ADOLF KAASE
Shiner Gazette, 15 Dec 1910, page 1, Komensky Cullings column
A message was received here from Moulton on Thanksgiving day announcing the death of of [sic] Mr. Adolf Kaase, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Kaase of Oak Grove. The young man had many friends here. May he rest in peace.
Contributed by Matt Cross
BERTHA C. KAHANEK
Victoria Advocate, Thursday, April 8, 1971
HALLETTSVILLE—Miss Bertha C. Kahanek, 83, of Rt. 2, Hallettsville, died at 4:45 a.m., Wednesday in a local hospital.
Miss Kahanek was born Jan. 4, 1888 in Lavaca County, and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parets, four brothers and four sisters.
Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Stanley Petru officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.
A Rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. at the church.
Due to this being Holy Week, a funeral mass will be offered at 7p.m. April 14.
A Rosary was recited by the society Wednesday night at Kubena Funeral Home where the body will lie in state until 9 a.m. Thursday.
Surviving are two brothers, Albert and Edmund Kahanek, both of Hallettsville.
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CARMEN NELL MARTIN KAHANEK
Victoria Advocate, May 4, 1999
CARMEN N.M. KAHANEK
YOAKUM—Carmen Nell Martin Kahanek, 45, of Yoakum, died Sunday, May 02, 1999.
She was born Oct. 15, 1953, in Yoakum, to James Pinkney Martin Jr. of Yoakum and Lillie Jannell Rickman Stanislawcyk of Abilene. She was the supervisor of the hand tooling department at Circle Y Leather and she was a Baptist.
Survivors: husband, Glenn R. Kahanek; daughters, Doralene Brandes and Melissa Pierman, both of Yoakum; son, Bubba Vernon of Moulton; sisters, Carol Marshall of Yoakum, Mary Nell Glitzer of Helotes, Debbie Brosette of Midland, and Sharon Stanislawcyk and Karen McKenna, both of Abilene; brothers, Lowell Martin of Yoakum and Mark Geryk of Port Lavaca; and seven grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: grandparents, James and Hattie Mae Martin Sr. and Lula Rickman.
Services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at Buffington Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. James Franz officiating.
Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery. Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum, 293-2333.
Memorials: donor's choice.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
EDMUND P. KAHANEK
The Victoria Advocate, Wednesday, August 23, 1972
HALLETTSVILLE—Funeral services for Edmund P. Kahanek, 79, of Hallettsville, who died Sunday at his home, will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Stanley Petru officiating.
Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under direction of Kubena Funeral Home.
Mr. Kahanek was born Dec. 7, 1892 in Lavaca County, and was a retired farmer. He was married in 1924 to the former Frances Supak, who survives him.
Survivors also include three sons, Vernon J. and Edsel A. of Houston and Ro_ge G. Kahanek of Port Lavaca; two daughters Miss Patsy and Miss Janice Kahanek, both of Houston, a brother, Albert Kahanek of Hallettsville, and six grandchildren.
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ELSIE LINBRUGGER BANNERT KAHANEK
The Lavaca County Tribune, Friday, February 24, 1956, page 1
Mrs. Joe Kahanek Dies At Shiner
Mrs. Joe Kahanek, 52, died in the Shiner hospital, Sunday, February 19th, at 12:03 a.m., following a lingering illness.
Last rites were held Monday, February 20th, at 3:00 p.m. at the Buffington Funeral Home Chapel in Shiner, followed by service in the United Dr. Martin Lutheran Church there. Rev. Edwin J. Oehlke officiated.
The deceased was born August 22, 1903, at Oak Grove, the daughter of August and Augusta Bossler Lindbrugger. She married Louis Anton Bannert in Moulton, Sept. 12, 1928, and they settled in Shiner. Mr. Bannert died Sept. 18, 1941.
Four children were born to this union, all of whom survive: Mrs. E. W. (Willie) Hazel Pfeil of San Antonio, Mrs. August (Laverne) Madala, Jr., of Shiner, Mrs. Thomas (Eileen) Black of Victoria, and Louis Bannert, Jr., in the Navy.
On April 25, 1953, Mrs. Bannert married Joe Kahanek, who survives her along with the following: three grandchildren, two step-children: Joe Kahanek of Victoria, Mrs. Frank (Julie Ann) Loescher of Yoakum and a step-grandchild; her father, August Lindbrugger of Moulton; three brothers, Walter and Leon Lindbrugger of Houston and August Lindbrugger Jr. of El Paso. A son, Eddy Lee, preceded her in death.
Pallbearers were Frank Loescher and Herbert Hoffman of Yoakum, Joe Kahanek Jr. of Victoria, Frank Bannert of Shiner, Rudie Klobedans Jr. and Louis Niemeyer of New Braunfels.
EMIL J. "PETE" KAHANEK
Victoria Advocate, Wednesday, September 21, 1977
Mr. Kahanek
SHINER—Emil J. "Pete" Kahanek, 75, of Shiner died Tuesday morning in a local nursing home.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Shiner Catholic Church. Burial will be in Shiner Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home of Shiner.
A rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Buffington Funeral Home Chapel by the parish. Another rosary will be recited at 8:15 p.m. in the chapel by the Knights of Columbus.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Emma Kahanek of Shiner, one son, Patrick Kahanek Sr. of Houston; five brothers, Lee Kahanek of Von Ormy, Louis Kahanek of Seguin, Daniel Kahanek of El Campo, and Lawrence and Milton Kahanek, both of Yoakum; three sisters, Mrs. Albert Polis of Edinburg, Mrs. Willie Hagan of Austin and Mrs. Stella Fishbeck of Yoakum; and two grandchildren.
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EMMA HEINKE KAHANEK
San Antonio Light, Friday, September 24, 1948
YOAKUM, Sept. 24.—Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Heinke Kahanek, 42, were held here Thursday at St. Joseph's Catholic church and burial in St. Joseph's Catholic cemetery, with the Rev. Joseph Pustka officiating.
Survivors are husband, Joseph Kahanek, Yoakum, one daughter, five sons and three sisters.
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ERNEST KAHANEK, Jr.
Victoria Advocate, Sunday, Feb. 10, 1957
Freak Mishap Kills Cripple at Yoakum
YOAKUM, Feb. 9—A crippled odd-jobs worker afflicted with a stumbling gait was killed instantly on Highway 77-A just west of here at 11:20 p.m. Friday in a freak hit-run accident involving two vehicles. One driver was jailed Saturday on the felony charge of failure to stop and render aid.
Charged in the death of Ernest Kahanek Jr., 33, was Herran Debro, 41, Yoakum handyman on whose 1941 sedan Highway Patrolmen Tom Cook and William Horstmann said they found bloodstained pieces of the victim's trousers and strands of hair that visually matched Kahanek's.
The patrolmen quoted Debro as saying he and Lu Ella Mayo of Yoakum were following closely behind a pickup truck operated by a friend, Eugene Jones of Gonzales, when the truck suddenly swerved to the left. Debro said at that instant he saw a body lying on the highway and that he applied his brakes but couldn't avoid running over the victim.
The veering pickup truck meanwhile narrowly missed a car driven by E.J.McCord of Yoakum, turned around and headed back toward Yoakum, followed by the sedan and with McCord in pursuit, officers said.
Both truck and sedan stopped at a filling station, where McCord persuaded both drivers to proceed to the Yoakum police station, where they told their stories to the patrolman and to Justice of the Peace F. A. Kallus.
No charges were filed against Jones.
Funeral services for Kahanek will be conducted by the Rev.; Edward Jansky at 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. A Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Buffington Chapel. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
Surviving are the victim's mother, Mrs. Annie Kahanek of Yoakum; two brothers, Stanley and Harry of Yoakum; two sisters, Mrs. Margie Evans of Velasco and Mrs. Mary Ann Woods of Yoakum; five nephews and a niece.
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LEON KAHANEK
Weimar Mercury, 4 Apr 1963, page 1
Leon Kahanek Rtes Thursday
Funeral services for Leon Kahanek, well known Hallettsville druggist and cattleman, will be held at 9:15 a. m. Thursday, April 4, at Kubena Funeral Home and Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Hallettsville.
Mr. Kahanek died Tuesday after a long illlness. He was the father-in-law of Howard G. McMillan, formerly of here, now of San Antonio.
LILLIAN SATSKY KAHANEK
Victoria Advocate, Friday, December 24, 1971
HALLETTSVILLE—Mrs. Frank A. (Lillian) Kahanek, 78, a former long-time Hallettsville resident died at her home in Houston Thursday at 3:15 a.m.
Mrs. Kahanek lived with her daughter, Mrs. Guy Ponton of Houston. She was born Aug. 29, 1893, in Lavaca County, and was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three sisters and four brothers.
Rosary was recited Thursday night at the hallettsville Sacred Heart Catholic Church, of which Mrs. Kahanek was a member.
The body will lie in state at Kubena Funeral Home in Hallettsville until 1 p.m. Friday when it will be taken to the Sacred Heart Church for services at 2 p.m. The Rev. Stanley Petru will officiate.
Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
In addition to her daughter, she is survived by one son, Lee Roy Kahanek of Houston; two brothers, Felix of Kenedy and Eddie Satsky of Hallettsville; and a sister, Mrs. Gus Sciba Sr. of Hallettsville.
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MARY MIKULENKA KAHANEK
San Antonio Light, Monday, January 20, 1931
The Body of Mrs. Mark Kahanek, 67, who died Sunday at a local hospital, has been sent to Hallettsville, Texas, for funeral services Tuesday at the Sacred Heart Catholic church.
Survivors are six children, Mrs. Louis Scida of Cuero, Mrs. Henry Hover of Moulton, Mrs. William Ott of Cuero, Mrs. Julius Ducek of Hallettsville, Miss Elizabeth Kahanek of San Antonio and Leon L. Kahanek of Hallettsville; two brothers, Rudolph Mikulenka of Dilley and John Mikulenka of Hallettsville, and two sisters, Mrs. Julia Klekar of Dilley and Mrs. Annie Janacek of Karnes City.
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PATRICK JAMES KAHANEK
FROM southparkfunerals@stei.com:
Mr. Patrick James Kahanek Sr.
Patrick James Kahanek, Sr. a devoted father and grandfather peacefully passed away on Friday, March 28, 2008 in Webster, Texas. He was born August 25, 1939 in Shiner, Texas to Emil and Emma Kahanek where he attended St. Ludmila School in Shiner. Patrick is survived by his devoted wife of 49 years of marriage, JoAnn; son, Patrick Kahanek Jr. and wife Cheryl; daughter, Diana Young and husband Ken; grandchildren, Dustin, Stephen, Jaime, Shelby, Savannah and Misty; mother-in-law, Hazel Johnson; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mark and Sandra Henneke, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and a host of relatives and friends and his beloved dog Sam. Patrick was a grandfather who loved and supported his grandchildren in all of their endeavors. He was a successful businessman, owner of International Tool in Pasadena and a member of the Knights of Columbus in Shiner
ROSALIA KAHLICH
Shiner Gazette, 6 Apr 1904
Mrs. Rosa Kahlich.
Died last Saturday morning April 3rd, Mrs. Rosa Kahlich, aged 77 years. Mrs. Kahlich was the mother of Mrs. Henry Dreyer, Jr. She came from Germany about 35 years ago and settled in Fayette county, near High Hill. About 16 years ago she moved to Lavaca county where she has resided ever since. She leaves four children to mourn her loss, viz: Mrs. Henry Dreyer, Jr., Mrs. Wild of Austin, Antone Kahlich of High Hill, and Rud. Kahlich of Wied, all of whom have the fullest sympathy of friends and relatives.
The remains were laid to rest Monday evening at 3 o’clock in the Catholic cemetery, Rev. Joseph Hudecek officiating.
Rosalia Kalich, 9 May 1827 – 3 Apr 1904, was buried in SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Cemetery, Shiner. Contributed by Matt Cross
ALPHONSE LEON KAINER
Victoria Advocate, Friday, November 25, 1977
EDNA—Funeral services for Alphonse Leon Kainer, 55, of Edna who died Tuesday at the residence 407 W. Elm, will be held Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville.
The body will be taken from Kubena Funeral Home to the church at 9 a.m. Saturday. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, the Rev. Stanley Petru will officiate.
Mr. Kainer, a former employee of Wade Construction Co., was born Dec. 24, 1921, in Lavaca County. He was a member of Edna Catholic Church.
Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Friday by the parish at the funeral home.
Survivors include two brothers, Richard of Hallettsville and Ennis of Victoria; seven sisters, Mrs. Albina Bollom of El Campo, Mrs. Celia Salak of El Campo, Miss Mary kainer of Corpus Christi, Mrs. Toni Sitka of Victoria, Mrs. Martin Kuhn of Hallettsville, Mrs. Lillian Sassin of Houston and Miss Gussie Kainer of Houston.
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ANTON KAINER
Victoria Advocate, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 1968
Anton Kainer
HALLETTSVILLE—Anton Kainer, 90, a retired farmer who resided near Shiner, died at 8:15 a.m. Monday in a Hallettsville hospital.
Mr. Kainer was born in Czechoslovakia. He was married to Miss Mary Otto in 1897 in Duvina [Dubina], near Weimar, who survives him.
Mr. Kainer was a member of Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, KJT and St. Isadore Society.
Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday by the parish at the Kubena Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, and at 9:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with the Rev. John Hanacek officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery.
Survivors include three sons, Emil of McFaddin, Richard of Hallettsville and Alphonse Kainer of Shiner; seven daughters, Mrs. Albina Bollom and Mrs. Celia Capak, both of El Campo, Miss Marie Kainer of Corpus Christi, Mrs. Tonie Sitka of Victoria, Mrs. Martha Kuhn of Hallettsville, Miss Gussie Kainer of Houston, Mrs. Lillian Sassin of Shiner; 17 grandchildren, and 31 great grandchildren.
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JOSEPH N. KAINER
Weimar Mercury, March 2, 1895 page 2
Hallettsville, Texas February 27. Yesterday Mr. Jos N. Kainer was found by his family in an unconscious condition and although medical aid was promptly had, he died in a few hours; it is said from hemorrhage of the brain. He was well known in Schulenburg, where for years he was a prominent lumber merchant. He leaves a wife and several children. His remains were today interred in the Catholic cemetery.
Transcribed by Sharon Sutton
ELISA KAISER
“Herald-Times Highlights” from pages of The Herald-Times, Yoakum Daily Herald and The Yoakum Weekly Herald.
January 29, 1942
A shadow of sorrow was cast over Yoakum today with the passing of another pioneer, Mrs. Elisa Kaiser, aged 86 years, On January 26th. Mrs. Kaiser was born at Frelsburg, Texas, where she was united in marriage to C.F. Kaiser on November 21, 1884. The happy young couple soon moved to the Woods Ranch near Moulton, where they resided until about 50 years ago, when they moved to Yoakum. Mr. Kaiser became one of the pioneer merchants of Yoakum before the railroad was built through here. Their first home was located where the present Blaine Wrecking Co. plant is located and for the past 25 years, the family home has been at 705 Nelson Street.
Transcribed by Carla H. Ratcliff
F. G. KAISER
Hallettsville Herald, 7 Aug 1914
Died of Heart Failure.
Moulton, Texas, Aug. 4.—F. G. Kaiser, a respected farmer of this section, died at his home, about three miles southeast of here, Monday at 11:30 a. m., of heart failure. His body was laid to rest in the Baursville cemetery Tuesday afernoon. Rev. William Dziewas, pastor of the Lutheran church of Shiner, conducting the funeral services. He was 58 years old and is survived by his wife and ten children.
FRANK KAISER
Shiner Gazette, 15 Aug 1895
Frank Kaiser, a young farmer living out on his farm seven miles north of the city, a brother to Wm and Chas. Kaiser, of this city, died at his home yesterday after a protracted illness. He was unmarried but leaves a host of friends to mourn his untimely taking off. – Graphic.
Contributed by Matt Cross
GLADYS BLANK KAISER
Gladys Blank Kaiser, 68, of Yoakum, Stratton Community, died March 25, 1999.
She was born Nov. 16, 1930, at her family home in DeWitt County near Dreyer, to the late Henry John and Minnie Hartmann Blank.
She ranched with her husband, and was a retired accountant from the Texas Department of Public Transportation, where she worked for 27 years. She was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Yoakum, W.E.L.C.A., a past Sunday School teacher, and V.C.S. superintendent, past secretary for Boy Scouts of America, past president and member of Progressive Study Club and past member of PTA. She served on various church committees, choir member and was a volunteer for many civic organizations, included the Yoakum Heritage Museum, Road to Recovery Program and American Cancer Society. She was a Paul Harris Fellow and was active in the Walk to Emmaus Community.
Survivors: husband, Sydney David Kaiser of Yoakum; daughters and son-in-laws, Corliss Lynn and Owen Smith, Sydney Kay and Michael Platis, all of Austin; son and daughter-in-law, David Keith and Susie McGrew Kaiser of Redmond, Wash.; grandchildren: Jennifer and Courtney Steinmann; Nathan, Eryn, Ailey and Clayton Kaiser; Rachel and Brett Kaiser Platis; sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn and George Doolan of Brazoria; as well as Nyles Steinmann of Yoakum, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbors and friends.
Preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Henry John, Jr., Warner and Wilbert Blank; and sister, Lorene Hurta.
Visitation will be held at 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Buffington Funeral Home in Yoakum.
Commital Service at 10 a.m. Saturday at Restland Memorial Park Mausoleum. Memorial celebration at 11 a.m. Saturday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Yoakum with Pastors Tim Van Antwerp and Iidiko Rigney officiating.
Memorials may be made to Holy Cross Lutheran Church, W.E.L.C.A., American Cancer Society, Hospice of South Texas or donor’s choice.
Pallbearers: Nephews: James Blank, Kenneth Blank, Wilbert Blank, Jr., Ronald Blank, David Doolan and Garland Hurta.
Unidentified news clipping contributed by Rex Moore
OLA LEAZER KAISER
Shiner Gazette news clipping
Mrs. Kaiser Funeral Services
Mrs. Walter Kaiser, nee Ola Leazer, of Shiner entered rest at 4:10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1981 at Trinity Lutheran Home, Shiner, where she had been a resident since Sept. 5, 1978. Prior to that she was a patient in the Shiner Hospital, Gonzales Warm Springs Center and Stevens Nursing Home in Yoakum after suffering a severe stroke April 8, 1978. She attained the age of 79 years, 3 months and 7 days.
Funeral services were held at the Buffington Funeral Home Chapel, Shiner, Thursday, February 21, at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. C.C. Grosenbacher officiating. She was a member of the United Dr. Martin Luther Church having been confirmed by Rev. J.C.A. Pfenninger.
Burial was in Shiner Memorial Gardens. Serving as pallbearers were her grandsons, Robert Werner of Amarillo, Tommy Cliffe of Yoakum, Dennis Machart, Gary Wauson, Thomas Fisseler, Eugene Machacek, Timmy Kaiser and James Krause, all of Shiner.
One of nine children, Mrs. Kaiser was born Nov. 3, 1901 on a farm near Moulton, Lavaca County, Texas, daughter of Edward and Leona (Johnson) Leazer, natives respectively of Texas and Leake County, Mississippi. She was reared on the family farm and attended Baursville School.
On June 21, 1921, she was united in marriage with Walter Kaiser in Moulton by Justice of the Peace Helweg. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in 1971. The couple first farmed in the Moulton area then moved to the Pohler farm near Shiner. Her husband also worked for the local road commissioner in the late ‘30s before moving to Shiner about 1940 and going into the trucking business.
Surviving are her husband, Walter Kaiser of Shiner; a son, Edward Kaiser; daughter, Mrs. Edwin (Erlene) Werner, both of Shiner; four sisters, Mrs. Leon (Bea) Kaiser, Mrs. Elo (Ruby) Hauschild, both of San Antonio, Mrs. (Ethel) Donnelly of Sealy, Mrs. Paul (Maudie) Krejci of Flatonia; one brother, Guy Leazer of Yoakum; nine grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her father Oct. 16, 1932; her mother, Jan. 10, 1974; two brothers, Mancel Leazer, Oct. 8, 1921; Clyde Franklin Leazer, Jan. 24, 1981, and one sister, Dolly Marie Leazer, Apr. 7, 1941.
OSCAR W. KAISER
San Antonio Express, 20 Jan 1975, page 1-C
Oscar W. Kaiser, 2623 Pecan Valley Drive, passed away in a local hospital Saturday, January 18, 1975 at the age of 68 years. Survivors: Wife, Mrs. Agnes Kaiser; Sisters, Mrs. Edna Miller, Aransas Pass, Mrs. Hilda Lukovsky, Moulton, Mrs. Helen Matthews, city; brothers, Fred G. and Harry Kaiser, Moulton. Services will be held from the Dellcrest Chapel Monday, January 20th at 7:30 p.m. with pastor Henry Schulte officiating. Services will be held from Zion Lutheran Church in Moulton, Texas, Tuesday, January 21st at 2:00 p.m. with pastor Julius Holm and Pastor Henry Schulte officiating. The interment will follow in Moulton City Cemetery under the auspices of Moulton Masonic Lodge No. 298 A. F. & A.M. Mr. Kaiser was a member of Moulton Masonic Lodge and had been employed by San Antonio Brake Company since 1946. Arrangements with Dellcrest, 2000 So.W.W. White Rd. 337-4082
WALTER KAISER
Shiner Gazette, 9 Dec 1982
Rites Set For Walter Kaiser
Walter D. Kaiser, 82, of Shiner died at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1982 at Trinity Lutheran Home.
Funeral services will be held at Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner, Wednesday, December 8, 1982, at 2:00 p.m. Interment in Shiner Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include his daughter, Mrs. Edwin (Erlene) Werner; son, Edward Kaiser, both of Shiner; nine grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
HENRY E. KALICH
Victoria Advocate, May 26, 2000
HENRY E. KALICH
MOULTON—Henry E. Kalich, 84, of Moulton and Hallettsville, died Sunday, May 21, 2000.
He was born July 13, 1915, in Schulenburg, to the late Eddie and Annie Brazda Kalich. He was a retired school teacher and administrator and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors: sons, David Kalich of Moulton and Henry Kalich Jr. of Shiner; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: wife, Lillie Kalich; parents; two brothers.
Private graveside services were held 10 a.m. Tuesday at Moulton Catholic Cemetery, the Rev. Gabriel Mensah officiated. Smith Funeral Home, Moulton, (361) 596-4631.
Pallbearers: grandsons, Rodney Kalich, Tim Kalich and Darryl Kalich and granddaughter, Lisa Kalich.
Contributed by Rosemary Ermis
CLAUDE VACLAV KALINA
Victoria Advocate, 25 Aug 2004
Claude V. Kalina
SHINER - Claude V. Kalina, 67, of Shiner, died Sunday, Aug. 22, 2004.
He was born Sept. 12, 1936, in Praha, to the late Jim and Angeline Cerny Kalina. He was a farmer, a member of KJT for over 50 years, and a Catholic.
Survivors: wife, Lorene Simper Kalina; daughter, Susan Hajek of Tulsa, Okla.; sons, Claude J. Kalina Jr. of Victoria, David W. Kalina of Bastrop, and Michael Kalina and Glenn Kalina, both of Shiner; sisters, Henrietta Moeller of Flatonia and Mildred Hrachovy of LaGrange; brothers, Jerome Kalina of Flatonia, Bernard Kalina and Patrick Kalina, both of LaGrange, and Marvin Kalina of Georgetown; and ten grandchildren.
Visitation will begin 8 a.m. Wednesday at Buffington Funeral Home chapel.
A rosary will be recited 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, the Rev. Robert Knippenberg officiating.
Burial will be at Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner, 361-594-3352.
Memorials: Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church & School Repair Fund or donor's choice.
Contributed by Rosemary Ermis
ALBERT KALISEK
Victoria Advocate, Thursday, July 18, 1974
SHINER—Albert Kalisek, 60, of Shiner, died Tuesday in a local hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church with the Rev. Samuel Heitkamp officiating. Burial will be in Moulton Catholic Cemetery under direction of Buffington Funeral Home.
Survivors include a son, Donald Kalisek of Houston; two daughters, Mrs. Anthony Etzler of Hallettsville and Miss Doris Kalisek of Shiner; seven brothers, John of Needville, Anton of Port Lavaca, Frank of Rosenberg, Joe of Floresville, Louis of Gonzales, Alfonse of Moulton and Adolph Kalisek of Baytown; two sisters, Mrs. Lillie Juranek of Robstown and Mrs. Annie Berger of Shiner; and three grandchildren.
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ALOIS J. KALLUS
Victoria Advocate, Sunday, May 22, 1966
A. J. Kallus
HALLETTSVILLE—A.J. Kallus, 98, of the Wied community and father of V.T. Kallus, agriculture instructor at Victoria College, died at 4:50 a.m. Saturday in a Shiner hospital.
Mr. Kallus, born in 1868 in Frenstat P. Rodhostom in Czechoslovakia, came to Texas at the age of twelve and was a resident of the United States from that time except from 1885 to 1886 when he returned to his native country for a visit.
He was the last charter member of the K.J.T., a Catholic fraternal insurance organization of which he served as president for 22 years and was later named honorary president. He held numerous other offices in the organization.
Mr. Kallus was a retired merchant and farmer and was also a former school teacher. His wife, Mrs. Terinka Migl Kallus, died in 1955. Four of their 13 children also preceded him in death.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church near here with burial in the Wied Cemetery under the direction of Kubena Funeral Home.
A Rosary will be said at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Surviving, besides the son in Victoria, are seven daughters, Mrs. Bohdanka Pesek, Mrs. Filipka Mladenka and Mrs. Henrietta Pesek of Wied, Mrs. Annie Janak of hallettsville, Mrs. Johanna Zvesper of la Grange, Mrs. Elizabeth Netardus of Jourdanton and Mrs. Agnes Parma of Cameron; one other son, George Kallus of Hallettsville; 81 grandchildren; and 123 great grandchildren.
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THEREZIE MIGL KALLUS
San Antonio Express, Monday, June 20, 1955
Mrs. A. J. Kallus
HALLETTSVILLE, June 19—Mrs. A.J. Kallus, 83, member of a pioneer Lavaca County family, died Friday at her home in Weid.
Services will be held at 9 a.m. Monday at her home, and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with the Rev. Henry Psencik officiating. Burial will be in Weid Catholic Cemetery.
Mrs. Kallus was born in Czechoslovakia in 1872, and came to the United States in 1875, settling in Praha, Texas. In 1893 she and her husband moved to Weid.
Survivors are her husband; two sons, George of Hallettsville; and V.T. of Victoria; eight daughters, Mrs. Tom Pesek, Mrs. J. J. Netardus, both of Jourdanton; Mrs. J. T. Parma, of Cameron; Mrs. John Zvesper, Mrs. J.S. Janak, both of LaGrange; Mrs. Rudolph Pesek, Mrs. Charles Pesek and Mrs. L. B. Mladenka, all of Hallettsville; 60 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
Rosary was recited Saturday night at Kubena Funeral Home and at the family residence Sunday night.
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ANNIE MOZISEK KALMUS
Victoria Advocate, Saturday, August 4, 1973
Mrs. Kalmus
Funeral services will be held Saturday for Mrs. Joe (Annie) Kalmus, 65, who died Thursday at 9:30 p.m. in a Weimar hospital.
Mrs. Kalmus was born May 25, 1908, in Lavaca County and was a life-long resident of Hallettsville.
She was preceded in death by her husband in October 1972.
Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. from Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial to follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery under direction of Kubena Funeral Home.
Survivors include six sons, William Kalmus of Seguin, Steve and Daniel Kalmus of Sugar Land, August Kalmus of Houston, Benjamin Kalmus of Bayport, Blaise Kalmus of Hallettsville; two daughters, Mrs. Jeffrey Koonce of Alief and Mrs. Steve Jordan of Waco; three brothers, Frank Mozisek of Hallettsville; Steve Mozisek of Victoria and Florian Mozisek of Yoakum; a sister, Mrs. Theo Kalmus of Hallettsville and 13 grandchildren.
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FRANK "BUTCH" KALMUS
Baytown Sun, Monday, November 14, 1977
KOERTH, Texas—Services for former Baytown resident Frank (Butch) Kalmus, 74, were held Oct. 19 at the Catholic Church here with the Rev. E.B. Kolodzie officiating.
A 25-year resident of Baytown, Kalmus died oct. 17 in a Hallettsville hospital.
He is survived by his sister, Mrs. Julia Heiman of Yoakum, and a nephew, Jimmy F. Heiman of Yoakum.
Burial was in Koerth Catholic Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Julius Zissa, Tony Michna, Gene Gray, Jimmie W. Heiman, Earl N. Cretors and Wallace Kellner.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
JOSEPH R. KANAK
Victoria Advocate, May 27, 2007
JOSEPH R. KANAK
PETTUS - Joseph "Joe" Raymond Kanak, 63, of Pettus, died Saturday, May 26, 2007, at Christus Spohn Hospital, in Beeville. He was born Nov. 24, 1943, in Yoakum, to Emily Munsch Kanak of Pettus, and the late Louis J. Kanak. He was a lifelong resident of Pettus and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Survivors: Tommy (Barbara) Kanak of Kenedy, A.J. (Mildred) Kanak of Pettus, Dan (Pat) Kanak of Houston. Preceded in death by: brothers, Freddie J. Kanak, Adolph F. Kanak, and Alouis Joseph Kanak.
A rosary will be recited at 10 a.m. on Monday, followed by services at 10:30 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Pettus. Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery in Hallettsville. Pallbearers: Kody Kanak, Clinton Kanak, Kevin Kanak, David Kanak, Larry Kanak, Robert Kanak, Gary Kanak, Roger Hership.
Memorials; St. Vincent De Paul Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Pettus.
Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533.
MYRTLE ELIZABETH TAYLOR KARL
Herald Highlights from Yoakum Herald-Times, February 3-13, 1970
Mrs. A.S. “Myrtle” Taylor Karl
Mrs. A.S. ‘Myrtle’ Karl, 72 passed away Feb 4. She was born in DeWitt County and [was] a lifetime resident of this area.
Myrtle Karl, born June 1, 1897, the daughter of George Taylor, was buried in the Oak Grove Cemtery. Contributed by Rebecca Herder
CARL F. W. KARNEY
Shiner Gazette, 12 Dec 1906
Carl Karney Died at Halletsville.
Halletsville, Texas, December 9. – Carl Karney, aged 79 years, died here yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Hulda Kiehn, and his remains were taken for interment to the Pilot Grove cemetery near his old home at Koerth. Mr. Karney was one of the early settlers of Lavaca county, and his loss is deeply felt. Several years ago, after the death of his wife, he divided his large estate among his children, and being too old to look after his farm, came to town to live with his daughter, Mrs. Keihn.
Carl F. W. Karney, 14 Nov 1827 – 8 Dec 1906; husband of Amalia P.A., was buried in the Pilot Grove Cemetery. Contributed by Matt Cross
KASPAREK Infant
Shiner Gazette, 22 Oct 1908, Yoakum News column
A little baby girl of Mr. and Mrs. F. Kasparek died last Friday and was buried Oct. 10, at Shiner Catholic cemetery.
This grave appears to be unmarked. Contributed by Matt Cross
AGNES KASPAREK
New Era Herald,
February 18, 1930
Mrs. Agnes Kasparek, aged 77 years, 6 months and 10 days died at the home of her son, Joe Kasparek of Mount Olive Friday morning at 5 o’clock. She had been in bad health for several years being an invalid for 12 years owing to an injury received when a team ran away with her.
Her husband preceded her to the grave 34 years ago. She was born in Czechoslovakia, Europe and came to American when 17 years of age. She has been a resident of the Sweet Home section for the past 51 years. Besides her son Joe, she is survived by one sister Mrs. Joe Janak of Sweet Home.
Funeral services were held in the Sweet Home Catholic church Saturday morning at 10 o’clock, with Rev. G. Kuratko, officiating. Interment was made in the Sweet Home Catholic Cemetery.
The New Era – Herald sympathizes with the relatives in the passing of this good old lady.
ANTON KASPAREK
Victoria Advocate, Tuesday, February 22, 1977
Anton Kasparek
YOAKUM—Anton C. Kasparek, 88, died Monday afternoon in a Cuero hospital.
He was born March 15, 1888, in Lavaca County, and was a lifetime resident of the area. He was a veteran of World War I.
Services will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. John Peters will officiate. Burial will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
Rosary will be recited Tuesday at 8 p.m. at Buffington Funeral Home chapel.
Survivors are a son, Alfred Kasparek of Weimar; two daughters, Mrs. Agnes Bussey of Longview, and Mrs. Annie Boysen of Yoakum; a sister, Mrs. Robert Baros of Yoakum; eight grandchildren, a great-grandchild, nieces and nephews.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
EMIL E. KASPAREK
Victoria Advocate, Thursday, Jan. 17, 1957
Car Wreck At Yoakum Fatal to One
YOAKUM, Jan. 16 -- An auto went out of control of Farm Road 966 six miles northwest of here last Tuesday night, throwing Emil E. Kasparek, 30, of Yoakum to his death.
Kasparek's body and his demolished 1956-model sedan were found shortly after midnight by C.J. Kurtz of Rt. 1, Yoakum.
According to Highway Patrolman F. B. Byrne, Kasparek's car was traveling north when it ran off the right-hand side of the road, colliding with a culvert. Out of control, the vehicle ran 136 feet down a bar ditch before ramming into a pile of rocks, which rolled it over four times a it traveled another 192 feet, Byrne said.
Kasparek was killed instantly. He was believed to have been thrown from the car on its second roll.
Justice of the Peace henry Doehl, who conducted an inquest at the scene, returned a verdict of death due to head injuries sustained in an auto accident.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 9 a.m. at the Buffington Funeral Home Chapel here and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Anne's Catholic Church, with the Rev. Edward jansky officiating. Burial will be at St. Ann's Cemetery.
A Rosary will be recited at 7:15 p.m. Thursday at the chapel.
Kasparek is survived by two daughters, Jeannie Kasparek and Doris Kasparek, both of Yoakum; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kasparek of Yoakum; a brother, Fred Kasparek of Yoakum; five sisters, Mrs. Mary Lauer, Mrs. Hattie Lauer and Mrs. Georgie Valek, all of Yoakum. Mrs. Vlasta Berger of Blanco and Mrs. Elsie Howard of Houston, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
FRANCES HYBNER KASPAREK
Victoria Advocate, Friday, August 8, 1975
SHINER—Mrs. Frances Kasparek, 83, of Shiner, died early Thursday in a local nursing home.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Friday at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner, with burial in Shiner Catholic Cemetery under direction of Buffington Funeral Home.
Survivors include four sons, Rudy of Yoakum, Domin of Lindsey, Tex., and Louis and Clem Kasparek, both of Corpus Christi; eight daughters, Mrs. Raymond Brosh and Mrs. John Kurtz, both of Shiner; Mrs. Philip Vrazel, Mrs. Dan Caka and Mrs. Charles Peterek, all of Corpus Christi; Mrs. Jim Raindl of San Antonio, Mrs. Anton Kusak of New Braunfels and Mrs. Jack Vanderslice of Houston; a brother, Alfonse Hybner of Mathis; a sister, Mrs. Mary Shimek of Cuero; 27 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
FRANK KASPAREK
Weimar Mercury, 30 Jan 1897, page 4
Post Specials: Shiner, Texas, January 23.—Frank Kasparek, a Bohemian farmer living about six miles from here, near Sweet Home, committed suicide by taking poison last night. He was about 50 years of age. No cause is assigned.
Moulton News, 27 Jan 1897
TWO SUICIDES.
Two men grown tired of life died by their own hands this week.
Frank Kasparek, a Bohemian living on McMurray’s land, about four miles south-east of here, took arsenic last Friday night and died in dreadful agony. He climbed up in a loft at his place before dark Thursday eve and swallowed poison, and after waiting awhile he grew impatient because it did not take immediate effect, and climbing back into the loft swallowed some more. By this time his wife and grown son realized what he was doing and took the poison away from him. As he did not get sick at once, a physician was not called for several hours and it was a little after 3 o’clock in the morning when Dr. Mitchel reached the place. He found Kasparek in convulsions and beyond human aid. He died about 4 o’clock. He was given to fits of despondency and was probably mentally unbalanced when the deed was committed. [Mention of L. Finkelstein's suicide in Flatonia followed.]
There is a marker for Frank Kasparek, 1839-Jan 1895 [sic.], born at Frenstat, in the Shiner City Cemetery.Contributed by Matt Cross
FRED KASPAREK
Victoria Advocate, 7 Aug 2004
YOAKUM—Fred Kasparek, 87, of Yoakum, died Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004. He was born March 22, 1917, in Shiner, to the late Frank and Mary Hybner Kasparek. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army. He was a bulldozer operator and welder, and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Survivors: sister, Georgie Velek of Yoakum.
Preceded in death by: sisters, Hattie H. Lauer, Mary Lauer, Elsie Howard and Vlasta Berger; and brother, Emil Kasparek.
A rosary will be recited 2:30 p.m. today at St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Services will be 3 p.m. today at the church, the Rev. Roger Hawes officiating.
Burial will be at Shiner Catholic Cemetery in Shiner. Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum, 361-293-2333.
Memorials: St. Joseph Catholic Church, American Cancer Society or donor's choice.
Contributed by Rosemary Ermis
JOSEPH KASPAREK
Perhaps from New Era Herald,
May 1959
Joseph Kasparek Buried in Sweet Home Cemetery.
Joseph Kasparek died at his home in the Mt. Olive community, Saturday, May 16. He was 80 years, nine months and one day of age at the time of his passing.
The deceased was born at Fayetteville, August 15, 1878 and had followed the occupation of farming from which he was retired. His wife preceded him in death September 23, 1947.
Funeral services were held in the Buffington Funeral Home in Shiner at 8:30 a.m., Monday May 18 and continued in the Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Sweet Home, at 9:00 o’clock with the Rev. Emmett B. Kolodzie officiating. Burial was in the Sweet Home Catholic Cemetery.
Rosary was recited Sunday May 17, at 8:30 p.m. in the Buffington Chapel.
Pallbearers were Louis Targac, John Berkovsky, Bill Berkovsky, Herman Wendt, Felix Jurica and Martin Pesek.
Survivors include one son, Oscar Kasparek of Shiner: one grandson, William Kasparek of Shiner: and one granddaughter Mrs. Henry Hajak, of Austin.
MARY KASPAREK
Shiner Gazette, 15 Oct 1908, page 1, Lone Tree Cullings column
The oldest daughter of F. Kasparek died here last Friday and was buried next day at Shiner in the Catholic cemetery. May she rest in peace.
Shiner Gazette, 22 Oct 1908, Yoakum News column
We are sorry to report that Mr. and Mrs. F. Kasparek’s eldest daughter, Mary, is very sick. We wish her a speedy recovery.
This grave appears to be unmarked. Contributed by Matt Cross
ROSALIE LOUISE NEUMAN KASPAREK
March 26, 1968 newspaper clipping
Mrs. O. Kasparek
Shiner — Funeral services for Mrs. Oscar P. Kasparek, 64, were held at 9 a.m. Saturday from the Buffington Funeral Home and at 9:30 a.m. from the Shiner Catholic Church. A rosary was recited at 7:45 p.m. Friday at the funeral chapel.
Burial was in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, Route 4, Hallettsville.
Mrs. Kasparek, the former Rosalie Louise Neuman, was born June 20, 1903, in Lavaca County, the daughter of the late Theodore and Sophie Satsky Neuman.
Surviving are her husband, Oscar Kasparek, and a son William, both of Shiner: a daughter, Mrs. Henry (Joyce) Hajek of San Antonio: three brothers, Steve Neumann of Vanderbilt, Joe Neumann of Ganado, and Jimmy Neuman of Edna: five sisters, Mrs. Lillie Burchers of Kingsville, Mrs. Christine Hubenak of Ganado, Mrs. Eleanor Havens of Cuero, Mrs. Elizabeth Kent and Mrs. Geraldine Johnson, both of Houston; and two grandchildren.
RUDOLF KASPAREK
Shiner Gazette, 19 May 1910
The body of Rudolph Kasparek was brought to Shiner Tuesday from Marlin, where he had been for about a week for treatment. He died from heart disease and he was but fifteen years old. The family have our sympathy.
Rudolf Kasparek, 5 Jul 1894 – 16 May 1910, was buried in SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Cemetery, Shiner. Contributed by Matt Cross
CLARENCE JOHN ADAM KASPER
Shiner Gazette, 12 Jan 1911, Local News column
We are sorry to report the death of the little baby boy of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Kasper.
Shiner Gazette, 12 Jan 1911
Card of Thanks.
To the neighbors and friends who so kindly assisted in the last illness and death of our little son, Clarence, and we wish specially to thank Mr. John Kloessel, Mr. and Mrs. Adolf Skalak and Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard Siems.
MR. AND MRS. ED KASPER.
Clarence J. A. Kasper, 28 Aug 1910 – 3 Jan 1911, son of Ed N. and Mary Klohs/Kloss Kasper, was buried in the Shiner Sons of Hermann Cemetery. Contributed by Matt Cross
Mrs. KASPER
Shiner Gazette, 9 Nov 1898, Wied Notes column
Mrs. Kasper, an aged lady, died here last week, of heart failure.
Contributed by Matt Cross
JOHN KEEFE
Shiner Gazette, 14 Dec 1893
Almost Instantly Killed.
John Keefe, foreman of the fencing gang in the Yoakum rail road yards, was almost instantly killed in Yoakum early Tuesday morning. He was standing by the tracks while the switch engine was throwing some cars in on a siding; as the engine passed, he stepped back on the other tracks just in time to be caught by the cars and horribly mangled. The deceased was about forty years old and unmarried. He was a man of property and was quite well-to-do. The accident occured [sic] near the main crossing, opposite the Eureka hotel. He lived but a short time after being removed from the scene of the accident. The deceased was an old friend of P. L. McCurdy of this place, who was greatly distressed on receiving the sad news. Mr. McCurdy said: “I had known Keefe all these many years, we used to work together in the yards at Yoakum and Corpus Christi and he was always steady and industrious. Just before he died this morning, they tell me, he called for me, but of course I could not get there in time.”
Contributed by Matt Cross
DANIEL KEELER
Shiner Gazette, 17 Aug 1893, page 1
FATAL ACCIDENT.
Section Foreman Daniel Keeler Almost Instantly Killed.
A collision occurred between two hand cars running at a high rate of speed, about five miles west of Shiner Saturday night in which section Foreman Daniel Keeler was almost instantly killed. Road Master Sweeny passed down the road to Gonzales, Saturday eve, and picked up a section crew about four miles from Shiner, leaving one man to bring in the car. On arriving at Gonzales, Mr. Sweeny ordered the foreman to go back and pick up the man that was left behind. Keeler took a crew and started back. It was very dark and while running down grade at a high rate of speed they suddenly came upon the other car going in the opposite direction. Keeler, who was sitting in front tried to save himself by throwing himself to one side but the lever on the other car struck him in the back of the neck killing him almost instantly. He spoke but once after being struck saying, “I am killed.” His body was brought to Shiner about 10 o’clock Saturday night and was examined by Dr. Eidson, the Aransas Pass Surgeon, who found that Keeler’s neck had been broken. The deceased was about fifty-five years old and unmarried. The burial took place at the K. of P. Cemetary [sic] Sunday eve.
This grave appears to be unmarked. Contributed by Matt Cross
ANTON J. KELLER
Tribune, 7 Jul 1967
Funeral services for Anton J. Keller, 86, of Rt. 3, Hallettsville, were held Saturday at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Vsetin with the Rev. H. A. Bruns officiating.
Burial was in City Cemetery under the direction of Kubena Funeral Home.
Pallbearers were Herbert Tesch, Clarence Strauss, Arthur and Fred Mertz and George and David Gummelt.
Mr. Keller, a retired farmer, died at 9:35 p.m. Thursday at his residence. He was born Jan. 20, 1881, in Lavaca County. He was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Emily Schuetze Keller; a son, Fred Keller, both of Hallettsville and two grandchildren.
SAM KELLEY
Weimar Mercury, 16 Oct 1897, page 6
Halletsville, Tex., Oct., 8.—Two negroes named Aaron Ransom and Sam Kelley, who were working at the Lavaca oil mill at this place, became involved in a difficulty, which resulted in Ransom shooting Kelley through the lung from which he shortly afterwards died.
JOHN W. KELLY
Weimar Mercury, 11 May 1895, page 2
Halletsville, Texas, May 7.— John W. Kelly, aged, 83 years, and one of the early settlers of Lavaca county, died here yesterday morning after a lingering illness. The Masons laid him to rest.
Transcribed by Dorothy Albrecht
THOMAS H. KELLY
Halletsville Herald, 14 Sep 1893
Thomas Kelly Killed.
Thomas Kelly, a railroad man, fell from a train at or near the water tank on the Navidad river, just this side of Sublime, on Monday evening about 4 o'clock and two or three cars passed over his body, mangling it horribly. Kelly was about 40 years old and had light hair and a light complexion. A small sum of money was found in his pockets.
Weimar Mercury, September 16, 1893, page 2
San Antonio Express Specials:
Hallettsville, Tex., Sept. 11—T. H. Kelly, a well known bridge foreman of the Southern Pacific, fell between the cars at Navidad tank at 4 p. m. today and two cars passed over his body, crushing him to death. His remains were brought to Hallettsville, where an inquest was held. He will be buried at Yoakum tomorrow.
Shiner Gazette, 21 Sep 1893, page 1, Yoakum Matters column
T. H. Kelly, bridge foreman on the Sap, was killed Wednesday evening at the Sublime water tank. It is said he was slightly under the influence of whiskey and attempted to pass from a flat car to the water car; the engine was making stop [illegible] went to make the stop the engine took up the slack and he dropped between the cars. One car passed over him killing him instantly. Interment of the remains took place Thursday at the City cemetery.
Weimar Mercury articles transcribed by Sharon Sutton. Gazette article contributed by Matt Cross
CHARLES KERSH
Weimar Mercury, March 26, 1909, page 1
Shimek Items of Interest
John Shimek and Homer Little attended the funeral of Chas. Kersh at Sublime Sunday. Charley suffered from typhoid fever for several weeks, which caused his death. He is survived by his parents, brother wife and child. We wish to extend our condolence to them in their sad hour of bereavement.
Shimek News
Last Saturday, March 20, near Sublime, Mr. Chas. Kirsh died from an attack of pneumonia. His death occurred at 4 p.m., and interment took place at Honey Creek cemetery, Rev. Roth performing the burial service.
MERZIE KERSH
Colorado County Citizen, 8 Jan 1976, page 4
Merzie Kersh
Miss Merzie Kersh, daughter of Alvin Kersh of Columbus, died in the Renger Memorial Hospital in Hallettsville Dec. 31.
Funeral services were held Jan. 1 at the Kubena Funeral Home in Hallettsville, with The Rev. Robert Holbrook officiating. Interment was in the Geiger Cemetery.
Miss Kersh was born in Jackson County, July 8, 1918. She was a member of the First Baptisit church of Hallettsville.
In addition to her father, she is survived by one brother, Brooks Alvin Kersh of Houston; and 2 sisters, Mrs. C. Bruce Yule of Glenburnie, Md. and Mrs. Troy Deevers of Hallettsville.
SUSAN KERSH
Weimar Mercury, 2 Nov 1928, page 1
MISS SUSAN KERSH DEAD
Miss Susan Kersh of the Bila Hora community died in a Halletsville hospital Friday morning, of bowel obstruction, after a few days' illness, aged 65 years. Deceased was born in the hackberry section. The funeral took place at the Geiger Cemetery north of sublime Saturday afternoon.
WILHELMINE KERSTEN
Shiner Gazette, 18 Sep 1901
Miss Cersten [sic.], a young lady about 22 years old, died last Friday at her home near Shiner and was buried Saturday in the O. D. H. S. Cemetery.
Wilhelmine E. A. Kersten, 6 May 1879 – 14 Sep 1901, was buried in the Shiner Sons of Herman Cemetery. Contributed by Matt Cross
H. BLANCHE AUSTIN KEY
Colorado Citizen, 2 Oct 1890, page 2
OAKLAND NOTES.
It is with regret we chronicle the death of Mrs. Blanche Key, nee Miss Blanche Austin, whose death took place near Sweet Home. Her remains were brought back in a few miles of Oakland and laid to rest in the old family graveyard last Thursday by sorrowing friends and relatives.
Blanche Austin Key, 12 Apr 1865-24 Sep 1890, was buried in the Austin Cemetery.
MURIAL A. KEY
Weimar Mercury, 11 Oct 1890
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Key died Tuesday evening and was laid to rest by its mother yesterday.—Halletsville Herald.
Murial Key, 25 Aug 1890-30 Sep 1890, the infant of Blanche Austin and Robert N. Key, was buried in the Austin Cemetery.
GEORGE KINCHELOE
Weimar Mercury, 19 Apr 1890, page 2
A lively shooting scrape took place about 4 miles east of Sublime at the home of Frank Morris, who resides in Colorado county, about 200 yards beyond the Lavaca county line. Sunday evening, George Kinslow shot George Selph in the shoulder, inflicting a slight wound. Selph and Miss Morrris then grabbed Kinslow and took the gun away from him. Kinslow then started for the house to get a gun, but was headed off by Miss Morris and Selph. Miss Morris took a shotgun loaded with buckshot, and as Kinslow was advancing on her with a dirk she shot him in the face, two shots taking effect in his forehead. Kinslow received another wound in the right side from a winchester ball and the charge of 7 or 8 buck shot in the thigh. Miss Morris and Selph were acting in self defence, Kinslow's aim having been to kill both of them. Officers went to Kinlow's house to arrest him, but condition would not permit. The above particulars were reported to us by an officer who is in a position to learn facts.—Herald.
Weimar Mercury, 19 Apr 1890, page 1
About ten days ago, down on the Fowler place, in this county, a fight took place between George Kinchelow, a Mr. Self and Mrs. Morris, in which a winchester rifle and a double barreled shotgun took part. Kinchelow received two loads of turkey shot from the shotgun in the hands of Self, from the effects of which he died some six days afterward. He was buried at county line church last Tuesday. He leaves a wife and children in very destitute circumstances.
MARIE KIRK
Tribune Herald, 11 Mar 2009
Marie Kirk, 90, of Schulenburg, formerly of El Campo, passed away recently.
She was born March 20, 1918 to Fritz Hildebrandt and Alma Lantrip Hildebrandt.
A devoted Christian wife to the late Jim Ferguson Kirk for 65 years, a wonderful mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother enjoyed life in her own quiet way.
The Kirks lived “the country life” 36 years in Provident City and then moved to El Campo where they were members of Memorial Baptist Church for 22 years. They then moved to Schulenburg Villas Retirement Center and joined First Baptist Church there.
Marie is survived by her daughter, Janice Waits-Boss and husband, Guy of Tulsa, Okla.; two sons, Barron Kirk and wife, Juanita of Hallettsville, and Rick Kirk and wife, Maggie of The Woodlands; grandchildren Kirk Waits and wife, Terry, Cheryl Shoemake, Laura Zaruba and husband, Doug, David Kirk and wife, Vikki, Whitney Kirk, Brice Kirk, Taylor Kirk, Dana Dennis and husband, Greg, Jimmy Kirk and wife, Wendy, Debbie Coates and husband, Nathan, Shelley Kirk, Dawn Rivera and husband, Bobby, Darrin Kirk and wife, Tina; a daughter-in-law, Eileen Kirk Kellett of Victoria and 21 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, James Donald Kirk; six brothers and one sister.
Visitation at Wheeler Funeral Home in El Campo began at 3 p.m. and continued until 8 p.m., Monday, March 9.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, March 10 at Wheeler Funeral Home. The Rev. Jim Lane officiated.
Burial followed at Garden of Memories in El Campo.
Memorial may be given to Hospice of South Texas, 404 Texana, Hallettsville, Tex. 77964, or the charity of your choice.
Wheeler Funeral Home, El Campo, was in charge of arrangements.
MILDRED KIRKLAND
Weimar Mercury, August 22, 1903, page 6
The sad news was received here that Mildred, the little 18 months old child of Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Kirkland of Houston, had been drowned in the bay at Corpus Christi that morning. The little one had wandered away from home and the supposition is that it fell off the pier. Mrs. Kirkland was raised here, being a Miss Shoemaker, and was the sister of Miss Louie Shoemaker. She was in Corpus Christi at the bed side of her sick sister.
The father has been in Jasper business, but returned to Houston just in time to receive the message announcing distressing accident and allow him time to travel by train to Corpus Christi. It was decided to inter the remains here and the corpse arriving Sunday afternoon on the 2:45 train, the funeral occurred direct from the depot to the cemetery. It was attended by a large number of friends of the bereaved parents and to them goes out the sympathy of all in this dark hour of affliction. —Hallettsville Herald.
Mildred Kirkland was born 14 Jun 1902 and died 8 Aug 1903. Transcribed by Sharon Sutton.
MARY J. KLAPUCH
Victoria Advocate, Sunday, March 7, 1971
HALLETTSVILLE—Funeral services for Mrs. Mary J. Klapuch, 98, of Rt. 1, Moulton, were held at 3 p.m. Saturday at the Moravia Catholic Church with the Rev. Francis Kallina officiating.
Burial was in Moravia SPJST Cemetery under the direction of Kubena Funeral Home.
Rosary will recited Friday night by the parish.
Mrs. Klapuch, was born Dec. 25, 1872, in the St. John's Community, died at 12:15 A.m. Friday in a Hallettsville hospital. She was a member of the Moravia Catholic Church and the SPJST Lodge.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Klapuch; her parents, and three sons.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Emma Hilscher of Hallettsville; two sons, Frank and Rudolph Klapuch of Moulton; two half-sisters, Mrs. Frank Zacek and Mrs. Louis Staha of Schulenburg; two half-brothers, Charlie and Edmund Jurica of Victoria; nine grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
LOUIS H. KLARE
Weimar Mercury, September 15, 1950 pg 1
Louis H. Klare Laid to Rest at Old Kinkler
Funeral services for, Louis H. Klare, 77, who died at Weimar Hospital last Wednesday night after a lingering illness, were held from Hubbard Funeral Home, with further services at Old Kinkler Cemetery in Lavaca County, where he was buried. Rev. C. Emigholz officiated.
Mr. Klare, a retired farmer, was born in Austin County, April, 27, 1873, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Klare. He lived a short while in Schulenburg and here for the past ten years, but most of his life was spent in Lavaca County. He married Miss Minnie Buske at Kinkler in January of 1898. He was a member of the Lutheran Church.
Survivors in addition to his widow, Mrs. Minnie Klare of Weimar, include five daughters, Mrs. Ernest Eilert of La Grange, Mrs. Victor Henneke of Orange Grove, Mrs. Edgar Beken of Weimar, Mrs. Fred Dashe from Lockhart, Mrs. Joe Russek of Kingsville: five sons Oscar and Emil of Orange Grove, Henry and Louis of Houston and William of Lockhart; three sisters Mrs. Jim Bluhm of Charo, Mrs. Otto Appelt of Hallettsville, and Mrs. Jacob Lorfing of Hackberry: two brothers, Morris of Corpus Christi and Paul of near Weimar: 21 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Pallbearers at the funeral were three grandsons, Herbert Henneke, Victor Henneke Jr., Clinton Klare and Delmos Siedel and two nephews, Arthur Klare and Richard Gazelsky.
Transcribed by Sharon Sutton
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AUGUSTA KLAUS
Halletsville Herald, 9 Feb 1893, page 8, column 3
Death in the Country.
Miss Augusta Klaus, the 16-year old daughter of Mr. August Klaus, died at the family residence a few miles northwest of town on Saturday night last, of typhoid fever. The remains were interred in a private graveyard in the vicinity on Sunday. Mr. Klaus desires throught the HERALD to acknowledge his gratefulness to friendly neighbors, and particularly to Mrs. Barney Brown, for the kind attentions bestowed upon his daughter while sick.
The hand of Death has been laid heavily on this household during the past five months. Mr. Klaus having lost his wife in September last and a little daughter on the 5th of January.
Augusta Klaus was buried in the Pagel Family Cemetery. Contributed by Rox Ann Johnson
LOUISE von BIEBERSTEIN KLAUS
Halletsville Herald, 29 September 1892
Mrs. August Klaus, who resided near Witting, died of typhoid fever last week.
Louisa Klaus was buried in the Pagel Family Cemetery. Contributed by Rox Ann Johnson
ROBERT KLAUS
Halletsville Herald, 18 Jun 1891
Mr. and Mrs. August Klaus mourn the death of their little infant which occurred last week.
Burial place unknown.
ANNIE ROSIE ROZNOVSKY KLECKA
Port Arthur News, Saturday, March 13, 1943
The body of Mrs. F. F. Klecka, 35, of 1621 Seventh street, who died Friday at 1:55 p.m. in St. Mary's hospital, was forwarded by Clayton and Thompson to Shiner today for funeral services and burial.
Mrs. Klecka, a native of Shiner, had resided here for two years. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church.
Surviving are her husband; four daughters, Evelyn, Margie, and Dorothy Balusek and Barbara Lee Klecka, all of Port Arthur; her mother, Mrs. Cecilia Rozonosky [Rosnosky?] of Shiner; and five sisters, Mrs. R. A. Miculka and Mrs. E. L. McArthur of Houston, Mrs. E.D. Mraz, Mrs. Charles Kurtz and Mrs. A. L. Baros of Shiner.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
FRANK KLECKA
Victoria Advocate, Tuesday, February 13, 1973
YOAKUM—Frank Klecka, 99, formerly of Yoakum, died Monday in a Temple hospital.
Mr. Klecka was born Oct. 16, 1873, in Moravia, Czechoslovakia.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from Buffington Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Michael O'Shaughnessy officiating. Burial will be in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery.
A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home chapel.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Marie Marek of Uvalde; two sons, Fred J. Klecka and Ezidor Klecka of Lancaster, Tex.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
LOUIS KLEIN
The Schulenburg Sticker, 21 July 1966
LOUIS KLEIN RITES HELD AT HALLETTSVILLE
Louis Klein of La Grange, father of Myke Klein of Schulenburg, succumbed Sunday morning at the Renger Hospital in Hallettsville after a brief illness.
Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, July 18, 1966 at the Kubena Funeral Home in Hallettsville with burial in the Jewish Cemetery at Hallettsville. Rabbi Robert I. Kahn of Temple Emanu-El in Houston conducted the service.
An active businessman in La Grange for 43 years, Mr. Klein, 86, retired two years ago and since then had resided at the Moody Home in Galveston. He was the founder of Louis Klein & Son, La Grange dry goods store, now operated by his son, Larry Klein.
Born in Austria Dec. 23, 1879, he came to America at the age of one year with his parents, Jacob and Anna Leichter Klein. The family settled in New York. In 1923 he came to La Grange from Austin and opened the Louis Klein Store, in which he remained active for more than 40 years. He brought his sons into the business with him and assisted them in getting established in stores of their own in the SouthCentral Texas area.
Mr. Klein was a charter member of the La Grange Lyons Club, belonged to Masonic Lafayette Lodge A.F.&A.M. #34 and had served on the La Grange city council. He was a member of Temple Israel of Schulenburg.
Survivors are his sons: Myke Klein of Schulenburg, Larry Klein of La Grange, Moe Klein of Flatonia, Charles Klein of Columbus, Sid Klein of Smithville and Herman Klein of Texas City; a daughter, Mrs. Eli Rubin of Hallettsville; 21 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters: Mrs. Mildred Eneman and Mrs. Lena Goldfarb, both of New York City.
His wife, the former Miss Raye Daum, preceded him in death on Aug. 6, 1958. They were married at Manor on March 10, 1901. A sister also preceded him in death.
MYKE KLEIN
The Schulenburg Sticker, 14 Mar 1985
MYKE KLEIN FUNERAL HELD HERE MARCH 5
Myke Klein, age 83 years, 2 months, 4 days, of 506 Baumgarten, Schulenburg, passed away on Sunday, Mar. 3, 1985 at 9:05 p.m. at Youens Memorial Hospital in Weimar. Mr. Klein died after a 3-day illness of pneumonia.
Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Mar. 6 at Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Chapel with burial following in the Hallettsville Jewish Cemetery. Rabbi Scott Rosenberg of Congregation Beth Yeshuyun in Houston officiated at the services and at the burial. Pallbearers included Leslie Lippman of Schulenburg and five nephews from Hallettsville, Houston and Dallas. Serving as honorary pallbearers were the Colorado Valley Shriners.
Myke Klein was born Dec. 27, 1901 in Austin, the son of Louis and Raye Klein. On Sept. 16, 1924, he married Anne Vogel in Brooklyn, New York. He lived in Fayette County for 60 years. He made his occupation as a merchant. He was a member of Temple Israel, Masons, Shriners, Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce and the School Board. He is survived by his wife, Anne of Schulenburg; two daughters and sons-in-law: Adele and Herbert Kalman of Amarillo and Marilyn and Harry Halpin; a sister, Ruth Rubin of Houston; three brothers: Charles of Columbus, Herman of Texas City and Moe of Flatonia; 4 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Larry and Sidney.
ALBERT V. KLEKAR, SR.
Victoria Advocate, Sunday March 3, 1968
Albert V. Klekar Sr.
HALLETTSVILLE—Mr. Albert V. Klekar Sr., 74, of Rt. 2 Hallettsville, died at 3 a.m. Saturday in a Houston hospital.
Mr. Klekar was a native of Lavaca County and was born April 27, 1893. He had been a farmer before his retirement and was a member of St. Mary's Church and the KJT Society.
Funeral services will be held Monday at 9:30 a.m. at the Kubena Funeral Home and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church with the Rev. Henry Psencik officiating.
Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Rosary will be said by the parish at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at Kubena Funeral Home and at 7:45 by the KJT Society.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Francis Kresta Klekar; five sons, Alphonse of Houston; August of Rockdale; Albert Jr., Daniel and Lon Klekar, all of Hallettsville; three daughters Mrs. August Janak and Mrs. Leo Christ, both of Houston and Mrs. John Henke of Hallettsville; two brothers, Joe and Frank Klekar of Hallettsville; two sisters, Mrs. John Prasek and Mrs. Frank Konvicka of Hallettsville; 29 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
ANNA PRASEK KLEKAR
Victoria Advocate, Saturday, February 28, 1976
Mrs. Klekar
HALLETTSVILLE – Mrs. Frank J. “Anna” Klekar, 84, of Hallettsville, died at 4:45 p.m. Thursday in a local hospital.
Mrs. Klekar was born July 19, 1891, in Czechoslovakia. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Christian Mothers, the Catholic Daughters, KJZT and SPJST. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Klekar on Sept. 20, 1970, and also by her parents, a daughter, a son and two brothers.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Stanley Petru officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Kubena Funeral Home.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Charles Henke and Mrs. Leo Henke of Hallettsville and Mrs. Albert Mensik of Weimar; two sons, Hubert Klekar of Sweet Home and Robert Klekar of Houston; 19 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
FRANCES KRESTA KLEKAR
Lavaca County Tribune, October 24, 1989
Frances Klekar
Frances Klekar, 91, of Hallettsville, died Friday evening, October 20, 1989, in the Stevens Convalescent Center.
She was born August 6, 1898 in Lavaca County, daughter of the late Joseph and Pauline Olsovsky Kresta. A member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, she was a former member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and a member of the KJZT Society and Catholic Daughters.
Rosary was recited at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, October 22, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
Funeral services were held at 3 p.m., Sunday, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with the Rev. Celestino Say officiating.
Burial followed in St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery, under the direction of Kubena Funeral Home.
The body lay in state at Kubena Funeral Home until 1:45 p.m., Sunday, at which time it was taken to the church for services.
Surviving are two daughters, Mildred Christ of Hallettsville and Josephine Janak of Houston; four sons: Leon and Daniel Klekar of Hallettsville, Alphonse Klekar of Houston and August Klekar of Rockdate; two sisters: Mary Ulcak of Hallettsville and Annie Kresta of Rockport; two brothers, Victor Kresta of Hallettsville and Robert Kresta of San Antonio; 31 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren.
HENRIETTA A. FIKAC KLEKAR
Victoria Advocate, May 24, 2004
HALLETTSVILLE - Henrietta A. Klekar, 84, of Hallettsville, died Sunday, May 16, 2004.
She was born Feb. 13, 1920, in Sweet Home to the late Charles and Carrie Pesek Fikac. She was a member of KJZT and Queen of Peace Catholic Church.
Survivors: son, Victor Klekar of Houston; sisters, Marcella Klekar of Hallettsville and Marie Sherpinskas of Victoria; brother, Charles F. Fikac of Yoakum; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: husband, Hubert John Klekar; son, Hubert "Sonny" Klekar; sisters, Justina Lillian Mican and Albina Fikac; and brother, Leon C. Fikac.
Visitation will begin 1 p.m. Wednesday at Kubena Funeral Home chapel.
A wake service will be 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel.
Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Sweet Home, the Rev. Charles Sonnier officiating.
Burial will be at St. Mary's Cemetery. Kubena Funeral Home, Hallettsville, 361-798-3271.
MATTHEW P. KLEKAR
Victoria Advocate, Tuesday, April 21, 1970
HALLETTSVILLE—Funeral will be at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday from Kubena Funeral Home and 10 a.m. from St. Mary's Catholic Church for Matthew P. Klekar Sr., 65, of Rt. 2.
The Rev. Henry Psencik will officiate. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Mr. Klekar, a farmer, died at 8 p.m. Sunday at his home. He was a member of the K.J.P. [K.J.T.?] and S.P.J.S.T. lodges.
Surviving are the wife; two sons, Henry L. of St. Louis, Mo., and Matthew A. of Hallettsville; a brother, Godfrey of Wied; two sisters, Mrs. Sophie Kuratko of Smithville and Mrs. Ophelia Pender of New Mexico; and four grandchildren.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
KLESEL Infant
Shiner Gazette, 8 Aug 1900, page 5
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. A. Klesel, died last Thursday night and was buried Friday. The child was only about one week old. The bereaved parents have our sympathy. [Burial place unknown.]
Contributed by Matt Cross
ALFONS J. KLESEL
From a May 1993 newspaper clipping:
ALFONS J. KLESEL
Alfons J. Klesel, 80, of Hallettsville, died Thursday, May 27, 1993.
He was born July 6, 1912, in Lavaca County, son of Anna Till and Edmund Klesel Sr. He married Margaret Butschek on Oct. 26, 1936. He was a 25-year Weingarten's employee and retired farmer. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council No. 2433, St. Joseph Society, the Lavaca County Farm Bureau, and Sacred Heart Church.
Survivors his wife, Margaret Klesel; three daughters, Rose Pustka of Victoria, Judith Rothbauer of Hallettsville, and Elaine Jasek of Weimar; four sons, Daniel Klesel of Bryan, Melvin Klesel and James Klesel, both of Houston, and Michael Klesel of West Columbia; six sisters, Hettie Berger and Dorothy Janacek, both of Schulenburg, Gertrude Ohnheiser of Rosharon, Erna Respondek of San Antonio, Sister M. Claudia Klesel of Bay City and Edna Bludau of Hallettsville; a brother, Edmund Klesel Jr. of Rosharon; 17 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edmund Sr. and Anna Klesel; a daughter, a sister, two brothers, and a grandchild.
Rosary was recited at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 29, at Sacred Heart Church, Hallettsville.
Services were conducted at 11 a.m., Saturday, at Sacred Heart Church. The Rev. Celestino Say officiated.
Burial followed in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, under the direction of Kubena Funeral Home, Hallettsville.
Memorials may be made to the Sacred Heart Endowment Fund and for Masses.
Pallbearers were Richard Rothbauer, Kevin Rothbauer, Brian Pustka, Marvin Jasek, David Klesel, Danny Klesel.
DEBRA ANN KLESEL
From a January 1990 newspaper clippping:
DEBRA KLESEL
Debra Ann "Debbie" Klesel, 25, of Victoria, died Wednesday, January 3, 1990 in DeTar Hospital in Victoria.
She was born January 17, 1964, in Hallettsville, daughter of Daniel and La Verne Chudej Klesel of Victoria. Miss Klesel was a 1982 graduate of Victoria High School. She received training in respiratory therapy at Victoria College and was employed as a Certified Respiratory Therapist with DeTar Hospital. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church.
Funeral Services will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, January 5, at Holy Family Catholic Church, with the Rev. Don Ruppert officiating.
Burial will follow in Resurrection Cemetery in Victoria, under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home.
Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m., Thursday, January 4, at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Dr. Joseph Burks, Dr. Steve Hougen, Dr. Gulshan Minocha, Dr. Larry Riedel, Mack Morton and Chris Callus.
Surviving, besides her parents, are two brothers, David Klesel and Daniel Klesel Jr. of Victoria; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse Klesel of Hallettsville and Mrs. Sylvia Chudej of Schulenburg.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Respiratory Therapy Program Scholarship Fund at Victoria College.
MARGARET BUTSCHEK KLESEL
Moulton Eagle, Thursday, June 1, 1995:
MARGARET KLESEL
Margaret Klesel, 79, of Hallettsville, died in Southern Manor Nursing Home in Hallettsville, Saturday, May 27, 1995, at 7:55 p.m.
She was born Feb. 19, 1916 in Hackberry, daughter of Fred and Elizabeth Henneke Butschek.
On Oct. 26, 1936, she was united in marriage to Alfonse Klesel in Hallettsville.
She was a member of the Christian Mothers and Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville.
Survivors include three daughters, Rose Pustka of Victoria, Judith Rothbauer of Hallettsville, and Elaine Jasek of Weimar; four sons, Daniel Klesel of Bryan, Melvin Klesel and James Klesel, both of Houston, and Michael Klesel of West Columbia; five brothers, Victor Butschek and Leroy Butschek, both of Hackberry and Franklin Butschek, Robert Butschek and Gilbert Butschek, all of Hallettsville; 17 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband on May 27, 1993; her parents; a daughter; a sister Pearline Butschek; a brother, Alfred Butschek, and a granddaughter.
Visitation began at noon Tuesday, May 30 at Kubena Funeral Home Chapel and will continue until 9 a.m. Wednesday, May 31.
Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Kubena Funeral Home Chapel and at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Church, Hallettsville.
Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Church. The Rev. John Peters will officiate.
Pallbearers will be Casey Klesel, Joshua Jasek, Chris Klesel, Mark Rothbauer, Kevin Rothbauer, Rachel Klesel.
Memorials may be made for Masses or to the American Heart Association.
MELVIN GEORGE KLESEL
Hallettsville Tribune-Herald, Wednesday, February 14, 2007
MELVIN GEORGE KLESEL
Melvin George Klesel, 60, of Spring passed away Thursday, Feb. 1, 2007 in Houston.
He was born Feb. 11, 1946 in Hallettsville to Alfonse Joseph and Margaret Butschek Klesel.
On March 9, 1969, he married Linda Kao in Taiwan.
Melvin served in the United States Air Force for four years and retired from Delta Air Lines seven years ago after approximately 30 years of employment.
Survivors include his wife, Linda Klesel; a daughter, Rachel Mulloy and husband, Mike of Spring; a son, Jeffrey Klesel of Austin, and three grandchildren, Logan, Reed, and Reagan Mulloy; two brothers, James Klesel and wife, Barbara of Cypress and Mike Klesel, and wife, Cheryl of Minnesota; three sisters, Rose Pustka and husband Joe of Victoria, Judy Rothbauer and husband, Richard of Hallettsville, and Elaine Jasek and husband, Marvin of Weimar, and a sister-in-law, LaVerne Klesel of Victoria.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Daniel J. Klesel, and a niece, Debra Ann Klesel.
Visitation began at 5 p.m. and continued until 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4 at Klein Funeral Home in Klein, and resumed at Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Spring at 9 a.m., Monday, Feb. 5.
Services followed at 10 a.m. Monday at Christ the Good Shepherd Catholic Church. Rev. Joseph Hoang Huy Bui officiated.
Burial, under the direction of Klein Funeral Home, followed in Klein Memorial Park in Tomball.
Pallbearers were Mike Klesel, Brian Pustka, Casey Klesel, Jason Klesel, Kevin Rothbauer, and Mark Rothbauer.
As a veteran he received military honors at burial from representatives of the President of the United States.
IRENE PEKAR KLINE
The Victoria Advocate, Sunday, July 11, 1976
REFUGIO—Mrs. Irene Pekar Kline, 39, of Woodsboro, was fatally injured early Saturday morning in a near head-on collision involving her car and a truck on U.S. Highway 77 twelve miles north of Refugio.
Mrs. Kline, a resident of Woodsboro for 18 years and a secretary employed by the Rooke Foundation, was dead on arrival at a Corpus Christi hospital at 3:40 a.m. She had first been taken to a Refugio hospital following the 1 a.m. collision and then transferred to the Corpus Christi hospital.
State troopers said Mrs. Kline was southbound in her car and the truck northbound when the car veered into the northbound lane. They said the impact occurred 19 feet into the northbound lane. The impact was at the left fronts of both vehicles with the truck driver telling the officers that he wheeled his rig to the right in an attempt to avoid a collision.
Mrs. Kline was born Aug. 10, 1936, in Hallettsville.
Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Yoakum with burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, also in Yoakum.
A Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday at Moore Funeral Home in Refugio.
Surviving are her husband, J. D. Kline of Woodsboro; a daughter, Sherry Kline of Victoria; two sons, Stacy Kl;in of Woodsboro and Ricky Kline of Portland; two sisters, Mrs. Gladys McElroy of Victoria and Mrs. Mary Porche of Edna; two brothers, Lawrence and Harvey Pekar, the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Felix Pekar, the grandparents and Mrs. Frank Pekar, all of Yoakum.
Pallbearers will be J.D. Dipple, Hugh Thomas, Danny Morton, Don Reed, Frank Rooke and Billy Williamson.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
LILLIE M. HEMMI KLITSCH
Lavaca County Tribune Herald, 4 Oct 1988
Lillie M. Klitsch
Lillie M. Klitsch, 74, of Hallettsville, died Sunday morning, October 2, 1988, in a Victoria hospital.
She was born September 1, 1914 in Lavaca County to the late Christian and Agnes Matejek Hemmi. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Christian Mothers.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, October 4, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with Bishop Charles Grahmann and the Rev. Celestino Say officiating. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.
Surviving are five daughters: Mrs. Nicholas Grahmann and Mrs. Joe Silhavy, both of Sugar Land, Mrs. Anita Zatopek of Houston, Mrs. Jerome Grahmann of El Campo and Mrs. Larry Wagner of Victoria; two brothers, Carl Hemmi of Houston and Henry Hemmi of Hallettsville.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Walter H. Klitsch, in 1957.
WALTER H. (PAPPY) KLITSCH
Lavaca County Tribune, 10 Dec 1957
"Pappy" Klitsch Dies Suddenly
Walter H. (Pappy) Klitsch, 46 local business man, died suddenly at 12:10 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 7th, following a heart attack.
Mr. Klitsch is better known as just "Pappy" by his many friends here. He was a mechanic all his life, and for the past several years operated a garage with his partner, Alphonse Hemmi.
After work Friday he went home and told his wife that he did not feel well and a few minutes later was stricken. He was taken from his home to the Renger Hospital in the Kubena ambulance where he died shortly after midnight.
Funeral services were held this morning, Monday, Dec. 9 at 10:30 a. m. at the Kubena Funeral Home, followed by a Requiem High Mass at Sacred Heart Church at 10:45 a. m. Rt. Rev. Msgr. A. J. Morkovsky officiated. Interment was in the Catholic Cemetery here.
The deceased was a member of the Knights of Columbus of Sacred Heart Parish, Hallettsville. He was born in Shiner, January 1, 1911. On October 8, 1935, he married Miss Lillie Hemmi, in Sacred Heart Church here. They settled in Hallettsville and lived their entire lives together in this community.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Walter (Lillie Hemmi) Klitsch; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Klitsch of here; five daughters, Evelyn, Virginia, Annette, Barbara and Michele, all of here; two brothers, Edgar and Edwin Klitsch in Houston; and three sisters, Mrs. Victor Marek and Miss Albina Klitsch of Hallettsville, and Mrs. Edwin Schmidt of Fayetteville. One sister preceded him in death.
Rosary was recited Saturday night at 7:30 by the Christian Mothers and by the Knights of Columbus at 8:00 o'clock. Sunday night the parish held Rosary at the funeral home at 7:00 p.m.
ANNA HARABIS KLODA
Victoria Advocate, Thursday, February 8, 1968
Mrs. Frank Kloda
Advocate News Service
SHINER—Funeral services for Mrs. Frank Harabis Kloda, 80, were held Wednesday morning at Buffington Funeral Home Chapel and Shiner Catholic Church. Burial was in Shiner Catholic Cemetery. A Rosary was recited Tuesday night.
Mrs. Kloda died at 5:30 a.m. Tuesday in a Moulton rest home where she resided the past two years. She was born in Sweet Home. Her husband died in 1960.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Jim Cmakal of Yoakum; a sister, Mrs. Anton Dolezal of Shiner; three brothers, Joe Harabis of Shiner and Adolph and Louis Harabis of Yoakum and three grandchildren.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
ARTHUR KLOESEL
Shiner Gazette, 1 Dec 1977, page 6
Arthur Kloesel Services Held
Arthur Kloesel of Shiner died at 2:55 a.m., Friday, November 25, 1977 in the Shiner Hospital at the age of 75 years, 10 months and 11 days.
The body lay in state at the Buffington Funeral Home until 1:00 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 26, when it was conveyed to the Shiner Catholic Church where Holy Mass was offered at 2:00 p.m. by the Rev. Patrick Fidgeon. Burial was in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers were a grandson Glen Kloesel; a nephew, Melvin Roeder; and Milton Roeder, Clyde Otto, Robert Nevlud and Edwin Kusak.
Rosary was recited at 8 p.m. Friday at the Buffington Chapel by the parish and members of the Knights of Columbus.
Arthur Adolph Kloesel was born January 14, 1902 at Komensky, Lavaca County, Texas, son of Adolph Sr. and Emma (Neusser) Kloesel.
He was married to Miss Ida Bleier on November 23, 1926 in the Shiner Catholic Church. The couple made their home on a farm near Shiner where they had resided for the past 51 years.
He was a member of the Shiner Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ida Kloesel of Shiner; a son and daughter-in-law, Raymond and Georgie (Veit) Kloesel of Shiner; a daughter, Helen Kloesel of Austin; his mother, Mrs. Emma Kloesel of Shiner, a resident of Trinity Lutheran home; three brothers, John W. Kloesel of Shiner, Edward Kloesel of Yoakum, Adolph Kloesel of Moulton; and six grandchildren, Bridget, Glen, Roxane, Nathan, Alan and Tiffany Kloesel, all of Shiner.
Preceding him in death were his father, June 3, 1950 and a sister, Mrs. J.W. (Tekla) Ely, Aug. 7, 1963.
ELSIE ANNIE DOROTHY BRUNKENHOEFER KLOESEL
The Shiner Gazette, Thursday, October 24, 1946
Mrs. A. Kloesel Jr. Funeral Oct. 18th
Mrs. Elsa Annie Dorothy Kloesel, age 39 years, 2 months and 7 days, passed away at her home near Moulton Wednesday Oct. 16, following a period of ill health that lasted ten years.
Funeral services were held from the Oehl Funeral Home at Moulton, Oct. 18, at 2 p.m. with burial in the Moulton Public Cemetery. The Rev. K. Windecker officiated. The funeral hymns were “Abide With Me” and “Rock of Ages.”
Deceased is survived by her husband, Adolph Kloesel Jr., to whom she was married Nov. 22, 1927, also a daughter, Adela, age 16.
Other survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. Brunkenhoefer, a sister, Mrs. Frieda Zimmerman and brother, Adolph Brunkenhoefer, all of Shiner; other brothers and sisters are Herman Brunkenhoefer and Mrs. Erna Meinke, Yoakum; Walter Brunkenhoefer and Mrs. Ella Gerloff, Moulton.
Mrs. Kloesel was born at Wied, Aug. 9, 1907, and all of her life had been spent in this vicinity where her death is deeply deplored.
Relatives and friends in attendance came from Uvalde, Yoakum, Shiner and Weimar.
Pall bearers were F. W. And Joe W. Kubenka, Frank and Ed Koudelka, Adolph Pelech and Henry Laqua.
A loving mother, devoted wife, kindly neighbor and loyal Christian has crossed over to eternal rest. It is much to be regretted that her life book closed at such an early age.
We extend tender and abiding sympathy to all who mourn her untimely passing.
EMIL KLOESEL, Sr.
Shiner Gazette, 11 May 1972, page 1
Military Service For WWII Veteran, Emil Kloesel, Sr.
Military services were conducted for twice-wounded, World War II veteran, Emil P. Kloesel, Sr. Thursday, April 27 at 10 a.m. in Sts. Cyril and Methodius’ Catholic Church, Shiner, with Requiem Mass offered by the Rev. Samuel Heitkamp.
Members of the American Legion, Kolar-Stanek Post No. 201 and Shiner Memorial VFW Post No. 6209 paid tribute to their fellow comrade in arms with full military rites conducted at the graveside in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers were Henry Strakos, Herman Krause, Bennie Siegel, Henry Huser, Walter Fritsch and Adolph Koncaba.
Color guards and color-bearers were Jim Chotenovsky, Adolph Pesek, Arthur Lueke and John Degenhardt.
The firing squad was composed of Melvin Harbers, Jim Dusek, Cecil Maresh, Louis Dusek, Kenneth Zimmermann and Rudie Filip as squad leader.
The flag was folded by Eddie Jaks and presented to the widow by Chaplain George Watzlavick. The sound of Taps, pre-recorded by Leonard Darilek, concluded the impressive ritualistic service.
The rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, led by the Rev. Msgr. John J. Hanacek, at the Buffington Funeral Home Chapel where the body lay in state until an hour before the time of services when it was taken to church.
Mr. Kloesel entered rest at 11:35 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 1972 at the age of 55 years, 7 months and 19 days, in the Shiner Hospital about an hour after he was taken to the hospital. The battle wounds inflicted during the war and other complications caused him much suffering and occasional hospitalization. He was able to work on a limited scale, but was not able to do work of any kind for the past four years.
Emil Paul Kloesel, one of eight children, was born September 6, 1916 at Charlottenburg, Lavaca County, Texas, son of Joseph and Louisa (Derrich) Kloesel, natives respectively of High Hill, Fayette County, Texas and Austria. When he was a small child, the family moved to the nearby Oak Grove community where he was reared and attended school.
He was baptized and confirmed at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, west of Hallettsville.
He entered the US Army March 21, 1942 at Fort Sam Houston and served until July 17, 1945, when he received a disability discharge at McCloskey General Hospital at Temple, after several months confinement. He served as platoon sergeant with Co. G, 359th Inf. and held the rank of Technical Sergeant. He served in the European Theater of Operations for almost a year from March 23, 1944 to March 7, 1945. He participated in the Normandy-Northern France and the Rhineland campaigns.
Decorations and citations awarded to him included the European-African Middle Eastern Theater Medal with three Bronze Service Stars and one Bronze Arrowhead, Good Conduct Medal, Bronze Star Medal, Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster for wounds received in action, September 22, 1944 and again on December 10, 1944. Other qualifications included Expert in Bayonet and Rifle and Combat Infantryman Badge.
On October 22, 1945, he was married to Elizabeth Nesrsta in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Moulton, with the Rev. Joseph Kopp officiating. The couple first farmed in the Komensky community near Moulton and since 1950, they resided in the Shiner area. He also worked for the Farmers Co-op in Shiner for nine years, until 1968. Six sons were born to this marriage union.
Surviving are his devoted wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Kloesel of Shiner; six sons, Emil Kloesel Jr. of Sweet Home, Edward, Edwin, Edmund, Eugene and Elroy Kloesel at home; three brothers, Frank and Paul Kloesel, both of Moulton, William Kloesel of Shiner; one sister, Mrs. Emil (Mary) Blaschke, Sr. of Shiner; and one grandson, Darren James Kloesel of Sweet Home, who was born two hours after the death of his grandfather.
He was preceded in death by his mother, June 10, 1940; his father, January 5, 1964; three brothers, Freddie in infancy, Joe C. Kloesel, Jr., July 12, 1961 and Henry C. Klesel, June 11, 1965.
Peacefully sleeping, resting at last,
The world’s weary trouble and trials are past.
In silence he suffered, in patience he bore,
Till God called him home to suffer no more.
LOUISA DERRICH KLOESEL
Shiner Gazette, 13 Jun 1940, page 1
MRS. LOUISA KLOESEL
After battling with failing health for one year, the past eleven weeks being confined to her bed, the spirit of Mrs. Louisa Kloesel passed into everlasting rest and peace, Monday, June 10 at 2 a. m. Death occurred at the family home on Moulton, Rt. 1, where loving hearts and hands had ministered to her during her lengthy illness. She had been taken to the hospital for treatment twice, but all efforts to prolong her life proved futile.
Deceased was born in Austria and reached the age of 60 years, 4 months and 29 days. She came to America when a small child, settling near Schulenburg. As Miss Louisa Derrich, she was married to Joe Kloesel in Schulenburg in 1901. They remained in Schulenburg for 5 years and then moved to the Moulton community which has been home to them ever since.
Survivors include her husband; seven children, Joe, Frank Willie, Paul and Emil of Moulton, Henry of Shiner, and Mrs. Emil (Mary) Blaschke of Moulton; two brothers, John and Frank Derrich of Schulenburg; and one sister, Mrs. Frank Zmeskal of Moulton.
The funeral procession left the family home, Tuesday morning at 8 o’clock, thence to the Moulton Catholic Church for services. Burial was made in the Moulton Catholic Cemetery, Rev. J. Kopp officiating.
A large gathering of mourners and many beautiful flowers evidenced the esteem in which the deceased was held.
We join the sorrowing relatives and friends in grieving for this good mother and hope that they may find comfort which comes from Above.
ANNA KLOHS
Shiner Gazette, 18 Sep 1901
Mrs. Anna Klohs.
Mrs. Anna Klohs, of Dreyer, died last Sunday and was buried Monday in the Catholic cemetery. A very large crowd of relatives and friends attended the funeral.
Shiner Gazette, 18 Sep 1901, More Locals column
Mr. Joe Miller, of San Antonio, came in last Monday to attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Anna Klohs.
Anna Klohs, 17 Sep 1855 - 15 Sep 1901, was buried in Ss. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Cemetery, Shiner. Contributed by Matt Cross
ALWINE KNEISLER
Shiner Gazette, 7 Feb 1900
Mrs. Wm. Kneisler died at Moulton last Thursday and was buried in the Shiner cemetery on Friday. A large number of people attended the funeral from Moulton.
Alwine Kneisler, 28 Jan 1861 – 31 Jan 1900, was buried in the Shiner Sons of Herman Cemetery. Contributed by Matt Cross
FILOMNA KNESEK
Galveston Daily News, 28 Feb 1929, page 9
KNESEK – Moulton, Tex., Feb. 27. – (Spl.) – Mrs. Adolph Knesek, 42, died Sunday night after an illness of eight months. Burial was made in the Catholic Cemetery Tuesday morning, Rev. Joseph Kopp conducting the funeral services. She is survived by her husband and four children: Louis Knesek of Laredo and Mary, Frances and Adele of Moulton.
FRANK JOHN KNESEK
Galveston Daily News, Wednesday, August 23, 1922
Moulton, Tex., Aug. 21.—Frank John Knesek, a prominent business man of this place, died Saturday morning following a long illness. Funeral services were held at the Catholic Church this morning. Rev. Father Joseph Kopp, officiating. Interment was made in the Catholic Church at Schulenburg.
Mr. Knesek was 60 years old and is survived by his widow and three children, Mrs. John Bueck of San Antonio, Edwin Knesek and Miss Adele Knesek of Moulton.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
KATY KNESEK
Corpus Christi Caller-Times, Sun., Nov. 24, 1968
Katy Knesek
Mrs. Katy Knesek, 84, of 3115 Sunnybrook, died at 8:10 p.m. yesterday in a local nursing home after a long illness. She had lived here eight years.
The Rosary will be at 7:30 p.m. today in Clifford Jackson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jerome Caponi of St. Pius X Catholic Church officiating. Funeral services will be announced by Clifford Jackson Funeral Home. Burial will be in Moulton, Texas.
Survivors include four sons, Louis, Frank and Joe Knesek, all of Corpus Christi, and John Knesek of Robstown; three daughters, Mrs. William Zapatel of Annaville, Mrs. John Schacherl of Corpus Christi and Mrs. Frank Stary of Shiner.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
MILADA HOLUB KNEZEK
Victoria Advocate, 5 Apr 1994, page 14A
MILADA H. KNEZEK
BRYAN - Milada Holub Knezek, 67, of Bryan died Sunday, April 3, 1994.
She was born July 30, 1926, in Moulton to Elexca Holub of Schulenburg and the late Joe Holub Jr. She was a graduate of Southwest Texas State University. Mrs. Knezek was operator of Kiddie Korner Day Care. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Moulton.
Survivors: husband, Harlan A. Knezek; daughter, Mary Ann Knezek of Bryan; mother; brothers, Johnnie Holub of Schulenburg, Jimmy Holub and George Holub, both of Moulton, Archie Holub of Houston and Donald Holub of Gonzales.
Preceded in death by: father.
Visitations: 11 a.m. -9 p.m. today and 8 a.m. -noon Wednesday, Memorial Funeral Home chapel.
Rosary: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home chapel.
Services: 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Rev. John McCaffrey officiating.
Burial: St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Moulton, Memorial Funeral Home, Bryan, 823-8125.
Memorials: American Cancer Society, 3207 Briarcrest Drive, Bryan 77802, or donor's choice.
WILLIAM J. KNEZEK
Shiner Gazette, 11 May 1972, page 1
Rites Held For Accident Victim, Wm. J. Knezek
Funeral services for Willie Knezek, age 61 years, 11 months and 8 days, were held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 2 at the Shiner Catholic Church with Requiem Mass offered by the Rev. Msgr. John J. Hanacek.
Burial was in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were his nephews, Ernest Knezek and Victor Tryner, both of Yoakum, Clarence Janota of Sinton, Walter Knezek of Sweet Home, Marvin Buxkemper of Victoria, Johnny Ray Knezek, David Wayne Marek and Lenert Heiman, all of Shiner.
Rosary for Mr. Knezek, led by Msgr. Hanacek, was recited at the Buffington Funeral Home Chapel, Shiner, where the body lay in state until one hour before the time of services when it was taken to the church.
Mr. Knezek was apparently killed instantly in an auto-train accident about 12:15 a.m. Sunday, April 30, 1972, which occurred on FM Road No. 1593 at Lolita. In the 1965 model sedan with Mr. Knezek were his son, Eugene William Knezek, 27, driver of the car and Eugene’s father-in-law, Hugo Sternadel of Moulton; and two sons, Russell G. Sternadel, 13, and Randy Sternadel, 16. Young Russell was also a victim of the tragic accident. (More details elsewhere.)
Mr. Sternadel was taken to Ben Taub Hospital, Houston, where he underwent surgery for a head injury. On Tuesday, May 2, he was transferred to the Shiner Hospital.
Randy Sternadel was treated for a bruised leg in a Ganago [sic] hospital and was released later the same day. Eugene Knezek was taken to De Tar Hospital, Victoria, suffering from head and chest injuries. The group was returning from a fishing trip at the coast.
William John Knezek, one of eight children, was born May 22, 1910 at Sweet Home, Lavaca County, Texas, son of Frank P. and Rosie (Zbranek) Knezek. Except for one year, he was a lifelong resident of Lavaca County, was reared on the family farm and attended school at Sweet Home. He was baptized and confirmed in the Queen of Peace Catholic Church at Sweet Home.
On February 4, 1936, he was married to Mary Maurie in the Shiner Catholic Church with the Rev. L. P. Netardus officiating. The couple made their home during the first year with his mother at Sweet Home, then farmed for a year at Glaze City. In 1938, they established their home at the present location in the Mount Olive community near Shiner and engaged in farming and ranching. For the past two and a half years, he was also working for the Kaspar Wire Works, in the manufacturing of wire products. Five children were born to this marriage union.
Surviving are his devoted wife, Mrs. Mary Knezek; one son, Eugene William Knezek of Shiner; three daughters, Mrs. George (Margaret) Chudej of New Braunfels, Mrs. Wayne David (Ella Mae) Immenhauser of Yoakum, Miss Lorene Knezek at home; three brothers, Joe Knezek of Yoakum, Johnny Knezek of Shiner, Jimmy Knezek of San Antonio; three sisters, Mrs. Bill (Emilie) Tryner of Yoakum, Mrs. Harry (Mary) Monecke of Sweet Home, Mrs. George (Agnes) Buxkemper of Victoria; five grandchildren, James Chudej, Lora Lynn and David Wayne Immenhauser, Rhonda Sue and Roxann Knezek.
He was preceded in death by a 3-month-old son, Daniel Knezek, October 10, 1947; his father, December 18, 1918; his mother, April 15, 1960; one brother, Frank Knezek, July 25, 1955.
Mr. Knezek was possessed with a genial and friendly disposition and made many lifelong friends. He was devoted to his family, always concerned with their welfare and happiness. All who knew and worked with him have a heartfelt appreciation of his unselfish, generous service to his fellowman. May those whose hearts are broken with sorrow find comfort and strength in the knowledge that their loved one has been transported to a more congenial clime in the sunshine of God’s eternal love.
Contributed by Matt Cross
DR. B. A. KNOCKE
Weimar Mercury, 14 Nov 1947, page 1
FAITH HEALER, DIES AT YOAKUM
Dr. B. A. Knocke, widely known as a faith healer, died sunday at his home on Yoakum Route 4, at the age of 54.
Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon, November 11, from his farm home, with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Dr. Knocke had a small village onhis farm consisting of a hotel, general store, restaurant, church and a number of small residences.
Often as many as 40 to 50 autos were lined up in his fenced-up lane leading to his office as the sick and lame waited to see him. Persons came to him from many parts of the country.
The colorful doctor is survived by his widow, Mrs. Anna Langley Knocke; four sons, Grover, Elmo, Frank, and Albert; five daughters, Olivia, Adella, Annie, Mae Sarah and Rebecca Knocke; and five brothers, William of Cuero, Rudolph of Bellvillle, Herbert of Rockport, Albert of Orange Grove and Edward of Schulenburg.
GENEVIEVE LAUER KNOX
Victoria Advocate, 20 Mar 2005
GENEVIEVE L. KNOX
CUERO - Genevieve Lauer Knox, 72, of Cuero, died Saturday, March 19, 2005.
She was born Jan. 9, 1933, in Yoakum, to the late Joseph Adolph and Virginia Mary Albrecht Lauer. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, American Legion Auxiliary Post 3, and D.A.V.
Survivors: daughters, Carol Ann Koenig of Houston; sons, Joseph V. Knox Jr., William E. Knox Sr., David W. Knox Sr., and Michael A. Knox Sr., all of Cuero; sisters, Madlene Nickel of Yoakum, Virginia Fitch of Kilgore, and Jean M. Trammel of Victoria; brother, Joseph Lauer of Yoakum; 24 grandchildren; and 39 great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: husband Joseph V. Knox; sisters, Roberta Rohan, Lorene Macha, and Gladys Hoffer; brothers, Robert Lauer and Bernie Lauer; and one grandson.
A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at Freund Funeral Home chapel.
Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, the Rev. Kirby Hlavaty officiating.
Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Yoakum. Freund Funeral Home, Cuero, 361-275-2343.
Memorials: St. Michael's Catholic Church.
THELMA FITCH LAUER KNOX
Victoria Advocate, 20 May 2003, page 6A
THELMA L. KNOX
YOAKUM – Thelma Lauer Knox, 78, of Yoakum, died Sunday, May 18, 2003.
She was born Feb. 13, 1925, in Lavaca County, to the late Terry and Irene Schultz Fitch. She was a leather worker and a Catholic.
Survivors: step-daughters, Jackie Wittner of Robstown, Sylvia Vaughn of Newberg, Ore., and Teresa Pesek of Missouri City; and 10 step-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: husband, Robert Lauer; husband, Elmo Knox; step-daughter, Joyce Nichols; parents; sisters, Lovie Long, Audrey Karl and Dorothy Hamilton; and brother, Gene Fitch.
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. tonight at Buffington Funeral Home chapel.
Services will be 3 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Rev. Gary Janak officiating.
Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum, 361-293-2333.
HENRY KNUTZEN
Shiner Gazette, 30 Jun 1910, Witting Letter column
Henry Knutzen died at the home of Frank Stoeltje last Friday. The burial took place at Shiner.
Contributed by Matt Cross
FREDERICK KOCH
Weimar Mercury, 12 Mar 1920
Frederick Koch Dead
Shiner, Tex., March 4.—Frederick Koch, 87 years old, died at his home in this city yesterday afternoon. Mr. Koch was born at Polhofen, Hanover, Aug. 13, 1893 [sic.]. He came to America in 1871, settling in Swiss Alps in Fayette county, later moving to Ammannsville. In 1884 he moved to Lavaca county, near Shiner. Four children survive, Ernest Koch of El Campo, H. C. Koch of Yoakum, William Koch of Dallas and Miss Anna Koch of Shiner. Funeral services were held this afternoon, Rev. H. C. Blerma of the First Lutheran Church conducting the services.
AGNES KOCIAN
Victoria Advocate, Thursday, Nov. 13, 1969
Mrs. John Kocian
HALLETTSVILLE—Mrs. John (Agnes) Kocian, 85, native of Lavaca County, died at 12:55 a.m. Tuesday in a Gonzales hospital.
Mrs. Kocian was born June 8, 1884, and was a member of the Queen of Peace Catholic Church of Sweet Home. She was a member of the KJZT, and the Altar Society.
She was married to John Kocian Nov. 28, 1905 in Sweet Home. He died May 24, 1953.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, at Kubena Funeral Home, with services to follow at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Sweet Home, with the Rev. Vaclav Bily officiating. Burial will be in Sweet Home Catholic Cemetery.
Survivors include seven daughters, Mrs. Lucy Gaidusek, of Yoakum, Mrs. Mary Mizera of hallettsville, Mrs. Agnes Wardlow, Mrs. Annie Goulding and Mrs. Helen Weave, all of Houston, Mrs. Janie Hoffer of Moulton, and Mrs. Frances Donnelly of Corpus Christi; three sons, John of Austin, Godfrey of Sweet Home, and Martin Kocian of Yoakum; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Chaloupka of Moravia and Mrs. Emil (Mary) Wick of Rio Hondo; four brothers, Frank, Adolph and John Pekar, all of Sweet Home, and William Pekar of Yoakum; 41 grandchildren, and 45 great grandchildren.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
ANTONIE __ SRUBAR MARESH KOCIAN
Unidentified August 1948 newspaper clipping
Antonie Kocian Passes Away
Another elderly lady, Mrs. Antonie Kocian, passed from this earth at her home in the Breslau community, Thursday, August 12, at 9:00 p.m. She had reached the age of 77 years, 6 months, and 25 days.
Funeral services were held from the Kubena Funeral Home, Saturday, August 14, at 7:45 a.m. and at the Moravia Catholic Church at 8:30 a.m. Very Rev. A.J. Morkovsky offered the Funeral High Mass. Burial took place in the Moravia Catholic Cemetery.
The deceased was born in Czechoslovakia, and came to this country years ago. In 1911 she settled at Breslau, where she lived until her death. She was married in Europe to Los. Srubar as a young woman. After the death of her husband she married Iganc Maresh in 1912 at Hallettsville. Some time later her second husband died, and in 1920 she was married to August Kocian, at West. The deceased was a member of the S.P.J.S.T. Society.
Surviving are two sons, Anton Srubar of Breslau and Charles Maresh of Moravia: one sister, Mrs. Mary Orsak of Koerth, and six grandchildren.
BESSIE T. MORKOVSKY KOCIAN
Victoria Advocate, April 28, 2000
BESSIE T. KOCIAN
HALLETTSVILLE -- Bessie T. Kocian, 94, of Hallettsville, died Thursday, April 27, 2000.
She was born July 20, 1905, in Moulton, to the late Alois Joseph and Marie Raska Morkovsky. She was a homemaker and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Rosary Group, Immaculate Conception Altar Society, KJZT Society and was a 4-H Leader for 30 years.
Survivors: daughter, Mary L. Netardus of Slidell, La.; sons, George L. Kocian and Joseph F. Kocian, both of San Antonio; sisters, Anita Kallus of Hallettsville and Marie Hrncir of San Antonio; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: husband, George Joseph Kocian; parents; brothers, Emil J. Morkovsky, Alphonse Morkovsky, Joe Morkovsky, Henry Morkovsky, Ladik Morkovsky, Msgr. Alois J. Morkovsky and Bishop John L. Morkovsky; and granddaughter, Terrell Lehman.
Visitation will be noon Sunday at Kubena Funeral Home chapel.
A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home chapel.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Church in Hallettsville, the Rev. John Peters officiating.
Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Kubena Funeral Home, Hallettsville, (361) 798-3271.
Memorials: Sacred Heart School, Hallettsville or Panna Maria Church Renovation Building Fund, c/o PMHS, P.O. Box 52, Pana Maria, 78144.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
ED KOCIAN
Victoria Advocate, Friday, Dec. 9, 1966
Ed Kocian
HALLETTSVILLE -- A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Kubena Funeral Home for Ed Kocian, 78, a native of Lavaca County who died at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday in a Seguin hospital.
Mr. Kocian was born Nov. 19, 1888, in Lavaca County. He married the former Anna Kutac in 1914. She preceded him in death in 1929.
Funeral will be at 9:15 a.m. Saturday from the funeral home and at 9:30 from Moravia Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Edward Bartsch will officiate.
Surviving are six sons, Julius of Deneiger, Bruno of Dickinson, Eldon of Austin, and Edward Jr., Valentine and Thomas, all of Houston; five daughters, Mrs. John Fikac of El Campo, Mrs. Julius Krupala of Houston, Mrs. Erwin Seidenberger of Seguin, Mrs. Leo Babik of Pasadena, and Mrs. Edwin Boehm of Shiner; a brother, Adolph of Moulton; a sister, Mrs. Adolph Motal, also of Moulton; 22 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
ERNEST ERVIN KOCIAN
Victoria Advocate, Mar 31, 2004
MOULTON - Ernest Ervin Kocian, 71, of Moulton, died Sunday, March 28, 2004. He was born Sept. 23, 1932, in Moulton, to the late Adolph A. and Frances Motal Kocian. He was a retired truck driver and a Catholic.
Survivors: brothers, Ivan Kocian of Houston and Richard Kocian of Lucedale, Miss.
Preceded in death by: sisters, Konstantina Knotts, Frances Schoenfeld, and Lillian Johec; and brothers, Adolph Kocian and Hugo H. Kocian.
A rosary will be recited 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Moulton.
Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, the Rev. Gabriel Maison officiating.
Burial will be at Catholic Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home, Moulton, 361-596-4611.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
FRANK KOCIAN
Shiner Gazette, 19 Dec 1895
Hallettsville, Dec. 13. – Frank Kocian, a young Bohemiah [sic], who resided near Hackberry, was at the store and post office at Moravia yesterday and left there in company with two other young men. Later he made his way to a house near the road and was in an unconscious condition, his head having been cut and beaten in a horrible manner and he was unable to give any account of himself. Although given attention at once he died last night. While no arrests have been made, officers have spotted the supposed guilty parties.
Frank Kocian, 15 Aug 1874 – 12 Dec 1895, was buried in the Sacred Hearty Cemetery #1. Contributed by Matt Cross
SHARON GAY KOCIAN
Victoria Advocate, Monday, May 30, 1977
Sharon Kocian
HOUSTON—Sharon Gay Kocian, 17, who was born Aug. 16, 1959, in Victoria, died of natural causes at 11:22 p.m. Saturday in Houston.
She was a student at Stratford High School. She was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Houston. She had lived in Houston for seven years.
Funeral Mass will be held at 3:30 Tuesday at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Houston. The body will be taken to Kubena Funeral Home in Hallettsville for the Rosary at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.
Survivors include the parents, Mr. and Mrs. James J. Kocian of Houston; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome I. Kocian of Hallettsville and Mrs. Henry Joe Ehler of Hallettsville; a sister, Karen Kay Kocian; and a brother, James J. Kocian Jr. of Houston.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
ANTON JOSEPH KOCUREK, JR.
Weimar Mercury, 8 Oct 1937
Little Baby Son Dies
The darling 2 1/2-month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Kocurek of thie Sublime section died after a brief illness and was buried in the Odd Fellows' Cemetery west of town Satruday afternoon. Rev. W. L. Hightower officiating. The funeral took place from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Matthews. Mrs. Kocurek is the former Miss Grace Matthews of this community.
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the bereaved parents in the loss of their beloved little darling. May God be merciful to them.
Contributed by Dorothy Albrecht
JOSEF KOCUREK
Colorado Citizen, October 18. 1883
Weimar Local Matters
A Bohemian by the name of Josef Kocurek, who lived near here, in what is called the Moravia neighborhood, was killed last Saturday evening by a negro fellow who claims his name is Ed Dunerson. He says his home is on Rabb’s Prairie, Fayette county. The facts as developed at the inquest held over the body of Mr. Kocurek, by W. H. Perry, Esp., are as follows: Some time since the father-in-law of Mr. Kocurek lost a horse supposed to have been stolen. About ten days ago the horse returned., Saturday Mr. Kocurek was at the village of Ammannsville, this negro rode up making inquiry of a horse of the discription[sic] of the one above mentioned. Mr. Kocurek told the negro that a horse of that character was in his neighborhood; and the negro bargained with Mr. Kocurek to give him $2.50 to deliver the horse. Mr. Kocurek then to make sure of the negro’s capture, got a friend,, and both armed with Winchester rifles, went to the pasture where the horse was and took him out. The negro claimed the horse, paid Mr. Kocurek the reward, and started off leading the animal. He was ordered to halt as the horse was claimed by other parties. This frightened the negro who began to run, Mr. Kocurek pursued him on horseback, and in trying to shoot to scare him a cartridge hung in the gun in such a manner that it could not be discharged He then ran up beside the negro and pulled him off his horse. Both parties came to the ground together, and in the scuffle the gun was dropped. The negro picked it up and before Mr. Kocurek could gain his feet the negro clubbed him to death with it, mashed his head to a jelly. The murderer was then captured by Will Ratliff with others, who happened to see the difficulty. The officers were immediately notified and arrived as soon as horse flesh could take them to the scene of the murder, by which time crowds of the murdered man’s neighbors began to gather, and it was with considerable bluff and persuasion that the officers could prevent the murderer from being mobbed. Mr. Kocurek was respected in the neighborhood, was a man of considerable means, about 35 years old. The negro was a young fellow, about 23 or 24 years old. He is now safe in the La Grange jail, and in due time will have justice meted out to him.
Transcribed by Dorothy Albrecht
ROBERT W. KOCUREK
Victoria Advocate, Saturday, Oct. 8, 1966
Robert W. Kocurek
HALLETTSVILLE—Funeral services were held here Friday afternoon for Robert Wayne Kocurek, 26, of Austin, son of Mrs. and Mrs. Arnold Kocurek Sr. of San Antonio, who died Thursday in Austin.
Msgr. Alois Morkovsky officiated at services at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Cook Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Surviving besides the parents are his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. F. K. Bucek of Hallettsville; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Louis Kocurek of Dime Box; a sister, Mary Agnes and two brothers, Barry and Arnold Kocurek Jr., all of San Antonio.
Mrs. Arnold Kocurek Sr. is the former Miss Irene Bucek of Hallettsville.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
AUGUST C. KOEHN
Weimar Mercury, 3 Feb 1933
August C. Koehn, aged about 50 years, a prominent and highly respected citizen of the Shiloh section of this county, passed away in a Temple hospital Wednesday afternoon. The deceased had been in ill health for some time and was recently taken to Temple where he underwent an operation, from which he failed to rally.
The funeral will be held Friday afternoon from the family home with burial in the Shiloh Luthran Cemetery. Rev. A. T. Kluge, local Lutheran pastor, will officiate.
Mr. Koehn was born at New Bielau and has been a life-long resident of this section. About 25 years ago he was married to Miss Ella Lorfing, who survives, as do the following four children. Mrs. Willie Conrad, Oscar, Lydia and Walter Koehn, all of Shiloh. He also leaves several brothers and sisters and one grandson.
To the bereaved ones, the New Era-Heral offers profound sympathy. —Halletsville New Era-Herald.
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Aug. Koehn. born and raised in this section, was a man of unusual thrift and character. He was a son of the late Mr. John Koehn, Sr., of Content, and brother of Messrs. Hermann and Fred L. Koehn of the same community. August was highly regarded by everyone who knew him. A man of upright character, steady, honest, and a man in whom you always felt you could place confidence, his death is deeply regretted by a large circle of old time friends throught this section. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to his bereaved ones.
ERNST KOENIG
Shiner Gazette, 18 Mar 1903, page 1
Ernst Koenig Dead.
A gloom was cast over the city Monday evening when the doleful news spread that Mr. Ernst Koenig, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Koenig, had died after being sick but three days with appendicitis.
Deceased was just in the prime of life, having attained an age of 23 years when his spirit was called to that land from whose bourne no traveler returns.
Deceased leaves a grief stricken wife and one child, besides many relatives and a legion of friends.
The remains were laid at rest in the Baursville cemetery Thursday evening, Rev. Bekeschus conducting the funeral services. – Moulton Eagle.
Contributed by Matt Cross
AUGUST KOENNING
Shiner Gazette, 26 Nov 1902, Mount Olive column
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. W. Koening, died Thursday. Its remains were taken to Scharlottenburg for burial. The bereaved parents have our sympathy.
August Koenning, 23 Sep 1902 - 21 Nov 1902, was buried in the Charlottenburg Cemetery. Contributed by Matt Cross
FRIEDA ANNA CLARA KOENNING
The Shiner Gazette, February 19, 1987
Frieda Koenning Laid to Rest Monday
Frieda Anna Clara Koenning of Shiner died at 12:45 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, 1987 in the Shiner Hospital at the age of 89 years and 3 days. She had been a resident at Trinity Lutheran Home since June 13, 1980.
Miss Koenning was born Feb. 11, 1898 at Sweet Home, Lavaca County, Texas, daughter of Friedrick and Anna (Neubauer) Koenning.
She was baptized April 11, 1898 in the Zion Lutheran Church at Charlottenburg by Rev. G. Rupplush and was confirmed Mar. 24, 1913 in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Witting by the Rev. Wilhelm Dziewas. She lived at home with her mother in the Stacy School community until her death. She then went to make her home with her nephews, Gilbert and Paul Mueller near Shiner, where she resided some 30 years.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Elo (Hulda) Riske of shiner; nephew Marvin Koenning of Yoakum; three nieces, Mrs. Victor (Bernice) Himmelreich of Poth, Mrs. Eugene (Dorothy) Horecka of Shiner, Mrs. Alice Sheffiels of San Antonio; also great-nieces and nephews.
A prayer service was held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15 at the Buffington Funeral Home in Shiner, conducted by Pastor Clarence Ehler.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16 at Witting Lutheran Church with the Rev. Ehler officiating.
Burial followed in Witting Lutheran Cemetery under the direction of the Buffington Funeral Home, where the body lay in state.
Serving as pallbearers were Victor Himmelreich, Robert Blaschke, Denis Berger Jr., Eugene Horecka, John and Marvin Koenning.
She was preceded in death by her father, June 6, 1919; her mother, Jan. 8, 1945; three brothers, Edmund Koenning, July 31, 1974; Walter Koenning, Dec. 19, 1938; and a 2-month old infant, August Koenning; two sisters, Mrs. Henry (Dora) Mueller, July 13, 1952; Mrs. Fritz (Minnie) Neubauer, Feb. 10, 1974.
Transcribed and submitted by Ed Neubauer
KOERTH Child
Weimar Mercury, 5 Oct 1889, page 2
Sweet Home was the scene of a horrible accident last Thursday evening, at about half past five o'clock. The little daughter of C. G. Koerth was playing on the track near the stock pens when a freight train, drawn by engine No. 51, Sam Hopper, engineer, came dashing round the curve, and before they could stop the train the child was run over and horribly mangled. On account of the curve in the road the engineeer did not see the child until it was beyond all human power to stop the engine in time to save its life. The efforts of the fireman to save the victim's life were certainly heroic. The engine had given several shrill whistles, but instead of jumping off the track it seems that the little girl ran into the arms of death by starting to run straight down the track. Seeing that there was no possible chance for reversing the engine in time, the fireman ran out on the cowcatcher and made a grab for the child, but without avail, for the giant locomotive was stronger than he, and jerked the poor girl under the wheels and ground her to death. In his bold attempt the fireman narrowly escaped being thrown under the wheels himself, and sustained several painful injuries. The Herald extends sincere condolence to the bereaved family.—Herald.
CARL FREDINAND KOHLEFFEL
Colorado County Citizen, 23 Nov 1933, page 8
CARL FREDINAND KOHLEFFEL
Carl Fredinand Kohleffel died at his home near Hallettsville, Texas, Nov. 14, 1933 at 3:15 P. M. His death was caused by high blood pressure and paralysis.
Mr. Kohleffel was born at Ross Prairie, Fayette County, Texas on Sept. 7, 1868. On January 9, 1894 he was married to Miss Augusta Vogelsang at Breslau, Texas. He was 65 years, 2 months, and 7 days at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Emil Spies of Weimar, two sons, Elo and Herbert of Hallettsville, five grandchildren, one brother, Emil, of Houston, and three sisters, Mrs. Emma Mehrens of Schulenburg, Mrs. Emilie Kliem and Mrs. Ida Weishuhn of of Houston. His parents and two brothers preceded him in death.
He was a faithful member of the Herson Sohns Lodge 103[?] since August 29, 1904. He was buried in the Old Kinkler Cemetery Thursday, Nov. 16, at 3 P. M. Rev. A. H. Kalkenburg officiating at the home and grave.
Mr. Kohleffel visited in Columbus many times and has a host of friends and relatives in this community. His niece Mrs. W. W. Heiman, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gunderlach, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Gunderlach, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schroeder and daughter of here attended the funeral.
KOKAS Child
Shiner Gazette, 23 May 1907, Local News column
The little child of Mr. Paul Kokas died last week and was buried in the Catholic Cemetery.
This chlld's grave appears to be unmarked. Contributed by Matt Cross
ANNA PAULINE KOLACNY
Tribune Herald, 25 Feb 2009
Anna Pauline Kolacny, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother joined our Lord on Jan 30. 2009.
She was born Jan. 9, 1914 to Michael and Rosie Volek.
Her love of gardening, sewing, quilting, dancing and enthusiasm for life will always be remembered by her family and those who loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Rosie Volek; eight sisters; one brother; her husband, Emil; a daughter Ethlyn Kolacny McVey, and a son-in-law, Henry C. Viktorin.
Survivors include a daughter, Gladys Kolacny Viktorin, and grandchildren, Charles Viktorin and wife, Dawn and Susan Malek and husband Carey; great-grandchildren, Josh and Anna; Joann Philpott and husband, Charles and a great-grandchildren, Lauren, Henry and Juliet.
Rosary services were held at 7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 2 at Palms Funeral Home in Angleton.
Funeral Services were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday Feb. 3 at St. Anthony‘s Catholic Church in Danbury.
Burial follow in the St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery in Danbury.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the St. Anthony’s Cemetery Fund....
Arrangements were under the direction of Palms Funeral Home in Angleton.
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BERNADINE W. GRAHMANN KOLACNY
Victoria Advocate, 4 Feb 1999
BERNADINE W. KOLACNY
HOUSTON—Bernadine W. Kolacny, 82, of Houston, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999. She was born May 16, 1916, in Lavaca County, to the late Frank and Antoinette Pechacek Grahmann. She was a member of St. Dominic Church in Houston. Survivors: husband, Frank Kolacny; daughter, Nelba Polasek of Houston; sons, Leroy Kolacny and Gary Kolacny, both of Houston; sisters, Wilhelmina Zafereo of Victoria and Louise Fredrick of Runge; brother, Alvin Grahmann of Schulenburg; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: brothers, Joe Grahmann and Frank Grahmann; and sisters, Mary Grahmann, Elizabeth Grahmann and Clara Hinson. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. Friday until 9 a.m. Saturday at Kubena Funeral Home chapel. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Church in Hallettsville, the Rev. John Peters officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Hallettsville. Kubena Funeral Home, Hallettsville, 798-3271.
DELAINE MARIE KOLACNY
Victoria Advocate, September 16, 2001
DELAINE M. KOLACNY
HALLETTSVILLE—Delaine Marie Kolacny, 16, of Hallettsville, died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001.
She was born May 15, 1985, in Victoria, to Ervin J. and Carolyn Koncaba Kolacny of Hallettsville. She was in FFA and the DCP work program in high school. She played little league girls softball, volleyball and was in the V.I.C.A. Club in junior high school. She worked at City Bakery and Lavaca County Office Supply. She volunteered at Hallettsville Nursing and Rehabilitation and at Kolacny Bar-B-Que. She was also a member of KJZT and Sacred Heart Church.
Survivors: parents; sister, Donna Janak of Hallettsville; brothers, Dale Kolacny and Devin Kolacny, both of Hallettsville; and grandparents, Joe and Lillie Kolacny of Hallettsville, and James and Dolores Koncaba of Moulton.
Preceded in death by: great-grandparents.
Visitation will be noon today at Kubena Funeral Home chapel.
A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at Sacred Heart Church and 2:30 p.m. Monday at the church.
Services will be 3 p.m. Monday at the church, the Rev. John Peters officiating.
Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Kubena Funeral Home, Hallettsville
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
FRANK J. KOLACNY
Victoria Advocate, 21 Feb 2003
Frank J. Kolacny
HOUSTON - Frank J. Kolacny, 85, of Houston, died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2003. He was born April 5, 1917, in Hallettsville, to the late Joseph Frank and Rosie Ruzicka Kolacny. He was retired with Southern Pacific Railroad and a member of St. Dominic Church in Houston.
Survivors: daughter, Nelea Polasek of Houston; sons, Leroy Kolacny and Gary Kolacny, both of Houston; sister, Lillie Grahmann of Hallettsville; brothers, Laddie Kolacny of Ganado and Joe Kolacny of Hallettsville; 11 grandchildren; and nine grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: wife, Bernadine Grahmann Kolacny; parents; and sister, Bessie Grahmann.
Visitation will be 11:30 a.m. today at Kubena Funeral Home chapel.
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. tonight at the funeral home chapel.
Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Church in Hallettsville, the Rev. Kirby Hlavaty officiating.
Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Kubena Funeral Home, Hallettsville, 361-798-3271.
ALOSIA KOLAR
San Antonio Express, Wednesday, Feb. 7, 1951
HALLETTSVILLE—Services for Mrs. Alosia Kolar, 85, were held at Shiner Tuesday from Roeder Funeral Home and at the Shiner Catholic Church, followed by interment in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery. The Rev. J. Hanacek officiated.
Mrs. Kolar is survived by five daughters, Mrs. William Drabek, Mrs. Frank Janda, Mrs. Ben J. Stluka and Mrs. J.S. Havel, all of Shiner, and Mrs. Jaro Netardus of El Campo; 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
MAT KOLAR
Shiner Gazette, 15 Mar 1973
For Mat Kolar
Mat Kolar of Shiner, age 82 years, and 4 days, passed away Friday, March 2, 1973 at 11:20 a.m. in the Shiner Hospital where he had been a patient for 10 days.
The body lay in state at the Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner, until 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 4, 1973, when it was taken to the Shiner Catholic Church where Requiem Mass was offered at 3:00 p.m. by the Rev. Msgr. John J. Hanacek.
Burial was in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Louis Spann of Shiner, Frank Surovec Jr. of Schertz, a nephew, Paul Novosad of Shiner, and three grandsons, Jerry Burns of F o r t Worth, Maurice Webb and Robert Steinocher, both of Corpus Christi.
Rosary was recited at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 3 at the Buffington Chapel led by Msgr. Hanacek.
Matous Kolar, one of ten children, was born February 28, 1891 in Bohuslavice, Czechoslovakia, son of Frank and Rosalie (Vyoral) Kolar. In 1906, when he was 15 years old, he came to Texas, settling first at Roscoe then moved to West before coming to Lavaca County. In 1917, he was married to Verona Pekar in the Shiner Catholic Church by the Rev. F. X. Wolf. The couple made their home on a farm near Shiner in the Henkhaus community. After 34 years of farming, they retired and moved to their present residence in Shiner where they resided for 22 years. Four children were born to them.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Verona Kolar of Shiner; one daughter, Mrs. Louis (Lillie) Steinocher of Corpus Christi; three sons, Joe Kolar of Corpus Christi, Frank Kolar of Fort Worth, Edward Kolar of Shiner; one brother, Matthew Kolar; two sisters, Mrs. L u c e Kozel and Mrs. Rosie Snopek, all in Czechoslovakia; 15 g r a n d children and 7 great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents in Czechoslovakia, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank and Joe Kolar in Czechoslovakia; four sisters, Mrs. Frank T. (Mary) Zapletal, October 15, 1947 in Moulton, Mrs. Frank (Frances) Kremenek in Jourdanton, Mrs. Joe (Annie) Velka, Mrs. Frank (Julie) Vaculik, both in Czechoslovakia; and a grandson, Edward Kolar Jr., September 13, 1952, who died at birth.
JOHN KOLAR
San Antonio Express, Sunday, July 26, 1936
MOULTON, Tex., July 25.-- John Kolar, 44, was shot and killed in Rudy Mueller's bar about 8 o'clock Thursday night. Joe J. Hrncir surrendered to Nightwatchman Frank Stainocher and was taken to jail at Hallettsville. The bullet, fired from a pistol, entered Kolar's left side and came out under the right arm. Eyewitnesses say that not a word was spoken before the shot was fired. Kolar and Hrncir were brothers-in-law. Hrncir [Kolar?] has a wife and two small children. Judge A. J. Darilek, justice of the peace at Moulton, held an inquest.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
ROSA ZIDEK KOLAR
Victoria Advocate, Tuesday, June 27, 1967
Mrs. Rosa Kolar
HALLETTSVILLE—Mrs. Rosa Kolar, 74, of Shiner, died at 3:45 a.m. Monday in a local hospital. Mrs. Kolar was born March 24, 1893, near Moulton.
Funeral services will be held at 8 a.m. Tuesday at Buffington Funeral Home Chapel in Shiner, and at 8:30 a.m. at the Catholic Church in Moulton, with burial in Moulton Catholic Cemetery.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Willie Hosek of Poth, and several nieces and nephews.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
ED. LEE KOLIBA
Hallettsville Tribune, 12 May 1942
Baby Dies Shortly After Birth
E. Lee Koliba, aged 27 days, baby of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Koliba of Hochheim, died at the Huth Memorial Hospital in Yoakum, Friday, May 8, at 10:00 p. m.
Funeral services were held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ondrusek in Yoakum at 4:00 p. m. and at the St. Joseph church at 4:30, with Rev. Father Hugg officiating. Interment was in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery. The Kubena Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Surviving are the mother and father, two brothers, Robert and leroy, and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fr. Ondrusek.
FRANK KOLIBA
Victoria Advocate, 31 Aug 1938, page 1
FRANK KOLIBA IS BURIED AT SHINER; LIVED IN PLACEDO
Funeral services for Frank Koliba, 67, former resident of Placedo, were held at the home of his son, Ed Koliba, in Hochheim last Saturday, it was learned here today. Mr. Koliba passed away last Thursday.
Born in Czechoslovakia in 1871, he came to America in 1880 and settled in Lavaca County. In 1909 he moved to Hochheim and later to Shiner. From Shiner he moved to Placedo. Since the death of his wife, in January of 1927, he had lived with his children. He had been in bad health for the past three years.
Funeral services were conducted by Anton Smykal of Guadalupe. At the S. P. J. S. T. Cemetery in Shiner, where interment was made, Stephen Valcek of Houston officiated at the services. Pallbearers were Henry Koliba, Charlie Balusek, John Baros, Val Chilek, Raymond Malina and Joe Ermis.
The deceased is survived by three sons, Ed and Jerry Koliba of Hochheim and Adolph of Placedo; three daughters, Mrs. Lillie Matus of Shiner, Mrs. Vlasta Baros and Mrs. Emilie Ondrusek of Placedo; one sister, Mrs. Louisa Janca of Waelder; three half-brothers, Louis and Henry Koliba of Corpus Christi and George Koliba of Hochheim; and six grandchildren.
Frank Koliba's marker shows he was born 25 Jul 1871 and died 25 Aug 1938. He's buried next to his wife, Anna. Contributed by Matt Cross
BILLIE SIECKO APPELT KOLOS
Victoria Advocate, August 16, 1999
BILLIE APPELT KOLOS
HALLETTSVILLE—Billie Appelt Kolos, 77, of Hallettsville, died Sunday, August 15, 1999.
She was born Jan. 22, 1922, in Sublime, to the late John A. and Ida Einkauf Siecko. She was the retired owner of Appelt's Café.
Survivors: stepmother, Rosie Siecko of Yoakum; daughters, Dorthy Benoit and Doris Kalmus, both of Sugar Land, Betty Appelt of Bastrop and Helen Spies and Linda Haas, both of Hallettsville; stepdaughters, Louise Kolos, JoAnn Byrn and Jean Mitchell, all of Hallettsville, Katherine Plant of Bastrop, Elizabeth Scribrer of Tupelo, Ms. and Linda Matlage of Austin; son, Frankie Appelt Jr. of Hallettsville; stepsons, Victor Kolos and Louis Kolos Jr., both of Hallettsville; sisters, Josephine Lemke of Sugar Land, Oretha Pennock of San Antonio and Rose Fitch of Edna; brothers, Clarence Siecko of Sugar Land and Fred Siecko of Yoakum; ten grandchildren; 19 step-grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: husband, Louis Julius Kolos; and brothers, Johnnie August Siecko and Halton Arthur Siecko.
Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Kubena Funeral Home chapel.
Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church, the Rev. Terry Horton officiating.
Burial will be at Geiger Cemetery in Sublime. Kubena Funeral Home, Hallettsville, 798-3271.
Memorials: American Diabetes Association and/or American Heart Association
Contributed by Rosemary Ermis
JOY TAYLOR WATSON KOLOS
Victoria Advocate, December 29, 2000
JOY WATSON KOLOS
YOAKUM—Joy Watson Kolos, 69, of Yoakum, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2000.
She was born Oct. 11, 1931, in Babyhead, Texas to the late Charles Hollis and Bula Mae Maxwell Taylor. She was a member of the Church of Christ.
Survivors: sons, Jimmy Watson of Hallettsville and Johnny Watson of Sweet Home; stepmother, Hazel Taylor of Llano; sisters, Clara Hartgrove and Ginger Harp, both of Austin and Frances Brown of Colorado; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Preceded in death by: husband, William J. Watson; son, Jack Robin Watson; stepdaughter, Peggy Pohl; parents.
Visitation will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Kubena Funeral Home chapel.
Services will be 3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, the Rev. Elvis Johnston officiating.
Burial will be at Willow Creek Cemetery. Kubena Funeral Home, Hallettsville
Contributed by Rosemary Ermis
MARY ROZNOVSKY KOLOS
Victoria Advocate, Thursday, June 8, 1967
Mrs. Mary Kolos
Advocate News Service
HALLETTSVILLE—Mrs. Mary Kolos, 83, died at 6:05 p.m. Sunday in a nursing home at Dilley, Tex.
Mrs. Kolos was born Dec. 8, 1883, in Lavaca County.
Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at St. Mary's Catholic Church, near Hallettsville, with the Rev. Henry Psencik officiating. Kubena Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Pallbearers were J.V. Dufner, Frank O'Neill, Maury King, Ernie Thumann and James and Leroy Kolos.
Surviving are a son, Frank Kolos of Dilley; four daughters, Miss Mary Kolos of Dilley, Miss Sophie Kolos of Yorktown, Mrs. Justine Ollson of Carrizo Springs and Mrs. Emily Fritz of Monte Rello, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Prasek and Mrs. Julia Mican of Witting; two brothers, Steve Roznovsky of Moulton and Victor Roznovsky of Hallettsville; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
VICTOR H. KONARIK
San Antonio Light, Monday, June 14, 1948
HALLETTSVILLE, June 13—Military funeral services will be held here Monday for Pvt. Victor H. Konarik, 27, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lukas Konarik of the Stacy School community. Rev. Henry Psencik officiated at requiem mass in St. Mary's Church and at St. Mary's cemetery where military rites were held under the auspices of American Legion and VFW posts.
Konarik was killed in action in France, July 6, 1944.
Surviving, besides his parents, are eight brothers and one sister: Cyril, U.S. army, Alphonse, Steve, Julius, Rudolph and Lukas, at home; Frank, Refugio, Ludwig, Houston, and Mary Konarik, at home.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
ADOLPH KONCABA
Victoria Advocate, 11 Oct 2005
Adolph E. Koncaba SR. - MOULTON
MOULTON - Adolph Emil Koncaba Sr., 69, of Moulton, died Sunday, Oct. 9, 2005.
He was born Feb. 15, 1936, in Moulton, to the late Anton Jr. and Angelina Berckenhoff Koncaba. He worked with sheet metal for Wire Work and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Survivors: wife, Lorene Pilat Koncaba; daughter, Joyce Machacek of Moulton; sons, Adolph Koncaba Jr. and Glen Koncaba, both of Shiner; sisters, Viola Konvicka and Agnes Fojtik, both of Hallettsville, Patricia Faltisek of Rosenberg, and Dolores Dreitner of Weimar; brothers, Edwin Kent of Gilmer, Bill Koncaba of Humble, and George Koncaba Sr. of Hallettsville; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at Smith Funeral Home chapel.
Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Rev. Gabriel Maison officiating.
Burial will be at Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home, Moulton, 361-596-4631.
GLADYS MARIE KONCABA
Shiner Gazette, 18 Jun 1953, page 1
Baby Koncaba Rites Saturday
Gladys Marie Koncaba died June 11, at 6:00 p.m., at the local hospital. The infant was born June 11 at 7:25 a.m., and lived about 12 hours.
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 13, from the Roeder Funeral Home at 7:45 a.m., thence to Shiner Catholic Church at 8:00 a.m., the Rev. Thomas Collins officiating. Burial was in the Catholic Cemetery, with Edwin P. Koncaba serving as pallbearer.
Survivors include the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isidor F. Koncaba; the mother was the former Mary Josephine Blaschke; and Mr. and Mrs. Anton J. Koncaba Jr. of Moulton, Rt. 1, and Mr. and Mrs. Emil H. Blaschke, of Shiner, Rt. 2, are the grandparents. Joe C. Kloesel Sr. and Anton Koncaba Sr. are the great-grandparents.
ISIDOR F. KONCABA
Shiner Gazette
Isidor F. Koncaba Dies Suddenly
Isidor F. Koncaba passed away suddenly of an apparent heart attack Sunday, May 17, 1970 at about 8:10 a.m. while checking out some difficulty at the Fort Bend Water Dist. No. 2 in Stafford where he was employed as an assistant superintendent. He attained the age of 40 years and 7 days.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 19 at 9:30 a.m. from the Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner, and continued with Requiem Mass at 9:45 a.m. at Saints Cyril and Methodius’ Catholic Church with the Rev. Patrick Marron officiating. Interment was in Shiner Catholic Cemetery.
Brief military services were held at the cemetery with George Watzlavick folding the Flag and Chaplain Curt Messer presenting it to Mrs. Koncaba, wife of the deceased.
Serving as pallbearers were Henry Moeller and Edward Kloesel, both of Shiner, Raymond Pohler of Houston, Franklin Pohler of McDade, Charlie Koncaba of Hallettsville and Adolph Kloesel of Moulton.
Rosary was recited at the Buffington Chapel Monday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. led by the Rev. Father John Hanacek.
Isidor Felix Koncaba, one of eleven children, was born May 10, 1930 in Lavaca County, near Moulton, the son of Anton J. Jr. and Angeline (Berckenhoff) Koncaba. He was married to Mary J. Blaschke January 26, 1953 in the Shiner Catholic Church. The couple first settled on a farm at Shiner and then moved to a rice farm at Waller. Later they moved to Stafford where he worked for Swift’s Ice Cream plant in Houston and then as a carpenter before his last employment at the Stafford plant.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary J. Koncaba; a son, Victor Isidor Koncaba; a daughter, Marjorie Ann Koncaba, all of Stafford; his mother, Mrs. Angeline Koncaba of Hallettsville; five brothers, Willie Koncaba of Humble, George Koncaba of Hallettsville, Adolph Koncaba of Moulton, Oscar Koncaba of Columbus and Edwin Kent of Houston; and five sisters, Mrs. John (Emma) Pohler of Houston, Mrs. Fritz (Agnes) Fojtik and Mrs. Victor (Viola) Konvicka, both of Hallettsville, Mrs. Henry (Delores) Dreitner of Weimar and Mrs. Erwin (Patsy) Faltisek of Sugar Land.
His father preceded him in death October 5, 1960 and an infant daughter, Gladys Marie.
Sincerest sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.
LUCILLE PECHACEK KOLOS
Lavaca County Tribune, Fri., 4 Oct 1963
Mrs. Louis Kolos Dies Suddenly
Death came to one of Halletsville's young mothers, Mrs. Lucille (Louis) Kolos, Thursday morning October 3rd at her home at 4 a.m. where she was stricken with a heart attack.
The deceased, mother of eight children, died at the age of 35 years and one month.
Survivors are her husband, Louis Kolos, two sons Louis Jr. and Victor, six daughters, Louise, Jo Ann, Catherine, Elizabeth, Jean and Linda, her mother Mrs. Agnes Pechacek of Halletsville, two brothers, Paul of San Antonio and Ambrose who is stationed with the Coast Guard overseas. Four sisters, Mrs. Margaret Krause, Mrs. Lillie Picard and Mrs., Helen Holub, all of San Antonio and Mrs. Annie Parker of Billings Montana.
Mrs. Kolos was born in Halletsville on September 3, 1928 and was married to Louis Kolos in Halletsville in 1949.
Funeral services will be held from Kubena Funeral Home at 9:15 a.m. and at Sacred Heart Church at 9:30 p.m. Msgr. Alois J. Morkovsky will officiate. Burial will be in the Catholic Cemetery here.
Rosary will be recited by the Christian mothers Thursday night October 3 at 7:30 p.m. and at Sacred Heart Parish at 7:30 a.m.
ALFONS F. KONARIK
Victoria Advocate, Friday, August 13, 1976
A. F. Konarik
HALLETTSVILLE—Alfons F. Konarik, 56, of Hallettsville, died at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday in a Moulton nursing home.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with the Rev. Henry Psencik officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.
Survivors include five brothers, Joe of Schulenburg, Cyril of Houston, Steven and Rudolph of Hallettsville, Lukas Jr. of Houston, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Pechanic [Pechanec] of Sealy.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
ANGELINA BERCKENHOFF KONCABA
Shiner Gazette, 27 Sep 1984
Mrs. Anton Koncaba
HALLETTSVILLE - Mrs. Anton J. Koncaba, nee Angelina Berckenhoff, 80, of Hallettsville, died Sunday, Sept. 23, 1984 at her home.
The body lay in state until 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, at Kubena Funeral Home in Hallettsville.
Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville.
The Rev. Celestino Say officiated at the funeral Mass and the burial in Moulton Catholic Cemetery.
A parish rosary was recited at 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24 at the funeral home, and at 2 p.m. Tuesday by the societies in the church.
Mrs. Koncaba, one of 12 children, was born May 24, 1904 in the Praha-Moravia area, Lavaca County, Texas, daughter of Fritz and Annie (Kobza) Berckenhoff. She was reared here and attended the nearby rural school.
On Sept. 20, 1921, she was married to Anton J. Koncaba, Jr. and the couple was blessed with the birth of eleven children. They farmed for their livelihood in the Moulton area. Her husband died Oct. 5, 1960.
Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. John (Emma) Pohler of DeWalt, Mrs. Albert (Agnes) Fojtik and Mrs. Victor (Viola) Konvicka, both of Hallettsville; Mrs. Henry (Delores) Dreitner of Weimar, Mrs. Erwin (Patricia) Faltisek of Rosenberg; five sons, George Koncaba of Hallettsville, Adolph Koncaba of Moulton, Oscar Koncaba of Schulenburg, Willie Koncaba of Houston, Edwin Koncaba of Gilmer.
Also, two sisters, Mrs. Joe (Alexa) Holub of Moulton, Mrs. Toby (Flora) Kretchner of West; three brothers, Ben Berckenhoff of Shiner, Liberat and Ewald Berckenhoff, both of Moulton; 39 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.
Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Isidor F. Koncaba, May 17, 1970; three sisters, Mrs. Adolph A. (Jaromila) Nesrsta, Jan. 23, 1976; Mrs. Charlie (Julia) Nesrsta, Jan. 19, 1978; Mrs. Vaclav (Emma) Welfl, Aug. 7, 1979; three brothers, Fred Berckenhoff, Feb. 26, 1956; Emil Berckenhoff, April 3, 1957; Pius Berckenhoff, Jan. 23, 1969.
ANTON J. KONCABA, Jr.
Lavaca County Tribune, Fri., 14 Oct 1960
Last Rites for Ant. J. Koncaba Jr.
Mr. Anton J. Koncaba Jr. died suddenly at his home near Moulton Wednesday morning, October 5th at 8:40 o'clock at the age of 61 years, five months and two days. His death was attributed to a heart attack.
Mr. Koncaba was a native of Texas and spent most of this life in the Moulton community where he farmed for a living.
As a young man he was married to Angelina Berckenhoff and the couple was blessed with the birth of eleven children.
Funeral services were held Friday, October 7 at the Smith Funeral Home at 8:45 a.m. and at St. Joseph's Catholic Church at 9:00 o'clock with Rev Emil Vinklarek officiating. Interrment was in Moulton Catholic Cemetery.
Surviving are his widow of Moulton, five daughters; Mrs. John Pohler of Sugarland, Mrs. Albert Fojtik of Moulton, Mrs. Victor Konvicka of Halletsville, Mrs. Henry Dreitner of Weimar and Mrs. Edwin Faltisek of Stafford, six sons; Willie Koncaba of Humble, Isidor Koncaba of Stafford, Edwin Koncaba of Houston, George Koncaba of Halletsville, Adolph Koncaba of Schulenburg, and Oscar Koncaba of Moulton, 23 grandchildren, four brothers, Fr. A. Koncaba of Moulton, Henry Koncaba of Houston, Rudy Koncaba of Tokio, Texas and Eddie Koncaba of Port Lavaca and six sisters, Mrs Anton Koudelka and Mrs. Jim Kocian of Shiner, Mrs. Joe Drozd of Moulton, Mrs. Ad Koudelka, Mrs. Edgar Zimmermann and Mrs. John Perrard of Houston.
Pallbearers were Benjamin Koudelka, Edward Koncaba, August Welfl, Fred Welfl, Oscar Drozd and Julius Nesrstra.
MARY JOSEPHINE BLASCHKE KONCABA
Victoria Advocate, 29 Jul 2003
Mary Josephine Koncaba
Mary Josephine Koncaba, age 71, of Shiner, Texas, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, July 27, 2003 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Her children, brothers and grandchildren were at her side when she passed. Mary was born to the late Emil Henry Blaschke and Marie Alosia Kloesel Blaschke in Oak Grove, Texas, on July 4, 1932. Mary was a housewife and farmer and later became a dietary worker for the Hallettsville and Moulton Nursing Homes. She spent most of her life in the Shiner and Lavaca County area with a stay in Stafford, Texas, during the 1960s.
Mary married Isidor Felix Koncaba in January 1953. Isidor, as well as her infant daughter, Gladys Marie, precedes her in death, in May 1970 and June 1953, respectively. Her mother and father also precede her in death, passing in July 1986 and June 1969.
Mary is survived by her daughter, Marjorie Hendriks and fiancé Mike Petrosky, Shiner; her son Victor Koncaba and wife Elizabeth, Austin, Texas; her granddaughters Andrea and Nicole Hendriks, Shiner; her brother Emil P. Blaschke and his wife Karen, Yoakum, Texas, and their family; and her brother Robert E. Blaschke and his wife Debra, Shiner, and their family. She is also survived by many extended family members and friends.
Pallbearers are Shannon Blaschke, Michael Moeller, Blaise Dreitner, Edwin Kloesel, Lance Hill, Bill Klesel, J.J. Kloesel and George Koncaba, Jr. Honorary Pallbearers are Nicole and Andrea Hendriks, Mike Petrosky, Bill Howe and Mary's godchildren.
Mary is a member of the Shiner Catholic Church, VFW Ladies' Auxiliary and American Legion Auxiliary.
Visitation will begin Tuesday at 9am at Buffington Funeral Home in Shiner. A rosary will be recited Tuesday, July 29, at 7:30pm. The funeral mass will be held Wednesday, July 30 at 10am at the Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner, Rev. Knippenberg officiating. Burial will follow in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Memorials can be offered to the American Cancer Society.
MARY HVRADA KONCABA
Victoria Advocate, Wednesday, March 22, 1972
Mrs. Koncaba
Advocate News Service
SHINER—Mrs. Mary Havrda Koncaba, 79, of Shiner, died Monday morning in a local rest home.
Mrs. Koncaba was born Sept. 29, 1892, in Prague, Czechoslovakia, and was preceded in death by her husband, Anton Koncaba, on Nov. 25, 1964.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Shiner Catholic Church with burial in Shiner Catholic Cemetery.
The body will lie in state until 8:30 a.m. at Buffington Funeral Home Chapel.
A Rosary was recited Tuesday night at the funeral home chapel.
Pallbearers will be Raymond Kocian, Louis and Eddie Pilat, Ernest and Albin Hajek, Edwin Kandler and James Koncaba.
Surviving are two sons, Adolph Koncaba of Shiner and Charlie Koncaba of Kimbal, Neb.; twin sisters, Mrs. Rosie Hajek of Shiner and Mrs. Elizabeth Kandler of Victoria; a brother, Albert Koncaba of Shiner; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
AGNES KAHANEK KONECNY
Victoria Advocate, Thursday, July 4, 1974
HALLETTSVILLE—Mrs. Agnes Konecny, 97, of Hallettsville, died at 7:37 p.m. Tuesday in a Gonzales nursing home.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with the Rev. Stanley Petru officiating. Burial will be at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.
She was born Dec. 14, 1876 in Lavaca County.
Survivors include a son, Antone J. Konecny of Hallettsville, a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Gerlich of Wallis, a brother, Antone Kahanek of San Antonio, a grandchild and four great-grandchildren.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
EDDIE E. KONECNY
San Antonio Express, Sunday, January 6, 1935
SHINER, Tex., Jan. 5.-- Eddie E. Konecny, aged 39, World War veteran, died here this morning and will be buried in Shiner Saturday. He had been sick for many weeks.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
EMANUEL S. KONECNY
Shiner Gazette, 1 Aug 1974
E. S. Konecny Rites In Yoakum
Emanuel S. Konecny, Yoakum area rancher and former grocery store and meat market owner, passed away at 5:50 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, 1974 in Huth Memorial Hospital. He was a resident of Rt. 3, Yoakum.
Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 19 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Yoakum with Holy Mass offered by the Rev. V. J. Bily of Sweet Home.
Burial was in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Conrad Fawcett, Garrett Dorsh, Ervin Pesek, Kenneth Mikulenka, Jimmy Mikulenka and Johnny Wauson.
Rosary was recited Thursday evening at the Buffington Funeral Home Chapel in Yoakum where the body lay in state until an hour before time of services when it was moved to the church.
Mr. Konecny was born December 26, 1917, near Shiner, Lavaca County, Texas, son of Joseph W. and Vlasta (Mladenka) Konecny. He was reared on the family farm south of Shiner, attended St. Ludmila’s Academy and was a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Emma Mikulenka Konecny of Yoakum; his aged father, Joe Konecny, resident at Stevens Convalescent Center, Hallettsville; a brother, Laddie J. Konecny of Harlingen; and a sister, Mrs. Bob (Georgie) Strain of Crane.
He was preceded in death by his mother, December 7, 1954; and a brother, Leon Konecny, January 31, 1940.
EMMA KONECNY
Shiner Gazette, 4 Jun 1902
Emma, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Konecny, died Tuesday night, aged one year and four months, after an illness with dysentery. The remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery Wednesday evening. Our sincere sympathy is extended the bereaved parents. Halletsville New Era.
This infant's grave appears to be unmarked. Contributed by Matt Cross
EMMA MIKULENKA KONECNY
Victoria Advocate, 5 Jul 2004
Emma Konecny
YOAKUM—Emma Konecny, 80, of Yoakum, died Friday, July 2, 2004.
She was born April 29, 1924, in Yoakum, to the late Jim and Louise Lauer Mikulenka. She was a leather worker.
Survivors: nieces; nephews; great-nieces; and great-nephews.
Preceded in death by: husband, Manuel Konecny; sisters, Valasta Ann Wauson and Millie Boening; and brother, Jim Mikulenka.
Graveside services will be 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, the Rev. Roger Hawes officiating. Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum, 361-293-2333.
Mrs. Joe KONECNY
San Antonio Express, Thursday, August 26, 1926
The body of Mrs. Joe Konecny, 28, who died at a local hospital Tuesday night, was shipped to Hallettsville Wednesday night for burial. Mrs. Konecny is survived by her husband, J. J. Konecny, 204 Dallas Street; three sisters, Mrs. Joseph Applet of Hallettsville and Mrs. Ben Debard of Shiner; a brother, William Holotik of Houston, and three step-brothers.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
ALFONSE KONVICKA
San Antonio Express, Monday, May 15, 1939
HALLETTSVILLE, May 14.—Alfonse Konvicka, 23, was killed at 1 a.m. Sunday morning, when his car struck a bridge railing. He was returning from a dance at Breslau.
Death was caused instantly by a fragment of timber piercing his brain. He was the son of Frank Konvicka.
Funeral services will be held Monday morning with interment in the Worthing Catholic Cemetery.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
AUGUST KONVICKA
Victoria Advocate, November 5, 1999
AUGUST KONVICKA
MORAVIA—August Konvicka, 94, of Moravia, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1999.
He was born Oct. 6, 1905, in Moravia, to the late Josef and Mary Janak Konvicka. He was a farmer and was a member of Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church.
Survivors: wife, Rosie Barborak Konvicka; daughters, Loraine Deem, Arlene Holmes and Vernell Shanks, all of Moravia and Linda Konvicka of Houston; son, Franklin Konvicka of Houston; seven grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-stepgrandchild.
Preceded in death by: two infant and five sisters.
A rosary and memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church in Moravia, the Rev. Brian Crookes officiating.
Smith Funeral Home, Moulton, (361) 596-4631.
Memorials: Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church in Moravia.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
BEVERLY ANN KONVICKA
Victoria Advocate, Monday, Jan. 12, 1970
Beverly Konvicka
HALLETTSVILLE -- Beverly Ann Konvicka, 7-day-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Blase A. Konvicka of Wied, died Sunday in a Galveston hospital.
Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church near hallettsville, with the Rev. Henry Psencik officiating. Burial will be in the family plot at Worthing Cemetery under direction of Kubena Funeral Home.
Survivors, in addition to her parents, include three brothers, Blase Jr., James and Michael Konvicka; her grandparents, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Vaculik of Praha, and her great-grandmother, Mrs. Emilie Hanzelka, also of Praha.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
CLEMENT JOHN KONVICKA
Victoria Advocate, Thursday, October 12, 1972
C. L. Konvicka
HALLETTSVILLE—Clemont J. Konvicka, formerly of Hallettsville, died Wednesday in Falfurrias, where he had worked as a mechanic for more than 20 years.
Mr. Konvicka was born April 29, 1921 in Worthing, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Konvicka.
He was preceded in death by his wife on Dec., 1970.
Mr. Konvicka was a veteran of World War II.
The body will be taken to St. Mary's Catholic Church at 1 p.m. for services at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Henry Psencik officiating.
Bruial [sic] will be in Worthing Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Kubena Funeral Home.
Survivors include, three sisters, Mrs. Arnold Gaston of Houston, Mrs. Frank J. Mozisek of Hallettsville, and Mrs. Steve Mozisek of Victoria; four brothers, Victor, Blase, Leon of Hallettsville, and Bernard of California.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
EMIL F. KONVICKA
San Antonio Express, Thursday, September 25, 1958
HALLETTSVILLE—Funeral for S4C Emil F. Konvicka, who was killed when he fell from a three story building at Hawaii, will be Monday morning here. Burial will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil L. Konvicka, Worthing.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
FRANCES KONVICKA
San Antonio Express, Thursday, December 4, 1941
HALLETTSVILLE, Dec. 3-- Funeral services were held at St. Mary's Catholic Church Wednesday for Mrs. Frances Konvicka, 87, who died Tuesday. She was born in Czecho-Slovakia, but had lived here for 61 years. Survivors include four sons and two daughters.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
FRANK E. KONVICKA
Victoria Advocate, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 1967
Frank E. Konvicka
HALLETTSVILLE -- Frank E. Konvicka, 79, of Worthing, well-known former band leader and composer, died at 3:05 p.m. Monday in a Shiner hospital after a long illness.
Mr. Konvicka resided in Worthing, near Hallettsville.
He was born Aug. 4, 1887 in Lavaca County.
Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Kubena Funeral Home by the family, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday by the parish, and at 7:45 p.m. by St. Isidor Lodge. Mr. Konvicka was an associate member of the KJT.
Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with the Rev. Henry Psencik officiating. Burial will be in Worthing Catholic Cemetery.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Arnold Caston of Huntsville, Mrs. Frank Mozisek of Hallettsville, and Mrs. Steve Mozisek, of Victoria; five sons, Blaze, Victor and Leon, all of Hallettsville; Bernard of California and Clement of Falfurias; a sister, Mrs. Julius Pustejovsky, of Hallettsville; 21 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
FRANK J. KONVICKA
Shiner Gazette, 18 Aug 1983
Frank J. Konvicka Rites Held
HALLETTSVILLE – Frank J. Konvicka of Hallettsville, died Tuesday, August 9, 1983, in the Lavaca Medical Center at the age of 85 years, 5 months and 29 days.
The body lay in state at Kubena Funeral Home until 2 p.m., Wednesday, August 10, when it was taken to Sacred Heart Catholic church where a rosary was recited at 2:20 p.m. by members of the SPJST Society.
Services were held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, with the Rev. Ed Kelly officiating in Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Burial was in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Pallbearers were Leon Klekar Jr., James Klekar, Eugene Klekar, Mark Klekar, Ronnie Klekar and David Jansky.
Mr. Konvicka was born Feb. 10, 1898 in the St. John-Moravia area, son of Frank and Anna (Janak) Konvicka. He was a retired farmer, and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville and the SPJST Society.
In 1918, he was married to Sophie Klekar in St. Mary’s Catholic Church west of Hallettsville. She preceded him in death, May 13, 1976.
Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Annie Stacha of San Antonio, Mrs. Joe (Julia) Zapalac of Edna, and Mrs. August (Georgia) Henke of Hallettsville.
Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his mother, Jan. 5, 1941; his father, Sept. 10, 1961; and a brother and sister.
MARY KURTZ KONVICKA
Shiner Gazette, 23 Dec 1982
Rites Set For Mary Konvicka
Mrs. Laddie L. Konvicka, nee Mary Kurtz, passed away in a Yoakum nursing home at 8:20 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1982, at the age of 86 years, 3 months and 10 days.
The body will lie in state at the Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner until 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 23 when it will be taken to Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church where Holy Mass will be offered at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery.
Rosary will be recited at the Buffington Chapel Wednesday Dec. 22 at 7:00 p.m.
Surviving are three sons, Frank Konvicka of Snyder, Laddie M. Konvicka of Houston, Alphonse Konvicka of Powhaton, Va.; six daughters, Sister M. Barbara Konvicka of Yoakum, Mrs. Robert (Emily) Poole of Houston, Mrs. Ralph (Louise) Waligura of Bay City, Mrs. Thomas (Lillian) Zoda of Mason, Mrs. Harvey (Angeline) Wagner Sr. of Moulton and Mrs. Jerome (Georgia) Haas of Hallettsville; two sisters, Mrs. Jim (Millie) Svatek of Garwood, Mrs. Jim (Stazie) Fric of Shiner; one brother, John Kurtz of Cuero; 20 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
ROSIE MARIE BARBORAK KONVICKA
Victoria Advocate, March 2, 2000
ROSIE MARIE KONVICKA
MORAVIA—Rosie Marie Konvicka, 90, of Moravia, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2000.
She was born Aug. 14, 1909, in Moravia, to the late Joseph and Frances Jurica Barborak. She was a homemaker and a member of Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church.
Survivors: daughters, Loraine Deem, Arlene Holmes and Vernell Shanks, all of Moravia and Linda Konvicka of Houston; son, Franklin A. Konvicka of Houston; sister, Bessie Janak of Schulenburg; seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild.
Preceded in death by: husband, August Konvicka; parents; one sister; five brothers.
A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church in Moravia, the Rev. Brian Crookes officiating. Smith Funeral Home, Moulton
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
SHERI DAWN KONVICKA
Victoria Advocate, Saturday, September 18, 1971
Sheri Konvicka
HALLETTSVILLE -- Sheri Dawn Konvicka, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Konvicka, Jr., died Thursday at 12 p.m. in a Victoria hospital.
She was born at 8 p.m. Thursday.
Funeral services were held Friday at Kubena Funeral Home at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Terrance Nolan officiating. Burial was in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.
Other survivors include two sisters, Delores and Donna; grandparents, Mrs. J. G. Konvicka Sr. of Hallettsville and Mr. and Mrs. G.S. Braden of Hochheim.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
SOPHIE KLEKAR KONVICKA
Victoria Advocate, Friday, May 14, 1976
Mrs. Konvicka
HALLETTSVILLE—Mrs. Sophie Konvicka, 79, of Route 2, Hallettsville, died at 4:15 p.m. Thursday in local hospital.
Mrs. Konvicka was born Nov. 2, 1896, in Lavaca County, and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the KJZT Society.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Stanley Petru officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.
Rosaries will be recited at Kubena Funeral Home Chapel at 7:30 p.m. Friday by the parish and at 9:30 a.m. Saturday by the church society.
Surviving are her husband, Frank C. Konvicka, and a sister, Mrs. Albina Prasek, both of Hallettsville.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
VICTOR F. KONVICKA
Victoria Advocate, 17 Aug 2001
Victor F. Konvicka
HALLETTSVILLE -- Victor F. Konvicka, 77, of Hallettsville, died Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2001.
He was born Nov. 5, 1923, in Lavaca County, to the late Frank Ernest and Agnes Cecelia Kutach Konvicka. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in St. Mary's Community.
Survivors: wife, Viola Mary Koncaba Konvicka; daughters, Lillie Horecka of El Campo and Irene Remlinger of Katy; sister, Bessie Mozisek of Hallettsville; brothers, Leonard Konvicka and Blasé Konvicka, both of Hallettsville; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: parents; sisters, Margaret Paulin Gaston and Agnes Mozisek; and brothers, Alfons Konvicka, Bohumir Konvicka, Frank E. Konvicka, John Thomas Konvicka, Clement Konvicka and Bernard Konvicka.
Visitation will be 11:30 a.m. today at Kubena Funeral Home chapel.
A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at the chapel and 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. John Peters officiating.
Burial will be at St. Augustin Catholic Cemetery in Worthing Community. Kubena Funeral Home, Hallettsville, 361-798-3271.
Memorials: St. Mary's Catholic Church.
TOMMY KOONCE
Hallettsville Herald, 24 Jul 1925
DEATH OF INFANT
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Koonce of Ezzell died Tuesday [July 21st] and was buried Thursday morning at eleven o'clock in the Koerth Catholic Cemetery. Father G. Kuratka officiating.
We extend sympathy to the bereaved ones.
MRS. A. J. KOPECKY
Weimar Mercury
Nov. 4, 1896 pg 4
Post Special: Shiner, Texas
November 3.—The team of Mr. A. J. Kopecky became unmanageable yesterday evening and ran away, overturning and demolishing the carriage and fatally injuring Mrs. Kopecky, who died at 9 o’clock this morning. Mr. Kopecky is an old and respected citizen of this place, with a large family, to whom this is a sad blow.
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ELO JOHN KOPECKY
Shiner Gazette, 16 Jan 1997
Elo John Kopecky Sr., age 76 years, 1 month and 18 days of Sweet Home died Wednesday, January 8, 1997.
A wake service was held at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10 at Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Sweet Home, with the Rev. Charles Sonnier officiating.
Burial was at the Queen of Peace Cemetery in Sweet Home under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum.
Mr. Kopecky was born Nov. 20, 1920 in Lavaca County to the late Carrie Janak and Fred Kopecky Sr. He was a retired operator for Diamond Shamrock. He also was a carpenter, farmer and rancher. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in World War II.
He was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Sweet Home, the Sweet Home American Legion and SPJST.
He is survived by his wife, Lillian L. Hairell Kopecky of Sweet Home; two daughters, Joyce Ann Aldridge of Baldwin Park, Calif., and Doris McNeese of Yoakum; six sons, Elo John Kopecky Jr. of Channelview, Lonnie W. Kopecky and James W. Kopecky both of Houston, Donald L. Kopecky of Palacios, Bobby DeBord and Kenneth Debord, both of Yoakum; two brothers, Fred Kopecky Jr. of Houston, Franklin F. Kopecky of Sweet Home; 24 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Janie C. Kopecky, May 14, 1985; his father; his mother, Dec. 10, 1986; and one brother, Benjamin Kopecky.
EMILY STRAUSS KOPECKY
San Antonio Express, Sunday, March 1, 1959
Funeral arrangements are pending for Mrs. C. L. Kopecky, 74, of Yoakum, who died Friday evening.
Mrs. Kopecky was the wife of Dr. C. L. Kopecky of Yoakum and the mother of Dr. Leon Kopecky of San Antonio.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
FRANCES STRAUSS KOPECKY
San Antonio Express, Tuesday, April 26, 1938
HALLETTSVILLE, Tex., April 25.—Mrs. Frances Kopecky, 59, wife of Joseph Kopecky, postmaster and former regent of A. & M. College, died Sunday following a stroke of paralysis.
The funeral will be delayed until 10 a.m. Thursday pending arrival of children from the Eastern states.
Besides her husband, she is survived by the following children: Miss Leona Kopecky of Weimar; Mrs. M. I. Bozka of Hallettsville; Mrs. Herbert Plummer of Alexandria, Virginia; Mrs. John McNamara of Glenrock, N.J.; Johon Kopecky of Washington, D.C.; Miss Joseph [sic] Kopecky of Hallettsville and Sisters M. Theresa, Michael and Lucy of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament Academy, San Antonio. Other survivors are five brothers, Leo, Henry and J.C. Strauss of Hallettsville and Richard and Otto Strauss of Shiner and two sisters, Mrs. F. J. Fietsam of Shiner and Mrs. C. L. Kopecky of Yoakum.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
JANIE NESRSTA KOPECKY
Shiner Gazette, 23 May 1985
Janie Kopecky Laid To Rest
YOAKUM - Mrs. Janie Kopecky of Sweet Home, died Tuesday, May 14, 1985 in the Yoakum Catholic Hospital following a short illness. She reached the age of 61 years, 11 months and 20 days.
Funeral services wre held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 16 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church with the Rev. Al Padalecki officiating.
Burial followed in the Sweet Home Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home in Yoakum.
Pallbearers were Ronald Pitman, Carl Pitman, Franklin Kopecky Jr., Benjamin Kopecky, Lee Greer and Frank Bolech.
Rosary was recited at 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 at the Buffington Funeral Home Chapel in Yoakum, where the body lay in state.
Mrs. Kopecky was born May 24, 1923 in Lavaca County, daughter of Jessie and Julia (Berckenhoff) Nesrsta.
Surviving are her husband, Elo Kopecky of Sweet Home; two daughters, Mrs. Doris McNeese of Sweet Home; Mrs. Joyce Stokes of California; four sons, Elo Kopecky Jr., Lonnie Kopecky and James Kopecky, all of Houston, Donald Kopecky of Palacios; three sisters, Mrs. Emerich (Angeline) Tajchman of Corpus Christi, Mrs. Ruben (Mary) Pakebusch of Victoria, Mrs. Justine Osterloh of Cuero; a brother, Julius Nesrsta of Cuero; 14 grandchildren and a great-grandchild.
Besides her father, she was preceded in death by her mother, Jan. 19, 1978; and a sister, Mrs. Katherine Ann Bailey, Sept. 16, 1969.
JOSEPH F. KOPECKY
Shiner Gazette, 8 Dec 1897
DEATH.
Death is hovering over J. F. Kopecky as the GAZETTE forms close, and before the GAZETTE reaches its readers he will have passed from life unto death. A few days ago he was apparently on the rapid road to recovery and it was so announced in these columns. The change came yesterday at 11 o’clock, and as soon as his physician saw him he announced that his death was only a question of a few hours. The seat of the trouble was in his right lung.
The editor has known Joe these many years and had come to regard him with deep respect and affection, and the recording of his death is a painful duty for us. His friends are legion.
Later – 5 a.m. He passed away at an early hour this morning. To the bereaved wife and little ones the GAZETTE extends its heartfelt sympathies.
Shiner Gazette, 15 Dec 1897, page 1
All that was mortal of J. F. Kopecky was laid to rest Thursday morning at 10 o’clock. The remains were followed to the grave by a vast concourse of people. The Knights of Pythias, S. P. J. T. Society and the Shiner Fire Company No. 1, all attended the funeral Mr. Kopecky being a member of all these organizations. J. C. Habermacher of Flatonia, conducted the burial services for the K. of P. and Rudolph Valenta for the S. P. J. T. Society. Twelve firemen were present in uniform in charge of Chief Wagener. The coffin was almost covered with flowers and the scenes at the grave were most affecting.
Joseph F. Kopecky, 17 Oct 1858 – 8 Dec 1897, was buried in the Shiner City Cemetery. Contributed by Matt Cross
JOSEPH F. KOPECKY
San Antonio Express, February 20, 1959
HALLETTSVILLE—Funeral services for Joseph F. Kopecky, 82, were held here with the Rt. Rev. Msgr. A.J. Morkovsky officiating. Burial was in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.
Survivors include one son, John W. Kopecky, Washington, D.C.; eight daughters, Misses Leona and Josephine Kopecky, Mrs. M. I. Bozka, all of Hallettsville, Mrs. Herbert C. Plummer of Washington, D.C., Mrs. John McNamara of New York City, Marie (Sister M. Lucy) of Victoria, Angeline (Sister M. Theresa) of Shiner, Agnes (Sister M. Michael) at Victoria; three sisters, Mrs. M. Bart of Canada, Mrs. R. Bartos of Oklahoma, Mrs. Frances Strauss of Hallettsville; 20 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Weimar Mercury, Friday, February 13, 1959
Former Publisher Joseph Kopecky Succumbs At 82
Funeral services for Joseph Kopecky, 82, former publisher of the Flatonia Argus and later the Hallettsville Czech paper, Novy Domov, were held Tuesday in hallettsville.
He had been ill many months when he died Sunday morning in Renger Hospital, Hallettsville.
Mr. Kopecky had the Flatonia paper only a short time but he was publisher of the Novy Domov 25 years. He was Hallettsville's postmaster several years and had served on the city council, school board, and as an A&M regent.
Born near Sweet Home, Lavaca County, he taught school two years before buying the Czech paper, which he sold to the Matec family in 1931. Several daughters and sons survive him. Three of the daughters are nuns. Another survivor is a brother, Dr. C. L. Kopecky of Yoakum.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
VLADIMER KOPECKY
Shiner Gazette, 12 Sep 1900
VLADIMIR KOPECKY.
“In the midst of life we are in death.”
Died last Wednesday September 5th, from a stroke of lightning, Vladimir, the little son of Mrs. J. F. Kopecky, aged 14 years. Vladimir was a bright, intelligent boy, and was the main stay of his widowed mother, who a few short years since lost a kind and loving husband.
On the day of his death Vladimir had gone to the farm of Mr. Joe Ondrej, to assist him in picking cotton and while they were in the field at work, a shower of rain came up and all repaired to the house for shelter. Vladimir, with several others, was standing on the gallery watching the rain, when a faint flash of light was seen and he fell to the floor and expired instantly. The others present were only slightly stunned and Vladimir bore no marks to show what had caused his death.
The body was brought to his house in Shiner and the funeral occurred the following day, Thursday, at 2:30 o’clock p. m., and was attended by a large crowd of sympathizing friends and relatives. To the grief-stricken mother the Gazette offers the sincerest condolence. The blow is heavy and hard to bear and the ways of the allwise creator sometimes seem severe, but if we do not lose faith altogether, brighter days may come and there may still be some blessings in store for us.
“There is no flock however watched and tended,
But some dead lamb is there.
There is no fireside, however well defended
But has one vacant chair.”
Vladimer Kopecky, 25 Aug 1886 – 5 Sep 1900, was buried in the Shiner City Cemetery. Contributed by Matt Cross
HERMAN J. KORANEK
Victoria Advocate, March 17, 2000
YOAKUM—Herman John Koranek, 73, of Yoakum, died Wednesday, March 15, 2000.
He was born Nov. 6, 1926, in Moulton, to the late Emil and Rosie Rosenauer Koranek. He was a farmer and cemetery caretaker and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of American Legion Post No. 0392 of Moulton and SPJST Lodge No. 165 of Moulton.
Survivors: brother, Alphonse Koranek of Moulton.
Preceded in death by: wives, Elsie Mae Koranek and Grace Koranek; parents; brother, Daniel Kornaek.
A rosary will be recited 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Gary Janak officiating.
Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum, 9361) 293-2333.
Memorials: St. Joseph Catholic Church or donor's choice
Contributed by Rosemary Ermis
PETER W. KORBEL
San Antonio Express, Thursday, February 1, 1973
Peter Korbel, 64, of 1110 Halliday Ave., died Wednesday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Buffington Funeral Home in Yoakum with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery, Yoakum.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bernice Korbel, a step-daughter, a stepson, three sisters and two brothers.
Del Rio News Herald, Thursday, February 1, 1973
Peter Korbel, 64-year-old retired railroadman, died Wednesday of a heart attack in a San Antonio hospital.
Korbel formerly resided in Del Rio, working as a railroad engineer.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Buffington Funeral Home Chapel in Yoakum. Burial will be made in Oak Grove Cemetery in Yoakum.
Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Bernice Korbel; step-daughter Mrs. Pearson Howell of Pleasanton; steepson, Jackson L. Pruitt of California; two brothers, Frank Korbel Jr. of Del Rio and Gene Korbel of Corpus Christi; three sisters, Mrs. Felix Hajek of Flatonia, Mrs. Sophie Collins of Corpus Christi and Mrs. Edwin Tucker of Houston.
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SOPHIE KORBEL
The Corpus Christi Times, Tuesday, October 25, 1955
Funeral services for Mrs. Sophie Korbel, 70, of 262 Eastgate, will be held in Yoakum with the Buffington Funeral Home there in charge.
Mrs. Korbel, a resident here six years, was dead on arrival at a local hospital at 12:45 p.m. yesterday after suffering a heart attack at her home.
Survivors are three sons, Frank, Jr., of Del Rio, Jean of Corpus Christi and Pete of San Antonio; three daughters, Mrs. Frances Hajek of Flatonia, Mrs. Sophie Collins of Corpus Christi and Mrs. Emma Tucker of Yoakum; two brothers, two sisters and four grandchildren.
Cage-Mills Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
ALFONS KORANEK
Victoria Advocate, 11 Jan 2001
Alfons Koranek
MOULTON—Alfons Koranek, 80, of Moulton, died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001.
He was born July 9, 1920, in Moulton, to the late Emil and Rose Rosenauer Koranek. He was a farmer and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Moulton and the SPJST.
Survivors: wife, Elizabeth Kubicek Koranek; daughters, Carolyn Janak of Victoria, Barbara Jacob of Cuero, Peg McLean of Taylor, Patrice Hill of Dimmitt and Ginny Wyatt of Marshall, N.C.; sons, David Koranek of Lake Jackson and Tom Koranek of Grapevine; 17 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: parents; two brothers; and one grandson.
A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Smith Funeral Home chapel.
Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Moulton, the Rev. Jerry Caponi officiating.
Burial will be at Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home, Moulton, 361-596-4631.
Memorials: St. Joseph Cemetery Fund or American Heart Association.
FRANK KORENEK
Victoria Advocate, Thursday, April 11, 1957
YOAKUM, April 10—Funeral services were held at Sweet Home Sunday for Frank Korenek, 67, who was found dead at his home Saturday. The Rev. Godfrey Kuratko officiated and burial was in Sweet Home Catholic Cemetery.
Korenek, a recluse who lived three miles southeast of Sweet Home, was found hanging from a rope by his half-sister, Miss Anna Gajda. Justice of the Peace F. A. Kallus of Yoakum returned a verdict of suicide.
Survivors include Miss Gajda and a sister, Mrs. John Klasek of Floresville.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
MARY HILDA STYBOREK KOSTELNIK
Victoria Advocate, February 16, 2000
MARY KOSTELNIK
SHINER—Mary Hilda Kostelnik, 84, of Shiner, died Monday, Feb. 14, 2000.
She was born May 11, 1915, in Shiner, to the late John and Mary Mikusek Stiborek. She was a nurse's aid and a Catholic.
Survivors: brother, Adolph Stiborek of Shiner.
Preceded in death by: husband, Godfrey Kubicek; parents; sister, Matilda Zahn; brothers, August Stiborek and O.J. Stiborek.
A rosary was recited 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Buffington Funeral Home chapel.
Services will be 2 p.m. today at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rev. Gerry Cernoch officiating.
Burial will be at Shiner Catholic Cemtery. Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner, (361) 594-3352
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
DWAYNE KOTZEBUE
Shiner Gazette, 25 May 1972
Services Held For Dwayne Kotzebue
Gonzales. – Funeral services for Dwayne Paul Kotzebue, age 8 years, 2 months and 7 days, who died in the M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, Saturday, May 20, 1972 at 9:55 a.m., were held Monday, May 22, at 2 p.m. in the Buffington Funeral Home Chapel followed at 2:15 p.m. with services in the St. James Catholic Church. Officiating were the Rev. Wenzel Lieb of Gonzales, the Rev. Robert Schmidt of Moulton and the Rev. Michael O’Shaughnessy of Yoakum.
Burial was in the Moulton Catholic Perpetual Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Gregory and Richard Zissa, both of Houston, Donald Bravenec of Pasadena, all cousins of the deceased; B. J. Phillips, Raymond Peterek of Gonzales and Kenneth Freytag.
Dwayne was born March 13, 1964 in Gonzales, the son of A. A. (Buddy) and Elizabeth (Zissa) Kotzebue, formerly of Lavaca County. He was a second grade student in the East Avenue School.
Survivors include his parents; two brothers, Doug and David Kotzebue; one sister, Diane Kotzebue, all of Gonzales; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Kotzebue of Moulton, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Zissa of Shiner; great-grandmother, Mrs. Erna Kotzebue of Moulton.
He was a nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Roller of Shiner, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Zissa of Houston, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bravenec of Pasadena.
KIRBY KOTZEBUE
Weimar Mercury, 15 Apr 1927, page 2
MENINGITIS FATAL TO BOY.
Moullton, Texas, April 6. —Kirby, 6-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. August G. Kotzebue of West Columbia, died at a Houston hospital Monday morning, spiral meningitis being the cause of death. The body was brought here and laid to rest in the Lutheran Cemetery Tuesday afternoon.
BENNIE KOUBA
Victoria Advocate, Sunday, January 23, 1972
Bennie Kouba
HALLETTSVILLE—Bennie Kouba, 55, of Rt. 4 in Hallettsville died at 7:15 a.m. Saturday at his home.
Mr. Kouba, a farmer, was born Jan. 27, 1916 in Lavaca County. He married Bessie Matula, Feb. 11, 1941. He belonged to the Knights of Columbus and KJT.
Rosary will be Sunday at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
The body will lie in state at Kubena Funeral Home until 9 a.m. Monday when the body will be taken to Koerth Catholic Church for services at 10 a.m. The Rev. Vaclav Bily will officiate at the services.
Burial will be at Koerth Catholic Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife of Hallettsville; mother, Mrs. Carrie Kouba of Hallettsville; a son, Benedict of Houston; a daughter, Sister Colette of Selma, Tex.; a brother, Hubert of Victoria; and a sister, Mrs. Arthur Wick of Hallettsville.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
GEORGE FRANK KOUDELKA
Victoria Advocate, August 4, 1999
GEORGE FRANK KOUDELKA
YOAKUM—George Frank Koudelka, 77, of Yoakum, died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 1999.
He was born Dec. 7, 1921, in Shiner, to the late Anton and Mary Koncaba Koudelka. He was a World War II veteran. He was a saddle tree factory worker for Tex-Tan Western Leather Company. He was Catholic.
Survivors: wife, Olivia Boehm Koudelka; daughter, Jeanette Kloesel of Yoakum; sons, Denis Koudelka of Victoria and Mark Koudelka of Yoakum; sisters, Sydonia Harrison and Annie Jungbauer, both of Shiner, Lillie Branecky of Flatonia and Georgia Zaplac of Austin; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: brother, Joe Koudelka.
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at Buffington Funeral Home chapel.
Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Rev. Matthew Huehlefeld officiating.
Burial will be at Restland Cemetery. Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum, (361) 293-2333.
Memorials: St. Joseph Catholic Church
Contributed by Rosemary Ermis
OLIVIA J. BOEHM KOUDELKA
Victoria Advocate, December 7, 1999
OLIVIA J. KOUDELKA
YOAKUM—Olivia J. Koudelka, 75, of Yoakum, died Monday, Dec. 6, 1999.
She was born Feb. 7, 1924, in Hallettsville to the late Willie and Julia Berger Boehm. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.
Survivors: daughter, Jeanette Kloesel of Yoakum; sons, Denis Koudelka of Victoria and Mark Koudelka of Yoakum; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: parents; husband, George Frank Koudelka; sister, Hilda Braun and brother, Wilbert Boehm and one grandchild.
A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at Buffington Funeral Home.
Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Rev. Matthew Huehlefeld officiating.
Burial will be at Restland Memorial Cemetery. Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum, (361) 293-2333.
Contributed by Rosemary Ermis
AUGUST J. KOVALCIK
Victoria Advocate, Sunday, January 11, 1976
SHINER—August J. Kovalcik Sr., 65, of Shiner, died at his home Saturday morning.
A rosary was recited at the Buffington Funeral Home Saturday evening.
Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Shiner Catholic Church, with burial in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. August Kovalcik Sr. of Shiner; two sons, August Jr. of Shiner and John of Houston; one daughter, Mrs. Raymond Michalec of Shiner; a sister, Mrs. Emily Vrazel of Shiner; and a brother, Rudolph Kovalcik of Czechoslovakia.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
MARY CHOMOUT KOVALCIK
Victoria Advocate, December 20, 1999
MARY KOVALCIK
SHINER—Mary Kovalcik, 80, of Shiner, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 1999.
She was born Oct. 19, 1919, in Yoakum, to the late Joseph Chomout and the late Katerina Lekes. She was a member of KJZT, a member of American Legion Auxiliary, a member of St.Cyril and Methodius Church and Altar Society. She was formerly employed by Steve's Upholstery.
Survivors: daughter, Mary Michalec of Shiner; sons, Gus Kovalcik of Wharton and John Kovalcik of Shiner; sister, Bessie Staehr of Yoakum; brothers, James Chomout and Steve Chomout, both of Yoakum and Joe Chomout of El Campo; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: parents and husband Gus Kovalcik.
A rosary will be recited 7:30 p.m. tonight at Buffington Funeral Home.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rev. Gerry Cernoch officiating.
Burial will be at Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner, (361) 594-3352.
Memorials: Shiner Catholic Schools.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
JOHN KOVARIK
Weimar Mercury, 15 July 1927, page 3
JOHN KOVAREK, SR. DEAD
John Kovarek, Sr., a highly respectd resident of the Bila Hora community, died at his home July 1st at 12:10 p.m., aged 81 yeaers.
Interment took place the followind day at th the Bila Hora cemetery, Rev. Motycka conducting the funeral services. He was a member of the C. S. P. S. and S. P. J. S. T. lodges, who attended in a body.
Mr. Kovarek is survived by his wife and three daughters, Annie, Albina, and Tracie, and two sons and one daughter by a previous marriage, Frank, John and Frances. Also twenty five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
The pall-bearers were Wm. Walter, Ben David, Fr. Melnar, Vinc Melnar, Jos. Fojt and Wm. Fojt.
The Herald joins a host of friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved.
Those from a distance that attended the funeral were, Mr. and Mrs. Elo David and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Slovacek and family, Mrs. Joe Kotrla, all of Taylor; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kotrla and family, Mr. John Kotrla, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. David, Mrs. Annie Jecmenek, all from Fayetteville, Mr. and Mrs. Pep David and family, from Rowena. — Hallettsville Herald.
MRS. JOHN KOVARIK
Weimar Mercury, August 9, 1933
Mrs. John Kovarik
Mrs. John Kovarik aged 72 years, passed away Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ben David of Taylor. The remains were brought to the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Julius Sefcik in the Bila Hora section and buried in the Bila Hora cemetery Friday afternoon, with Rev. Anton Motychka of NElsonville officiating. Many people were in attendance at the last sad rites.
Mrs. Kovarik was a highly respected resident of the Bila Hora section of this country until the death of her husband eight years ago, and her many friends will grieve with the relatives in her passing. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Joe Kotrla, Mrs. John Slovacek and Mrs. Ben David, all of Taylor, and one step-son John Kovarik of Bila Hora.
The New Era-Herald offers sympathy to the bereaved.---Hallettsville New Era-Herald.
MARY KOVARIK
Weimar Mercury, 10 Jan 1958
Mrs. Mary Kovarik, 83, Buried Dec. 26, Bila Hora Cemetery
Hallettsville—Mrs. Mary Kovarik, 83, of Houston, died Monday, Dec. 23, at 10:40 p.m. in Houston.
Funeral services were held from the Kubena Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, with burial in the Bila Hora Cemetery, Rev. Geo. Krueger officiated.
Pallbeares were Adolph, Victor and Oscar dusek, Emil Fojt, Julius Sevcik and Charlie Melnar.
The deceased was a member of the SPJST Lodge No. 16. She was born in Czechoslovakia, August 15, 1874, coming to the United States many years ago. She settled in Lavaca County. Nee Mary Tlucek, she married Frank Kovarik in 1897, and he died in 1910.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Frank (Amalie) Fojt of Hallettsville and Mrs. Frank (Matilda) Schovajsa of Houston; two brothers, Frank Tlucek of El Campo and Henry Tlucek of Harlingen; one sister, Mrs. Tracy Kovarik; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. A sister, Mrs. Johanna Fojt, preceeded her in death.—Tribune.
KOZEL INFANT
Weimar Mercury, Nov. 21, 1896 pg 1
While Jos. Kozel and wife, renters on Steve Clark’s place were out working in a field Tuesday, a lot of lint cotton in their house caught fire and the house and contents were destroyed. Their two small children were in the house alone and one of them, a baby, was burnt to death. Kozel lost all of his household goods.
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JOHN KOZELSKY
Victoria Advocate, Friday, August 17, 1973
John Kozelsky
Advocate News Service
MOULTON—John Kozelsky, 75, of Moulton, died Wednesday in a Shiner hospital.
Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. from St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Moulton Catholic Cemetery.
Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Annie Kozelsky of Moulton; four sons, Harry of Schulenburg, Daniel and Franklin of Houston and Gene of Victoria; and a daughter, Mrs. James Biersehwale of San Antonio.
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis
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