ANNA HIBNER

La Grange Journal
Thursday, November 10, 1938

Miss Anna Hibner

Death came to Miss Anna Hibner, 69, Sunday, November 6, after 3 days of illness.  She died at the La Grange Hospital, where she had sought relief from her ailment.  She was a daughter of Frank Hibner and was born in Czechoslovakia, immigrating with her parents in the year 1883 to Fayette county.  She was a member of the Catholic church.

Funeral services were held Monday morning at 9:30 o’clock, and interment was made in the Plum (old) cemetery, Rev. J. E. Roth, pastor of the First Baptist church of La Grange officiating, and Koenig Funeral Home, where, the services were held, had charge of the arrangements for the funeral.  Miss Hibner had lived in the county for 55 years.

Surviving are two brothers, Albert and Joe Hibner, both living near to La Grange.

Contributed by Rob Brown

ERNEST HICKEL

Weimar Mercury
13 Apr 1928, page 3

ERNEST HICKEL DIES.

Ernest Hickel passed quietly and peacefully away at the home of his brother-in-law, George Brandt, at Holman. Deceased formerly lived in the St. John section. He was a good, honest, upright man. He had been suffering with tuberculosis, which caused his death. His father and mother both preceded him in death. He was about 40 years of age.

The remains were laid to rest in the St. Rosa Catholic cemetery Tuesday morning at 9:30. Rev. Lenzen officiating.

He is survived by two sister, Mrs. Geo Brandt and Miss Annie Hickel. To them we extend our most sincere sympathy. — Schulenburg Sticker.

KASPER HICKEL

The Schulenburg Sticker
22 April 1927

Kasper Hinkel [Hickel] Dies

Kasper Hinkel, one of the good old pioneers of this section passed into the Great Beyond last Saturday afternoon at about 3 o’clock.

Deceased was born in Europe, coming to this country when young. He had attained a ripe old age, being 88 years and six months when he died.

His wife preceded him in death, having died some 35 years ago.

Mr. Hinkel was a fine gentleman, highly respected and a man of his word.

The remains were laid to rest in the St. Rosa Catholic Cemetery Monday, Rev. Father Lenzen officiating.

He is survived by three children, one son, Ernest, of this section, one daughter, Mrs. George Brandt, who resides below Weimar in the Holman section, and one daughter not married who lived at home.

To them the Sticker extends its sincere sympathy.

Kasper Hickel died April 16, 1927. Contributed by Cathleen Witt Dunne

J. W. HILDEBRAND

Weimar Gimlet
30 June 1887, page 2

J. W. Hildebrand, formerly editor of the LaGrange Journal, was shot and killed on the 22nd inst., at Castroville by Sheriff Thumm, of Medina county. The difficulty was founded in an old feud. Hildebrand fired twice at Thumm, missing him both times. He was shot through the brain and instantly killed.

. . . page 3

Rev. Q. T. Simpson went to Schulenburg last Thursday to perform the funeral services of Mr. J. W. Hildebrand, who was killed by Sheriff Thumm at Castroville on the 22nd. inst. At the time of the fatal difficulty Mr. Hildebrand was a citizen of San Antonio. He was reared at Sculenburg [sic.], and his family stand very high there. He was a promising young man. The GIMLET sympathizes with his relatives in their sad affliction.

MARY FIETSAM HILDEN

Weimar Mercury
30 Mar 1945

Mrs. O. Hilden, 87, Succumbs, Burial Here Monday P.M.

Burial services were held here Monday afternoon for Mrs. Mary Hilden, 87, widow of the late Prof. Oscr Hilden of Weimar, at St. Michael’s Cemetery. Funeral services were under the supervision of the Eschenburg Funeral Home of Shiner with Miss Mary Lee Fietsam directing.

Funeral services were held at the Shiner Catholic Church at 2:15 in the afternoon with the Rev. Msgr. Netardus and Rev. R. C. Hoffmann officiating. Requiem High Mass was held at 9 a.m. in Shiner.

Pallbearers included Jos. Muras, Edwin Wolters, Jos. Miksch, Lee Sedlmeyer, Henry Joe Fietsam and Pvt. Joe Fietsam.

Mrs. Hilden was a native of Fayette county and was born at Bluff on Oct. 18, 1858. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Fietsam. She spent her girlhood days at Bluff, moving to Weimar and was united in marriage to Prof. O. Hilden. The couple lived in Weimar until Mr. Hilden’s death in July, 1932. Ms. Hilden moved to Shiner and made her home with the family of her nephew, Fred J. Fietsam.

Her parents, two sisters, Mrs. Bertha Tell and Miss Emma Fietsam, and two brothers, Henry and Joseph Fietsam, preceded her in death.

The Mercury extends sincere condolence.

Transcribed by Dorothy Albrecht

MRS. GEORGE A. HILL

La Grange Journal
Thursday, December 1, 1938

Mrs. G. A. Hill, Sr.

Funeral services were held at the home of Geo. A. Hill, Jr., Friday, November 25.  Interest in the unwelcome news comes because of the connection of the Hill family with Fayette county’s early history.  Last week was begun a lengthy sketch of the Hill family, and the same was published in the Journal; in this issue Mr. Wade concludes his story.

Mrs. Hill died in New York; in 1887 she was married to George A. Hill, Sr., son of James M. Hill, who fought in the Battle of San Jacinto.  George A. Hill, Sr., served as chairman of the commission that purchased the historic battlefield as a State memorial park.  She is survived by two sons, George A. Hill, Jr., president of the Houston Oil company and of the Houston Pipe Line company, of Houston, and Raymond M. Hill of Austin; three grandchildren: Miss Joanne Hill, George A. Hill III, and Raymond M. Hill, Jr., all of Houston, and one sister, Mrs. Cordelia McHugh of Seattle, Wash.

George Hill, Jr., maintains his love for Fayette county, especially Fayetteville, having recently been identified with the progress of that institution.

Contributed by Rob Brown

ESTELLA HILL

La Grange Journal
February 1, 1940

Mrs. W. C. Hill

Died at Giddings, Thursday, Jan. 25, Mrs. W. C. Hill, aged 57 years.  Funeral was held from the Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home Friday, with interment at the Giddings cemetery, Rev. H. C. Hooter of Giddings officiating.

Mrs. Hill leaves a husband and six children: Mrs. Ben F. Siebel of La Grange, Miss Hester Hill of Houston, Mrs. Lynn Robert of Witchita, Kansas, Malcolm Hill of Houston, and Wynston Hill at home; also one grandchild, Nina Faye Siebel of La Grange.

Mrs. Ben F. Siebel was with her mother during her last illness, which lasted a week.  Friends from here attending the funeral are: Mrs. Guy F. Tiemann and son Arland, Mrs. C. G. Franz, and Miss Mary Kaulbach.

Contributed by Rob Brown

SUSAN HILL

Colorado Citizen, 3 Mar 1881, page 2

DIED.—Last Saturday morning at ? o'clock, Mrs. Susan C. Hill, at the residence of her daughter, Miss Mattie A. Hill, of this county. Mrs. Hill was 66 years old at the time of her death. The relatives have our sympathy in their sorrow.—La Grange Journal.

MARGUERITE SEYDLER HILLJE

Weimar Mercury
3 June 1927

Mrs. Ferd Hillje Dead at Halletsville

News was received here Sunday morning of the death of Mrs. Marguerite Hillje (nee Seydler), a widow of the late Ferd. Hillje, which occurred at halletsville that morning, after an illness extending over a period of many years, many sorrowing relatives and friends from this city being present.

Mrs. Hillje was 56 years, 8 months and 2 days old. She was born at High Hill, afterward moving to Schulenburg, thence to Halletsville, where she lived up to the time of her death. She was married to Mr. Ferd. Hillje some 37 years ago. Mr. Hillje preceded her in death several years ago. Mrs. Hillje is survived by four brothers — Geo. Seydler of East Bernard, Charles Seydler of Rosenberg, Moritz Seydler of Houston and Rudolf Seydler of San Antonio — and one sister, Mrs. Ed Strobel of Schulenburg, besides many relatives and friends thruout this section of the state.

Mrs. Hillje was a woman of lovely disposition. Although an invalid for a number of years previous to her death, she bore her sufferings uncomplainingly, with christian fortitude. She was a general favorite among a large circle of friends, and her sad death is deeply and sincerely deplored.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to her bereaved ones.

JOHN HILSHER

Weimar Mercury
23 Aug 1912, page 6

News Around Bluff

At 11:30 p.m. Friday another spirit passed away, this being John Hilsher, Sr. He was 85 years old and leaves a number of children and grand children to survive him. His remains were brought to the Bluff cemetery for burial Sunday morning at 10 o'clock. Our heartfelt sympathy is extended both the . . Hilsher families.

GUSTAV HINZE

La Grange Journal, Thursday, December 22, 1955

Last Rites Held for Gustav Hinze, 70, Tuesday

Last rites were held for Gustav F. Hinze, 70, of Burton at the Von Minden Chapel in Round Top and at the Round Top Lutheran Church.  Burial was in the La Bahia cemetery on Tuesday at 2 PM.  Rev. A. R. Weiss officiated.

Mr. Hinze was a life-long resident of Fayette County.

Mr. Hinze was a son of Herman and Henrietta Wendland Hinze who came to Texas from Germany.  He married the former Alma Krause at Greenvine on December 15, 1910.  They engaged in farming.

Surviving are his wife; three daughters, Mrs. Leola Althaus; Mrs. Wella Mae Behnke and Mrs. Verlie Wagner, all of Burton; three sons, Wayland Hinze of Carmine, Elmo Hinze of [Round] Top and Delphine Hinze of Burton; two sisters, Mrs. Helen Neumann and Mrs. Luara Makowsky of Burton; two brothers, Elbert Hinze of Burton and Herman Hinze of Carmine; and 12 grandchildren.

Contributed by Rob Brown

ROBERT HLUCHANEK

The La Grange Journal
February 27, 1936, pg. 6

Robert Hluchanek

Funeral services were held from the Catholic Church here Saturday morning, with requiem mass for Robert Hluchanek, who died at the hospital  in La Grange, Thursday, February 20, of pneumonia, at the age of 53 years; Rev. Father Klobouk officiated. Burial was in the Catholic cemetery.

Mr. Hluchanek is survived by his wife and several children, beside other relatives to whom we extend out deepest condolence.

Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed

ANNA HUNDL HOBIZAL

Weimar Mercury
Nov 17, 1944. page 1

Weimar Pharmicist's Mother Buried At Flatonia Saturday

Funeral services were held last Saturday at Flatonia Catholic church for Mrs. Jacob Hobizal, with Father E. Bily of Flatonia officiating and Father V. Bily of Weimar assisting. Interment was made in the Flatonia Cemetery.

A daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hundl, Mrs. Hobizal was born in Fayette county on February 16, 1868. She had been a life-long resident of that county, her death occurring at the Schulze Hospital, Schulenburg, on November 9, 1944. She was 66 years old. Her death occurred on her wedding anniversary.

Mrs. Hobizal was united in marriage to J. Hobizal on November 9, 1944. She was 66 years old. Her death occurred on her wedding anniversary.

Mrs. Hobizal was united in marriage to J. Hobizal on November 9, 1897, and to this union six children were born. She was a member of the Catholic Church, and had led a devout christian life.

Survivors incllude her husband, J. Hobizal of Flatonia; three daughters, Mrs. E. Kelnar and Mrs. L. Kahanek of Houston. Mrs. John Veselka of Schulenburg; three sons, Tom Hobizal of Flatonia, Louis E. Hobizal of Weimar, and James Hobizal of Houston; two sisters, Mrs. J. Motyl of Midland, Mrs. John Pliska; two brothers, J. Hundl of Houston, and J. Hundl of Midland. One son, Albert, preceded her in death two [years] ago.

The Mercury extends condolence to the bereaved family.

CHARLES MARTIN HOCH

La Grange Journal, Thursday, November 22, 1951

Funeral Held Monday For Dr. C. M. Hoch, Smithville Physician

Funeral services were held at Smithville Monday afternoon at 3:30 for Dr. Charles Martin Hoch, 39, who was found dead in his car near Yoakum Sunday morning.  The services, held in connection with Masonic Lodge rites, were officiated over by ----- the Rev. J. L. Rea.

The body was brought overland to La Grange for interment in the New Cemetery.

Dr. Hoch, well known Smithville physician, was born at Pearsall, son of the late Dr. C. M. Hoch, and Mrs. Hoch.  The family moved to La Grange, where he graduated from high school and later took training in the medical school at Galveston.  He was united in marriage with Miss Thelma Albrecht, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Albrecht of La Grange, on June 4, 1932, and they had lived at Smithville ever since.

Dr. Hoch, who had been in ill health the past several years, with Supt. Hailds Pearce of Smithville had been on a deer hunt in the Yoakum vicinity.  The doctor left Saturday to visit friends at Yoakum, but when he failed to return, a search was instituted.  His car was found about 8:30 o’clock Sunday morning in a roadside park near Yoakum, with the doctor slumped in the front seat.  Justice of the Peace F. A. Kallus held the inquest and rendered a verdict of death due to self-inflicted gunshot wounds.

He is survived by his widow; his mother of San Antonio; two daughters, June Marie, aged 12, and Betty Sue, 6; and one sister, Mrs. John Kuon of Sulphur, La.

A brother, Phlete August Hoch, lost his life while serving his country in the last world war.

Contributed by Rob Brown

BERTHA GRUESEN HOELSCHER

The La Grange Journal
Thursday, December 6, 1951

Mrs. Hoelscher, 67, Claimed By Death

Mrs. Bertha Carolina Hoelscher, 67, passed away at the local hospital Tuesday.

The deceased, mother of Mrs. Joe (Marie) Hoefer, was born at Biegel on Sept. 20, 1884, and had lived in La Grange since 1919.  She was united in marriage with Charlie Hoelscher on Nov. 22, 1904, at Fayetteville.  Her husband passed away in January 1947.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 PM at the Koenig Funeral Home chapel, with Rev. H. T. Flachmeier officiating.  Burial will be in the New City Cemetery.

She leaves her daughter; a sister, Mrs. Irma Clemons of San Angelo; two brothers, B. W. and Leo A. Gruesen of Austin; and two grandchildren.  Valeria Richers, now Mrs. Cotton ------- taken into the Hoelscher home at the age of 2 __ years, and was reared by them.

Contributed by Rob Brown

KATE HOELSCHER

Weimar Mercury
18 May 1895

Died, at Ellinger, May 9, 1895, Mrs. Kate Hoelscher, wife of Wm. Hoelscher. Besides her husband, the deceased leaves a number of grown children to mourn her death.

F. W. HOELTER

La Grange Journal
April 16, 1936, page 1

F. W. Hoelter is Found Dead Friday by Mrs. Otto Kaase

F. W. Hoelter, aged 81 years, died at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Kaase two miles west from Swiss Alp, Wednesday afternoon last week. Death had come to this aged citizen unexpectedly and very suddenly.

Mr. Hoelter, with the Kaase family had enjoyed a good
dinner, and had eaten heartily. Shortly after Mr. Kaase had left the home, Mr. Hoelter remarked that he would go to the crib and shuck some corn. All in usual routine and casued no apprehension. Near to 3:00 o’clock, the grand-daughter, Edna Kaase, noticed that the crib door was half closed and that Mr. Hoelter’s feet were protruding. Investigation promptly followed, and the discovery made that he had been dead for a half hour or more.

Rev. A. E. Moebus conducted the religious services at the Kaase home Friday afternoon, and also at the cemetery. Deceased is survived by two sons, Oscar and Fred Hoelter of La Grange, and three daughters, Mrs. Otto Kaase and Mrs. Paul Kaase of Swiss Alp, and Mrs. Hy. Kiesling of Houston; Mrs. Hoelter preceded him in death 13 years.

Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed

HENRIETTA MARIE KUBICEK HOES

Austin American-Statesman
August 21, 2007

Henrietta Marie Hoes

Henrietta Marie Hoes passed away on August 20, 2007 in Georgetown, Texas at the age of 89. She was a resident of Austin for over 50 years. She was born to Emil Adolph Kubicek and Frances Antonia (Zimmerhanzel) Kubicek, farmers of Czech descent, on November 26, 1917 in Kovar, Fayette County, Texas.

Henrietta was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother who enjoyed cooking, gardening, family get-togethers, and her many friends. She was a longtime member of Faith Lutheran Church where she was active in the Altar Guild and Sewing Circle. She also participated with the Ladies Auxiliary VFW #8787.

Henrietta is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Renard; her parents; sister, Helen Kubicek and brother, Louis Kubicek. She is survived by her two daughters, Linda Fontenot and husband, Kenneth, of Georgetown; Susan Carnes and husband, Burt, of Walburg; four grandchildren: Carrie Gutierrez, Amanda Petter and husband, Greg; Jennifer Carnes Whitman; and Seth Carnes and wife, Amber; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Leonietta Scruggs and Anita Bowden and husband, Oliver.

Honoring Henrietta as pallbearers are Seth Carnes, Greg Petter, Ronald Bowden, Larry Hoes, David Scruggs, and Jason Warner.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be celebrated in the Colonial Chapel of Cook-Walden Funeral Home, on Wednesday, August 22, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Cook-Walden/Memorial Hill Cemetery in Pflugerville, TX.

Memorial contributions may be made in Henrietta's honor to Faith Lutheran Church, 6600 Woodrow Ave., Austin, TX 78757

Contributed by Connie Sneed

KENNETH R. HOFFER

San Antonio Express, 19 Aug 1974

Mr. Kenneth R. Hoffer, 10305 E. Farm To Mkt. 1518, San Antonio, passed away Sunday, Aug. 18, 1974 in a local hospital at the age of 41 years.

Survivors: Wife, Mrs. Marjorie Hoffer; daughters, Debbie and Brenda Hoffer, Son, Clint Hoffer all of San Antonio, Parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hoffer of Hallettsville, Tex.

Rosary will be recited in the Dellcrest Chapel Monday Aug. 19, 1974 at 7:30 p.m.  Funeral Mass will be offered Tuesday, Aug. 20, 1974 at 9:30 a.m. in St. Anthonys Catholic Church in Elmendorf.  The interment will follow in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, in Flatonia, Texas.  Mr. Hoffer was an employe of the I. B. M. Corp. and will lie in state after 1:00 p.m. Monday  Arrangements with Dellcrest, 2000 So. W.W. White Rd.     337-4082.

Contributed by Matt Cross

MRS. LEE HOFFMANN

Weimar Mercury
11 Nov 1932, page 1

Mrs. Lee Hoffmann Claimed By Death

Mrs. Lee Hoffmann, a highly respected lady of the Clear Creek section, southwest of Weimar, died Saturday, Oct. 29rh, a fact that we did not learn of in time to give particulars in our last issue. From the Schulenburg Sticker we glean the following particulars of this very sad occurrence:

"Mrs. Lee Hoffmann, one of the good mothers of the Clear Creek section, made the greatest of all sacrifices, leaving behind her the tiny infant who will never know the tender care of a loving mother.

"Mrs. Hoffmann was truly a christian mother, a splendid neighbor, and we know her soul is now resting in that heavenly home where no sorrow, no suffering and no sacrifices are known.

"Mrs. Hoffmann leaves to mourn her passing her grief-stricken husband, three sons and one daughter, her aged mother, Mrs. Manthil of the Muldoon section, besides a host of relatives and friends.

"It is indeed sad that this young mother, who was only 37 years of age, had to be taken from her husband and children, but this is only an example of the great truth, 'In the midst of life we are in death'.

"The remains were laid to rest in the City Cemetery at Schulenburg on Monday morning, with Rev. Paul Piepenbrok performing the last sad rites. Peace to her ashes!"

To Mr. Hoffmann, his children and others of the bereaved family, the hearfelt sympathy of the Mercury and many other friends of the Weimar section goes out to them in their deep and irreparable loss. May a Merciful Father comfort them as He alone can!

GUSTAV HOHLE

Schulenburg Sticker
January 9, 1954

Last Rites Read For Gustav Hohle Jan. 1

The funeral services for Gustav Hohle of Muldoon, age 60, were conducted from the Koenig Funeral Home in La Grange January 1 at 2 p.m.  Rev. Troy Jarvis officiated and interment was in the Cedar Cemetery.  Mr. Hohle passed away in Schulenburg December 30.  The deceased was born in Warda on July 13, 1903 as the son of Herman and Helen Schulze Hohle.  He was united in marriage to Miss Emma Krause at Black Jack on October 7, 1926.  Mr. Hohle resided in the Muldoon community for about forty years.  Surviving are his wife and two brothers, Herbert Hohle of Schulenburg and Robert Hohle of La Grange.

Contributed by Rob Brown

STEPHEN HOLLAN

The Colorado County Citizen, January 7, 1982, Pg. 2

STEPHEN HOLLAN

Funeral services for Stephen Hollan, 87, of La Grange were held Jan. 4 at the Koenig-Peel Funeral Home, Inc. Chapel.  Interment was at the La Grange Cemetery with the Rev. Clarence Oestreich officiating.

Hollan died Jan. 2 at Sealy hospital.  He was born Sept. 23, 1894 in Ellinger, Texas.  He was preceded in death by his wife, the former Annie Baca, who died July 19, 1978.  They were married Sept. 18, 1922 in La Grange.

He was the son of Stephen Hollan and Anna Slovacek Hollan.  Hollan was a lifetime resident of La Grange and a retired farmer.  He was a member of the Lutheran church and the American Legion.  Hollan was a verteran of World War I.

Survivors include:  two daughters, Mrs. Charlie (Mildred) Schmidt of Columbus and Mrs. Leland (Bernice) Alsup of Pearland; three sons, Lee Roy and Jerome, both of Houston, and Albert of West Point.  He leaves eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.  He was also preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and two brothers.

Transcribed by David Hahn

DAVID HOLLOWAY

Weimar Mercury, 7 Sep 1889, page 1

Died, at his home a few miles southeast of LaGrange on the 22d inst., Mr. David Holloway, aged 78 years.

The deceased was born in North Carolina and came to this county from Mississippi directly after the war and has resided continually ever since. He was highly esteemed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. He leaves a wife and three grown sons to mourn his death.—Journal.

JOSEPH ROBERTSON HOLLOWAY

Weimar Mercury
28 Nov 1896, page 8

Post Specials: LaGrange, November 19.—Joseph Robertson, infant son of J. B. Holloway, cashier of the First National bank, died last night after several days of sickness, caused by a brain affection [sic.].

MARSHALL HOLLOWAY

Weimar Mercury
April 25, 1958

Final Rites for Marshall Holloway, 48, Held Friday

Funeral services for Marshall H. Holloway, 48, of La Grange, who died at 3:30 a.m. Thursday, April 3, in Fayette Memorial Hospital at La Grange, were held Friday afternoon at Koenig Funeral Home, with burial in the City Cemetery there.

Rev. John F. Jensen of First Baptist Church officiated.

He had been in the hospital 10 days and for several days prior to his death was in a deep coma.

A native of Weimar, Mr. Holloway was a son of Oliver and Maude Lockett Holloway. After graduation from Weimar High School he attended Texas A & M College for three years, then transferred to Baylor where he received his BA degree.

He taught in public schools at Marble Falls, Hallettsville and New Ulm before entering the newspaper business. During the ensuing years he worked as a reporter and advertising man for several newspapers, including the Mercury, and in 1941 became secretary of the Chamber of Commerce at La Grange. He had held a similar job with the Weimar chamber during his employment with the Mercury. At La Grange he also was secretary of the Fayette County Fair Association and headed various drives. In 1946 he took a job as secretary of the Rosenberg Chamber of Commerce, and about a year later he and a friend bought the Ft. Bend Reporter there. Selling that paper in 1950, Mr. Holloway worked briefly for the Texas Coaster at Richmond before returning to La Grange in 1951 to work for the Fayette County Record.

Surviving are his widow, the former Miss Mamie McQueen, whom he married Dec. 28, 1936; a daughter, Dixie Jane Holloway; and a brother, Julian of Memphis, Tenn.

Transcribed by Judy Talkington

GEORGE T. HOLMAN

The many [friends] in this city of Dr. Geo. T. Holman of Flatonia will be pained to learn of his death, which occurred at his residence in that city Tuesday moroning, of consumption. He was buried in this city by Weimar lodge No. 423, A. F. & A. M., (of which order he was a member) Wednesday morning, a large number of relatives and friends being present. Our sympathy is extended the relatives in their sad loss.

Asleep in Jesus! blessed sleep,
From which none ever wakes to weep!
A calm and undisturbed repose,
Unbroken by the last of foes.

Asleep in Jesus! far from thee,
Thy kindred and their graves may be;
But thine is still a blessed sleep,
From which none ever wakes to weep.

HANDY HOLMAN

Weimar Mercury
May 28, 1926, page 5

OLD TIME NEGRO DEAD.

Handy Holman, an aged darkey of the Holman section, a few miles north of Weimar, died Tuesday morning and the remains were laid to rest in the Holman colored people's buring ground Wednesday. "Uncle Handy" was a man past middle age when the writer came to Weimar nearly 40 years ago. It is said that he was about 97 years of age at the time of his death. He was a man well liked by both whites and blacks, and was a good farmer and citizen.

ALBERT HOLMECKE

Weimar Mercury
21 Oct 1893, page 2

The Journal has been informed that Mr. Albert Holmecke of Round Top committed suicide last Saturday by shooting himself, but has so far been unalbe to learn any of the particulars. He leaves a family to mourn his death.

BOB HOLMES

Weimar Mercury, 2 Jan 1897, page 8

Bob holmes, a negro boy, fell under a moving freight train last night and both legs were mashed so badly that amputation was necesary. He died.

DERRYL J. HOLUB

Fayette County Record, 29 Feb 2000

Funeral services for Derryl J. Holub, 49, of Schulenburg were held Feb 22 at St Rose Catholic Church in Schulenburg with the Rev Peter Kaplinski officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

He died Feb 19. He was born April 1, 1950 in Halletsville, the son of Johnnie and Evelyn (Antosh) Holub. He was a member of the Catholic church.

Survivors include his wife, Irma; 2 daughters, Cynthia Cedillo of Schulenburg and Angelica Cedillo of Lubbock; 2 sisters, Charlene Simper of Moulton, Ginger Tilicek of Schulenburg; 3 brothers, Wayne Holub of Schulenburg, John Holub of Columbus, Dale Holub of Austin.

Funeral handled by Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home.

Contributed by Matt Cross

JENOVEFA SASSIN HOLUB

Weimar Mercury
3 June 1927

Mrs. Holub Dies at the Age of 83 Years

Mrs. Jenovefa Holub of the Dubina community died Tuesday, May 31, at the ripe old age of 83 years, and the remains were laid to rest in the Dubina Cemetery Wednesday moroning at 9 o'clock, Rev. Jos. Szymanski officiating. A large crowd of relatives and sympathizing friends attended the funeral.

For a number of years Mrs. Holub had made her home with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Fr. J. Kocurek of Dubina. Before marriage to Mr. Holub she was a Mrs. Sassin and was the mother of the late Frank Sassin of this city. Mrs. Holub was a good, christian woman, devoted to her family and those about her, a true friend and neighbor, and was greatly beloved by all who knew her.

Active pall bearers were Messrs. Ignac Hranicky, Hugo Koenig, Leo Hromadka, Julius Peter, Val. Cernoch and Anton Janecka.

Mrs. Holub was the mother of nine children, five of who are dead — Mary, Teresa, Edward, Joseph and Frank. The surviving children are Mrs. Alois Holub, Mrs. Agnes Kocurek, Messrs. Cyril and Fred Sassin.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to her bereaved ones.

WALTER HOLT

Houston Union, 12 Jan 1870, page 4

Walter Holt, who killed Patton Rankin at Round Top some time since, was killed by Mac Zapp at Wilson’s store, Washington County, last Friday.

Note: Holt not in cemetery database. Transcribed by Donna Baker

MRS. HOLUB

Weimar Mercury, 14 Jan 1905

Mrs. Holub of the Dubina neighborhood—the aged mother of Mrs. Jos. F. Bohac of this city—died Wednesday and was buried the following day. A number of relatives and friends of this city attended the funeral.

DERRYL HOLUB

Fayette County Record, 29 Feb 2000

Funeral services for Derryl J. Holub, 49, of Schulenburg were held Feb 22 at St. Rose Catholic Church in Schulenburg with the Rev Peter Kaplinski officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

He died Feb 19. He was born April 1, 1950 in Halletsville, the son of Johnnie and Evelyn (Antosh) Holub. He was a member of the Catholic church.

Survivors include his wife, Irma; 2 daughters, Cynthia Cedillo of Schulenburg and Angelica Cedillo of Lubbock; 2 sisters, Charlene Simper of Moulton, Ginger Tilicek of Schulenburg; 3 brothers, Wayne Holub of Schulenburg, John Holub of Columbus, Dale Holub of Austin.

Funeral handled by Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home.

Contributed by Matt Cross

AUGUSTA KOEPKE HOLZ

Schulenburg Sticker
March 17, 1950

Mrs. Augusta Holz Succumbs Sunday

Mrs. Augusta Holz, age 74 years, passed away here on Sunday, March 12, 1950.  Deceased was born in Dewitz, Mecklenburg, Germany, on August 26, 1875, as a daughter of William and Mary Koepke.  She immigrated to this country in November 1896, and settled in the O’Quinn Community in Fayette County.  On November 16, 1897, she was united in marriage to Paul C. Holz in La Grange and they continued to make their home at O’Quinn.  Mr. Holz preceded her in death, having passed away on March 26, 1935 and the following year, 1936, Mrs. [Holz] came to Schulenburg to make her home.  She remained here until her death.  She was a member of the St. Paul’s Evangelical and Reformed Church and a member of the Women’s Guild of that church and of the O.D.H.S. Sister Lodge.  Surviving are two daughters: Mrs. H. G. Citzler, Schulenburg and Mrs. Fred Getschmann, Freyburg; three sons: Willie Holz of Freyburg, Henry Holz of Waller and Elton Holz of San Antonio; surviving also are four brothers: Louis and Henry Koepke of La Grange and William Toll of Giddings; and Fritz Koepke of Germany; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.  Two brothers: Carl and Albert and a sister, Minnie, also preceded her in death.  Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, March 14, at 2:00 p.m., from the St. Paul’s Church with Rev. J. G. Mueller officiating.  Interment was in the Cedar Cemetery.  Pallbearers were grandsons of the deceased: Leslie, Milton and Delvin Getschmann, Nelson and Stanley Holz and Clinton Citzler.

Contributed by Rob Brown

PAUL HOLZ

La Grange Journal
28 Mar 1935

FARMER DIES AT HOSPITAL AFTER BRIEF ILLNESS

Paul Holz, aged 63 years, 5 months and 10 days, died at the La Grange Hospital Tuesday night, March 26, 1935. He was brought to the hospital nine days prior to his death, and seemed to be improving rapidly. Stricken with a hemorrhage early Tuesday night, he died within a few moments.

Mr. Holz was of the Blackjack farming section. and from his late home the funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, with interrment at the Cedar Cemetery; Rev. R. Heise will officiate. Friends and acquaintances of the family are requested to attend.

Born in Cammin, Mecklenberg, Strelitz, Germany, October 16, 1871, he emigrated to America in November 1896, and located in Fayette County near La Grange, where he took up farming. He was united in marriage with Miss Augusta Koepke at La Grange, November 12, 1897, and then located near Blackjack. Besides his widow he is survived by three sons and two daughters, these are: Willie Holz of Freyburg, Henry at La Grange, Elton at the family home, Mrs. Fred (Helen) Getschmann of Freyburg and Mrs H.G. (Erna) Citzler of La Grange. There are eight grandchildren.

Sincere sympathy is offered to the relatives who mourn the passing of an honest and good citizen.

FRITZ S. HOMUTH

Dallas Morning News
8 May, 1891

Killed at LaGrange

Ex-Marshal Rankin Shoots Homuth Dead

First Since the War

LaGrange, Tex., May 7—Ex-Marshal John T. Rankin shot and killed Mr. F. S. Homuth at 6 o’clock this morning. Ever since the attempted assassination of Rankin he has been sleeping at the Lester hotel. It seems that early this morning he left the hotel and went to Ory’s shoe shop on the west side of the square and Homuth was in the habit of passing this shoe shop in going to his meals every day. There has been an old feud between the parties growing out of Rankin’s candidacy for the office of county clerk.

When Mr. Homuth approached the Ory house Rankin fired the contents of one barrel of his shotgun loaded with buckshot at him. The bullets entered his right side, ranged forward and through his body and lacerated and penetrated the heart. Homuth staggered and turned, when Rankin fired the second barrel but missed his mark. Homuth died almost instantly. Rankin went up to the house of one of our most prominent citizens and asked him to go for the sheriff, as he desired to surrender.

Both parties were born and raised in this county and bad blood has been between them for some time. E. L. Ory and Rankin’s negro driver, were arrested as accessories before the fact. District court will convene next Monday, when the case will receive the attention of the grand jury. A writ of habeas corpus has been sued out for E. L. Ory. The affair is regretted very much by the citizens as there has not been any killing or shooting in LaGrange since the war.

Contributed by Debbie Hanson

LOUIS HOMUTH

Weimar Mercury, 17 Jan 1891, page 3

Last Sunday the death of Mr. Louis Homuth occurred at his home in La Grange. His friends and acquaintances at this place regretted to hear this sad news. He died of paralysis after long suffering. His relatives at this place have the sympathy of THE MERCURY.

MINNIE JONES HOMUTH

La Grange Journal
Friday, Oct. 20, 1950

Mrs. Minnie (Jones) Homuth

Graveside services were held here Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 at the new city cemetery for Mrs. Minnie Homuth, 75, of Smithville.

Funeral services were held at the Marrs Memorial Chapel at Smithville at 2 o’clock with the Rev. Leonard Rae officiating. 

Mrs. Homuth died Monday at her home in Smithville from injuries she received  in a fall.

She was born in Muldoon, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Tom Jones.  On October 9, 1895 she was united in marriage with Louis Homuth at La Grange.  Mr. Homuth preceded her in death in 1929.

Survivors are her daughter, Mrs. Minnie Levy of Smithville; two sons, L.V. Homuth, Port Arthur and W.C. Homuth of Smithville; one sister,Mrs. Clarice Emmos of Muldoon; and one brother, C.Y. Jones of Holland, four grandsons and two great-granddaughters.

Contributed by Jan Jackson

PERCY HOMUTH

La Grange Journal
April 16, 1936 pg. 6

Percy Homuth Dies Thursday, April 9—Interred Friday

Percy F. Homuth, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis F. Homuth, now deceased, died at the La Grange Hospital, Thursday morning, April 9, at 9:00 o’clock. He had been ill for several days, at Smithville, hi home, and was brought to the hospital ten days since. His body was taken to Smithville and on Friday afternoon, Rev. Aiken officiating, was interred in the city cemetery of that city.

Percy Hamuth was born in La Grange, May 17, 1891, one month after the death of his father. Reared here, industrious and willing he had many friends; when the Unites States entered into the World War, Percy was among the first to enlist, served overseas, was gassed and wounded, and returned, although he never entirely recovered from the effects of that service. Upon his return he located in La Grange.

He was united in marriage with Miss Minna McDavid of Bastrop who, with two daughters, Lillian Jewell, aged 12 and Agnes Pearl, aged 9, survive. There is one sister, Mrs. Yates (Agnes) Bowers, (who reared Percy) and three brothers, Albert and August Homuth of Smithville, and Robert of Columbus.

Prosperity and plenty were strangers to this son of and early citizen, but he ever provided, a man of grim determination who never shirked his duty. He refused to yield to the illness call, and sought to continue in service of the Texas Public Service Company, but finally was brought to La Grange, and Thursday, at the age of 44 years, 11 months and 22 days, passed to his reward.

Friends and family join in the Journal in extending sincere sympathy.

Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed

BEN HOPPER

Weimar Mercury
15 July 1927, page 4

BEN HOPPER, 47

Flatonia, Tex., July 9. — The body of Ben Hopper, 47, was brought here from Louise Friday. Burial took place in the family plot at Muldoon. Rev. McLean, Baptist minister, assisted by Rev. Lambert, local Methodist Episcopal minister, officiated.

ANNE TANNYCK HORAK

La Grange Journal
Thursday, December 15, 1938

Mrs. Anne Horak

Mrs. Anne Horak died at her home at Ammannsville, Wednesday, December 14, aged 69 years, 8 months and 14 days.  Funeral services will be held Friday morning at 9:30 o’clock, at Ammannsville Catholic church, Rev. Raska officiating; burial will be in the Ammannsville cemetery.

Deceased was born March 30, 1869 in Bohemia (Czechoslovakia) and immigrated to America about 36 years ago.  Surviving are: Her husband, Anton Horak; sons, Peter Horak of La Grange and Alois Horak, Swiss Alp; daughters, Mrs. Rosie Lebeda of Weimar and Mrs. Lillian Blais, Chicago, Ill., her brothers, Frank and Joe Tannyck and sister, Mrs. Emelie Zermicek of Sealy.

Contributed by Rob Brown

CHARLES HORAK

La Grange Journal, Thursday, May 14, 1936

Chas. Horak Meets Death When Struck By An Automobile

Saturday night, 10:30 o’clock, Chas. Horak of near Ellinger was struck by an automobile, on the Ellinger-La Grange highway, and instantly killed.  The automobile was driven by Jos. S. Ebner of Houston, who was en route to Bastrop.

Shortly after the accident, neighborhood farmers came upon the scene, and the sheriff’s department was notified.  Deputies Koenig and Stanzel and “Squire Marburger repaired to the scene and found Mr. Ebner awaiting their arrival, and several farmers standing near the body.

Conducting an immediate investigation the officers, and the ‘Squire obtained facts that permitted Mr. Ebner to be released and to continue his journey.  Obtaining his address the officers told Mr. Ebner that he was subject to call.  Reichert & Kneip were notified and brought the body to La Grange.

In the statement obtained by ‘Squire Marburger the information is that Mr. Ebner was driving his automobile at a speed of 40 miles per hour, and driving in the center of the highway.  He saw Mr. Horak and entertained no idea of striking the pedestrian.

When within a few yards of the man, he suddenly turned to cross the highway.  Mr. Ebner says he was unable to prevent the accident.  The victim’s legs were broken and his body crushed.  Death, it is believed, was instantaneous.

Contributed by Rob Brown

JOE HORAK

Weimar Mercury
21 Nov 1930, page 3

DEATH OF MR. JOE HORAK.

Mr. Joe Horak, aged about 84 years, died Wednesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Julia Novak, in the Breslau section. Deceased had been ill for some time and though the very best of medical attention was administered, he finally succumbed, due to the infirmities of age.

The funeral took place Friday morning at 10 o'clock from the Schwenke undertaking parlors in Schulenburg. Requiem mass was held in the Praha Catholic Cemetery and interment took place in the Praha cemetery. Rev. Anders officiating.

Mr. Horak was born in the old country, coming to Amerca when a young man. Most of his life was spent in the Praha section, and during his long residence in that community he was always held in hgighest regard by all who had the pleasure to make the acquaintance.

Surviving are his wife; one son, Ed, of Weimar; three daughters, Mrs. John Bordovsky of San Antonio, Mrs. Novak of Breslau and Mrs. Frank Koudelka of Komensky, and three sisters, Mesdames Frances Gallia of Moravia, Mary Fojtek of Yoakum and Chas. Sugarek of Beeville. One son and one daughter precedd him in death.

Sincere sympathy is extended to the bereaved. — Halletsville New Era-Herald.

JOE ALFONSE HORAK

The La Grange Journal
Wednesday, November 23, 1977

Horak

Last rites for Joe Alfonse Horak, 61-year old retired Air Force veteran, were held at 10:00 a.m. Sat., Nov 19, at the Ammannsville Catholic Church with Msgr. John J. Hanacek officiating.  Burial was in the church cemetery under direction of Koenig Funeral Home, Inc.

Mr. Horak died Nov. 17 at his residence in Ammannsville.

Born April 17, 1916, in Ammannsville, he was a son of Peter and Mary Ganzer Horak.  He was married to Lillian Ryza in 1940 in Plum.  A member of the American Legion, VFW, and Disabled American Veterans, Mr. Horak was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict.  He had resided in Ammannsville since 1961.

Surviving are his wife, Lillian of Ammannsville; three daughters, Cynthia Horak of Ammannsville, Judy Poore of Beaumont, and Betty Jean Doyle of Austin; two sons, Daniel Horak of Nacogdoches and Mark Horak of Ammannsville; a sister, Mrs. T. B. (Mary) Rountree, Jr., of Coronado, Calif.; and six grandchildren.

Contributed by Rob Brown

JOHN HORAK

Weimar Mercury
13 Aug 1937, page 1

Death of a Good Man

Mr. John Horak, a citizen of this community for many years, died at the famiy home near town last Monday and the funeral took place at the Dubina Cemetery Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock. Rev. Jos. Szymanski officiated at the funeral.

Mr. Horak was 72 years old. He was born in Czecho-Slovakia Aug. 29, 1865, and came to this country in 1881. He was married to Theresia Norhavitza, who died Nov. 13, 1928, at the age of 69 years. He is survived by his second wife, Mrs. Louis Horak, his children, Mrs. Anna Hajovsky of Crosby, Mrs. Frank J. Wanja of this city, Mr. Frank Horak of this community, Mrs. Alice Janick of Columbus; one sister, Mrs. Joe Walzel of Beasley.

Mr. Horak was truly a good man. He had lived among our people for many years and was highly regarded by all. Quiet of demeanor, earnest and energetic, a kindly word for every one he met, a dutiful and devoted husband and father, he will be sadly missed.

Our sincere [sympathy] goes out to his bereaved ones.

LOUISE HORAK

Weimar Mercury, February 27, 1948

Funeral Services for Mrs. Louise Horak, 75, Held at Dubina

Funeral services for Mrs. Louise Horak, 75, who died last Friday at Dayton, Texas, were held from Hubbard Funeral Home her Sunday, Feb. 22, with interment in the Dubina Catholic Cemetery.  Rev. B. Pruaki officiated.
 
Mrs. Horak, widow of the late John Horak, who died in 1937, had lived for the past year and a half with her step-daughter, Mrs. Jos. Hajovsky, in Crosby.  She had been ill for about two months.
 
Born February 19, 1873 in High Hill, she was the daughter of Frand and Anna Nohawitza.  She was married here in 1890 to John Novak, later moving to Palo Pinto County, where she lived for 30 years.  When her husband died in 1927, she moved back to Weimar, and in 1929 was married to John Horak.  She was a member of the Catholic Church.
 
Surviving in addition to the step-daughter named are two other step-dauthers, Mrs. Louise Wanja of Weimar and Mrs. Robert Janicek of Houston.  Two brothers and a sister preceded her in death.
 
Pallbearers at the funeral were six grandsons, John, Frank, Leo and Ben Horak, James Wanja and Leroy Janicek.

Contributed by Regena Williamson

RUDOLPH HORAK

Schulenburg Sticker, 23 Dec 1949

Aged Swiss Alp Resident Expires

Rud. Horak, age 86 years, of the Swiss Alp section, passed away aat his home there on last Sunday. Mr. Horak, a retired farmer, was born in Fayette County on April 28, 1863, and had spent his entire lifetime here. He had never married.

Funeral services were held from the Koenig Funeral Home in La Grange Wednesday mrongin at 8:30 a. m., followed by services at the Ammannsville Catholic Church. Rev. Adolph Janda officiated and interment was in the Ammanssville Catholic Cemetery.

Surviving are a number of nephews and nieces.

THERESA HORAK

Weimar Mercury
16 Nov 1928, page 1

DEATH OF MRS. JOHN HORAK.

Mrs. John Horak, wife of a well known and respected farmer of this vicinity, died Monday night, after a long illness, and the remains were buried in the Dubina Cemetery Wednesday morning, Rev. Jos. Szymanski officiating in the presence of a large assemblage of mourning relatives and friends.

Mrs. Horak was about 60 years of age, and was highly regarded by neighbors and friends. She had been in ill health for a long time, and while here death was not unexpected, it nevertheless caused keen sorrow to pervade the hearts of her family, neighbors and friends.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to her bereaved ones.

MARY LEE HART HOUSE

La Grange Journal, Thursday, October 7, 1948

Winchester Native Dies At Hillsboro

Mrs. Mary Lee House passed away at 3 a.m. Sunday at Hillsboro at the age of 72 years.

She was the widow of the late H. L. House, who passed away Oct. 4, 1929.

Mrs. Hart, nee Hart and a native of Winchester, and Mr. House were married Oct. 9, 1897.  She was a member of the Methodist Church at Hillsboro.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at Winchester and burial was in athe cemetery there, Rev. J. H. E. Willmann of La Grange officiating.

Surviving are a brother, J. L. Hart of Winchester; a sister, Miss Bertie Hart of Winchester; and one son, C. J. House of Hillsboro.

Contributed by Rob Brown

ELIJAH PIGOTT HOWLAND

Colorado Citizen
May 21, 1896

ENTERED INTO REST. – Mr. Elijah Pigott Howland departed this life May 12, 1896, at the residence of Mr. J. J. Pinchback, and his remains interred in the Miller burying ground, [Pinchback Cemetery in Colorado County], Rev. H. C. Howard officiating.  Mr. Howland was born in Newburne, North Carolina, July 31, 1814.  He removed to Texas in 1839, and settled in La Grange, Fayette county, and was for some times sheriff of that county.  He was married to Mrs. Eveline Griffin (nee Simms) of Fayette county, on the 19^th day of June, 1844.  She died March 27, 1860, leaving four children, all of whom are married: viz: Mrs. Alia Pinchback of Columbus, Mr. E. P. Howland of Pettus City, Mrs. Ellie Wright of Columbus and Mr. C. D. Howland of Altair.  Mr. Howland’s last days were peaceful.  Surrounded by his children and grand-children, he passed to his everlasting rest.

Obituary and photo thought to be Elijah P. Howland contributed by Hattie Howland McKinley

AROLEE (TOOKIE) ALBRECHT HOY

The Times-Picayune
New Orleans, Louisiana
October 12, 2004

Arolee (Tookie) Hoy

Arolee (Tookie) Hoy, boarded the Peace Train for Home on Saturday morning, October 9, 2004.  She was 78 years.  She is survived by her two children: Donna Olsen and John Hoy; her sister, Gussie Albrecht Hill Hallam; her brother, Lynn Grasshoff; her nephews: Lynn Howard Hill and Roger Hill; her grand nephew, Sean Eubanks: her grand niece, Allegra Eubanks Calkin; their father, Edward Eubanks; and her cousin, Doctor George Lee Huebner.  She is preceded in death by her parents: Ella and Gus Albrecht; her niece, Jeanette Hill Eubanks; and her daughter-in-law, Pamala Hoy.  She was a long time employee at Sellers and Sanders Clinic where she rose to the position of Manager of the Bookkeeping Department.  She was a kind and gentle soul, and a woman of great personal sacrifice.  She was always good to both people and animals.  She was an avid gardener, a talented artist, and a bon vivant who appreciated the beautiful things in life.  She was loved by all those who knew her, and she will be sorely missed.  Services will be held at noon on Wednesday, October 13, with a visitation between 10:00 AM and noon, at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Ponchartrain Boulevard, New Orleans, LA, 70124, 504-486-6331.

Contributed by Rob Brown

JOSEF HROMADKA

Weimar Mercury
30 Dec 1927

DEATH AT DUBINA.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to our friends, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Hromadka of Dubina, on the death of their little son, which occurred last Saturday, with funeral taking place Sunday afternoon. It is indeed hard to give up our loved ones, and in their bereavement they have the sympathy of a large circle of friends throughout this section. May God comfort them as He alone can!

TEREZIE HROMADKA

Colorado County Citizen, 14 May 1959, page 10

Aged Resident Of Dubina Buried There May 5th

Dubina's oldest citizen, Mrs. Terezie Hromadka, aged 95, died May 3 after an illness of about 5 months.

Last rites were at the Hubbard Funeral home in Weimar, May 5. Mass was said in St. Cyril and Methodius church in Dubina, with the Rt. Rev. Anthony Drozd, Rev. Thomas O. Callaghan and Rev. Thomas J. Flanagan officiating. Burial was in the Dubina Catholic cemetery.

Born in Praha Oct. 15, 1863, she married George Hromadka, who died June 15, 1916.

Two children, a son Leo Hromadka, and a daughter, Mrs. Charles J. Adamcik, survive, along with 16 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Pallbearers were her grandsons, Eddie Adamcik of Bellaire, Henry and Joe Adamcik and Bennie Hromadka, Weimar, and Jeffrey and Leo [Hromadka] Jr. of Houston.

JULIA KNESEK HRUSKA

La Grange Journal
February 22, 1934

Mrs. E. J. Knesek received a message Thursday telling of the death of her daughter, Mrs. Julia Hruska, who died at her home in Oakland, California, at the age of 47 years.  Her remains were brought to Moulton and laid to rest beside those of her husband, Joe Hruska, who preceded her in death four years ago.

Mrs. Hruska was born and reared in our little city; her many friends here are grieved at her death.  Funeral services were conducted from the Catholic Church in Moulton, Tuesday.

The deceased is survived by her three daughters and one son, her mother, two brothers and two sisters, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy in this hour of sorrow.

Transcribed by Connie F. Sneed

BENNY HUBBARD

Weimar Mercury
7 Jun 1935, page 1

NEGRO FARMER IS KILLED BY LIGHTNING.

During the prevalence of a series of thunder showers in this section last Friday afternoon, Bennie Hubbard, 40-year-old negro farmer of the Holman section, and his two sons fled from the heavy downpour of rain and took refuge under a tree. They had been working in the field. They had hardly got settled under the tree when lightning struck, killing the father instantly and stunning both of the boys, one of them so seriously that it was doubted for a while whether he would live. We understand Bennie and one of his sons were badly burned by the lightning. This happened a few miles north of Weimar.

ELLIE BRAUN HUEBEL

La Grange Journal
Thursday, August 21, 1947

Columbus Woman Dies Of Accident Hurts

Mrs. Ellie Huebel, 49, wife of Emil Huebel of near Columbus, passed away late Saturday of injuries sustained in an automobile accident at Columbus a week before.

Funeral services were held in the Koenig Funeral Home Chapel, Monday, August 18 with the Rev. Wolf officiating.  Burial was in the IOOF Cemetery at Columbus.

The deceased was born in Industry on October 29, 1897 and in 1928, she was united in marriage with Emil Huebel in La Grange.

Surviving are her husband, Emil Huebel; father, Leo Braun of Round Top; one daughter, Miss Mae Dell Huebel of Columbus; one son, Virga Huebel and one step-son, Emil J. Huebel both of Columbus; three sisters, Mrs. Louis (Elsie) Schaper of New Ulm, Mrs. Oscar E. (Adelia) Linnstoedter of Shelby and Mrs. Leon (Leona) Heintschel of Ellinger; and four brothers, Alfred, and Oscar Braun of Industry, August Braun of Houston and Manfred Braun of West Point.

Contributed by Rob Brown

JOHN HUEBEL

La Grange Journal, Thursday, February 3, 1938

John Huebel

John Huebel, aged 81 years, died at the home of his son, Emil Huebel, near Zapp, Wednesday morning.  He is survived by the following children:

Emil and Henry Huebel of Zapp, Otto and Willie Huebel of La Grange, Frank Huebel of Columbus, Mrs. Louise Buxkemper of Slaton; also one brother Robert Huebel of near La Grange.

Deceased lived with his son Emil; the family found him in his room dead, according to all particulars obtainable this, Wednesday afternoon.  When the son and his wife left to look after the milking chores as was their wont, the father was in his room in a chair.  When they returned and went to his room, they found him dead in bed.  A shot gun was nearby.

Funeral services will be held Friday morning; interment will be made at Live Oak Hill, near Ellinger.

Contributed by Rob Brown

Weimar Mercury
11 Feb 1938, page 2

AGED FARMER'S RITES ARE SET FOR FRIDAY

John Huebel, 80-year-old retired farmer, died at his home near Ellinger about noon Wednesday of self-inflicted wounds.

Mr. Huebel was born in Austria on Feb. 26, 1857. When a young man he emigrated to Texas and settled first in Colorado county, and was married at Live Oak Hill to Miss Carolina Hans some time later. For the past sixty years he was a resident of this county, and was a member of the Catholic Church. —LaGrange Record.

MARY HUEBEL

La Grange Journal, August 7, 1941:

ELLINGER SECTION 

D. A. JUREN, Agent and Correspondent

MRS. MARY HUEBEL

Funeral services were held at St. Mary’s Catholic church at Hostyn (near Ellinger), Friday morning at 8:00 o’clock for Mrs. Mary Huebel, aged 75 years; Rev. In. Raska officiated.

Mrs. Huebel, nee Mary Brokmeyer, had been a life-long resident of this section.  She was united in marriage with --- [sic] Burger when still a young woman; her husband died about 45 years ago, and about 42 years ago she was united in marriage with Frank Huebel.  Born at Frelsburg, Mrs. Huebel enjoyed a wide circle of friends.  She died after a short illness at 7:00 o’clock Wednesday evening.

Surviving are her husband Frank Huebel; three sons, Otto Burger and August Burger of Halsted, and Emil Huebel of here, and one daughter, Mrs. Otto Witte of Bernardo.  To the grief-stricken survivors we offer sincere sympathy.

Transcribed by Judy Rowe Koehl

ROBERT HUEBEL, SR.

La Grange Journal
Thursday, December 1, 1938

Robert Huebel, Sr.

Robert Huebel, Sr., aged 69 years and 18 days, ill for 7 months, died at his home west from La Grange, Monday, Nov. 28.  He was a member of the Plum Catholic church, also of the La Grange Burial Association.  The body was brought to the Koenig Funeral Home where it lay in state until Wednesday morning, and then taken to the Plum church, where Requiem Mass was held, Rev. Paul P. Kaspar officiating.  Interment was in the new cemetery at La Grange.

Deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ida Huebel, 4 sons, Robt. Jr., Fayetteville; Albert, Vastine and Lee Huebel, La Grange; 4 daughters, Mrs. Josephine Monday, Dallas; Mrs. Millie Polasek, Misses Lena and Annie Huebel, La Grange, and one brother, Frank Huebel, Ellinger.

He was born November 10, 1869 and had lived in this section of Texas all his life.  He was married to Miss Ida Karstedt at Columbus, in 1898.

Contributed by Rob Brown

ANDREW HUEBNER

The Daily Tribune
Bay City, Texas
June 11, 1948

Andrew Huebner, Pioneer Cattleman Matagorda County, Dies At Age 94

First Came To County In 1886 To Raise Cattle

Mr. Andrew Huebner, pioneer cattleman of Matagorda County, died Thursday evening at 8 o’clock, following an illness of long duration.  He was 94 years of age and until recently was still “riding the range” with the younger cowboys on his spread.

It was in 1886, sixty two years ago, when Mr. Huebner was then a man of 32 with many tales of the Civil War still vividly in his mind, that he came to Matagorda County from Fayette County where he was born near La Grange. He began then to buy land in the county. In 1909 he moved his family here where they have lived since.

Like many members of his family, he was extremely healthy with a constitution which allowed him to perform duties which would have felled many men younger. He thrived on outdoor life and hard work, enjoying his roundups with the enthusiasm of a tender foot.

At 94 one would have considered him at a ripe old age, but he was four years a junior to his sister, Mrs. Lillie Richers who is now 98. And besides Mrs. Richers there is a younger brother surviving, Mr. Franz Huebner who is now 90. Both reside in Bay City. Another brother, Louis, preceded him in death. He too, had reached near the ninety mark at the time of his death.

Mr. Huebner is also survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ada Hurst of Bay City and Mrs. Lola H. Brown of Ft. Worth; one son, M. D. Huebner of Bay City and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Taylor Bros., are in charge of the arrangements but announcement of the funeral is withheld awaiting arrival of relatives.

Contributed by Rob Brown