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ETHEL CABALLEROThe Victoria Advocate Mrs. CaballeroYoakum – Mrs. Ethel Caballero, 69, died at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at her home in Yoakum. She was born June 9, 1909, in Lavaca County and lived the the Yoakum area all her life. Services will be Monday at 2 p.m. at the Buffington Funeral Home Chapel. Surviving are her husband Manuel; six sons, Raymond, Lupe and Ruben, all of Yoakum, Aerencion of California, and Juan and Manuel, both of Victoria; three daughters, Mrs. Tomasita Rocha of Yoakum, Mrs. Betty Loredo of Brazoria, and Mrs. Maria Cruz of Abilene: two brothers, William Castillo of Yoakum and Rodger Castillo of San Benito; four sisters, Mrs. Mary Castillo of Harlingen, Mrs. Virginia Veltran of Yoakum, Mrs. Louise Garza of Yoakum and Mrs. Lucy Cantu of California: and forty grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Contributed by Regena WilliamsonMARY URBISH CADAVictoria Advocate, Monday, September 13, 1976 HALLETTSVILLE—Mrs. Pete (Mary) Cada, 78, of Hallettsville, died Saturday at 7:55 p.m. in a Yoakum hospital. Submitted by Rosemary ErmisALBERT CAKA, SR.Shiner Gazette, 18 July 1935 ALBERT CAKA SR.The subject of this sketch was born at Netolic, Czechoslovakia, April 23d 1862. He came to America Nov. 7th 1881 and located in Fayette county, near Flatonia. On Nov. 22nd, 1887 he was married to Miss Thresia Stryk. To this union 10 children were born, 4 dying in infancy. His wife died in 1902. He later married Miss Marie Hundl and 6 children were born to this union, one son dying at the age of 9 years. Mr. Caka moved from Flatonia to Shiner in 1908 and continuously resided here until his death. The 11 living children are Mrs. Ben (Annie) Berckenhoff, Mrs. John (Frances) Zissa, Mrs. John (Kristina) Matula, of shiner; Mrs. Rudolf (Thresia) Matula of Orange Grove; John, Herman, Jim, Ludwig, Joe and Albert Jr. Caka are the surviving sons. His grief stricken wife also survives and 28 grandchildren. One brother, Martin, died in 1923 and a sister, Mrs. John Kubena died in 1925. Three sisters survive, Mrs. Anton Jemelka Sr., Mrs. Frank Janecek Sr. and Mrs. Jim Lahodny. Mr. Caka had been ill about 4 weeks. He passed away Tuesday July 9th, at the age of 73 years, 2 months, and 17 days. Funeral services were conducted from the family residence with Requiem High Mass at the Shiner Catholic Church conducted by Father John Anders of Praha and Father L. Blinka of San Antonio, burial was in the Catholic cemetery. The O.D.H.S. Lodge also officiated. The pall bearers were all relatives - Anton Jemelka Jr., Emil Lahodny, Emil Stryk of Flatonia, Ludwig Jaksik of Pleasanton, Anton Pesek of Sweet Home and Anton Pavlu of Hallettsville. To all bereaved by his passing, the Gazette extends heartfelt sympathy. Contributed by Jeanne Walshak BootheEDITH KASPAREK CAKAVictoria Advocate, November 6, 2003 Edith Kasparek Caka passed away during the morning of November 4, 2003. Contributed by Rosemary ErmisEUGENE CAKAThe Gonzales Inquirer, 8 August 1997 EUGENE CAKA Funeral services were held Thursday at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church for Eugene Joseph Caka of Shiner. He was born September 1, 1934 in Shiner to Albert (Pete) and Hattie Blaschke Caka and died on Monday, August 4. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Hinze Caka; his mother, Hattie Caka and daughters Lorinda Sorrows of Corpus Christi, Melissa Caka and Michele Caka of Shiner. He is also survived by sons, Mark Caka of Anaconda, Montana and John Caka of Shiner; sister, Margie Schoenvogel of Houston and a brother, Patrick Caka of Shiner. Other survivors include grandchildren, Candace and Jake Caka and Kyle Sorrows. He was preceded in death by his father on November 21, 1984 and by an infant sister in 1942. Mr. Caka was a basket turner for Kaspar Wire Works and a member of Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Gerry Cernoch officiated at the services with interment in Shiner Catholic Cemetery. A rosary service was held Wednesday evening at Buffington Funeral Home chapel in Shiner. Memorials may be made to an education fund for his children, John, Melissa and Michele Caka. Contributed by Jeanne Walshak BootheJOHN ALBERT CAKAVictoria Advocate, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 1966 SHINER—John Albert Caka, 71, died at his residence here at 6:30 a.m. Monday. Submitted by Rosemary ErmisLUDWIG FRANK CAKAThe Gonzales Inquirer, 12 December 1991 CAKA RITES SET IN SHINERFuneral services for Ludwig Frank Caka, 83, of Shiner will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, with the Rev. Jerry Capano officiating. Interment will follow in the Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home of Shiner. Mr. Ludwig died Monday, Dec. 9, 1991, in a Victoria hospital following a sudden illness. He was born Aug. 13, 1908, in Flatonia to the late Albert and Mary Hundl Caka Sr. He was a member of the St. Isidore Lodge, a retired carpenter and a Catholic. He is survived by six daughters, Pauline Pohler of Gonzales, Stacy Huser of Nixon, Angeline Petru and Patsy Wegener both of Shiner and Frances Randow and Carol Gilbert both of San Antonio; three sons, Theodore Caka of San Angelo, Robert Caka of Houston and Kenneth Caka of Yoakum; a sister, Mary Zissa of Shiner; a half-sister, Theresa Matula of California; 32 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Natalie Caka on Oct. 10, 1991; parents, four sisters and six brothers. A rosary will be recited this evening at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Contributed by Jeanne Walshak BootheNATALIA HAGENDORF CAKAThe Gonzales Inquirer, 11 October 1991 CAKA RITES SET IN SHINERFuneral services for Natalia Caka, 78, of Shiner, mother of Pauline Pohler of Gonzales, will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church with the Rev. Jerry Caponi officiating. Burial will be in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home of Shiner. Mrs. Caka died Thursday, Oct. 10, 1991 in a Shiner nursing home following a lengthy illness. She was born Nov. 19, 1912 in Lavaca County to the late William and Meta Muelker Hagendorf. She was a homemaker and a member of the K.J.Z.T. Besides her daughter, she is survived by her husband, Ludwig Caka of Shiner; five daughters, Angeline Petru and Patsy Wegener, both of Shiner, Frances Randow and Carol Gilbert, both of San Antonio and Stacy Huser of Nixon; three sons, Theodore Caka of San Angelo, Robert Caka of Houston and Kenneth Caka of Yoakum; a brother, Willie Hagendorf; 3 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Selma Hagendorf and brothers, Robert, Walter, George and Carl Hagendorf. A rosary will be recited tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. A K.J.Z.T. rosary will be recited Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at the church. Contributed by Jeanne Walshak BootheBRINEY EDGAR CALCOTEFrom a January 1943 Hallettsville newspaper clipping: B. E. CALCOTE BURIED AT MOULTONWe are saddened to chronicle the death of Mr. B. E. Calcote who passed to the great beyond on Friday, Jan. 15, 1943, in a Houston Hospital at 10:00 a.m. He was taken to the hospital about three weeks ago, due to his illness. Everything that loving hands could do was done, but to no avail. The deceased was born in St. Augustine on Dec. 26, 1881, thus attaining the age of 61 years and 20 days. In 1904 he was united in marriage to Miss Minnie Butschek. His wife died 28 years ago. They were blessed with 3 children, all of whom survive, Virgil J. Calcote of Telferner, Mrs. Henry (Pearl) Kutac of Yoakum, and Miss Edith Calcote of Moulton. Also 8 grandchildren, two sisters, and three brothers. Services were conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. He was laid beneath a coverlet of gorgeous flowers in the Moulton cemetery. Pallbearers were his nephews. May he rest in peace. He was a brother-in-law of Louis Paul Butschek of this city. Contributed by Jeanne Walshak BootheFrom an August 1990 newspaper clipping: EDITH CALCOTEEdith Mary Calcote, 79, of Yoakum, died at 11:40 P.M., Monday, August 13, 1990, in the Yoakum Community Hospital. Rosary was recited at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, August 19 at Buffington Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Linard Harper officiating. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m., Friday, August 17, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Yoakum with the Rev. Gabriel Mensah officiating. Burial was in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home. She was born May 13, 1911 in Los Angeles, California to the late Briney Calcote and Wilhelmina Butschek Calcote. She was a retired telephone operator and a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Yoakum. Surviving is her sister, Pearl Kutac of Yoakum, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Virgil Calcote. Edith grew up with the Henry Butschek family, was active in the Moulton Community, and graduated from Sam and Will Moore Institute. She will be remembered for her wit, her spontaneity and love of life. Edith will be sadly missed by all whose lives she touched. Pallbearers were John, Paul, and Tom Kutac, V. J. Calcote, Allan Butschek and Maynard Wagner. Contributed by Jeanne Walshak BootheED. S. CALDWELLShiner Gazette, 18 Mar 1909 Brakeman Caldwell Killed.A terrible accident happened in Shiner last Friday evening, in which Brakeman E. S Caldwell lost his life. While the west bound freight No. 110 was switching at the stock yard about 3 o’clock p.m. Mr. E. S. Caldwell, the brakeman, stepped between the cars to pull a coupling pin, when his foot caught between the rails, which at this point were quite close together, and before he could extricate it, a freight car ran over him and his head and body crushed. Death was instantaneous. The freight car which ran over the body was derailed anh [sic] had to be placed back on the track. Ed. S. Caldwell, 37 yrs, 6 dys; "Our brother, B of RR T", was buried in the Oak Grove Cemetery. Contributed by Matt CrossCAMPBELL ChildWeimar Mercury, 29 Dec 1906, page 8 Yoakum, Dec. 20.—The little 3-year-old girl of Jack Campbell and wife was burned to death yesterday evening at their home. The mother was doing outside work and the child was left alone playing in the house. She got so close to the heating stove that her dress caught fire, and before the mother could reach her the garment was already burned. The child lived an hour afterward. JOSEPH A. CAMPIONColorado Citizen, January 7, 1886 Joseph A. Campion, the Constable of Precinct No. 1, who was shot at Witting, on Oct. 15th, lingered until Sunday morning, Dec. 17th, when he breathed his last. For nearly two months and a half, he has patiently borne his terrible sufferings, hoping all the while he might recover even when his medical attendents told him there was no longer hope for him. — Hallettsvile Herald Transcribed by Dorothy AlbrechtWILLIAM J. CAMPIONWeimar Mercury, 19 Aug 1938, page 7 MAN DIES OF STROKE AFTER CAR WRECKEDHalletsville, Texas, Aug. 13. — When William J. Campion ran into a fence and wrecked his car Friday morning he and his wife, who was with him, were brought to a doctor's office for treatment of cuts and bruises, and there it was found that he had suffered a stroke. He was taken to a hospital immediately, but died in a few hours. He was 55 years of age. Burial took place Saturday afternoon. CARNES ChildSchulenburg Sticker, 20 Oct 1898, page 1 Mrs. John Adams, Sr., was called to Shiner Friday by a telegram announcing that the 11 year-old daughter of Seth Carnes had been killed by a cow. Since then we have learned that the little girl is still alive and may recover. A butcher was driving a vicious cow through town. The girl was on her way home from school. The cow attacked her, threw her in the air, trampled on her and pierced her body with one of its horns. When the child was picked up it was thought she was dead. There ought to be a law in every town prohibiting this reckless driving of cattle through the streets. – Halletsville Herald. This child apparently survived. There are graves for her sisters in the Shiner City Cemetery, but not for her. Contributed by Matt CrossEVA CARNESShiner Gazette, 13 Dec 1899 DEATH OF MISS EVA CARNES.The death of Miss Eva Carnes, the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Carnes, was a sad blow to parents and friends. Miss Eva had just touched her sixteenth year and was beloved by all who knew her. She had been sick several weeks and the best medical skill was called in, but all to no avail, for the death angel came last Monday night and carried her off to that brighter and better shore, where all is peace and joy and love. Eva Carnes, 8 Dec 1883 - 12 Dec 1899, was buried in the Shiner City Cemetery. Contributed by Matt CrossIDA IRMA CARNESWeimar Mercury, July 27, 1895, page 2 News Specials: Shiner, Lavaca Co., Texas July 21.—The little 4-month’s-old daughter of Mr. R. S. Carnes was killed in a peculiar manner yesterday evening. The little child was sitting in a baby carriage on the front gallery, when, by a jar, it rolled off the gallery and overturned, throwing the child on the ground and killing it almost instantly, although there are no marks visible on its head or body, nor was its neck broken.Ida Irma Carnes, 4 Apr 1895 - 20 Jul 1895, was buried in the Shiner City Cemetery. Transcribed by Sharon SuttonW. J. CARNESThe Houston Chronicle W. J. CarnesShiner, Texas, November 26, - A message from Floresville yesterday, the 25th inst., brought the sad news of the death of W. J. Carnes, Sr., a highly respected citizen of this place. The death of Mr. Carnes was very sudden, as he was in apparent good health a few days before his death. He leaves a host of friends and relatives to mourn his loss. Chronicle article contributed by Cathy Fitch.W. J. CARNESShiner Gazette, 2 Nov 1893 The Late W. J. Carnes.The Rev. A. G. Nolan preached Sunday the funeral sermon of the late W. J. Carnes. The M. E. church was crowded and the Rev. Nolan preached an impressive and moving discourse. The members of the family present were Mrs. W. J. Carnes, wife of the deceased, his daughters Mrs. Will Grant, Mrs. L. M. Kokernot and Miss C. C. Carnes; his sons, W. J. Carnes, jr., S. A. and R. S. Carnes, also Clinton Askey and daughters, and Miss Alma Kokernot and Miss Fannie Marsh. Also L. M. Kokernot, S. S. Cole and J. H. Cole. Rev. Nolan paid a high tribute to the deceased and the congregation was often moved to tears by his touching references to Mr. Carnes. He said: “In life he was a man respected and revered by all, for steadfast manliness, unwavering integrity, faithfulness and purity of character. His goodness and generosity knew no bounds and wherever he went and wherever he was known he commanded the friendship and esteem of all. For three years I was his pastor and he was my stewart and during all that time he needed no words of reminder from me but was always punctual and zealous in the performance of his duties. His was one of those characters in which kindness, charity, patience and courage were happily blended and in domestic life he was a kind and indulgent father and a loving husband. Cruelty was impossible with him and he could never bear to see any creature about him ill-treated. *** This grave appears to be unmarked. Gazette article contributed by Matt Cross.AUDREY LEE SWANK HILLMAN CARRHouston Chronicle, 25 Jan1966 CARR- Mrs. Audrey Hillman Carr, 55, of 1961 Norfolk died 9:25 p.m., Sunday at her residence. Native of Yoakum, a Houston resident 26 years. Member of Baptist Church, bookkeeper for Fisher Construction Co. Survivors: Husband, A.E. Carr, son, Carl E. Hillman Jr., both of Houston; sisters, Mrs. Ruth Wukaush[Wukasch], Santa Barbara, Cal, Mrs. Gwendolyn Scanlin, Brownsville; two grandchildren. Services 1 p.m. Wednesday Geo. H. Lewis & Sons Mc Gowen Ave. Chapel; Rev. M. Eugene Vickery officiating. Burial- Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery. Pallbearers: Howard Kirkpatrick, Bob Chappell, Harry Clark, Pat Moroney, J.D. Harrell, Ted McCorkle. Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 400 Block, McGowen. Contributed by Carla Hillman RatcliffWILLIAM CARROLLColorado Citizen, 2 Dec 1869, page 2 MAN KILLED AT HALLETTSVILLE. —We understand that Robert Coffee killed William Carroll, last Tuesday, in Hallettsville. The particulars of the killing have not transpired, but we understand that Coffee acted in self-defence —Carroll having first fired on him. The Sheriff promptly arrested Coffee, andd the election was not disturbed. ETTA CARSONMoulton News, 9 Dec 1896, Nickel Notes column Miss Etta Carson, a most estimable young lady who made her home in our midst and taught one term of school in this district, died in Yoakum, Nov. 28th, after a lingering illness. This noble girl was a ‘shining light’ in all things that would tend to elevate those who were blessed with her friendship and love. In expressing my sympathy, I know I echo the feelings of her many friends throughout the community. I seek no more in this sad hour t han [sic] to offer this tribute and lay a flower with love and friendship upon her sacred memory. Contributed by Matt CrossJAMES W. CARSONWeimar Mercury, 21 Jul 1944, page 8 OAKLAND NEWSWe are sorry to pen the death of Mr. James W. Carson, which occurred Friday morning at the Renger Hospital in Hallettsville. Mr. Carson had been an unusually healthy man and was sick only a few days prior to his death, when he suffered a stroke rendering him unconscious and unable to talk. His death was a shock to the whole community as he was well known throught Colorado and Lavaca counties. He was laid to rest in the Andrews Chapel Cemetery, Saturday afternoon. Rev. Jordan performed the last sad rites. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife and three children, all grown — Mrs. Willard Fisher of Cedar Bayou, Mrs. Houston Wade, Hackberry; one son, Simpson Carson; and two grandchildren. Mr. Carson was born and reared in Lavaca Co. and spent most of his life on his farm near Oakland. He was 73 years of age at time of his death. We extend our sincere sympathy to his loved ones, in their loss — "One by one the leaves are falling —". MRS. L. CARSONWeimar Mercury, 29 Feb 1896, pg 2 Hope cor. Halletsville Herald: L Carson who moved from this county to north Texas, lost his wife 8 or 10 days ago and has two infant girls on hand. We learn that their grandfather, A. J. McDonald, is going to take the babies. The stricken family and relatives have the sympathy of this community.Transcribed by Sharon SuttonED CARVILLEWeimar Mercury, February 3, 1894, page 5. Crushed To DeathThe body of Ed Carville, who was accidentally killed in Galveston, was brought to Hallettsville Saturday for burial. The Galveston News of Saturday gives this account of the unfortunate affair: Ed Carville, a car repairer employed in the Santa Fe shops in this city met with a horrible death about 8:15 yesterday morning in the Santa Fe yards, about Fortieth street, by being caught between the drawheads of two cars and crushed. Carville had been at work repairing a cab window in a car standing on another truck, and having completed his work jumped to the ground and started for the shops. A long train was standing on track No. 9, and there was an opening where the cars had parted, and through this Carville attempted to pass. A Santa Fe flat car, No. 853, was on one side, and a heavy furniture car, No. 6692, on the other. Just as Carville stepped upon the track the engine “kicked” some other cars down against the train, pushing the flat car and the furniture car together and catching Carville squarely between the drawheads, crushing his body frightfully. Carville did not lose consciousness at first, and spoke several times to one of the trainmen who was giving signals for the engineer to pull up in order to release him from the awful situation. Just as soon as the cars were pulled apart, Carville dropped down a corpse. An inquest was held by Justice Friery, at which substantially the above facts were developed, and the body was turned over to J. H. Stouer to be prepared for burial. Carville was about 30 years old, and was married about two years ago to the daughter of Henry Smith a well-known Houston railroad man. The body will be taken to Hallettsville this morning, accompanied by the grief-stricken young wife. —Hallettsville Herald. Transcribed by Sharon SuttonOTHO W. CASEYMoulton Eagle, May 20, 1955 Otho W. Casey Succumbs Sat.Funeral services were held from the Smith Funeral Home by Rev. Jackson, Baptist Minister of Flatonia, for Otho W. Casey, a former Moulton citizen. Interment was made in the Moulton City Cemetery following services at the Funeral Chapel at 10:30 a.m. Monday. Mr. Casey, 70, was born near Austin and was a retired railroad man having spent some 29 years as section foreman in Moulton. He died at the San Antonio Memorial Hospital Saturday, May 14, after visiting his son in that city. The deceased made his home in Houston following retirement. Survivors include the bereaved widow, Mrs. Leonora Casey of Houston; sons, Leonard also of Houston, and Wallis of San Antonio, and daughter, Mrs. R.E. Echols of Hobbs, N. Mexico. One brother, Joe Wages of Houston, also survives. A son, Maynard, preceded him in death. Pallbearers were members of the Masonic Order and the service was conducted under the auspices of the local Masonic Order. May out-of-town friends and relatives of the deceased came to mourn his passing and accompany him to his final resting place on the local cemetery. Contributed by Regena WilliamsonROBERT CEJKAWeimar Mercury, 20 Jun 1919 Oakland cor. New Era: It is with sadness that we chronicle the death of the infant of Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Cejka. The little one was laid to rest in the Bila Hora cemetery Sunday morning. According to his death certificate, Robert Cjeka [sic.], 30 May 1919 - 7 Jun 1919, was the son of Robert and Annie Marak Cjeka. Contributed by Matt CrossEMILIE CEJKA
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LUDMILA (KOLIBA) CHILEKShiner Gazette, Sep 28, 1933 Mrs. Valentine ChilekIt is with sincere regret that we chronicle the death of Mrs. Valentine Chilek, which occurred at the local hospital late Wednesday afternoon Sept. 20th. Just a week previous she had been brought to the hospital desperately ill and all that medical skill and professional nursing could do, proved of no avail. Funeral services were held Friday morning from the family residence near Shiner at 9 o'clock thence the procession moved to St. Ann's Catholic Church near Hochheim where religious services were concluded and burial held in St. Ann's Catholic Cemetery. Mrs. Chilek, who was formerly Miss Ludmila Koliba, was born in Lavaca County. She was married to Valentine Chilek on Oct. 8th, 1902, in the Shiner Catholic Church. She is survived by her devoted husband and two children - a daughter Mrs. Annie (Alfons) Hartl and a son Felix both living near Shiner; also by two adopted daughters, Sister M. Gabriel of the local Convent, and Mrs. Edna Chilek, all of Shiner. An infant son preceded her to the grave. One grandchild also survives and the following brothers: George Koliba of Hochheim, Louis of Corpus Christi, Henry of Robstown; one half brother Frank of Shiner and two half sisters, Mrs. Louise Janca of Cistern and Mrs. Jane Ulcak of Wied. Most of her life was spent in DeWitt county near Dreyer. At the time of her death, Mrs. Chilek was 49 years old. Father Beck of Yoakum and his assistant pastor conducted the Mass while Very Rev. L. P. Netardus preached the Bohemian Sermon. Pall bearers were Willie Becka, John Dolezal, Adolf and Jim Pesek, Frank Dusek and John Hartl. The Gazette offers abiding sympathy to all who mourn her loss. Contributed by Roland BeausoleilMILDRED PANUS CHILEKVictoria Advocate, 13 Feb 2009 MILDRED (PANUS) CHILEKSHINER - Mildred (Panus) Chilek, 78, of Shiner, passed away on Feb. 11, 2009. She was the daughter of the late Frank Sr. and Emilie (Hanzalik) Panus. She was married to Sylvester Chilek on Sept.17, 1955, in Shiner. She was preceded in death by parents and two brothers, Frank Jr. and Joe Panus. She is survived by husband; two sons, Michael and Gary; one daughter, Cynthia; three sisters, Elizabeth Brosch, Georgia Wenske and Edith Hirsch; six grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. with rosary at 7 p.m. at Buffington Funeral Home in Shiner. Services will be Friday, Feb. 13, 2009, at 10 a.m. at S.S. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, Shiner, with Father Tommy Chen presiding. Interment will follow at Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Contributed by Roland BeausoleilRUDOLPH T. CHILEKSan Antonio Light, Monday, Dec 25, 1950, Page 5C Yoakum, Dec 25 - Funeral services for Rudolph T. Chilek, 53, were held at St. Ann's Catholic church with Msgr. Joseph A. Pustka officiating. Burial was in St. Ann's cemetery. He leaves his widow, Mrs. Edna Chilek, Shiner; 6 daughters, Mrs. Clara Kasparek, Miss Dorothy Chilek and Miss Rosa Chilek, all of Yoakum; Miss Lorene Chilek and Miss Helen Chilek, all of Shiner; four brothers, Valentine, Shiner; John, Floresville; Gus, Wharton; and Fred, Yoakum; three sisters, Mrs. Barbara Chlastak, Yoakum; Miss Julia Chilek and Miss Frances Chilek, Shiner, and one grandchild. Contributed by Roland BeausoleilSYLVESTER C. CHILEKFrom the Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home website Sylvester C. ChilekNovember 19, 1930 - March 7, 2011 Contributed by Matt CrossVALENTINE CHILEKShiner Gazette, January 11, 1962 Funeral Rites For Valentine ChilekFuneral services were conducted for Valentine Chilek of Route 2, Shiner, Tuesday, January 2, 1962 at 9:00 a.m. from the Buffington Funeral Home Chapel in Shiner and continued with Requiem High Mass at St. Ann's Catholic Church at 9:30 with the Rev. Father Edward Jansky officiating. Interment was in the St. Ann's Catholic Cemetery near Yoakum. Rosary was recited at the funeral home Monday, January 1 at 7:00 p.m. Mr. Chilek passed away in the Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital Tuesday, December 30, 1961 at 11:40 p.m. at the age of 82 years, 10 months and 22 days. He had been a patient in the hospital for 53 days. Mr. Chilek, a retired farmer, was born in Moravia, Czechoslovakia, February 9, 1879, son of Peter and Julia (Vasek) Chilek. When two years of age, he came to America with his parents. He was one of the oldest pioneers of the Dreyer community, moving there at the age of 12 and having been a resident there for 70 years. His stories were many and interesting of the early days in this sparsely populated community. For the past 23 years he made his home with his son, Felix Chilek and family at Dreyer. In 1902 he was married to Emily Koliba. She passed away in 1933. He was then married to Mrs. Frances Richter in 1939. She also preceded him in death on April 24, 1943. He is survived by one son, Felix Chilek of Route 2, Shiner; one daughter, Mrs. Alfonse (Annie) Hartel of Route 2, Shiner; two foster daughters, Sister M. Gabriel of Nazareth Convent, Victoria, now teaching at St. Agnes School, San Antonio, and Mrs. Rud. (Edna) Chilek of Yoakum; two brothers, August Chilek of Wharton, Fred Chilek of Yoakum; one sister, Miss Frances Chilek of Route 2, Shiner; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; also one step-son, Johnny Richter of Yoakum; two step-daughters, Mrs. J. A. (Helen) Janssen of Yoakum and Mrs. Charlie (Lillie) Adamek of Kerrville. Besides his wives he was preceded in death by his father in October 1913, his mother, who died December 18, 1925; two brothers, John and Rudolph Chilek; half-brother, Peter Chilek; three sisters, Mrs. Vinc (Barbara) Chlastak, Mrs. Richard (Janie) Vinklarek, Miss Julia Chilek; a brother and sister died in infancy; and a step-son, Edwin Richter, died about ten years ago. Serving as pallbearers were his grandsons, Sylvester and Rudy Chilek of Houston, Gratcian Chilek of Edna, Jimmy Loos and Raymond Richter of Yoakum and Anthony Hartel of Shiner. Mr. Chilek was a devout and lifelong member of the Catholic Church and also held membership in the KJT Lodge. A devoted husband and father, a kind and generous neighbor, he will always live in the hearts and memory of his loved ones and many friends. Contributed by Roland BeausoleilMrs. Frank CHLASTEKShiner Gazette, 23 Nov 1904 MRS FRANK CHLASTAK DROWNED.Squire Tampke was called to the home of Mr. Frank Chlastak in the Woods pasture, last Monday evening, to hold an inquest on the body of Mrs. Chlastak, found drowned in a shallow pool of water near her home. It appears that Mrs. Chlastak was subject to epileptic fits and was stricken with one of these fits while near the water, and fell face downward in the water and was suffocated to death. The water, it was said, was not over six inches deep, and had she fallen in any other rosition [sic], would not have suffocated. Deceased leaves a husband and several children. Contributed by Matt CrossVACLAV CHLASTEKSan Antonio Express, Friday, July 14, 1950 YOAKUM—Vaclav Chlastak, 75, pioneer resident of the Tonqua community, Route 3, Yoakum, died at his home Tuesday. Vaclav Chlastek was interred in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Yoakum. Submitted by Rosemary ErmisMARILYN JOAN CHOVANETZSan Antonio Express & News, Saturday, Feb. 6, 1960 HALLETTSVILLE—Funeral services for Marilyn Chovanetz, 18, were held here with Msgr. A. J. Morkovsky officiating. Burial was in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery. Submitted by Rosemary ErmisTHERESIA SCIBA CHOVANETZVictoria Advocate, Friday, August 13, 1971 HALLETTSVILLE—Mrs. John Chovanetz, 80, of Hallettsville, died at 2:30 a.m. Thursday in a Weimar hospital. Submitted by Rosemary ErmisCHARLIE CHRASTECKYVictoria Advocate, December 19, 2000 CHARLIE CHRASTECKYSHINER—Charlie ''Chee Chee'' Chrastecky, 81, of Shiner, died Monday, Dec. 18, 2000. He was born Dec. 5, 1919, in Shiner, to the late Charles and Anna Slama Chrastecky. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in WWII and a member of American Legion Post 201. He was a self-employed shoe repairman. Survivors: sister, Louise Voskamp of Shiner. Services will be 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Buffington Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. Charles Eckert officiating. Burial will be at SPJST Cemetery. Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner, 361-594-3352. Memorials: American Legion Post 201 Submitted by Rosemary ErmisFILOMENA KRAJCA CHRASTECKYShiner Gazette Mrs. Chrastecky Passes Mar. 28It is with sadness and much regret that we chronicle the passing of Mrs. Chas. Chrastecky, whose death occurred at the family home on Tuesday, March 28, at 5:25 p.m. Her earthly pilgrimage ended on her fifty-fifth birthday anniversary. Contributed by Matt CrossALFRED CHRISTHouston Chronicle, Wednesday, June 9, 1999: ALFRED BENJAMIN CHRISTFuneral services for ALFRED BENJAMIN CHRIST, 95, of Rosenberg will be held Friday, June 11, 1999 at 10:00 A.M. at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Rosenberg with interment following at West Gethsemane Cemetery in Rosenberg. Father Eric Pitre will officiate the services. Deacon Don Ries will conduct a rosary service on Thursday, June 10th at 7:00 P.M. at Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg. Alfred B. Christ was born May 12, 1904 in Hackberry, Lavaca County, Texas. He passed away June 5, 1999 in Richmond, Texas. He was a general building contractor in the Rosenberg area for many years. He was a member of the 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus Concil 2801 since 1954 and 4th Degree Monsignor J. J. Tydlacks Assembly of the Knights of Columbus since 1960. He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. He is preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Anna Demel Christ and daughter, Lenore Marie Christ. He is survived by: Sons: Clarence Christ and wife, Dorothy, of Texas City, Tx. James Christ and wife, Joyce, of Sugar Land, Tx, Ralph Christ and wife, Jill of Fox Island, Wa., Allen Christ and wife, Beatrice, of Fountain Hills, Az; Sister: Anna Kanier of Schulenburg, Tx; Grandchildren: Deborah Christ Broussard and husband, Bret, Bradley Paul Christ and wife, Kari, Andrea Christ Quinn and husband, Wade, Rodney Blake Christ and wife, Carol, Mark Allen Christ and wife, Stephanie, Timothy James Christ and wife Barbara, Karen Christ Theriault and husband, David, Alfred Bannister Christ, Kirsten Christ Eid and husband, Kirk, Gregory Fletcher Christ, Crystal Janet Christ, Dana Scott Christ; Great Grandchildren: Julianna Claire Christ, Jonathan Gregory Christ, Benjamin Paul Theriault, Melanie Denise Theriault, Koetting Marie Broussard, Bret Ernest Broussard, Jr., Kendall Elaine Broussard, Anna Elaine Christ, Kelsi Lynne Harpe, Alexa Raye Harpe, Christian James Quinn, Grayson Newell Christ. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Holy Rosary School Library. Visitation will begin 5:30 P.M., Thursday, June 10, 1999 at Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B. F. Terry Blvd. (FM 2218 & Highway 59), Rosenberg. Contributed by Jeanne Walshak BootheEUGENE CHRISTEN, SR.Weimar Mercury, September 16, 1955 Eugene Christen Sr., Hackberry Farmer, Buried SaturdayFuneral Services for Eugene Christen Sr., 79-year-old retired farmer of the Hackberry community south of here, were held Saturday at St. Rose Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery at Schulenburg. Mr. Christen, who was born near Columbus, had lived at Hackberry for about 50 years. He had been ill for some time when he suffered a heart attack in his home Friday. Surviving are his wife Mrs. Mary Christen, of Hackberry; three daughters, Mrs. Robert Raabe of Freyburg, Mrs. Victor Smajstrla and Mrs. Geo. Schimeck: two sons, John and Gene Jr. of Hackberry; a sister, Mrs. Julius Heinsohn of Hallettsville; four brothers, Joe of Moravia, Frank and Otto of New Biclau, and Leo of Hallettsville. Eight grandchildren also survive.Transcribed by Sharon SuttonJOHN ADOLPH CHRISTENWeimar Mercury, 20 Feb 1920 DEATHS REPORTED WEDNESDAYA three months old son of Emil Christen and wife died Wednesday, after a brief illness. The infant child of Eli David and wife of the Bila Hora community also died same day. Our sympathy goes out to the bereaved parents. AGNES CHUDEJGalveston Daily News, Saturday, June 26, 1915 Hallettsville, Tex., June 25.—Agnes Chudej, the pretty 18-year-old daughter of John Chudej Sr., a farmer who resides about ten miles above here in the Moravia section was found dead in a pool of water in Mixon Creek Tuesday afternoon. The young woman had left home early in the morning to gather some water lilies and peppermint greens for a bouquet. Later in the day when the dogs which had accompanied her returned home without her the family became uneasy and at once instituted a search with the result that her body was found in the pool. A physician was hurriedly called, but life was extinct. The body was interred Wednesday. Submitted by Rosemary ErmisAUGUST CHUDEJVictoria Advocate, Saturday, August 15, 1970 August ChudejAdvocate News Service Submitted by Rosemary ErmisBESSIE PULKRABEK CHUDEJVictoria Advocate, Tuesday, January 20, 1976 Mrs. ChudejAdvocate News Service Submitted by Rosemary ErmisCAROLINE KUCHAR CHUDEJSan Antonio Express, Sunday, April 30, 1939 HALLETTSVILLE, Tex., April 29.-- Mrs. Mat Chudej, 67, died at her home near Moravia and was buried in Hallettsville Friday morning. Six sons, one daughter and an adopted daughter survive, besides her husband. Weimar Mercury, Friday, May 5, 1939 Hallettsville.—Funeral services for Mrs. Caroline Kuchar Chudej, 67, of the Moravia section were held here. Rev. Joseph J. Hildebrand of St. John and Rev. Anthony F. Drozd of Hallettsville officiating. Interment was in Hallettsville Roman Catholic cemetery. Submitted by Rosemary ErmisJOHN CHUDEJSan Antonio Express, Monday, April 12, 1926 YOAKUM, Tex., April 11.—Having lived all but one year of reaching the 100 mark, John Chudej of Moravia, Lavaca County, rural village 30 miles northeast, was buried during the week just ended, says word received here Sunday. The deceased is said to be survived by a brother, 96 years old, at West, Tex. Chudej was born in Moravia, Austria, but came to his country about 50 years ago. A wife 60 (?) years old, survives. Submitted by Rosemary ErmisLUDWIG R. CHUDEJVictoria Advocate, Saturday, June 22, 1968 HALLETTSVILLE—Louis R. Chudej, 80, of Hallettsville Rt. 2, died at 3 a.m. Friday in a Moulton rest home. Submitted by Rosemary ErmisCHRISTINA REBECEK CHUMCHALVictoria Advocate, Wednesday, July 30, 1975 SHINER—Mrs. Joe Chumchal, 62, of Shiner died Monday in a local hospital. Submitted by Rosemary ErmisEDWIN J. CHUDEJVictoria Advocate, Tuesday, December 29, 1970 Edwin J. ChudejAdvocate News Service Note only four sisters were listed. Submitted by Rosemary ErmisALBERT J.CHUMCHALVictoria Advocate, Saturday, November 4, 1972 A. J. ChumchalAdvocate News Service Submitted by Rosemary ErmisEMILY AGNES MORISAK CHUMCHALVictoria Advocate, 11 Mar 2009 EMILY AGNES CHUMCHALYOAKUM - Emily Agnes Chumchal, age 84, died on Monday, March 9, 2009. Survivors: daughter, Margie Ann Chumchal of Yoakum; sons, Edward Chumchal Jr. and Gene "Chumpy" Chumchal and wife Nancy Ann, all of Yoakum; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brother, Cyril Morisak of Gonzales; and sister, Monica Morisak Machacek of Shiner. Preceded in death by: parents; and husband, Eddie Chumchal. A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. today at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home. The funeral will be at 2 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. Matthew Huehlefeld officiating. Interment will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers: Ricky Chumchal, Ervin Chumchal, Emil Chumchal, Joe Machacek, Butch Machacek, and Pat Machacek. Honorary pallbearers are her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Contributed by Roland BeausoleilMARGARET CHUMCHALVictoria Advocate, February 26, 2013 Born on Feb. 28, 1920 MARGARET CHUMCHAL YOAKUM - Margaret Chumchal, age 92, passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2013. She was born February 28, 1920 in Lavaca County to Peter Frank and Janie Gallia Zabranek. She worked for over 30 years at Tex Tan Leather Shipping Department. Survivors: son, Victor E. Chumchal and wife Bernice of Yoakum; 5 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren; brother, Laddie Zbranek of Shiner. Preceded in death by: parents; husband, Julius Chumchal; daughters, Doris Ann Chumchal and Stella McElroy; son-in-law, John McElroy; brothers, George Zbranek and Ed Zbranek; sister, Louise Pechacek. Rosary on Tuesday 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral mass will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 27, 2013, at St. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner with Rev. Kirby Hlavaty officiating. Burial at Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers: Vincent Chumchal, David Wayne Holster, Brian McElroy, Wesley Kelley, Coy Hardin, Jimmie Wright, Jimmie Wright, III, Ervin Lorke and Ruger Chumchal. Honorary pallbearers: Lisa Chumchal, Miranda McElroy, Chelsey Kelley, Cheyenne Hardin, McKayla Wright, Destiny Chumchal, Madison Chumchal and Jacquelynn Chumchal. Memorial contributions may be given to Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home 361-293-5656. Contributed by Matt Cross
RUDOLPH CHUMCHALSan Antonio Express, Saturday, February 11, 1939 SHINER, Tex., Feb. 10.—Rudolph Chumchal, 52, died here Thursday. Submitted by Rosemary ErmisBARBORA STEINOCHER CIMRHANZELSan Antonio Express, Friday, October 3, 1930 MOULTON, Tex., Oct. 2.—Mrs. Barbora Cimrhanzel, 83, died Monday at the home of her son, J.C. Cimrhanzel. Submitted by Rosemary ErmisFRANK L. CIMRHANZEL
Shiner Gazette, March 1989 compiled and written by Angeline Sedimeyer Military Rites for Frank CimrhanzelFrank L. Cimrhanzel Sr. of Shiner died at 2:55 am, Friday March 10, 1989 in the Yoakum Community Hospital at the age of 69 years, 5 months and 7 days. He was born October 3, 1919 near Flatonia, Fayette County, Texas, son of Jacob and Ottillie (Ziegelbauer) Cimrhanzel, natives respectively of Austria and Praha, Texas. He grew to manhood in Shiner and attended Shiner public schools. Cimrhanzel was a retired asbestos worker and former member of the Asbestos Workers’ Local No. 22 based in Pasadena. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus of Shiner and the Shiner Veterans of Foreign Wars. He was a WWII veteran. On December 5, 1943 he was married to Mary DeFranco in Flemington, New Jersey while he was in the US Army. He entered the service in April 1941 and served until October 1945 when he received his honorable discharge. They remained in New Jersey until 1946, when they came to Texas. In November 1948 they went back to New Jersey. Since January 1954 they had made their home in Houston. In February 1984 they moved to Shiner, after he retired. A rosary service was held at Buffington Funeral Home in Shiner at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 12 by the parish, led by the Rev. Sean Donohue and at 10:30 a.m. Monday by the Knights of Columbus in church, led by Bill Vesely. Funeral services were held at the Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner at 11 a.m. Monday March 13, with Father Sean Donohue officiating. Burial followed in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Serving as pall bearers were Dana Cimrhanzel, David Wegener, both of Shiner, Larry Peterson of Sugarland, Donald CImrhanzel of Manvel, Pat Kahanek of Houston and Johnny Huckaby of Shiner. Fellow members of the Shiner Veterans of Foreign Wars served as honor guards at the church and conducted the military graveside rites. Participating were Cmdr. Rudy Chilek as squad leader; color bearers and guards were B.J. Machart, Otto Zimmermann, Emil Chumchal and Edward Machacek. Chaplain Ewald Erdelt read the committal rites. The sounding of “Taps” pre-recorded by Adolph Seidenberger concluded the military rites. Cimrhanzel served overseas in the European Theatre of Operations and participated in several battles and campaigns. He was awarded several commendations and medals. Surviving are his wife, Mary Cimrhanzel of Shiner; two sons, Frank Cimrhanzel Jr. and Robert Cimrhanzel Sr, both of Pasadena; two brothers, Edwin Cimrhanzel, Julius Cimrhanzel, both of Houston; two sisters, Mrs. Emil “Pete” (Emma) Kahanek of Shiner and Mrs. W.J. (Bessie) Baumgarten of San Antonio; four grandchildren, two great grand children and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, December 1, 1952; his father, March 6, 1953; three brothers, Jacob (Jake) Cimrhanzel, May 7, 1964; George M. Cimrhanzel, April 20, 1988; James E. (Jimmie) Cimrhanzel, September 18, 1985. Contributed by Charlotte MooreJACOB P. CIMRHANZEL
Shiner Gazette, March 12, 1953 J. Cimrhanzel Rites Held Monday, March 9The remains of Jacob P. Cimrhanzel were placed at rest in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery Monday, March 9. Mr. Cimrhanzel had been ill in Houston about a month and passed away in the Jefferson Davis Hospital were he had been a patient for two weeks. He had resided in Houston for the past 10 years. He followed the occupation of Chef. The body rested in state in the Roeder Funeral Home, Shiner, following his death Friday, March 6 at 4:30 a.m. Rosary was recited at the funeral home Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 7 p.m. Following a brief service in the funeral home Monday, the body was conveyed to Shiner Catholic Church at 9:00 a.m. for requiem High Mass, the Rev. Thomas Collins officiating. Deceased was born October 23, 1883 in Krelenc, Austria, coming to America in 1890 and settling at Flatonia. He was married to Otillie Ziegelbauer at Taylor in 1910. Survivors included two daughters, Mrs., Emil (Emma) Kahanek, Shiner; Mrs. W.J. (Bessie) Baumgarten, San Antonio; six sons, Jake Cimrhanzel, San Antonio; George, Edwin and Julius of Houston; Frank of Patterson, New Jersey; James of Shiner; 13 grand children. He was preceded in death by Mrs. Cimrhanzel, December 1, 1952, his parents, Mr & Mrs. Matt and Barbara Cimrhanzel. At the time of his death he had reached the age of 69 years, 4 months and 8 days. Casket bearers were Joe Pulkrabek, Louis Matula, Ben Stluka, Frank Nestrsta, Felix Hybner, L.M. Roeder.Contributed by Charlotte MooreJAMES E. CIMRHANZEL
Shiner Gazette, Thursday, September 26, 1985 Military Rites for WWII Veteran, Retired Restaurateur J. CimrhanzelJames E. Cimrhanzel of Shiner entered into rest at the Shiner Hospital Wednesday, September 18, 1985 at 10:30 p.m. after a sudden brief illness. He attained the age of 67 years, 8 months and 20 days. The body lay in state at the Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner until 1:00 p.m., Friday, September 20, 1985, when it was moved to the Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church where a Holy Mass was concelebrated at 2:00 p.m. by the Rev. Patrick Fidgeon and the Rev. Al Padalecki of Sweet Home. Special hymns were sung by the St. Paul choir with Lynette Novosad as organist. Sister M. George served as lector. Military graveside services were conducted by members of the Shiner Veterans Foreign Wars and American Legion Posts. Participating as squad leader was David Pavlas; color bearers were Jerry Mikes, Emil Chumchal and Rudy Chiek Jr, color guards were Edward Machacek and Edward Tauras. Adolph Seidwnberger served as Sergeant at Arms. Also participating were VFW Cmdr. Paul Mueller and Legion Cmdr. Emmett Blohm. Chaplain George Watzlavick read the graveside ritualistic rites and presented the flag to the son, Dana Cimrhanzel. The sounding of “Taps” pre-recorded on tape concluded the military rites. Serving as pall bearers were Don Kaspar, Richard Williford, Billie Gene Goetz, Billy Ray Winkenwerder, J. Jack Cloutier and Billy Turek. Named as honorable pall bearers were Dr. Robert J. Wanger, George “Buddy” Minear and Gilbert Kaspar. Rosary was recited at the Buffington Chapel, Thursday. September 19, at 7:30 p.m., led by Father Fidgeon. Jimmie Cimrhanzel, one of eight, was born December 28, 1917 near Flatonia, Fayette County, son of Jacob and Otillie (Ziegelbauer) CImrhanzel, natives respectively of Austria and Praha, Texas. He was a restaurant owner and operator of the Post Café in Shiner for some 30 years, retiring May 1, 1981. On October 7, 1942, he was married at Camp Wolters, Mineral Wells, to Ethelyn L. Kuhn, daughter of Peter and Emilie (Appelt) Kuhn. After he completed his military service in 1946, the couple resided in Shiner and shortly after moved to Austin for six months where he attended barber school. In 1950, the couple took over the Post Café business. His wife died suddenly April 26, 1966. Two children were born to this marriage union. On July 1, 1974, he was married to Rubye Marie Pulkrabek Miculka in the Shiner Catholic Church and the couple continued to operate the Post Café. Her untimely death occurred November 6, 1979. During World War II, Cimrhanzel served some 3 1/2 years with the 275th Infantry Regiment, US Army, from April 20, 1942 until October 31, 1945. His foreign services were in the European African Middle Eastern Theatre. He participated in battles in the Rhineland and Central Europe. His commendations included the European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, the American Campaign Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He was a member of the Shiner Catholic Church, Shiner, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post and Shiner American Legion. Surviving are a daughter and son in law, Linda and David Wegener; a son, Dana Cimrhanzel, all of Shiner. Two sisters, Mrs. Emil (Emma) Kahanek of Shiner, Mrs. W.J. (Bessie) Baumgarten of San Antonio, four brothers, Frank Cimrhanzel of Shiner; George Cimrhanzel of Seguin; Edwin (Eddie) Cimrhanzel and Julius Cimrhanzel, both of Houston; two step sons, Michael Miculka of Houston, Jimmie Miculka of Yoakum and Mrs. Mary Jo Renken of Victoria; three grand children, 11 step grand children, numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his two wives, he was preceded in death by his father, March 6, 1953; his mother, December 1, 1952; and a brother Jake George Cimrhanzel, May 7. 1964. Contributed by Charlotte MooreOTILLIE JULIA ZIEGELBAUER CIMRHANZEL
Shiner Gazette, December 1952 Mrs. Cimrhanzel Placed At RestDeath came as a kindly messenger to Mrs. Jake P. Cimrhanzel, Monday December 1, at 9:07 a.m., at the local hospital where she had sought relief from intense suffering that baffled medical skill. Funeral services are announced for this morning, Thursday December 4, from the Roeder Funeral Home at 8:30 a.m., thence to Shiner Catholic Church for Solemn Requiem High mass at 9:00 a.m. Officiating at the religious rites will be the Rev. J.J. Hanacek, the Rev. Thomas Collins and the Rev. Staff of San Antonio. Rosary was recited at the funeral home on Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. and Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. Mrs. Otillie Julia Ziegelbauer Cimrhanzel was born February 18, 1885 at Cistern, Fayette County. She was married to Jake P. Cimrhanzel on September 20, 1910 in Taylor. Survivors include her husband, two daughters and six sons, Mrs. Pete (Emma) Kahanek, Shiner; Mrs, W.J. (Bessie) Baumgarten, San Antonio; Jake Cimrhanzel, San Antonio; James Cimrhanzel, Shiner; Frank Cimrhanzel, Patterson, New Jersey; George, Edwin and Julius Cimrhanzel, Houston; 13 grand children; also three sisters, Mrs. Mary Janacek, Shiner; Mrs. Victoria Payne and Mrs. Agnes Jez, Fort. Worth. Preceding her to the grave were her parents, Mat Jacob and Anna Kasparek Ziegelbauer, two sisters, Annie Nesrsta, Emilie Wright and Frank Ziegelbaier. Mrs. Cimrhanzel was a loyal faithful and devout member of the Catholic Church and held membership in the KJZT Society. Her genial, cordial disposition surrounded her with numerous friends who deeply mourn her passing. She came to Shiner in 1929. Internment will be in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery, the following nephews serving as casket attendants; Charles Nesrsta, Felix Hybner, Rudy Janecek, Laddie Janecek, Edward Wright, Thomas Payne.Contributed by Charlotte MooreALICE PESEK CINADRVictoria Advocate, Tuesday, February 28, 2012 Moulton – Alice Cinadr, 87, of Moulton, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 26, 2012. Alice was born on October 8, 1924 in Moulton to the late Adolph Sr. and Marie Pesek, and was the youngest of 8 children. She lived in Moulton all her life and was married to George Cinadr for sixty-seven years. She is survived by her husband, George Cinadr; son, Donald Cinadr of Moulton; daughter, Janelle Thompson and husband Clayton of Houston; two grandchildren, Christian Thompson of Houston, and Cheryl Wargetz and husband Nick of Cypress; two great-grandchildren, Hayden and Gibson Wargetz of Cypress. Alice graduated from Komensky School in 1941, never missed a day of school. She was a devoted wife and mother who will be missed. She enjoyed her life on the farm with all the animals, especially her loyal dogs. She loved tending to the flowers around her house and listening to polka music. She looked forward to spending time with her family. When in better health she loved to travel. Also, she was an American Legion Auxiliary member for twenty years. Visitation will be begin at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at Smith Funeral Home Chapel in Moulton. A Rosary will be recited at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at Smith Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral mass will be at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. The family would also like to thank the Moulton Home Health Services and the doctors and nurses at Lavaca Medical Center. Contributed by Ann Mozisek Mrs. Frank CINADRSan Antonio Express, Sunday, March 19, 1933 MOULTON, Tex., March 18.—Mrs. Frank Cinadr, 78, died at her home about five miles southeast of here Wednesday night after a lingering illness. Submitted by Rosemary ErmisJOHNNIE A. CINADR, Jr.Victoria Advocate, Saturday, May 25, 1974 Submitted by Rosemary ErmisLUDWIG E. CIZEKVictoria Advocate, Wednesday, September 22, 1971 SHINER—Funeral services for Ludwig E. Cizek, 72, former Shiner resident who died Monday in a Jourdanton hospital, will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner. Submitted by Rosemary ErmisCARL RICHARD CLARKVictoria Advocate, Thursday, February 16, 2012 Hallettsville – Carl Richard Clark, 73, of Hallettsville, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2012. He was born in Speaks, Texas, on September 19, 1938, to the late James Richard and Linnie Cook Clark. After retirement he partnered with his brother and started the C and C Cattle Company. He managed the company and oversaw the day to day running of the business. Carl is survived by his sons, Richard O’Brien Clark, and Grady Fitzgerald Clark; sister, Margaret Heath; brother, Douglas Clark; and grandchildren, Clayton and Lindsey Clark. Carl is preceded in death by his parents. Visitation will be Friday, February 17, 2012, 5-7 p.m., at Oaklawn Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 18, 2012, at Oaklawn Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Speaks Cemetery. Reverend Robert Krause will be officiating. Pallbearers will be Clayton Clark, Jack Heath, Jimmy Koerth, Aaron Heath, Raymond Roberts, Charles Fenner, Koley Karl, and Darrell Cihal. Honorary pallbearers are Major Barnes, Eugene Koerth, Gary Bushman, Robert Mann, and Charles Koerth, Jr. Memorials may be made to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, Texas 77210-4486. Contributed by Ann MozisekCLAUDIE M. CLARKHallettsville Tribune-Herald, February 25, 2009 Claudie M. Clark, 92, of Hallettsville, passed away Monday, Feb. 16, 2009 in Hallettsville. Visitation began at 10 a.m. and continued until 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21 at Eastside Church of God in Hallettsville. Funeral Services followed at 11 a.m. Saturday at Eastside Church of God. Interment followed in the Breslau Cemetery, under the direction of Paradise Funeral Home, Hallettsville. Contributed by Regena WilliamsonCURTIS ALLEN CLARKSan Antonio Express, 23 Aug 1941, page A5 CLARK – Died in this city Aug. 22, Curtis Allen Clark, in his 37th year. Survived by his widow, Mrs. Florence Clark; sister, Mrs. Mamie Rae Fitch; brothers, Oscar B. and Clay W. Clark. Shipment will be made Saturday at 10:40 p. m. to Hallettsville, Tex., with interment in that city Sunday at 3 p. m. Arrangements by Hagy-McCollum-Murray, Funeral Directors. Contributed by Matt CrossJOHN HOWARD CLARKSan Antonio Express, 17 Jul 1941, page A7 CLARK – John Howard Clark, age 42 years, of Somerset, Tex., died at his residence Wednesday. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Fannie Mae Clark; son, Leonard Howard Clark; brothers, Oscar B., Curtis A., Clay W. Clark; and one sister, Mrs. Mamie Fitch. The body was sent to Hallettsville, Tex., Wednesday evening for services and interment in that city Thursday afternoon. Arrangements by Porter Loring, mortician. Contributed by Matt CrossKITTIE CLAYTON BENNETT CLARKWeimar Mercury, 18 Oct 1940, page 1 MRS. J. B. CLARK DIES OF INJURIES RECEIVED IN WRECK Mrs. J. B. Clark of Hallettsville, who was critically injured in a three-way automobile accident between Weimar and Columbus Saturday nite [sic], Oct. 5 died in a Columbus hospital Saturday night at 9:10. Mrs. Clark was a native of Hallettsville, where she was born June 25, 1879. She was first married to W. H. Bennett in Hallettsville; he expired in 1922. Three years later she married J. B. Clark who died Dec. 26, 1926. Survivors include a son, Clayton (Ducky) Bennett of Hallettsville; her father, Joseph H. Clayton of Ganado; a brother, Jay Clayton of Ganado; three sisters, Mrs. Hugh Lay and Mrs. Ed Engbrock of Houston, Miss Kate Clayton of Ganado; two stepsons, Dr. W. R. Bennett of Goliad and Clay Clark of Hallettsville and a stepdaughter, Mrs. Minnie Fitch of Yoakum. Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 14, from the family home, with the Rev. A. Guyon, Methodist pastor, officiating. The Mercury extends sympathy to survivors. Contributed by Matt CrossSYLVIA KUBENKA CLARKVictoria Advocate, 3 May 2005 Sylvia K. Clark—MOULTONSPEAKS—Sylvia K. Clark, 82, of Moulton, died Sunday, May 1, 2005. She was born March 29, 1923, in Moulton, to the late Anton and Adela Barta Kubenka. She was a homemaker. Survivors: daughters, Brenda Joyce Little of Inez and Becky Polasek of Speaks; sons, T.L. "Tim" Clark Jr. of Lubbock and Richard John "Rick" Clark III of Grants Pass, Ore.; sisters, Virginia Gerald of Edna and Lony Popp of Sommerville; brother, Tony Kubenka of Edna; 11 grandchildren; and 22 great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: husband, Thomas Lamar Clark Sr. Visitation will be tonight at Slavik Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, the Rev. Rick DuBroc officiating. Burial will be at Speaks Cemetery. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152. Memorials: Hospice of South Texas, Hallettsville office, Speaks Community Center, or Speaks Cemetery Association. Contributed by Matt Cross |
THOMAS LAMAR CLARKE, Sr.Victoria Advocate, 4 Jan 1995, page 8A THOMAS L. CLARK SR.SPEAKS - Thomas Lamar Clark Sr., 76, of Speaks died Monday, Jan. 2, 1995. Mr. Clark was born April 15, 1918, in Seclusion to the late Richard Jones Clark Jr. and Ruby Bishop. He married the former Sylvia Kubenka, Oct. 14, 1940, in Ganado. He was a former resident of Corpus Christi for 47 years. He was active in scouting for many years and a mechanic for Corpus Christi Army Depot and a Baptist. Survivors: wife; daughters, Brenda Clark Little of Inez and Becky Clark of Louise; sons, Richard John Clark of Boerne and Thomas L. Clark Jr. of Lubbock; eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Services: 10 a.m. Thursday, Slavik Funeral Home, the Rev. Jim Gilbert officiating. Burial: Speaks Cemetery, Speaks, Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152. Pallbearers will be grandsons: Howard James "Butch" Houck Jr., Glen Jamerson, John Clark IV, Tom Clark, David Houck, Ricky Boone and Scott Turk. Honorary pallbearers: Dr. Rouchy Shenouds, M.O. "Butch" Houck Sr., William Guy Horton, Douglas Clark, Anthony Gerald, Jimmy Garner, Andrea Boone, Vicki Jamerson, Beth Ann Turk, Joyce Clark, JuJu Polasek and Becky Horton. Contributed by Matt CrossZARADAH S. CLARKShiner Gazette, 18 Mar 1909, Nickel News column Her name is spelled Zaradah on her tombstone. Contributed by Matt CrossHENRY CLAYWeimar Mercury, 8 Jun 1907 Halletsville, Mau 29.—At Ezzell, twelve miles south of here, a negro named Dean, early this morning is charged with having shot and killed another negro named Henry Clay, using a shotgun. Both are young negroes, Dean was the driver of a freight wagon for Garner Bros., merchants, of Ezzell. Sheriff N[?] and Justice of the Peace Peterson went at once to Ezzell when notified of the illing and held an inquest. ROBERT CLEINWeimar Mercury, 25 Apr 1889, page 2 Not until yesterday have we been able to learn the particulars in regard to the recent hanging at Dreyer's or [Charlottenburg]. It is a story of unrequited loved. Rob't Clein was an industrious young man and a renter on Mr. Dreyer's farm. Clein was in love with the daughter of another farmer in the same neighborhood and made known his feelings to both the young lady and her parents. The young lady, however, did not reciprocate the affection of her ardent young admirer and informed him of the fact; but nothing daunted and the parents promised Clein their daughter's hand. Upon seeing that the young lady persisted in rejecting his advances, Clein became despondent, and going to the crib he sought solace in death by ranging himself to a rafter.—Hallettsville Herald. J. JACK CLOUTIERVictoria Advocate, 10 Feb 2007 J. JACK CLOUTIERSHINER - J. Jack Cloutier, 84, of Shiner, died Feb. 8, 2007. He was born Nov. 28, 1922, in Natchitoches, La., to the late L. Philip Cloutier and Cecile Prudhomme Cloutier. He was an Architect and a member of the Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife Madlyn Hajek Cloutier of 56 years; son, J. Madison Cloutier of Costa Rica; daughters, Jacquelyn Glomb of Buda and Mona McKinnerney of Sugar Land; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother in 1930; his father in 1983; his sister Marie Greene in 1982; his step-mother Geneva Burns Cloutier in 1997; and his brother L. P. Cloutier in 1999. He graduated from St. Mary's Academy in Natchitoches, La. and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Architecture from the University of Texas in 1950. He married Madlyn Hajek on June 17, 1950. They moved to Baton Rouge, La. where Jack worked for J. Roy Haase - Architect. Jack later joined Walker and Walker Architects where he was an associate and moved to Shiner in 1960 to open his own Architectural office. Jack was a member of the Texas Society of Architects, a member and past president of the Chamber of Commerce, Shiner Rotary Club, Shiner Gaslight Theatre, and Dewitt-Lavaca-Gonzales Texas Exes Club. He served as Trustee and past president of the Shiner ISD, director of the Shiner Hospital Foundation, a Friend of the Shiner Public Library, and was a life member of the American Legion. He was active in Boy and Girl scouting and Little League. He was the first Rotary Bulletin editor and first chairman of the Rotary Art and Hobby Show. In the Chamber of Commerce, he re-activated the parade float and had it enlarged and redecorated for the bicentennial in 1976. Jack served on the original planning committee for the Wolters Museum and directed the relocation and conversion of the old Texaco Building into the Old General Store and developed the master plan for the Green Dickson City Park, including the layout for the baseball fields, designed the original dam, and assisted in planning and development of the Comanche Football. His contribution to the Shiner Veterans Memorial included recommendations for the platform with fossil tiles, selection of the site and design for the foundation for the monument. Local buildings he designed included the First United Methodist Church and Parsonage, St. Paul High School, Shiner Hospital, Gonzales County Savings and Loan (Guaranty) now the City of Shiner building, Williford Drug (now privately owned), First National Bank - expansion and renovations, additions to Trinity Lutheran Home, American Legion expansion and Dining Hall and numerous residences. His art work included the bicentennial commemorative coin, Shiner centennial logo, cover picture for the Shiner History Book, Rotary Bulletin logo, and Pilot Club of Shiner logo. He designed award patches, medals, sun-catchers, and t-shirts for the Shiner Half Moon Walkers and Volkswalks in Buda. He sketched five drawings of historical sites in the Buda area for the Buda Friends of the Library Historical calendar. He received the Rotary Roll of Fame honor in 1977, the Rotary Paul Harris Fellow in 1999, retired in January 2001 - Member Emeritus of the American Institute of Architects, and was recognized by the Chamber of Commerce for dedicated service to Shiner C of C in 2000. Jack served four years and ten months in the Army Air Corps during World War II with the 5th Air Force in the Southwest Pacific in Australia, New Guinea, Biak Island, and the Philippines. Visitation will begin after 7 a.m., Sunday at Buffington Funeral Home Chapesl. The family will receive friends 2-3 p.m. Sunday at the chapel. A rosary will be recited 3 p.m. Sunday at the chapel. There will be private graveside services. Pallbearers are Steve Glomb, Rick McKinnerney, Dustin Cloutier, Michael McKinner-ney, Matthew McKinnerney, Dennis Mraz, Bill Bradfield, and Gus Kubecka. Memorials may be given to the charity of your choice. Contributed by Matt CrossPHYLLIS COATSWeimar Mercury, 9 Mar 1907 Phyllis Coats, typical colored "mammy" of slavery times, liked and respected by both white and black, died here yesterday morning, aged about 78 years. She came with her master's family from Tennessee to Colorado county, Tex., in the latter forties and with the exception of the last fifteen years, had lived there ever since. The original slave bill of sale in which she is transferred to her last master, T. C. Coats, is still in possession of her son, Jim Coats, and reads as follows: "Received of Caswell Coats five hundred & 25 dollars, it being in full payment for a certain negro woman named Phyllis about 18 years old. The said negro woman I warrant sound both in body and mind and slave for life. I also warrant the claim to said negro against all persons. Feb. 13, 1848." This is signd by William A. Moore. The "slave for life" clause is especialy unique, since it failed to come true by far. —Halletsville New Era. MARY A. COCEKVictoria Advocate, June 22, 2003 Mary A. CocekYOAKUM - Mary A. Cocek, 92, of Yoakum, died Friday, June 20, 2003. She was born June 15, 1911, in Hallettsville, to the late Frank and Mary Jurena Cocek. She was a retired clerk for City Drug Store and a Catholic. Survivors: sister, Vera Cocek of Yoakum. Preceded in death by: parents; sister, Annie Hermes; and brothers, Joe Cocek and Julius Cocek. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Buffington Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. Gary Janak officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum, 361-293-2333. Memorials: St. Joseph Catholic Church Contributed by Rosemary ErmisVERA E. COCEKVictoria Advocate, March 5, 2004 Vera E. CocekYOAKUM—Vera E. Cocek, 87, of Yoakum, died Thursday, March 4, 2004. She was born Jan. 22, 1917, in Hallettsville, to the late Frank and Mary Jurena Cocek. She was a housekeeper and a Catholic. Preceded in death by: sisters, Mary A. Cocek and Annie Hermes; and brothers, Joe Cocek and Julius Cocek. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Rev. Roger Hawes officiating. Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Memorials: St. Joseph Catholic Church Contributed by Rosemary ErmisELLEN COCKEWeimar Mercury, 2 Nov 1895 Mrs. Ellen Cocke, wife of Mr. N. H. Cocke of Yoakum, died at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. James Malone, at San Marcos, on Oct. 18th, 1895. Mr. N. B. Cocke was one of Weimar’s merchants in the early days of that city and many friends and acquaintances will be pained to learn of the death of Mrs. Cocke. Deceased leaves a husband and four children, who have the sympathy of a large circle of friends.—Schulenberg Stickler Transcribed by Sharon SuttonANNIE COCKROFTFrom Yoakum newspaper MRS. ANNIE COCKROFTMrs. Annie Cockroft, 84, died at 10 a.m. Tuesday, 11 Sep 1973, in Cuero Community Hospital. A Yoakum resident, she was born Oct 22, 1888 in Lavaca County. Contributed by Debra Cockroft KoerthWILLIAM THOMAS COCKROFTFrom Yoakum newspaper WILLIAM THOMAS COCKROFTFuneral services for William Thomas Cockroft, age 63, who died at his home on Kenedy St. Thursday, Sept. 21, 1944, were held at the Buffington Chapel at 4 p.m. Sept. 22 with Bill McCown, pastor of the Church of Christ, officiating. Burial was in the Oak Grove Cemetery. Contributed by Debra Cockroft KoerthCLARA WINDEL COLDEWEYUnidentified news clipping Hallettsville – Clara Windel Coldewey, 97, of Hallettsville, died at 1:30 a.m. Friday (Dec. 26, 1986) in a Hallettsville nursing home. She was born Nov. 4, 1889 in Lavaca County to the late Christopher and Doretta Feldmann Windel. She was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church of Hallettsville and the ALCW. A prayer service will be held at 5 p.m. Sunday at the Kubena Funeral Home of Hallettsville. The body will lie in state until 9 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, when it will be taken to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church of Hallettsville for services. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the church with the Rev. Herb. Beyer officiating. Burial will be in the Hallettsville City Cemetery. Surviving is a daughter, Leona Appelt of Hallettsville; a son, Elroy Coldewey of Yoakum; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, three sisters and three brothers.Contributed by Rex MooreGEARLINE C. COLDEWEYYoakum – Gearline “Dean” Capper Coldewey, 78, of Yoakum, died Friday, April 3, 1998. She was born May 29, 1919, in Cuero to the late Riley and Pearl Bennett Capper. She was a homemaker and Methodist. Survivors: husband, Elroy Coldewey; niece, Iris Strey of Dallas; and nephew, Russell Capper of Houston. Preceded in death by: brother, Barney Capper Family visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Buffington Funeral Home chapel. Services will be 10 a.m. Monday at First United Methodist Church, the Rev. Bernard Ritchea officiating. Burial will be at Restland Cemetery. Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum, 293-2333. Memorials: Warm Springs Rehabilitation System or donor’s choice. Unidentified newspaper clipping contributed by Rex MooreMRS. ED COLEMANShiner Gazette, 25 Jul 1900 Death of Mrs. Ed. Coleman.The report comes from Weimar that Mrs. Coleman, wife of our townsman Mr. Ed. Coleman, died in that city on Friday the 13th inst. She had come from Eagle Lake in the wagon, and was taken ill at Weimar and took refuge in a vacant house, where she died before her condition became known to the people of Weimar. She was buried on Saturday the 14th inst. Mrs. Coleman was formerly the widow Rhodes. Burial place unknown. Contributed by Matt CrossFRANK R. COLEMANDallas Morning News, 3 Oct 1971, page 37A COLEMAN
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