ALFRED HAAS

The Schulenburg Sticker
Friday, August 6, 1954

Alfred Haas Interred At St. John Sat.

Funeral services for Alfred Haas of the St. John section, were held from the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home on Saturday, July 31, at 8:45 o’clock in the morning with continued services at the St. John Catholic Church at 9:00 o’clock. Rev. Albert Maneth officiated at the last rites and interment was in the St. John Catholic Cemetery.

Deceased, who had reached the age of 41 years, was born at St. John on August 12, 1912, as the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Haas. He was reared in that community and lived there all of his life. He passed away at the family residence on Thursday, July 29. He was a member of the St. John Catholic Church.

Surviving are his father, Frank Haas of St. John; two sisters, Mrs. Wilhemina Bunhauer of Victoria, and Mrs. Henry (Hedwig) Melcher of Schulenburg; and one brother, Ed Haas of St. John.

His mother preceded him in death in 1938.

Transcribed by Sandra Long Anders

CAROLINA BERGER HAAS

Schulenburg Sticker
Friday, Sept. 21, 1945

Mrs. Ferd. Haas Buried Thursday

Funeral services for Mrs. Ferdinand Haas [nee Carolina Berger], age 83, were held from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Gus Eschenberg this Thursday morning at 9:45, followed by services at the St. John Catholic Church.  Rev. Petru officiated at the services and interment was in the St. John Catholic Cemetery.

Born as the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton [and Theresia Keiner] Berger on March 3, 1862, she came to the United States [from Boelten, Austria] at the age of 22 years and made her home in this section of the country where she remained for the rest of her days.  She was united in marriage to Ferdinand Haas in 1882 to culminate a romance that began in Europe.  The wedding ceremony took place in the High Hill Catholic Church.

Mrs. Haas was a devout member of the St. John Catholic Church and a member of the Altar Society of that Church.  She passed away on September 18, at about 7:45 p.m. after an illness of short duration.  Her husband preceded her in death, having passed away on July 5, of this year.  A daughter died in 1919, and a son died at the age of nine months.

Surviving are the following children: Mrs. Henry Boehm of Victoria; Mrs. John Beyer of High Hill, Mrs. Joe Pauler of St. John; Mrs. Frank Neisser of La Salle and Mrs. Paul Neisser of Inez.  A sister, Mrs. Frank [Aloisia Berger] Muehr lives at Sugar Land.  Also surviving are 14 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

Contributed by Mark Schumann

EDWARD HAAS

The Schulenburg Sticker
Friday, March 14, 1952

Edward Haas Succumbs to Heart Attack

Edward Haas, age 75 years, passed away in a Weimar Hospital Sunday night at 11:00 P.M. following a heart attack suffered a few hours earlier.

Mr. Haas was born in Fayette County on Jan. 29, 1877, as the son of Joseph and Theresia Haas. He was baptized in the St. Mary’s Church at High Hill.  Deceased, a farmer by occupation, had never married. He had lived in this vicinity all of his life. He was a member of the St. Rose Catholic Church and also a member of the W. O. W. Lodge.

Funeral services were conducted from the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home Wednesday morning at 8:45, followed by services in the St. Rose Catholic Church. Father Leo Goertz officiated and interment was in the St. Rose Catholic Cemetery.

Surviving are three brothers, Ferdinand of Fredericksburg, Joe of Schulenburg and Frank of Weimar, and one sister, Mrs. Emil Polk of Schulenburg.

Transcribed by Sandra Long Anders

FERDINAND HAAS

Schulenburg Sticker
Friday, July 13, 1945

Ferdinand Haas Buried at St. John

Ferdinand Haas, age 81 years, was laid to rest in the St. John Catholic Cemetery on Saturday, July 7th.

Mr. Haas was born in Balten, Germany [actually Bölten, Austria] July 24, 1864, and came to this country when nine years of age.  The family settled at High Hill where he grew to young manhood.  In the meantime their friends from Europe also came to this country and in a few years a childhood romance, begun in Europe, terminated in this country.  He and Miss Carolina Berger were united in marriage at High Hill on January 11, 1885.  They then moved to the St. John section where they have made their home up until the time of his death, Thursday, July 5.  Mr. Haas was a farmer by trade, a kindly neighbor, honest and a devout member of the St. John Catholic Church.

Funeral services were held from the St. John Catholic Church with Father Julius Petru officiating at the last rites.

Death was due to an injury received about a week previous when he fell from a horse drawn slide and broke his hip.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Carolina Haas; five children, Mrs. Henry Boehm of Victoria; Mrs. John Beyer of High Hill, Mrs. Joe Pauler of St. John; (twin daughters) Mrs. Frank Naiser of La Salle and Mrs. Paul Naiser of Inez; one brother, Frank Haas of St. John, and one sister, Mrs. Rud. Schilhab of St. John; 18 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.  A daughter, Emelia Beyer, died in 1919, and a son, Frank, died at the age of eight months.

Pall bearers were: Gus Eschenberg and Alfred of Schulenburg; Charles and Victor Boehm of Victoria; Rud. Schilhab of Victoria and Edwin Beyer of Wharton.

Contributed by Mark Schumann

FRANK HAAS

The Schulenburg Sticker
October 4, 1962

Frank Haas Rites Read at St. John

The funeral services for Frank Haas were conducted from the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Chapel Saturday, September 22 at 9 a.m. with continued services at the St. John Catholic Church at 9:30 a.m. Rev. Edward Bartsch officiated at the Requiem Mass with interment in the St. John Catholic Cemetery.

Mr. Haas, age 92 years, eight months and 20 days, passed away September 20 at his home in the St. John community following an illness of one week.

He was born on December 30, 1869 in Austria as the son of Andreas and Rosalie Haas. A resident of this community for 80 years, he was engaged in farming and ranching. The deceased was a member of the St. John Catholic Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Wilhemina Beinhauer and Mrs. Henry (Hedwig) Malcher of Schulenburg and a sister, Mrs. Mary Schilhab, also of Schulenburg.

Preceding him in death were his two wives, a daughter and two sons.

Pallbearers were Ludwig Dittrich, Alfonse Berger, Joe Pauler, Alfred Sokol, Leo Sternadel and William Beinhauer.

Transcribed by Sandra Long Anders

JOSEPH HAAS, SR.

The Schulenburg Sticker
Friday, August 11, 1922

Jos. Haas, Sr.

Jos. Haas, Sr., who passed the ripe old age of 80 years last December, passed peacefully from his earthly labors to his final reward at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 8^th.

Mr. Haas had resided near Schulenburg for about 45 years. He was well known and was highly esteemed by all, was truly a good man, always having a good word for everyone, and was never known to have an enemy.

Funeral services were conducted at his home and at the St. Rosa’s Catholic church here Thursday morning, internment was at the St. Rosa’s Cemetery, Father Lenzen officiating. The Catholic Knights of America of which he was a member attended his funeral in a body.

He is survived by his wife, three daughters and four sons. The daughters are: Mrs. Emil Polk, Mrs. Emil Winkler and Mrs. Ed. Kossler. The sons are Ed., Joe, Ferd., and Frank.

Transcribed by Sandra Long Anders

MARY SOKOL HAAS

The Schulenburg Sticker
Friday, September 2, 1938

Life Long St. John Resident Passes Away

Mrs. Frank Haas, 57, passed away at the St. Rosa Hospital in San Antonio last Saturday morning at 9:30 o’clock. She had been ill for about a month and everything possible was done to prolong her life, but all in vain.

She was born in the St. John section as Mary Sokol, on October 28, 1881.  On May 4, 1903, she was united in marriage to Frank Haas and made her home at St. John. She was a devout member of the St. John Catholic Church. During her life time she has spread sunshine and happiness along life’s pathway and in doing so made innumerable friends. She was a good mother, a devoted wife, doing all in her power to make her life time one of enjoyment and happiness to all those about her.

Funeral services were held from the family residence on Tuesday morning at 9:30. Services were also held at the St. John Church.  Rev. Hildebrant officiated at the last sad rites. Interment was in the St. John cemetery.

Surving are her husband; two sons, Eddie and Alfred at home; two daughters, Mrs. Willie Mae Beinhauer, of Victoria and Mrs. Herwich Melcher of Hackberry; two brothers, Adolf Sokol of St. John and Charles Sokol of Slaton; two sisters, Mrs. Emil Berger of St. John and Mrs. Fred Schenk of High Hill.

Pall bearers were: Alfred, George, Herbert, Julius and Charles Sokol and Victor Berger.

The Stickers tenders sincere sympathy to the bereaved relatives in their great loss.

Transcribed by Sandra Long Anders

THREASA STANZEL HAAS

The Schulenburg Sticker
July 22, 9132

Mrs. Threasa Haas

Mrs. Threasa Haas died Wednesday, July 13, at 7:15 P.M. at the family residence just North of the City limits, after a lingering illness of about six months, three months of which she was confined to her bed.

Before her marriage to Joseph Haas she was Miss Theresa Stanzel. She was born in Austria, Germany, Aug., 15^th, 1856. She came to America with her parents at the age of twelve years, the family settling near Schulenburg, and for the past 42 years she has lived in the Northern part of this City.

In 1873 she was married to Jos. Haas and to this union ten children were born, four children preceded her in death, one son and one daughter dying in infancy and two daughters died after they were married. Her husband preceded her in death eleven years ago. She is survived by four sons, Ed, Joe, Ferd, and Frank Haas; two daughters, Mrs. Emil Winkler and Mrs. Emil Polk. She is also survived by 19 grandchildren.

The remains were laid to rest Friday morning, July 15, at 9 o’clock with services in St. Rosa Catholic Church and interment in the St. Rosa Cemetery. Rev. Hildebrand officiating.

The Sticker, in common with all it’s readers, extends its sincere sympathy to the bereaved children.

Transcribed by Sandra Long Anders

WALTER J. HAAS

The Schulenburg Sticker
Thursday, June 15, 1967

Walter J. Haas Rites Held June 7

Funeral services for Walter J. Haas, age 46 years, 6 months, and 5 days, were held from the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Chapel Wed., June 7 at 2 p.m. with continued services at St. Rose Catholic Church at 2:15 p.m. Rev. Hubert Janak officiated at the Requiem Mass and burial was in the St. Rose Catholic Cemetery. American Legion McBride Post #143 conducted military rites at the graveside.

Pallbearers were Louis Pavlas Jr., Edwin Janacek, Herb Rode, Leo Dittrich, Fritz Michalke and Robert Cernoch.

Mr. Haas, the son of Joe Haas and Mrs. Agnes Bednarz Haas, was born Nov. 29, 1920 in Schulenburg. On Sept. 22, 1942 he was united in marriage to Helen Heinman at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and the young couple settled in Schulenburg where he resided until his death. A veteran of World War II, he was a member of American Legion McBride Post #143 and St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. He succumbed Sunday, June 4 in the VA Hospital in Houston.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Helen Haas; his mother, Mrs. Agnes Haas and his father, Joe Haas, all of Schulenburg; two daughters, Miss Dorothy Haas of Houston and Miss Joyce Haas of Schulenburg; two sisters, Mrs. Lawrence (Mabel) Mazoch of Houston and Mrs. Thomas (Elsie) Farek, Dickinson; brothers, Hugo Haas, Ness City, Kansas, Herbert Haas of Carlsbad, N.M. and E. J. Haas of Houston.

Transcribed by Sandra Long Anders

DORIS JEAN HABERLEIN

Brazosport Facts, Clute, TX, June 27, 2006

Doris Jean Haberlein was born March 27, 1927, to Henry August Haberlein and Emma Olga Knebel Haberlein in Carmine, Fayette County, Texas. She was baptized and confirmed in the Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Carmine. She attended first grade through freshman year in high school at the Carmine School. As a sophomore, she entered La Grange High School since her parents moved to La Grange in 1941. She graduated from La Grange High School in 1944, third-highest in a class of '55. Immediately after graduation, she attended Durham's Business College in Houston as well as working part-time. Graduating from Durham's after a year, she went to work for Hartwell Iron Works in Houston, and after two years there, she went to work for the City of Houston in the Civil Service Department as a personnel assistant. In 1950, she moved back to La Grange, taking a job at Stolz Memorials. On March 25, 1951, she married Lloyd M. Bohot in La Grange, Texas, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church. They had two children, Barbara Elaine Bohot Langdon, born March 5, 1952, and Robert Glenn Bohot, born February 17, 1954. She continued working at Stoltz Memorials until October 1959, when the family moved to West Columbia, Texas, and very soon afterward to Angleton, Texas. After Hurricane Carla ravaged the area in September 1961, she went to work for Dow-Badische Company, jointly owned by Dow Chemical Co. and Badische Analin and Soda Fabrik of Germany, where she worked as executive secretary, purchasing agent and, finally, when the company became BASF, as computer programmer and analyst. She retired in 1980.

Lloyd died on July 18, 1965, when the children were 13 and 11, respectively, so it was up to her to keep the family together. She, together with the help of the children, remained in their home, took care of rent houses and paid all outstanding debts within three years. In 1968, she married William Bert Glover and helped him take care of his ranching work at Chenango in Brazoria County, as well as continuing to work at BASF. In 1974, they moved to West Columbia, as they had sold the Chenango ranch and bought 414 acres on the west side of the Brazos River on County Road 25. They maintained that ranch, together with their home on County Road 810 west of West Columbia. In 1992, they moved to Columbia Lakes Resort to be nearer their County Road 25 ranch. In 2001, she wrote and had published an American historical novel, "The Medallion," that told the story of three generations of Americans, the first of whom were immigrants, the second who were entrepreneurs of the Gilded Age in America and the third who lived during the Roaring '20s. She was a life-long member of the American Evangelical Lutheran Church of America, serving in various capacities. She was also a member of the Columbia Lakes Civic Association and the Columbia Lakes Retirees Club.

The funeral service will be on Thursday, June 29, 2006, at 2:00 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church in Angleton, Texas. Visitation will be held for one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Columbia Cemetery in West Columbia, Texas. She is survived by her husband, William "Bill" Glover; son, Robert Glenn Bohot of Friendswood, Texas; daughter, Barbara Elaine Bohot Langdon of Tulsa, Oklahoma; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. John Lutheran Church.

Contributed by Connie Sneed

CHARLES E. HACKEBEIL

La Grange Journal
May 21, 1936 pg. 3

Chas. E. Hackebeil Ex La Grange Mayor Dies At San Antonio

Chas. E. Hackebeil, aged 61 years, formerly of La Grange, and a former Mayor of this city, died at San Antonio, Tuesday; the body was brought to La Grange and from the home of Gus. Herzik the funeral was held Wednesday afternoon, with interment at the new cemetery.

Deceased was born and reared in this county near Ruetersville and taught school for many years. He is survived by his wife, and one son, Larry, for the past ten years he had lived in Ennis.

Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed

VIRGIL A. HACKEMACK

La Grange Journal
Wednesday, October 19, 1977

Hackemack

Funeral services for Virgil A. Hackemack, 65, of Burton were held at the Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Carmine Sunday, Oct. 16, at 1:30 p.m.  Burial was in the Carmine Cemetery with the Rev. Stephen Clark officiating with the Foehner Funeral Home of Burton in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Hackemack passed away last Friday in a Brenham hospital.

Born in Round Top Dec. 27, 1911, the son of Robert and Hilda Foehner Hackemack, he engaged in farming most of his life.  He was married to Miss Minnie Meyer at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Rehburg Jan. 18, 1939.

Surviving are his wife, Minnie of Burton; one son, A. G. Hackemack of Tehran, Iran; one daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and James Pietsch of Giddings; his mother, Mrs. Hilda Hackemack of Brenham; four brothers, Robert of Burton, Quinton and Kurby, both of Houston, Elwood of Richmond; one sister, Pearlie Wagner of Brenham; and three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father and three brothers.

Pallbearers were Ralph Hackemack, Rudy Hackemack, Arwel Wagner, Corvin Frenzel, Billy J. Meyer, and Lee Leonhardt.

Contributed by Rob Brown

ELIZABETH EHLINGER HAHN

Moulton, May 24.--Mrs. Hahn, mother of Mrs. Henry Krause, was found dead in her bed this morning. When found her body was cold, showing that she had been dead for some hours before. She had retired the evening before in apparently as good health as usual and not appearing for her breakfast at the usual hour, the family thought perhaps she was still sleeping until they went to awaken her. Her remains were taken to her home at Columbus for burial.

Weimar Mercury
May 31, 1902

Last Sunday the remains of Mrs. Elizabeth Hahn, mother of Tax Collector P. [Peter] Hahn, passed through Columbus on the way to Live Oak Hill, Fayette county, for interment. Mrs. Hahn was 69 years of age and died suddenly of heart disease last Saturday night at the home of her son-in-law, Mr. Henry Krause, at Moulton.

Moulton Eagle

Mrs. Elizabeth Hahn died at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Krause, on May 24th. Deceased was in her 70th year, being born in France June 22, 1832. She came to this country with her parents in 1842, and located at Houston. In about 1846 they moved to Live Oak Hill, where she married Mr. Jacob Hahn, by whom she had four children, two sons and two daughters. The remains were shipped to Columbus, and from there taken to Live-Oak Hill and laid to rest Sunday, March 25th. Deceased had a large circle of acquaintances, and was beloved by all. We extend condolences to the bereaved.

Contributed by David Hahn

EVA HAHN

Weimar Mercury, 6 Apr 1928, page 1

Death of Mrs. Eva Hahn Monday Afternoon

Mrs. Eva Hahn, beloved wife of Mr. Chas. Hahn, who lives between Dubina and Ammannsville, passed away Monday afternoon, after an illness of several days, her death resulting from a complication of measles and pneumonia. Everything possible was done to save her, but without avail. The funeral took place Wednesday afternoon, and was largely attended by many sorrowing relatives and friends.

Mrs. Hahn was in her 46th year. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Munke, respected residents of the Ammannsville community, and besides her parents is suvived by her bereaved husband, two brothers, Messrs. Julius and George Munke of Houston, and four sisters, Mrs. Oscar Kuhn and Mrs. Otto Kuhn of Glidden, Mrs. Richter of Ammannsville, and Mrs. S. J. Heller of this city.

Mrs. Hahn was a lovable, good woman, a devoted wife, neighbor and friend, and her death is sincerely and deeply deplored by all.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out ot her bereaved ones.

ADOLPH HAHNKE

The La Grange Journal
January 30, 1936 pg. 1

Schulenburg Banker Dies

Adolph Hahnke, aged 78 years, a former citizen of High Hill, died at his home in Schulenburg, Friday. The body was taken to High Hill for burial, Sunday. Mr. Hahnke was vice president of the Farmers State Bank of Schulenburg, and was well known in La Grange and surrounding sections. He is survived by his wife.

Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed

EMILIE HAHNKE

Weimar Mercury
5 Feb 1926

DEATH OF MRS. AD. HAHNKE

Mrs. Adolph Hahnke of Schulenburg, who had been very ill for the past several weeks, died Wednesday night at 11 o'clock at the family home in Schulenburg. The funeral will take place Friday, we are informed. Mrs. Hahnke was a sister of Mrs. F. J. Nitschmann of this city, a lady of many estimable qualities, known and beloved by all, and her death is sincerely deplored by many friends in our city. Our heartfelt synmpathy goes out to the bereaved ones.

WILHELM HAHNKE

Weimar Mercury
August 26, 1910, page 1

Wilhelm Hahnke, of Schulenburg.

The Mercury is pained to chronicle the death of Wm. Hahnke, which occurred at 4 p.m. at his residence at Schulenburg, August 24. The funeral will take place at 4 p.m. Friday, interment following at the High Hill cemetery.

Wm. Hahnke was in his 69th year and is one of the pioneer settlers of this section, having first settled down on Middle creek about 4 miles north of Schulenburg, where he successfully farmed up to about 1888 when he moved to Schulenburg and built his home where he now lived.

He was well known here and had many friends, who were all heard to remark, "well a good man has gone." And no one can doubt but these expressions came from people who were sincere. In life, in deed and in thought he was a good man, always treating his fellow man as he would like to be done by.

He leaves a wife and four children; Mrs. Aug. Herder, of Schulenburg; Mrs. F. J. Nitschmann, of Weimar; Mrs. Ad. Hahnke, of Victoria, and Edw. Luedke, of Shiner. Our heartfelt sympathy is extneded to the bereaved.

ADOLPH HAJEK

Galveston Weekly News
4 Jul 1886, page 3, column 4

Flatonia.

FLATONIA, July 3. - Adolph Hajek, a man about 25 years of age, of late working for F. Kubitjek [Kubicek?], at his gin, was run over and killed by a freight train about 1 o'clock this morning, about 5 miles east of here. No blame was attached to the employes [sic] of the road, as they were running their train 18 miles an hour. The deceased is supposed to have gone to sleep on the track.

Contributed by Matt Cross

ANGELINA HAVRDA HAJEK

Hallettsville Tribune-Herald, 23 Feb 2000

Angelina A. Hajek

Angelina A. Hajek, 91, of Flatonia, died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000.

She was born Feb. 3, 1909, in Hallettsville, to John and Mary C. Havrda.

She was a homemaker and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Flatonia.

Survivors include five daughters, Annie Bartos, Della Bartos, Lillie Vanicek and Rosie Koncaba, all of Flatonia, and Emma Welfel of Yoakum; one son, Henry Hajek Jr. of Benton, Ark.; two half-sisters; 22 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Hajek Sr., one son, Adolph Hajek; her parents; one sister and two brothers.

Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Flatonia.

Services were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19 at Sacred Heart Church. The Rev. Charles B. Carolan officiated.

Burial followed in the Praha Catholic Cemetery, under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Flatonia.

Pallbearers were grandsons.

Contributed by Matt Cross

ANNIE BARTA HAJEK

Shiner Gazette, 27 Feb 1964

Services Held for Mrs. John Hajek

Requiem Mass for Mrs. John Hajek, 79, native of Fayette County and resident of Praha all of her life, was offered Friday, February 14, 1964 at 9:30 a.m. at St Mary's Catholic Church in Praha. Mass followed the 9 a.m. chapel prayers. Rev. Marcus Valenta officiated with Rev. Emil Vinklarek of Moulton giving the Czech Sermon. Interment was made in Praha Catholic Cemetery.

Mrs. Hajek died Wednesday, February 12 at 12:15 p.m. at Youens Hospital in Weimar.

Rosary was recited Thursday night at 7:30 at Smith Funeral Home by Rev. Marcus Valenta.

Mrs. Hajek was the daughter of the late Joseph and Clara (Bednar) Barta of Novohrad. She was born August 1, 1884. She and Mr. Hajek were united in marriage November 9, 1909 at the Catholic Church in Praha.

Pallbearers were Theodore Barta of Moulton, Alvin Barta and Julius Pospisil Sr., both of Praha; Charlie and Felix Hajek of Houston and Frank Vrana of Flatonia.

Survivors are her husband; one brother, Vince Barta and a sister, Mrs. John Rab of Yoakum.

Contributed by Matt Cross

ANNIE MACHAC HAJEK

Shiner Gazette, 23 Jul 1959

Rites Held For Mrs. Annie Hajek

Mrs. Annie Hajek passed away at the home of her son, Julius Hajek, in the Scotts community Sunday, July 5, following a serious illness of about six weeks.  She had reached the age of 76 years, 6 months, and 10 days.

She was born  in Czechoslovakia, Dec. 25, 1882, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Machac, and came to this country at the age of seven years.  The family settled at Praha, later going to Gonzales County, in which she lived for the remainder of her lifetime.  She was wed to Anton Hajek at Praha very early in the century.  The couple lived in Gonzales County near the Scotts School, engaged in agriculture.  Mr. Hajek died April 8, 1925.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, July 7, at 9:45 a.m. from Smith Funeral Home in Flatonia, and at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father O. L. Kalich officiating at the Requiem Mass and at burial in the Praha Catholic Cemetery, assisted by Father Marcus A. Valenta.

Pallbearers were Henry Salas, Raymond Hajek, George Hajek, Victor Stary, Frank Branecky, and Joe Branecky.

Contributed by Matt Cross

CECELIA ROCHEN HAJEK

Victoria Advocate, 8 Feb 2005

Cecelia R. Hajek - TOMBALL

TOMBALL - Cecelia Rochen Hajek, 93, of Tomball, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005.

She was born May 11, 1911, in Waller, to the late John and Marie Hajek Rochen. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Praha.

Survivors: sons, Charlie Hajek of Waller and Victor Hajek of Somerville; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Preceded in death by: husband, Charlie Hajek; daughter, Cecelia Hajek; sons, Clarence Hajek and Eddie Hajek; one sister; and 10 brothers.

Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Praha, the Rev. Edward Bartsch officiating. Smith Funeral Home, Flatonia, 361-865-3311.

Contributed by Matt Cross

CHARLES J. HAJEK

Victoria Advocate, 16 Nov 2004

Charles J. Hajek - FLATONIA

FLATONIA - Charles J. Hajek, 92, of Flatonia, died Sunday, Nov. 14, 2004.

He was born Oct. 14, 1912, in Flatonia, to the late Frank Sr. and Elizabeth Rab Hajek. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Praha and Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church in Moravia. Survivors: wife, Mildred Trlica Hajek; stepsons, Everett "Joe" Zatopek of Houston and Alan Zatopek of Moravia; brother, Edward Hajek of Hallettsville; and two grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: stepson, Larry Zatopek; and sisters, Annie Hajek, Mary Vana, and Lillian Barthels.

Visitation will begin 10 a.m. today at Smith Funeral Home chapel.

A rosary will be recited 6:30 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Praha, the Revs. Joseph E. Hybner and Edward Bartsch officiating.

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

Contributed by Matt Cross

ED. J. HAJEK

SPJST Vestník, 1978

Expression of Sympathy

We, the resolution Committee of Bratri Svobody SPJST Lodge No. 67, Schulenburg, in behalf of our membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the brereaved family of our lodge brother,

Ed J. Hajek,

age 90, who passed away Friday, September 22nd, at Colonial Nursing Home in Schulenburg, after being in ill health forfour years. 

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 25th, from St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, with Father Roger Robbins officiation. Interment followed at St. Rose Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers were W. A. Farek, Sr., Walter Roeder, Emil Barton, Arthur Graf. Johnny Tumis and Emil Pesek.

Brother Hajek, a retired cafe man was born Oct. 5th, 1887, to Frank and Clara Hejek at Sweet Home.  He Married Emma Kahanek at St. John on Oct. 17th, 1916.

Brother Hajek was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church, the American Legion and SPJST Lodge No. 67.  He also was a veteran of World War I. 

Surviving is his wife, Emma of Schulenburg.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace and may we always remember him in our prayers.

Resolution Committee:
Mrs. Mary Olle
Emil Pesek
Erwin Holub, Sr.

Contributed by Matt Cross

EMMA KAHANEK HAJEK

SPJST Vestník, 3 Mar 1982, page 11

Expression of Sympathy

We, the Resolution Committee, of SPJST Lodge No. 67 Schulenburg, on behalf of our officers and entire membership, wish to express our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of our departed lodge sister

Mrs. Edward J. (Emma) Hajek,

of 833 South Main St., Schulenburg, who died Thursday, February 11, 1982 at the Colonial Nursing Home.  She reached the age of 83 years, 10 months, 9 days, and has been ill for the past three years.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 13 at the St. Rose Catholic Church, with Rev. Jim Barlow officiating.  Interment was in the Church cemetery.  Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Chapel was in charge ofarrangements.

Pallbearers were Eugene Pauler, Emil Pesek, Emil Barton, Arthur Graf, Alton E. Meyer and George Urbish.  Honorary pallbearers were Joe King, Oscar Gresser and Sylvin Muzny.

Rosary was recited Friday, February 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Chapel.

The daughter of Ludwig and Mary (Zacek) Kahanek, she was born 2 April 1898 at Velehrad.  She married Edward J. Hajek 17 October 1916 at St. John's Catholic Church in St. John.  They settled in Schulenburg.  A life long resident of this area, she was a member of the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, St. Rose Altar Society, and the SPJST Lodge No. 67of Schulenburg.

Although she has no immediate survivors, she leaves a host of friends and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her husband and parents.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace and may her memory live among us forever.

Resolution Committee:
Mary Olle
Emma Kubala

Contributed by Matt Cross

FRANCES HELEN HAJEK

Houston Post, 27 Jul 1980

MRS. FRANCES HELEN HAJEK, died July 25, 1980, in Houston, Texas.  Born in Moravia, Texas, January 26, 1895.  Resident of Houston many years.  Member of the Methodist Church in Schulenburg and Schulenburg Garden Club.  Survivors: Son, James D. Hajek, Houston; one grandson; two granddaughters; one niece and several nephews.  Services will be from the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home, Monday at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Andy Pate officiating.  Burial: Schulenburg City Cemetery.  SCHWENKE-BAUMGARTEN FUNERAL HOME, Schulenburg, Texas, 713-743-4151.

Contributed by Matt Cross

FR. J. HAJEK

Hallettsville New Era, 26 Nov 1909

F. J. Hajek Shoots Himself

Nov. 22—F. J. Hajek committed suicide Monday morning by shooting himself with a shotgun into the heart.  What led him to the rash act is a mystery except that he was long in bad health.  He was the owner of the mercantile establishment and saloon at Novohrad.

He leaves a heartbroken wife, two sons and one daughter to mourn his untimely demise. 

When the message spread it caused great regret among our people.  We extend condolence to the bereaved ones.  May he rest in peace.

Hallettsville New Era, 26 Nov 1909

A good many from here attended the funeral of Fr. Hajek, Tuesday in Praha.

Contributed by Matt Cross

FRANK HAJEK, Sr.

Victoria Advocate, 20 Sep 1972, page 12A

Frank Hajek Sr.

FLATONIA - Funeral services for Frank Hajek Sr., 94, of Flatonia, were held Sept. 12 at Smith Funeral Home and at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Praha. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Mr. Hajek died Sept. 10 in Hallettsville.

Survivors include four sons, Felix, Frank Jr., and Charlie of Praha, and Edward of Moulton; three daughters, Miss Annie Hajek of Praha, Mrs. Mary Vana of Hallettsville and Mrs. Lillian Barthels of Yoakum; 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Contributed by Matt Cross

JOHN HAJEK, Sr.

Hallettsville New Era Herald, Fri., 7 Jun 1912

Mulberry

Mr. Hajek Dead

Sorry to report the death of John Hajek Sr. which occurred Monday night.  He was buried Wednesday in the Catholic Cemetery at Praha.  A large crowd attended the funeral.

Contributed by Matt Cros

JOHN HAJEK

Shiner Gazette, 2 Apr 1970

Flatonia - Funeral services for John Hajek, 89 years, 2 months and 25 days, of Praha were held Monday, March 23 at Smith Funeral Home at 9:30 a.m. with a Mass following at St. Mary's Church in Praha, Rev. Marcus Valenta officiating. Burial was in Praha Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers were great-nephews, Edward, Clarence, Alvin, Ernest, Steven, and Bennie Hajek. Honorary pallbearers were Victor, Felix Jr., and Alvin Hajek.

Mr. Hajek, or "Uncle John" as he affectionately called, was born December 26, 1880 near Praha, son of Joseph and Mary (Polivka) Hajek. He married Annie Barta November 9, 1909 at St. Mary's Church in Praha. Mrs. Hajek preceded him in death February 12, 1964.

He was a well known butcher in his early years and a rancher. He never retired and "cattle" were his biggest joy. He had been ailing for some time, but always railed until last Saturday morning, March 21, 1970, when he suffered a stroke and died in his sleep at his home, as he wished.

Surviving is a brother, Frank Hajek Sr. of Praha, and approximately 76 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death also by three sisters and a brother, Joseph Hajek, May 27, 1968.

Contributed by Matt Cross

JOSEPH HAJEK, Sr.

Schulenberg Sticker, Friday, 24 Jan 1930, page 8

Funeral held for Man near Flatonia

Flatonia Jan. 26 [sic.]- Funeral services were held at the Praha Cemetery for Joseph Hajek Sr., 95, who died here Friday. He had lived in this vicinity for over 50 years. He is survived by his wife, several sons and daughters.

Contributed by Matt Cross

WILLIAM HAJEK

Shiner Gazette, 25 Jan 1968

WILLIAM HAJEK

Schulenburg - William Frank Hajek, longtime Schulenburg businessman, succumbed Monday, January 8, 1968 in the Youens Memorial Hospital, Weimar. He had reached the age of 75 years, 2 months and 24 days.

Funeral services were held from the First Methodist Church Wednesday, January 10, at 2 p.m. The body lay in state at the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Chapel until 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, thence at the church from 1 p.m. until service time. Rev. Carl Taylor officiated at the last rites and burial was in the Schulenburg City Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Jerome Bucek, Paul Huser, W. R. Keuper, Leon Klesel, Leslie Lippmann and Grover Redding.

Mr. Hajek, who had resided in Schulenburg more than 50 years, was born at Sweet Home Nov. 15, 1892, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hajek. January 15, 1917 he was united in marriage to Miss Frances Hollub at Moravia. A self made successful business man, he had operated Hajek's Hdwe. & Appliance for 25 years and before that had operated the Greyhound bus station and a cafe.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Frances Hajek of Schulenburg; a daughter, Mrs. Marvin (Grace) Tooley of Corpus Christi; a son, James D. Hajek of Houston; one brother, Ed. Hajek of Schulenburg and three grandchildren.

Contributed by Matt Cross

AGNES HAJOVSKY

Weimar Mercury
May 1, 1925, page 1

LITTLE GIRL DIES FOLLOWING OPERATION

Mention was made in our last issue of Miss Agnes, 12-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Hajovsky of Holman, being taken to San Antonio for operation for abscessed or ruptured appendix. The ink on the paper was hardly dry ere word was received that the little girl had succumbed and was no more.

The deeply bereaved father returned home Thursday night with the body of his beloved daughter and the funeral took place the following day, same being attended by a very large crowd of sympathizing relatives and friends, many from this city going out to pay the last sad tribute to the bright and pretty little girl.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the bereaved ones.

CHARLES HAJOVSKY

Weimar Mercury
17 Jun 1893

Just as we go to press we learn that Charles Hajovsky, a young man of Schulenburg, was killed by his team running away. The particulars of the accident we are unable to learn.

JIMMIE HAJOVSKY

Weimar Mercury, April 7, 1961, page 1

3 BFH Students Killed As Car Skids Into Bridge

Three 16-year-old Bishop Forest High School students, two of them from Weimar, were killed and two others injured when their car skidded on wet pavement and hit a culvert on Highway 90 at the western edge of Schulenburg Wednesday night.

Dead are:
Lawrence (Larry) Bartosh, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Kunz of Weimar.
Herbert Zimmermann Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Zimmermann sr. of Weimar
Jimmy Hajovsky, son of Mr. and Mrs. V. V. Hajovsky of Schulenburg.

Another Weimar youth, Freddie Berger, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Berger, was brought to Youens Hospital.

Least hurt was the driver of the car, Richard Lee Pavlas, 16, of Schulenburg. He received cuts and bruises but was not hospitalized.

The tragic accident [occurred] at about 10 p.m. at the culvert just this side of Lakeside Cafe. Highway Patrolman Charles Polansky said the boys had been cleaning up the Knights of Columbus Hall, where their junior class had sponsored a prom for the seniors two nights earlier, and were on their way to Bob Adamcik’s Cafe, west of Schulenburg.

Young Pavlas told Patrolman Polansky that as he was passing a car in front of him his car went into a skid and as he applied his brakes it began to skid broadside toward the culvert railing on the south side of the highway.

The car had almost straightened out again when it hit the culvert. The back part of the car on the right side was crushed in, killing the three occupants in the back seat, probably instantly.

Pavlas and Berger were thrown out of the front seat by the impact. Pavlas told the patrolman he got Bartosh out. The other two boys were pinned in the back seat and it was sometime before officers were able to extricate them.

The car, a 1951 Ford sedan owned by Pavlas’ parents, was demolished.

Patrolman Leonard A. Swann and Schulenburg Police Chief Fritz Prilop collaborated with Patrolman Polansky in the investigation.

Double Funeral Set for Weimar Wreck Victims
Double funeral services will be held Saturday morning April 8, for Herbert Lee Zimmermann and Lawrence Frank Bartosh, at Hubbard Funeral Home at 10:30 and at St. Michael’s Church at 10:45.

Herbert will be buried in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Lawrence in St. Wenceslaus Cemetery at Holman.
Rosary will be recited tonight (Thursday) and Friday night, at 8 o’clock.

Services for Jimmy Hajovsky will be held Saturday also, at 8:45 a. m. in Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home and at 9 a. m. in St. Rose of Lima Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery. A rosary service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.

STEVE HAJOVSKY

Colorado County Citizen, 4 Apr 1959, page 4

Steve Hajovsky Dies Suddenly Here; Funeral Saturday

Funeral services were held Saturday at Hubbard Funeral home in Weimar for Steve Hajovsky, 41-year-old brother of Henry Hajovsky, Colorado county tax assessor and collector.

Mr. Hajovsky died in Columbus hospital where he was taken after becoming suddenly ill while working on a farm he had leased near here.

Continued services were held in the Holman Catholic church, with the Rev. Roman Janak officiating, assisted by the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Anthony Drozd and Rev. THomas Flanagan of Weimar.

Born in the Holman community, the deceased had spent his entire life there with the exception of his military service during World War II. He was a son of the late Joe Hajovsky and Mrs. Mary Vacek Hajovsky.

Besides the brother here he is survived by his widow, the former Evie Dunn of Weimar; a son, David, freshman in La Grange high school; a daughter, Jo Helen, 3rd grader; 4 sisters, Mrs. John Hluchanek of Columbus, Mrs. Henry Sumbera of La Salle, Mrs. Lillie Kennedy of South Carolina and Mrs. Edward Seifert of Weimar, and 3 other brothers, John and Joe of Weimar and Jerome Hajovsky of Elkhart, Kan.

EMILIE JANEK HALATA

Victoria Advocate, 1 Nov 2004

Emilie J. Halata - HALLETTSVILLE

HALLETTSVILLE - Emilie Janek Halata, 96, of Hallettsville, died Saturday, Oct. 30, 2004.

She was born Aug. 17, 1908, in Lavaca County, to the late Frank and Matilda Grieve Janek. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church of Hallettsville.

Survivors: daughter, Gene Marie Bohuslav of Hallettsville; sisters, Anna Schacherl of Shiner, Victoria Lev of Schulenburg, and Bridget Lev of Flatonia; brothers, Emil Janek of Weimar, and Ernest Janek of Schulenburg; five grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: sister, Olga Masek; brothers, Louis Janek and Henry Janek; and 1 great-granddaughter.

Visitation will be 12 noon today at Kubena Funeral Home chapel.

A rosary will be 7 p.m. today at the funeral home and 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville.

Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church, the Rev. John Peters officiating.

Burial will be at Praha Catholic Cemetery. Kubena Funeral Home, Hallettsville, 361-798-3271.

Contributed by Matt Cross

MARTHA FARLEY HALBERT

La Grange Journal
Thursday, April 5, Page One

Died Thursday at San Antonio Buried in La Grange

Mrs. Martha Farley Halbert, widow of the late Dr. Walter L. Halbert, died at her home in San Antonio, Thursday morning, March 29.  The body was brought to La Grange the next day, and from the Missouri-Kansas-Texas passenger station, the funeral was held Friday afternoon, with interment in the old cemetery.  Rev. J. E. Roth, pastor of the First Baptist Church of La Grange conducted the services at the cemetery, in the presence of relatives and a large number of friends from La Grange, Eagle Lake, Flatonia and other cities.

Mrs. Halbert is remembered by a number of our older citizens, she was born in La Grange, January 14, 1864, and was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. J.W. Farley, who practiced medicine at La Grange and at Rutersville, where deceased spent many years of her girlhood.  She was united in marriage with Walter L. Halbert, who preceded her many years in death.  There was born to this union, four daughters, two dying in infancy.  One daughter, together with her husband and an 8 year old son, perished in the storm that ravished Corpus Christi in September 1919.  The only surviving member of the Halbert family, Miss Elizabeth V. Halbert of San Antonio, with whom the mother lived, survive.

Mrs. R. Moore, a sister, now of Ada, Oklahoma, and who for a number of years resided on Travis Street in La Grange, one brother, Bart Farley of Philadelphia, PA., and two nephews and three nieces also mourn her death.  The nephews are Ernest Moore of Ft. Worth and Wm. Moore of Fairfax, Oklahoma; the nieces are:

Mrs. I.G. Killough of Langtry; Mrs. A.S. Gimble of Brownsville and Mrs. Emanuel Roos of Eagle Lake.

Early in life she became a member of the Baptist Church, and remained a consistent and faithful worker for her church.  Rev. Roth, unknown to the deceased, learning of her Christian life and devotion to her Savior, paid to her by reading from the Holy Scripture, a tribute that commended her fortitude and faith.  Members of the First Baptist Church sang that beautiful hymn,  “This is my story, this is my song,” praising the Savior all the day long and sympathizing friends bedecked the mound with flowers.

                                                                        —A Friend

Transcribed by Connie F. Sneed

HENRY HALE

Dallas Morning News, 14 Oct 1896

Accidentally Killed

Muldoon, Fayette Co., Tex., Oct. 12--
Yesterday evening Henry Hale was driving along when his gun fired and shot him just about the head killing him instantly.

Contributed by Debbie Hanson

ANNIE HALFMANN

La Grange Journal, Thursday, September 8, 1921

Death Claimed Young Lady of Frelsburg

Miss Annie Halfmann, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Halfmann, died at the family residence near Frelsburg early Tuesday morning, after an illness of about one year’s duration.  The immediate cause of her death, however, we understand, was due to discussion of the brains.  Deceased was in her twenty-fifth year of her age, and prior to her taking sick, was a devoted church worker and staunch member of the Catholic church.  Possessed of a kind and genial disposition and friendliness to all mankind, she enjoyed the esteem and respect of a large number of relatives and friends, who will be grieved to learn of her untimely demise.

Contributed by Rob Brown

GEORGE ALEXANDER HALL

La Grange Journal
Thursday, October 27, 1921

Death Claims Another

G. A. Hall, aged 73 years, 11 months and 26 days, died at his home in the northern part of the city, Sunday morning, following an illness that had lasted for some time.  With the same grit and determination that characterized him thru life, he battled against the approaching end, and only recently took to his bed; the inevitable followed and he passed to his reward.

Mr. Hall was one of our eldest citizens, from point of residence, and for many years was a prominent planter.  He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Hall, pioneer residents of Fayette county and during his early life, served as a Texas ranger, ever fearless.  His widow, a daughter of the late W. W. Ligon, one of the earliest settlers, three step-children, two sons and one daughter, and a brother, T. Hall, survive.

The last respects were paid to the departed Monday afternoon when Rev. J. H. Wiseman officiated at the home and cemetery, and friends came in large numbers to share the grief of the mourning relatives.

Contributed by Rob Brown

MARY A. HALL

Weimar Mercury, 28 Jan 1899, page 4

LaGrange, Texas, January 20.—Mrs. Mary A. Hall, who died at San Antonio on the 18th, was buried here this morning. She was the wife of Mr. A. O. Hall, an old Texas veteran of '36, and one of Fayette county's most prominent and respected citizens. The cause of the death was a surgical operation performed for cancer.

DR. W. C. HALLER

Died – Near Stellar post office, September 6, 1889, Dr. W. C. Haller.

The deceased came to this county from Louisiana after the war, and having considerable means invested in lands quite extensively on Buckner creek, where he resided with his wife until he died.  His remains were interred at Elgin, Bastrop county.

Contributed by Rob Brown

MRS. OSWALD HALM

La Grange Journal, April 2, 1936, Carmine Section, page 3

DIES MONDAY

Mrs. Oswald Halm, nee Stoerner, dies Monday at her home near Greenvine, after a lingering illness of several months. Funeral services held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, with interment in Meyer’s cemetery; Rev. H. Brunotte officiated.

Mrs. Halm is survived by her husband, three daughters and one son, and many other relative and friends.

Our sympathy!

Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed

FRED J. HALUSKA

Weimar Mercury
4 Feb 1927

FAYETTEVILLE YOUTH KILLED AT HOUSTON

Crushed between a steel column and heavy crane, Fred J. Haluska, 25, of 1013 Louise, an employe [sic.] of the Houston Structural Steel company, was killed instantly early Thursday at the Hughes Tool company plant, 300 Hughes.

He had been working on an addition to the foundry deparment of the tool company, under construction by the steel company, when the cane crushed him. Other employes of the company worked for 45 minutes cutting the steel column with acetylene torches that his body might be removed without further mutilation.

G. M. Larkin of Pasadena, and operator of the crane, said that he did not see Mr. Haluska until the machine was upon him. The operator was badly shaken by the accident, and was placed under a doctor's care.

Justice of the Peace Campbell R. Overstreet returned an inquest verdict of accidental death.

Mr. Haluska is suvived by his father, John Haluska, of Fayetteville; two brothrs, E. F. Haluska of Houston, and W. Haluska of Fayetteville; three sisters, Miss V. Haluska of Houston and Mrs. Rosa Horek and Mrs. Jessie Urban of Fayetteville.

The body will be sent to Fayetteville by the Fogle-West Undertaking company for burial. —Houston Post-Dispatch.

ENSIGN ALTON W. HANISCH

See obituary and photo at WWII Memorials page

HANSELMEYER

Colorado Citizen, 18 Aug 1881, page 2

W. J. Jourdan, the man who killed Hanselmeyer, near Flatonia, was admitted to bail last week by Judge Moore in the sum of $2500. He has not been able to give the bond yet, but we understand his friends are making efforts to give the bond—Journal.

ELLA HANSEN

The La Grange Journal
February 27, 1936 pg.6

Mrs. Ella Hansen

Friday morning C.G. Vetter was notified to come to the bedside of his sister, Mrs. Ella Hansen, who had suffered a stroke of paralysis at her home. Mr. and Mrs. Vetter, accompanied by Mrs. Bertha Shaver of Weimar, left immediately for San Antonio, where they found Mrs. Hansen in a dying condition, in the Medical Arts Hospital. All that medical aid could do was done but to no avail, at 1:25 a.m., Saturday she gave up the struggle and journeyed on, to join her husband, Julius Hansen, who precede her in death, 25 years ago, and her son Theo., whom she buried only five weeks ago.

 Mrs. Hansen was born August 12, 1866, in Fayetteville; lived here up to 17 years ago, when she removed to San Antonio, where she died February 22, at the age of 69 years, 6 months, and 10 days. Twenty eight years of her life she had spent teaching in the Fayetteville public school, and was loved and respected by all who knew her, both old and young alike.

Funeral services were conducted from the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Vetter, Sunday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock, with interment in the City Cemetery. Tears of friends and pupils mingled with those of the relatives when her remains were lowered to their last resting place. Rev. Bain of La Grange officiated both at the home and the grave.

She is survived by a sister, Mrs. Bertha Shaver of Weimar and a brother, C. G. Vetter of here. One sister Mrs. Agnes Thanheiser, and one brother Otto Vetter Preceded her in death. Our sympathy real, and sincere, goes out to surviving relatives.

Pallbearers were: W.C. Langlotz, J. R. Kubena, B. C. Wertzner, Leo Frede, Sr.,(of La Grange), L. W. Noack and R. B. Spacek.

Services were conducted in San Antonio, Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock, after which her remains were brought to Fayetteville overland by Edwin Knesek, local funeral director.

Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed

THEO E. HANSEN

The La Grange Journal
January 23, 1936 pg. 2

Theo. E. Hansen

Theo. Hansen died at the Medical Arts Hospital in San Antonio, Friday, January 17, at the age of 23 years, 7 months and 10 days, after an illness of about two months’ duration.

Mrs. C. G. Vetter of here and Mrs. Bertha Shaver of Weimar, who were at his bedside last week, returned home Tuesday evening, January 14, and reported his condition somewhat improved. Friends of Theodore here encouraged every hope for his recovery, but God deemed it otherwise, and on Friday evening at 7:00 o’clock, he answered the call and journeyed on to that land from whence no wanderer returneth. 

Theo. was employed as mail clerk with the post office staff in San Antonio, and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Ella Hansen of San Antonio and one sister Mrs. Walter Stieler of Comfort. Theo. spent his boyhood in Fayetteville, and at the age of 13 years removed with his mother to San Antonio, where he lived up to the time of his death.

Funeral services were held in San Antonio, Saturday morning at 11:00 o’clock, after which his remains were shipped to Fayetteville. His remains lay in state at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Vetter from where services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock. The body was laid to rest beside his father in the City cemetery, who preceded him in death 25 years ago.

To the bereaved mother and other relatives we extend our deepest sympathy; Rev. Guy B. Duff of La Grange officiated; pall bearers were: E.S. Kovar, Jerry Kubala, B. Klimicek, Rud. Kubena, Ben Wied, and Ed. Sarrazin.

Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed

JOHN HANUSCH

La Grange Journal, Thursday, January 29, 1929

John Hanusch, an old citizen, if not the oldest citizen in this community, pass to his reward Saturday morning, reaching the age of 98 years, 10 months and 16 days.

The deceased was born February 20, 1835, in Gleunau, Saxony, Germany.  Here he was also baptised and later confirmed his baptismal vow through act of confirmation.  On the 1st of September, 1867, he became married to Miss Marie Zuschke.  This union was blessed with eight children; of these four preceded him to their heavenly reward.  In the year 1883, he with his family emmigrated to America, locating in the Ward community.  He chose farming as his vocation.  Facing the hardships ---- severe blow became his lot when in the year 1892 his devoted wife was taken from him by death. He continued his vocation with his children until about twenty years ago when his strength became impaired on account of age. His children having established their own households by this time, he spent the remainder of his declining years with his son-in-law, Richard Walther. Here he was cared for with loving hands until the end.  The surviving children are: His son, August of Warda, and three daughters, namely, Mrs. Rich. Walther of Warda, Mrs. John Booth of Jacksonville, Texas, and Martha, whose location the writer failed to get; besides seventeen grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and one brother, Andrew Hanusch of The Grove, Texas.

The deceased was a devoted Christian at heart.  He became a member of the Warda Lutheran church shortly after he located here with his family in 1883, and remained as such until his death.  Although feeble and his vision and hearing greatly impaired during the last years so that he was in need of a guide, he attended divine services as regularly as his strength would permit him, and strengthened his faith by regularly partaking of holy communion.  In his devotedness and faithfulness to his church, he was an example to the flock.

Contributed by Rob Brown

MARY AGNES HOPP HARBICH

Colorado County Citizen, 13 Jun 1963, page 4

Mrs. Mary Harbich Buried in Flatonia

Requiem mass for Mrs. Mary Agnes Harbich, 87, was held at Port Lavaca in Our Lady of the Gulf Catholic church June 6, at 9 a.m. Rev Vincent Verderame officiating.

Mrs. Harbich died in Victoria June 4 following an illness of about 3 months. Burial was in the Sacred Heart cemetery in Flatonia.

She had lived in Port Lavaca 13 years. Born Dec. 22, 1875 in Fayette county, she was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hopp.

Survivors include 3 daughters, Sister Mary Donatus of Our Lady of the Lake convent in San Antonio, Mrs. Rose Berry of Austin, and Mrs. Catherine Maeker of Port Lavaca; 4 sons, Jerome P. of Yoakum, Eugene J. of Columbus; Alfonse E. of Galveston, and Thomas J. of Houston; 3 sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Butler of Los Angeles, Calif., Mrs. Ambrosia Gosch of Mission and Mrs. Rosa Adams of Dallas; 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

BERTHA HARIGEL

The La Grange Journal, Thursday, Jan. 20, 1949 p.5

Mrs. Bertha Harigel

Mrs. Bertha Harigel, aged 98 years, died at her home in Bellville last Friday, Jan. 14.  She had been in ill health for several weeks.

Bereft of her husband more than 50 years ago, she gathered together the tangled and broken threads of life, fastened them again, reared her four children to manhood and womanhood, only to witness the invasion twice again, and mourn the loss of her two daughters, Hedwig and Norma, the later to pass on in August, 1947, at the age of 73 years.

Born January 20, 1851, she grew to young womanhood in Germany and became the wife of Wm. Harigel, an immigrant from Germany, in Oct. 13, 1868.  The couple made their home in Bellville.

Judge and Mrs. F. L. Harigel of Robstown, arrive in La Grange Saturday afternoon and on Sunday afternoon, accompanied by Miss Otilie Harigel and Mrs. B. F. Harigel were at Bellville to attend the funeral of their aunt.

Mrs. Bertha Harigel was, in truest sense, a Christian woman, she bore her cross with a fortitude most commendable, always cheerful and willing, and ever ready when sorrow came to the home of a neighbor, to assist in lessening the burden and directing afflicted to the brighter lights that shine beyond.  Her advanced age was not a detriment to her wish to come to La Grange last September, and witness the last rites courtesied to her nephew. (Uncle Buck) Alfred Harigel.  May she sleep peacefully.

(A merited tribute from her nephew, B.F. Harigel, La Grange.)

Transcribed by Carolyn Heinsohn