LETITIA CADWELL

Weimar Mercury, 4 Feb 1899, page 7

Flatonia, Texas, January 27.—Miss Letitia Cadwell, died this morning at 3 o'clock. Funeral will take place tomorrow, January 28, at 10 o'clock a. m. from the family residence. The deceased was very much loved by all and the parents have the sympathy of a large circle of friends in their bereavement.

MRS. FRANK CALETKA

Weimar Mercury
29 Feb 1924, page 6

MRS. FRANK CALETKA DIES.

A wave of sadness swept the city Saturday morning as the news traveled around telling of the death of Mrs. Frank Caletka, which occurred here at midnight Friday night.

Deceased was only 37 years of age. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Genzer of the Ammannsville section.

Mrs. Caletka had not been in very good health for some time. She was a good mother and a loving wife, doing always the best she knew how and what she thought was right.

The remains were carried to the St. Rosa Cemetery Sunday afternoon and laid to rest, Revs. Lenzen and Szymanski officiating. The funeral was a very sad affair.

Deceased is survived by her husband and four small children, the youngest being only about one week old. She is also survived by her father and one sister, Miss Felimena Genzer of this city. To these the Sticker tenders its sincere sympathy. — Schulenburg Sticker.

LADDIE CALETKA

Schulenburg Sticker, 27 Aug 2009

Laddie Caletka

Laddie Caletka was born on Aug. 12, 1915 in Schulenburg to Frank and Albina Caletka.

He passed away peacefully at age 94 on Thursday, Aug. 20 in Richardson.

Mr. Caletka was raised by his uncle and aunt, Ludwig and Wilhelmina Spaniel, on the family farm in Schulenburg. He was also raised with cousins Irwin and Lorraine Spaniel. At the time he was born, his father owned a leather shop in Schulenburg.

Mr. Caletka eventually spent his adult life in Pasadena. Some of his fondest memories were of the large Spaniel family reunions held in Schulenburg, which he attended faithfully for nearly 70 years.

Mr. Caletka served in the Army during World War II, and was stationed in the Pacific as a technical sergeant in a hospital unit. He was the sand chemist for TESCO (Texas Electric Steel Casting Co.) for 37 years, retiring in 1980. His many nieces and nephews referred to him as “Uncle SandMan.” He was a devoted family man, and was a Scout leader for many years. He was an active member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Houston until he moved to Richardson in 2005 to be nearer his family. He was a loyal supporter of the Houston baseball teams, and enjoyed going to their games with the senior group in his church. He was also an avid lover of music, and played his records and CDs for as long as he was able.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 49 years, Audrey Morgan Caletka; an infant brother; two sisters, Edith and Lillian; his uncle and aunt, Ludwig and Wilhelmina Spaniel; and cousins, Irwin and Lorraine.

He is survived by two sons, Bruce Caletka and his wife Kathy of Richardson and Chris Caletka of Plano. He was affectionately called “PawPaw” by his four grandchildren, Bryan, Sara, Kristen and Laura Caletka, and a great-grandson Ryan Caletka.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Aug. 27 at 2:30 p.m. at the Chapel of the Chimes, Brookside Memorial Park, 13401 Eastex Freeway, Houston. Sparkman Richardson Funeral Home of Richardson was in charge of arrangements.

Contributed by Matt Cross

J. C. CALLY

Colorado Citizen, 4 Oct 1877, page 2

FATAL ACCIDENT.—On Saturday last Mr. J. C. Cally, formerly of Toledo but more recently a citizen of the vicinity of Winchester, in this county, fell from his wagon and broke his neck. He only lived about ten minutes after falling.—La Grange Record.

WILLIE CAMPBELL

Weimar Mercury, 14 Aug 1897, page 1

GLIDDEN LETTER.

Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Moore and Mr. E. L. Moore left for LaGrange Sunday on receipt of a message to attend the funeral of Willie Campbell, their nephew, aged 14 years, who was drowned in the Colorado river Saturday eve while in bathing with a crowd of boys. They were in bathing near the wagon bridge, and on coming out and dressing they found they had lost one of their party. They began searching, but in vain until 8 o'clock Sunday morning, when the body was found about three hundred yards below where he had drowned. To the bereaved ones we extend our sympathy.

in same issue, on page 8

La Grange, Texas, August 8.—Last night twenty-one boys, ranging in ages from 12 to 22 years, went down to the river at the railroad bridge for the purpose of bathing. When they came out and dressed there was a suit of clothes left. Upon investigation they proved to be those of Willie Campbell of Schulenburg, son of Sandy Campbell. The water at that place is ten feet deep and very swift. The boys immediately began to search for their comrade, but his body was not found until this morning at 10 o'clock, at a distance of 300 yards from where he is supposed to have drowned. Jast as he was found and being brought out, his father and mother were crossing the wagon bridge of the river on their way to LaGrange. The anguish and screams of that mother, as she beheld the crowd, where she knew her dead son was, touched the hearts of all. A large crowd followed the remains to the La Grange cemetery this evening.

MARY FRANCES SUPAK CANIK

The Colorado County Citizen
27 July 2006

Canik

Mary Frances Supak Canik, 91, of Fayetteville, passed away July 20 at St. Mark's Medical Center in La Grange.

She was born Dec. 3, 1914, in Fayette-ville, to Raymond and Frances (Urban) Supak. She married August Canik Nov. 9, 1932, in Fayetteville. A lifelong resident of Fayetteville, she was a member of St. John Catholic Church in Fayetteville and was a member of the Altar Society. She enjoyed, as a homemaker, baking, gardening and sewing and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son, August Canik Jr.; son-in-law, LeRoy Prihoda; brother, Eddie Supak; and sisters, Bessie Kulhanek and Frances Jones.

She is survived by her daughter, Angeline Prihoda, of Giddings; son, Johnny Canik and wife, Joann, of Lone Oak; daughter-in-law, Henrian Schumacher and husband, Kip, of Warda; 12 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; sister, Albina Pavlicek, of Frelsburg; sisters-in-law, Hermina Kubicek, of Frelsburg; Vlasta Vasek, of Fayetteville; Toni Halfmann, of Frelsburg; Christina Pavlicek, of East Bernard; Lorene Canik, of Fayetteville; and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services were July 22 at St. John Catholic Church in Fayetteville with Msgr. Ben Mazurkiewicz officiating. Interment followed in the Fayetteville Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Gregory Prihoda, Tom Prihoda, Robert Canik, John Canik, Steve Pavlicek, David Kulhanek. Honorary pallbearers were her Great-Grandsons and Great-Great-Grandsons.

Memorials may be made to St. John Catholic Church in Fayetteville or to St. Mark's Medical Center in La Grange.

SAMUEL A. CARD

Weimar Mercury, 18 Apr 1889, page 2

By the Southern Pacific train the remains of Mr. Samuel A. Card were brought on Monday morning to our city for interment. Many of our citizens attended the funeral services, which were held at the grave in the Flatonia cemetery.—Flatonia Argus.

BERTRAM CARTER

Weimar Mercury, 1 Feb 1890, page 3

The LaGrange Journal chronicles the death (on the 27th ultimo) of Bertram, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. T. Carter of LaGrange and says:

Little Bert was a sweet, handsome child, between two and three years of age, and was the pride of his parents, who never wearied in their devotion to him. His death was unexpected when it occurred, hence the sad blow fell with redoubled force on the family.

JOHN B. CARTER

La Grange Journal
Thursday, January 23, 1919

John B. Carter

Former La Grange Citizen Died at New Ulm Monday

John B. Carter, aged seventy years, formerly a business man of La Grange and son of the late John H. Carter, and brother to Mrs. J. Meyenberg, died at his home at New Ulm Monday.  The remains were brought to La Grange Wednesday afternoon and taken to the Methodist church, from whence the funeral was held at four o’clock, with interment at the old cemetery.

Mr. Carter lived here for many years, and conducted a general merchandise business on the southeast corner of the public square.  He was, during the period of his residence here, prominently connected with every movement tending to advance the community, and enjoyed the esteem and respect of every man.  He was the first white male born in La Grange.

He leaves a widow and one son, Clifton, and three sisters, Mesdames Judith Harwell of Dallas, F. W. Wagner of Austin and J. Meyenberg of La grange, and one brother, Frank Carter of Oklahoma.

Contributed by Rob Brown

MRS. J. H. CARTER

Weimar Mercury, 25 Jun 1892, page 3

La Grange, Texas, June 21.—Mrs. J. H. Carter, wife of Captain, J. H. Carter, one of the oldest residents of this place, died today. The deceased was a native of Virginia, and she and her husband removed to Texas when it was an infant republic. They have made their home in LGrange ever since and raised a large and interesting family.

The deceased has been in failing health for some time and hence her death was not unexpected. The aged and grief stricken husband who survives has the sympathy of the entire community.

P. T. CARTER

La Grange Journal
Thursday, April 12, 1934

P.T. Carter Dies Thursday At California

Brief newsletter  was received in La Grange, Sunday last by Mrs. Ada Baker, from a married daughter in California, advising her that P.T. Carter, well remembered here, had died at his daughter’s home in California, Thursday, April 5, and that the body was buried by the side of his wife who preceded him near to a year ago.

P.T. Carter formerly lived in La Grange, and conducted a jewelry and watch repair business in the Lester Hotel building, in the space now being used by the Bon Ton Café, owned and operated by the Weikel Bros.  The death of Mr. Carter leaves only one member of his family, a married daughter, Olive (Mrs. Chas. Reid); there are two brothers; John Carter and Arthur Carter, believed to be in Caldwell County, and distant relatives, among which are Wm. M.  Stapleton of Weimar, and his daughter, Mrs. Benj. Harigel of La Grange. 

Mr. Carter visited in La Grange a few months since, his purpose being to meet with many of his friends, all of whom were glad to see him.  He seemed to be in good health, and gave promise of living for many more years.  He was taken sick Wednesday of last week, and to all appearances was recovering rapidly.  His daughter entered the sick room at midnight of Wednesday, and upon inquiring about him was told by him that he was “just fine.”  He was dead when she entered the room Thursday morning.  Death is said to have been caused by heart failure.

Transcribed by Connie F. Sneed

VIRGINIA R. CARTER

Houston Chronicle, 19 Dec 1931

Mrs. Virginia R. Carter, 80, of 1225 Columbia, died at a local hospital at 6:25 p.m., Friday. She is survived by one cousin, M. L. McAshan. Funeral services at the Fogle-West Chapel. Body to be sent to La Grange for Burial.

Contributed by Jane McAshan

MATTHEW CAVANAGH

The Hamilton Guidon,Hamilton, Ohio, 8 Apr 1875

OBITUARY.

At a regular meeting of Hamilton Lodge No. 17. I.O.O.F., on Thursday evening, April 1st 1875, the committee appointed to report on the death of Matthew Cavanagh (a transient brother,) presented the following which was adopted.

To the Noble Grand of Hamilton Lodge No. 17., I.O.O.F.

We, your joint committee of the three Lodges, beg leave to report the following preamble and resolution:

Brother Matthew Cavanagh held a withdrawal card issued by Lagrange Lodge, in the State of Texas, Sept. 2nd 1874. He was born in this city, Feb. 3d 1812, and with his parents left here when quite young, not returning until about five months since, in very poor health, and continued to decline until the 26th day of March when death released him from his sufferings.

During the short time we watched by the bedside of our departed brother, we found him patient and calmly waiting god's own time to summon him to his eternal home.

We feel that in the death of our brother, the country has lost a valuable citizen, and Odd Felloship a devoted member. We deeply sympathize with the bereaved and afflicted wife and sister of our lamented brother, and with his orphaned child, in this, their sadness and gloom; and while we know how feeble our ministrations of consolation must appear, we would earnestly point to one abundantly able to protect the widow and shield the orphan.

Resolved that the above be published in the papers of this city; also that a copy be sent to the widow of our deceased brother.

Fraternally submitted,
D. D. Conover,
Joseph Traber,
Christian Meyer,
Committee.
Hamilton O. April 1, 1875

Matthew Cavanagh's wife was Malissa, maiden name unknown. Contributed by Gregory Boyd

ANTON M. CERNOCH

Weimar Mercury
15 Aug 1930

Old Settler of the Holman Section Dies

Mr. Anton M. Cernoch, mention of whose serious illness was made in a recent issue of the Mercury, died at the family home near Holman Mondy evening, aged about 55 years, and the funeral took place at Ammannsville Wednesday morning.

Mr. Cernoch was well and favorably known througout this section. He was a quiet, industrious, good citizen, ever proving himself to be a good provider for his family, a splendid neighbor and friend, and his death is deeply and sincerely deplored by a large circle of friends throughout this section.

He leaves a widow and several children.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to his bereaved ones.

Note: If he's buried at Ammannsville or elsewhere in the county, he has an unmarked grave. Please contact Rox Ann if you can confirm where he was buried.

GEORGE CERNOCH

Schulenburg Sticker, 15 Jan 2009, page 3

George Cernoch

George Cernoch, 98, passed away on Friday, Jan. 2. He was born on July 20, 1910.

The funeral was held on Monday, Jan. 5 at 10 a.m. at St. Bartholomew Catholic Church in Katy. Rite of committal followed in the Garden of Gethsemani, Forest Park Lawndale. Pallbearers were Darrell Kainer, Eugene Greensage, Daniel Cernoch, Stanley Cernoch, Ronnie Migl and Edward Sodolak.

Rosary was said on Sunday, Jan. 4 at Earthman Funeral Home-Hunters Creek.

He was born in Granger and moved to the Dubina area as a child. On Oct. 9, 1933 he married Christina Janecka. They lived in the Schulenburg and Weimar area until 1949, when he moved his family to Houston.

He was preceded in death by his parents Valentine and Frances (Krecmer) Cernoch; his wife; a daughter, Janet Greensage; three brothers, Raymond, Stanley and Emil Cernoch; and three sisters Bozena Mican, Sophie Krasucky and Frances Mican.

Survivors include his daughter, Joyce Kainer and husband Leonard; a son, George Cernoch Jr.; a sister, Lydia Dieringer; four grandchildren, Darrell Kainer and wife Cheryl; Eugene Greensage Jr., Sharon Harris, and Daniel Cernoch and wife Cheryll; and five great-grandchildren, Christina and Jared Kainer, Taylor and Jordan Harris, and Evan Cernoch.

Contributed by Matt Cross

AGNES SOBOTIK CERNOSEK

The La Grange Journal
Thursday, March 3, 1960

Mrs. John Cernosek

Mrs. John A. Cernosek of Ammannsville passed away Friday [February 26] in the Youens hospital in Weimar at the age of 89.  Mrs. Cernosek would have been 90 on March 25.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Sunday morning at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Rud Jasek at Ammannsville with continued services in St. John Catholic church, with the Rev. Roman Janak officiating.  Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Cernosek was born in Frenstat, Czechoslovakia, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sobotik.  She married Mr. Cernosek in 1890.

Surviving is her husband; seven daughters, Mrs. Henry Marek of El Campo, Mrs. Rud Jasek of Ammannsville, Mrs. Ed. Bacak of Weimar, Mrs. Willie Bartosh of Taiton, Mrs. Ted Mensik of Rosenberg, Mrs. Joe Oswald of San Antonio and Mrs. Silvin Mensik of Ammannsville; three sons, Vaclav of Weimar, John L. of El Campo and Frank A. Cernosek of Ammannsville; one sister Mrs. Betty Eteiber of Lolita; 42 grandchildren and 65 great-grandchildren.

Three children preceding her in death were William, Agnes and Annie Cernosek.

Contributed by Rob Brown

EUSTICE CERNOSEK

Weimar Mercury
8 Nov 1918, page 6

Schulenburg, Texas, Nov. 4.—Eustice Cernosek, age 26, died Saturday morning of pneumonia following an attack of Spanish influenza. He was a druggist and proprietor of the Cernosek Pharmacy. He is survived by several brothers and sisters. Funeral was Sunday at 4 o'clock with interment in the Catholic cemetery.

IVAN C. CERNOSEK

La Grange Journal
Thursday, April 12, 1934, Page One

Ivan C. Cernosek Killed When Car Strikes Another

News was received here Sunday of the death of Ivan C. Cernosek, a nephew of Ignac Cernosek of Schulenburg, and known to many in La Grange.  He was instantly killed last Saturday when the automobile in which he was riding overturned on the highway between Richmond and Rosenberg.

Cernosek was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Cernosek of Taylor—formerly of the county—and a brother of Mrs. Paul Kubala of Schulenburg.  Other relatives surviving are Miss Bernice and John J. Cernosek of Taylor, Miss Marie Cernosek of Dallas, and Misses Agnes, Louise, and Oddie  Cernosek of Houston.

Transcribed by Connie F. Sneed

JOE CERNOSEK

Weimar Mercury
7 Mar 1930, page 1

Aged Ammannsville Citizen is Claimed by Death

The funeral of Mr. Joe Cernosek, aged citizen of Ammannsville community, took place Tuesday morning. Mr. Cernosek was a brother of Mrs. Karl Peter of this city and was about 80 years old. His wife preceded him in death several years ago. A number of citizens from Weimar and vicinity attended the funeral. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to his bereaved ones.

ROSIE MAZOCH CERNOSEK

Weimar Mercury, 18 Jan 1962, page 1

Twins Die 4 Days Apart

Funeral Services For Mrs. Cernosek, 81, Held Sunday

Funeral services for Mrs. Rosie Cernosek, 81, of Schulenburg, were held Sunday morning at Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home, continuing with services in the Ammannsville Catholic Church.

Burial was in the Ammannsville cemetery. The Rev. Roman Janak officiated.

Mrs. Cernosek died Friday evening, Jan. 12 at Schulenburg.

Born Aug. 27, 1880, in Fayette County, she was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Mazoch. Her husband, the late Louis Cernosek, preceded her in death in 1951.

Surviving her are three daughters, Mrs. John A. Bartosh of Ammannsville, Mrs. Joe Kloesel of Schulenburg, and Mrs. George Vacek of San Antonio; two sons, Frankie Cernosek of Holman and I. E. Cernosek of Houston; 20 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Rud. Stuchly of Schulenburg, Mrs. Lad Bartosh of Damon and Mrs. Adela Kulhanek of Ennis; a foster sister, Mrs. Alma Odell of [Tucson], Arizona; and three brothers, Charles Mazoch of Ammannsville and Frank and Cyril Mazoch of Holman.

The adjacent heading was Joseph Mazoch, 81, Succumbs; Rites Thursday.

STANLEY F. CERNOSEK

San Antonio Express-News
Wednesday, March 16, 1994

Cernosek

Stanley F. Cernosek, age 88, died Monday, March 14, 1994.  He was born in Fayette County and was a former resident of the Rio Grande Valley and served as a schoolteacher and principal in Bay City from 1946 to 1948 and was the superintendent and principal of the Mercedes I.S.D. from 1951 to 1963.  He was a member of St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, 3^rd and 4^th Degree Knights of Columbus, life member of the Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers, member of the Confederate Air Force and was very active in the Boy Scouts from 1932 to 1969.  Mr. Cernosek’s last assignment was superintendent at Southwest I.S.D. from 1963 to 1969.  He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Elviera R. Cernosek; children, Mrs. George (Therese) Richard, Mrs. Stanley F. (Rose Mary) Cernosek, Jr., Mrs. Homer (Carolyn) Holland, Mrs. Ken (Juliana) Higgins and Mrs. Robert (Colette) Pieper; 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; sisters, Ann Shimek, Mary Sumbera, Agnes Kovar, Martha Shelly and Lilly Miller; brother, Joe Cernosek and numerous nieces and nephews.  The Rosary will be recited on Thursday, March 17 at 7:30 P.M. at Mission Park Funeral Chapel North, 3401 Cherry Ridge Dr..  Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Friday, March 18, 1994 at 10:00 A.M. at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church, 10703 Wurzbach Rd.  Graveside services and interment will follow at 2:30 P.M. at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Matthew’s School Building Fund, 10703 Wurzbach Rd., San Antonio, Texas 78230 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 8546 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas 78217.  Visitation for Mr. Cernosek will be held at the funeral home from 5:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. Wednesday and 9:00A.M. to 9:00 P.M. Thurdsay.  Arrangements are with Mission Park Funeral Chapels North, 3401 Cherry Ridge Drive, 349-1414.

Contributed by Rob Brown

ESIGUS CERVANTES

Weimar Mercury
19 Aug 1921, page 3

KILLED IN RUNAWAY.

Flatonia, Tex., Aug. 15.—Esigus Cervantes, 60, was killed Saturday when a horse he was driving ran away and threw him on his head. He leaves a large family.

FRANK CHALK

La Grange Journal
May 14, 1936 pg. 7

Frank E. Chalk, 53 Engineer For Gulf Dies At Shreveport

The Journal made brief mention in the last issue, of the death of Frank Chalk, born at Rutersville, Fayette County; deceased was a son of Mrs. D.J. Chalk and brother to Ben C. Chalk and Mrs. A.V. Smith of La Grange. The following is taken from the Shreveport, (La.) Journal:

Frank Edward Chalk, 53 of 540 Dalzell Street, chief civil engineer for the Gulf Refining Company, who made the first map of the Caddo oil field for the company, died at a local sanitarium early Thursday morning, April 30.

Mr. Chalk is survived by his widow, Mrs. Marie Chalk; two daughters, Mrs. J. A. Box of Shreveport and Mrs. R. B. Young, Jr., of Covington, La.; his mother, Mrs. D.J. Chalk, of La Grange, Texas; five sisters, Mrs. Joe Pradford of Del Rio, Texas; Mrs. W. C. Steffens of Kingsville, Texas; Mrs. J. E. Roensch and Mrs. J. C. Ballard of Houston, Texas; and Mrs. A. V. Smith of La Grange, Texas; four brothers, B.C. Chalk of La Grange, Texas, J. D. Chalk of Flatonia, Texas; R.H. Chalk of Rising Star, Texas; one step-son , J. A. Raburn, of El Paso, Texas.

Mr. Chalk began his career with the Gulf Pipe Line Company at Beaumont, Texas, as levelman under chief Engineer E.R. Armstrong, on October 10, 1905. His first work was on a survey of the Tulsa main line. The survey was completed in March, 1907, after which he was returned to Beaumont and put in charge of the transit party, working Humble, Sour Lake, Batson, Saratoga, and Spindle Top areas. In December, 1907, he was sent to Mooringsport for a short time and made the first map of the Caddo field for the company. He was then transferred to Jennings and remained there for a time, afterward being assigned special duty again in Mooringsport for a short period, and then moving in 1909 back to Tulsa eight-inch line, where he supervised work in connection with construction of Chester and Henderson stations. This work completed, he was again returned to Mooringsport and worked there under the Beaumont office until the Shreveport office was established in 1910. He was then transferred to Shreveport as chief engineer, which position he held as the time of his death.

Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed

FERDINAND CHARBULA

Weimar Mercury, 10 Feb 1881, page 2

LaGrange Journal: . . . T. W. Smith, justice of Precinct No. 7, after holding an inquest over the body of Charbula, the man shot by Jake Wise, some time back, sent a writ to Sheriff Rives directing him to commit Wise to jail without bail. Wise is already in jail, and [doubtless] will remain there.

RAYMOND CHARBULA

Schulenburg Sticker, 12 Mar 1943

Raymond Charbula To Be Buried At Ammannsville Sunday

Raymond Charbula, 53 years of age, passed away at the Legion Hospital at Legion, Texas, on Tuesday, March 9, 1943 after an illness of some three years duration.

Mr. Charbula, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Florian Charbula, was born in the Ammannsville section, August 15, 1889 and spent most of his life time in that area. He was an ex-service man and a member of the local American Legion Post. He was a farmer by trade and made many friends throughout this section of the state. Mr. Charbula was a devout member of the Ammannsville Catholic Church.

His parents preceded him in death and he was never married.

Funeral services will be held from the family residence in the Ammannsville section on next Sunday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock followed by services in the Ammannsville Catholic Church. Rev. Raska is to officiate. Interment will be in the Catholic Cemetery.

Surviving are three brothers, Robert, Edmund and Ladwig; five sisters, Louise, Annie, Matilda, Marcella, Mary and Betty.

Schwenke-Baumgarten are in charge of funeral arrangements.

We join the many other friends of the family in offering our sincere sympathy to the bereaved in their loss.

LUDMILA KATHERINE SULAK CHOVANEC

La Grange Journal
Wednesday, August 19, 1981

Chovanec

Mrs. Ludmila Katherine Chovanec, 75, of La Grange, passed away Sunday at her home.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 2:00 p.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with the Rev. Msgr. Harry Mazurkiewicz officiating.  Interment was in the Fayetteville Catholic Cemetery.

Mrs. Chovanec was born in Fayetteville on Nov. 25, 1905.  She was the daughter of the late John and Mary Janda Sulak.  She was united in marriage with Zigmund Chovanec on June 12, 1950 in Fayetteville.  Mr. Chovanec preceded her in death on Aug. 3, 1968.  She was a member of the KJZT.

Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Cyril (Bernice) Kollaja of Columbus; one son, Leroy Zapalac of Austin; three sisters, Mrs. Lillie Vasek and Mrs. Herbert (Annie) Seifert of La Grange and Mrs. Frances Kallus of New Braunfels; three grandchildren, Jimmy Kollaja of Houston, Kimberly Ann and Bradley Scott Zapalac of Austin; and one great-grandchild, Kristy Michelle Kollaja.

Contributed by Rob Brown

SOPHIE BUTSCHEK CHRIST

Schulenburg Sticker
January 1953

LAST RITES HELD FOR MRS. SOPHIE CHRIST MONDAY

Funeral services for Mrs. Sophie Christ, who entered her eternal reward on Saturday, January 10, at 3:30 p.m., were held from the family residence of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Kahlich, on Monday, January 12, 1953, at 9:30 a.m. Rev. Albert George Henkes, pastor of St. Mary's Church at High Hill, officiated at the Requiem High Mass and at the interment, which was in the St. Rose Catholic Cemetery.

Mrs. Christ, born on June 7, 1871, in Austria, as the daughter of Carl and Wilhemina Butschek, came to this country at the age of eleven years with her parents. They settled in this community and on October 18, 1892, she was united in marriage to Adolph Christ in the St. Rose Catholic Church. After their marriage, they lived in Hallettsville for three years, and then moved to the Hackberry section where they were engaged in farming. In 1933 they retired and moved to Schulenburg. They celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary in 1942. Her husband preceded her in death on September 13, 1943, and she continued to make her home in Schulenburg until about five years ago when she stayed with her children. She spent the last two and one-half years with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Anton W. Kainer at High Hill, where she passed away on Saturday, having reached the age of 81 years, seven months and three days. Deceased had been in ill health for the past several years and suffered a heart attack about three weeks ago.

She was a loving mother and a devout member of the St. Rose Catholic Church and of the St. Mary's Church at High Hill during the time she lived in each place. She was also a member of the Christian Mothers Society, the Altar Society of Schulenburg and of the St. Ann's Society of High Hill.

Those left to survive her are four daughters: Mrs. Henry (Ida) Adamek, Schulenburg; Mrs. Paul (Rosa) Demel, Needville; Mrs. Alfred J. (Emma) Kahlich, Schulenburg; and Mrs. Anton W. (Annie) Kainer, High Hill; three sons, Adolph of High Hill; Alfred of Rosenberg, and Emil of Schulenburg; two sisters, Sister Mary Julia Butschek, Our Lady of the Lake Convent, San Antonio; and Mrs. Adolph (Mary) Anders of Moulton; three brothers, Fred Butschek, Hackberry; Henry Butschek, Moulton and Louis Butschek, Hallettsville; twenty-four grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. A son passed away in infancy.

Pallbearers were Rudy Adamek, . . . [rest of obituary is missing from clipping]

Contributed by Jeanne Boothe. Sophie was a daughter of Charles & Wilhelmina Butschek.

TONIE MATULA CHRISTEN

Schulenburg Sticker, 13 Aug 2009, page 3

Tonie Christen

Tonie Matula Christen was welcomed to her eternal home on Friday, Aug. 7 at 4:45 a.m. at Village on the Creek Nursing Home in Clute. She reached the age of 92 years, 8 months, 15 days.

She was born on Dec. 23, 1916 in Shiner to Valentin and Emilie (Konvicka) Matula, the 12th of 15 children. She married Gene Christen on Oct. 7, 1940 in Hallettsville, and lived in Hackberry for over 50 years before moving to Schulenburg in 1993. She moved to Clute in May 2006. Mrs. Christen was a renowned seamstress for over 65 years. Numerous bridal gowns, including her own and her daughter Dottie’s, were lovingly and precisely sewn by her. She was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Schulenburg, KJZT and Altar Society.

Welcoming her into heaven were her husband, her parents, 13 brothers and sisters, and five sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.

She will be missed by her daughter, Dottie Mensik and husband Ernie of Lake Jackson; a son, Don Christen and wife Mary Jane of Houston; three granddaughters, Lisa Matzke and husband Craig of Lake Jackson, Susie Hackler and husband Gary of Lake Jackson, and Amy Christen-Huhn and husband Ray of Pearland; a grandson, Ken Christen and wife Catherine of Katy; 11 great-grandchildren, Chase, Chelsea and Camille Matzke, Blake and Bethany Wines, Quincy, Olivia and Sam Huhn, and Jack, Sylvie and Eliza Christen; a brother, Frank Matula; a sister-in-law, Helen Christen; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Rosary was said on Sunday, Aug. 9 at 7 p.m. at Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home, led by Rev. Tim Kosler.

The funeral was held on Monday, Aug. 10 at 11 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Kosler officiated. Lector was Chelsea Matzke. Gift bearers were Camille Matzke, Bethany Wines, Sylvie Christen and Olivia Huhn. Organist was Peggy Kalich and vocalists were Sarah Olle, Denise Trojacek and Berni Gillings. Pallbearers were Ken Christen, Ray Huhn, Craig Matzke, Gary Hackler, Chase Matzke, Blake Wines, Quincy Huhn and Jack Christen. The St. Rose Altar Society served the luncheon after the funeral.

Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Contributed by Matt Cross

Dr. R. A. CHRISTIAN

Colorado Citizen, January 12, 1882, page 3

Weimar Local Matters

We are sorry to record the death of Dr. R. A. Christian, which occurrd at Serbin, Fayette county, on the 9th inst. He was a brother of our townsman, Dr. G. W. Christian, and had many friends in this community, having formerly resided here.

BARBARA JEAN CORNELSON CHROMCAK

Houston Chronicle
Thursday, 12 Mar 1998

Barbara Jean Chromcak

BARBARA JEAN CHROMCAK, 70, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, entered into eternal rest on March 9, 1998. Mrs. Chromcak was born on December 5, 1927 in Schulenburg, Texas, where she attended school, graduating from Schulenburg High School. Mrs. Chromcak dedicated her life to her husband and family. She leaves behind her loving husband, E.J. Chromcak; sons, Tom Chromcak and wife, Jeanne, and Brad Chromcak; grandchildren, T.J. Chromcak, Chase Chromcak, Justin Boyle and Leslie Boyle; brothers, Larry Cornelson and Bill Cornelson ; and many loving nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 11, 1998, in the chapel of Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home, 12800 Westheimer at Dairy Ashford, with Rev. Msgr. Edward Randall, V.F. officiating. Interment to follow in Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home. In lieu of the usual remembrances, the family suggests contributions be made to the American Cancer Society.

Contributed by Rob Brown

W. S. CHUNN

Weimar Mercury, 27 Mar 1897, page 8

Flatonia Argus:
Died, Tuesday, March 17, 1897, at 11:45 p.m., W. S. Chunn, after an illness of several weeks; death caused from an abcess in his side. Deceased was known throughout the entire country, having lived many years in the surrounding community. About two weeks before his death, he professed religion and joined the Methodist church. He was the father of Mrs. M. Cockrill of this city and leaves several children to mourn his death. His remains were interred in the city cemetery at 4 o'clock yesterday evening.

FRANCES CHUPICK

Colorado County Citizen, 29 Oct 1931, page 1

Mother of Columbus Lady Dies in LaGrange

Mrs. Frances Chupick of LaGrange, mother of Mrs. W. R. Juren, of this city, died on Oct. 17th. The following report is printed from the Flatonia Argus:

Mrs. Frances Chupick, aged 72 years died suddenly at her home in La Grange Saturday evening at 7:30. She had been ailing for several weeks and her condition was thought to be improving and up to within a few moments of her death she was engaged in friendly talk with her family and some friends in her room. She suddenly reclined in her bed and died from heart failure.

Mrs. Chupick was born in Wesley, Texas March 19, 1959. On February 2, 1877 she was married to Mr. John Chupick. In 1883 they moved to their large farm on the river near Ellinger where they lived for many years. Her husband preceded her in death on December 5, 1905.

Nine children were born to them, one daughter died in infancy and another daughter Mrs. Albina Sedlemeyer died September 24, 1930. The surviving children are Mrs. Mary Novosad, East Bernard, Mrs. Dr. T. S. Hruska, Wesley, Texas, Mrs. Annie Sulik, LaGrange. Mrs. Vlasta Kristek, Ellinger; Mrs. Rose Juren, Columbus; Mr. J. F. Chupick, Jourdanton and Mr. J. S. Chupick, Rosenberg. There are also twelve grandchildren.

Mrs. Chupick lived for nine years in her new home in LaGrange with her daughter Mrs. Sulik. Funeral services were held from this place at noon Monday. Rev. F. H. Horak of Caldwell and Rev. Moticka were in charge of the services. Interment was made in the family lot at Ross Prairie, Tesas, after another service at the church there. The funeral was very largely attended and a long cortage of autos followed the remains to the church were another large assembly of friends were waiting. A great mound of beautiful flowers were evident of the great friendship she had among her people.

Mother Chupick will be sadly missed in the writer's house hold. She was a dear friend to us; kind, considerate and good. Her noble live on earth will be richly rewarded in the Great Beyond which gives us comfort.

CHARLES CHVOSTEK

Weimar Mercury
3 May 1935, page 1

CHAS. CHVOSTEK IS DEAD.

News was received here first of the week that Mr. Chas. Chvostek of the Holman community, who was taken to the government hospital at Legion near Kerrville, a few days ago for treatment, had died. He was in a precarious condition from pulmonary trouble when he left here, we understand. The reamins were returned to this section for burial. He was a World War veteran, and we understand his death was caused through disease contracted while over the waters.

His death is sincerely deplored by those who knew him.

Charles Chvostek died on April 30, 1935 and is buried at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery at Ammannsville.

ROSALIE LYCHNOVSKY CHYTRACEK

La Grange Journal
Tuesday, September 11, 1973

Chytracek 

Funeral services for Mrs. Rosalie (NMN) Chytracek, 84, of Pasadena will be held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, September 9, at Koenig Funeral Home Chapel and continued at the Plum Catholic Church with Rev. Rudolph Hoffman officiating.  Burial will follow in the Plum Catholic Cemetery.

Mrs. Chytracek succumbed Sunday in the Blalock Nursing Home in Pasadena.

Mrs. Chytracek, nee Lychnovsky, was born in Czechoslovakia on February 1, 1889, and immigrated to this country in 1908 and settled in Fayette County.  She was married to Leopold Chytracek on October 26, 1909, in Fayette County.  Her husband preceded her in death on January 5, 1949.  She was a member of the KJZT and had resided in Fayette County since 1908.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Nathan (Anne) Ende of Pasadena and Mrs. Adolph (Marie) Bartosh of Navasota; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Contributed by Rob Brown

ERNA HOLZ CITZLER

La Grange Journal
Wednesday, October 19, 1977

Citzler

Mrs. Herman G. (Erna) Citzler, 77, passed away October 9 at the Eden Home for the Aged in New Braunfels.  She had been ill for 4 ½ months.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, October 11, at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ with Rev. Walter Simpson officiating, assisted by Earl Willoughby.  Burial followed in the Schulenburg City Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Alvin Rauch, Atlan Citzler, Nelson Holz, Kurt Tietjen, Delwin Getschmann, and Danny Gansky.  Honorary pallbearers were Gus Balzer, Eric Munke, Jim Okruhlik, J. J. Bucek, Barney Vornsand, Lloyd Jilek, Fritz Prilop, Fritz Michalke, and Beno Nierlich.

Born on February 13, 1900, near La Grange to Augusta and Paul Holz, she married Herman G. Citzler on June 9, 1920, at the O’Quinn community.  She was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, the American Legion Auxiliary, and the Mary-Martha Circle.

Surviving are her husband, Herman of Schulenburg; two daughters, Mrs. Milton (Evelyn) Kaase of Schulenburg and Mrs. Lloyd T. (Laverne) Prilop of San Antonio; a son, Clinton Citzler of Irving; a brother, Elton Holz of Canyon Lake; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Contributed by Rob Brown

W. B. CLARK

Colorado Citizen, 15 Dec 1881, page 3

PROF. W. B. CLARK, of Winchester, Fayette county, died in this city at 5:20 o'clcock on the 5th inst. aged 73 years. He had been giving dancing lessons for two terms in our city, and was taken suddenly ill with a complication of diseases, which carried him off. He was tenderly cared for by the ladies at Mrs. Thatcher's, where he occupied a room, and also by the Odd Fellows, of which order he was an old and exemplary member. On Monday his remains were conveyed to La Grange by a delegation of both Lodges of our city, where his bereaved relatives and friends met them and conveyed them to Winchester for interment next day. He was an honest, courtly gentleman, of correct principles, and much respected.

GEORGE CLARKSON

La Grange Journal
April 16, 1936 pg. 2

Fishermen Caught Drowned Negro on Trot Line, Tuesday

Jos. Christen, Sr., his son of the same name, Hebert Kohlleffel, and Joe Lewandorski, Farmers of near Ellinger, were given a shocking surprise, Tuesday morning when, “running their trot line” in the Colorado River, five miles East of La Grange.

Instead of finding a large catfish, the dead body of a negro was hanging on the line hook. They promptly notified the Sheriff’s Department. ‘Squire Marburger later held the inquest rendering his verdict that the negro came to his death by drowning.

The dead negro was identified as George Clarkson, aged 20 years, and of the Fayetteville-Carmine section. Surmise is to find that he had sought to “ford” the stream; under his right arm, kept intact with his pants buckle, was his trousers, shoes and other apparel rolled into a bundle.

Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed

MARTHA COCKRILL

The Late Mrs. N. M. Cockrill.

Fayette and Bastrop Counties, particularly the section in and about Cistern have lost one of the earliest settlers in the recent death of Mrs. N.M. Cockrill, who died at Flatonia Friday, February 15, 1924 at 7:50 p.m.

Deceased was born in St. Louis County, Missouri, April 16th, 1835 and had celebrated her 88th birthday last April when she was surrounded by sons, daughters, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

She married December 29th, 1853 to Mr. Cockrill and two years later came to Texas taking up their home at Cistern where the family has resided since and where Mr. and Mrs. Cockrill reared their thirteen children, several remaining in this section of the State while others have gone to distant States and established their homes and five of them with the father have preceded her.  She was a devout Christian and kind neighbor and their home was always one of the hospitable homes of the  Cistern section, and no one appealed in vain at their door for advice or assistance.  For the past twenty eight years, Mrs. Cockrill has been making her home with her son , E.E. Cockrill at Flatonia and it was at his home her tired spirit took it's flight to it's abiding place in the Great Beyond, after an illness of several weeks.

Two daughters and six sons, forty seven grandchildren and thirty great grandchildren remain to mourn the loss of this sainted lady.  The daughters are Mrs. George Renfro, Smithville, and Mrs. Edward House of Los Angeles, California.  The sons are E.L. and S.W. Cockrill of Cistern, B. Cockrill of Smithville, L.Y. Cockrill of Seguin, Claude and E.E. Cockrill of Flatonia, C.N. and C.W. Cockrill of this city are grandson and nephew respectively of the deceased.

Contributed by by Gayle Newkirk

NEWTON M. COCKRILL

Newton M. Cockrill was born in St. Louis County, Missouri on November 24, 1832.  He  moved to Texas when he was 24 years of age and selected as a place of residence, Cistern, Fayette County, where he died on August 6, 1885.

His large family of relations and his numerous friends all bewail his loss as a man in whom there was much to love.  During his sojourn of 29 years in the same community, he succeeded in attaching to himself the love and services of many dependants, the respect of his neighbors, and the hearty goodwill of all.  And if respect and love enriches and makes the happy the next, as it does this life, then our departed friend may well be a happy man.  However the beatitude of the next world is a matter of mere conjecture, but this we do know, that this was a happy life here.  A farmer by profession, he spent his days attending to the various duties entailed by this occupation he had chosen, and those duties were such that he was never idle.  Spending thus his two score years and ten in pursuit of a simple avocation and in a continued round of activity, we say that his was a happy life and a useful one.  For that life is well spent which labors for the happiness of others.  This he did, and not in temporal affords, but the affairs pertaining to their welfare in the life to come.  Not by showing sinners their errors of their way did he accomplish this thing, but by giving others an opportunity, and if he were missed by no one else, the old camp meeting ground at Cistern would still mourn his loss.

His too, was of a generous nature, and his was an hospitable home, where the stranger, friend, or dependent could always find admittance, a hearty welcome and an abundance of refreshments.  No one can say of him be high or low, rich or poor, "I hungered and you gave me no meal; I thirsted and you gave me no drink."

His life was a mighty river with its rippling murmurs flowing on through pleasant fields, on and on, always happy as testified by it's rippling murmur.  Ever useful, as shown by the revolving wheel that furnished bread to mankind; ever hospitable as evident from the breast laid bare and ever ready to receive winged bird of commerce.  In a higher and noble sense, as was this river, was his life too, and as the river drifted into the great sea, so did his life drift out into the sea of eternity.  Let us hope that it there joins the gulf stream of the pure, and that it wound up to dwell forever around the great throne of God.

Became a County Commissioner for Fayette County in 1882.

Contributed by by Gayle Newkirk

BENJAMIN COLLINS

La Grange Journal
Monday, June 7, 1971

Collins Rites held Saturday

Funeral services for Benjamin Collins, 75, of Fayetteville were held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, June 5, at Concord Baptist Church in Round Top with Rev. T. R. Simmons officiating.  Burial was in the Hilderbranch Cemetery in Oldenburg under direction of Pendergrass-Peoples Mortuary.

Collins served in France during World War I and was a member of the deacon’s board of the Concord Baptist Church for 40 years.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Ammie Collins of Fayetteville; two daughters, Mrs. Leezella Baldwin of La Grange and Mrs. Ethel Gilmore of Kindleton; two sons, Bennie Collins of East Bernard and John Collins of La Grange; a sister, Mrs. Virginia Thomas of Portland, Oregon; a brother, Eddy Lovvings of Elgin; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Contributed by Rob Brown

GEORGE COLLINS

Weimar Mercury, 22 Jun 1889, page 2

A stranger supposed to be one George Collins, died suddenly at the restaurant adjoining John Schutz' saloon on Wednesday evening. Judge Hopkins held an inquest, and from the evidence nothing could be obtained to show that he died from other than natural causes.—Argus.

ELIZABETH CONNER

The La Grange Journal
January 16,1936 page 6

Deaths Reported

Died at La Grange, January 11, of tuberculosis; Elizabeth Conner, aged 28 years.

Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed

DR. LAFAYETTE DeWITT COOK

La Grange Journal, Thursday, March 17, 1955

Dr. L. D. Cook

Funeral services for Dr. Lafayette DeWitt Cook, 84, will be held Thursday, March 17, at 2 PM in the St. James Methodist Church the Rev. W. M. Ellison of Austin officiating.  Interment will be made in the La Grange Cemetery.

Dr. Cook, resident of La Grange since 1900 and a practicing physician here, passed away at his home early Sunday morning after a heart attack.  The Negro doctor was well-known and frequently contributed materials for medical journals.  He was also widely known for his agricultural experiments.

He was a native of Jackson, La., where he was born Dec. 10, 1871.

Survivors are his widow; a son, Capt. L. D. Cook Jr. of Baton Rouge, La.; a brother. Hampton Cook of Greenville, Miss.; a sister, Maybell Cassacalvo of St. Paul, Minn.; and two grandchildren.

Contributed by Rob Brown

LEON JOE COOK

La Grange Journal, Wednesday, November 25, 1981

Cook

Funeral services for Leon Joe Cook, 75-year-old Fayette County carpenter, were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 25, at the Koenig-Peel Funeral Home, Inc. Chapel here with burial in the La Grange City Cemetery.  The Rev. W. C. Harting officiated.

Mr. Cook passed away Monday in Fayette Memorial Hospital.

Born in Fayetteville on August 28, 1906, he was a son of Charlie and Pauline Miller Cook.  He was married to Irene Hlinsky on August 16, 1930, in La Grange.  He was a member of the SPJST.

Surviving are his wife, Irene of La Grange; a son and daughter-in-law, Harry and Annie Cook of La Grange; three sisters, Dela Stibora, Elsie Zatopek, and Lillie Wagner, all of Ellinger; two brothers, Albert and Henry Cook, both of Ellinger; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and a sister.

Contributed by Rob Brown

RICHARD V. COOK

Colorado Citizen, August 23, 1877, page 3

Death of Hon. R. V. Cook.—With feeling of unfeigned sorrow we announce the death of this gentleman, at his rsidence in Columbus, at 9 o’clock Monday night. The disease which took him from us was congestion, and its work very sudden. He was taken violently ill at 3 o’clock Sunday evening and died the succeeding night. Col. Cook was an old resident of the place, having commenced the practice of law here in 1856. He had served the people several times in an official capacity, representing us last in the Senate in ‘66 after which he withdrew from active participation in politics until the last Presidential election when he was Elector upon the Tilden and Hendrick’s ticket for the Fifth District. He was a gentlman of positive character and varied information, many years’ ago being a contributer for this paper, and a valued correspondent of the State Gazette, under the nom de plume of “Clio,” and occesionally wrote interesting papers for the Galveston News. An appropriae obituary has been promised us for next issue. He was a man with many friends, of Christian principles, devoted to his wife and daughter, and will be sadly missed in this community. His remains were sent to Fayette county for interment. Peace to his memory.

Colorado Citizen, August 30, 1877, page 3

The news of the sudden death, on last Monday night, of Col.. R. V. Cook, of Columbus, reached here early Tuesday morning, casting a gloom over our community. Here he had many warm and personal friends who unite in a just tribute of respect ... departed worth. Col. Cook came to Texas in 1831[?] and located in this county, at Fayetteville, where he commenced his career in law, in which profession he subsequently distinguished himself. From a successful practice of his profession, he was . . . during his twenty two years residence in Columbus, to fill many postitions of honor and trust. His opinions of the rights of the South were borne gallantly by him as Captain of a company through the four years of the late war. He represented this district as Senator in the Legislature of '66 during Gov. Throckmorton's administration, making an able, active and energetic member. The Democratic State Convention, held in Galveston, January, 1876, appointed him Elector for this Congreessional District, when he became the standard bearer of those principles that made this government, and his sound conservative speeches aided our country im the return to those principles that we are today enjoying. He was a man of great moral worth, resting his hope for a companionship in eternity upon the religion of Christ.—Fayette County Record.

RUBEKA COOK

EILERT & MARTHA CORDES

Weimar Mercury
29 Feb 1924, page 2

AN UNFORTUNATE AFFAIR.

News was received Tuesday afternoon of a very unfortunate affair that occurred at the home of Eilert Cordes, who lived upon his farm near Oldenburg. The information given was to the effect that both Mr. Cordes and his wife had been shot to death shortly after two o'clock that afternoon, and particulars later obtained from the sheriff's office confirmed the report and also gave the information that one gun had been used; the wife met her death first, then the gun was turned upon the husband, who blotted out his life.

Cause for the unfortunate affair is only surmised. A son, instructed by the father to look after the closing of a gate to prevent the cattle from roaming on to other fields, essayed to carry out the instructions, and upon his return, and when near the stable, he heard a shot. He paused, and resuming his jouney to the home heard another shot; hastening into the home he found the bodies of his parents, eight feet apart, upon the floor of a room.

The gun used was a single-barrel shot gun. Both had been shot in the breast. — LaGrange Journal.

FENTON (RED) CORNELSON

The Schulenburg Sticker
Thursday, November 28, 1968

“Red” Cornelson, Veteran Musician, Found Dead Wed.

The body of Fenton “Red” Cornelson, well-known veteran South Texas musician, was found last Wednesday, November 20, in a shallow lily pond next to the American Legion clubhouse at El Campo.

Wharton County Deputy Sheriff Wilbur Mitchell stated the veteran “ragtime” piano player apparently suffered a heart attack after leaving the clubhouse and stumbled into four feet of water.  Justice of the Peace, C. F. Drapela of El Campo ruled the death was due to accidental drowning.

Cornelson, who claimed to have originated “ragtime” piano music in a San Francisco hotel room 60 years ago, spent most of his colorful musical career entertaining South Central Texans with his own orchestra.

Funeral services were held Thursday, November 21, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the Wheeler Funeral Home in El Campo.  Burial was in El Campo’s Oaklawn Memorial Park.

Survivor’s are his wife, Mrs. Olga (Steinmann) Cornelson of El Campo; a daughter, Mrs. Elaine Trammell of Garwood; two sons, Ray C. Cornelson and Bruce O. Cornelson, both of El Campo and a sister, Mrs. Katy Bowen of Sugar Land.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, William and Larry Cornelson and Mrs. Henry (Emmie) Herder of Sugar Land.

Localites attending the services were Oscar Gresser, Mrs. Augusta Gresser, Mrs. Lavina Russek, Mrs. J. J. Bucek and Mrs. Wilburn Wagner.

Contributed by Rob Brown

MRS. HENRY CORNELSON

Weimar Mercury, 8 Sep 1894, page 2

Schulenburg Sticker:
After many weeks of illness and patient suffering the death of Mrs. Henry Cornelson occurred at their home in this city last Sunday night. The deceased lady was at the time of her demise in the prime of life, being 36 yers. She ws born and raised in Fayette county, where she leaves many warm and dear friends and a loving husband and four children to mourn their irreparable loss. The interment took place at the city cemetery at 4:30 p. m. Monday.

LARRY CORNELSON, JR.

The Schulenburg Sticker, Thursday, January 23, 2003

Larry Cornelson Jr.

Larry Cornelson Jr., who resided at 7326 Corian Park in San Antonio, died on Wednesday, Jan. 15 in Schulenburg at age 77 years, 7 months, 22 days.

The funeral was held in Haskell on Monday, Jan. 20 at 10 a.m., followed by interment there.

Born in Schulenburg on May 24, 1925, he was the son of Larry Cornelson Sr. and Ruth Cornelson Balzer and step-son of Gus Balzer.  He attended Schulenburg High School.  On Dec. 22, 1949, he married Betty Balzer in Sagerton.  Retired from the military at the time of his death, Mr. Cornelson served with the 82nd Airborne division and U.S. Air Force Security Service.  He was a member of the Methodist Church.

He is survived by a daughter, Kathryn Sue Cornelson of Lewisville; a son, Douglas Wayne Cornelson of Hana, Maui, Hawaii; and a brother, Bill Cornelson of Wimberley.

Preceding him in death were his parents, step-father and wife; and a sister, Barbara Chromcak.

Holden-McCauley Funeral Home of Haskell was in charge of arrangements.

Contributed by Rob Brown

LARRY CORNELSON, SR.

The Schulenburg Sticker, Friday, January 4, 1946

Sad Death of Larry Cornelson, Sr.

One of the saddest duties of the average newspaper man is to record the death of a close friend, and in recording the death of Larry Cornelson, Sr., we feel our inability to express our sentiments and tell of the manifold virtues of this truly good man.

Larry had been somewhat ailing for about ten days, but had been able to be up and down, however, on last Saturday afternoon, he suffered a heart attack and was immediately rushed to the Hallettsville Hospital where every effort was made to revive him but all to no avail, and at 10:30 Saturday night December 29 the Angel of Death called and his spirit passed quietly on.

Knowing him for many years, we were at all times attracted toward him, and we regarded him as one of the truest and best friends we ever possessed.  A man every inch of him, true as steel to his friends, without a semblance of deceit about him, displaying the same cheerful temperament under any and all circumstances.  His cheerful disposition always looking on the bright side of life, no matter how discouraging the circumstances, was truly remarkable and always marked him as a man of most even temperament.

Larry was born in Schulenburg on February 27, 1893, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Cornelson, where he grew to manhood and at the time of his death had attained the age of 52 years, ten months and two days.

He was known throughout the state as a first class musician, and at one time formed his own orchestra.  He was a first class radio man and for some time has operated a Radio Repair Shop here in Schulenburg.

On July 9, 1923, he was united in marriage to Miss Ruth Mensing of La Grange, and to this union three children were born, two sons, Larry Jr., and Billy, and one daughter, Barbara Jean.  Larry, Jr., has been serving in the Army of Occupation in Germany since V-E Day, however, at the time of death of his father was on the high seas, enroute home, having sailed on the Queen Mary for New York last Friday.

Funeral services were held from the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home Monday afternoon, with interment in the Schulenburg City Cemetery.  Rev. Bahnsen, Lutheran minister, was in charge of the services.

Surviving are his grief stricken widow, Mrs. Ruth Mensing Cornelson, two sons, Larry, Jr., in the army, and Billy, and one daughter, Barbara Jean, at home, two brothers, William Cornelson of Schulenburg, and Fenton “Red” Cornelson of El Campo; two sisters, Mrs. Emmie Herder and Mrs. Katie Bowen of Sugar Land, besides many other relatives.

The large gathering of friends from far and near that assembled to join in the last sad tributes to his memory and the vast wealth of beautiful floral offerings gave evidence of the esteem in which he was held.

Our heart is saddened over the death of our friend, yet we bow in humble submission to the will of the Father, knowing that we will in time understand why Larry was taken from us at a time when life held out for him so many hopes and aspirations.

God be merciful to the bereaved ones left behind, is our sincere prayer.

Contributed by Rob Brown

TILLIE BRUEGMAN CORNELSON

The Schulenburg Sticker
Thursday, November 12, 1981

Mrs. Cornelson Funeral Held

Mrs. William (Tillie) Cornelson of Schulenburg passed away on Friday, Nov. 6 at the Colonial Nursing Home here following a long illness.  She reached the age of 96 years, 11 months, 6 days.

Funeral services were held on Monday, Nov. 9 at 2:30 p.m. at the St. Paul United Church of Christ, with Rev. Walter Simpson officiating.  Interment was in the Schulenburg City Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Mike Wagner, Bill Cornelson, E. J. Chromcak, Tommy Chromcak, John Dillard and Herbert Lehman.

Honorary pallbearers included Gus Balzer, Larry Cornelson, Johnnie Tumis, E. W. Kasper, J. J. Bucek and Fritz Prilop.

The daughter of the late Christian and Fredericka Bruegman, she was born on Nov. 15, 1884 in Swiss Alp.  She married William Cornelson on Dec. 27, 1908 in Schulenburg.  A life-long resident of this area, she was a member of the St. Paul United Church of Christ and 60-year member of Lodge 14 of the Order of the Sons of Hermann.

She is survived by a daughter, Cora Wagner of Schulenburg; a sister, Mollie Hodanek of Flatonia; a grandson, Mike Wagner of Lake Jackson; and three great-grandchildren, Sean Wagner, Tricia Wagner and Jeffrey Wagner, all of Lake Jackson.

Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

Contributed by Rob Brown

DOLORES ANN PARGAC CORPORRON

Schulenburg Sticker, 26 Feb 2009, page 3

Dolores Ann Corporron

Dolores Ann Corporron, 73, passed away Sunday, Jan. 4 after a 2 1/2-year battle with ovarian cancer.

She was born Dolores Pargac on Nov. 27, 1935 to Alfred and Annie Pargac on the family farm in Lavaca County. She attended high school in Schulenburg. Soon after graduation, she married her high school sweetheart, Jim Corporron. Together, they moved with the Air Force to Biloxi, Miss. and Tampa, Fla., before settling in Houston in 1957. Through the years, the Corporrons enjoyed many weekends at their farm south of Schulenburg, and retired there in 1994. “Dolores’ family was the joy and focus of her life. She was a loving wife, devoted Mom, special Aunt Dollie, and big-hearted Momo to her grandkids,” her family writes. “She was the happiest when surrounded by family, who were always welcome and well-fed in her home.” Mrs. Corporron had a close-knit and cherished circle of friends. Together, they bowled, played the slots and played cards, Mrs. Corporron’s favorite pastimes. The friendship, love and laughter they shared over the years were held close to her heart.

Mrs. Corporron is survived by her husband of 54 years; twin sons, Randy Corporron and wife Kay, and Rodney Corporron and wife Barbara; daughter Diane Goulden and husband Doug; eight grandchildren, Kristin, Ryan, Connor McKenna, Calie, Riley, Hannah and Elaine; a sister, Patricia Ulrich and husband Harris; and beloved nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

“Dolores faced her disease with determination and a smile. Her concern for the well-being of her family and friends was always a priority over the concern for herself,” according to the family.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Jan. 7 at 10 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, followed by interment in the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Dolores Corporron Memorial Fund for Ovarian Cancer, c/o MD. Anderson Cancer Center, PO Box 4486, Houston, TX 77030-4486, or St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 1010 Lyons, Schulenburg, TX 78956.

Contributed by Matt Cross

KUBEN COTTON

La Grange Journal
Thursday, February 8, 1934

Deaths Reported

Died at Plum, January 28, of paralysis; Kuben Cotton, colored, aged about 109 years.

Transcribed by Connie F. Sneed

FRANK COUFAL

La Grange Journal
1978

Funeral services for Frank Coufal, 94, of Route 2, Fayetteville were held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, November 2, at the Knesek Chapel in Fayetteville with Reverend Gordon Hejl and Reverend Woodrow Yates of Bellville officiating. Burial was in the Brethren Cemetery in Industry under direction of Koening Funeral Home.

Mr. Coufal, a farmer and rancher, died October 31 in the Sweetbriar Nursing Home in Bellville. He was 94.

Born December 6, 1883, in Willow Springs, he was a son of Joseph and Theresa Marek Coufal. He was married in August of 1908 to Marie Bubela. He was a lifetime Fayetteville area resident.

Surviving are his wife, Marie of Fayetteville; two daughters, Mrs. A.W. (Leona) Wied and Mrs. Frederick J. (Theresa) Ross, both of Fayetteville; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Krenek and Mrs. Lawrence Kulhanek, both of Fayetteville; three brothers, Willis and Emil Coufal of Fayetteville and Alvin Coufal of Shelby; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Contributed by Brenda Simek

MARIE BUBELA COUFAL

La Grange Journal
1986

Last Rites for Mrs. Marie Coufal, 97, of Route 2 Fayetteville, were conducted Friday at 2 P.M. at the Knesek Chapel in Fayetteville with Mr. Leon Bridges officiating. Interment was in the Industry Brethren Cemetery.

Mrs. Coufal, widow of the late Frank Coufal, passed away Wednesday in Bohne Hospital in Brenham.

She was born in Fayetteville October 12, 1888, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bubela. She was united in marriage with Mr. Coufal August 18, 1908. Mrs. Coufal was a member of the Church of Christ.

Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-laws, Leona and Alex Wied and Theresa and Fred Ross all of Fayetteville; and six grandchildren, Alex Wied IV of Leesville, Louisiana, Larry E. and J. Perry Wied of Houston, John W. Wied of La Grange, Frederick Ross Jr. of El Paso and Theresa Pierce of Houston.

Her husband and one grandson, J. Allen Wied preceded her in death.

Koening-Peel Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements.

Contributed by Brenda Simek

MARY WILLIFORD COULSON

The La Grange Journal
Thursday January 17, 1935

Aged Woman Citizen Dies At Muldoon Wednesday, Jan. 9

From Mrs. L.W. Miller of Muldoon who was in La Grange, Saturday, the Journal learned of the death of an aged woman resident of the Muldoon section, Mrs. Mary Coulson, who had been ill for a week.  She was 79 years, 3 months and 7 days old. The remains were placed to rest last Friday, January 11, Rev. G.B. McLane officiating. Mrs. Coulson died Wednesday, January 9.

Deceased had lived in Muldoon all of her natural life; her maiden name was Mary Williford. She was twice married, her first husband being Wm. Monir, and to this union there was born three children; several years after the death of Mr. Minor she became the wife of J.C. Coulson, who died more than twenty years ago. Three children by the last marriage, and 18 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren survive. A daughter by her first marriage preceded the mother about thirty years ago.

Mrs. Coulson, says our informant, was beloved by everyone in the village of Muldoon, being a Christian woman, devout and maintaining her faith throughout all adversities. 

Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed

FRANK COWDEN

La Grange Journal
June 18, 1936 pg. 7

Frank Cowden Dies

This, Monday morning, our people were shocked when a message was received from New Orleans stating Frank R. Cowden had passed away. Mr. Cowden and wife left here early Saturday morning for New Orleans to visit his sister. The remains will arrive here Tuesday and the funeral will be held from the Baptist church, Wednesday morning.

Mr. Cowden has many friends here and over the state; he has been a salesman for the Cowden Grocery Company for many yeas; he was a good husband and will be missed by everyone. His wife, sister, and other relatives survive him.

Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed

EDWIN HOOD COWDIN

Weimar Mercury, 18 Jun 1898, page 5

Flatonia Argus:

Died, Edwin Hood Cowdin, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Cowdin, aged three weeks and twenty hours, died Wednesday morning at 4 o'clock and was buried in the city cemetery in the afternoon of the same day, at 5 o'clock.

ELIZABETH LILLIAN BOWMAN COX

Elizabeth Lillian Bowman Cox, a resident of St. Joseph's Nursing Home, passed away Monday, August 8 [2005]. Born December 14, 1914, to the union of Katerina Moellenberndt of LaGrange, Texas and Harry Bowman of Cedartown, Georgia, she was the granddaughter of Frederika and Heinrich Moellenberndt of LaGrange, Texas, and M. H. Bowman and Permelia Collins Bowman of Cedartown, Georgia.

Elizabeth was the first librarian of the Fayette Memorial Library in LaGrange, Texas. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Monroe. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Cox, sister Lois Beckham, and brother Edward Bowman. She is survived by her daugher Lois Ferguson and husband, Gary, and granddaughters Laurie Ferguson of Monroe and Katie Ferguson of New Orleans. Other family members included sister-in-law Mozelle Oertli of Arlington, Texas, Marion Ferguson and the Mike Ferguson family of Los Angeles.

The family extends gratitude to the staff of St. Joseph's for their loving care over the past six years, to Dr. Art Yarbrough and staff, and to Hospice Care of Louisiana.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, August 11, at 10 a.m. in Smithville, Texas, under the direction of Marrs-Jones Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 13, at 4 p.m. in Monroe at Trinity Lutheran Church.

Photo and obituary ontributed by Lois Ferguson

META EMILY CREPPON

The Colorado County Citizen, October 29, 1981, Pg. 3

META EMILY CREPPON

Funeral services for Meta Emily Vibron Creppon, 97, of Needville were held Tuesday at the First Baptist Church of La Grange with the Revs. Garret Creppon and John Jenson officiating.  Mrs. Creppon was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Garhard Creppon; one son, Jacob Creppon; one sister, Lena Gilliam, and five brothers.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church in La Grange and a member of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas.

She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Charles (Beatrice) Kosler of Rosenberg, Mrs. Albert (Ruby) Inge of Smithville, Mrs. Charles W. (Jessie Lee) Klanke of Houston and Mrs. Julius (Gussie Lee) of Richmond; one son, Earnes Garhard Creppon of  Fort Worth.  Mrs. Creppon also leaves 11 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and seven great-great grandchildren. 

Transcribed by David Hahn

ELIZABETH CREUZBAUER

Weimar Mercury, 13 Feb 1892, page 3

The death of Mrs. Elizabeth Creuzbaur at her farm near Schulenburg, Saturday at 7:30 a. m., was a severe blow to her many friends in this city, where she had resided for a number of years. The cause of her death is given as capilary bronchitis, the sequel of la grippe. At the time of her death Mrs. Creuzbaur was in her 57th year. She came to Texas when she was about 8 years of age, and had been a resident of this portion of the state ever since. She married a Captain Creuzbaur, and the result of this union was five children, three sons and two [daughters] all of whom are living. They were all present at the bedside during her last moments, and gave her every attention. She was a most excellent lady, kind and hospitable to all, ready at all times to extend aid to the sick and suffering, and the community feels that it has lost a valued citizen. Her remains were interred by the side of her husband at High Hill, Fayette county, a number from this city attended the burial. To the bereaved relatives of the deceased THE MERCURY extends heartfelt sympathy.

JOHN Y. CRISWELL

Dallas Morning News
13 Oct 1896

Mortuary

Criswell—Flatonia, Fayette Co., Tex., Oct. 8—
John Y. Criswell, an old resident of this county, a Texas veteran and ex president of the Texas Veterans' association, died yesterday at Waco, where he had gone for his health. He was said to be 84 years old. The funeral took place today.

Contributed by Debbie Hanson

MRS. JOHN Y. CRISWELL

Weimar Mercury, 23 Apr 1898, page 4

Flatonia, Tex., April 17.—Mrs. E. Y. Crisswell [sic.] died yesterday at Waco at the age of 65 and was buried here to-day in the city cemetery. Mrs. Crisswell was the wife of E. Y. Crisswell [sic.], a Mexican war veteran, who died about a year ago at Waco.

LUNA CROCKETT

Weimar Mercury
7 Dec 1895, page 2

Express Special: Flatonia, Texas, Nov. 28.—Died today, at 12 o'clock, Mrs. Luna Crockett, passed away at the residence of her sister, Mrs. H. W. Harrison.

GUS CROOK

Weimar Mercury, 1 Jan 1898, page 5

Schulenburg, Texas, December 29.—Gus Crook, a former citizen of this place, but lately of Guatemala, committed suicide this morning by shooting himself through the brain. Financial trouble is supposed to have been the cause.

Contributed by Debbie Hanson

MIKE CUNNINGHAM

Weimar Mercury, 12 Nov 1892, page 2

Muldoon, Tex., Nov. 9.—Mike Cunningham, a section man, was run over by a hand car and killed. They were [attempting] to remove the hand car from the track to let the passenger train pass when the hand car in running down the embankment ran over him, with the above result.