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Obituaries are a new feature on this web site. The people memorialized below either lived at least part of their lives in the county or are buried here. Please contact volunteer coordinator Rox Ann Johnson to contribute obituaries and/or photographs from your research.
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EBNER CHILDWeimar Mercury DEPLORABLE ACCIDENTThe little son of Arthur Ebner was crushed to death Saturday night when the wheels of a wagon were drawn over his body. The father was engaged in unharnessing his tem and noticed not that the little fellow was climbing on the wheel. The horses made a sudden start which threw the child to the ground, and the wheel passed over him, crushing out his life. The acciden occurred at Waldeck. Sincere sympathy is extended to the family.—LaGrange Journal. DR. ALBERT HERMAN ECKLa Grange Journal Dr. Albert Hermann Eck
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LOUIS ECKLa Grange Journal Funeral Tuesday For Louis EckFuneral services were held here at the Koenig Funeral Home chapel Tuesday at 2:30 PM for Louis Eck, 82, who expired at his home atop the bluff late Sunday. Rev. Oscar E. Linstrum officiated, and interment was made in the New City Cemetery. Mr. Eck, a retired farmer, was a lifetime resident of the community where he was born on Nov. 12, 1870. He was united in marriage with Miss Lula Schaefer at La Grange on Nov. 28, 1895. His survivors are his widow; two daughters, Mrs. Wm. (Lillian) Meyer and Mrs. Gus (Edna) Hausmann of La Grange; two sons, Hubert W. Eck of Schulenburg and Tax Assessor and Collector Gilbert H. Eck of La Grange; one brother, Herman Eck of Schulenburg; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Contributed by Rob BrownWILLIAM ECKELLa Grange Journal, Thursday, February 10, 1938 Willie EckelWillie Eckel, completing the 63rd year of life, died at a San Antonio hospital early Monday morning, February 7, after an illness that extended over a period of several months. The body was buried at Poth, in Wilson county, Wednesday morning at 9:00 o’clock. Deceased was born on a farm in the neighborhood of Park in Fayette county, and remained in the county until about 30 years ago, removing to Poth. He was prominently connected with the business activity of that little city, was formerly president of the bank, served as mayor of the city and for a number of years managed the water plant. He retired from all business activity when his health declined. Surviving him are his wife, nee Miss Katie Reinhardt of Live Oak Hill, two sons, Alfred and Willie Eckel, Jr., of Poth and two daughters, Mrs. J. T. Flores of San Antonio and Mrs. Dick Roberts of Floresville; there are also several grandchildren. Two brothers, Otto C. and Chas. Eckel of La Grange and two sisters, Mrs. Annie Gabler of Freyburg and Mrs. Louis December of Nordheim also survive. His two brothers at La Grange were notified of his death and were in attendance upon the funeral.Contributed by Rob BrownCHARLES ECKELSLa Grange Journal, Thursday, May 17, 1934 Chas. Eckels Dies From Injuries He Received May 8thWithin a few hours after the Journal had been placed in the postoffice Wednesday, May 9, and a brief mention published of the accident that befell him Tuesday of last week, Chas. Eckels died. He had been fatally injured in a team runaway, having been dragged for some distance, having several ribs broken, besides receiving internal injuries. About a year previous he fell from a scaffolding and was critically injured, requiring many months to recuperate. Chas. Eckels was born at La Grange, July 9, 1871, and was a son of Andreas and Veronika (nee Niere) Eckels. The family resided on Franklin street for a number of years, on the block now the property of the City, and about 100 feet from the present City Hall. His father was a shoemaker. In the latter 1880’s the family removed to Rutersville where the deceased, who never married, continued to make his home. He followed the avocation of a carpenter and was very proficient in his work. From the home of his mother the funeral was held last Friday morning, and interment was had at the Rutersville cemetery, Rev. Carl Baer officiating. Deceased is survived by his mother, near 90 years of age, and the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Louis Marek of Taylor, Julius Eckels of La Grange, Mrs. Lillie Baumbach of Fayetteville, Willie and Miss Lula Eckels of Rutersville. At the time of his death Chas. Eckels was 62 years and 10 months old. The sympathy of all is offered to his survivors.Contributed by Rob BrownHERMANN R. ECKERMANNLa Grange JournalThursday, December 1, 1938 Hermann R. EckermannHermann R. Eckermann, aged 70 years ----- died in a hospital in Rosenburg, Fort Bend County, Thursday, Nov. 24, from a heart attack, surviving the attack only two days. Insured in the La Grange Burial Association, the body was brought to La Grange by the Koenig Funeral Home mortician, and lay in state in that Home until Saturday at noon when taken to Industry for interment. Deceased was a farmer and a member of the Methodist church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Henrietta Eckermann, Buckholts; a son, Rudolph Eckermann, Weimar, Rt. 1; brothers, Edmund Eckermann of Industry, Earnest Eckermann, Burton; Alex. Eckermann, Industry; sisters, Mrs. Aug. Grams, Cost; Mrs. Theo. Koch, Industry. There are 3 grandchildren. Contributed by Rob BrownNANCY ALBRECHT ECKOLS
La Grange Journal Mrs. Nancy EckolsMrs. Nancy Eckols, wife of R. D. Eckols of La Grange, Rt. No. 1, aged 50 years, 7 months and 16 days, died at the La Grange Hospital, Monday evening, after a lingering illness. Mrs. Eckols, a daughter of the late Max Albrecht, was a native of Fayette county. She was married to R. D. Eckols in 1916. Her husband, her son Hugh, of New Guinea (in the U. S. Army), one sister, Mrs. Alma Oeding, and one brother, G. W. Albrecht, of La Grange, survive. The funeral was held from the Koenig Funeral Home Wednesday morning at 10:00 o’clock. Interment was in the Williams Creek cemetery, Rev. J. W. Shepherd officiating. Koenig Funeral Home was in charge of the funeral arrangements. Obituary contributed by Rob Brown. Photo from Rox Ann Johnson.ROBERT D. (BOB) ECKOLS
La Grange Journal Robert D. (Bob) EckolLast rites for Robert D. (Bob) Eckol, 72, were held Tuesday, Jan. 1, at 2 p.m. at the Koenig Funeral Home Chapel here. Interment was in the Williams Creek Cemetery with Rev. T. Gibble of Austin officiating. Mr. Eckol, a native of Luling where he was born on April 6, 1890, died in the Breckenridge Hospital in Austin on Monday. The deceased had lived in and around La Grange since 1918 until 8 years ago when he had a stroke and moved to Austin. He was married to Nancy Albrecht who preceded him in death on April 12, 1943. Surviving are a son Hugh of Austin; one sister, Mrs. Mayme Cox of Luling; two brothers, Ed of Sugarland and Whit of Dallas; and two grandchildren. Obituary contributed by Rob Brown. Photo from Rox Ann Johnson.P. E. EDMONDSONThe Weimar Mercury LaGrange, Tex., Dec. 7.—Colonel P. E. Edmondson editor and proprietor of the LaGrange Journal, died this morning after a brief illness of black jaundice at the age of 68, leaving an aged widow, but no children. Deceased came from California, where he played a prominent part in politics in 18?0. He edited first the Schulenburg Enterprise, then the Flatonia Argus, and since 1881 was editor of the LaGrange Journal. He was a Mexican war veeran and received a pension a such. He also took an active part in the civil war. POLK EDWARDSThe Weimar Mercury Polk Edwards, a young many who was raised by Mr. Bates Gay near Columbus, was shot in the stomach Thursday night by Mr. Meyer, a saloon keeper, at Ellinger, and perhaps fatally wounded. No particulars obtainable. The La Grange Journal A Homicide – On Christmas Day, at Ellinger, Polk Edwards, employed as a section hand on the La Grange tap of the southern Pacific railroad, went gunning for a man against whom he had some imaginary grievance, and when on the point of entering a saloon, with his gun in hand, he was forbidden by Mr. Otto Meyer, one of the proprietors, not to enter with his gun. He persisted and went in, and report says commenced to cursing and abusing Mr. Meyer saying that he would kill him and started to throw his gun down on him, when a bystander caught hold of it, and at the same moment Mr. Meyer fired, the ball taking effect just below the navel. He lingered until sometime the next day and died. His remains were taken to the Gay Farm, near Columbus, by friends and there interred. The JOURNAL has been informed that Edwards killed a boy near Luling a few years ago and was tried and convicted and was finally pardoned by the governor. It is also reported that he has since shot a negro, but whether it is true of not The JOURNAL is unable to say. The general impression is that Edwards was peacably inclined when sober, but when drunk, was a dangerous man. Otto Meyer had an examining trial before Justice Bertsh at Fayetteville and was released on $5,000 bail, which was promptly given. Mssrs. Brown, Lane, and Jackson have been employed to defend Mr. Meyer. Mr. Lane appeared in his behalf at the examining trial. Contributed by orval@gvec.netZUMA EDWARDSLa Grange Journal Another Is CalledDeath Comes After Illness of Two Days From Influenza Little Miss Zuma Edwards, aged thirteen years, died Thursday night at the home of her brother-in-law, Prof. Pyle, after an illness that had lasted only two days. The young lady was making her home with the family of Prof. Pyle and was a student in the high school. The remains were sent to Brady, where the parents reside, for interment, Friday night. All death create a shadow of sadness, Miss Zuma’s is not an exception; at the time she became ill the influenza had already compelled the family members to seek medical help, and it almost seemed as though some should answer. Death, it is said, loves a shining mark, but death also causes many hearts to ache. Our sincerest sympathy is offered to the mourning relatives. Contributed by Rob Brown |
HUGO J. EHLERSLa Grange Journal, Thursday, October 6, 1921 La Grange’s Dead HeroRemains of Private H. J. Ehlers Interred at La Grange Friday The only toll exacted by the world war from La Grange was Private H. J. Ehlers, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Ehlers, who died while in service for his country at St. Etienne, France. News of Hugo’s death which occurred October 10, 1918, came to La Grange November 12, just one day after the great news that arms had been lowered and preparations for peace were underway. To celebrate in the hours of one day such glorious tidings as were those which gave us the assurance that armistice had been signed, and in the hours of the morrow bow our heads in sorrow at the unwelcome tidings that Hugo, or Jimmie as we called him – and he whom all had loved so much, had paid the supreme price a few days previous is but another illustration of life’s unfathomable and mysterious ways of awarding destiny. Hugo was a La Grange boy, in truth and in fact. His was a disposition – never changing – that won him love, respect and good will, divided among all classes. No distinction in such friendship, neither was there preference, he was Jimmie Ehlers to all, that meant everybody’s friend. He cast not his castor into the arena as warriors of old, he went at the call to become a soldier for his country. With the same cheerful smile that had helped to bring cheer to all he came in contact with, Jimmie walked forward and grabbed the rail of the iron horse drawn coach to appear before his superior officer. And he died in the service of his country, a true soldier, on the field, in active service. In bringing back these crumbling remains of our young friend in order that his dust may mingle with the dust of his native land, we come together to pay our last respects, with a feeling of sorrow, yet recognize our duty. Within the breasts of the all of us there is a revived a strong love for patriotism and a sympathy for those who loved him with a prior right. Jimmie was one of our young men, and at this late day, as we lower the human clay to the last rest, we pause long enough to shed a tear. The remains reached La Grange from San Antonio Friday morning, and lay in state at the Presbyterian church until the afternoon, the ceremonies conducted by Rev. M. H. Arnold of Smithville. At the new cemetery they will rest. In silent manner the many tokens of love – flowers – were placed upon his earthen couch. The attendance was very large, and comprised sympathizing friends from all sections. Private Ehlers was a member of Medical Corps, 143d Regular 36th Division. Obituary contributed by Rob BrownEHLINGER InfantColorado Citizen, 1 Feb 1883, page 2 We regret to chronicle the death of the infant child of county clerk Ehlinger. We extend to the father and mother our deepest sympathies in their bereavement.—LaGrange Journal. EHLINGER InfantWeimar Mercury, 29 Mar 1890, page 3 Died, at LaGrange, March 20, 1890, ??ara May, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John P. Ehlinger.—Journal. JOE EHLINGERWeimar Mercury ELLINGER NEWS ITEMS.Joe Ehlinger of La Grange, who formerly lived at Live Oak Hill and who served Fayette Co. as county judge, clerk and commissioner, was buried in the catholic cemetery at Live Oak Hill, by Father Vanicek, Frieday at 10 a.m., assisted by Father Bauer of La Grange. May he rest in peace. NANNIE BIRKMANN EHLINGERLa Grange Journal, Thursday, July 12, 1962 OBITUARYMRS. C. W. EHLINGER Last rites for a pioneer resident of Ellinger, Mrs. C. W. Ehlinger, were held Thursday, June 28, at the Jecmenek chapel there. Burial followed in the La Grange City cemetery. The Rev. Raymond W. Durst, assisted by Rev. A. E. Flathmann, officiated. Mrs. Ehlinger, 91, died Tuesday at St. Joseph’s hospital in Houston where she had been a patient since Thursday. Born on Aug. 24, 1870 at Ellinger, she was a daughter of Henry and Nancy Ellerbusch Birkmann. She spent her lifetime in that city. On April 9, 1889, she married C. W. Ehlinger, a member of another pioneer family from which the town received its name. He was a prominent businessman at Ellinger for many years and owned extensive land interests in the area. He died on Jan. 2, 1945. She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. C. A. J. Meyer, Mrs. Leona Meyer, and Mrs. Clara Mae Meyer, all of Ellinger, Mrs. B. F. Knolle of Houston, and Mrs. Leslie Ehlers of New Braunfels; 10 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Note: Nannie Birkmann Ehlinger’s baptismal name was “Henriette Nancy Birkmann” when she was baptized on 10 April 1871, and her birthdate then was given as 22 August 1870. Both events are in the St. John’s Lutheran Church records, as no. 4 for 1871. She was born in Ross Prairie to Henry and Nancy Ellerbusch Birkmann, who died in 1873 and 1874, respectively. Her father’s last name in Germany was Bergmann. She was known to the family as Nannie, and grew up in the family of her maternal aunt, Dorothea Ellerbusch Meyer, who was married to John H. Meyer. Death records give her date of death as June 26, 1962. Contributed by Judy KoehlH. EILERS, Sr.Weimar Mercury, 28 Jan 1899, page 1 Schulenburg Sticker: Just as the Sticker was ready for the press information came of the death of H. Eilers, Sr., father of city Marshal Eirlers, at his home in Fayetteville, Monday, aged 78 years. LAURA STEINMANN ELDRIDGEWeimar Mercury MRS. W. T. ELDRIDGE SR. DIESFormer Resident of Schulenburg Succumbs to Pneumonia. A telegram received yesterday by W. R . King of the City National Bank announced the death at 3 o'clock yesterday morning in the Presbyterian Hospital, New York City, of Mrs. W. T. Eldridge Sr. of Sugarland, Tex. Mr. and Mrs. Eldridge had been in New York for the past several weeks. About two weeks ago Mrs. Eldridge was stricken with influenza which followed by pneumonia, resulted in her death. Before her marriage, less than a year ago, she was Miss Laura Steinmann of Schulenburg and because of her graciousness and personal charm was greatly admired by her acquaintances and enjoyed a large circle of friends. It is probably that the funeral will take place in Schulenburg early next week, but the arrangements have not yet been announced. —San Antonio Express, Feb. 13. Weimar Mercury MRS. ELDRIDGE FUNERAL AT SCHULENBURG MONDAYA special train conveying the remains of the late Mrs. W. T. Eldridge and the funeral party passed though this city Monday at noon, en route to Schulenburg, where the body was laid to rest that afternoon. Mrs. Eldridge was formerly a Miss Steinmann of Schulenburg. She died of pneumonia in New York City one day last week. She was the wife of W. T. Eldridge of Sugar Land. LUCIA MAY ROBSON ELDRIDGEThe La Grange Journal7 May 1980 EldridgeLucia May Robson Eldridge died on May 1, four days after her 97th birthday. Death occured at Parkview Manor Nursing Home, Weimar. Services were held Saturday, Nay 3, at St. James Episcopal Church, officiated by the Revs. John Logan and David Puckett. Burial was in La Grange City Cemetery. The deceased was for a number of years city librarian in La Grange. She was born on April 27, 1883 in La Grange to William Sion Robson and Lucy Praetorius Robson. She was married in La Grange in 1917 to Frank A. Eldridge, who died in 1925. Mrs. Eldridge was a charter member of the local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution; was the oldest member of the La Grange Cemetery Assn.; served 30 years as treasure of the Cemetery Assn; was a charter member of the Fayette Memorial Hospital Auxiliary; and was president of the Etaerio Club. Surviving are numerous nieces and nephews and their families. The family suggests that any memorials be in the form of contributions to the La Grange Cemetery Assn. BERTHA ROSALIE BAUER EMMRICHMarch 1929 newspaper clipping MRS. O. W. EMMRICHMrs. Bertha Rosalie Emmrich, nee Bauer, was born April 21, 1864. near Round Top, Texas. She was christened in early childhood and confirmed by the late Rev. Neuthard in the Ev. Lutheran Church, Round Top, April 14, 1878. On November 29, 1883 she was married to Mr. Oscar W. Emmrich. This union was happily blessed with ten children as follows: Fritz, and Hans, Giddings; Mrs. Clara Cole, Austin; Mrs. Margareta Richter, Round Top; Mrs. Louisa Werner near Round Top; Walter, Giddings; Mrs. Laura Braun near Round Top; Mrs. Elsa Jaster near Carmine; William, Giddings, and Miss Hildegard, Giddings, and 17 grandchildren. There has never before been a death in the family, and all of the children are steadfast, progressive citizens. Besides these descendents, she leaves her bereaved husband, two brothers, two sisters and their families, and a long list of relatives, friends and acquaintances. Mrs. Emmrich spent her childhood, her youth and most of her married life on their farm in Fayette County. Four years ago they sold their farm to two of their children and moved to Giddings where they lived together in their new home happily and retired near their children. Early Thursday morning, March 14, the dearly beloved woman was cheerful and happy as usual; at nine o'clock, how ever, she suffered a stroke of paralysis and died Sunday evening, March 17, at 6:39. In her departure, there passed a faithful wife, a true companion, a sweet precious mother, a loving grandmother, a good house wife, and a sincere, goodhearted friend and neighbor. Her age was 64 years, 10 months, and 26 days. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. A. H. Falkenberg, a former pastor of the deceased, of Moulton, Texas. In the family home, in the presence of many relatives and friends, the services based on Luke 2; 29-30 were held at one o'clock Tuesday afternoon. The choir sang "Safe in the Arms of Jesus." "Asleep in Jesus," and "Nearer my God to Thee." The remains were then taken to the family cemetery at Hill's School in Fayette County and tenderly laid to rest in the presence of the largest assemblage of friends and relatives that had ever met in that little cemetery. Those from a distance attending the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Ben F. Bauer and son, Edwin and wife of Casten, Mrs. Otto Hoffman of Fredericks burg, Emil, Ernst, Vernon and Ben Wolle, Oscar and Albert Richter, Mrs. Luther Hansen of San Antonio, Mr, and Mrs. George Schneider and family of Rockdale, Mr. and Mrs. Arno Wisian and baby of Thorndale, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Fiedler, Mr. and Mrs. Max Citzler of La Grange, Mr, and Mrs. E. Bauer and family of Flatonia, and a large number of relatives, friends and acquaintances of Carmine and Round Top. Obituary contributed by Terry MatulaCHARLES EMMERICHLa Grange JournalThursday, December 15, 1938 Charles EmmerichChas. Emmerich of near Round Top, farmer, aged 72 years, 5 months and 13 days, died following an accident that befell him Monday afternoon. Mr. Emmerich fell from a wagon loaded with hay, and in the fall broke his neck. Death came quickly. Funeral services were held at his home Wednesday. Dec. 14, at 2:00 p.m., Rev. W. Kralik, Lutheran minister of Round Top, officiating. Interment at the Hill cemetery near Round Top. Mr. Emmerich was born in Germany, June 29, 1866, and immigrated to Texas in 1875, locating near Round Top. He was united in marriage with Miss Ida Conrad in 1886. He had lived in Fayette county for 63 years. He was a member of the Round Top Lodge, Sons of Hermann, and also a member of the Lutheran church. Surviving are his wife and the following children: Mrs. Mary Werner, Mrs. Louise Braun and Ernest Emmerich of Round Top. There are 3 grandchildren. Contributed by Rob BrownERNST ENGELLa Grange Journal, Thursday, January 3, 1907, page 5 Ernst Engel of Bluff died at his home on the 24th of December, at the age of 73 years. Deceased was one of the founders of the Teutonia Society, an honest and highly respected citizen. He leaves a wife, and six children and a host of sympathizing friends to mourn his demise. The remains were interred Christmas day, the attendance being very large. To the surviving relatives THE JOURNAL extends its sincere condolence.Contributed by James E. WilliamsSAM ENGLISHWeimar Mercury LONG CONSTITUTIONAL KILLS MAN OF 84 YEARSMuldoon, Texas, Sept. 27.—Uncle Sam English, one of the oldest residents, was found dead on the public road Saturday morning. Death was due to natural causes and occurred while he was out for a four-mile-walk. He was 84 years of age. CARL ERDMANNFayette County Record Carl ErdmanCarl Erdmann, an aged, highly respected citizen of the Rutersville vicinity, quickly passed to his reward Thursday, at the noon day hour at the home of his sister, Mrs. Chas Witt, a widow. The deceased attained the Biblical age of three score year and ten, even surpassing this by two years last August the 14th. In his life time he had some exceedingly hard tribulations to endure. In one week he lost three stalwart sons, Walter, Reinhard, and Louis between the ages of 17 and 21, two of whom were placed in one and the same grave. All died of pneumonia. Six years ago his beloved wife preceded him in death and was buried near Taylor. Rev. R. Heise conducted the funeral ceremonies, then the deceased was placed to his final rest in the Rutersville cemetery. Mr. Erdmann’s demise is mourned by two sons: Chas of Sagerton, Will of Hondo; five daughters; Mrs. Aug. Hahn, Sagerton, Mrs. Fritz Witt, Rabbs Prairie, Mrs. Alma Balko, Thrall, Mrs. Johanna Stauffer, Thrall and Mrs. Fritz Lange of Thrall. The deceased was a fine Christian gentleman as testified to by Mr. Otto Eckel, whose Godfather the deceased was, a good neighbor, and a friend to everybody.Contributed by Diane SchulteCHARLES ERNSTWeimar Mercury Schulenburg Pioneer DiesSchulenburg, Tex., Feb. 19.—Charles Ernst, aged 85 years, a pioneer resident of this place where he had lived for forty three years, died at the family residence Thursday night, following a brief illness. Burial was made at the City Cemetery Friday afternoon, services being conducted by Rev. Mr. Rader of Weimar. Two daughters survive. Mrs. Lillie Brueckel of El Paso and Miss Dollie Ernst of this city. |
