to its resting place. Mr. Jiral had been in bad health for some time and his condition had been serious for several days. Death brought rest to his tired soul. The funeral took place Wednesday morning from the family residence, thence the Shiner Catholic church, where Requiem High Mass was celebrated with Rev. A. Maneth, as celebrant, assisted by Revs. Hug as deacon and Bily as subdeacon. A grandson, Johnny Wagner assisted as Master of Ceremonies. Mons. Netardus delivered a sermon in Czech at the local church and Father Hug had a sermon in English at St. Ann's Church. Pall bearers were the sons, Jim, John, Eddie, Charlie, Emil and a grandson, Edwin. It was the request of this dear father that his sons serve as his casket bearers, one son was ill and was replaced by the grandson. Mr. Vaclav Jiral was born October 17, 1864 at Netolic, Czechoslovakia. At the age of nineteen, he came to America and settled at Praha, Texas. On October 4, 1887, he was married to Miss Mary Hajek. In a few years they moved near Yoakum and in 1902 their new home was Hochheim Prairie. Eleven children were born to this union, one dying in infancy. The mother passed to Eternal rest on Dec. 12, 1909. On October 4, 1910, Mr. Jiral was married to Mrs. Mary Morris. The Jiral family has called Shiner home since 1927. Surviving are his wife and the following children: Mrs. Joe (Annie) Jansky, Mrs. John (Cecilie) Wagner, Vincent and Ed. Jiral of Floresville; Mrs. Emil (Mary) Ryza of La Grange; John, Joe, Charlie and Emil of Yoakum; Mrs. Adolph (Louise) Janda of Shiner; thirty seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Jiral was a member of the K.J.T. lodge of St. Ann and of St. Isidor society of Shiner. Shiner has lost a splendid, good man and citijen, one who was devoted to his family and to his church. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to his bereaved ones. Contributed by Matt CrossWESLEY J. JIRALVictoria Advocate, 13 May 2004 Wesley J. JiralYOAKUM - Wesley J. Jiral, 78, of Yoakum, died Wednesday, May 12, 2004. He was born Sept. 25, 1925, in Yoakum, to the late John and Mary Orsak Jiral. He was a veteran of the Korean conflict, serving in the U.S. Army. He was a former member of the Yoakum Volunteer Fire Department and a fourth degree member of the Knights of Columbus and a member of the VFW. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and worked for Richter Medical Clinic. Survivors: stepsons, Michael Hajek of Hallettsville and Dexter Hajek of Mathis; sister, Louise Adams of Yoakum; six step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. Preceded in death by: wife, Corrine Jiral; and brother, Johnny Jiral. A rosary will be recited 6 p.m. tonight at Buffington Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 3 p.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Rev. Roger Hawes officiating. Burial will be at St. Ann's Catholic Cemetery. Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum, 361-293-2333. Memorials: St. Joseph School Endowment Fund, St. Joseph Building Fund, or donor's choice. Contributed by Matt CrossLEVERNIA GERTRUDE JOHNSONHalletsville Herald Little Levernia Gertrude, the 6 year old daughter of Mr. & Mrs. J. C. Johnson, living a few miles west of town died last Friday evening after a short illness. It was buried in the Old Moulton Cemetery Saturday. The grief stricken famillly and other relatives have the sympathy of the entire community. JOE JOLLYShiner Gazette, 22 Feb 1899 Burial place unknown. Contributed by Matt CrossANNIE JONESWeimar Mercury, 13 Feb 1897, page 2 Halletsville, Texas, January 30. From parties who came to town for a coffin the Post correspondent learns that near Hope, twenty miles below here, yesterday morning, Mrs. Annie Jones, wife of Harry Jones, hanged herself in the barn at her home during the absence of her husband, who had gone for a load of household goods, as they were moving to their home, having been married but six weeks. No reason for her act is known or even surmised, unless she became temporarily deranged. She and her husband were young, well-to-do, and had started out to fight the battle of life together under most auspicious circumstances.—Post Special. Annie Jones, 8 Oct 1869-29 Jan 1897, wife of Henry Jones was buried in the Terry Cemetery.J. R. JONESWeimar Mercury, 8 May 1891, page 3 Mr. J. R. Jones committed suicide by poisoning yesterday morning. His young wife, his mother and family are heart-broken.—Halletsville New Era. FANNIE JORDANWeimar Mercury, 3 Nov 1894, page 2 We regret to note the death of Fannie, the 5-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Jordan of Yoakum, after a brief illness of measles. Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Searcy went to Yoakum yesterday evening to attend the burial. All of Mr. Jordan's children are down with the measles. Transcribed by Sharon SuttonNORELIA JOURDANWeimar Mercury COLORED SCHOOL TEACHER DIES OF PNEUMONIANorelia Jourdan of Halletsville, a teacher in the Weimar colored school, died Monday night after a brief illness of pneumonia, at the home of Prof. W. J. Mann, principal of the school, where she was kindly cared for during her illness. The remains were taken to Halletsville for interment Tuesday. Decedent was a graduate of the Sam Houston College of Austin, and during her services in the Weimar school proved that she was an able teacher, possessed of many accomplishments. Her death is sincerely regretted. |
HENRY JUCKER, Sr.Shiner Gazette, 31 Aug 1898 Contributed by Matt CrossCARL JUDDTuesday, October 27, 1936 Carl JuddAfter a short illness of asthma, the spirit of Carl Judd passed to the Great Beyond at the home of his parents, Sunday morning at 9 o'clock. Funeral services were held Monday at 3 pm with interment in the Willow Creek Cemetery. Many sorrowing relatives and friends attending the last sad rites. The floral offering was profuse and beautiful. Deceased was born and spent the 34 years of his life near Vienna. He was a bright young man and his sterling worth was noted by all who came in contact with him. He was a dutiful son whose presence will be sorely missed in the home made lonely by his passing. Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. K. Judd, 3 sisters, Mrs. Mac Rickman of Cuero, Mrs. Forrest Brown of Rabb Switch, Miss Mattie at home. 3 Brothers, Sam and Grady of Sublime and H. at home. One brother, Victor died about 4 years ago. Contributed by Darlene BakerVICTOR JUDDThe New Era-Herald Killed by MuleVictor Judd, a young man of the Vienna section, was found dead near his home Wednesday afternoon at about 3 o'clock. From what we could learn of young Judd's misfortune, it appearss that he had just finished plowing with a pair of mules and had tied one of the animals and turned the other one loose. A while later his brother Sam found the body of the unfortunate youth with his face down in a small puddle of water near the tied mule. It is presumed that he was kicked by one of the mules as he was found to be bruised about his right eye and the back of his left ear. It is not known whether he was kicked into the water or went there attempting to revive himself. After the body was found, Justice of the Peace E. G. Peterson and Sheriff Gene Houchins were notified and left immediately for the Judd home, but their car stuck before they got there. However, they later held an inquest from the facts as mentioned above and pronounced his death as accidental. Victor, who had reached the age of 17 years, 1 month and 2 days, was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Kay Judd, and was born and reared in the Vienna section. He was a fine, hardworking lad and naturally members of the family as well as his many friends, are grieving very much over his tragic untimely death. The funeral was held yesterday (Thursday) afternoon from the family home with burial in the Willow Creek Cemetery, Rev. J. T. King officiating. A large number of people were present to pay their last respects. Besides his parents, he is survived by four brothers, Carl, Sam, Grady and H. R. Judd; three sisters, Mrs. B. Rickman, Mrs. Forrest Brown and Miss Mattie Judd, all of the Sublime-Vienna section; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Harbor of Dripping Springs, Hays Co. and Mrs. Henry Judd of near town. The New Era-Herald extends heartfelt sympathy to the loved ones. NICK & GLADYS CHUDEJ JURACEKWeimar Mercury Young Lavaca Co. Couple Drowns in High Flood WatersPrivate and Mrs. Nick Jurecek, Jr., lost their lives when they drove their car into a flooded stream at Camp Hood, last Thursday. Private Jurecek had been home near Witting in Lavaca county. His wife was returning to camp with him for a visit, leaving their baby with her folks at Moravia. When entering Camp Hood, Jurecek drove his car across the creek over a low water bridge, but the bridge was not there and the couple was plunged into eighteen feet of water. The current was swift and took the car downstream rapidly. The body of Private Jurecek was found about a mile down stream, but up to Tuesday the body of his wife had not been found. Private Jurecek was born April 22, 1922, and had attended school at Witting. His wife, nee Miss Gladys Chudej, was born March 3, 1924. Weimar Mercury Mrs. Nick Jurecek's Body Found Week After DrowningThe body of Mrs. Nick Jurecek was found in the Cowhouse Creek at Camp Hood on Thursday of last week, one week after she was drowned when the car in which she and her husband, Pfc. Nick Jurecek, plunged into 18 feet of water. The body of Pfc. Jurecek was found the same day the couple drowned, but the body of Mrs. Jurecek was not found until a week later. Funeral services were held Saturday morning at Moravia. The couple is survived by one child, one year old. ANESKA JUREKShiner Gazette, 26 Apr 1899 Aneska Jurek, 1854 – 1899, was buried in SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Cemetery. Contributed by Matt Cross |
There are over 4,000 obituaries of Central Texans with Czech roots at Steve Alvarez's TXBHS web site. These include many people from Lavaca County and some with German surnames.
