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ANTONIA DERRICH NAGELMUELLERShiner Gazette, 16 Nov 1967 Impressive Last Rites Held For Mrs. NagelmuellerMrs. John Nagelmueller, a long time resident of Rt. 3, Shiner, died at 6 a.m. Friday, November 3, 1967, at the Trinity Lutheran Home following a lengthy illness. She had been a resident of the Home since March 29, 1967. Prior to that she was hospitalized for four weeks and also at another time in September 1965 when she suffered a hip fracture. She had been cared for at the home of her son and daughter-in-law for about a year and a half. Mrs. Nagelmueller, nee Antonia Elizabeth Derrich, one of nine children, was born May 1, 1883, at Praha, Fayette County, Texas, the daughter of Joseph and Anna (Beier) Derrich, natives respectively of Grosglockarddorf and Bernhau, Germany. Her parents came to America in June 1881, settling at Praha. In 1885, they moved to Moulton and two years later to the Dickson community. They resided there until 1890 when they moved to a farm five miles west of Shiner located adjacent to and east of Hwy. 90A. On August 15, 1904, she was married to John Nagelmueller in the Shiner Catholic Church. The couple made their home on a farm in the same vicinity (west of Hwy 90- A) and continued to reside on the same place for over 63 years. One son, Joe, was born to this union. Mrs. Nagelmueller attained the age of 84 years, 6 months and 2 days. Funeral services were held at the Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner, at 10:30 a.m. Sunday, November 5 followed with Requiem Mass at 10:45 a.m. offered by the Rev. John J. Hanacek in the Shiner Catholic Church. Burial was in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were two of her nephews, Rudolph Neusser of Yoakum and Henry Schacherl of Shiner; also, Herman and Alfred Noack, Lawrence Wenske, and Victor Pulkrabek, all of Shiner. Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 4 at the Buffington Funeral Home Chapel. Survivors include her husband, John Nagelmueller; son and daughter-in- law, Joe and Frieda (Noack) Nagelmueller, all of Shiner; two grandsons, Albert Nagelmueller of Houston, Edward Gene Nagelmueller of Shiner; two great-grandsons, Albert J. Jr. and James Alan Nagelmueller of Houston; two brothers, Joe Derrich, Jr. of Shiner and Peter Derrich of Moulton; three sisters, Misses Annie, Mary and Martha Derrich, all of Shiner. She was preceded in death by her mother on January 4, 1942 and her father on August 11, 1942. A sister, Maria, died in infancy and another sister, Miss Emma Derrich of Shiner died October 27, 1944; also one brother, Frank Derrich of El Campo, died June 28, 1967. A host of relatives and friends attending the last impressive rights and the many beautiful flowers bore mute testimony of the high esteem in which she was held. Our sympathy to all in their hour of sorrow. Contributed by Matt CrossFRIEDA J. C. NOACK NAGELMUELLERVictoria Advocate, 4 Sep 1997, page 8A FRIEDA J.C. NAGELMUELLERSHINER - Frieda Johanna Clara Nagelmueller, 84, of Shiner, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 1997. She was born Sept. 28, 1912, in Gonzales County to the late Peter and Marie Newmann Noack. The homemaker was a Catholic. Survivors: son, Edward Nagelmueller of Shiner; and two grandchildren. Preceded in death by: parents; and husband, Joe Nagelmueller. Services will be at 10 a.m. today at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Sweet Home, the Rev. Charles Sonnier officiating. Burial will be at Catholic Cemetery in Shiner, Buffington Funeral Home, 594-3352. Pallbearers: Marvin Michalec, David Marcak, Leroy Boedeker, Bennie Mikes, Pete Noack and Art Loos. Contributed by Matt CrossJOHN NAGELMUELLERShiner Gazette, Thurs., 12 Jul 1979, page 6 John Nagelmueller Rites HeldJohn Nagelmueller of Shiner passed away at 8:00 a.m. Sunday, July 8, 1979 at Stevens Convalescent Center in Hallettsville where he had been a resident for 14 months. Prior to that he was in a Gonzales nursing home for three years. He attained the age of 97 years, 6 months and 14 days. The body was brought to Shiner and lay in state at the Buffington Funeral Home until 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 10, when it was taken to Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church where Holy Mass was offered by 10 a.m. by the Rev. Eugene Janson. Burial was in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were two nephews, Henry Schacherl of Shiner, Rudy Neusser of Yoakum, Adolph Novosad, Victor Pulkrabek, B.H. Wenske and Lawrence Wenske, all of Shiner. Rosary was recited at the Buffington Funeral Home Chapel Monday, July 9, at 7:30 p.m. led by Father Janson. A retired farmer and rancher, Mr. Nagelmueller was born Dec. 24, 1881 in Honnetschlag, Austria. In 1883, the family came to America and settled first, for a time, in the Oak Grove community north of Shiner. A few years later the Nagelmueller homestead was established a few miles west of Shiner in Gonzales County. On Aug. 15, 1904, he was married to Antonia Elizabeth Derrich in the Shiner Catholic Church. The couple made their home on a portion of the Nagelmueller homestead where they resided continuously for some 70 years. One son, Joe, was born to this marriage union. His wife died Nov. 3, 1967. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Frieda (Noack) Nagelmueller of Shiner; two grandsons, Albert Nagelmueller of Houston, Edward Gene Nagelmueller of Shiner; thrre great-grandchildren, Albert Jr. and James Alan Nagelmueller of Houston and Wendy Nagelmueller of Shiner. Mr. Nagelmueller was the last surviving member of his immediate family and was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Mrs. John (Mary) Neusser, Jan. 15, 1965; and Caroline (Mrs. John Schacherl, later Mrs. John J. Mikes), June 27, 1953; and a brother, Frank Nagelmueller, Jan. 12, 1979. Contributed by Matt CrossJOHN NAJVARWeimar Mercury, 26 Aug 1960, page 5 John Najvar, Weimar Native, Dies at 78 Funeral services for John Navjar [sic.] of Hallettsville, 78, native of here but a resident of Hallettsville since 1908, were held Monday at Sacred Heart Church, Hallettsville, with burial in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. He died at his home Saturday, August 20. Born here in 1882, he married Miss Agnes Janacek in 1908 and they settled at Hallettsville. Surviving in addition to his widow are three sons, Vaclav, Felix and Paul, all of Halletsville; three daughters, Misses Theresa and Mary Najvar, both of Houston, and Miss Helen Najvar of Hallettsville; one sister, Mrs. L. D. Pustka of Hallettsville; a half-sister, Mrs. Joe Gerlich of Hallettsville; and some grandchildren. IDA COLLEEN FEHRENKAMP NAMENDORFHouston Chronicle Colleen F. NamendorfCOLLEEN F. NAMENDORF went to be with her Lord Sunday, January 27, 2008 in Houston. Beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother was born October 8, 1926 in Moulton, Texas. She moved to Houston in 1944 after graduating from high school where she met Robert Namendorf, her husband of 54 years. Colleen was a very successful homemaker, raising three sons and one wonderful daughter. She taught us the importance of family and friends, to love God and Country. We, her family, were always blessed by her love and concern for each of us. She will be dearly missed. We are all very sad to be without her. Colleen is survived by her loving husband Robert, son Major Robert Mitchell Namendorf (USAF) and wife Margaret, daughter Robin Parker and husband Courtney, son Charles Namendorf and wife Judy, son Jeffrey Namendorf and wife Heather, grandchildren Sonny, Faith, Alyssa, Dieter, Christopher, Corbin, Kara, Kassandra, Connor, Chance, Nathaniel and Wyatt, brother Joseph Fehrenkamp and wife Armenta, sister Susie Scherlen and husband Louis, sister-in-law Sue Pless, and numerous nieces and nephews. We love you mom! Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 30, 2008 from 6:00 - 8:00 PM at Klein Funeral Home Champion Forest. A funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 31, 2008 at John Wesley United Methodist Church, 5830 Bermuda Dunes Drive. Interment will follow in Klein Memorial Park FM2920. Ida Colleen Fehrenkamp was born in Moulton, Lavaca County, to Victor Otto Fehrenkamp (born Aug 18, 1888 in Moulton, Texas) and Helia Krueger (born Apr 9, 1894). Victor's parents were Frederick B. and Hildagard Fehrenkamp and residents of Moulton. On June 5, 1917, Victor was employed by his father as a clerk in a lumber yard. By Jan 16, 1920, Victor and Helia are married and living in Moulton, where he is still employed as a clerk in a lumber yard. They appear to have had three children: Ida Colleen (1926), Joe Dean (1932) and Merlene (1935), all three born in Lavaca County. Contributed by Rebecca Herder.LOUIS NATHANIEL NATHANEagle Lake Headlight, 5 Feb 1910, page 3 Louis N. Nathan.Deep sorrow was spread over the entire city when on last Saturday afternoon at a quarter to four o'clock, the soul of Louis Nathaniel Nathan, who for a long time has been in ill health, passed into the Great Beyond, where heart-aches and sorrows are unknown. Louis Nathan was 32 years of age. He was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Nathan of this city and junior member of the firm of J. Nathan & Son. He was a most excellent young man and every one in this whole community liked him. The remains were taken to Hallettsville on Sunday's train and were met at the station by a large number of friends of the deceased and members of the Masonic fraternity, who conveyed them to the home of his sister, Mrs. M. M. Landa. Just before the funeral procession left the home of his sister, services were held by Rabbi Warsaw of Waco, who delivered a beautiful tribute to the memory of the departed one. The funeral procession was one of the largest ever seen in Hallettsville, showing the very high esteem in which Louis was held there, as well as in his home town and wherever he was known. At the grave Dr. Warsaw again officiated, after which the members of the Masonic lodges of Hallettsville and Eagle Lake took charge of the remains and performed the last sad rites in accordance with the ritual of that order. In the death of Louis Nathan, a young man beloved by all who knew him, has gone to his last reward. And of him it can truthfully be said: "To know him was to love him." Louis is survived by a broken-hearted mother and father, two sisters, Mrs. Landa of Hallettsville and Mrs. Hart of Palestine, and three brothers, Meyer and Isadore of this city and Ralph of Yoakum, to whom the HEADLIGHT extends its sincerest sympathy in their hour of deepest sorrow. MARY LOVE NAVEWeimar Mercury, May 12, 1894 Shiner Gazette: Dr. Nave’s infant daughter, Mary Love, died Sunday evening at 4 o’clock. She was born on the 17th of last January and had been sick almost from her birth. The interment took place Monday at the K. of P. cemetery. Transcribed by Sharon SuttonWALTER NEALWeimar Mercury, October 3, 1930 Judge Walter Neal DeadMany friends throughout this part of the state will be pained to learn that Judge Walter Neal of Hallettsville expired Monday night, after a brief illness. The funeral took place at Hallettsville Wednesday afternoon. Judge Neal was a native of Virginia but came to this state at an early age. The Neal family lived for a time in the Osage community, and will be remembered by old timers of this section. Judge Neal often visited Weimar, and had many warm friends here. He was a good man, truely a typical Southern gentleman, one whom it was a pleasure to know and associate with, and his death is deeply and sincerely deplored. His bereaved ones have our deepest sympathy. Contributed by Deborah SmithLOUIS NELSONWeimar Mercury, 25 Jul 1891, page 2 Mr. Louis Nelson, a brakeman, was accidentally shot and killed by Mr. Jim McCabe, a bartender at the Bank saloon on Front street, Friday at about 1:40 a. m. They had just returned from a dance, and repaired to the saloon, where Jim, in the presence of several parties, was showing them how his pistol worked, when it wa accidentally discharged with the above results.—Yoakum Graphic. ADOLPH A. NESRSTAShiner Gazette, 11 Mar 1965 Adolph A. Nesrsta Rites In MoultonAdolph A. Nesrsta passed away at his home southwest of Moulton Friday, February 26, 1965, at the age of 69 years, 1 month and 28 days. Mr. Nesrsta, who had been in ailing health for several years, was found dead in bed Friday morning. A native of Praha, he was a life-long farmer in this area and a veteran of World War I. As a young man he was married to Jaromila Berckenhoff and the couple settled in the Moulton community where they reared their four children. Funeral services were held Monday, March 1 at 9:00 a.m. at the Smith Funeral Home and continued at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Moulton at 9:15 a.m. with the Rev. Sigismund Wojciechowski officiating. Interment was in the Moulton Catholic Cemetery, under the auspices of the Moulton American Legion and the Moulton VFW Post. Rosary was recited at the Smith Funeral Home Sunday, February 28 at 8:00 p.m. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Jaromila Nesrsta of Moulton; one son, Eugene Nesrsta of San Antonio; two daughters, Mrs. Emil Kloesel of Shiner and Mrs. A. G. Hanzel of San Antonio; seven grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Charlie Kocian of Moulton, Mrs. Cecelia Schoenweitz of Flatonia, Mrs. John Pavlicek of El Campo and Mrs. Anton Brom of Roscoe. One son, George, preceded him in death. Serving as pallbearers were members of the Moulton Legion and VFW namely: August Welfl, Rudy Berckenhoff, Albert Brom, Eugene Kloesel, Jimmy Holub and Johnny Holub. Contributed by Matt CrossEUGENE JOE NESRSTA & RUDIE JACOB REBECEKShiner Gazette, 16 Oct 1975 Rudie Rebecek, Eugene Nesrsta, Rites In MoultonA double tragedy occurred near Moulton, Sunday, October 5, 1975 claiming the lives of two Moulton residents, Eugene Joe Nesrsta and Rudie Jacob Rebecek, who were neighbors. The men drowned when the boat in which they had been fishing apparently capsized. The drownings occurred in a small tank in a rural area southwest of Moulton, ansl also near the Lavaca-Gonzales county line. The two men, after purchasing minnows at a Moulton station, left for their fishing spot around 9 a.m.; both men being in high spirits and exchanging a bit of fishing banter with acquaintances. Around 4:30 p.m., a neighbor, Tom Valenta, checked on the men. He became alarmed when he discovered the capsized boat and was unable to locate the men. After a hasty investigation he notified the Lavaca County sherriff's department in Hallettsville and Moulton Constable Joe Nieto. The Moulton Fire Department was also notified and a large number of members quickly secured dragging equipment and a boat and rushed to the scene, accompanied by other individuals who were anxious to help. Ervin Patek and Eugene Kloesel, both of Moulton, assisted with the dragging operations, and recovered both bodies. The body of Nesrsta was recovered approximately twenty feet from shore about 6:50 p.m. and that of Rebecek which was found near the spot where the boat overturned, further out in the tank, about 7:30 p.m. The two men were pronounced dead by Justice of the Peace George Mayer of Moulton, who also ruled that both deaths were accidental. He estimated that the bodies had been in the water about eight hours. *** DOUBLE FUNERALA double funeral was held for the two men, with services held Tuesday, October 7, at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Moulton, with Father Robert Schmidt officiating. The bodies lay in state at the Smith Funeral Home until 1 p.m. Tuesday, when they were conveyed to the church. Interment was in the Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Rosary for both of the men was held at 8 p.m. Monday, October 6. *** Rudie RebecekRudie Jacob Rebecek attained the age of 65 years, 5 months and 18 days. He was born in Lavaca County, April 17, 1910, the son of Rudolph and Marie (Valenta) Rebecek. He was reared in this area where he spent most of his life. On October 25, 1935, he was united in marriage to Annie Bartos at the Moulton St. Joseph's Catholic Church. The couple farmed for their livelihood, until about eight years ago when they retired and moved into the city of Moulton. Mr. Rebecek was an avid fisherman and had spent many happy hours fishing with his friends. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Annie Rebecek of Moulton; his mother, Mrs. Marie Rebecek of Shiner; four brothers, John and Charlie Rebecek of Shiner, Joe Rebecek of Boling, Daniel (Rex) Rebecek of San Antonio; four sisters, Mrs. Anton (Annie) Krametbauer, Mrs. Tony (Bessie) Silba of Moulton, Mrs. Fred (Emma) Culak and Mrs. Calvin (Selma) Othold, both of Shiner. Preceding him in death were his father, April 5, 1965; a brother, Adolph Rebecek, at age 10, passed away July 31, 1924; two sisters, Katherine died in infancy on December 8, 1908 and Olga, age 2, died June 26, 1934. *** Eugene NesrstaEugene Joe Nesrsta was born January 5, 1927 in Lavaca County, the son of Adolph and Jaromila (Berckenhoff) Nesrsta. He attained the age of 48 years and 9 months.
Mr. Nesrsta was reared in this area, and as a young man moved to San Antonio where he worked for a number of years. He became a member of the U.S. Army, and served his country during the Korean conflict in Korea from 1951 to 1953. He was a member of both of Moulton's veteran organizations, the VFW and the American Legion. A full military funeral was accorded Mr. Nesrsta, with graveside services under the auspices of the Moulton American Legion and VFW Posts. Following his discharge from service, he worked in San Antonio for some time and then moved to Moulton where he was employed with Nocoma Boot Company at the time of his death. Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Jaromila Nesrsta of Moulton; and two sisters, Mrs. Emil (Elizabeth) Kloesel of Shiner and Mrs. A. G. (Sophie) Hanzel of San Antonio. He was preceded in death by his father, Feb. 26, 1965; and a brother, George, October 9, 1951 at the age of 27 years. Contributed by Matt Cross |
JAROMILA BERCKENHOFF NESRSTAShiner Gazette, 5 Feb 1976 Mrs. Ad. Nesrsta In MoultonMrs. Jaromila Nesrsta, lifelong resident of Lavaca County, passed away in the Shiner Hospital, Friday, January 23, 1976 and 9:15 p.m. at the age of 77 years, 8 months and 27 days. She had been a patient in the hospital for four days. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 25 at 2 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Moulton, with Father Robert Schmidy officiating. Intemrent was in the Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were grandsons, Emil Kloesel, Jr., Edward Kloesel, Edmund Kloesel and Edwin Kloesel; and nephews, Gus Welfl and Raymond Berckenhoff. Rosary was recited Saturday, Jan. 24 at 8:30 p.m. at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel where the body lay in state until an hour before time of services. Mrs. Nesrsta, one of a family of 12 children, was born in the Praha-Moravia community, Lavaca County, Texas, daughter of Fritz and Annie (Kobza) Berckenhoff. She grew up in this area, and in October of 1919, she was united in marriage to Adolph A. Nesrsta. The couple settled in the Moulton vicinity and farmed for a livelihood until the year 1960, when they retired. Mr. Nesrsta passed away February 26, 1965, after which Mrs. Nesrsta moved to the northern part of Moulton where she resided until her death. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and the Christian Mothers in Moulton. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Emil (Elizabeth) Kloesel of Shiner and Mrs. Alvester G. (Sophie) Hanzel of San Anotnio; three brothers, Ewald and Liberat Berckenhoff of Moulton, Bennie Berckenhoff of Shiner; five sisters, Mrs. Joe (Alexa) Holub and Mrs. Jim (Emma) Welfl of Moulton, Mrs. Anton (Angela) Koncaba of Hallettsville, Mrs. Charlie (Julie) Nesrsta of Cuero, Mrs. Toby (Flora) Kretchner [Kracmer] of West; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, George Nesrsta, Oct. 9, 1951; Eugene Nesrsta, who died in a drowning accident, Oct. 5, 1975; three brothers, Fred Berckenhoff, Feb. 26, 1956; Emil Berckenhoff, Apr. 3, 1957; Pius Berckenhoff, Jan. 23, 1969. Contributed by Matt CrossJULIA BERCKENHOFF NESRSTAShiner Gazette, 26 Jan 1978 Julia NesrstaMrs. Julia B. Nesrsta of Cuero, age 88 years, 4 months and 19 days, died Thursday, Jan. 19, 1978 in a Cuero hospital. The body lay in state at the Oak Memorial Funeral Home at Cuero where rosary was recited Friday at 8 p.m. Funeral services were conducted by the Msgr. Henry Herbst at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 in St. Michael's Catholic Church, Cuero, with burial following in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Mrs. Nesrsta, nee Julia Berckenhoff, was born at Praha, Texas, Aug. 30, 1889, daughter of Fritz and Annie (Kobza) Berckenhoff. Surviving are a son, Julius Nesrsta of Cuero; 4 daughters, Mrs. Emerick Tajchman of Corpus Christi, Mrs. Ruben (Mary) Pakebusch of Victoria, Mrs. Elo (Janie) Kopecky of Sweet Home, Mrs. Justine Osterlog of Cuero; 3 brothers, Bennie Berckenhoff of Shiner, Ewald and Liberat Berckenhoff, both of Moulton; four sisters, Mrs. Anton (Angela) Koncaba of Hallettsville, Mrs. Toby (Flora) Kretchner of West, Mrs. Joe (Alexa) Holub and Mrs. Jim (Emma) Welfl of Moulton. Preceding her in death were her parents; a daughter, Mrs. Katherine Ann Bailey, Sept. 16, 1969; three brothers, Fred Berckenhoff, Feb. 26, 1956, Emil Berckenhoff, Apr. 3, 1957, Pius Berckenhoff, Jan. 23, 1969; and a sister, Mrs. Adolph A. (Jaromila) Nesrsta, Jan. 23, 1976. Contributed by Matt CrossJULIUS J. NESRSTAHallettsville Tribune Herald, 18 Jun 1997 Julius J. Nesrsta, 78, of Cuero, died Sunday, June 8, 1997. He was born April 15, 1919 in Praha to Charles and Julia Berckenhoff Nesrsta. He served in the US Army during World War II. Nesrsta was cabinet maker for Adickes Building Supply. He was a member of Cuero VFW Post No. 3, honorary life member of Knights of Columbus, Hermann Sons Lodge, TPA Post M, Auxiliary Firemen, and St. Michael's Catholic Church, Cuero. Survivors include his wife, Iris Lee Adickes Nesrsta, and a sister, Mary Pakebusch of Victoria. He was preceded in death by four sisters. Services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 10 at St. Michael's Catholic Church. The Rev. Johnson Owusu-Boateng officiated. Military graveside services under the auspices of Cuero VFW Post No. 3972, were conducted at Hillside Cemetery, Cuero. Memorials may be made to St. Michael's School Endowment Fund. CONRAD NESSELWeimar Mercury New Bielau NewsMr. Conrad Nessel, aged seventy-seven years, six months and twenty-six days, died here at the home of his only son, John Nessel, Thursday, April 25, at 11 p.m. On Friday forenoon the body was taken to Shiloh and interment made at the cemetery there, where his wife was buried about nine years ago. Mr. Nessel came to this country 45 years ago, first to New York and later to Texas, where he and his family made a home at Shilooh, Lavaca county, and later at New Bielau. Five years ago deceased moved with his son's family, where he had his home, to Lynn county, from where they returned about two months ago. Rev. L. Gehret from Charlottenbug officated at the funeral. May this good old man rest in peace. MISS NEUMANNWeimar Mercury, January 19, 1895 on page 2. The old adage that misfortune never comes single-handed is fully verified in the case of the family of Ernest Neumann, at Breslau. Last week a seventeen–year old daughter died, and six other members of the family are down with the measles. Several weeks ago Mr. Neumann lost his mind, and a jury adjudged him insane. He was taken to the Southwest Asylum at San Antonio Monday.Transcribed by Sharon SuttonJOHN NEUMANNWeimar Mercury Post Specials: Yoakum, Texas, September 20.—A horrible accident occurred here this morning about 7 o’clock, resulting in the death of Mr. John Neumann. It seems that some two months since Mr. Neumann’s store was burglarized, since which time he has set a a doubled barrel shotgun behind his counter, the gun being so arranged with strings that if anyone went behind the counter at night the strings would be touched, discharging the gun. In opening his store this morning Mr. Neumann must have accidentally touched the string, when the gun was discharged, emptying the entire charge of twenty-two buckshot into his breast. The deceased was a very estimable gentleman. He leaves a young wife, a brother and a sister, besides a large circle of friends. The affair cast a gloom over this entire community. Transcribed by Sharon SuttonEDNA HLUCHANEK NEUMEYERVictoria Advocate HALLETTSVILLE - Edna Hluchanek Neumeyer, 84, of Hallettsville, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003. She was born Nov. 9, 1918, in Weimar, to the late Emil Raymond and Mary Stavinoha Hluchanek. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church and KJZT. Survivors: daughter, Ann Duke of Shiner; son, Charlie Neumeyer of Universal City; sister, Alma "Tuttie" Hajovsky of Weimar; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, Alfred Neumeyer Jr.; daughter, Mary Margaret Skelton; and sister, Martha Hajovsky. Visitation will be 11:30 a.m. today at Kubena Funeral Home chapel. A rosary will be recited 6 p.m. today at the funeral home chapel. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Church in Hallettsville, the Rev. John Peters officiating. Burial will be at City Cemetery. Kubena Funeral Home, Hallettsville, 361-798-3271. Memorials: Sacred Heart School Library Fund of Hallettsville. Contributed by Nena SmothersRUDY FRITZ NOACKShiner Gazette, 20 Apr 2000 Rudy Fritz NoackRudy Fritz Noack, age 69 years, 6 months, and 25 days, of Shiner, died Saturday, April 15, 2000. Prayer services were held at 7 p.m. Monday, April 17 at Buffington Funeral Home chapel. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 18 at the funeral home chapel with the Revs. Charles Eckert and Bill Walden officiating. Graveside military services under the auspices of VFW Post No. 6209 were at Shiner Cemetery under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner. Pallbearers were Alvin Noack, Jr., Pete Noack, Roger Meyer, Gene Nagelmueller, Leroy Hewig and Robert "Tinky" Maeker. He was born Sept. 20, 1930 in Shiner, to Alice Maeker Noack of Shiner and the late Herman Noack. He was a welder. He was a U.S. Marine veteran and a member of VFW Post No. 6209 of Shiner. He was also a Lutheran. Survivors include his daughters, Tonette Elizabeth Flores and Ann Marie Mueller, both of Shiner, Jan Marie Jahn of Weimar and Cindie Dee Valis of Alvin; one son, Charles Herman Noack of Shiner; his mother; and ten grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, April 23, 1989. Contributed by Matt Cross |
MATTHEW NEWTONWeimar Mercury, 18 Oct 1902, page 3 Halletsville, Oct. 10. — Matthew Newton, a well to do young negro, residing near Hackberry, suicided last evening by shooting himself in the head with a pistol. No reason is assigned for the act. ANGIE NICHOLSundated newspaper clipping An Aged Lady Passes AwayMrs. Angie NICHOLS, another one of Lavaca county's aged native born citizens, passed on to her reward Monday evening [23 October 1916] at 7:40 after having been a sufferer for several years of what proved to be cancer of the stomach. She had been confined to her bed for the past ten months and everthing that loving hands and medical skill could do was done to prolong her life and relieve her suffering. An operation was attempted when first confined to her bed but abandoned when the physicians found the cancer in such an advanced stage that it was futile to expect a cure. But nobly and calmly did the patient await the end, and death, dark and terrible as ____ must seem to us in good health, must have proved a boon to one who endured such a great pain as did this long sufferer. The deceased was born in Lavaca County nearly 70 years ago, to be exact 69 years, 11 months and 18 days, of pioneer parentage. All of her many years were spent in this county. She was married to Richard NICHOLS who preceded her to the grave several years ago. To this union were born three children, two sons and a daughter. One son survives, Willie NICHOLS of Ardmore, Oklahoma, also two brothers, John HINCH of Hallettsville, H.HINCH of Warnes county, and one sister, Mary SMOTHERS, of here, with whom she had made her home for the past several years. Burial took place in the Clark Cemetary two miles south of town at 4 o'clock Tuesday evening. Rev. D.A. WILLIAMS speaking the last sad rites, in the presence of many friends and relatives. Transcribed by Barbara Niemeyer from copy provided from the geneology collection of Eddie Nichols Tegge by her daughter, the former Mary Anne TEGGE. Contributed by Nena SmothersSALLIE ANN NICKELVictoria Advocate, 18 Jul 1968, page 13A Sally Ann NickleYOAKUM—Sally Ann Nickle, three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Nickle of Yoakum, died at 11:45 p.m. Tuesday in a Victoria hospital after a short illness. She was born Aug. 21, 1964 in Yoakum. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Buffington Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Matocha officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Surviving in addition to her parents are three brothers, Bruce Wayne, Craig Edward and Norman Jr.; two sisters, Sandra Lynn and Susan Marie Nickle, all of Yoakum; and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Nickle and Mrs. Iris Nickle of San Antonio. Contributed by Matt CrossWILLIAM BURT NOBLEHalletsville Herald IN MEMORIAM.Died, at Ezzell, Texs, March 26th, 1889, WILLIAM BURT, son of W. C. and Louise Noble, aged 14 months. His precious body was laid to rest by the side of two little brothers. We sorrow not as those who have no hope, for we know the "Giver of all good doeth all things well," and what now seemeth ill, only worketh for our good. Then, dear parents, may you be enabled by Grace Divine to look beyond this vale of sorrow and death to a happy re-union in a world of bliss unending. Wm. Burt Noble, born 3 Jan 1888, was listed by Sammy Tise as being buried in the Gephardt Cemetery, but he lists his death date as 26 Nov 1889.F. A. NOLENShiner Gazette, 9 Feb 1898, page 1 F. A. Nolen, 25 Sep 1851 – 2 Feb 1898, was buried in the Mossy Grove Cemetery. Contributed by Matt CrossT. D. NOLENWeimar Mercury, 11 Sep 1891, page 3 We chronicle with regret the death of Mr. T. D. Nolan, which occurred at his home a few miles south of the city, on Saturday the 29th of August. He was buried at Mossy Grove in the afternoon. He was about 40 years of age. He had been in failing health for [some] time.—New Era. ALFRED JOHN NOVAKHouston Chronicle Al NovakAL NOVAK was born November 10, 1920 in Shiner, Texas, youngest son of John Novak and Frances Vrazel, passed away Febuary 4, 2008. He graduated from Shiner High School and Draughons Business College, served as Staff SGT. in the 873rd Air Engineers Squadron 455 Air Service Group in World War II from September 1942 to November 1945. He was employed by Johnson & Johnson in the Carolinas for eight years, returned to Houston and National Distillers for four years and retired from GTE Corp. in 1986. Al is survived by his wife of 54 years, Jane Bellenger Novak, daughter Nancy Novak, son Craig Novak and wife Debbie, three grandchildren, Rhionna and Nic Goethe and Alex Novak and great-granddaughter, Tayler Goethe, sister-in-law, Evelyn Novak and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, February 7, 2008 at Waltrip Funeral Directors from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. followed by a memorial service at 11:00 A.M. with Mr. Jimmy Lane officiating, followed by a reception at 20 Shadow Lane, Houston, Texas. Interment in Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc. Alfred Novak enlisted with the Air Corps on Sep 14, 1942 in San Antonio, Texas. Contributed by Rebecca HerderANNIE HAJEK NOVAKShiner Gazette, 17 Sep 1981 Mrs. Frank Novak, nee Annie Hajek, passed away Thursday, Sept. 10, 1981 at 2:05 a.m. in Citizens Memorial Hospital, Victoria, after a short illness. She had been a resident at Oak Manor Nusing [sic] Home in Flatonia since April 20, 1981. She reached the age of 88 years, 1 month and 12 days. The body lay in state at the Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner, until 9:00 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, when it was taken to Sts. Cyril and Methodius' Catholic Church where Holy Mass was offered at 10:00 a.m. by celebrants, the Rev. Patrick Fidgeon and the Rev. Eugene Janson. Serving as altar boys were great-grandsons, Dwight and Darryl Pesek and her granddaughter, Mrs. Patsy Pesek performed as lector. Burial followed in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were grandsons, Kelly Novak of Moravia, Mark Studeny, Gene Henkhaus and Michael Bourne, all of Houston; great-grandson, David Pesek of Shiner; and a nephew, Johnny E. Hajek of Shiner. Rosary was recited at the Buffington Chapel Friday, Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m. by the Parish, led by Father Fidgeon, and Saturday, Sept. 12 at 9:40 a.m. by the KJZT Society in Church. Mrs. Novak was born July 28, 1893 near Praha, Fayette County, Texas, daughter of Henry V. and Mary (Kotrlik) Hajek, natives respectively of Praha, Texas and Netolovic, Czechoslovakia. She was one of a family of nine children. The family lived at Seymour for a short time, then moved in 1911 to Lavaca County and established their jome on a farm near Shiner. She was a lifelong member of the Catholic Church, a member of the Altar Society, and a member of the KJZT Society, having joined the order in 1923. She was a recipient of the 50-year pin. On November 20, 1916, she was married to Frank John Novak in Sts. Cyril and Methodius' Catholic Church, Shiner, with the Rev. Fred Neubert officiating. The couple farmed a short distance south of Shiner where they resided continuously until February 1969 when they moved to their new home at 213 W. Bozka St. Mr. Novak passed away, shortly thereafter, on Aug. 6, 1969. Surviving are a son, George "Red" Novak of Houston; four daughters, Mrs. Emma Westphal, Mrs. Adel Henkhaus and Mrs. Mildred Zaruba of Shiner, and Mrs. Edith Studeny of Houston; a brother, Louis Hajek of Corpus Christi; three sisters, Mrs. Jim (Julie) Bortel of Inez, Mrs. James (Emma) Koliba of Tivoli and Mrs. Willie (Ella) Koliba of Victoria; 13 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her father Feb. 10, 1958; her mother, June 24, 1962; two brothers, Anton Hajek, Sept. 16, 1975; Charles Hajek, Feb. 20, 1981; and two sisters, Mrs. John (Angelina) Svatek, July 6, 1976; and Mrs. Robert (Mary) Mikus, Sept. 12, 1980.Contributed by Matt CrossBERTHA WOTIPKA NOVAKMoulton Eagle, 23 Mar 1956 Last Rites Held for Mrs. Bertha NovakMrs. Bertha Novak passed away at the Front Street Rest Home Monday morning, March 19th at the age of 73 years, eight months and 15 days. She had been in ill health for about six years and for the past 20 months she was a patient in Front Street Rest Home. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 21st at the Smith Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. in the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Rosary was recited at the funeral home Tuesday night at 7:30. Internment was in Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Mrs. Novak, daughter of the late Roman Wotipka, and Barbara Filipp, was born in Praha. In 1901 she was married to Frank Novak at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church here. They lived here all their married life, excepting five years that were spent in the West, Texas community. Mrs. Novak's husband passed away in 1924. She is survived by four daughters: Mrs. Frank (Julia) Picha of Corpus Christi, Mrs. Louis (Della) Dostalik of Yoakum, Mrs. Louis (Bessie) Zapletal, of Coy City and Mrs. Oscar (Annie) Kaiser of San Antonio, two sons Ben Novak of Clarkwood and George Novak of Shiner, two sisters, Mrs. Frank Miculka of here and Sister Mary Hiltrude of Sisters of Divine Providence, San Antonio; one brother, Ed Wotipka of Moulton. One daughter died in infancy and three sisters and one brother also preceded her in death. Contributed by Matt CrossFRANK J. NOVAKShiner Gazette, 14 Aug 1969 Frank J. Novak Placed At Rest Friday, August 8Another one of Shiner's prominent, respected and beloved citizens passed to eternal rest at 10:00 p.m, Wednesday, August 6, 1969, when Frank J. Novak breathed his last at the Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital where he was confined for 22 days. He had been in poor health for the past several years and attained the age of 78 years, 8 months and 10 days. His body reposed in state at the Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner, from where services were held at 2:45 p.m., Friday, August 8, continuing with Requiem Mass at 3:00 p.m. in the Shiner Catholic Church. The Rev. Father John J. Hanacek officiated and delivered a most comforting and fitting sermon. He paid tribute to his memory as being a devoted husband, father and grandfather and always tried to live a truly Christian life, attending Mass and other services regularly long as his health permitted. Burial was in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers were his grandsons, Eugene Henkhaus, Eugene Berger, Mark Studeny, all of Houston, Paul Zaruba and Henry Pesek, and a nephew, Victor Novak, all of Shiner. Rosary was recited at the funeral home Thursday at 7 p.m. by the Parish led by Rev. Hanacek and by the KJT Lodge at 7:15 p.m. led by Mr. and Mrs. Louis Targac. Frank John Novak was born November 26, 1890 at Praha, Fayette County, Texas, son of Bernard and Frances (Novak) Novak, who came to America, shortly after their marriage, from Czechoslovakia, and settled at Praha. In 1891, the family moved to the Shiner community where they reared their family. He was married to Annie Hajek on November 20, 1916, in Sts. Cyril and Methodius' Catholic Church, Shiner, by the Rev. Fred Neubert. The couple made their home on a farm on Route 2, Yoakum, near Shiner, until February, 1969 when they moved to their new home in Shiner at 213 West Bozka St. Mr. Novak was a member of the KJT Society and the Shiner Catholic Church. Members of the Society attanded the last rites in a body. He was a talented and accomplished musician having played the guitar and was associated with the KCB and Novak Bands. His love for music was evidenced by the floral offering designed in the form of a guitar, a tribute from his children. Surviving are his devoted wife, Mrs. Frank (Annie) Novak of Shiner; one son, George (Red) Novak of Houston; four daughters, Mrs. Milton (Emma) Westphal, Mrs. E. J. (Adel) Henkhaus, Mrs. Mildred Zaruba, all of Shiner; and Mrs. Ben (Edith) Studeny of Houston; 13 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mrs. John (Mary) Eicher Sr. of Route 2, Yoakum and Miss Annie Novak of Shiner. He was preceded in death by his father, who died November 21, 1920; his mother died February 9, 1933; four brothers and a sister, Ben J. on June 27, 1939, Anton W. on February 11, 1960, John on December 17, 1962, B. Emil on July 12, 1965 and Miss Frances Novak died May 9, 1961. The esteem in which he was held was evidenced in the myriad of flowers and the large assemblage of relatives and friends that came to pay their last homage of respect. He left a wide circle of friends throughout this section who deeply regret his departure and mourn with his loved ones. Contributed by Matt CrossFRANK M. NOVAKHallettsville Herald, 1 Jul 1924 Frank NovakIt is with regret that we chronicle the death of Frank Novak, aged 40 years. He died early Wednesday morning at his home between Moravia and Moulton. The remains were buried in the Moulton Catholic Cemetery Thursday morning. He is survived by his wife and several children, to these the Herald extends its sincere sympathy Moulton Eagle, 4 Jul 1924 Funeral of Frank M. NovakThe funeral of Mr. Frank M. Novak, who died at his home near town Wednesday morning, June 25, was held from his late home on the following day. Interment was made in the Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Rev. Father Netardus of Shiner and Rev. Father Kopp of Moulton conducting the services. The funeral was attended by a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. The pallbearers were Frank Miculka, Roman Wotipka Jr., Eddie Wotipka, Frank Machart Paul Dierschke, and Bohumir Machart. The deceased was 48 years, 9 months and 13 days old. He was married to Miss Bertha Wotipka in 1901. Surviving are his wife and six children, Mrs. Julia Picha, Della, Bessie Agnes, Ben and George Novak, also one grandchild. He also leaves his aged mother, six brothers and four sisters. The Eagle extends condolence to the bereaved ones. Contributed by Matt CrossGEORGE FRANK NOVAKHallettsville Tribune-Herald, 14 Aug 2002 George Frank Novak, 83, of Shiner, died Thursday, Aug. 8 2002. He was born July 31, 1919, in Moulton, to Frank M. and Bertha Wotipka Novak. Mr. Novak was a cabinet maker and birdraiser. He worked for Tex Tan Leather and was a menber of the Shiner Baaptist Church. He was a World War II veteran having rerved in the Army Air Corps. Survivors include two sisters, Agnes Kaiser of San Antonio and Bessie Zapletal of Agua Dulce. He was preceded in desth by his wife, Flossy D. McElroy Novak, his parents; two sisters, Julia Picha and Della Dostalik, and brother, Ben W. Novak. Prayer service was at 7 p. m. Saturday, August 10 at Buffington Funeral Home Chapel, Shiner. Services were held at 3 p.m. Sunday August 11 at Shiner Baptist Church. The Rev. Kenneth Hibbs officiated. Burial followed in the Shiner Cemetery, under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner. Pallbearers were William Garbade, A. C. Kubecka, Carl Pfeil, Nathan Hoepken, Don Brown and Chad Kubecka. Honorary pallbearers were Ray Seale, Donald Dreyer, Don Cain, and George W. Minear. Contributed by Matt CrossJEROME NOVAKShiner Gazette, 20 Jan 1938, page 1 Death of BabyOn Wednesday of last week Jerome Novak, the infant son or Mr. and Mrs. Joe Novak of Houston was called to his heavenly home and laid to rest the following day at Shiner Catholic Cemetery, Father Bily officiating. The funeral was held form Eschenburg Funeral Parlor. We extend sympathy to the bereaved parents in the loss of their little babe. Contributed by Matt CrossTOM NOVOSADShiner Gazette, 18 May 1898 Found Dead.Early Saturday morning, May 14th, the body of a man was found lying on the railroad track at the crossing just in front of the section house. The man was dead, and upon investigation proved to be Tom Novesat [Novosad], a Bohemian. There was a bad wound over the right eye, and one under the left eye, which caused death. He was a single man without a family. The coroner’s inquest developed the fact that deceased showed signs of having been intoxicated when found, and was said to have been drinking heavily late Friday night. Weimar Mercury, 21 May 1898, page 3 Shiner, Texas, May 14.—Tom Novosat [sic.], for the past eight years a resident of this place, was found dead at the railroad crossing in the yard limits this morning. He was evidently struck by a train last nght. Justice Blohm held an inquest this morning and a verdict was rendered accordingly. Novosat was about 30 years of age and had no family. His relatives live near Ellinger, Fayette county, Texas. Gazette obituary contributed by Matt CrossMr. NUEBYMoulton News, 20 Jan 1897, Molton [sic] Institute column 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.
