JAMES JACKSON

Weimar Mercury
22 Aug 1896, page 4

Flatonia, Texas, Aug. 14.—While riding an unbroken horse yesterday James Jackson, colored, was thrown violently to the ground and badly crushed by the horse fallingon him. He had two ribs broken and was otherwise injured internally. He died last night from his injuries.

HERMAN JAHNZ

La Grange Journal
June 4, 1936 pg. 7

Herman Jahnz

Herman Jahnz, aged 74 years, 10 months and 2 days, passed away Wednesday morning at 11:00 o’clock, at the home of his brother Emil. His death was due to heart failure. He spent most of his days while here on earth with his brother Emil, at Carmine.

Mr. Jahnz was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, he is survived by four brothers, Emil and Albert Jahnz of Carmine, and Gus. and August Jahnz of Round Top. Other survivors are: Nine nieces and two nephews.

The body was laid to rest in the Round Top Lutheran Cemetery Thursday afternoon, Rev. Kralik officiating. We extend sincere sympathy to all in this hour of sorrow.

May he rest in peace!—Reporter.

Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed

ANNA VOLCIK JANAK

La Grange Journal, Thursday, February 10, 1955

Anna Janak

Last rites were held for Anna Janak, 70, of Rt. 2 Fayetteville, in the Knesek Chapel in Fayetteville on Thursday, February 3, at 2 PM.  Burial was in the National Cemetery near Ellinger.  The Father Francis Kolar officiated.

Mrs. Janak, daughter of the late John and Verona Kudala Volcik, was born in Fayetteville on January 16, 1885.  She died in Altair on February 1.

In 1920 she was married to Joe Janak in La Grange.  Mr. Janak died in 1936.

Survivors are one son, Frank Dybala of Altair; three brothers, John Volcik, Frank Volcik and Adolph Volcik of Rt. 2 Fayetteville; and seven grandchildren.

Contributed by Rob Brown

BARTEK JANAK

Weimar Mercury, 7 Mar 1963, page 1

Bartek Janak Dead

Funeral services for Bartek Janak, 67, of Holman, who died Wednesday morning in Youens Hospital, will be held at 9 a. m. Friday, March 8, at Koenig Funeral Chapel, La Grange, and at 9:30 in St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church, Holman. Burial will be in the Dubina cemetery.

ANNA JANDA

Weimar Mercury
23 Aug 1912, page 6

News Around Bluff

One of the [saddest] deaths in many years occurred last Monday, when the spirit of the beloved daughter of Chas. Janda passed away. Miss Annie was suffering for several years with the dreadful disease, tuberculosis of the lungs. Interment took place at Bluff cemetery Tuesday at 5 p.m. Father Neubert rector of the Ammannsville and Bluff congregations performed the ceremony. May our beloved young friend rest in peace.

Anna Janda is buried in Queen of the Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery at Hostyn.

CAROLYN ANN SCHRADER JANDA

Schulenburg Sticker, 15 Jan 2009, page 3

Carolyn Janda

Carolyn Ann Janda, 56, of Schulenburg, passed away at Lavaca Medical Center in Hallettsville on Tuesday, Jan. 6.

The funeral was held on Saturday, Jan. 10 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in High Hill, with the Rev. Tim Kosler officiating. Interment took place in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Steven Janda, Timmy Janda, Jason Muras, Erich Schrader, Chad Janda and John Krupala.

Rosary was said on Friday, Jan. 9 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in High Hill.

Born in Hallettsville on Jan. 9, 1952, she was the daughter of Otto and Cecilia (Ripper) Schrader. She attended Bishop Forest High School. On April 24, 1971, she married Larry Janda at High Hill. She worked as a clerk for the Precinct 4 justice of the peace, and was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in High Hill.

Survivors include her husband; two sons and daughters-in-law, Craig and Shelley Janda of Round Rock, and Gregory and Tiffany Janda of Schulenburg; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Bernadette and Earl Moore of Luling, and Patricia and John Flatowicz of Sugar Land; a brother and sister-in-law, Eugene and Vicki Schrader of Schulenburg; and three grandchildren.

Her parents and a brother, Alfons Schrader, preceded her in death.

Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Contributed by Matt Cross

CHARLES JANDA

Weimar Mercury
23 Sep 1893, p 2

KILLED.—Mr. Charles Janda who resides in Bluff neighborhood was killed Saturday morning at the gin of Messrs. Klecka Bros. His hand and arm were drawn into one of the gin stands and so mutlilated by the saws, that he died from loss of blood in fifteen minutes. There was no time to obtain a physician consequently nothing could be done by those present to stanch the flow of blood. Mr. Janda came to this country three years ago from Europe and was an indusrious, hard working farmer. He left a wife and five or six children to mourn his death. The family have the sympathy of the community in which they live.

LILLIE L. JANDA

La Grange Journal
May 7, 1936 pg. 8

Died Tuesday Morning

Miss Lillie L. Janda, aged 43 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Janda of Hostyn, died at the La Grange Hosptial, Tuesday morning, from an illness that followed an attack of the flu.

Miss Janda lived at home with her parents; her remains were taken to Hostyn, The funeral will be held from the family home Thursday morning at 8:00 o’clock, Rev. Paul P. Kasper officiating.

Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed

LOUIS J. JANDA

Fayette County Record
Tuesday, April 4, 1978

Louis Janda Rites Monday

Louis J. Janda, 87, of Rosenberg died Saturday at the home of his daughter Mrs. Lillian McKay in Humble.

Funeral services were scheduled for this Monday at 2 p.m. at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church with burial in Greenlawn Cemetery in Rosenberg.

Mr. Janda was born at Hostyn, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Janda.  He was married to Mary Stavinoha of Ammannsville who preceded him in death.

Surviving are his daughter, Mrs. McKay of Humble’ a son, V. A. Janda of Memphis, Tenn.; a brother, Frank Janda of Rosenberg; two sisters, Mrs. Sophia Lidiak of Fayetteville and Mrs. Edna Lidiak of Houston; two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Many area relatives attended the last rites.

Contributed by Rob Brown

LOUIS W. JANDA

La Grange Journal
Thursday, December 27, 1962

Louis W. Janda

A longtime Weimar resident, Louis W. Janda, died at his home in Weimar Dec. 20 at the age of 67.

Funeral services were held on Saturday at 9:15 a.m. from the Hubbard Funeral Home and continued at 9:30 at the St. Michael’s Catholic Church.  Burial was in the church cemetery.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Minica Janda and three sons, Henry and Morris of Weimar and Leroy of Columbus; and one daughter, Mrs. Beatrice Oehn of Weimar.

Contributed by Rob Brown

VINCENT JANDA

La Grange Journal
Thursday, August 23, 1900

An Aged Settler Gone

Vincent Janda, aged seventy-six years, died at his home on the Bluff on Wednesday evening, Aug. 15^th, 1900.  Deceased came to this country from Moravia, Austria, and settled upon his present home.  Like thousands of others who immigrated here in early days he came without means, but an indomitable will and determination to win, and he made it!  Mr. Janda leaves considerable landed property in the shape of farms and city realty.  His chief mourners are a wife and several grown children.  The remains were given burial in the Bluff cemetery on the 16^th inst.

Contributed by Rob Brown

ALBINA JANECEK

Galveston Daily News
25 Jan 1905, page 7

Died of Measles.

SPECIAL TO THE NEWS.

Flatonia, Tex., Jan. 22 - Albina, the 13-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Janecek, died at their home yesterday afternoon of measles. THe remains were taken to Praha for interment.

Contributed by Matt Cross

FILOMENA BAYER JANECKA

Weimar Mercury
14 Dec 1934

Lady of Holman Section Claimed by Death

Relatives and friends of this section were notified Monday evening of last week of the death of Mrs. Joe Janecka of the Holman community, who expired at the age of 54 years, 10 months and 12 days.

The funeral took place Wednesday morning of last week at the Dubina Cemetery. Revs. A. Raska and Jos. Szymanski officiating. The pall bearers were Messrs. John, Julius and Joe Bayer, Rudolph Matura, Jim Kuchar and Joe Bayer of Victoria.

Mrs. Filomena Janecka was born and raised in the Dubina section among the people she loved so well. She ever proved herself to be a devoted wife and mother, a true friiend and neighbor, and a good chrisitian woman. She leaves her husband, four daughters and one son — Mrs. C. M. Havel of Schulenburg, Mrs. Henry Cejka of Holman, Mrs. Emil Slubar of Weimar, Mrs. Ignac Mazoch of Holman, and Mr. Edward Janecka of Needville; also four grandchildren.

Those attending the funeral from out-of-town were Mr. Ed. Janecka and wife of Needville, Mrs. Joe Krasucky, wife, two daughters and son of El Campo, Mrs. Frank Broz and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Lud. Janicek, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bayer, Mrs. Emil Smastrla and son of Victoria, Mrs. V. Havel and son, Frank, Mrs. Herman Wehrman, daughter, Mary Louise, and son, John, and Mr. Anton Zemanek of Bryan, Mrs. Albert Muelstein, Mrs. Emil Muelstein, Mrs. Lud. Smastrla and Mr. and Mrs. Svetlik of Hackberry, Mr. Frank Voldan of Flatonia.

JOSEPH JANECKA

Weimar Mercury, 8 Sep 1961, page 1

Final Rites for Joseph Janecka, 83, Set Friday

Funeral services for Joseph Janecka, 83, will be held Friday morning, Spt. 8, at 9 o'clock at Hubbard Funeral Home, continuing with services in St. Michael's Catholic Church at 9:15.

Burial will be in Dubina Cemetery. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Anthony F. Drozd will officiate.

Mr. Janecka died early Wednesday morning in Youens Hospital. He had been ill only since Saturday.

An almost lifelong resident of this area, he had made his home with his daughter, Mrs. Ignac (Frances) Mazoch, the past 26 years.

He was born Jan. 26, 1878 in Czechoslovakia, the son of Joseph and Theresa Janecka, with whom he came to this country as a child. He married Miss Philomena Bayer, and they settled on a farm north of Weimar. His wife died a number of years ago. Mr. Janecka and the Mazochs moved into Weimar 16 years ago.

He was a member of St. Michael's Church and the KJT and Catholic Workmen's societies.

Surviving him are four daughters, Mrs. Mary Havel of Schulenburg and Mrs. Tynnie Cejka, Mrs. Hattie Slubar and Mrs. Frances Mazoch of Weimar; one son, Edward, of Orchard; nine grandchildren and 17 great grand-children, four brothers, Clement and Anton of Weimar, Louis of Houston and Edward of Rosenberg; and four sisters, Mrs. Alois Kubenka and Mrs. Emil Kubenka of Weimar, Mrs. Mary Krasucky of El Campo and Mrs. Theresa Gold. One sister, Mrs. Anton Kuchar of Columbus, preceded him in death a few months ago.

CHARLIE JANEK

Moulton Eagle, 17 Jun 1960

Well-Known Herder Truck Driver Dies

Schulenburg - Funeral services for Charlie Janak of 108 Black St., Schulenburg were held from the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Chapel Wednesday June 8 at 8:45 a. m. with continued services at the St. Rose Catholic Church at 9 a. m.

Rev. Eustice Hermes officiated at the Requiem High Mass and last rites with burial in the Praha Catholic Cemetery. Members of the American Legion acted as pallbearers.

Mr. Janek was born on October 18, 1909, in West, Texas as the son of the late Anton and Marie Reindl Janek. On October 18, 1939 he was united in marriage to Mary Greive at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Praha and after their marriage the young couple resided in San Antonio for a number of years. About thirteen years ago the family came to Schulenburg to make their home and Mr. Janek was employed by the Herder Truck Lines in Weimar for many years, having spent much of the time as Herder Truck agent for the Moulton area.

He was a member of the St. Rose Catholic Church, the American Legion McBride Post and was a veteran of World War II. He had been in ill health since February of this year when he suffered a heart attack. He passed away at the family residence on June 6, at the age of 51 years, eight months and eighteen days.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Mary Janek, a daughter Marita, 10 and a son, James Joseph, 13, all of Schulenburg; a sister, Mrs. Louis (Millie) Divin of Kaufman; three brothers, Frank and Louis Janek of West and Albin Janek of Waco.

A brother, Anton Janek Jr. was killed in action during World War II.

Contributed by Matt Cross

FRANK J. JANEK

Schulenburg Sticker, 24 Apr 1959

Last Rites held for Mr. Frank J. Janek at Praha on Thursday

Frank J. Janek of the Praha community passed away in the Wagner hospital in Shiner April 14, 1959 after having been ill for only a short time.  He had reached the age of 77 years, three months and 11 days.

Funeral services were held at Smith Funeral Home in Flatonia on April 16 at 9:00 a.m. with continued services at Praha Catholic Church.

Pallbearers were Ben and Elbin Matula, Elbin Janek, Boniface Okruhlik, Edwin and Bernard Grieve, all nephews of the deceased.

Mr. Janek was born January 3, 1882 in Europe, the son of Frank and Marie Janek.  At the age of three he came to this county with his parents and they settled in Lavaca County near Praha.  On October 29, 1907 he was united in marriage with Matilda Grieve at Praha and the young couple  settled in the Praha Community were Mr. Janek was engaged in farming.  He was a member of the Praha Catholic Church and Sons of Hermann lodge.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Frank Janek of Praha, five daughters, Mrs. Chas (Emilie) Halata of Halletsville, Mrs. Emil (Anna) Schacherl of Shiner, Mrs. Johnnie (Victoria) Lev of Schulenburg, Mrs. Adolph (Olga) Masek and Mrs. Chas (Bridget) Lev of Flatonia, four sons, Louis Janek of Moulton, Emil Janek of Weimar, Henry Janek of Columbus and Ernest Janek of Schulenburg, two sisters Mrs. Frank (Emil) Matula and Mrs. Joe (Mary) Matula, both of Corpus Christi one brother Elbin Janek of Floresville 20 grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Contributed by Matt Cross

HENRY JANEK

Colorado County Citizen
February 2, 1984, page 2

Henry Janek

Funeral services for Henry "Hank' F. Janek were held Monday at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Father Robert Schmidt, Father Patrick Palmer and Father Brain Crookes officiating. Burial was at the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery, in High Hill.

Henry "Hank" F. Janek was born March 10, 1920 in Praha to Frank and Mathilda Janek. He lived most of his lifetime in Columbus. He was a mechanic and lawn mower repairman. He married Aurelia Schmidt Janek in 1955.

He was a member of Knights of Columbus, and V.F.W.

Survivor include five sisters: Mrs. Charles Halata of Hallettsville, Mrs. Emil Schacherl of Shiner, Mrs. Johnny Lev of Schulenburg, Mrs. Adolph Masek of Flatonia and Mrs. Charles Lev of Flatonia; three brothers, Louis Janek of Arkadelphia, Ark., Emil Janek of Weimar and Ernest Janek of Schulenburg.

Pallbearers were Thomas Janek, Ronnie Masek, Andrew Schacherl, Arnold BohusIav, Steve Janek and Ralph Schacherl.

Transcribed by Dorothy Albrecht

MARY J. JANEK

Victoria Advocate, 14 Jun 2000, page 14A

MARY J. JANEK

HOUSTON - Mary J. Janek, 90, of Houston, and formerly of Schulenburg, died Saturday, June 10, 2000.

Survivors: daughter, Marita Farr of Houston; son, James Janek of Telferner; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: husband, Charlie Janek; parents; three sisters; eight brothers.

A rosary was recited 7 p.m. Tuesday at Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home chapel.

Visitation will be 9:15 to 10 a.m. today at the Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church.

Services will be 10 a.m. today at the church.

Burial will be at Praha Catholic Cemetery. Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home, Schulenburg, (979) 743-4151.

Contributed by Matt Cross

MATHILDA (TILLIE) GREIVE JANEK

Schulenburg Sticker, 29 May 1959

Last Rites Held for Mrs. Frank Janek, 72

Mrs. Frank Janek, nee Mathilda Greive, of the Praha community passed away in the Wagner Hospital in Shiner on May 19, 1959,

terminating an illness of about four years. Mrs. Janek was born at Praha on October 17, 1886, as the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. B.

Greive. After she had grown to young womanhood she was united in marriage to Frank Janek at Praha on October 29, 1907. She had lived

in the Praha community all her life and was a member of the Praha Catholic Church and the KJZT Lodge. At the time of her death she had reached the age of 72 years, 7 months and 2 days.

Funeral services were held from the Smith Funeral Home in Flatonia on May 21, 1959 at 9 a.m. with continued services at the Praha

Catholic Church. Rev. Marcus Valenta officiated at the Requiem Mass and last rites and burial was in the Praha Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Frank Janek, Willie and George Matula, Joe and Edwin Greive and Boniface Okruhlik.

Surviors are five dauthers, Mrs. Chas. (Emilie) Halata, Hallettsville; Mrs. Emil (Anna) Schacherl, Shiner; Mrs. Johnnie (Victoria) Lev, Schulenburg; Mrs. Adolph (Olga) Masek and Mrs. Chas. (Bridget) Lev, both of Flatonia; four sons, Louis Janek, Moulton; Emil Janek, Weimar; Henry Janek, Columbus and Ernest Janek, Schulenburg; three sisters, Mrs. Joe (Anna) Okruhlik, Flatonia; Mrs. Adolph (Emma) Vahalik, shiner; Mrs. Chas. (Mary) Janek, Schulenburg; six brothers, Richard Greive, Victoria; Willie Greive, Moulton; Emil, Henry, Louis and Edward Greive, all of Flatonia; twenty grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Her husband preceded her in death five weeks ago and a brother, Anton of San Antonio, passed away six weeks ago.

Contributed by Matt Cross

THERESA KLIMEK JANISH

La Grange Journal, Thursday, January 26, 1967

Mrs. Theresa A. Janish

Funeral services for Mrs. Theresa A. Janish, 67, of Fayetteville were held Monday, January 23, at 10:00 A.M. at the Knesek Chapel in Fayetteville.  Continued services were held at the Fayetteville Catholic church with the Rev. Ben Mazurkiewicz officiating.  Burial was in the Fayetteville Catholic cemetery.

Mrs. Janish died at her home in Fayetteville on January 21.

She was born in Colorado County on October 22, 1899, the daughter of Joseph and Frances Sklar Klimek.  On November 13, 1921, at Frelsburg, she was united in marriage with Frank Janish.  She was a member of the K. J. Z. T., Catholic Daughters of America, and had spent most of her life in Fayette County.

Surviving are her husband; two sons, Daniel Janish of Houston and Johnnie Janish of Fayetteville; five sisters, Mrs. C. L. Johnson and Mrs. John R. Sladek, both of Houston, Mrs. Walter Peters of Frelsburg, and Mrs. Rud. A. Baca and Mrs. L. G. Polansky, both of Fayetteville; brother, Charlie Klimek of Frelsburg; and six grandchildren.

Altar Society, parish, and CDA rosaries were recited Sunday evening.

Contributed by Rob Brown

LUDVIK JANOSEK

La Grange Journal
Thursday, April 3, 1958

Ludvik Janosek Interred Monday

Funeral services were held Monday, March 31, at the Knesek Chapel and continued at the Fayetteville Catholic Church for Ludvik Janosek, a retired Fayetteville area farmer.  Mr. Janosek was born on Aug. 17, 1883, the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. Janosek of Germany.  He and his wife, Mrs. Carolina Janosek, immigrated to the U.S. in 1912 and settled at Ellinger, Texas.  For the past ten years the Janosek’s have made their home in Fayetteville.  He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Carolina Janosek; three daughters, Mrs. Jerome Kollaja of Wharton, Mrs. Joe Mach, of El Campo, and Mrs. Willie Svrcek of Fayetteville; three sons, Joe Janosek of El Campo, Jerry Janosek of Bay City, and Tech Sgt. Louis Janosek of Savannah, Georgia; and 8 grandchildren.  Burial was made in the Fayetteville Catholic Cemetery with the Rev. Thomas Matl officiating.

Contributed by Kathy Carter

LOUIS C. JANSSEN

La Grange Journal
Thursday, September 22, 1966

Louis C. Janssen

Funeral services for Louis C. Janssen, 72, of La Grange were held Sunday, September 18, at 4:45 P.M. at St. Paul Lutheran Church with the Rev. Clarence Oestreich officiating.  Burial was in the La Grange City Cemetery.

Mr. Janssen expired Friday, September 16, in Fayette Memorial Hospital.

He was born in La Grange on June 18, 1894, a son of William and Wilhelmina Gerdes Janssen, Sr.  On November18, 1923, he was united in marriage with Miss Paula Placke in La Grange.  He was a World War I veteran and a lifelong resident of La Grange.

Survivors include his wife of La Grange; two daughters, Mrs. William P. (Frances) Carroll of Dilley and Mrs. A. J. (Dolores) DeDeer of Houston; one sister, Mrs. Alex (Lydia) Rosenberg of La Grange; three brothers, Emil Janssen of Smithville and Gerhard and Herbert Janssen, both of La Grange; and seven grandchildren.

Mr. Janssen remained at the Koenig Funeral Home Chapel until 3:30 P.M. Sunday.

Contributed by Rob Brown

ELIZA JARMON

The Fayette County Record
Tuesday, February 28, 1984

Jarmon

Funeral services for Eliza Jarmon, 84, were held Saturday, Feb. 25 at 2 p.m. at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in La Grange.  Paradise Funeral Home of Houston was in charge.

She passed away on Feb. 21 in a Houston hospital.

Contributed by Rob Brown

ROY DELWOOD JASTER

The La Grange Journal
March 26, 1936 pg. 1

Dies Sunday

Mrs. O. F. Rose was advised of the death of her young relative, Roy Jaster, aged 9 years, which occurred Sunday; the lad had been ill for two months from flu and complications. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs.  Leo Jaster, Carmine, Route 2.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock with interment in Hill’s cemetery, four miles from Carmine. Mrs. Rose, nee Jaster and daughter attended.

Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed

The La Grange Journal
March 26, 1936 pg. 3

Dies Sunday

Roy Delwood Jaster, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Jaster of the Hill’s community, died at his home Sunday night, after and illness of eight weeks. Roy was born December 27, 1926, and reached the age of 9 years, 2 months, and 26 days. He was a patient at the Sarah B. Milroy Hospital during his illness.

Roy is survived by his parents, one brother and one sister, besides many other relatives. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 2:00  o’clock, with interment in the Hill’s cemetery, Rev. W. Kralik of Round Top officiating.

The sincere sympathy of the entire community is extended to the morning relatives.

Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed

BESSIE JUREN JECMENEK

from the Brethren Journal

Mrs. Bessie Jecmenek, age 71, daughter of the late Rev. Henry Juren, was buried on July 28, 1961. Mrs. Jecmenek was a member of the Fayetteville Brethren Church and Christina sisters Society. In 1916, she was united in marriage with Joseph William Jecmenek with who she lived in New Ulm until his death. For the past 23 years she had been residing with her daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Everett Wood. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Mary Nedbalek of Beeville, Texas and Mrs. Julia Brugman of Fort Worth, Texas. She also is survived by 5 brothers, E.R. Juren of Houston, O.H. Juren of Temple, R.A. Juren of Forth Worth, Fred L. Juren of Temperance, Michigan and D.A. Juren of Ellinger. Also surviving are her step-mother Mrs. Anna Juren, 1 half-sister Mrs. Ella Adlong, and one step-brother Emil Kubin all of Houston. Burial was in the Forest Park Cemetery in Houston, Texas. The minister was Guy Pry.

La Grange Journal
August 3, 1961

Mrs. Bessie Jecmenek, 71, of Houston died on Thursday at her home. Last rites were held on Friday and burial was in the Forest Park cemetery.

The deceased, a native of Wesley, was a sister of D.A. Juren of Ellinger.

Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth, Houston; two sisters, Mrs. J.P. Nedbalek, Beeville and Mrs. E.P. Bruggman, Fort Worth; three other brothers, O.H. Juren of Temple, Fred of Temperance, Michigan and Ed of Houston; and three grandchildren.

Contributed by Brenda Simek

EDWARD CHARLES JECMENEK

La Grange Journal
December 11, 1958

Ellinger Funeral Director Dies

E.C. Jecmenek, life resident of Ellinger and well known funeral director and merchant of there died at his home Sunday night, December 7 at the age of 59.

Last rites were conducted at the Jecmenek Chapel in Ellinger Monday, December 8 at 2 P.M. with the Reverend H.E. Beseda of Caldwell and the Reverend Raymond W. Durst of Rutersville officiating. Burial was in the La Grange City Cemetery.

The deceased was born on August 22, 1899 at Ross Prairie. His parents were the late Joseph and Katherine Slovacek Jecmenek. He married the former Elenora Hruska on November 9, 1924 at Ross Prairie.

Surviving are his widow of Ellinger; two sons, Leon of Rock Island and Eddie of Van Vleck; five sisters, Mrs. Minnie Kretschmer of Cameron, Miss Julia Jecmenek of Ellinger; Mrs. Jerry Petrusek of Needville; Mrs. Herbert Sommers of La Grange and Mrs. Oscar Strobel of Schulenburg; one brother, Frank of Houston and three grandchildren.

All pallbearers were Ellinger businessmen;
Active pallbearers were: Edwin Hoelscher, Clemence Hoelscher, Jerome Walla, Lee Walla, A.V. Kubena, Arthur Koepke, Leon Gartner and Walter Koehl.

Honorary Pallbearers were: C.A.J. Meyer, D.A. Juren, L.J. Meyer, Ed Tobias, Leslie Fritsch, Joe R. Hubenak, Joe M. Hrachovy, G.H. Kristek, Louis Konikowsky and Leon Koepke.

Contributed by Brenda Simek

ELENORA C. HRUSKA JECMENEK

The Fayette County Record
October 1980

Last rites for Mrs. Elenora C. Jecmenek, 73, of Ellinger were held Wednesday at 2:30 P.M. at the Jecmenek Chapel in Ellinger. The Reverend Henry Beseda, The Reverend Hejl and the Reverend Lee Eschberger officiated: Interment was in the La Grange City Cemetery.

Mrs. Jecmenek passed away Tuesday in Brackenridge Hospital in Austin.

A native of Ellinger, Mrs. Jecmenek was born there February 20, 1907. She was the daughter of the late Frank J and Louisa Mikeska Hruska. She was united in marriage on November 9, 1924 at Ross Prairie with Edward Jecmenek who preceded her in death on December 7, 1958. She was a member of the Sons of Hermann and Christian Sisters.

Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Evelyn Jecmenek of Ellinger; a son and daughter-in-law Eddie and Jackie Jecmenek of Bay City; two brothers, Frankie and Gussie Hruska, both of Ellinger; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death within the last 1 1/2 months by a great-grand daughter and son, Leon, and previously by two brothers, Leslie and Alfred Hruska.

Koenig-Peel funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of arrangements.

Contributed by Brenda Simek

FRANK H. JECMENEK

La Grange Journal
May 11, 1967

Funeral services for Frank H. Jecmenek, 74, of Houston were held Wednesday, May 10, at 4:30 P.M. at the Jecmenek Chapel in Ellinger with continued services at the Fayetteville Brethren Church. Reverend Henry Beseda of Houston officiated, and burial was in the Ross Prairie Cemetery.

Mr. Jecmenek expired in Fayette Memorial Hospital on Monday.

The deceased, a retired worker for the Reed Roller Bit of Houston, was born in Fayetteville on December 24, 1892, the son of Joseph and Katherine Slovacek Jecmenek. He was a member of the American Legion #102 and was a World War II Veteran.

He had never married and had resided in Houston for the past 24 years.

Survivors include five sisters, Mrs. Minnie Kretschmer of Cameron, Miss Julia Jecmenek of Ellinger, Mrs. Jerry (Anne) Petrusek of Needville, Mrs. Herbert (Rosie) Sommer of La Grange, and Mrs. Oscar (Adelle) Strobel of Schulenburg.

Six brothers, John, Joseph, Edward, Rudolph, Richard and Jerome preceded him in death.

Contributed by Brenda Simek

JOHN A. JECMENEK

La Grange Journal
February 8, 1951

John A. Jecmenek Veteran of 2 Wars Is Claimed By Death

Funeral services were held for John A. Jecmenek, 62, Monday at 2 P.M. at the chapel of the Jecmenek funeral Home in Ellinger, with continued services at the C.M.B. church at Ross Prairie. Reverend H.E. Beseda of Caldwell, officiated. Interment was in the C.M.B. Cemetery, with Koening funeral Home directing.

Mr. Jecmenek was born near Fayetteville, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Jecmenek with who he lived and farmed until he volunteered for the U.S. Navy during World War I. After six years of service in the navy, he joined the U.S. Coast Guard, where he served 21 years as a chief machinist mate. In 1945 he retired and held a position with the Civil Service Department in Oakland California, until December 1949. After 17 years of absence from Texas , he came here on the 25th of December (Xmas day) to visit with his brothers and sisters. He became ill here the next day and was taken to the La Grange hospital, where he was confined for two months. His health improved and he returned here and spent most of the time at the homes of his brothers at Ellinger. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. C. Jecmenek and Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph F. Jecmenek.

About the middle of June, his condition became critical and he was rushed back to the La Grange hospital where he passed away Friday at 11 A.M.

He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 160 in Mississippi and also the VFW the PJCMB of the CMB Church of Ross Prairie.

The deceased was very active in church work at Ellinger. He was a life-time member of the CMB Church at Ross Prairie where he taught Sunday school for many years before entering service.

Surviving are five sisters, Mrs. Minnie Kretschmar of Cameron, Mrs. Annie Petrusek of Needville, Miss Julia Jecmenek of San Angelo, Mrs. Rosie Sommer of La Grange and Mrs. Oscar Strobel of Schulenburg; four brothers, Frank of Houston, Richard of East Bernard, Ed. C. and Rudolph F of Ellinger; and several nephews and nieces. His parents preceded him in death a few years ago. Two brothers, Jerome, passed away in infancy and Joe in 1919 at the age of 26.

Contributed by Brenda Simek

JOSEPH JECMENEK

La Grange Journal
June 4, 1942

Funeral services for Joseph Jecmenek were held Sunday at the Jecmenek Funeral Home Chapel with continued services at the Czech-Moravian Brethren Evangelical Church at Ross Prairie.

Mr. Jecmenek, a life-long resident of this immediate section, was well known and well liked. He was born September 25, 1863 near here (Ellinger). He was an active and devoted member of the C.M.B. Church at Ross Prairie. Elected to the Board of elders of that church, he served in that capacity until his death. When the C.M.B. lodge was organized, he was elected its first secretary.

On November 15, 1887, he was united in marriage with Miss Katherine Slovacek; to this union was born 12 children, 10 of whom are still living. The family settled on a farm near Ellinger and prospered.

Due to his age and life experience, Mr. Jecmenek was called upon many times for assistance. He was ever willing to help, and his pleasing ways made him a favorite among his friends.

Surviving are five daughters; Mrs. Minnie Kretschmer of Cameron, Miss Julia Jecmenek of here (Ellinger), Mrs. Annie Petrusek of Needville, Mrs. Rosie Sommers of West Point, Mrs. Adelle Strobel of Weimar; five sons, John A. Jecmenek, a member of the Unites States Coast Guard, E.C. Jecmenek, R.F. Jecmenek and Frank H. Jecmenek of Needville. One brother, John V. Jecmenek of near Ellinger, one sister Mrs. ---- Tomcik of Wall, Texas; several grandchildren and one great grandson Jean Wood, of Galveston.

Reverend Joseph Hegar of Temple and Reverend H.E. Beseda of Caldwell, pastor of the C.M.B. Church at Ross Prairie officiated at the funeral services beginning at 2:30 o'clock Sunday afternoon and continuing at the C.M.B. cemetery at Ross Prairie; Koening Funeral Home of La Grange were in charge of arrangements.

Contributed by Brenda Simek

KATHERINE SLOVACEK JECMENEK

La Grange Journal
September 17, 1942

Mrs. Katherine Jecmenek

Funeral services for Mrs. Katherine Jecmenek, who died Saturday, September 12, were held Sunday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock at the Jecmenek funeral Home and later continued at the Czech-Moravian Brethren church at Ross Prairie.

Mrs. Jecmenek, nee Slovacek, was born in Czech-Slovakia and came to America with her parents when she was nine years old. The family located at Ross Prairie where she was confirmed in the C.M.B. church and continued to remain a member until her death. In the year 1887 she became the wife of Joseph Jecmenek, the couple locating on a farm in the immediate section, remaining there until called hence. Her husband died May 29, this year.

She was a member of the SPJST fraternal order and a charter member of the Ladies' Aid Society (S.K.S.) of the C.M.B. church. Of a pleasant disposition she won many friends who remained loyal until her end.

Mrs. Jecmenek is survived by the following five sons; John Jecmenek, now in the Hawaiian Islands, a Coast Guard, Frank at home, E.C. of Ellinger, Rudolph of Columbus and Richard of Needville; five daughters; Mrs. Minnie Kretschmar of Cameron, Miss Julia Jecmenek of Ellinger, Mrs. Annie Petrusek of Needville, Mrs. Herbert Sommer of West Point, and Mrs. Adelle Strobel of Weimar. There are eight grandchildren and one great-grandson. On brother, Paul Slovacek, also survives.

Reverend H. E. Beseda of Caldwell, pastor of the Ross Prairie church, and Reverend Joseph Hegar of Temple officiated. Koening funeral Home of La Grange had charge of the funeral arrangements.

Contributed by Brenda Simek

RUDOLF F. JECMENEK

Colorado County Citizen
July 31, 1958

Rudolph Jecmenek Dies Of Gun Shot Wound In Head

Rudolph Jecmenek, 54, of Route 1, Columbus died about 7 a.m. Monday of a rifle shot in his forehead that Justice of the Peace Bob Weishuhn said was self inflicted. His home is near Ellinger.

Mr. Jecmenek had been in ill health for about a month and had not been able to work at his duties in the County Tax Assessor-Collector's office here since mid-June. He had been a deputy in the tax office here for about 2 years.

Deputy Sheriff Marvin Buller and Judge Weishuhn said that the shot was fired from a .22 rifle and Mr. Jecmenek apparently was sitting in the bathroom of his home. He was clothed except for a shirt, the officers said.

They said that Mr. Jecmenek's son had not gotten up from bed when he heard the shot. Mrs. Jecmenek and her father, William Plengemeyer, 88, were outside the house doing chores.

The officers said the son, Rudolph Jecmenek Jr., 24, heard his father get the gun but thought nothing wrong because it had been used before to fire at squirrels bothering corn in a field near the house.

Funeral services for Mr. Jecmenek were held Tuesday at 4 p.m. in the funeral home at Ellinger. Rev. Durst of Rutersville officiated.

Burial was in Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery at Columbus.

Contributed by Brenda Simek

JO LEE JESSE

Fayette County Record, Nov 30, 2001

Jessee

Funeral services for Jo Lee Jessee, 59, of Thorndale and daughter of Edna Koopmann of La Grange and the late Sheriff Vastine Koopmann were held Wednesday, Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. in St. John Lutheran Church in Thorndale with burial in the Taylor City Cemetery. The Rev. Clarence Oestreich and the Rev Robert Beike officiated.

Jessee died Friday, Nov. 16.

Born Nov. 5, 1942 in La Grange, she was the daughter of Vastine and Edna (Sauer) Koopmann. She was a realtor and employed by Sears in Austin. She was a member of the Lutheran faith.

Survivors include her mother, Edna Koopmann of La Grange; a daughter, Dawn Biar and husband David, of Hickman, Neb.; and one granddaughter, Cathy Alvis.

She was preceded in death by her father and one brother, La Grange Police Chief Darrell Koopmann.

Condra Funeral Home of Taylor was in charge of arrangements.

Contributed by Gene L. Freudenberg

LLOYD ARMIN JILEK

Schulenburg Sticker
Thursday, February 6, 1997

Lloyd A. Jilek

Lloyd Armin Jilek, age 90 years, 11 months, 29 days, passed away at Lavaca Medical Center in Hallettsville on Monday, Jan. 27 at 8 p.m.  He had resided at 702 Kallus St.

The funeral was held on Thursday, Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, followed by interment in the church cemetery.  Officiating were the Rev. Tim Kosler, the Rev. Dan Kahlich and the Rev. Royce Hughes.  Pallbearers were Mark Citzler of Irving, Greg Pavlik of Vacaville, Calif., Stan Pavlik of Snyder, John Pavlik of Irving, Roger Pavlik of Snyder and the Rev. Andrew Stafford of Schulenburg.

The rosary, led by the Rev. Koslar, was said on Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. at Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home.

Born in Yoakum on Jan. 29, 1906, he was the son of Adolph and Frieda (Herder) Jilek.  In 1924 he graduated from school in Humble.  His marriage to Virginia Hickey took place on Aug. 9, 1926 in Yoakum.  A 50-year resident of Fayette County, he lived in Yoakum, Harlingen, San Benito (1928), Kenedy (1937-1940), Flatonia (1940-41), Moulton (1941-45) and Schulenburg (1945 until his death). Retired at the time of his death, he was an electrician for the Lower Colorado River Authority.  He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Parish, Knights of Columbus and Lions Club.  He received the Scouting awards of Silver Beaver, St. George and Ad Altari Dei medals.

Surviving him are his wife; three daughters, Sister Joyce Jilek of Columbus, Margaret Citzler of Irving and Shirley Pavlik of Snyder; a son, James Lloyd Jilek of Jacksonville, Fla.; and 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.  His parents preceded him in death.

Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. 

Schulenburg Sticker
Thursday, February 6, 1997

A tribute … “Daddy”

This gentle blue-eyed man, Lloyd Jilek, has been recalled by his maker.  He left a legacy that cannot be easily matched.

Left behind is a brown-eyed love of his life – his beloved “Vergie,” who shared more than 70 years of togetherness – both hard and happy times.

He left behind children and grandchildren – but he left them so that each felt that he or she was his favorite.

He loved people – he could, and would, strike up a conversation with anyone – from ditch-digger to senators.  His communications with others made each feel better.  He could motivate people to achieve “all that you can be.”

He strived for perfection in whatever he did.  As an electrician, he was “perfect” in safety – as he was a careful man.  He was an innovative man – give him a problem and he would solve it.  As a planner, he would “measure twice, cut once.”  In Scouting for more than 30 years, he could take a group of unruly brats and mold them into useful, daring, responsible adults.  He had the ability to get boys to live up to their talents and abilities.

His belief in God was deep and he lived as best he could.  He gave his permission for his 14-year old daughter to enter a convent and have to leave home.

Lloyd Jilek was a man of many talents and hobbies.  A major talent was a love of people – he had a kind word for most everyone.  He would praise a harried store cashier to perk her up.  He would go on calls to get swarms of bees that were unwanted.  He grew grapes and made excellent wines – so he could share the wine with others.

We are proud to call this generous, gentle man, our “Daddy.”

By J. L. Jilek

Contributed by Rob Brown

HENRIETTA JOCHEN

The Schulenburg Sticker
Friday, April 25, 1918

Mrs. Henrietta Jochen

One of the fine old German mothers of Fayette county died at the old homestead near Swiss Alp, where she had lived half a century, Wednesday, April 17, aged 83 years and six months.

Mother Jochen came to this country when her eldest son, Albert, was three weeks old and all these years Fayette county has been her home.

She was the mother of nine children, six boys and three girls.  Burial took place at the Swiss Alp cemetery April 19.  The husband and father died 18 months ago.

The Schulenburg Sticker
Friday, April 25, 1918

Carl Jochen of Nordheim was here to attend his mother’s funeral.

Contributed by Rob Brown

MATTIE JOHNSON
NORA JOHNSON

Weimar Mercury
15 Jun 1895

Fayetteville, Texas, June 10.—Mrs. Mattie Johnson, wife of T. V. Johnson, aged about 30, and their 2-year-old girl, Nora, were drowned while attempting to cross a creek in a wagon between here and LaGrange yesterday evening. Mr. Johnson and his remaining two children had a narrow escape. They were on their way to Bay City from Navarro county.

N. C. JOINER

Colorado Citizen, 3 Mar 1881, page 2

Mr. N. C. Joiner, an old and highly respected citizen of Fayette county died last Monday morning at his residence near LaGrange. He was about 63 years old, and had been a resident of this county for about 33 years. We extend our sympathies to the sorrowing relatives left behind.—La Grange Journal

CORA JONES

Weimar Mercury, 11 Dec 1897, page 4

Flatonia Record: About two weeks ago Mamie Price and Cora Jones, two little colored girls, had a fight over a dog, and in the fight Price struck Jones over the eyer with a bone. The skull was fractured, but a week passed and the child was thought to be about well, when the bruised head caused the child to have lock jaw, from which it died Saturday . . .

JEFFERSON DAVIS JONES

Weimar Mercury
25 Aug 1894

Died, at Flatonia, Aug. 25th, 1894, Jefferson Davis Jones, of consumption.

ANNA MARGARET KATHERINE JOOST

La Grange Journal
January 9, 1936

Aged Woman Passes Tuesday Morning Funeral Thursday

Mrs. Anna Margaret Katherine Joost died at the home of her son, Reinhold Joost, in La Grange, Tuesday morning; aged 79 years, 3 months, and 1 day. Her husband preceded her in death several years ago.

Mrs. Joost was born in Oldenburg, Germany; she was married May 5, 1882 and emigrated to Texas and Fayette County in the year 1884. Nine children blessed this union, three died in infancy. The remaining children are: Gerh. Joost of plum, Henry Joost of La Grange, Mrs. Frieda Homann of Fayetteville, Mrs. Elise Legler of Plum, Reinhold Joost, La Grange, and Herman Joost of Plum; eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild, one brother residing in Germany, Gerh. Ruther, two sisters, Mrs. Anna Maschek of Fayetteville and Mrs. Elsie Oeltjen of La Grange, and a half brother, Geo. Schroeder of Wallis, and a half sister, Mrs. Lena Meinen on Warrenton, also survive.

The funeral will be held Thursday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock, at the home of Reinhold Joost. The body will be taken to the Zion Lutheran church where services will be held, and interment will be at the new cemetery. Rev. A. E. Moebus officiating.

Friends and acquaintances are respectfully requested to attend.

The La Grange Journal
January 16,1936 page 6

Deaths Reported

Died at La Grange, January 8, of apoplexy; Mrs. Catherina Joost, aged 79 years, 2 months, and 21 days.

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DR. T. J. JORDAN

Weimar Mercury, 20 Jul 1889, page 2

One of the most terrible tragedies which are daily becoming more common in this country, and which cause law-abiding citizens to shudder and ask: When is this taking of human life to end! occurred at Ledbetter, this county, on last Thursday, in which Dr. T. J. Jordan, a highly esteemed citizen and physician, was shot and killed by one Lou Hill, of Manor. The Journal has heard a detailed report of the killing, but prefers to say nothing in regard thereto at present. Hill was brought here Friday and lodged in jail.

IRENE KOBZA JORDY

The Fayette County Record
September 13, 2005

Jordy

Irene Kobza Jordy, 66, died aug. 11.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Aug. 17 at St. John the Baptist Cataholic Church in St. Johnn's with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. John Peters officiated.

Born July 29, 1939 at St. John's, she was the daughter of Joe and Ida Kahanek Kobza. She married Donald Jordy at Victoria. She lived in Fayette County for 18 years. She worked in sales at Dillards in Woodlands Mall and was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Suvivors include her former husband; a daughter and son-in-law, Jill and Mike Scanlin of Ashburn, Va.; son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Angela Abney Jordy of Conrore; three brothers and sisters-in-law; Erwin and Adrienne Kobza of Schulenburg, Bobby Joe and Janet Kobza of Schulenburg and Harvey and Barbara Kobza of Katy, and two grandchildren, Shelby and Connor Scanlin.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Edith Kobza Besetsny; and an infant sister, Dorothy.

Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home of Schulenburg was in charge of arrangements.

LOUIS JOST

Weimar Mercury
January 13, 1922

FORMER SHERIFF DIES.

The news has come to us from our Ledbetter correspondent that Mr. Louis Jost, at one time a resident of La Grange and sheriff of Fayette county in 1873 for one term, had died at St. Louis on Dec. 26th. There are still many in our city who will remember the deceased.

Mr. Jost was in his seventy-fourth year. He came from his birthplace, Mannheim, Germany, to Texas, and on Dec. 12, 1868 was united in marriage with Miss Pauline Walter. Two sons and two daughters, Chas., Walter, Louise and Pauline, who now reside in St. Louis; seven grandchilddren also survive him. Mrs. Jost preceded her husband on October 15, 1919. —LaGrange Journal.

LOUISE JUENGER

Colorado Citizen, February 5, 1891, page 3

THE CITIZEN regrets to hear of the death of Miss Louise Juenger sister of Mr. Joseph Juenger of this city, who departed this life at Schulenburg last Wednesday, the 28th inst., of pneumonia, a disease with which she was twice afflicted previously. She was born in Austria, in August, 1857, and immigrated to this country in October, 1890. Her affable and courteous manner soon won her many friends in the land of her adoption, who exerted every power to stay the approach of the grim destroyer. To the bereaved relatives the CITIZEN extends condolence.

JUERGENS Infant

Weimar Mercury, 8 Nov 1890, page 5

It is with regret that THE MERCURY records the death of little Annie Juergens, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Juergens, about nine months old. She was taken sick last Saturday, and died Tuesday morning. Her remains were buried Tuesday evening at LaGrange. The grieve parents have the sympathy of THE MERCURY in their bereavement.

FRANK JURECKA

Weimar Mercury
18 Feb 1938, page 2

ELLINGER MAN FOUND DEAD TUESDAY ON FAY.–ELLINGER ROAD

Early Wednesday morning the body of Frank Jurecka, aged 30, a citizen of Ellinger, was found hanging from a tree limb by Rudy Kubena, according to information given the Journal office at noon.

Jurecka had placed the noose about his neck after attaching the rope to a tree limb, shot himself through the forehead and permitted the noose to end his life. Reason for the act is said to have been due to financial troubles.

Jurecka is survived by his wife and two children, a boy and a girl. Funeral will be held Thursday. — La Grange Journal.

PETER JURICA

La Grange Journal, Thursday, January 12, 1933

Peter Jurica

Last Friday morning, January 6, 1933, Peter Jurica died at his home, aged 78 years, 6 month and 13 days.  He leaves to mourn his death, his wife and several children, also a number of grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday from the Catholic church in Fayetteville, with Rev. Jos. Klobouk officiating; the remains were laid to their rest in the Catholic cemetery.

We join the many friends of the family in extending sincere sympathy to the surviving relatives.

Contributed by Rob Brown

WILLIE JURICA

The La Grange Journal
January 23,1936 pg. 2

Infant’s Death

The infant Willie Jurica of Schulenburg died at the La Grange Hospital Sunday night, aged four days. The Remains were taken to Schulenburg for burial.

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