MINNA FAHRENTHOLD

Colorado Citizen
July 21, 1881

Weimar Local Matters

It is with sadness we chronicle the death of Miss Minna Fahrentholdt[sic], a young lady just blooming into womanhood. She died in this place on Tuesday morning, 19th instant, of pneumonia. She was the daughter of our townsman, Louis Fahrentholdt[sic]. Her remains were carried to Old High Hill for interment. We drop the sympathizing tear for the bereaved family.

SOPHIE FAHRENTHOLD

Colorado Citizen, September 13, 1888, page 3

Weimar Local Matters

We regret exceedingly to chronicle the death of Miss Sophie Fahrenthold, daughter of August Fahrenthold, on September 6th, 1888, at her father’s residence near Pecan, Fayette county. She was just blooming into womanhood and it seems hard to part with those we love, but weep not, dear parents, God’s will be done as He in his allwise wisdom does everything for the best.

JOHN FAISON

Colorado Citizen, 18 Aug 1881, page 2

Allen Miller and Lewis Carter, the negroes who killed John Faison and shot his brother Tom last week, were bound over on Monday by Justice Baker—Allen Miller in the sum of $2500, and Lewis Carter in the sum of $250. Tuesday morning they were taken out on a writ of habeas corpus before Judge Moore who reduced Miller's bond to $500, and Carter's remained at $250.—Journal.

CHARLES HENRY FAIRES

Weimar Mercury
29 Feb 1924, page 6

TEXAS PIONEER DIES.

Flatonia, Tex., Feb. 23. — In the death of Charles Henry Faires, Flatonia, and Fayette county have lost another pioneer citizen. Next to the youngest of eight children and the last to pass to his reward, he was born at Plum Grove, near LaGrange, Texas, September 28, 1847, and passed away after several weeks' illness, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. C. McVea at Houston, Feb 20, 1924.

He was the son of William A. and Ada McClure Faires, who came to Texas from Tennessee as colonists under Stephen F. Austin in 1832. The old pioneer home in which he first saw the light is still standing at Plum Grove.

Mr. Faires has been intimately associated with the development of the Flatonia community, having, with his brothers built the first ranch house on the original William A. Faires survey on which the tow of Flatonia now stands, and began the raising of horses and cattle at an early day.

R. O. FAIRES

Shiner Gazette, 24 Aug 1898, page 1

SUDDEN DEATH.

Mayor Faires of Flatonia Dies Suddenly of Heart Failure.

Flatonia, Fayette Co., Tex., Aug. 17. – Mayor R. O. Faires of this place, who was seen on the streets yesterday in apparently vigorous health, died suddenly of heart failure last night at 9:30 o’clock. Mayor Faires was 57 years of age, a native of Fayette county and a prominent citizen here, where he has resided for the past twenty years. He leaves a wife and four children, besides a host of life-long friends to mourn his sudden death. Deceased was, at the time of death, high priest of Moulton chapter of Masonic lodge, and a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, Knights of Honor, American Legion of Honor, Independent Order of Odd Fellow lodges and Killough champ, U. C. V. He was sheriff of and tax collector of Fayette county in 1870-74 and has been elected mayor of Flatonia successively for three terms. An honored confederate veteran, prominent in political circles as an advocate of free silver, and endeared to all as a noble friend and useful citizen, his death has cast a gloom over the entire community. Mrs. Faires, who has been at Fort Davis, Tex., for some time, will reach Flatonia to-morrow in response to telegraphic notification of her husband’s demise. – Galveston News.

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R. O. FAIRES.

In the death of R. O Faires Flatonia has lost one of its most just and upright citizens. He was a man whose friendship could be counted on in adversity as well as prosperity. He had a kind word and a helping hand for all who approached him and were deserving of help. He was a man of the people, and was in touch with the humblest of his fellow creatures. He sought to oppress no one, and was ever ready to accord to others the same privileges he asked for himself. If he committed any errors they were of the head, not the heart, and no man was more ready to acknowledge an error than he. He was ever foremost to respond to the call of duty, and commanded a company in Green’s Texas Brigade throughout the civil war. He also volunteered to raise a company for the war with Spain, but failed to obtain the requisite number of men. He was a kind, loving and indulgent husband and father, and in his death his family and friends have suffered an irreparable loss. He was truly a man “without fear and without reproach.”

Contributed by Matt Cross

JULIA OGDEN FAISON

The La Grange Journal
Thursday, March 3, 1960

Mrs. Julia O. Faison

Mrs. Julia O. Faison of La Grange passed away at the Fayette Memorial Hospital, Thursday at the age 89.

Funeral services were held at the St. James Episcopal Church here Saturday, at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Calvin Sackers officiating, and burial was in the La Grange City cemetery.

Mrs. Faison, nee Ogden was born in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. on Oct. 16, 1871, and was married to James R. Faison.  Mr. Faison passed away on Dec. 23, 1943.

Her only survivors are distant relatives in New York.

Contributed by Rob Brown

P. B. FAISON

La Grange Journal
Thursday, December 26, 1918

At Advanced Age

Another Old Citizen of La Grange Joins the Majority

Sunday afternoon, death claimed on of La Grange’s oldest citizens, P. B. Faison, aged eighty-five years, three months and seventeen days.  For the past year, deceased has been in feeble health, but possessing a strong constitution and receiving every attention and comfort from his son, J. R. Faison, he succeeded in prolonging his life.

Mr. Faison was one of the early settlers of this section, coming from North Carolina, and by exerting his energies and giving close attention to his pursuits, succeeded in acquiring a comfortable competence.  He was the owner of considerable landed property.

From the St. James Episcopal church, Rev. J. Cross Gray officiating, the funeral was held Tuesday afternoon, with interment in the old cemetery.  His chief mourners are a widow, and two sons, Percy Faison of San Antonio and James R. of La Grange.  One daughter, Miss Mariah, died early in life.  We offer our condolence to his mourning relatives.

Contributed by Rob Brown

GEORGE FALDYN

Weimar Mercury
14 Dec 1928, page 1

Little Child Dies From Attack of Lockjaw

In the last issue we mentioned the fact that the 5-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Faldyn, Jr., of the Holman section had been taken to the hospital at LaGrange, suffering from an attack of lockjaw.

The little fellow first showed symptoms of the disease Monday night of last week. His condition getting worse, physicians were summoned from Weimar Tuesday morning. After examination of the patient, it was upon their advice that he was taken at once to the hospital at LaGrange.

He arrived there about noon Tuesday. His condition continued to grow worse, and the little fellow succumbed to the disease Wednesday about noon.

The little body was tenderly prepared for burial and followed by the grief-stricken parents, was transported to the cemetery at Holman for interment.

One of the Weimar physicians called in informed us that it was a very mysterious case. He stated there was no abrasion of the skin on any part of the child's body, nor was there any evidence at hand to prove how the child contracted the disease. So, it will probably never be known how the child contracted lockjaw.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Mr. and Mrs. Faldyn in the loss of their darling little boy.

J. FALKE

The Galveston Daily News, December 3, 1878

J. Falke was shot while on a camp hunt. While preparing his dinner by a camp fire, a dead tree fell on his gun, causing it to go off, a load of buckshot taking effect in his bowels. He lived about six hours, during which time he was attended by Dr. William Scallorn.

Contributed by Debbie Hanson

FRANK J. FALTISEK

Victoria Advocate, 8 Jul 1976, page 12A

Frank Faltisek

FLATONIA - Mr. Frank J. Faltisek, 88, of Flatonia died Tuesday.

Services are to be held at 2 p.m. Thursday in Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial to follow in Flatonia Catholic Cemetery.

Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Emil Bonorden of Victoria, Mrs. Milert Evelyn Antrich of Houston, Mrs. Mayme Barta of Flatonia; two sons, Ted of Oakland, Calif. and Jerry of Flatonia; a brother and sister; 17 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Contributed by Matt Cross

AGNES BRANECKEY FANICK

San Antonio Express, 26 Feb 1965

Mrs. Agnes Fanick, 91, of 1025 Holmgreen Rd., died here Thursday.  Requiem High Mass will be offered Friday morning in the Church of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Praha, Tex.  Burial will be in the family cemetery [sic.] in Praha under the direction of Riebe Funeral Home.

Survivors include a son, Eddie Fanick, San Antonio.

Agnes Fanick is buried in the Praha Catholic Cemetery. Contributed by Matt Cross

FARQUHAR INFANT

Weimar Mercury
21 Apr 1894, page 2

Died, at LaGrange, Sunday, April 15, 1894, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John N. Farquhar.

MRS. J. N. FARQUHAR

La Grange Journal
March 30, 1905

Died at Blackjack, February 11, of heart trouble, Mrs. J. N. Farquhar, aged 56.

Contributed by John Todd Koenig

EMILIA (MILLIE) MAREK FAYKUS

Colorado County Citizen, August 11, 2009

Faykus, Emilia “Millie”

Emilia “Millie” Faykus, 103, of Garwood, passed away Aug. 3 at El Campo Memorial Hospital.

She was born in Engle, Sept. 21, 1905 to Vinc and Anna (Trojacek) Marek and married Alfons G. Faykus, June 12, 1922.

She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters and Christian Mothers in Nada.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; four sisters; and one brother.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Viola and William Zboril of Garwood; sons and daughters-in-law, Max Henry and Martha Faykus of Victoria and Preston T. and Mary Jo Faykus of El Campo; sister, Julie Pesek of Schulenburg; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Aug. 6 at Henneke Funeral Home in Columbus with Father Joe Vrana and Deacon Bennie Holesovsky officiating. Interment followed at St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Praha.

Pallbearers were Ronald, Wesley, Robert and Emily Zboril, Jordan Faykus and Preston Faykus Jr.

Contributed by Judy Talkington. Photo courtesy of Colorado County Citizen.

MARY FELLMAN

Colorado County Citizen, 5 Nov 1959, page 12

Miss Mary Fellman's Last Rites Are Held Sunday

Last rites for Miss Mary Fellman were held Nov. 1 at the Live Rev. Francis Kolar officating at Oak Hill Catholic church, with the requiem high mass. [Two lines were transposed when printed.] Rosary was recited Sunday evening, led by Rev. Alex Kraus. Untermeyer Funeral home was in charge.

Miss Fellman was born in Alsace Lorraine Sept. 6, 1875, and came to America as a small child, living near Ellinger until the death of her brother in 1947, after which she went to live with a niece, Mrs. Leo Werland and her husband. Last February she was taken to Knight's Rest home where she died Oct. 31.

She is survived by nieces, Mesdames Celestine Schneider, Leo Werland, Henry Becker and Elo Willman of Columbus; Mrs. Alvin Wendel of El Campo and Mrs. Walter Delmar of Missouri City, and nephews, Robert Fellman of Fayetteville and Ted Fellman of San Antonio; also 16 great nieces and 24 great-great nieces [sic.].

Pallbearers were Lester Schneider, [?]. A. Smahlik, Willie Hoelscher, David Schneider, Ted Fellman and Erwin Wostarek.

ELLA SCHAEFER FIEBIG

The La Grange Journal
March 26, 1936 pg. 1

Mrs. Albert Fiebig Dies Suddenly At San Antonio, Wed.

Mrs. Albert Fiebig, nee Miss Ella Schaefer, died Wednesday of last week, at San Antonio. Her body was brought to La Grange and Friday afternoon, from the family residence the funeral was held, interment was made in the Cedar cemetery, west from La Grange. Rev. J. E. Roth officiated at the home and at the cemetery.

Mrs. Fiebig is survived by her husband, and two daughters, Mrs. Louis (Edna) Baucam of San Antonio; Mrs. C.B. (Bernice) Swails of Sonora; and one son, Edgar Fiebig of San Antonio. She was born in Germany, and when six years old her parents immigrated to America. Two children preceded her in death.

October 1895, she was united in marriage with Albert Fiebig, and made their home on a farm near La Grange. For the past twenty years they resided in La Grange, Mr. Fiebig, being employed at the Schuhmacher Company (wholesale) as shipping clerk. There are also five brothers and two sisters surviving and four grandchildren. To the survivors the Journal offers, with friends, sincere sympathy.

Photo contributed by Barbara Boyd. Obituary transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed.

BEN FIELDS

La Grange Journal
August 27, 1937 pg.1

Poison Gas In Well Instant Death

‘Squire Marburger and Deputy Flournoy were called to West Point, Saturday morning at 11:00 o’clock to investigate the death of Ben Fields, colored.

Fields is said to have crawled into the well on Melvin Jackson’s (also colored) place, with the intention of cleaning it. As he neared the bottom a few gasps announced that the fact that “all was not well in the well.” In just about as much time as it taked to tell it, he had died.

Death was due to poisonous gas. A lantern lowered into the well would not burn at that depth. A man at that depth could not breath, and live.

Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed

JASPER FIELDS

Dallas Morning News
30 December,  1897   

Shot by an Officer

LaGrange, Tex., Dec 29.—Sheriff Loessin received a telephone message from Oldenburg that one of his deputies, Rudolph Sladek, had shot and killed a negro named Jasper Fields for resisting arrest. Sladek is a deputy sheriff, residing in Ellinger, who went yesterday to the house of John Fields, father of Jasper Fields, about six miles east from here, on the Fayetteville and LaGrange road, with a writ to arrest on Jasper Fields. On arrival he found that he wanted Eddie Fields also, son of John Fields. The negro defied the officer, who next day returned with help and met the negroes on the road going toward Oldenburg, hailing them and asking them to surrender, as he had a warrant for the arrest of Eddie Fields for carrying a pistol, whereupon the negroes commenced abusing the officers and told them they would not be arrested. During the melee Sladek shot and killed Jasper Fields. Eddie Fields is still at large. Sladek has surrendered to an officer.

Contributed by Debbie Hanson

JOE FIETSAM

Weimar Mercury
4 Feb 1938

Mr. Joe Fietsam of Ammannsville Died Tuesday of This week

Mr. Joe Fietsam of Ammannsville —son of the late Jos. G. Fietsam and wife of this city— died at the family residence Tuesday, following a paralytic stroke that came upon him Thursday of last week. Following this stroke he was able to and did talk with members of his family almost up to the time of his demise. The funeral took place at Ammannsville Cemetery Thursday, and was attended by a large crowd of relatives and friends, many from this city.

Mr. Fietsam was 81 years of age at time of death. He was born Feb. 6, 1856 in Fayette county. His death occurred Feb. 1, 1938. He was married to Miss Ida Albrecht sixty years ago. She passed away Jan. 23, 1917. Later he was united in marriage to Miss Flora Huettel, who survives him. The surviving children are Mrs. Chas. Munke, Mrs. Willie Munke, Mrs. Adolph Schindler of Weimar, Mrs. Gus Munke, Mrs. Herman Munke, Mr. Arnold Fietsam, Mr. Bruno Fietsam and Mr. Walter Fietsam. Three sisters are also among the survivors — Mrs. O. Hilden of Shiner, Mrs. Wm. Tell and Miss Emma Fietsam of Weimar.

A great part of Mr. Fietsam's life was spent in this section. He was truly a good man, one that was known and beloved by a large circle of friends, honest, upright, a devoted husband and father, a kindly, good neighbor and friend, whose passing is viewed with regret by many of the citizens of this section.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to his bereaved ones.

La Grange Journal, Thursday, February 3, 1938

Joe J. Fietsam

Former Commissioner J. J. Fietsam of the Ammannsville section died at the family home Tuesday, February 1, at the age of 81 years, 11 months and 25 days.  Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock, and interment was made in the Williams Creek cemetery.

Deceased was born in Fayette county, in that sector known as the Bluff section, February 6, 1856, and had spent his entire life in Fayette county.  Reared on the farm, he never forsook that early training and continued to follow the life of the farmer until his demise.

For several terms of two years each, he served his precinct as commissioner back in the early 1900’s and ever had the interests of the county at heart.  He retired from the office only because of desiring to devote his entire time to his farm.

Surviving are his wife, nee Miss Florence Huettel, and the following children by his first marriage:  Walter Fietsam, Mesdames Sophie Munke, Katherine Munke, Judith Munke, Elizabeth Munke, all of the vicinity of La Grange, Route No. 3; Bruno and Arnold Fietsam of Ammannsville and Mrs. Laura Schindler of Weimar.

Sisters to survive him are Mrs. Mary Hilden, Shiner; Mrs. Wm. Tell and Miss Emma Fietsam of Weimar.  The Koenig Funeral Home had charge of the funeral and Rev. R. Heise of the St. Paul Lutheran church conducted the religious service at the home and the grave.

Contributed by Rob Brown

JOSEPH FILLIP

Weimar Mercury
5 Nov 1904, page 2

Schulenburg Sticker: Mr. Joseph Fillip, living with his five little children, ages ranging from two to severn years, was found dead in his bed Tuesday by a neighbor, Mr. Luck. The children probably thought their father was only asleep, but they soon became hungry and went to Mr. Luck's house for something to eat and were questioned about where their father was, and the answer was that "Papa was lying in bed." Mr. Luck, thinking he was ill, went over to invesigate and found that Mr. Fillip was dead and had, in all probability, been dead for two or three days. His remains were prepared for burial by Baumgarten & Bros., undertakers, and intered in the Catholic cemetery at this place.

The children are being cared for by Mr. Otto Schwenke until a permanent home can be secured.

Mr. Fillip was probably forty-five years of age and was a victim of brights disease and heart trouble, which caused his untimely death. The sympathy of the entire communitty goes out to the five little orphans.

IDA FINKENSTEIN

Weimar Mercury
18 Feb 1927

AGED WOMAN FOUND UNCONSCIOUS BY WELL

Flatonia, Texas, Feb. 11. —Mrs. Ida Finkenstein was found by neighbors Thursday morning lying unconsciious by the well where she had gone for water, before retiring , Wednesday night. A cold rain fell most of the night. The supposition is she had a stroke of paralysis. She is past 70 years of age, and but little hope is held for her recovery.

Weimar Mercury
25 Feb 1927

MRS. IDA FINKENSTEIN

Flatonia, Texas, Feb. 18. —Mrs. Ida Finkenstein died at her home early Thursday morning after a few days' illness. She and her husband settled here in the early '70s. She was 70 years of age and loved by the entire community. One son and three daughters survive, besides other relatives. Funeral services took place in the city cemetery at 3:30 Friday afternoon, Rev. S. D. Lambert, Methodist minister, officiating.

L. FINKENSTEIN

Weimar Mercury, 30 Jan 1897, page 8

POINTS ABOUT PEOPLE WE KNOW

News Special: Flatonia, Texas. January 21. —L. Finkenstein of this place committed suicide by shooting out his brains about 9 o'clock tonight. He was a member of the Odd Fellows, Sons of Hermann and Knights of Honor. He leaves a wife and six children.

ALBERT FISER

La Grange Journal
Thursday, January 2, 1947

Aged Ammannsville Man Dies Saturday

Albert Fiser, 84 of Ammannsville passed away at the hospital here Saturday after a year’s illness.

Rosary will be said at Koenig Funeral Home Chapel about 7:30 Monday evening and the body will be taken to the Ammannsville Catholic Church for funeral services Tuesday morning.  Rev. John Hanacek will officiate and burial will be in the Ammannsville Cemetery.

Born in Hungary on Oct. 16, 1862, Mr. Fiser came to Texas at the age of 12 and had lived at Bluff and Ammannsville since.  He was married to Miss Annie Kadlecek and in January they would have been wed 51 years.

Survivors are his widow; two daughters, Mrs. Martha Corporron of Schulenburg and Mrs. Jerome Kristek of San Antonio; two sons, John Joe Fisher of Ammannsville and Pete P. Fisher of Clio, Mich.; three sisters, Mrs. Angeline Sumbera of Ammannsville, Mrs. Filomena Janek of East Bernard and Mrs. Otillie Vacek of Bay City; a brother, Joe Fiser of La Grange R3; and seven grandchildren.

Contributed by Rob Brown

MARIE FISHER

La Grange Journal, Thursday, May 30, 1935

In Memoriam

A large throng of relatives and friends gathered last Thursday morning, May 23 to pay last respects to Miss Marie Fisher, a prominent and popular young lady of Ammannsville and a teacher of the public school in that community for the past five years.

Death came to Miss Marie at 11:45 Tuesday morning at the La Grange Hospital at the age of 31 years, 5 months and 19 days, after a period of ill health that finally led her to a complicated operation from which she suffered through fourteen days of agony.  After struggling and pleading for her life, she became very weak and passed away quietly, in the presence of her bereaved parents, one sister, three brothers and her loved companion, Miss Olga Kahanek, who has taught school and lived with her for the past five years.  Her other sister, Mrs. Jim Stavinoha, and another brother, Joe D., were unable to be with her when she passed away.

Funeral was conducted from the home of her parents at 10:00 a.m., the procession then going to the St. John’s Catholic church at Ammannsville.  The procession was led into the church from the K.J.T. hall by Miss Kahanek, her principal, leading all the school girls dressed as flower girls, and Mrs. Ernest Kallus, her friend at La Grange, leading the school boys, followed by the school board, Messrs. Hubert Heller, Fred Schram and Joe Hulub.  Many flower girls and boys, among whom were her loved ex-students, relatives and friends, followed in the procession into the church where a requiem high mass was said.

The Rev. A. Raska conducted the services at the home and said the mass.  He likewise preached in Czech while the Rev. S. A. Zientek of the Sacred Heart church of La Grange, preached a most inspirational sermon commemorating the joyful and melancholy days of her life, also explaining why and how she will be rewarded for her duties as a devout Catholic teacher and citizen.  His sermon was one that will always linger in the memories of those present, for it aroused the sympathy of every heart.  Rev. A. Raska conducted the funeral rites at the grave.  Interment was made in the St. John’s Catholic cemetery.

Miss Marie leaves her bereaved parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe P. Fisher; two sisters, Henriette, a junior in the La Grange high school, and Mrs. Jim Stavinoha of Ammannsville; four brothers, Joe D., of East Gate, Henry at home, Albert, who is employed at Jacob’s Service Station in La Grange, Johnnie at home; and two nephews, Marcus Joe Stavinoha and Jacques Joe Fisher.  Two brothers, George and Vojtech, preceded her to the grave while in childhood during the influenza epidemic fourteen years ago.

Active pallbearers were her first cousins:  Jerome Sumbera, Jerry Sumbera, Laddie Sumbera, Ivan Sumbera, Joe Pfertner, and Victor Walla.  Honary pallbearers were ex-students of Ammannsville public school, namely:  Frank Bartosh, Frank Cernosek, Sidney Mensik, Jerome Kossa, Ivan Bartosh and Leo Heller.

The deceased was born near Ammannsville, December 1, 1903, the oldest of nine children.  She grew to young womanhood at Ammannsville, attending both parochial and public schools there.  At the age of seventeen she attended the Hallettsville convent, later going to summer normal at Shiner.  She began her teaching career in the fall of 1923 as assistant of the Pecan school, with Mr. Edward Hilscher as her principal.  The next year she taught at Abbott’s Grove with Miss Rosie Jeemenek.  In the fall of 1925 she taught in the St. Joseph’s school, Colorado county, with Mrs. Clara Krenek.  In 1926 she taught in the Bordovic school, Fayette county, holding this place two terms.

After having taught school for five consecutive terms she enrolled with Draughon’s Business College at San Antonio in 1928.  Finishing her course, she was employed in the Toudouze Furniture store in San Antonio.  During the depression she was unable to retain her position, turning back to the teaching profession.

In 1930 she was elected as assistant of the Ammannsville public school with Miss Olga Kahanek as her principal.  During three consecutive summers, beginning in 1931, she attended the Southwest Texas State Teachers College at San Marcos with her companion in preparing themselves for further advancement in their teaching careers.  They worked in harmony during the past five years and were re-elected for the next term.

A very faithful, considerate and industrious teacher, Miss Marie was a friend of everyone.  During her life she had experienced the deepest sorrows and the greatest of joys, and having always been a devout Catholic, she had a strong faith in her Dear Lord who now saw that it was best to take her to His great kingdom.  She is a great loss, not only to her parents, sisters, brothers and other relatives and friends, but to her community as well.  The esteem in which she was held was evidenced by the large crowd attending the funeral.  The great abundance of flowers which covered her grave gave testimony of the love of her countless friends.

May she rest in Peace!

Contributed by Rob Brown

AUGUSTA FLATH

La Grange Journal
Thursday, January 20, 1921

Death’s Claim

Died at the home of her son, Emil Flath of Plum, Tuesday evening, January 18, Mrs. Augusta Flath, aged about seventy years.  Deceased had been an invalid for many months, yet her death came as a shock to all of her loved ones and friends, when a stroke of apoplexy ended her sufferings on Tuesday night about nine o’clock.

Her remains will be laid to rest this, Thursday morning at nine o’clock at the Prairie Valley cemetery, Rev. R. Heise of La Grange officiating.

Contributed by Rob Brown

REV. ALBERT E. FLATHMANN

La Grange Journal
Thursday, July 26, 1973

Rev. A. E. Flathmann, 75, Succombs Sunday

Funeral services for Rev. Albert E. Flathman, Sr., 75, of La Grange will be held Thursday, July 27, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in La Grange with Rev. Clarence Oestreich officiating.  Burial will follow at 2:00 P.M. in Austin’s Memorial Park Cemetery.

Reverend Flathmann, minister of The American Lutheran Church for over 50 years, was stricken Sunday morning at his home at 710 North Horton Street and was pronounced dead upon arrival at Fayette Memorial Hospital.

Pastor Flathmann was born on February 2, 1898, in Ewington, Minn., the son of the late Rev. Henry F. and Christine Raschke Flathmann.  After completing his studies for the ministry, he was ordained by his father on June 26, 1921, in Winnipeg, Canada.  He served in Canada until 1924 when he came to Texas.  Since then, he served various congregations in this state and one in New Orleans, La.

In March 1962, Pastor Flathmann came to La Grange to serve the Ellinger-Prairie Valley-Rutersville parish with the Rev. Raymond Durst, and since 1963 he served St. John Lutheran Church, Ellinger, and St. Peter Lutheran Church, Prairie Valley.  He retired about a year ago; however, he still participated in some services at Prairie Valley.

He celebrated the 50^th anniversary of his ordination on June 27, 1971, with a service of praise and thanksgiving to God at St. Paul Lutheran Church, La Grange, which was followed by a reception at the Fellowship Hall.

He was united in marriage with Mary Zinkhan on October 25, 1923, and she preceded him in death on July 22, 1951.  On August 15, 1954, he was united in marriage with Frieda Miller in New Orleans, La.

Surviving are his wife of La Grange; one daughter, Mrs. Waldemar (Pauline) Wendel of Phillipsburg; two sons, Henry Flathmann of St. Paul, Minn., and Albert E. Flathman, Jr., of New Guinea; four sisters, Mrs. Adelheid Jenkins of Wayzata, Minn., Mrs. Dan (Erica) Sheatsley of Columbus, Ohio, Mrs. William (Lydia) Mills of White Bear Lake, Minn., and Mrs. Mel (Dorothy) Anderson of St. Paul, Minn.; two brothers, Ernest of Menlo Park, Calif. and Jerry Flathmann of St. Paul, Minn., and 9 grandchildren.

Rev. Flathmann will remain at the Koenig Funeral Home until 8:00 A.M. Thursday.

In lieu of usual remembrances, the family requests memorials be made to a cause of the donor’s choice.

Contributed by Rob Brown

EDDY O. FLATO

Colorado Citizen, 31 Mar 1881, page 2

DEATH OF EDDY O. FLATO.—Died, at St. Louis Thursday, March 17, 1881, Eddy O. Flato, age 1_[?] years.

The remains of this estimable young man, accompanied by his father, F. W. Flato, Esq., arrived last Monday on the afternoon train, and was met at the depot by the relations and a large concourse of our citizens of, both sexes. When the train stopped and it was ascertained that Mr. F. with the corpse was aboard, a scene occurred that was heart-rending in the extreme. The wails of anquish that went up from the mother, father, brothers and sisters elicited the sympathy and drew the tears from the eyes of every one present. The deceased was truly an estimable and exemplary young man; one who won the confidence, and we might say love, of every one who made his acquaintance. He was for two years or more an attache of the railroad office at this place, and by his assiduity, strict attention to the discharge of his duties, and manly, upright conduct, won the confidence and admiration of the officers of the road, who promoted him by making him the agent of the company at Rosenburg junction. Here he reained until failing health compelled him to resign. After getting better he received an appointment as agent of the I. & G. N. road at [Wallis] where he remained until he was offered a situation in the house of Hunter Evans & Co., St. Louis Missouri, where he was engaged until he was taken sick with pneumonia, which terminated his young life. The Argus tenders to his grief stricken relatives its sincere sympathy and condolence in their sad bereavement. —Flatonia Argus, 24th.

FREDERICK WILLIAM FLATO

Shiner Gazette, 24 May 1899

Frederick William Flato.

The town and community were greatly shocked last Thursday, to hear the sudden death of Mr. F. W. Flato, sr., at the residence of his son Mr. Chas. H. Flato. “Grandpa” Flato had been ailing for several days, but it was not thought to be anything serious, as he would not consent to summon a physician. A few minutes before his death, he stated that he felt sleepy and would lie down and take a nap. Shortly afterwards Mrs. Flato, his wife, entered the room to see if he was resting well. He was lying on his side with his hand under his head, and appeared to be peacefully sleeping, but it proved to be a sleep from which there is no awaking. Mrs. Flato immediately summoned the family, and although the body was yet warm, breath was extinct and he never spoke again to the loved ones who quickly crowded around him. The end came at about 11 o’clock a. m. and was caused by heart failure. None of his children were present at his death. His son C. H. Flato after kindly ministering to his wants in the morning, had driven twelve miles into the country to inspect and purchase some cattle, and several messengers were hastily despatched [sic] to inform him of the dire news. He returned immediately to the city, reaching there at 1:30 o’clock. His six sons and four daughters were all scattered in widely distant parts of the country from San Antonio to Kansas City, and telegrams were hurriedly sent, informing them of the sad news. The body was embalmed and held until Sunday the 21st inst., to await the arrival of all the children.

The interment took place at Flatonia at 10:30 o’clock on Sunday, and was presided over by the Masonic lodge of that city, of which the deceased was a member. The largest crowd ever seen at a funeral in Flatonia, followed the remains to its last resting place. The sympathy of the entire community goes out to the bereaved wife and children.

Frederick William Flato was 79 years and 3 months old at the time of his death, and was born February 22d 1820, and he was married January 9, 1848 at Cat Springs, in Austin Co., to Miss Sophia Welhausen, a sister of Mr. Chas. Welhausen of Shiner and Mrs. R. Wolters of Schulenburg. Mr. Flato is some eleven years younger than her deceased husband. The couple celebrated their golden wedding in January last year in the presence of a great gathering of their descendants, in Shiner.

Contributed by Matt Cross

HENRY N. FLATO

La Grange Journal
Thursday February 8, 1934

Family Names Are Slowly Passing Away

The city of Flatonia on the southern end of Fayette County, derived its name from one of the early settlers of that section, Mr. Flato.  One followed the others in death until the family name has become less in number.

Friday of last week Henry N. Flato, aged 78, died at San Antonio, less than a week after the death of his son Henry W. Flato, Laredo businessman.  Henry Flato suffered a stroke after he was informed of his son’s death.  He was a native of Flatonia.

The elder Flato, is survived by his wife; two sons, L.B. and Fred P. Flato, San Antonio; daughter, Mrs. Adolph Boldt, St. Louis; two sisters, Mrs. F.P. Yeager, Houston (formerly of Flatonia; three brothers, Oscar, formerly of La Grange, Chas. And F. W. Flato, all of Kingsville.

Transcribed by Connie F. Sneed

ELVERA AMBERG FLEET

The Houston Post
Thursday, June 2, 1994

Fleet

Elvera Amberg Fleet, died May 31, 1994.  Mrs. Fleet was born in La Grange, Texas, January 19, 1909, fourth daughter of Otto L. and Agnes Prause Amberg.  She was a member of Bethany Christian Church of Houston.  Mrs. Fleet was predeceased by husband, George W. Fleet, partner, John L. Wortham and Son.  Many years associated with American General Insurance Co..  She is survived by niece, Agnes Wilkinson, great-nieces Gail Wilkinson, Lynn Wilkinson, all of Austin; nephews, John Tracy, Jr. of Houston, Paul and Wayne Koehler of Beaumont, sister-in-law, Carol Tracy of Brenham.  Friends may call at Geo. H. Lewis & Sons, 1010 Bering Drive after 1:00 P.M. Thursday, where the family will be present from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. to receive friends.  Entombment services will be held 10:00 A.M. Friday, June 3, 1994 in the Memorial Mission Mausoleum Chapel, Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery followed by a Memorial service at 1:30 P.M. in the chapel of Geo. H. Lewis & Sons with Dr. Charles L. Isbell officiating.  Honorary pallbearers will be Ronald Wilkinson, J. M. Hamilton, Barry O’Dell, Andrew Shebay, J. D. Shannon, James Liska, and John Tracy.  For those desiring contributions may be made to Bethany Christian Church, 3223 Westheimer, Houston, TX. 77098, or to the charity of your choice.

Contributed by Rob Brown

SELMA FLOCKE

Weimar Gimlet
14 July 1887

FROM SCHULENBURG.

JULY 12, 1887

ED. GIMLET:
. . . Miss Selma Flocke, the niece of our merchant, Mr. Flocke, who had been sick with typhoid fever for three weeks, died yesterday morning. She was a promising young lady, only 14 years of age. Here sisters and other relatives have the sympathy of the community in their sad bereavement.

TRUE BLUE

FRANZ FOERSTER

La Grange Journal
April 16, 1936, page 1

Aged Citizen Dies Near La Grange Sat. Aged Eighty-Four

Death came to Franz Foerster, aged 84 years, 2 months and 29 day, Saturday April 11, at his home at O’Quinn, following a stroke of apoplexy. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, from the farm home, and interment was head at the Philadelphia Lutheran Cemetery near Swiss Alp, Rev. E. J. Hirsch officiated at the home and at the cemetery.

Deceased had lived in Fayette County, near La Grange, for 80 years; he was born in Austria, January 12, 1852, and came to America, a mere child, with his parents in 1856, the family locating near La Grange. Here, on a farm he spent his earlier years, and on November 20, 1877 he was united in marriage with Miss Lena Bruggmann who, with the following children survive:

Gus. Foerster, Swiss Alp; Julius and Fred Foerster, O’Quinn; Mesdames W. Blankenburg, Emil Blankenburg, Helen Oehler, Ed. Sander and Miss Louise Foerster of O’Quinn. One son, Chas. Foerster, preceded him in death.

Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed

JOSEPH HENRY FOJTIK

La Grange Journal
Wednesday, July 20, 1977

Joseph Fojtik

Funeral services for Joseph Henry Fojtik, 76, of Fayetteville were held Monday, July 11 at 8:30 A.M. at the Koenig Funeral Home, Inc. Chapel with Rev. Ben Mazurkiewiez officiating.  Interment was in the Fayetteville City Cemetery.

Mr. Fojtik, a retired postal clerk, succumbed July 9 in Fayette Memorial Hospital.

Born Dec. 28, 1900, in Fayetteville, he was the son of Frank J. and Agnes Chovanec Fojtik.  He was married to Florence Kaderka May 18, 1931 in Fayetteville.  He had resided in Fayetteville the past 12 years.

Surviving are his wife and a sister, Mrs. Mary Hobizal of Sugar Land.

He was preceded in death by a daughter in 1968.

Contributed by Rob Brown

AUGUSTINE FORRES

Weimar Mercury, 5 Jun 1897, page 1

Schulenburg, Tex., May 27.—Mrs. Augustine Forres, wife of Henry Forres of this place died this morning of consumption, aged 48 years. Her remains were carried to Fayetteville for interment in the family burial ground.

ALVINE TELL HELMCAMP FRANCKE

The La Grange, Journal
16 May 1938

MRS. ALVINE FRANCKE

Saturday evening, an illness that had extended over a period of two years, came to an end, so also did the pilgrimage of Mrs. Alvine Francke. For two years calmly waiting for the call, and unable to leave her room, except for the briefest period of time. Suffering, that had tested her strength and sapped it, tested her faith and failed to destroy it. She passed on; may her sleep be that of the just, she had been patient, and had been willing to go. Mrs. Francke reached the ripe age of 79 years, 6 months and 28 days; she was the daughter of early settlers of the Bluff section, born in Fayette County and had lived her entire years in the county of her birth. Looking back, to a distance of more than two score years, it is the province of the writer to state that there were many sorrowful hours in her life; she possessed a most wonderful trait, and in all of her sorrows ever came back with a smile. Bereft of her first husband, and with small children to rear, she battled against the tide of adversity. A son, Gustav, preceded her to the grave about 30 years ago.

Born Alvine Tell, and reared on the Bluff, she remained in that section until 22 years ago when she was united in marriage with Hermann Francke of Cedar, Later to locate near the city on the west side of the river. Beside her husband, she is survived by her two sons, Rud. Helmcamp, local constable and Robert Helmcamp, musician of South Bend, Indiana. William Tell, a brother, now past 80 years and living at Weimar, is the only survivor of the Tell family. Interment was made in Williams Creek Cemetery south of La Grange with many family friends and her son Rudolph and relatives attending. Surviving are also 4 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Rev. R. Heise conducted the services, both at the home and the cemetery.

Weimar Mercury
27 May 1938, page 1

MR. WM. TELL'S SISTER PASSES UNTO HER REWARD

Mrs. Alvina Franks [Francke] was buried in the Williams Creek Cemetery Monday afternoon, May 23rd. She was born on the Bluff near La Grange in October 1857. Surviving are her husband, Herman Franke [sic.], and two sons, Rudolf Helmcamp of near LaGrange and Robert Helmcamp of South Bend, Ind., and a number of grandchildren and great grandchildren. Also one surviving brother, William Tell of Weimar.

Mrs. Franke died Saturday night after a lingering illness of over two years, suffering from injuries received from a broken hip. She was a lifelong resident of Fayette county, having lived near LaGrange all her life. Her parents came to this country and settled on the Bluff near LaGrange in the early fifties.

R.

HENRY FRANCKE

The La Grange Journal
Thursday, December 6, 1951

Henry Francke, 75, Retired US Mail Carrier, Succumbs

Henry Francke, 75, who served as mail carrier here for 30 years before he retired, passed away at his home in La Grange Monday morning.

Funeral services were held at the chapel of Koenig Funeral Home Tuesday at 3:30 PM, with the Rev. H. T. Flachmeier officiating.  Interment was made in the New City Cemetery.

Mr. Francke was born in the Cedar Community on Dec. 4, 1875, and was united in marriage with Miss Marie Wieting on Nov. 7, 1899.  Their golden wedding anniversary celebration two years ago was one that was attended by a large circle of relatives and friends.  The Franckes had been residents of La Grange for the past 47 years.

Mr. Francke’s passing left only one living member of the old La Grange Saengerbunde.  He is Henry Koenecke.

Surviving besides his widow, are one daughter, Mrs. Karl (Hedwig) Thuemler of La Grange; two sons, Erwin H. Francke of La Grange and Cleo G. Francke of Port Ridge, Ill; three sisters, Mrs. John Schwake, Mrs. Max Wildner and Mrs. Fritz Lampe, all of La Grange; one brother, Otto Francke of Elgin; one granddaughter, Marianne Thuemler; and one nephew, Leslie H. Willrich of South America, who was reared by Mr. and Mrs. Francke.

Contributed by Rob Brown

ANNA SCHUBERT FRANKE

La Grange Journal
Thursday, December 1, 1938

Mrs. Anna Franke

Mrs. Anna Franke, relict of the late John Franke, died at her home north of La Grange, (near Warda) Wednesday, November 23, aged 86 years and 23 days; her passing due to advance age.  She is survived by her two sons, Paul Franke of Sealy and Alfred Franke of San Antonio, and her daughter, Mrs. Mary Schnell, Giddings.

Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at 1:00 o’clock, at her late home and interment was made in the Warda churchyard cemetery, Rev. Eifert officiating.  Koenig Funeral Home had charge of the funeral.

Mrs. Franke, whose maiden name was Anna Schubert, was born in Germany and immigrated to Texas in 1866, the family locating near Giddings; for the past 39 years she has lived in Fayette county.  She had been a member of the Lutheran church since early girlhood.

Contributed by Rob Brown

JOHN FRANTA

The La Grange Journal
February 20, 1936, pg. 6

John Franta

John Franta, Sr., died at the home of his son, John Franta, Jr., (at the old family home) Saturday night, February 15 of pneumonia, aged 75 years. Burial was in the Ross Prairie [Fayetteville Brethren] cemetery, Monday. He is survived by his five daughters and three sons. Our deepest condolence goes out to the bereaved ones. Rev. Horak of Caldwell officiated.

May he rest in peace!

Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed

GEORGE FRANZ

Weimar Mercury, 16 Apr 1898, page 8

LaGrange, Texas, April 12.—George Franz, city marshal of this place, was found dead lying across his bed last night about 9 o'clock. He was seen in town yesterday morning and last night some of his friends rememberred that he had not been seen since noon. Sheriff Loessin then went to his house, which was locked, but he effected an entrance through the window and found him dead, as stated above. He was one of the defeated candidates for city marshal at the election last Tuesday, and the new marshal, J. H. Riley, would have taken his oath of office Wednesday (tomorrow) night. Mr. Franz had just accepted a few days ago an agency at this point.

Deceased was about 40 yers of age and leaves a wife and four children to mourn his loss, besides a number of friends. He was interred in the city cemetery this afternoon by the A. O. U. W., of which lodge he was a member.

ISABELLA ZAPP FRANZ

La Grange Journal, Thursday, October 23, 1930

Body of Mrs. Isabella Franz Buried at La Grange

The body of Mrs. Isabella Zapp Franz of San Antonio was brought to La Grange last Friday afternoon, and taken to the home of her sister, Mrs. Lucy Speckels, and from there the funeral was held at four o’clock, with interment at the new cemetery.  Rev. C. O. Boatman, pastor of the Travis Street Methodist church, officiating.

Mrs. Franz was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Zapp, early settlers of this county, and was born at Waldeck, August 26, 1863, and was the tenth child of a flock of 15 children born to Mr. and Mrs. Zapp; there were seven girls and eight boys.  Of these there is now living two sisters, Mrs. Hannah Weyand of Carmine and Mrs. Lucy Speckels of La Grange; three brothers: Kossuth Zapp of Walhalla, Robert Zapp of Galveston and Sam H. Zapp of San Antonio.

Mrs. Franz was the widow of the late George Franz, formerly marshal of the city of La Grange; there was born to that union four children, one of whom, Mrs. Aubrey Heath (Siddie) of San Antonio, died several years ago.  The living children are: Mrs. Will (Lucy) Fuller of San Antonio; Mrs. C. B. (Minnie) Stroud of Fort Worth, and Clarence Franz of San Antonio.  There are also six grandchildren who will miss good old grandma.  Mrs. Franz had resided in San Antonio for the past twenty years.

As one by one we pass down the lane we are reminded that the best of loved ones must leave us; mother, interested in the welfare of her children, bids them a last farewell, yet ever leaves a wound that will bleed for years.  As the roll is called and the next one responds, we see the long line dwindling down to a few, and to these the last meeting just held, oftentimes appears as the very last of those who are left to keep the family ties alive.

May she sleep peacefully on; to those who by family ties are the chief mourners, we offer our sincere sympathy, but point to them the inevitable rule, that after a pilgrimage here, the next journey must be taken.  And everyone mourns the going of a mother.

Contributed by Rob Brown

FREEMAN FEARS

Weimar Mercury
9 Aug 1890

HOMICIDE.—From Mr. C. T. Zapp who was in town Monday, the Journal learns that on Wednesday the 23rd inst., about two miles from Zapp postoffice, Peter Davis, colored, shot and killed Anderson Williams and Freeman Fears, also colored, with a winchester rifle. It seems that Williams, who has a family, and is represented as being a preacher, has made an unenviable reputation in that neighborhood among his class, by devoting much of his time and attention to the wives of his neighbors; that he made it a rule, as soon as any of the young men married a girl, to set to work to alienate her affections, and in one instance actually succeeded in inducing a newly married wife to go off with him, and was gone some three or four weeks before they returned. The cause of the recent killing was the result of his meddling with Davis' wife, in which he was assisted by Freeman Fears, brother of the woman. It also seems that Williams had also threatened to kill Davis for trying to prevent him from invading his home and disturbing his marital relations, claiming that he had as much right to the woman as Davis had. It seems that after doing the killing Davis foolishly left for parts unknown, but it has since been reported that he went to Brenham and surrendered.—La Grange Journal

Contributed by Debbie Hanson

GEORGE FRANZ

Dallas Morning News
13 April, 1898

Found Dead in Bed

City Marshal of LaGrange Died from an Overdose of Morphine

LaGrange, Tex., April 12.—City Marshal George Franz was found dead in his bed last night by his brother-in-law and a night watchman. As he had not been seen all during the day, they got suspicious and started a search. They found him in bed in his room. They found a box of morphine powders on his person, a bottle of whisky and an empty glass on a table near the bed. He was last seen yesterday morning in a restaurant, his family being out in the country enjoying Easter festivities. Justice Ledbetter held an inquest, rendering a verdict that the deceased came to his death by an overdose of morphine administered by his own hand.

Contributed by Debbie Hanson

ELIZABETH FREDE

Weimar Mercury, 10 Dec 1898, page 6

LaGrange, Tex., Nov. 30.—Mrs. Elizabeth Frede, aged 90 years, died at the residence of Mr. John Schuhmacher in this city last night; cause, old age. Mrs. Frede was born in Oldenburg, Germany, in 1808, came to La Grange in 1847, lived in a log hut where now stands the residence of Mr. John Schuhmacher. Mrs. Frede had three daughters and two sons, Mrs. Schuhmacher being the only daughter that survives her. she was a great-grandmother many times. Mrs. Frede was a devout Cathollic, and was loved by all who knew her.

JOE FRELS, JR.

Weimar Mercury
November 19, 1981, page 12

Joe Freis, 73, Dies; Funeral Held Tuesday

Funeral services for Joe Freis Jr., 73, of Route 3, Weimar, were held Tuesday, Nov. 17, from Weimar United Church of Christ, with burial in Brandt Cemetery at Holman.

Rev. Ernest Dean officiated.

Mr. Freis, farmer-rancher and lifelong resident of this area, died Sunday at 7 p.m. in Youens Memorial Hospital, after a stroke. He had been in the hospital two days.

Born January 18, 1908, in the Wildwood community, he was a son of Joe and Pauline (Kainer) Freis. He married Lillie Margaret. Kahlden on Sept. 28, 1937, in St. Michael's Rectory.

His wife survives, along with one daughter, Mrs. Wilbert (Jean) Heger of Weimar; three grandchildren, Russell, Mark and Jena Heger; four brothers, Richard Freis of the Wildwood area, Adolph, Felix and Fred Freis of Weimar; and a sister, Mrs. Regina Breithaupt of Columbus.

Pallbearers were Russell Heger, Mark Heger, George Heger, Paul Jurica, Harvey Kahlden, and Kervy Kahlden.

Contributed by Dorothy Albrecht

PETER HEINRICH FRELS

Colorado Citizen, 6 Jul 1876, page 1

SUDDEN DEATH.—We learn that as Mr. Peter Frels, of Ross Prairie, was returning on Wednesday last from Columbus, he was taken suddenly and violently ill, and expired shortly after getting home.—La Grange Record.

Peter H. Frels was buried in St. John Lutheran Cemetery at Ross Prairie.

EDWIN FRERICHS

La Grange Journal, August 7, 1941

ELLINGER SECTION 

D. A. JUREN, Agent and Correspondent

BOY DROWNS

Edwin Frerrich, 10-years old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Frerrich of Houston, was drowned when he fell into the Bayou, it was learned Saturday.

The father of the drowned youth is a former citizen of Ellinger, a son of the late Wm. Frerrich who resided in the Ross Prairie section.  Sincere sympathy is expressed by the writer to the bereaved family.

Transcribed by Judy Rowe Koehl

ADELA BELCIK FREUDENBERG

Fayette County Record, 14 May 2000

Freudenberg

Adela M. Freudenberg, 84 of La Grange died Saturday, March 11 in La Grange.

Funeral services were held Monday, March 13 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with burial in St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Weimar. The Rev. Msgr. Harry Mazurkiewicz and the Rev. Msgr. Emil Weslesky of San Antonio celebrated the Mass and Msgr. Weslesky, cousin of the deceased, delivered the homily.

Born May 13, 1915 in Ammannville, she was the daughter of Robert and Ida (Bittner) Belcik. She married her first husband Rudy H. Ulrich in 1936 in Ammannsville. He preceded her in death in 1964. She married her second husband, Elton Freudenberg May 29, 1971 in La Grange. A homemaker, she was member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Altar Society, VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Plum Sons of Hermann Lodge and La Grange Evening Homemakers Club.

Survivors include her husband, Elton Freudenberg of La Grange; daughter and son in law, Cathy Flournoy and husband Gary of Katy; stepdaughter, Betty Barney of La Grange; stepson and step daughter in law, Harry L. Freudenberg and wife Stacy of Katy; two brothers, Robert John Belcik Jr. of California and Thomas T. Belcik of Fredericksburg; two sisters and brothers in law Helen Roddam and husband Lawrence of La Grange and Hilda Demel and husband Alton of High Hill; two sisters n law, Verline Belcik of Pasadena and Bea Belcik of Galveston; and four grandchildren, Travis and Heather Barney and Brandon and Bret Freudenberg.

She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband; two sisters, Erna Luce and Ida Kubos and two brothers, Fritz and Ben Belcik and stepdaughter, Gloria Dixon.

Memorial contributions may be made to the March of Dimes or American Cancer Society. Koenig and Strickland Funeral Home of La Grange was in charge of arrangements.

Contributed by Gene L. Freudenberg

ADELEA MARY TOLL FREUDENBERG

Fayette County Record
June 24, 2004

Freudenberg

Funeral services for Adelea Mary (Toll) Freudenberg,79, were held Friday June 25 at Faith Lutheran Church at 1:00pm with graveside services at La Grange City Cemetery in La Grange at 4 pm.

She was born on Oct 10, 1924 in Nechanitz, the daughter of Albert and Hattie Toll.

She is survived by her son and wife, David and Karen Freudenberg; grandson, David Freudenberg and wife Melissa; two great grandchildren; three step great grandchildren, two brothers-in-law; two sisters-in-law; and special friends, Ed and Betty Kurtz and Mary Ann Morrison.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Erwin Freudenberg; son Harvey Lee Freudenberg; brothers Anton, Alvin and Ervin Toll; and sisters, Millie Luecke and Florence Ziese.

Memorials may be made to the Faith Lutheran Church, Woodrow Av., Pflugerville Care Center or Odeyssey Hospice.

Cook Walden Funeral Home in Austin was in charge of arrangements.

Contributed by Gene L. Freudenberg

ALFRED FREUDENBERG

Fayette County Record
February 3, 1929

Young Man of Prairie Valley Succumbs to Flu

Alfred Freudenberg, age 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Freudenberg of Prairie Valley, died Friday afternoon at 4 o’clock from the effects of the flu. The man had been sick only three days.

Funeral services were conducted from the family home Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m. the Rev. R. Heise of La Grange officiating. Interment was in the Prairie Valley Cemetery. Besides his parents the young man is survived by several brothers and sisters.

Contributor Gene L. Freudenberg

ALICE RABE FREUDENBERG

Fayette County Record
September 2, 1997

Freudenberg

Funeral services for Alice Rabe Freudenberg, 88, of La Grange were held Sunday, Aug. 31 at 3 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in La Grange. Burial followed in the La Grange City Cemetery. The Rev. Bill Hassel and the Rev Ron Weber officiated at the services.

Mrs. Freudenberg died Aug. 29 at the Monument Hill Nursing Center in La Grange.

She was born Aug. 3, 1909 in O’Quinn to August and Alma (Templin) Rabe. She married Gus Freudenberg March 18, 1930 in La Grange. She was homemaker and member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church. She was a past member of AARP and Sons of Herman Plum Lodge No. 238.

Surviving Mrs. Freudenberg are one son and daughter-in-law, Edward and LaDell Freudenberg of Houston; two daughters and sons-in-law, Dorothy Koether and husband Glenn and Gloria Fajkus, all of La Grange; 11 grandchildren; and one brother and sister-in-law, Clarence and Delta Rabe of La Grange.

Memorials are suggested to St. Paul Lutheran Church or the charity of one’s choice.

Sergeant Memorial Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Contributed by Gene L. Freudenberg

ALVIN FRITZ FREUDENBERG

Fayette County Record, 2 Feb 1999

Freudenberg

Funeral services for Alvin F. Freudenberg 87, of La Grange were held Sunday, Jan. 31 at 2 pm at Koenig-Peel & Strickland Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church Cemetery in Plum. The Rev. Msgr. Harry Mazurkiewicz officiated.

Mr. Freudenberg died Friday, Jan 29 at Fayette Memorial Hospital.

Born April 19, 1911 in Prairie Valley, he was the son of John and Johanna (Baumann) Freudenberg. He married Martha Siller Jan 8, 1935 in Hostyn. He was a retired mechanic, member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in La Grange and 60 year member of the Sons of Hermann Lodge in Plum.

Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Martha Freudenberg of La Grange; one daughter and son-in-law, Virginia and Daniel Olenick of La Grange; one son, Alvin Freudenberg Jr. of La Grange; three grandchildren and their spouses, Daniel W. and Stacy Olenick and Theresa Olenick, all of La Grange and Brad and Tracy Olenick of Copeland; and four great grandchildren, Blake, Briar, Peyton and Jacey Ann Olenick.

He was preceded in death by his parent, nine brothers and four sisters.

Memorial contributions are suggested for the Sacred Heart Catholic Church or Sons of Hermann Lodge in Plum. Koenig-Peel & Strickland was entrusted with the arrangements.

Contributed by Gene L. Freudenberg

ALVIN J. (BUBBA) FREUDENBERG

Fayette County Record, 21 Feb 2003

Freudenberg

Alvin J. “Bubba” Freudenberg 60, of La Grange died Feb. 16 in Austin.

Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 20 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Burial in the Plum Catholic Cemetery. The Rev. Msgr. Harry Mazurkeiwicz officiated.

Born July 2, 1942 in La Grange, he was the son of Alvin F. and Martha (Siller) Freudenberg. He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, in Plum KJT and Sons of Herman Lodge No. 238 at Plum.

Survivors include his mother, Martha Freudenberg of La Grange; one sister, Virginia Olenick and husband Danny of La Grange; nieces and nephews, Theresa Olenick and fiancée Lee Chovanec, both of La Grange; Daniel Olenick and wife Stacy of La Grange and Brad Olenick and fiancée Kristal Upchurch of Brenham; great nieces, Jacey, Jamey and Blake Olenick, all of La Grange, Peyton and Briar Oelnick, both of Hutto, Victor and Paulette Siller of Tyler, and John and Mary Siller of Minco, Okla.

He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Sacred Heart Church, Sacred Heart School or to the Plum Hermann Sons.

Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home of La Grange was in charge of arrangements.

Contributed by Gene L. Freudenberg

CHARLIE ALBERT (BUTCH) FREUDENBERG

Fayette County Record
February 13, 1962

Charlie Freudenberg is Buried Saturday

Charlie Albert (Butch) Freudenberg passed away Thursday afternoon at St. Anthony Rest Home at the age of 65 years and 25 days.

Funeral services were held at 9:30 Saturday morning at the Koenig Funeral Home Chapel, the Rev. Raymond W. Durst officiating. Burial was in the Prairie Valley cemetery.

A native of the Prairie Valley community where he was born on Jan 13, 1897, son of John Freudenberg Sr. and wife, Johanna Baumann, he made his home in La Grange since 1931. He was not married.

Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Edwin Treuper of West Point, Mrs. Gerhard Reimers and Miss Selma Freudenberg, both of La Grange; and six brothers, George Freudenberg of Rutersville, and Hugo, Gustav, Emil, Alvin and Johnnie Freudenberg all of La Grange.

Contributed by Gene L. Freudenberg

EMIL G. FREUDENBERG

Fayette County Record
November 15, 1988

Freudenberg

Emil G. Freudenberg, 87, of Houston, formerly of La Grange, passed away Sunday in Houston.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Prairie Valley with the Rev. Alvin H. Bohls officiating. Interment will be in the La Grange City Cemetery.

Mr. Freudenberg was born August 29, 1901 in Fayette County, the son of the late John and Johanna (Baumann) Freudenberg. He was united in marriage with Erna Rabe November 16, 1927 in Muldoon. Mrs. Freudenberg preceded him in death November 3, 1974. In his younger years, he was a farmer and in 1948 he began working for the City of La Grange. During that time he worked at the old ice plant. He retired from the City in 1976. He was a member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Prairie Valley and the Plum Hermann Sons Lodge. He resided with his daughter in Houston for the past three years.

Surviving are his daughter and son-in-law, Delores and Anton Toll of Houston; one granddaughter Mrs. L. R. (Christina) Whiteside of Magnolia; one great-granddaughter, Kimberly Lynn Whiteside of Magnolia; two sister, Selma Freudenberg of La Grange and Katie Reimers of Georgetown; and three brothers, Gus, Alvin and John Freudenberg, all of La Grange. He was preceded in death by two sisters and five brothers.

Sergeant-Sheppard Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Contributed by Gene L. Freudenberg

ELTON OTTO FREUDENBERG

Fayette County Record
Dec. 10, 2004

Freudenberg

Funeral services for Elton O. Freudenberg, 90, of La Grange are set for 3 pm Friday, December 10 at St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church in La Grange with the Revs. Robert Groenke and Matthew Groenke officiating. Interment will follow with military honors in the La Grange City Cemetery.

Freudenberg died Monday, Dec. 6 at Fayette Memorial Hospital.

He was born June 21, 1914 near Smithville, the son of George and Alma (Marquart) Freudenberg. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Europe from 1942 until 1945. He married Nelda Hauschild on Sept 1946 in Yoakum and was a retired heavy equipment operator for the Texas Highway Department. After his first wife’s death in 1964 h, he married Adela (Belcik) Ulrich on May 29, 1971 in La Grange. He was a member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, a 35 year member of the La Grange VFW, was a member of the Sons of Hermann Plum Lodge for over 60 years, and was a past member of the La Grange Round Up Hall.

Survivors include one daughter, Betty Barney of La Grange and son-in-law Michael Barney of Leander; one son, Harry Freudenberg and wife Stacey of Katy; one stepdaughter, Cathy Flournoy and husband Gary of Katy; four grandchildren, Travis Barney of Canyon; Heather Barney of Georgetown; Brandon Freudenberg and Bret Freudenberg, both of Katy; one brother, Gilbert Freudenberg and wife Bonnie of La Grange ; and sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Lydia Freudenberg of Austin, Helen and Lawrence Roddam of La Grange, Hilda and Alton Demel of High Hill, Verline Belcik of Pasadena, and Bea Belcik fo Galveston.

He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Alma (Marquart) Freudenberg, his first wife, Nelda Freudenberg; one daughter, Gloria Dixon; one sister, Annie Freudenberg; one infant brother, Edwin Freudenberg; and four brothers, Edgar, Willie, Erwin, and George Freudenberg Jr.

Memorials are suggested to St. Mark’s Hospital Foundation or any favorite charity.

Koenig and Strickland Funeral Home of La Grange was in charge of arrangements.

Contributed by Gene L. Freudenberg

ERNA RABE FREUDENBERG

Fayette County Record
November 5, 1974

Freudenberg Funeral Set for Tuesday

Mrs. Emil G. (Erna) Freudenberg of 953 N. Jackson St. in La Grange passed away Sunday at Fayette Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Prairie Valley Lutheran Church with Rev. Ronnie a. Mueller officiating. Burial will follow in the La Grange City Cemetery.

The deceased was a daughter of August C. and Alma Templin Rabe, and was born at Freytag on Jan 2, 1907. She was united in marriage with Mr. Freudenberg at Black Jack on November 16, 1927. The Freudenbergs lived in La Grange for the past 12 years.

Surviving are her husband; one daughter, Mrs. Anton (Delores) Toll of Houston; one sister, Mrs. Gus Freudenberg of La Grange; one brother Clarence Rabe of La Grange and one granddaughter, Christine Toll of Houston.

Mrs. Freudenberg will remain at the Koenig Funeral Home Chapel until noon Tuesday.

Contributed by Gene L. Freudenberg

GEORGE F. FREUDENBERG

Fayette County Record
July 5, 1996

Freudenberg

George G. Freudenberg, 70, of Austin died Wednesday, July 3 in Seton Medical Center in Austin.

Mr. Freudenberg is a brother of Gilbert and Elton Freudenberg of La Grange and Annie Freudenberg of Rutersville.

Funeral services will be held at 1 pm Saturday, July 6 in Faith Lutheran Church in Austin. Interment will follow in the La Grange City Cemetery at about 3:30 pm Saturday. The Rev. Jesse Essinger will officiate.

He was born Jan 3, 1926 in West Point to the late George and Alma (Marquart) Freudenberg Sr. He married Lydia Huebel in 1949.

Formerly of La Grange, he was an Austin resident since 1950. He was a member of Faith Lutheran Church since 1953.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Lydia Freudenberg of Austin; one daughter, Jocelyn “Josh” Doherty of Thousand Oaks, California; a son, Elvy Burris of Sacramento, California; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; three brothers, Gilbert and Elton of La Grange and Willie Freudenberg of Bryan; and one sister, Annie Freudenberg of Rutersville.

He was preceded in death by three brothers, Edwin, Edgar and Erwin Freudenberg.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Faith Lutheran Church altar Guild, 6600 Woodrow, Austin, Texas; the American Cancer Society or the charity of one’s choice.

Cook Walden Funeral Home of Austin was in charge of arrangements.

Contributed by Gene L. Freudenberg

IDA HARBERS FREUDENBERG

Fayette County Record, December 15, 1984

Freudenberg

Last rites for Mrs. Ida Freudenberg, 91, of Harlingen, formerly of La Grange, were scheduled for this Monday at 1 p.m. at the Koenig-Peel Funeral Home, Inc. Chapel with the Rev. Alvin Bohls officiating and burial in the La Grange City Cemetery.

Mrs. Freudenberg died December 15 in Harlingen.

Born in Plum on April 29, 1893, Mrs. Freudenberg lived in the Plum area until 1933 at which time she moved to La Grange where she resided until 1980 and then moved to Harlingen. She was retired restaurant worker. She was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Prairie Valley.

Surviving are two brothers, Emil Harbers of Baytown and Henry Harbers of Plum; and two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Bruns of Junction and Mrs. Antonio Lueders of La Grange.

Contributed by Gene L. Freudenberg

JOHANN BERNHARD FRIEDRICH FREUDENBERG

Fayette County Record, 3 Feb 1954

John Freudenberg Dies at Age 93

Funeral services will be conducted at the Prairie Valley Lutheran church Tuesday at 2 p.m. for John Freudenberg, 93, who expired Sunday at Fayette Memorial Hospital.

The Rev. Raymond Durst will officiate and burial will be in the Prairie Valley cemetery.

Mr. Freudenberg, a retired farmer, came to Texas from Germany at the age of 18, lived first at Galveston and later at Prairie Valley. For the past 22 years he had made La Grange his home.

He was married in 1886 to Miss Johanna Baumann who preceded him in death on June 4, 1931.

Surviving are three daughters, seven sons, 27 grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren.

Daughters are: Mrs. Edwin Treuper of West Point, Mrs. Gerhard Reimers and Miss Selma Freudenberg of La Grange; son; George and Gustav of West Point, Hugo, Charlie, Emil, Alvin and Johnnie of La Grange.

Mr. Freudenberg will remain at the Koenig Funeral Chapel until 12 noon Tuesday.

Contributed by Gene L. Freudenberg

NETTIE MAE STEGLICH FREUDENBERG

Fayette County Record
April 15, 2006

Freudenberg

Funeral services for Nettie Mae (Mitzie) Freudenberg, 70, of La Grange are set for 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 26, at Saint Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastors Robert Groenke and Matthew Groenke officiating. Interment will follow in the La Grange City Cemetery.

Friends may call Koenig and Strickland after 8 a.m. on Tuesday where the family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m.

Freudenberg died suddenly Saturday, April 22, at her residence.

She was born July 1, 1935 in Bartlett, the daughter of Walter and Irene (Friedrich) Steglich. She married James Freudenberg on Oct. 4, 1958 at St. John Lutheran Church in Bartlett. She moved to La Grange in 1957 to become the Fayette County home extension agent and retired in 1990. A certified home economist and a volunteer for many organizations including the La Grange Chamber of Commerce, she was a member of the Business and Professional Women’s Club, La Grange Pilot Club, Walhalla EEA Club, Texas Retired Teachers Assn., and La Grange Senior Citizens Activity Center. She was a member of the Texas Ex’s Assn. An active member of St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church, she was a member of the Afternoon Circle of WELCA, served on many church committees and was member of the Friends of Faith Circle.

Survivors include her husband of La Grange; two sons, Bruce Freudenberg and wife Mary of Pflugerville and Randy Freudenberg and wife Lorri of La Grange; four grandchildren, Megan and Christopher Freudenberg, Logan Chowning, and Briana Freudenberg; two sisters, Ruth Cortese and husband Vince of Little River, Mary Gerick and husband Milam of Portland; sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Audrey Fitzgerald and husband Don of Frankston and Monroe Dunk of La Grange.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and sisters-in-law Annie Lee Dunk and Ethel Melcher.

Memorial may be made to the Nettie Mae Freudenberg Scholarship Fund, St. Paul Ev. Lutheran Church Memorial Fund, or any favorite charity

Koenig and Strickland Funeral Home of La Grange was in charge of arrangements.

Contributed by Gene L. Freudenberg

WILLIE (BILL) FREUDENBERG

Fayette County Record
November 22, 1996

Freudenberg

Graveside services for Willie (Bill) Freudenberg, 78, of Bryan were conducted Tuesday, Nov. 19 at 2 pm in College Station Cemetery with the Rev. Craig Borchardt officiating.

Mr. Freudenberg died Nov. 17 in St. Joseph’s Hospital in Bryan.

He was born Nov. 1, 1918 in Prairie Valley, the son of the late George Sr. and Alma (Marquart) Freudenberg. He was united in marriage with Pearl Taylor Feb. 14, 1946 in England. Mrs. Freudenberg preceded him in death on March 4, 1988. He resided in Bryan for 33 years and was retired from R. B. Butler Construction. Mr. Freudenberg was a World War II veteran, having served in the Army. He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church, VFW Post #4692 and the Plum Sons of Hermann.

Surviving are two sons, Ray Freudenberg of Bryan and Rodney Freudenberg and wife Patti of League City; one sister, Annie Freudenberg of Rutersville; two brothers, Elton Freudenberg and his wife Adela and Gilbert Freudenberg and his wife Bonnie, all of La Grange; six grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Edwin, Edgar, Erwin and George.

Memorial Funeral Home of Bryan was in charge of arrangements.

Contributed by Gene L. Freudenberg

LOUIS FREYER

Weimar Mercury
7 Feb 1889, page 2

Just as we go to press we learn of the horrible death of one of our country's best citizens. Mr. Louis Freyer was killed yesterday evening about four miles north of town by being crushed under the wheels of his wagon, while his horses were running away at a fightful speed. —Schulenburg Messenger.

KENNETH R. FREYTAG

Victoria Advocate, 7 Jan 2004

Kenneth R. Freytag

FLATONIA - Kenneth R. Freytag, 74, of Flatonia, died Monday, Jan. 5, 2004.

He was born Sept. 11, 1929, in Moulton, to the late Arnold and Lena Miksch Freytag. He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of the Rotary Club, Knights of Columbus, American Legion, Direct Chamber of Commerce, Meals on Wheels, Fayette Co. Airport Advisory Committee, P.O.L.K. of A., and SPJST. He was a supervisor for Armco Steel with 30 years of service and served as mayor pro-tem for Flatonia City Council. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Survivors: wife, Loretta Greive Freytag; daughter, Rhona Freytag of Houston; sons, Kenneth D. Freytag of Seabrook, Keith Freytag of Pasadena, and Kirk Freytag of Fort Worth; sister, Jo Ann Dixon of Giddings; brother, Brigadier General James E. Freytag of Moulton; and six grandchildren.

A rosary will be recited 7:30 p.m. tonight at Smith Funeral Home chapel.

Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Rev. Charles Carolan officiating.

Burial will be at Praha Catholic Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home, Flatonia, 361-865-3311.

Contributed by Matt Cross

FRANZ FRIEDERICH

Weimar Mercury
November 16, 1895, pg 2

The news of the death of Mr. Franz Frlederich, of Middle creek community came with a surprise to the Schulenburg people on last Sunday afternoon. The deceased had left town Friday afternoon at about 4 o'clock p. m. to ride home, but he never reached it, as his dead body was found In the Zollteor pasture near the Mays farm on Sunday afternoon. His death must have been caused by heart trouble in there were no marks of vio­lence visible upon the body. The funeral  ill took place Monday afternoon at the Catholic cemetery, Father Kirch officiating. The deceased was 76 years of age and was an old settler, highly esteemed by all who knew him. It Is strange what time will bring forth; it was the was the 18^th of April when Mr. and Mrs. Franz Friederich celebrated  their golden wedding in the best of health; now both are sleeping side by side, his wife preceding him only two months. Six children, all married, are left to mourn their  loss.

Transcribed by Sharon Sutton

MRS. FRANZ FRIEDERICH

Weimar Mercury
September 14, 1895 pg 2

Mrs. Franz Freiderich, wife of an excellent citizen of the Middle Creek Community , died last Wednesday after a short illness, at the home of her son in law, Mr. Paul Schuman.

Transcribed by Sharon Sutton

FRANK FRIEMEL, SR.

The La Grange Journal
Thursday, December 11, 1947

Frank Friemel Sr., 54, Is Claimed by Death

Frank Friemel Sr., 54, well known farmer of the Halsted community, passed away suddenly at his home Monday morning.

Funeral services were held at the Koenig Funeral Home Chapel Wednesday at 3:30 p.m., with Rev. H. T. Flachmeier officiating, and burial was in the New City Cemetery.

Mr. Friemel was born Oct. 8, 1893, in the Halsted section and lived there all his life.  In November of 1919 he married Miss Nora Stahmer.

Beside his widow, he leaves three daughters, Mrs. Roy Croft of Franklin, Ohio, and Misses Hertha and Mannie Friemel of La Grange; five sons, Gus H., Henry, Arthur, Herbert and Frank Friemel, Jr.; and two brothers, Rudolph and Ernest Friemel, all of this community.  Three grandchildren also survive.

Contributed by Rob Brown

FRANK JOHN FRITSCH

Colorado County Citizen
5 July 1984

FRITSCH

Funeral services for Frank John Fritsch were held June 26, 1984, at Fayetteville Brethren Church with Rev. Jimmy Hejl officiating. Burial was at the church cemetery.

Frank Fritsch was born March 10, 1911 in Ellinger to Frances and Otto Fritsch. He lived most of his life in this area and had worked as a farmer.

Survivors include his sisters: Mrs. Ella Louis Fritsch Byer of Poth, and Mrs. Pauline Victoria Zatopek of Baytown; and his nephew John Cook of Baytown.

FRED FRITSCHIK

Weimar Mercury
27 Jan 1928, page 8

INSANE MAN HANGS SELF.

Austin, Texas, Jan. 23. — Fred Fritschik, inmate of the San Antonio State Hospital since December 23, is dead, victim of a knotted noose suspended from a window grate at the institution, the state board of control was notified today.

Dr. W. J. Johnson, the superintendent of the asylum, reported to Dr. H. H. Harrington, board chairman, that an inquest had been held. He called Frtischik's death suicide. The man came to the hospital from Fayette county.

CHARLES FUCHS

La Grange Journal
Thursday, November 3, 1921

Aged Confederate Soldier Passes

Shortly before closing our forms we learned of the passing of Charles Fuchs, familiarly known as “Uncle” Fuchs, of Industry.  Death came as a kind messenger to relieve the aged veteran of his deplorable, helpless condition.  His faithful spouse and two sons survive.  The latter are residents of Cypress Mills, Blanco county.  Mrs. Fuchs is aged and feeble and was not in a condition to render any assistance to her husband who suffered of the infirmities of old age for several months.  The good people of Industry provided the couple with all the necessities of life, and thus avoided their dying of starvation.  We have no information at hand revealing the age of the deceased, nor anything else of his family record except what has already been mentioned above. – New Ulm Enterprise.

Contributed by Rob Brown

CLARA FUCHS

La Grange Journal
Thursday, December 27, 1962

Mrs. Clara Fuchs

Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Fuchs, 65, were held Thursday, Dec. 20, 1962 at 10 a.m. in the Jecmenek Chapel in Ellinger.  Burial was in the I. O. O. F. Cemetery in Columbus.  Mrs. Fuchs died at her home Dec. 18 after having suffered with a malignant illness for many months.

Surviving are her husband John whom she married on April 28, 1926 in Columbus.  A son, Elton of Houston, a sister, Mrs. Adela Otto of Weimar and three grandchildren also survive.

Mrs. Fuchs was born on June 24, 1897 in Cleveland.  She had resided in Ellinger for the past 8 years.

Rev. A. E. Flathmann and Rev. Raymond Durst officiated at the last rites.

Contributed by Rob Brown

EDDIE FULLICK

Weimar Mercury, 22 Jun 1889, page 2

Died, at the residence of Mr. J. F. Sisson, Friday evening, June 13, little Eddie, infant son [of] Mr. and Mrs. Fred Fullick. Funeral took place at 5 p. m. Saturday. The Argus extends to the parents its sincere condolence in this hour of their sad affliction.—Argus.

ANTHONIA FUTSCHIK

The Schulenburg Sticker
Friday, May 31, 1929

Mrs. Anthonia Futschik Dies

Mrs. Anthonia Futschik, who has been making her home with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Franz Jochen, passed quietly away last Wednesday, she was born in Austria May 17th, 1858.

Deceased has resided in the Freyburg section for sometime, she was 71 years of age. Death was attributed to old age.

Deceased was a good christian woman, always ready to offer a helping hand to anyone in need.

The remains were laid to rest Friday morning at 9 o’clock in the High Hill Catholic Cemetery. Rev. Father Parr officiated.

Deceased leaves a family of two daughters, Amelia and Sophia, five sons, Franz, Joe, Rudolph, Louis and Chas.

The Sticker tenders it’s sympathy to the bereaved family.

Transcribed by Sandra Long Anders

FRANK FUTSCHIK

The Schulenburg Sticker
November 4, 1927

Frank Futschik Dies

Frank Futschik, one of the pioneer citizens of the High Hill section, passed quietly away at the family home Monday evening about seven o’clock. Death was due to old age, he was 78 years of age.

Deceased was a member of the Catholic Church and the Herman Sons Lodge. He was highly respected and beloved by all who knew him. He was always termed a good man, he reared a family of good honorable men and women.

The remains were laid to rest in the High Hill Catholic Cemetery at 3 p.m., Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Father Gerlach officiating.

He is survived by six sons: Frank, Joe, Rudolph, Louis, Chas. and Fred. Two sons preceded him in death. Two daughters, Mrs. Frank Jochen and Mrs. Joe Berger, also survive.

To his bereaved survivors the Sticker tenders its sincere sympathy.

Transcribed by Sandra Long Anders

FRED FUTSCHIK

The Schulenburg Sticker
Friday, January 27, 1928

Fred Futschik Suicide

Fred Futschik of the High Hill section who lost his mind and who was sent to the asylum at San Antonio about a month ago, committed suicide there last Thursday. He was sick eight months.

O. B. Schwenke went to San Antonio and brought the body here. It was laid to rest in the High Hill Catholic Cemetery Saturday morning, Rev. Father Gerlach officiated.

Fred was a fine young man, he served his Country in the World War, spending 12 months in France. He was always highly esteemed by everyone.

He is survived by his wife and one child, by his mother, by two sisters, Mrs. Frank Jochen and Mrs. Joe Berger, by five brothers, Rudolph of Wyoming, Joe of Yoakum, Frank of Dallas, Louis and Chas. of this section. His father and two brothers preceded him in death. To them the Sticker tenders its sincere sympathy and condolence.

The article from the San Antonio Evening News telling of his death is as follows:

“Fred Futschik, 34, of Schulenburg, an inmate of the San Antonio State Hospital, is dead, the victim of a twisted piece of wire suspended from an iron bar in his room at the institution.

This became known when Justice of the Peace J. W. Davis of Hot Wells announced a verdict of suicide following an inquest.

Futschik died early Thursday. Attendants at the hospital found his body, still warm, hanging by the neck when they inspected his room.

His death was not made public at the hospital and the first intimation of the affair came from Austin when necessary notification was made Monday to the state board of control.

Justice of the Peace Davis, who conducted the necessary inquest, gave an account of the man’s death. He said that a hospital employee, A. A. Rosemond, found the body of Futschik hanging by the neck from a piece of wire, which had evidently been hidden in the room.

The wire had been wrapped tightly around an iron bar above the barred windows of the room while the man apparently stood on the window sill. The other end was twisted about Futschik’s neck.

Death was due to strangulation, Justice Davis said.

Hospital attaches sent the body to Schulenburg, after notifying relatives.”

A letter from the physician in charge of the asylum stated that Fred was making excellent progress toward recovery, he was eating much better. He was watched very closely but secured and hid a piece of wire in a room seldom used, when the nurses attention was detracted for a minute he got in that room and ended it all.

Transcribed by Sandra Long Anders