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MARIA DACHSee newspaper article contributed by Vanessa Burzynski about death of Maria Dach.THOMAS DALYLa Grange Journal Thomas Daly Dies At Gregory, Texas Buried At La GrangeThe body of Thomas Daly of Gregory, Texas, was brought to La Grange Monday night, and placed in state at the home of Miss O. H. Harlgel, where funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 4:30 o’clock, Rev. Guy B. Duff, pastor of the local Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment was made at the old cemetery, at the side of his wife, who preceded him in 1922. Few in La Grange knew the deceased; his wife, nee Miss Fredricke Ruhland, was born and reared in La Grange; her father Henry Ruhland lived on Jefferson Street where now stands the home of Dr. Ivan Knolle. Many of our old citizens will remember the family. Mr. and Mrs. Daly were united in marriage in San Antonio, February 1895; deceased at that time was engineer on the S.A. & A.P. passenger run from San Antonio to Corpus. Prior to that service he was with the Southern Pacific Lines. At his death he was 82 years, 10 months, and 5 days old. For the past 40 or more years he had been a member of the Masonic fraternity; the local lodge, Lafayette No. 34, had charge of the burial service, at the cemetery. Surviving him are his four children: Mrs. Edward (Lucille) Gallagher, Ruhland H. Daly, Miss Marie and Thomas Daly, Jr. Deceased retired from railway service in 1918, locating at Gregory, on a farm, where he continued to live until his death. Transcribed by Stacy N. SneedFRANK DANEKThe Weimar Mercury News Special: Warrenton, Tex., Nov. 15.—Frank Danek, a Bohemian, was killed late yesterday evening near Oldenburg. Danek drove the horses of a negro boy off his sugar cane and told him to keep them off or his fther would have to pay damages. The youth became enraged. Danek was knocked down with a rock, and while insensible was stabbed to death. The murderer is not yet 15 years of age. ROSIE BUSCHMIHLE DANISCHThe Fayette County Record Mrs. Rosie Danisch Rites Held TuesdayMrs. Rosie Danisch, 33, of near Weimar, passed away at the family home Monday. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. with burial at Schulenburg, Rev. L. Goertz officiating. Nee Miss Rosie Buschmihle, she was born Sept. 16, 1904 and had been a resident of Faytette county practically all of her life. In 1928 she was married to Herman Danisch, who survives together with two daughters, Ruby Mary and Rosalie; two sisters, Mrs. Sophie Byers of Houston and Mrs. Lena Krauskopp of Hallettsville; and two brothers, Joe Buschmihle and Frank Buschmihle. Koenig Funeral Home directed the funeral. Contributed by Kathy CarterJ. AD. DARBYWeimar Mercury West Point, Feb. 22.—Capt. J. Ad Darby died at this place this morning at the age of 74, after a long illness. He was born in Alabama in 1830, and with his father moved to Texas in 1838, settling in Washington county, Texas, moving to Fayette county and settling near West Point in 1840, remaining there until his death. He was a member of the famous Green's brigade, and fought through Texas, Mississippi, Louisiana and New Mexico. He was captured near Vicksburg, Miss., and sent to Johnson Island prison near Chicago, where he remained thirteen months, and was finally discharged. Afther the war he returned to Texas, where he followed the mercantile business, planting and stock raising until the time of his death. One child, a daughter, survives. him. MR. DATTNERWeimar Mercury Flatonia, Texas, June 30.—The town was startled yesterday evening by the announcement of the sudden death of Mr. Dattner. Deceased was a blacksmith, and had been at work during the day at his shop. At about 5 p.m., while striking at the anvil, he fell to the ground and died within thirty minutes. The attending physician pronouced it a case of sunstroke. W. N. DAVIDSONThe Weimar Mercury LaGrange News: Capt. W. N. Davison dropped dead at the Confederate home in Austin last Wednesday. His death was [caused] by heart disease. Deceased was for many years a citizen of Fayette county, of which he was once sheriff. He was a native of Shelbyville, Tenn., but had for forty years been a citizen of Texas. LELIA DAVISLa Grange JournalFebruary 1, 1940 Mrs. Lelia DavisMrs. Lelia Davis, wife of Ollie Davis, died at the La Grange Hospital, Thursday, January 25, aged 41 years, 7 months and 25 days; she had been ill for two weeks. Funeral services were held at the family home at Muldoon, Friday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, Koenig Funeral Home in charge. Mrs. Davis was born in Bellville, Texas, May 30, 1898, and in the year 1919 she was united in marriage with Ollie Davis and located at Muldoon. She was a member of the Methodist church and was insured in the La Grange Burial Association. Surviving is her husband and the following sons and daughters: Eugene and Harvey James Davis at home; Misses Luella, Estella and Dovie Mae, also at home; sisters surviving are: Mrs. Howard Tredway of Flatonia and Mrs. Henry Brown of Muldoon; brothers are: George, Henry and Albert Bell of Muldoon and Jesse Bell of Flatonia. Contributed by Rob BrownMRS. E. J. DAYWeimar Mercury Died at LaGrange, September 31st, 1895, Mrs. E. J. Day, wife of Mr. R. F. Day. EDGAR A. DECHERD, JR.Weimar Mercury Flatonia Man Dead.Flatonia, Tex., April 21.—Edgar A. Decherd, Jr., aged 25, died Monday at the home of his mother and was buried Tuesday morning. He is survived by his mother and a brother. VICTOR DEDEK
Lockhart Post Register, December 1, 1921 Tragedy in Niederwald CommunityVictor Dedek was found dead near his home in the Niederwald community sometime after 12 o'clock Monday morning. Sheriff Walter M. Ellison received a phone call and arrived at the place where Dedek lay in the pasture about 2 o'clock Monday morning. He came to town and took Justice of the Peace W. R. Clark and County Attorney Fred L. Blundell to the scene and an investigation was made. It seems that the place where Dedek and his wife were sleeping was entered about midnight by a man with a gun who threatened Dedek who ran into a pasture having no clothing but an undershirt. The wife of Dedek grappled with the man who entered the home but was unable to keep him from following her husband. Dedek is said to have run to a Mexican's house but only the Mexican's wife was at home and there the pursuer came upon Dedek and beat him with the shotgun. Through help of the Mexican woman, Dedak again escaped his pursuer and ran into the pasture. The pursuer then left and after a time Dedek's wife went and called her husband but failing to receive a response sent her 2 sons who were away from home at the time of the attack but had returned. The boys took a lantern and found their father who was dead. It was then that Sheriff Ellison was called. The officers found on the body of the dead man evidence of a severe beating. An arm was broken and there were many ugly bruises on the head. The body also bore scratches supposed to have been received as he fled through the brush. The officers placed under arrest and brought to Lockhart and placed in jail Joe Zaleski a double brother-in-law of the dead man. Zaleski is said to have been incensed against Dedek because he heard that Dedak had reported that he, Zaleski, had whipped his, Zaleski's wife. Many reports in connection with the case would not be proper for publication at this time." Photo and obituary contributed by Jaime Teas Dilger. Victor Dedek was married first to Mary Dornak Jul 26, 1898 in LaGrange and second to Anna/Annie Zaleski on April 15, 1914 in Schulenburg at St. Rose Catholic Church. Please contact Jaime if you know where Victor Dedek or his first wife was buried or Mary Dedek's death date.DR. FRIEDRICH A. DENCKERLa Grange Journal Dr. F. A. Denkert, a resident of Cedar vicinage, and an old resident of this county, died one day last week. He had lived in Texas, fifty years and was greatly esteemed by those who knew him. Contributed by Rob BrownJULIA DENCKERLa Grange Journal, 27 Oct 1932 Taken To HospitalMiss Julia Denker, residing in the Cedar neighborhood, was brought to the La Grange Hospital, Saturday evening; later a surgical operation was performed, to relieve her of an annoying appendix and gall stones. This, Monday afternoon the patient is reported to be resting well and her condition very favorable.Contributed by Rob BrownLa Grange Journal, 27 Oct 1932 JULIA DENCKER SUCCUMBSMiss Julia Dencker, aged 67 years, a life-long resident of Cedar, this county, died at the La Grange Hospital, 25 October 1932, Tuesday afternoon at 5 o'clock, after an illness of only a few days. Miss Dencker was the last survivor of the family of Dr. and Mrs. Friedrich Dencker, who, in the early days, were among the most respected people of this county. Her mother died when she was 14 years old, her father died 36 years ago. The happiest days of her life were her childhood days, she frequently referred to them as such. Her interested friends and relatives had suggested that she remove to La Grange in order to be near her, but no, she cherished the memories of the long ago, remained on the farm left her by her parents, enjoyed raising fine stock, treated them humane and thus spent her last days, not in the old folks home, but in a small cottage erected on the highway several years ago. Miss Dencker was an educated woman, fond of music, of good voice, an excellent pianist. Neighbor's children ever found a welcome at her home. She was born 21 August 1865. The family consisted of Dr. and Mrs. Dencker and four daughters. Louise died in infancy; two, Mrs. Gertrude Bauch and Mrs. Minna Bauch, each left two sons, Carl and Rudolph Bauch of Goliad, Fritz and Willie Bauch of Mexico and California, who with their families are her only survivors. The funeral will be held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Knigge in La Grange, Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock; interment will be at the Cedar Cemetery. FRANK DERRY, Jr.Colorado Citizen, 8 Jun 1882, page 2 Frank Derry, jr., colored, living a few miles from town, committed suicide one day last week, by cutting his throat and jumping into a water tank. It seems he contemplated hanging himself, as a rope ws found attached to the limb of a tree near where he committed the deed. But he doubtless thought he would make quicker and surer work of it, by terminating his existence in the manner he did. The Argus heard that unrequited love was the moving cause of rash act, but cannot vouch for its authenticity.—Argus. JOSEPH BURTON DIBRELLLa Grange Journal, April 19, 1934, Page Two Judge Joseph Burton DibrellResolutions of Sympathy Whereas, it has pleased the Almighty to remove from our midst, Judge Joseph Burton Dibrell, a member of the Ladies’ Cemetery Association and Whereas, the Association has lost a loyal friend and member, RESOLVED, that we extend to the bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy; and be it further RESOLVED, that as a comforting expression of the high esteem the departed enjoyed, we offer this consolation and sympathy. RESOLVED, that a copy of these resolutions be furnished the family of the departed, be placed on the minutes and also published in the La Grange Journal. Mrs. J. H. Killough Transcribed by Connie F. SneedCHRISTIAN DIERSLa Grange Journal Christian DiersEnfeebled, having reached the age of 88 years, 2 months and 9 days, and apparently contented to answer the call, Christian Diers fell peacefully asleep last Friday morning. Armistice for him meant a rest from earthly cares, a journey hence to join his departed wife who had preceded him to the grave several years. Sunday afternoon funeral services were held by Rev. A. E. Moebus, at the Trinity Hill Lutheran church west from La Grange, and interment was made in the cemetery near the church. Rev. Moebus paid a tribute, well merited to the aged citizen, and reviewed his connection with the church and his long and useful citizenship in the county. Many friends joined the immediate relatives at the cemetery and shared their sorrow. Koenig Funeral Home had charge of the funeral. Christian Diers was born in Germany, Sept. 2, 1850; immigrating to Texas in 1872, he first settled at Warrenton, Fayette county, later removing to the Trinity Hill section. He was united in marriage with Miss Meta Renken and pursued the life of [a farmer] ----- until 16 years ago when he removed to the city, purchasing the home formerly occupied by the late C. H. Steinmann and family. Surviving him are his three sons: Geo. And Gerhard of La Grange, and Henry of near La Grange; two daughters: Mrs. H. C. Ritter of La Grangeand Mrs. R. Osthoff of Lincoln, Lee county. Surviving also are 14 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Two sisters, Marguerite Klarman, and Cratine Lamken, in Germany, also survive Mr. Diers. Mr. Diers was one of those plain, honest citizens of whom only the kindest words may be spoken. He had, and encouraged, the happy faculty of being friendly, and was a devout christian, as implies his surname. One daughter, the wife of a Lutheran minister, and one grandson, a Lutheran missionary in China, amply gives impetus to his faith. May he rest peacefully. Contributed by Rob BrownEMMA DIETRICHWeimar Mercury, 21 Dec 1907, page 1 Houston Post Special: FRANZ DIETRICHWeimar Mercury Schulenburg Sticker: Mr. Franz Dietrich, an honorable and well-to-do farmer, who had been suffering for over a year with dropsy, died at his residence four and a half miles southeast of town last Friday, Dec. 7, and was buried in the Catholic cemetery here last Saturday afternoon. He leaves a wife and seven children. |
MABEL WILLENBERG DIETRICHLa Grange Journal Death of Mrs. Mabel DietrichAgain the curtain of the unknown future has been turned aside and the spirit of Mrs. Mabel, wife of Will Dietrich, has passed beyond its folds and into the great unfathomed Beyond. Again the harsh hand of Death has been laid upon the wife of but a year; and the young husband mourns the loss of the idol of his soul! Young in years – entering upon life’s billows hopeful of a joyous journey and with the meridian of their lives far in the distance, the dark storm clouds came and sadly touched them. Mrs. Dietrich died at Fayetteville, on Sunday, Sept. 2d, in the twenty-fourth year of her age after a long and painful illness of consumption. She was the daughter of Rev. Willenberg, a clergyman of the Presbyterian faith, who, together with the mother, died while the daughter was quite young. All of her girlhood days were spent in La Grange, and her many schoolmates and friends grieve at her early demise. On the 10th of August, 1899, she became the wife of Will Dietrich, jeweler of this town. The wedding took place in New York city, and the couple made an extensive trip over the continent; but it soon became apparent that the same disease which had carried off others of her relatives was fastening its grip upon her, and a change of climate was sought. Some months were spent at Fort Davis, in the northwestern portion of the state, but the relief was but temporary, and some two months ago the couple came to Fayetteville – Mr. Dietrich’s boyhood home. It was evident the end was gradually drawing nigh, and the husband, his sister and aged mother, did all loving hands could devise to lighten the dissolution. The remains were brought to this city, accompanied by the husband, relatives and friends, for burial, on the noon train of Monday, and deposited in the Willenberg home – relatives of the deceased – until three p.m. when the funeral services were held in part by the Rev. Brooksof the M. E. church, and concluded at the grave. Fifty-five carriages, many of them heavily laden; escorted the remains to the final resting place. The heart of this community goes out in sympathy to the bereaved husband, and may the voice that stilled the storm stay his sorrow. Contributed by Rob BrownWILLIAM J. DIPPELLa Grange Journal, Thursday, October 14, 1948 William J. Dippel Dies At Round TopWilliam J. Dippel, 77, life-long resident of the Round Top community, passed away at his home Sunday night after a lengthy illness. Funeral services were held at the Von Minden Funeral Home Chapel at Round Top Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. A. B. Weiss officiating, Koenig Funeral Home directing, and interment was made in the Townsend Cemetery. Mr. Dippel was born near Round Top on May 20, 1871, and on Dec. 29, 1895 was united in marriage with Miss Johanna Ahlhorn. Beside his widow, he leaves three daughters, Mrs. Albert Marburger of Round Top, Mrs. Otto Kiel of near Carmine and Mrs. Wm. Mueller of Shelby; four sons, Hubert and Delwin of Round Top, Clinton of Burton and Vastine Dippel of Fayetteville; three brothers, Henry and Edwin of Round Top and Arthur Dippel of Woodsboro; one step-brother, George Dippel of Round Top; and six grandchildren.Contributed by Rob BrownFIRMINA ANDERS DITTRICHThe Weimar Mercury Mrs. Dittrich Funeral Held at DubinaFuneral services for Mrs. Robert (Firmina) Dittrich, 64, of Austin were held Tuesday, June 26, at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Dubina with Rev. Arnold Anders, Rev. Benton Thurmond and Rt. Rev. Msgr. Victor G. Schmidtzinsky officiating. Burial was in the parish cemetery. The Rosary was recited Sunday evening at Cook-Walden Funeral Home in Austin by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Edward C. Matocha, and mass was concelebrated at St. Louis Catholic Church in Austin Monday morning by Rev. Michael Mulvay, Rt. Rev. Msgr. Edward C. Matocha, and Rev. Fred Bomar. The Rosary was recited Monday afternoon and evening at Schwenke-Baumgarten Funearl Home, Schulenburg, by members of St. Ann Society of Weimar and Rev. Arnold Anders of Columbus. Mrs. Dittrich died June 23 in Austin after a brief illness. Before moving to Austin in 1964, she lived in the Schulenburg area. A daughter of Anton and Anna (Dreitner) Anders, she was born October 15, 1914, at Dubina. She was married to Robert Dittrich on October 25, 1938, at the Dubina church. She was a member of St. Ann Society in Weimar and of St. Louis Catholic Church and St. Louis Altar Guild in Austin. She is survived by her husband, of Austin; three daughters, Mrs. Waldemar (Catherine) Huebner of Houston, Mrs. Dennis (Mildred) Scharfe and Mrs. Ricky (Joan) Bates, both of Austin; a son, Jerome Dittrich of Austin; seven grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Joe (Gertrude) Hoog of Castroville. A son, Emmet, died in infancy. Pallbearers were Bernard Hartensteiner, Leo Dreitner, Joe Christ, Theo Kloesel, Frank Kloesel and Frank Anders. Submitted by Sandra Long AndersROBERT F. DITTRICHThe Weimar Mercury Robert Dittrich Funeral Services Held July 27Robert F. Dittrich, 88, of Austin, formerly of Schulenburg, died on Friday, July 23 at Regency Village Care Center in Austin, following an extended illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 27 at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Dubina with Msgr. Arnold Anders officiating. Interment followed in the Dubina Catholic Cemetery. Robert was born on May 26, 1916 in High Hill to Frank and Anna (Klesel) Dittrich. He attended school in High Hill. On Oct. 25, 1938, he married Firmina Anders in Dubina. He lived in the Schulenburg-Dubina area until 1964 when they moved to Austin. He was employed with the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) for 22 years and retired in 1979. He volunteered at Seton Hospital in Austin for a number of years until his illness last year. He also enjoyed doing other volunteer work at the Senior Citizens Activity Center and playing dominoes. He was a member of the St. Louis Catholic Church in Austin and also belonged to several organizations at the church. He is survived by three daughters, Catherine Huebner and husband Waldemar of Schulenburg, Mildred Scharfe of Austin and Joan Bates and husband Ricky of Elgin; and one son, Jerry Dittrich and wife Amy of Elgin. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Gregory Huebner, Suzanne Wilganowski and husband Bill, Tommy Dittrich, Jennifer Dittrich, Janet Melvin and husband Paul, Robert Scharfe, Theresa Contreras and husband Trey, and Leslie Bates; and five great-grandchildren, Nicole and Kyle Wilganowski, Taylor Curtis, Matthew Melvin and Cameron Contreras; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his wife in 1979; his parents; five brothers, Paul, Henry, Frank, Leo and Joseph Dittrich; infant son, Emmett; daughter-in-law, Linda, and son-in-law Dennis Scharfe. Pallbearers were Gregory Huebner, Tommy Dittrich, Robert Scarfe, Bill Wilganowski, Paul Melvin and Trey Contreras. Transcribed by Sandra Long AndersGLORIA JEAN DIXONFayette County Record, February 25, 1997 DixonFuneral services for Gloria Jean “Dixie” Dixon 54, of Dallas, formerly of La Grange, were held Saturday, Feb. 22 at 1 p.m. in the Koenig-Peel Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kurt Johnson officiating. Burial was in the La Grange city Cemetery. Ms Dixon died Feb. 19 at her residence in Dallas and was buried on the date of her 55th birthday. She was born Feb. 22, 1942 in Shiner, the daughter of Tommy and Nelda (Hauschild) Dixon. She was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church of Pririe Valley and was co-owner of Clip ‘n Dip Grooming Salon, Dallas. While in La Grange she was employed at the United Gas Company. Surviving are her father, Elton Freudenberg of La Grange; one brother, Harry Lee and his wife Stacey Freudenberg of Katy; one sister, Betty A. Barney of La Grange; a special friend Karyl Day of Garland; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Nelda (Hauschild) Freudenberg in 1964. Memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society, SPCA or animal shelter of one’s choice. Arrangements were under the direction of the Koenig-Peel Funeral Home. Contributed by Gene L. FreudenbergJOHN DOBBINSLa Grange Journal DEATHS REPORTEDDied at County Hospital, February 15, of Tuberculosis; John Dobbins, colored, aged 79 years. Transcribed by Connie F. SneedJAMES C. DOGGETTWeimar Mercury, December 27, 1902, page 1 Hallettsville Dec. 18.—Mr. James C. Doggett died at the City hotel at 4 o’clock this morning from injuries he received at Altair yesterday afternoon. He was a brakeman at the Aransas Pass and San Antonio freight train, westbound, and while making a coupling was severely mashed about the head and chest. He resided at Yoakum, was about 24 years old and unmarried. His father, T. S. Doggett, resides near Weimar and arrived here last night. The local lodge, Woodmen of the World, took charge of the remains, which will be laid to rest in Flatonia cemetery by the side his mother, long since deceased. Transcribed by Sharon SuttonVALENTINE DOLEZALWeimar Mercury Ellinger, April 8.—Valentine Dolesal, a young Bohemian, shot and killed himself this morning with a pistol. JOHN DONIAKWeimar Mercury, 27 Nov 1897, page 7 Schulenburg, Texas, November 18.—John Doniak, a Bohemian farmer, committed suicide in town today by shooting himself through the head. No cause known for the rash deed. ADOLPHINA DEDEK DORNAKWeimar Mercury Funeral Rites for Mrs. Dornak, 62, Held Friday, Aug 4Funeral services for Mrs. Adolphin[sic] Dornak, 62, were held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the Hubbard Funeral Home, with the Rev. H. R. Yount, local Baptist minister, officiating. Interment was made in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. A daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dedek, Mrs. Dornak was born October 3, 1881, in Europe. She died at her home here in Weimar Wednesday night of last week. Mrs. Dornak came to this country with her parents about 60 years ago and settled in Fayette county. She was united in marriage to Stephen Dornak, Sr., on Feb. 11, 1900, in Schulenburg, and to this union seven children were born. At the time of her death she was 62 years, 9 months and 29 days of age. Pallbearers named by the family included B. B. Holt, Elmo Chandler, S. M. McCormick, G. W. Shaver, E. C Vacek, Dewey Good. Survivors are her husband, Steven[sic] Dornak, Sr., of Weimar; four daughters, Mrs. Tony Goode of Weimar, Dorothy Dornak of San Antonio, Lillie Dornak of San Antonio, Mrs. Marie Hunt of San Antonio; three sons, Roy and Stephen Jr. of Weimar, and Pvt. Frankie Dornak, now with the U. S. armed forces somewhere in New Guinea; eight sisters and one brothers, Louis Dedek, of Weimar. The Mercury extends sincere sympathy to the bereaved. Contributed by Jaime Teas Dilger.DOROTHY DITTRICH DORNAKThe Weimar Mercury Funeral for Mrs. Dornak Set ThursdayFuneral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, at Hubbard Funeral Home for Mrs. Bill (Dorothy) Dornak, 57, who died at 12:35 p.m. Tuesday, just after she arrived at Youens Memorial Hospital. She had suffered with spinal arthritis for seven years, and Tuesday morning suddenly developed an extremely high fever. Burial will be in the Masonic Cemetery. Daughter of the late Joe Dittrich and Mrs. Bertha Dittrich Anders, Mrs. Dornak was born Nov. 6, 1913. She was married to Bill Dornak in 1935; he died in November 1967. Mrs. Dornak is survived by four sons, William J. Dornak of San Antonio, Glenn R. Dornak, Daniel S. Dornak and Leroy J. Dornak of Weimar; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Wm. J. Dornak of San Antonio; her mother, Mrs. Bertha Anders of Weimar; and three half-brothers, Edwin F. and Charles Anders of Weimar and Freddie Anders of Wharton. A half-sister, Florence Anders, preceded her in death. Contributed by Jaime Teas Dilger.LILLIAN DORNAKWeimar Mercury Lillian Dornak Service Held Here May 30A graveside service for Lillian Dornak, 79, of San Antonio was held Saturday, May 30, at Masonic Cemetery, with Rev. Emil Kiesling of La Grange officiating. Miss Dornak died Thursday, May 28, at Baptist Memorial Hospital, San Antonio, after a stroke. Born May 20, 1908 in Fayette County, she was a daughter of Stephen and Adolphine (Dedekk) Dornak. She had retired from Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Lindsay of Weimar, Mrs. Marie Hunt of San Antonio and Mrs. Maurice Teltschik of Houston, and a brother, Frankie Dornak of Tacoma, Washington. Three brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Contributed by Jaime Teas Dilger.LOUIS DORNAK
Weimar Mercury LOUIS DORNAK DEAD IN FRANCEThe family, residing on one of the McCormick farms, between here and Schulenburg, received word a few days ago of the death of Louis Dornak, a young man well and favorably known throughout this section, whose death occurred Oct. 5th as a result of wounds received in battle over in France. The sympathy of many friends goes out to the family in the loss of a beloved son, who offered up his life that our homes and lives might be saved from Hun invasion. Contributed by Jaime Teas Dilger. |
ROY R. DORNAKThe Weimar Mercury Roy Dornak’s Funeral Held Here Feb. 10Funeral services for Roy Dornak, 71, retired farmer of Oakland, were held Wednesday morning, Feb. 10, at Hubbard Funeral Home, with burial in Masonic Cemetery. Rev. E. L. Vance officiated. Mr. Dornak died Feb 7 in Youens Memorial Hospital, where he had been a patient two and a half weeks. Born June 10, 1899 at Schulenburg, he later lived on a farm between Schulenburg and Weimar and for the past 22 years had lived at Oakland. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Clara Boykin Dornak, of Oakland; two daughters, Miss Beatrice Dornak of Weimar and Miss Leila Dornak of Oakland; six sisters, Mrs. Tony Goode and Mrs. Dorothy Lindsay of Weimar, Miss Lillian Dornak and Mrs. Marie Hunt of San Antonio; Mrs. Agnes Jurak of La Grange and Mrs. Fannie Teltschik of Houston; and a brother Frank Dornak, in military service in Washington state. A brother, Louis died in World War II. Another brother, Bill, and a sister, Mrs. Minnie Lindsay also preceded him in death. Contributed by Jaime Teas Dilger.STEPHEN DORNAKWeimar Mercury, February 21, 1958 Final Rites for Stephen Dornak, 82, WednesdayFuneral services for Stephen Dornak, 82, a lifelong resident of this area were held Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 19, at Hubbard Funeral Home with burial in Masonic Cemetery. Rev. Walter Wooley officiated. Mr. Dornak, who had been seriously ill about two years, died Monday at 3:15 p.m. in the home of one of his daughters, Mrs. Lindsie Goode. Born Dec. 4, 1875, on the old McLeary place northeast of Weimar, he was the son of Joseph and Barbara Dornak. He married Miss Adolphine Dedek in 1899 and they first settled in Fayette County, moving to Weimar 28 years ago. Mrs. Dornak died in 1944. Surviving are three sons, Roy of Oakland, Bill of Weimar and M.-Sgt Frankie Dornak of Tacoma, Wash.; five daughters, Mrs. Lindsie Goode of Weimar, Mrs. Morris Teltschik of Houston, and Mrs. Dorothy Lindsay, Miss Lillie Dornak and Mrs. H. L. Hunt all of San Antonio; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Frances Dittrich of Weimar; and a half-brother, Cyril Peters of Idaho. Contributed by Jaime Teas Dilger.TOM DORSEYWeimar Mercury TOM DODD BURIED AT SCHULENBURGTom Dodd, 37, of Houston, former owner of a cafe at Schulenburg, was buried at Schulenburg Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Dodd succumbed Sunday night at a Houston hospital, victim of a brain tumor. Among the survivors are his wife, the former Miss Violet Miller of Schulenburg, two daughters and a son. Mr. Dodd was well known to many here and was a frequent visitor to Weimar's golf course during his stay in Schulenburg. CALVIN, KATHRYN & LENA BERTLING DORSEYLa Grange Journal Dorsey FamilyThe Houston Post of Sunday contains the death notice of Mrs. Lena Pearl Dorsey, 35, and her two children, Calvin 9 and Kathryn 5, death due to asphyxiation. The Dorsey family formerly lived at Flatonia before removing to Houston, where the husband, J. H. Dorsey, is now employed as linesman for the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. The Post has the following reference: The victims were found dead in their home at 112 East Twenty-fourth Friday night when the husband and father, J. H. Dorsey, returned from work. Miraculously surviving, 1-year old Mary Edna Dorsey was found clasped in the arms of her dead mother. Funeral services for Mrs. Dorsey and her two children were held at 1:30 p.m., Sunday in the Heights funeral home chapel, with Rev. T. C. Jester in charge. Burial was in Brookside cemetery. Mrs. Dorsey is survived by her husband; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bertling, and two sisters, Mrs. Frances Johnson and Mrs. Eula Brown, all of Flatonia; three brothers, Lawrence and George Bertling of Flatonia and Roger Bertling of Cameron. Contributed by Rob BrownCARL ANTONIO DOSSDallas Morning News MortuaryDoss--Flatonia, Fayette Co., Tex. May 22-- Contributed by Debbie HansonZANE DOYLELa Grange Journal, Thursday, February 10, 1955 Zane DoyleFuneral services were held for Zane Doyle of Houston on Wednesday, February 2 at 4 PM at the Elm Grove Baptist Church. The Rev. Claude O’Neal officiated. Mr. Doyle, 30, died Tuesday, February 1, in Houston. He was employed as a window washer and was killed instantly when he fell from a ten story building. Mr. Doyle was born on October 21, 1924 in Elm Grove, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Doyle. On August 31, 1945, he was married in Elm Grove to Mrs. Ruth Doyle. Survivors include his wife of Houston, two daughters, Suzette and Eugenia, both of Houston; two brothers, Pat of Waelder and Bernell of San Antonio and his grandmother, Mrs. S. B. Sellers of Flatonia.Contributed by Rob BrownJACK DOZYWeimar Mercury, 14 Nov 1891, page 2 A very sad accident occurred about 7 o'clock p. m. last Saturday on J. B. L. Primm's farm four and a half miles from West Point in which, Dick Chappel accidently shot and killed his cousin, Jack Dozy, with a 39-calibre pistol. The deceased was 16 years of age.Democrat. DANIEL DRAUBWeimar Mercury, 10 Sep 1898, page 7 LaGrange, Texas, August 31.—Mr. Daniel Draub, 82 yeaers of age and an old Texan, was interred in the cemetery here last Sunday. He was a teacher in his younger days, having taught in the Rutersville college of this county as early as 1845. Mr. Draub was well known as an educator throught this section in the early days of Texas, but for several years past has been in feeble health and lived wiht his son, Otto, at this place. CONRAD DRAWELa Grange Journal CONRAD DRAWE AGED CITIZEN DIES THURSDAYDeath came to the relief of one of our older citizens last Thursday, after the patient had sought to overcome a lingering illness; Conrad Drawe, aged 77 years, 11 months and 6 days, died at the family home in the city, leaving as chief mourners, his widow and 11 children, all grown, and 12 grandchildren, 2 brothers and four sisters, besides other relatives and numerous friends. Funeral services were held at the home and also at the grave by Rev. Bosshard, who in paying a tribute to the deceased expressed the words that many had ever encouraged for this citizen. The body was placed to rest in the City Cemetery last Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, and present to witness the last rites were many who had know him for years. During his prolonged illness he received the careful nursing from his wife; every means at the command of medical science and faithful nursing, failed to stay the approach of the Grim Reaper. He had lived among us and enjoyed health until his last illness, and was regarded by all as a good and honorable man, a loving husband and father. We offer our sincere sympathy to the surviving relatives; may He who giveth and taketh away, heal their broken hearts, and may the soul of this faithful father rest in peace. Transcribed by Connie F. SneedW. E. DRISDALEWeimar Mecury LaGrange Journal: News reached this city Tuesday afternoon that W. E. Drisdale, well known here and a highly respected farmer, had died at his home near Plum that day. Mr. Drisdale was an extensive planter and popular with all classes, very successful to his pursuits and by his removal from our midst, the community loses a valuable citizen. His untimely death is due to a cancerous grown in his face, from which he had been a long and patient sufferer. He leaves a widow and three children, all grown, as the chief mourners. May he rest in peace. HULDA FRANCKE SEEKAMP DUEHLBERGLa Grange Journal Mrs. Duehlberg Dies At Cuero, Sunday Buried At FlatoniaMrs. Hulda Duehlberg, formerly of La Grange, and who, with her husband (who died February 4, 1935) occupied the home now the property of John G. Riehs, at the river bridge, died at Cuero, Sunday, April 5, at the age of 80 years, 3months and 6 days. The body was taken to Flatonia, and interred in the Flatonia cemetery, Monday afternoon Rev. R. Heise of La Grange, and Rev. Kern, of Cuero, officiating. Many from La Grange were in attendance upon the funeral. Three sons and two daughters, surviving, were present to pay their last respects; also present was her stepchildren, born to her husband and wife at a previous marriage. Deceased, nee Francke, was the widow of the late Mr. Seekamp , at the time of her marriage to Henry Duehlberg, in 1906. Transcribed by Stacy N. SneedFREIDA LINCKE DUERRColorado County Citizen Funeral Services Held Friday for Mrs. Freida DuerrFuneral services for Mrs. Freida Duerr, who died Thursday night at her home three miles north of Columbus, were held at the residence Friday afternoon at four o'clock. Rev. W. A. Flachmeier, pastor of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, officiating. Burial was in [Oddfellows] Rest under the direction of Untermeyer Bros. Mrs. Duerr had been ill two weeks. She was born October 2nd, 1888, at Rockhouse in Fayette County, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Linke. She was married to [Ceasar] Duerr in 1913. Survivors include her husband, her mothers, Mrs. Pauline Linke of Columbus, two brothers, Elo and Alvin Linke of Eagle Lake, two sisters, Mrs. Ralph White and Mrs. H. C. Gillon of Houston. Transcribed by Dorothy AlbrechtWILLIAM DUERRLa Grange Journal William Duerr DeadWilliam Duerr, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Duerr, died at the home of his parents 3 miles north of this city Monday. Deceased was born February 8, 1872, at Frelsburg, and had spent his entire life in Colorado county. About fifteen years ago, Mr. Duerr met with a railroad accident in which he lost both legs, and has been almost an invalid since that time. Besides his parents, he is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Otto Heyne of Glen Flora, Mrs. Henry Burger of this city, Mrs. Henry Heyne of Glen Flora, Mr[s]. Nannie Lampke of La Grange; there [three] brothers, Caesar Duerr of this city, and Henry and Walter Duerr of Glen Flora, all of whom have the sympathy of a large number of friends. – Columbus Citizen. Contributed by Rob BrownSARAH DUNCANThe La Grange Journal Aged Negress DiesThey do grow old; Sarah Duncan, negro woman, died last Saturday, at her home at Buckner’s Creek. Her age was given at 112 years. Not long since her husband died. The two were ex-slaves and had lived in Fayette County for 75 years. The La Grange Journal Deaths ReportedDied at La Grange, January 10, of apoplexy; Sarah Duncan (col.) aged 111 years. Transcribed by Stacy N. SneedSARAH ELISABETH "BETTIE" SHAVER DUNLAVYLa Grange Journal DIEDAt her home in Ellinger, on the 5th day of December, 1897, Mrs. Bettie Dunlevy, after a long and painful illness, passed from death unto life eternal. Mrs. Dunlevy was, if we mistake not, born and raised in this county, and her death will be mourned by many relatives and friends. Her remains were taken to Fayetteville and interred in the old family burying ground by the side of the dear ones who had preceeded her to the better land. She is buried alongside her husband, Henry Franklin Dunlavy, in the Fayetteville City Cemetery.Contributed by Sue Dunlavy McIlveenB. F. DUNNDallas Morning News, 27 Apr 1890 MortuaryB.F. Dunn Columbus, Tex., April 26. Contributed by Debbie HansonColorado Citizen, 1 May 1890, page 3 DEATH OF MAJ. DUNN.With sentiments of poignant regret the CITIZEN announces the death of Major B. F. DUNN of LaGrange, which occurred at the Woolton House in this city last Saturday morning, of malarial hematuria. The best medical skill and kindly nursing availed not to avert the attack of the grim destroyer. Major DUNN was born in Alabama Feb. 7, 1833, and removed in childhood with the family to Bastrop, afterwards to Fayetteville, Fayette county, where, in 1847, he was baptised by Rev. P. B. Chandler into the Baptist church, of which church he remained a consistent member until "life's latest day." His life affords a bright exemplar of usefulness and disinterested labor for the betterment of his neighbors, his town, his county, his state, and abounded in good works. His voice and hand was in every good work, every enterprise, and his counsel for the promotion of good and the repression of wrong remain silent monuments to his sterling integrity and inherent worth. He was universally popular, and "to know him was to love him." No man in the community where he lived could be so badly missed in all the walks of life. Citizens and personal friends throughout the state will join his home people in the universal sorrow the solemn announcement of his death occasions. His remains, under the tender escort of relatives and sympathising friends, were removed to LaGrange last Saturday afternoon, where memorial services were held in the Methodist church, the Revs. Q. T. Simpson of the Baptist church, J. T. Browning of the Methodist church, and B. R. Saunders of the Christian church, paying just and feeling tributes to the memory of the departed. At the conclusion of these impressive ceremonies the deceased was laid to rest after the rites and ceremonials of the Masonic fraternity, in the presence of a large concourse of sorrowing relatives and friends. The CITIZEN tenders the bereaved ones sincere condolence in their hour of supreme sorrow. "Life's duty done, as sinks the day.
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There are over 4,000 obituaries of Central Texans with Czech roots at Steve Alvarez's TXBHS web site. These include many people from Fayette County and some with German surnames.
