ADOLF KAINER

Weimar Mercury, 11 Feb 1899, page 3

LaGrange, Texas, February 8.—Adolf Kainer, a youth of 15 years, died this morning at 1 o'clock from an attack of la grippe. He had been unconscious for some days, and last Sunday night, while in that condtion, wandered out of his room, escaping the attention of those watching over him, and was found in the yard lying in the cold. He was an admirable and universally liked boy.

ANNIE KAINER

La Grange Journal
Thursday, February 1, 1934

Grandmother Kainer Passes Painlessly Across the Divide

Wednesday evening, at 8:45 o’clock, Grandmother Annie Kainer answered the summons, and as if drifting into natural sleep, calmly left the scenes of the day and journeyed hence.  A death that was peaceful, was inspiring; she seemed to realize that her journey to another world was on.  At the time of her passing her spiritual adviser, Rev. S. A. Zientek, priest in charge of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, her niece, Miss Annie Kainer of High Hill, and her daughter, Mrs. Louise Heinze were at her bedside; Dr. F. J. Guenther, family physician, was also present.

Mrs. Kainer had been in delicate health for many months, yet in her daily life, she maintained her disposition to carry on, and was the recipient of careful nursing and attention from her daughter, Mrs. Martha Rosenberg and her niece, Miss Kainer.  For Comfort she never suffered, and although such moments of irritation materialized, and frequency of early memories throttled her vision, she remained the same, kind, “Mutter” Kainer that has characterized her kindness to others in the many years she lived in La Grange.

Death designated its approach as it wills; last Wednesday the day was ideal, real Spring, the mocking bird perched on the trellace near the Rosenberg home and sang lustily; Mrs. Kainer occupied a cozy seat on the porch and for once, with all indications good, her daughter absented herself with her husband from home; before their return the voice of the mother became silent.  The homecoming, after a few hour’ absence may be surmised, in its touching effect.

Friday morning religious services were held at the home, the body was taken to the Sacred Heart church, mass was held and Rev. Zientek, in calm voice and much affected, paid a worthy tribute to the departed woman.  Inspiring were his words as he pictured her neighborly life and friendliness to others; not for worldly gain, or prestige, but for the pleasure that it gave her to do something for others.  Such was the life she had lived, and at a sacrifice to herself.  The body was buried at the side of her husband who had preceded her in 1907.

Coming to America when a mere child, with her parents, Mrs. Kainer spent her childhood days in Fayette County near to High Hill.  Here, after she grew to womanhood she was united in marriage with Jos. Kainer, and the union was blessed with nine children.  The family came to La Grange in 1898, from Schulenburg, and continued to reside here.  Adolph, a son died in 1899; Jos. The eldest son, died as the result of injuries received in an automobile wreck in 1923.  One child died in infancy, another at the age of fourteen years.  The mother bore these afflictions with a fortitude that was to be admired.  When old age came to her, and the management of her hostelry became too heavy, she discontinued the Kainer Hotel and made her home with daughter, where she continued to live until she passed to her reward.

Mrs. Kainer is survived by the following children: Mrs. Geo (Anna) Mauer of San Francisco, California; Mrs. Alf J. (Louise) Heintze, Mrs. Alex E. (Martha) Von Rosenberg and Edw. Kainer of La Grange, and Chas. Kainer of Beaumont.  There are seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.  Mrs. Kainer was 83 years, 7 months and 19 days old when her earthly journey ended.

Inclement as was the weather on the morning of Friday, the friends of the family gathered and p aid their last respects, accompanied the body to the Sacred Heart Church and to the cemetery.  Weather conditions may have significance, we do not know, but as the thunder roared and the rain fell, the voice of her spiritual adviser came clear and strong, and acquiescence was the more pronounced, to His will.  It may also be mentioned, in form as reference, that Mrs. Kaiser died shortly after her last, beautiful prayer; at each day’s close, she uttered the same prayer: “I want to go home.”  May it not be said: “Her prayer was heard?”

Transcribed by Connie F. Sneed

ALFRED "BUCK" KAINER

Weimar Mercury
January 9, 1997

Alfred “Buck” Kainer Services Held January 2

Services were held for Alfred “Buck” Kainer, 84, of La grange on Thursday, Jan 2 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in La grange with Msgr. Harry Mazurkiewicz officiating. Burial followed at the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery in Holman.

Kainer died on Dec. 30 at River Oaks Nursing Home in Columbus.

He was born on Nov. 12, 1912 to Emil and Hilda (Helmcamp) Kainer in Fayette County. He married Helen Marie Petras in Holman on Oct 18, 1937.

He lived his entire lifetime in Fayette County. Kainer was retired from the Texas Highway Department. He was affiliated with Sacred Heart Catholic Church and was a member of the Texas Retired Employees Assn.

Survivors include one daughter, Marlene Renfrow of La Grange; two sons, Robert Kainer of Houston and William Kainer of Austin; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and one sister, Elma Mazoch of Weimar.

He was preceded in death by his wife and one brother.

Transcribed by Judy Talkington

EDWARD F. A. KAINER

Weimar Mercury
20 Oct 1944, page 1

Father of Weimar Lady Is Killed in Fall From Tree

Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 13, for Edward F. A. Kainer, 56, of the Praha community, at the Praha Catholic Church, with the Rev. John Anders officiating. Interment was made in the Praha Cemetery.

Mr. Kainer was instantly killed when he fell from a pecan tree Tuesday of last week. He and his daughter, Mrs. B. J. Cernoch of Weimar, were pecan gathering on the Kainer place. Mr. Kainer had climbed a tree to knock down some nuts, and after some time he stated he believed he would rest awhile. His daughter proceeded to pick up the pecans that had fallen and all of a sudden her father fell from the tree. It is presumed he either dozed off for a minute or two or had a heart attack.

Mr. Kainer was born Sept. 13, 1888, at High Hill, a son of the late Edward and Emelie Kainer. He was a farmer by occupation. He was united in marriage to Miss Wilhemina Pavlos in the year 1911. His wife died on the same day and month fourteen years ago.

He was a member of the Catholic Church, the K. J. T. Lodge of Praha and St. Joseph Society of High Hill.

Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. B. J. Cernoch; one son, Edward Kainer; two sisters, Miss Clara Kainer of Houston and Mrs. Joe Grohmann of Nebraska; one brother, Herman Kainer of Schulenburg.

The Mercury extends sincere condolence.

EMILIA KAINER

Weimar Mercury
14 Jun 1935, page 1

Estimable Lady Dies in San Antonio Hospital

Relatives here received the sad tidings Sunday that Mrs. Emelia Kainer, beloved wife of Mr. Joe Kainer, a well known farmer residing in the Middle Creek section, a few miles northwest of Weimar, had died in a San Antonio hospital.

The remains were forwardeed to Schulenburg, thence to the family residence, and from there Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock were taken to the High Hill Cemetery for interment.

Mrs. Kainer was a native of High Hill, and was 56 years of age at time of death. She had been in ill health for some time past. She was taken to a San Antonio hospital for treatment about a week ago, but it was of no avail.

She is survived by her husband, Mr. Joe Kainer, one son, Robert Kainer, two daughters, Miss Selma Kainer of home and Mrs. Louis Banseof Weimar; also four brothers and three sisters.

Mrs. Kainer was a most estimable lady, highly regarded by all who knew her, and her death is deeply and sincerely deplored.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to her bereaved ones.

FERDINAND A. KAINER

La Grange Journal
Thursday, February 15, 1934

Ferdinand Kainer Dies Thursday, Feb. 8 From Old Injuries

Ferdinand A. Kainer, aged about 60 years, died at  the La Grange Hospital last Thursday, February 8, from injuries received about one year ago, when a team he as driving ran away and caused him to be thrown out of the wagon.  At the time of his injuries he was brought to the Hospital and given the necessary attention and returned home, apparently well.

Last Thursday he was returned to the Hospital for treatment, and operation deemed necessary and from the effects of that shock he failed to rally as hoped for.  The body was taken to his home in the Middle Creek section near Schulenburg, where funeral services were held Saturday, with interment at the High Hill Cemetery.

Mr. Kainer was a highly respected farmer of the High Hill section and to his family and friends, his passing created much sorrow.  To the bereaved wife and children, the Journal offers its sincere sympathy in their hour of grief.

La Grange Journal
February 15, 1934

Deaths Reported

Died at La Grange, February 8, of acute colongitis, Ferdinand A. Kainer, Schulenburg, Rt. 7; aged 57 years, 1 month and 12 days.

Transcribed by Connie F. Sneed

RUDOLPH KAINER

Weimar Mercury, 10 Oct 1892, page 3

Rudolph Kainer, son of Jos. Kainer, proprietor of the City hotel, died last Sunday, and after funeral services at the Catholic church, was buried in the Catholic cemetery. He was a young man, some 18 years of age, well liked by his associates, and his funeral was attended by a large number of sorrowing friends.—Schulenburg cor. LaGrange Journal

RUBIN KAISER

The La Grange Journal
March 26,1936 pg.2

Killed in Car Wreck

News came to this village Sunday that Rubin Kaiser, 17-years old son of Paul Kaiser, had been killed in an automobile wreck near Fayetteville, Saturday night. The funeral was held at Fayetteville, Tuesday. The Kaiser family formerly lived in the section, removing from here to Smithville and later to the Fayetteville neighborhood. Our Sincere sympathy is offered to the family, who have many friends in Winchester.

The La Grange Journal
March 26, 1936, pg. 6

Rubin Kaiser

Rubin Kaiser, 17-years old son of Paul Kaiser, was instantly killed in an automobile accident, Saturday night wile en route home from Ellinger, when the automobile in which he and Pete Polasek were riding, turned over. Polasek was seriously injured and taken to the La Grange Hospital.

Funeral services were conducted for Rubin, Tuesday from the home of his father Paul Kaiser, who resides on the farm on Mrs. Johanna Cook; interment was had in the City cemetery in Fayetteville.

Rubin is survived by his father, three sisters and two brothers, to whom we extend our deepest condolence. Rev. A E. Moebus of La Grange officiated.

Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed

JOSEPH KALICH

Weimar Mercury
29 Aug 1930

Fayette County Man Dies at Age of 98

Flatonia, Texas. Aug. 21.—Grandpa Karlich [sic.], age 98, a pioneer citizen of Fayette county, died at his home near Engle. Funeral took place in the Freyberg Cemetery. One daughter, Mrs. Annie Fishbeck of Moulton and four sons, Joe, Stafon, Edward and Anton, survive.

CPL. NOLAN O. F. KALICH

See obituary at WWII Memorials page

ANTON KALLUS

Colorado Citizen, 1 Jan 1925, page 1

SANTA ANNA MAN CALLED BY DEATH

Mr. Anton D. Kallus, age 67 years, died at his home near the Santa Anna school house last Saturday night at about ten o'clock, after an illness of about two weeks. He had been suffering from dropsy for some time.

Funeral services were held at the Live Oak Hill Catholic Church at ten o'clock Monday and interment made in the Live Oak Hill cemetery.

Mr. Kallus was an old resident of the Santa Anna section, having resided there for some thirty five years. He was one of the substantial farmers of that district.

He is survived by two brothers, one sister, a wife, four sons, Joe, John and Rudolph of Santa Anna and Fritz of Yoakum, six daughters, Mrs. Lillian Schobel and Miss Mary Kallus of Santa Anna, Mrs. Mary Korenek and Mrs. Henrietta Vrazel of Danbury and Mrs. Annie Svrcek and Mrs. Mathilda Zapalac of Fayetteville.

The Citizen extends sincere sympathy to the bereaved ones.

CHARLIE KALLUS

The La Grange Journal
January 16,1936, page 6

Deaths Reported

Died at County Hospital, January 12, of broncho Pneumonia; Charlie Kallus, aged 19 years.

Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed

LOUIS KALLUS

Weimar Mercury
22 April 1927, page 3

SAD DEATH OF YOUNG MAN AT ELLINGER

Tuesday morning word was received here of the death of Louis Kallus, 18-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Kallus. It came as a shock to the friends of the family, for on Sunday he was here with his friends and enjoyed a little practice game of base ball. he became ill Monday, and grew rapidly worse, and early Tuesday morning passed away. Louis is a brother of the two boys who were killed in the wreck of train and truck last September. One of the three boys in that wreck, who survived, is not yet well. —Ellinger cor. LaGrange Journal.

LUDMILLA STANZEL KALLUS

The Schulenburg Sticker
Thursday, Nov. 16, 1967

Mrs. Otmar Kallus Rites Held Nov. 8

Mrs. Omar (Ludmilla) Kallus, a lifelong resident of this city, succumbed Monday, Nov. 6, in the Youens Memorial Hospital, Weimar, terminating a serious illness of 10 days. She had reached the age of 95 years, 4 months and 29 days.

Funeral services were held from the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Chapel Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 9 a.m. with continued services at St. Rose Catholic Church at 9:15 a.m. Rev. Hubert Janak officiated at the Mass and graveside services with burial in the St. Rose Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Bobbie Guenther, Joe Kallus, Robert Kainer, Victor and Hugo Stanzel and Edwin Pargac.

Born here June 7, 1872, as a daughter of the late Franz and Rozina Stanzel, Mrs. Kallus saw the entire development of Schulenburg. The arrival of the railroad in the early 1870’s gave birth to this community and Mrs. Kallus could remember when her parents provided meals for the railroad construction crew. Part of the 100-acre farm on which Mrs. Kallus was born later became the site of St. Rose Catholic Church and St. Rose Elementary School.

She was united in marriage Jan. 10, 1893 to Otmar Kallus in St. Rose Catholic Church and the young couple settled and reared their family in Schulenburg. The last surviving member of her immediate family. Mrs. Kallus was a devout member of St. Rose Catholic Church, Altar Society and Christian Mothers Society.

Survivors are three daughters, Mrs. Joe (Adela) Kleckar, Mrs. Chas. (Annie) Guenther and Mrs. Henry (Mary) Krause and a son, Robert Kallus, all of Schulenburg; nine grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband in 1915, a son, Joe, in 1955 and three children in infancy.

Submitted by Sandra Long Anders

FRANK KALUZA

Weimar Mercury, 29 Oct 1937, page 1

TWO AGED FAYETTE COUNTIANS ARE CLAIM BY DEATH.

News has reached us that two aged residents of the Dubina-Ammannsville communities in Fayette county were claimed by death a few days ago. Notice of their serious condition has appeared in several issues of the Mercury lately.

Mr. Frank Kaluza, Sr., aged 87 years, passed away Saturday night after a long illness. Interment took place at the Ammanssville Cemetery, with Rev. A. Raska officiating. The aged man is survived by his widow, four daughters, Mrs. Mary Bartosh, Mrs. Bettie Bayer and Mrs. Filomena Rohan of Ammannsville, Mrs. Katie Anders of Dubina; three sons, Messrs. Frank Kaluza of Bernon, John Kaluza of Ammannsville and Peter Kaluza of El Campo. A truly good man gone to his reward.

The other death was Mrs. Frank Kossa, who passed away Monday morning after a long illness at the advanced age of 79 years. The funeral took place at the Dubina Cemetery Wednesday morning, with Rev. Jos. Szymanski officiating. She is survived by her husband and several children. Mrs. Kossa was a good wife and mother, a true christian, and her death is sincerely deplored.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the bereaved ones of the two aged people who have gone on unto their reward.

MINNA MUELLER KAMPFHENKEL

La Grange Journal
Thursday, November 3, 1921

Mrs. Willie Kampfhenkel

Rev. Mr. Kluge was called to Runge Tuesday afternoon to conduct the funeral of Mrs. Willie Kampfhenkel, who had died the night before.  Mrs. Kampfhenkel (formerly a Miss Minna Mueller) was born in Fayette county in 1878, and was married to Mr. Kampfhenkel in 1900.  The family has resided near Runge since 1914.  Deceased is survived by her husband, four sons and a daughter, her mother and two sisters.  Much sympathy is felt for the family in their bereavement.  – Nordheim View.

Contributed by Rob Brown

DONALD EDWARD (DONNIE) KANA

Weimar Mercury, 24 Jul 1959, page 1

Donnie Kana, 7, Buried at Hostyn

Funeral services were held Saturday morning at Hostyn for Donald Edward Kana, 7-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe V. "Jack" Kana of La Grange, who died Thursday at M. D. Anderson Hospital in Houston.

Rev. Francis Smerke and Rev. Harry Mazurkiewiscz officiated. Burial was in the Hostyn Catholic Cemetery.

Donnie, grandson of Mrs. Henry Kana of Weimar, became ill 7 months ago, just as he was about to take part in a Christmas program at Sacred Heart School. He had spent much of the time since then in hospitals.

Surviving in addition to his parents are a sister, Joan Marie; two brothers, Joe Michael and Richard Henry; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo Adamcik of La Grange and Mrs. Kana here.

HENRY F. KANA

Weimar Mercury, 14 Nov 1952, page 1

Henry F. Kana, 68, Succumbs to Heart Attack; Rites Friday

Henry F. Kana, 68, Holman farmer, died unexpectedly Tuesday evening around 5 o'clock as he sat listening to the radio in his home, victim of a heart attack.

Funeral rites will be held from the family residence Friday morning at 9 o'clock, continuing at 9:30 at St. Wenceslaus Church in Holman, with Msgr. Anthony F. Drozd of Weimar, Rev. A. B. Jansky of Hostryn, and Rev. Adolph Janda of Ammannsville officiating. He will be buried in the Catholic cemetery at Holman.

Rosary was recited Wednesday night and will again be recited tonihgt, Thursday, at 7:30, at the residence.

Mr. Kana, widely known and liked, was a native of Halstead [sic.], Fayette County, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kana. He settled at Holman 50 years ago, employed by Staches Vacek, merchant and farmer. He married Miss Mary Hajovsky November 14, 1907.

Surviving in addition to his wife are 7 sons, Fred of Baytown, Joe and Frank of La Grange, Henry, V. J. (Jiggs), Leroy and Johnnie of Holman; four daughters, Mrs. George Vacek of Smithville, Mrs. Frank V. Cernosek of Holman, Mrs. Frank Bartosh of columbus, and Mrs. Billie Strunk of Oakland; three brothers, Rudolf, Steve and Joe Kana, all of El Campo; two sisters, Mrs. Pauline Neiser of Wallis and Mrs. Agnes Pratka of West; and 28 grandchildren.

RUDOLF KAPER

La Grange Journal
March 30, 1905

Died at Warrenton, March 5, of tusinus, Rudolf Kaper, aged 7 days.

Contributed by John Todd Koenig

ERWIN JULIUS KARISCH

The La Grange Journal
Thursday, September 9, 1926

Death of Infant

The little infant son, Erwin Julius, of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Karisch of near Warda, died Sunday morning.  The precious little body was placed to rest at Trinity Hill cemetery Monday afternoon, Rev. A. E. Moebus, officiating.  To the parents and relatives we offer our sympathy.

Contributed by Rob Brown

JOHN KASPAR

Shiner Gazette, 16 Jul 1896, page 4, column 4

Kicked to Death.

John Kaspar was killed at Falke’s store, about twelve miles northwest of LaGrange, Sunday. He had a quarrel with a man named Rothman, and Chas. Falke joined in and knocked Kaspar down and stamped him with his boots, from the effects of which he died. Charles Falke is a son of Hon. A. E. Falke, a member of the legislature. Kaspar was a prominent young farmer.

Contributed by Matt Cross

MATHILDA PLAGENS KASPAREK

Colorado County Citizen, 23 Dec 1964, page 2

Last Rites Held For Mrs. Kasparek In Fayetteville

FAYETTEVILLE—Mrs. Mathilda Kasparek's funeral services were held last Friday at 2 p.m. in the Fayetteville Lutheran church with Rev. Waldemar Wendel officiating. Mrs. Kasparek, 81, mother of Mrs. Alois Susil of Alleyton, died the night of Dec. 18 in the La Grange hospital.

She was born in Fayetteville May 12, 1882, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gustav Plagens, and was married to Rudolph Kasparek in 1903 in La Grange. Mr. Kasparek died in 1951.

Survivors include 2 daughters, Mrs. Susil and Mrs. Eddie Jebousek of Houston; a son, Gus Kasparek of Fayettevillle; a sister, Mrs. Annie Sykora of West; a brother, Henry Plagens of Fayetteville; 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Burial was in the Fayetteville cemetery.

JOHN KASPER

Weimar Mercury
25 July 1896, page 4

Post Special: At Warda, in Fayette county, about ten miles southwest of Giddings, esterday about noon, John Kasper and Max Rothmann were in a difficulty. Chas. Falke interfered to separate the combatants, when Kasper turned on Falke and began striking him. Falke struck Kasper with his fist and knocked him down. It appears that in falling Kasper's head struck and inflicted a wound from the effects of which he died in a few minutes.

Charles Falke and Max Steglish, the two young men who were charged with the killing of John Kasper at Warda on Sunday, were yesterday admitted to bail. The testimony disclosed that Kasper was killed by blows received in a rough and tumble fight. All parties are prominently connected.

MARIE KEHRER

La Grange Journal, Thursday, December 15, 1955

Schulenburg Lady Dies From Burns

Mrs. Marie Kehrer, 87, of Schulenburg died Tuesday, Dec. 6 in the Weimar hospital of burns received when her clothes caught fire from a bathroom heater.

Funeral rites were held in the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home Thursday, Dec. 8, with the Rev. Wm. Anderson of Schulenburg officiating.

Survivors include her son, Otto Kehrer of Victoria; and two sisters, Mrs. Hugo Ehlers and Mrs. Arthur Koehler of La Grange.

Contributed by Rob Brown

BERTHA SOPHIA HAVEMANN KEILERS

La Grange Journal, Thursday, January 13, 1955

Mrs. Bertha Keilers

Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha Sophia Keilers, 67, of Sealy were held Wednesday, Jan. 12, in the Koenig Funeral Home Chapel at 2 PM with the Rev. W. E. Doerr of Warrenton officiating.  Interment was made in the Townsend Cemetery near Round Top.

Mrs. Keilers died in the Sealy Hospital Monday, Jan. 10, as the result of injuries received in an auto accident Saturday night near Sealy when the car driven by her husband struck a telephone pole during a heavy fog.

She was born near Park on July 30, 1887, and was the daughter of Fritz and Frieda Helms Havemann.  On Nov. 19, 1912, she married Walter Keilers.  They lived near Warrenton prior to moving to Sealy nine years ago.

Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Mrs. Anita Marshall of Houston; two sons, Alfred F. Keilers of Dickenson and Fritz G. Keilers of Houston; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Brunken of Thrall and Mrs. Emilie Tiedt of Warrenton; three brothers, Otto Havemann of Prairie Valley, Fritz Havemann of near La Grange and Willie Havemann of Sealy; and six grandchildren.

Contributed by Rob Brown

HEDWIG RASCHKE KEILERS

La Grange Journal, Wed., April 27, 1977

Hedwig Keilers

Funeral services for Mrs. Hedwig Keilers, 85, of Rt. 1. Round Top were held Wed., April 27, at 10:00 A.M. at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Warrenton.  Rev. Wayne Walther officiated, and burial was in the Drawe Cemetery under direction of Koenig  Funeral Home, Inc.

Mrs. Keilers succumbed Monday in Fayette Memorial Hospital.

She was born April 5, 1892, in Fayette County, a daughter of Frank and Caroline Ludwig Raschke.  She was married to Gustav Keilers July 25, 1911, in Warrenton.  Her husband preceded her in death on December 9, 1976.  She was a lifelong resident of the county.

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ollie (Nelda) Weyand of Rutersville and Mrs. Carl (Vernice) Musgrove of Houston; two sons, Orlean Keilers of Round Top and Edgar Keilers of Houston; 18 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, a daughter, Lillian, a son, Atlan, two brothers, and one sister.

Contributed by Rob Brown

REV. C. M. KEITH

Weimar Mercury
23 May 1896

Express Secial: Flatonia, Tex. May 16.—Rev. C. M. Keith died at his residence last night. He was born Dec. 1, 1847, and has been preaching in this district since 1882. He was a prominent minister of the Methodist church. Mr. Keith had only been here a few months and had made many friends.

DR. MELVILLE C. KEITH

San Antonio Daily Express, 2 July 1871, Volume: V, Issue 157, page 3

Dr. Melville C. Keith, a gentleman who was once the Episcopal rector in this city, and subsequently attempted to establish a freedman’s paper both here and in Austin, but failed, has disappeared mysteriously from Fayette county, where he was farming and teaching a colored school.  The Austin Reformer thinks it probable that he has been Ku-Kluxed.

This may be the case, but it is not impossible that he may have committed suicide as he was not always of sound mind.

Transcribed by Donna Baker

DORA KELLESBERGER

La Grange Journal
Thursday, September 12, 1901

Miss Dora Kellesberger died Wednesday of heart failure at the residence of Mr. H. Bauch, sr., at Freyburg.  The deceased was at one time a resident of this city.  She was a native of Switzerland, and was most highly esteemed by all who knew her.  She has a sister residing in Blanco county.  The funeral took place Thursday, the remains being laid to her in the Black Jack cemetery.

Contributed by Rob Brown

ANNA KERN

La Grange Deutsche Zeitung, 16 Jun 1904

Frau Anna Kern, Großmutter des Achtbaren Geo. F. Burgeß starb am 4. Juni in ihrem Heim in Flatonia. Sie hinterläßt zwei Töchter, Frau T. S. Wesson von Flatonia, Mutter von Hon. Geo. F. Burgeß und Frau John Bell von Gonzales County.

Mrs. Anna Kern, grandmother of the Hon. Geo. F. Burgess died on June 4th in her Home in Flatonia. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. T. S. Wesson of Flatonia, mother of Hon. Geo. F. Burgess, and Mrs. John Bell of Gonzales County.

ELIZABETH AMANDA RAGSDALE KERR

The La Grange Journal
March 12, 1936 pg. 8

Mrs. E. A. Kerr

Death saddened the homes of many in out community Monday when news reached here that Mrs. Elizabeth Amanda Ragsdale Kerr had passed on at 7:00 p.m. March 1, in San Antonio.

The remains were brought here and funeral services were held at the local Baptist Chruch , Rev. L.A. McDaniel, Methodist Pastor, officiating. Interment was in the city cemetery.

Mrs. Kerr was born in Fayette County on January 19, 1844.  She was united in marriage to A. B. Kerr in 1871. To this union were born four children, John A. Kerr, Mary Kerr (who died when eight years of age) C. G. Kerr and Mrs. A. Leale Kerr Price.

Mrs. Kerr also reared three stepsons from their infancy; they are T. O., J. L., and W. B. Kerr.

She was a mother who held the esteem of her boys and girls and all others who were associated with her. Her life was one of love, kindness and sympathy for all. At an early age she joined the Baptist church and led a sacrificial Christian life up to the time of her death. The who survive her are: John A. Kerr of Muldoon; Mrs. A. Leale Price, wife of T. P. Price, and W. B. Kerr of San Antonio, together with other loved ones and a host of friends.—Flatonia Argus, March 5.

Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed

ANNA HENGST KIESLING

La Grange Journal, Thursday, September 29, 1921

Mrs. Anna Kiesling

Mrs. Anna Kiesling, nee Hengst, who died after a second operation in the Taylor Sanitarium and was laid to rest in St. Paul’s cemetery of Friday afternoon, Sept. 16, was born in Germany on Dec. 20, 1869. With her parents she emigrated to Texas in the year 1880, making her home at O’Quinn in Fayette county, where she became acquainted with Mr. William Kiesling to whom she married in the year 1891.  Coupland was the home of Mr. and Mrs. Kiesling from 1904 to 1921.  Since then they lived in the Thorndale community.  Mrs. Kiesling leaves to mourn her loss her bereaved husband, Mr. William Kiesling, three sons, Herman, Edwin and Paul, three daughters, Adele, Erna and Alma, one son-in-law, three daughters-in-law, seven grandchildren, three brothers and two sisters.  A large concourse of friends and relatives attended the funeral a number of them from Fayette county and Coupland.  – Thorndale Champion

Contributed by Rob Brown

EMIL KIESLING

Weimar Mercury
25 January 1918

TWO SCHULENBURG SOLDIERS DEAD

Schulenburg, Tex., Jan. 22.

. . .

Emil Kiesling, also of Camp Travis, who was ill with pneumonia at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Kiesling, died Sunday. He left Schulenburg for Camp Travis at the same time Mr. Mendel did.

EMIL E. KIESLING

The La Grange Journal
Thursday, February 25, 1960

Emil E. Kiesling Expires Monday

Funeral services were held here Tuesday at 12:30 for Emil E. Kiesling, 76, who passed away at his home Monday.  Rev. John F. Jensen of La Grange and Rev. F. E. Eilers of Swiss Alp officiated.  Burial was in the Black Jack cemetery.

Mr. Kiesling was born in O’Quinn, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Kiesling.  He married Miss Helen Warnken at Freyburg on Oct. 21, 1903.

Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Mrs. August Thiel of Fayetteville and Mrs. Alfred Steinhauser of Houston; two sons, Atlin of La Grange and Herbert of Fayetteville; a sister, Mrs. Annie Rabe of Austin; two brothers, Ernest of Miles and August of Alice; ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. 

Contributed by Rob Brown

HENRY B. KIESLING

La Grange Journal
Thursday, December 11, 1924

Obituary

(Read at the Funeral by Rev. A. E. Moebus.)

It has pleased the Almighty, the Ruler of life and death, to call out of time to eternity our dear brother of the faith

Henry B. Kiesling

The deceased was a son of the well known Anderas Kiesling and spouse Anna, nee Pietsch, both now departed.  He first beheld the light of day on January 5, 1870, at Swiss Alp, and was baptized on the 16^th day of the same month by the now sainted pastor, C. Chr. Rudi.  His parents reared him in the fear and admonition of the Lord, planting early into the heart of young Henry the Christian seeds of faith and virtue, harvesting bountifully in due season.  He was confirmed by the Rev. M. Leimer.  Twenty-five years ago he found a faithful helpmate in Miss Ida Hoelter, the ceremony being performed by Rev. J. Buenger, November 23, 1899.  This union was blessed with four children of which two, Walter and Mary, have preceded the father to eternity.

The first few years of wedded life were spent on the farm near Cedar, later moving to Lincoln.  In the year 1913 they decided to make La Grange their home.  For many years he has been a trusted employee of F. Mohrhusen.  His sole ambition was to be a “friend to man.”  No one has ever been known to be an enemy of Henry.

The Trinity Lutheran church sustains a severe loss through his death.  The deceased was a regular attendant in church, and communed frequently.  His services as usher in our church are worthy of special mention, ever calling for our gratitude and admiration.  In his official duties he was accurate, punctual and courteous.

God in His wisdom, permitted the assassin’s bullet to bring the useful career of this man to a sudden end.  While in the act of closing the store doors he was shot on Monday night.  While the murderer hastened away from the scene of this dastardly deed, hiding from men, yet, there is no hiding before God, others hastened to render help to the best of ability.  The mortally wounded man was rushed to the La Grange Hospital where skilled doctors and trained nurses combined efforts in trying to save the precious life, however, without avail.  Amid the prayers of his pastor and wife he fell asleep in Jesus, at peace with God and man.  He is mourned by his widow, his son Fred, and daughter Laura Poston, son-in-law, F. W. Hoelter, his father-in-law, two brothers, August in St. Louis, Mo., Carl in Clara, Texas; five sisters, all of La Grange, Mrs. Carl Ritter, Mrs. Hy. Niemeyer, Mrs. M. Schleier, Mrs. Bertha Kaase, Mrs. Hy. Koepke, as well as many other relatives and untold host of friends.

May he rest in peace unto the glorious day of resurrection.

Contributed by Rob Brown

See news article regarding Henry Kiesling's murder.

IDA HOELTER KIESLING

La Grange Journal, Thursday, July 4, 1957

Funeral rites held for Mrs. Ida Kiesling

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Ida Kiesling, 77, Sunday afternoon at the Zion Lutheran Church with the Rev. Theo. Graalmann officiating.  Interment was in the Trinity Hill Lutheran Cemetery.

Mrs. Kiesling died at her home Saturday.  Born on April 3, 1880, in Schulenburg she was the daughter of the late Fred and Mary Placke Hoelter.  She had been a resident here sonce 1949.

Mrs. Kiesling’s husband, Henry, preceded her in death in 1924.

Survivors are a son, Fred of Austin; a sister, Mrs. Otto Kaase of La Grange; two brothers, Fred of Victoria and Oscar of La Grange; one granddaughter and three great-grandsons.

Contributed by Rob Brown

JOHN W. KILLEN

See obituary in footnotes on Moore Cemetery page.

LENA KILLINGSWORTH

The La Grange Journal
March 19, 1936 pg.1

Auto Wreck Near Weimar Fatal to Two Women Saturday

Mrs. Agnes Gipson, aged 52 years, and Mrs. Lena Killingsworth, both of Schulenburg, were fatally injured when the automobile in which they were riding turned over, one mile west of Weimar last Saturday. The vehicle was being driven by J.T. Gipson, husband of Mrs. Gipson, who received serious injuries, and was taken to San Antonio; a negro servant also in the automobile, was only slightly hurt.

Mr. Gipson, according to information obtained by the Journal, had passed Frank Schortt, who was driving also to Weimar, when his machine struck a piece of iron. The vehicle turned over four times. By the time medical help arrived the two women were dead; Mrs. Gipson, it is said, was instantly killed. The body of Mrs. Killingsworth was buried at Schulenburg, Sunday.

Mrs. Gipson, who was known to many in La Grange, president of the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Texas Rural Letter Carriers’ Association, and interested and active in Eastern Star work, frequently visited with friends here. Her body was taken to Houston, for burial.

Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed

TABITHA B. MOORE KILLOUGH

Weimar Mercury
9 Nov 1895, page 4

We delay in going to press with our paper, to announce the death of Mrs. Tabitha B. Killough, who departed this life yesterday evening at 3 o'clock. In common with every resident of LaGrange and indeed Fayette county and many more Texans, we lament her death and deeply sympathize with her family. She was the widow of Capt. Ira G. Killough and daughter of Col. John H. Moore. Both husband and father were heroes in battle, and are honored for their services to their country. Mrs. Killoughwas the first child born in the town of LaGrange, which is located upon her father's hedright land; and so she lived and died upon it. In all her relations in life she was a model, and her virtues and charities are known to thousands who loved her. She is gone to the just reward of a live devoted to God and mankind.

DEXTER KINCH

Weimar Mercury, 4 Apr 1963, page 1

Final Rites for Dexter Kinch, 66, At Schulenburg

Funeral services of Dexter G. Kinch, stepfather of H. L. Luycx of the [Weimar] area, were held Monday morning, April 1, at Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Fred Mehrtens officiating. Burial was in the Schulenburg City Cemetery.

Mr. Kinch, who had retired about a year ago from his job as service manager for the Remington Rand Co. at Houstin, had been ill only a month. He and his wife were planning to build a home on some farm acreage near here.

Born Feb. 20l, 1897, at Jackson, Michigan, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Kinch. He married Mrs. Charlotte Smith at Houston on June 4, 1955. He was a member of the Episcopal Church and was a World War I veteran.

Surviving in addition to his wife are two stepsons, H. L. Luycx of Weimar and F. J. Luycx of Freeport, and five grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Charlie Guenther, Ed Guenther, Melvin Drumm, Joe Krhovjak, Rudy Smrkovsky and Emil Hunger.

PETER A. KING

La Grange Journal
Thursday, January 25, 1934

Dad King Dies at Houston After Brief Illness

Peter A King, shoemaker by trade, and for many years located at La Grange, occupying the two-story frame building next door to C.R. Schmidt’s bicycle and gun repair shop on Washington Street, died at his home in Houston, Wednesday night of last week, aged 77 years; the body was buried at Houston Thursday afternoon.

Local friends were advised by letter, and many had read of the passing of their old friend, in the Houston papers.  To all of them, his death mention came as an unwelcome bit of news.  During the years that he had lived among us, Peter King – “Dad King” – to everyone was the friend to child as well as to the parent.  His shoe repair shop was the Mecca for all, whether business was the incentive or merely a friendly visit.

He left us five years ago, feeling that his years were heavier than those of youth and that with his relatives he could wander gradually down that shady lane which mortals must eventually travel.  “It is too bad to separate in our old age” wrote of his widow to a local friend, “but it is God’s will.”  One can picture the old mother, as she bid her companion a farewell.

Plain, honest, possessing a heart that bled freely when sorrow came to the home of a friend; traveling frequently in the shadow of a heavy sorrow himself, bereft of this own family, one by one, and in the full recognition of a fading age, joining hands with a friend of like years, to “walk together to the end of the lane.”

Dad King, the Journal Editor loved you, and enjoyed your friendship; may your sleep be peaceful.

Transcribed by Connie F. Sneed

W. R. KING

The La Grange Journal
March 12, 1936 pg. 1

Former Schulenburg Editor Dies, Friday

W. R. King, former publisher of the Schulenburg Sticker, died at Sweetwater, Friday of last week, aged 67 years. Deceased lived in Schulenburg for a number of years, and removed to San Antonio. Hw was a successful banker at San Antonio; he was receiver for a bank at the time of his death. The body was sent to Schulenburg and interred in the cemetery there, Sunday afternoon.

Survivors are, his widow, (nee Wangemann); a brother, John E. King, of Georgia; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Alexander King of Columbia, S.C., and two grandchildren, Margaret and Preston King, Jr.

Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed

JOHN KIRCHHOEFER

The La Grange Journal, February 16, 1928

Houston Tragedy That Brings in La Grange

Friday afternoon of last week the remains of John Kirchhoefer, who was shot to death in Houston by his wife of a few months, were received at La Grange, a large delegation of sympathizing friends and relatives from the Prairie Valley section and from La Grange being at the station to receive the body. After a brief palcing at the home of the deceased man’s mother, the body was taken to the cemetery at Prairie Valley, and there Rev. R. Heise committed it to the grave.

John Kirchhoefer was a son of the Mr. and Mrs. John Kirchhoefer of Prairie Valley, the father dying about five years ago, the mother later removing to La Grange. John had been at Houston for several years and only recently began to operate a Garage on Liberty road outside the city limits of Houston. From the accounts as they appeared in the Houston papers, the marriage was not a happy one, domestic troubles materialized and it was to escape the annoyances that caused the deceased to decide to leave.

According to the account in the Houston Press, John Kirchhoefer started to leave the room the family used on Elysian street, when his wife objected and shot him. The bullet entered his left side, pierced the lungs and came out the right side just above the waist, according to the hospital authorities. John ran to the house next door, where he collapsed, and was later taken to the Methodist Hospital where he died. The woman, his wife, who did the shooting first arrested for assault to murder and released on bond, after the death of her husband, she was again arrested on a murder charge and released on bond.

Because of the local connection, the case has attracted a great amount of interest. John had many friends here in La Grange and also out at West Point and Prairie Valley where he is well known. He leaves a mother, several sisters and a brother.

The Journal offers its sincere sympathy to the relatives, and especially to the mother. She is the chief mourner. Her son left here, well and with high hopes, his body was returned Friday. The grief of the mother is understood. The wife who fired the shot that killed is left for the Houston jury to handle.

Contributed by Gene L. Freudenberg

DERIES KIRK

La Grange Journal
Thursday, August 23, 1900

In Memoriam

Deries, the bright, sweet little daughter of Prof. and Mrs. Wm. Kirk was called to her eternal home on Monday evening, the 13^th inst.  Tuesday afternoon her remains were tenderly laid to rest.  Deep sympathy is felt for the bereaved parents, who were so suddenly called upon to yield up their little one.

The divine will is, at homes like this, so hard to bear; but we are taught the God watches over our welfare as tenderly as a father does that of his children.  He will give us strength to bear whatever burden He sees fit to place upon us.

This sweet child has been taken from among us; but in return for this earthly life she has the life eternal and the blessed sight of God.  The fair little form wore no traces of sickness and suffering; but appeared as if in gentle slumber; calling to mind the words of our old hymn, --

“Sleep on, beloved, sleep and take thy rest,

Lay down thy head upon the Saviour’s breast;

We loved thee well, but Jesus loved thee best.”

H. P. G.

Contributed by Rob Brown

KIRKPATRICK

Weimar Mercury
15 Oct 1898

San Antonio Express: Mrs. Kirkpatrick of LaGrange died suddenly in this city last night. She was the mother-in-law of a son of Judge Peter Jonas and arrived over the Aransas Pass railroad last night to visit Judge Jonas' family. While on the street car on the way from the depot she had a fainting spell, but [rallied] and was hurriedly taken to Judge Jonas' home on Main street, but died a few moments after arriving there. Justice Jones was called to hold an inquest.

ANNIE KOEHLER KIRSCH

La Grange Journal
Monday, February 15, 1971

Kirsch Rites Held Saturday

Funeral services for Mrs. Ann Kirsch, 94, of La Grange were held Saturday, February 13, at 2:00 P.M. at the Koenig Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. A. E. Flathmann of La Grange officiating.  Burial was in the La Grange City Cemetery.

Mrs. Kirsch died Friday in the Youens Memorial Hospital in Weimar.

She was born on May 9, 1876, at Bluff near La Grange, a daughter of Emil and Louisa Willrich Koehler.  She was married to the late Adolph Kirsch and had resided in La Grange and Bluff community all her life.

Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Julius (Hedwig) Gebhardt of Houston; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Contributed by Rob Brown

ANTONIA SUSKE KIRSCH

La Grange Journal, Thursday, January 12, 1933

Friday, January 6, Mrs. Antonia Kirsch, wife of Joseph Kirsch, died at the family home near Halsted, aged 82 years, 9 months and 3 days.  She is survived also by her children, Otto Kirsch, Mrs. Ida Legler and Mrs. Julia Helble, and 14 grandchildren.  The funeral was held Saturday, Rev. Carl Baer officiating.

Deceased was born in Neistadt, at Friedland in Bohemia, and her maiden name being Miss Antonia Suske; she came to Texas with her parents on November 1, 1871, and located at Columbus in Colorado county, later removing to Ross Prairie, near Ellinger.  She was united in marriage with Joseph Kirsch in the year 1873, on the 28^th day of July, and the married life was lived in the Biegel and Halsted communities.

Like all earlier settlers in that section, the newly created family experienced that usual hardship, but with a willingness to work, frugality practiced and honest to a fault, they reared an interesting family and enjoyed the good will of their surrounding neighbors.

The Journal offers to the survivors its sincere sympathy; good, kind and devoted mother has gone to her eternal rest.

Contributed by Rob Brown

ARDIE KIRSCH

The La Grange Journal, Thursday, July 6, 1944

Ardie Kirsch

Death came to Ardie Kirsch, son of Mrs. Anna Kirsch of La Grange, Thursday.  He was 42 years, 9 months, and 25 days old.  Funeral services were held in the chapel of the Koenig Funeral Home, Friday afternoon at 4:00 o’clock, Rev. R. Heise, Lutheran pastor officiating.  Interment was made in the new city cemetery, Koenig Funeral Home in charge.

Ardie Kirsch was born in La Grange, September 4, 1901 and had spent his entire life in this city.  For a number of years, after he reached his majority, he was employed by the Gulf Corporation with T. H. Kroll, manager.  His father preceded him in death about 20 years.  His mother, nee Miss Anna Koehler, and relatives of either family survive.

Card of Thanks

Employing this method of reaching those who were interested in my son, Ardie Kirsch, during his illness and who sought to comfort me when death relieved him of his suffering, I extend thanks to Dr. L. D. Boelsch, the La Grange Hospital and nurses for their attentions and to Rev. R. Heise and friends for their words of consolation.  To those who brought flowers and thus expressed their love and interest thanks are also offered at this time.

Mrs. Anna Kirsch

Contributed by Rob Brown

JOHANNA SCHMIDT KIRSCH

La Grange Journal
Thursday, May 1, 1924

Death Claims an Early Citizen of La Grange

Last Saturday at the home of her son-in-law, R. Linnartz of Edna, death claimed one of the early settlers of La Grange, Texas, Mrs. A. Kirsch, widow of the late Anton Kirsch, who died July 17, 1895.  From her late residence the funeral was held Monday afternoon, Rev. R. Heise officiating at the home and at the grave.  The attendance upon the obsequies was large, in which many from other points were numbered.  Mrs. Kirsch was born in Reichwalde, Prussia, October 30, 1839, and when a mere girl of fourteen years, accompanied her relatives to America, coming to La Grange in the year 1854.  Her maiden name was Miss Johanna Schmidt.  In the year 1858, November 30, she became the wife of Anton Kirsch, and to them were born five children, three sons and two daughters, of these two sons, and the husband who died July 17, 1895, preceded her to the great beyond.  The living children are:  Steve Kirsch of Johnson City, Mrs. R. J. Sladek of Yoakum; Mrs. R. Linnartz of Edna and Adolph Kirsch of La Grange.  The death of Mrs. Kirsch removes one of our early settlers.  She saw the little village grow and become one of the important little cities of Texas.  Up to within a year or so ago, she resided up stairs in the Kirsch building, from whence the funeral was held Monday, and there her children grew to maturity.  The building, which is of rock, and substantial, was started just prior to the opening of the civil war, and remained unfinished until after the close of hostilities.  Her devotion to her husband and children was of the sacrificing nature, and as the years came to her, her effections extended to her grandchildren, of whom there are seven.  She endeared herself to neighbor and friend, alike, and this is best shown by referring to her brief residence in Edna, where neighbor and friend became interested in her and her illness and sought in every way to manifest that sympathetic interest that helps us to bear our afflictions.  Before the remains were taken to the station to be conveyed to La Grange Rev. Wester, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Edna, held services at the home of Mr. Linnartz, and her bier was surrounded with beautiful flowers, while beautiful hymns were sung.  Truly, a manifestation of the highest regard.  We offer our sympathy to the mourning daughters, the sons and the grandchildren, we bow our heads in submission to the will of Him who bid the tired spirit to rest.  At her age, past eighty-four years, a lease of life seldom granted to mortal, she accepted the summons with becoming religious willingness.  During the time that she was under her daughter’s care at Edna, everything that loving hands could do was done.  Since November, she had been abed.  Among those who came to attend the obsequies from other sections were, Steve Kirsch of Johnson City; Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Sladek and daughter, Mrs. Oliver Rankin, and sons, Edwin and R. J., of Yoakum; Mr. and Mrs. R. Linnartz and daughters, Alma and Irma, of Edna; Mr. and Mrs. Gus. Gloeckner of Rosenberg; Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Wertzner, and Mrs. J. J. Kubena of Fayetteville; Mrs. Pauline Keil, Leon Wertzner and Chas. Ziegenhals of Bastrop; Louis Vogelsang of Rosenberg; John Hoyo of Columbus; R. B. Spacek of Fayetteville; Ad. Pochyla, Rosenberg; Mrs. J. Kubena of Fayetteville; Mrs. John Kiesling, Swiss Alp; Wm. Bauer, Swiss Alp; and Mr. and Mrs. ___ Koepke, Swiss Alp. 

Contributed by Rob Brown

MARGARETE SOPHIE (META) JOOST KLAEVEMANN

Nordheim View
January 1928

Mrs. Margarete Sophie “Meta” Klaevemann (nee Joost) was born Jan. 27, 1849 in the vicinity of Oldenburg, Germany; was married to Mr. Herman Christoff Klaevemann in the year 1876, the couple coming to America the same year and settling in Fayette County, in the Freyburg community, where they lived till Mr. Klaevemann’s death on Nov. 25, 1926.  The past eight months Mrs. Klaevemann had made her home with her oldest daughter, Mrs. Fritz Stoever of Nordheim, where she died at 2:00 o’clock P.M., Friday, Jan. 6, 1928.

The body was shipped to Schulenburg Saturday night and the funeral took place Sunday, in the presence of a large gathering of lifelong friends there and the numerous family connections of the Nordheim community.

Mrs. Klaevemann is survived by six children, as follows; Mrs. Fritz Stoever of Nordheim, Henry Klaevemann of Orange Grove, Willie Klaevemann of Nordheim, Mrs. John Koenig of Muldoon, Herman Klaevemann of Nordheim, and Mrs. Ed Hertel of Schulenburg.  Mr. Klaevemann died as above stated in 1926, and two children died in infancy.  Mrs. Klaevemann was buried next to her beloved husband in the Freyburg Methodist Burial Grounds.

The View extends sympathy to the bereaved children and grandchildren in the death of their dear old mother.  She had lived a long and useful life, raised a good family, and proved herself a model wife, mother and neighbor.  May she rest in peace.

Photo and obituary contributed by Jon Todd Koenig

ANNA KLATT

Weimar Mercury, 5 Jun 1959, page 1

Final Rites for Miss Anna Klatt Held at La Grange

Funeral services for miss Anna Klatt, 68, of La Grange were held Sunday afternoon at Koenig Funeral Home, with burial in La Grange City Cemetery. Rev. H. T. Flachmeier officiated.

Miss Klatt, an almost lifelong resident of [La Grange], died early Saturday morning in Fayette Memorial Hospital.

Born March 5, 1891, at Round Top, Fayette County, she was a daughter of the late Rudolph and Mary Hillje Klatt. Her father was county clerk for many years. The family moved to La Grange when Miss Klatt was about 3 years old.

Survivors include her sister, Miss Selma Klatt of La Grange, with whom she lived; two brothers, Arthur Klatt of Hallettsville and Paul Klatt of Brady; a niece, Mrs. E. M. Hubbard of Weimar; and four nephews, Charles Herder Jr., Leroy Herder and Henry Herder, all of Weimar, and Paul Herder of San Antonio.

SELMA KLATT

Weimar Mercury
April 12, 1979

"Miss Selma" Dies at 103; Buried Here

Miss Selma Klatt, Weimar's oldest citizen died Wednesday, April 4, at the age of 103.

She died at 2 p.m. in Youens Memorial Hospital where she had been admitted three hours earlier.

A resident of Parkview Manor the past several years, she formerly lived at La Grange.

Born March 7, 1876, at High Hill, she was a daughter of Rudolph and Mary (Hillje) Klatt.

By the age of 13, she was licensed by the State to teach school. Her father taught her, and she liked to say, "My classroom was a shade tree." Mr. Klatt was a teacher himself (Sedan near Weimar was one of his schools) and later he became county clerk of Fayette County.

Miss Selma was remarkably healthy for her age, becoming bedridden only after falling and breaking a leg two years ago. She was alert and cheerful until the end.

She was a charter member of Rebekah Lodge of La Grange.

She is survived by four nephews, Charles Jr., LeRoy and Henry Herder of Weimar and Paul K. Herder of San Antonio; and one step-niece, Ethel Mae Willey of Uvalde. Two brothers and three sisters preceded her in death.

Funeral services were held Friday, April 6, from Hubbard Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Richard Worringham officiating. Burial was in [Weimar] Masonic Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Bailey Willey, Glenn Matheson, Mark Stanton, Lewis Herder, Sid MacAllister and Charles Henry Herder.

Transcribed by Judy Talkington

VERONICA KLECKA

Weimar Mercury
29 Jan 1926, page 5

AGED LADY DIES NEAR DUBINA.

Mrs. Veronica Klecka, an aged lady of the Dubina section, died Sunday at the advanced age of 87 years. The funeral took place Wednesday at the Dubina Cemetery, and was attended by a large crowd of sympathizing relatives and friends. Mrs. Klecka was a mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and for a time a great-great-grandmother, but the baby which gave her that distinction died.

She was a lady highly thought of by all who knew her, and her descendants—of which there are a large number living in this section—are numbered among the best citizens we have. Her death is deeply and sincerely deplored by all.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to them in their bereavement.

JOSEPH KLEIBER

Weimar Mercury
3 May 1918, page 7

JOS. KLEIBER DEAD.

Mr. Jos. Kleiber, an old settler of the New Brunn community, died at the family home Tuesday of last week. Mr. Kleiber was born Dec. 8, 1857, at Bealter, Austria. October 20, 1884, he was married to Miss Rosa Grohmann at High Hill, Texas. He came to America in 1880. He leaves a widow and five children—Mrs. Wm. Berger of Schulenburg, Emil of Swiss Alp, Rudolf, Otto and Willie of New Brunn, also one sister, Mrs. Anton Grohmann. Mr. Kleiber was a good man, loved and highly respected by his neighbors. His death is deeply regretted by all. Our sincere sympathy goes out to the bereaved family.

The Schulenburg Sticker
Friday, April 25, 1918

Joe Kleiber Dead

Joe Kleiber, born in Germany 61 years ago, but a long time resident of Texas, died at 3:30 Tuesday afternoon at the home five miles south east of Schulenburg and was buried in the Catholic cemetery here Thursday morning, Rev. Father Meiser officiating.

His widow and five children – Rudolph, Mrs. W. M. Berger, Emil, Otto and Willie, survive him.  He was a member of the Catholic church, a Herman Sohn and a Catholic Knight.

Contributed by Rob Brown

LOUIS KLEIN

The Schulenburg Sticker
21 July 1966

LOUIS KLEIN RITES HELD AT HALLETTSVILLE

Louis Klein of La Grange, father of Myke Klein of Schulenburg, succumbed Sunday morning at the Renger Hospital in Hallettsville after a brief illness.

Funeral services were held Monday afternoon, July 18, 1966 at the Kubena Funeral Home in Hallettsville with burial in the Jewish Cemetery at Hallettsville. Rabbi Robert I. Kahn of Temple Emanu-El in Houston conducted the service.

An active businessman in La Grange for 43 years, Mr. Klein, 86, retired two years ago and since then had resided at the Moody Home in Galveston. He was the founder of Louis Klein & Son, La Grange dry goods store, now operated by his son, Larry Klein.

Born in Austria Dec. 23, 1879, he came to America at the age of one year with his parents, Jacob and Anna Leichter Klein. The family settled in New York. In 1923 he came to La Grange from Austin and opened the Louis Klein Store, in which he remained active for more than 40 years. He brought his sons into the business with him and assisted them in getting established in stores of their own in the SouthCentral Texas area.

Mr. Klein was a charter member of the La Grange Lyons Club, belonged to Masonic Lafayette Lodge A.F.&A.M. #34 and had served on the La Grange city council. He was a member of Temple Israel of Schulenburg.

Survivors are his sons: Myke Klein of Schulenburg, Larry Klein of La Grange, Moe Klein of Flatonia, Charles Klein of Columbus, Sid Klein of Smithville and Herman Klein of Texas City; a daughter, Mrs. Eli Rubin of Hallettsville; 21 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren. Also surviving are two sisters: Mrs. Mildred Eneman and Mrs. Lena Goldfarb, both of New York City.

His wife, the former Miss Raye Daum, preceded him in death on Aug. 6, 1958. They were married at Manor on March 10, 1901. A sister also preceded him in death.

MYKE KLEIN

The Schulenburg Sticker
14 Mar 1985

MYKE KLEIN FUNERAL HELD HERE MARCH 5

Myke Klein, age 83 years, 2 months, 4 days, of 506 Baumgarten, Schulenburg, passed away on Sunday, Mar. 3, 1985 at 9:05 p.m. at Youens Memorial Hospital in Weimar. Mr. Klein died after a 3-day illness of pneumonia.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, Mar. 6 at Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Chapel with burial following in the Hallettsville Jewish Cemetery. Rabbi Scott Rosenberg of Congregation Beth Yeshuyun in Houston officiated at the services and at the burial. Pallbearers included Leslie Lippman of Schulenburg and five nephews from Hallettsville, Houston and Dallas. Serving as honorary pallbearers were the Colorado Valley Shriners.

Myke Klein was born Dec. 27, 1901 in Austin, the son of Louis and Raye Klein. On Sept. 16, 1924, he married Anne Vogel in Brooklyn, New York. He lived in Fayette County for 60 years. He made his occupation as a merchant. He was a member of Temple Israel, Masons, Shriners, Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce and the School Board. He is survived by his wife, Anne of Schulenburg; two daughters and sons-in-law: Adele and Herbert Kalman of Amarillo and Marilyn and Harry Halpin; a sister, Ruth Rubin of Houston; three brothers: Charles of Columbus, Herman of Texas City and Moe of Flatonia; 4 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Larry and Sidney.

ALFRED KLESEL

Hallettsville Tribune
7 Jul 1967

Alfred Klesel, age 66 yrs., 4 months, succumbed Tuesday, June 20th at the Modern Nursing Home in Flatonia terminating an illness of nineteen months.

Funeral services were held from the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral chapel Friday, June 28 at 8:45 a.m. with continued services at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Schulenburg at 9:00 a.m. Rev. Hubert Janak officiated at the Mas and burial was in Schulenburg Catholic Cmetery.

Pallbearers were Chas. Kainer, Joe Kainer, Jack Klesel, Milton Shimek, Clarenc Klesel and Gary Klesel.

Mr. Klesel was born at Schulenburg on Oct. 5, 1901 as the son of August and Annie Klesel. On Oct. 22, 1923, he was united in marriage to Miss Eveline Heller in Ammannsville and the young couple settled in Schulenburg where they engaged in farming. He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Church. Knights of Columbus and Augustine Societies.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Alfred Klesel of Schulenburg; 3 daughters —Mrs. Louis (Emma) Nitschke, Mrs. Robert (Clara) Schindler of San Antonio and Mrs. William (Rene) Pastucha of Hallettsville; 3 sons—August J. Klesel of San Antonio, Alfred H. Klesel of Houston and Werner Klesel of Richmond; two brothers, Henry and Charles Klesel of Schulenburg; 3 sisters—Mrs. Annie Kainer of Schulenburg, Mrs. Hedwig Paach and Mrs. Adeline Nelson of San Antonio, and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2 brothers and one sister and one grandson.

FRANK KLESEL

The Schulenburg Sticker
Friday, May 10, 1962.

Last Rites Are Read For Frank Klesel

Funeral services for Frank Klesel, age 70 years, were held from the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Chapel Wednesday, May 2 at 8:45 a.m. with continued services at the St. Rose Catholic Church at 9 a.m. Rev. Eustace Hermes officiated and interment was in St. Rose Catholic Cemetery.

Mr. Klesel passed away April 30 at the family residence as a result of a heart attack.

Born June 24, 1891, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Klesel.  On October 15, 1912, we was united in marriage to Theresa Anders at Ammannsville.  He had been a member of the St. Rose Catholic Church.

Pallbearers were Gus Ruhmann, Eddie Watzlavick, Angelo Sbisa, Rudy Lobpries, Fred Klesel, and Alvin Anders.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Melvin (Annie) Lenz of San Antonio, Mrs. Gus (Janie) Klare of Houston, Mrs. Robert (Alice) Fauler and Mrs. Alfred (Stella) Pavlu of Columbus; four sons, Frankie Klesel of LaGrange, Gus and Robert Klesel of Schulenburg and Bennie Klesel who is stationed with the Air Force in England; two sisters, Mrs. Wm. Lobpries and Fannie Berger of Houston; a brother, Joe R. Klesel of Schulenburg and eight grandchildren.

Transcribed by Sandra Long Anders

LOUIS KLESEL

Weimar Mercury, 15 Oct 1904

Schulenburg, Oct. 10.—Louis Klesel, a young married man, while at the residence of his father-in-law, Mr. Kremling, this morning, in conversation with members of the family and apparently in good health, suddenly fell down and expired in a few seconds. A physidican was summoned and said death was caused by congestion.

THERESA ANDERS KLESEL

The Schulenburg Sticker
Friday, February 25, 1960.

Mrs. Frank Klesel Interred Here Monday

Funeral services for Mrs. Frank Klesel Sr. of this city were held from the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Chapel Monday, February 22 at 8:45 a.m. with continued services at the St. Rose Catholic Church at 9 a.m. Rev. Eustace Hermes officiated at the last rites and burial was in the St. Rose Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Jack Klesel, Charlie Schindler, Eddie Walzlavick, George Klesel, Alvin Anders, Angelo Sbisa, Fred Klesel and Willie Lobpries.

Mrs. Klesel, nee Theresa Anders, was born on December 19, 1887, at Dubina as the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Anders.  On October 15, 1912, she was united in marriage to Frank Klesel at Ammannsville and the young couple settled at Swiss Alp where they lived about two years before moving to Schulenburg.  Mrs. Klesel passed away February 19 at the family residence after suffering a heart attack.  She had reached the age of 72 years, three months and nineteen days.  She had been a member of the St. Rose Catholic Church.

Survivors are her husband, Frank Klesel of this city; four daughters, Mrs. Melvin (Annie) Lenz of San Antonio, Mrs. Gus (Janie) Klare and Mrs. Robert (Alice) Denney of Houston and Mrs. Alfred (Stella) Pavlu of Columbus; four sons, Frankie Klesel of La Grange, Gus Klesel of Schulenburg, Robert Klesel of Montana and Bennie Klesel, stationed with the Air Force in Puerto Rico; a brother, Anton Anders of Rosenburg and eight grandchildren.

Submitted by Sandra Long Anders

LOUISE KLIMICEK

La Grange Journal
Thursday, November 17, 1938

Miss Louise Klimicek

In failing health for the past 12 months, Miss Louise Klimicek of Ellinger, died Saturday, November 12, aged 53 years, 1 month and 21 days.  She had been a life-long member of the Catholic church, and was a daughter of Frank and Rosie Trchalek, immigrants from Czechoslovakia.  She was born near Ellinger, Sept. 21, 1885.

Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 4:00 o’clock, with interment at the Ross Prairie cemetery; Koenig Funeral Home in charge of the funeral.

Contributed by Rob Brown

DELIA & RUBY KLINE

See newspaper account of gin boiler explosion which killed Delia and Ruby Kline and others.

LUDWIG JOSEPH KLOESEL

The Weimar Mercury, February 23, 1934, page 1 and 3

Tragic Death of Ludwig J. Kloesel

The Mercury last week briefly mentioned the fact that Mr. Ludwig J. Kloesel, former popular resident of the Dubina community, had met death in the swirling waters of Cedar Bayou, near Baytown, while engaged in clearing timber, along with other CWA workers, from the banks of said stream. Particulars at the time were meager, but later on there came tidings that only emphasized the fact that this truly good man had indeed met death in a tragic manner.

The particulars as gleaned from newspaper reports and members of the family are about as follows: Mr. Kloesel, together with a number of other men, was crossing the stream on a long, to engage in work on the other side. As Mr. Kloesel was crawling across the log he lost his balance and toppled over into the stream, crying for help, as he was drowning in the chill waters. Several men went to his rescue. One of these, Harold Sullivan, was immediately attacked with cramps and came near drowning. Another man, Roy Littlefield, jumped into the stream, which was rapid and some fifteen feet deep at that point and had reached Mr. Klesel, when they became locked in an embrace that carried both to the bottom. Two other men jumped into the stream with ropes, but were unable to affect a rescue.

Men dived for the two lost men from the time they disappeared at 4 p.m., but it was not until 9 o’clock that night their bodies were finally located and dragged from the muddy waters of the stream. Even then every effort was made to restore life to them, but without avail. The scene of the drowning was two miles from a telephone.

The bodies were tenderly transported to their homes where arrangements for interment were planned. The body of Mr. Kloesel was brought to the Dubina community and laid to rest in the Dubina Cemetery Saturday morning, amid a great crowd of sympathizing, sorrowing relatives, friends and former neighbors. Rev. J. J. Hildebrand had charge of the funeral, assisted by Revs. John Anders of Praha and F. X. Wolf of Schulenburg. Rev. Anders said the requiem mass, Rev. Wolf delivered the German sermon, while Rev. Hildebrand held services in English. There were many and beautiful floral emblems placed on the grave.

The pall bearers for the occasion were Messrs. Frank and Albert Kloesel of Shiner, Ray Kloesel, Henry Kloesel and Willie Kloesel of Sedan and Alphonse Anders of Schulenburg.

Ludwig J. Klosel was born in the Sedan community, Fayette county, April 9, 1873. At the time of death he was 60 years, 10 months and 5 days old. He was united in marriage to Miss Mary Anders of Dubina on the 28^th of October, 1896. To this union nine children were born, of whom seven are living, six sons and one daughter. They are Ed, Herman, Ted, Louis, Ben, Frank and Marie, all living in Baytown except Ted, who lives in the Dubina community. His survivors are his widow, Mrs. Mary Kloesel, the seven children above named, three brothers, John Kloesel of Shiner, Frank and Fred Kloesel of Sedan, one sister, Mrs. Alois Lagledar of Bastrop, and three grandchildren. Mr. Kloesel lived in the Sedan section before and after he married, until 1901, when he moved to Mullin’s Prairie, near LaGrange, where he lived for ten years, then moved to the Dubina community. Here he resided until he moved to Baytown on the 29^th of December, 1929. He resided in Baytown up to the time of his death.

Mr. Kloesel was a farmer by profession, and followed that calling up to the time he moved with his family to Baytown. During the many years of his residence in this section, no man stood higher in the estimation of his fellow-men. Mr. Kloesel was a devoted, wonderful husband and father, a neighbor and friend whose presence lent cheer to every gathering where he was present, and as true a friend as any man ever had. His family, neighbors and friends all loved him, and in the tragedy that has brought untold sorrow to all, we join with hundreds of old time friends in extending sincere, heartfelt sympathy to them, with the earnest hope that a merciful Father will console them in their deep bereavement as He alone can.

Submitted by Sandra Long Anders

MARY M. ANDERS KLOESEL

The Weimar Mercury
February 17, 1966

Rites Held Here For Mrs. Kloesel, 92, of Baytown

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary M. Kloesel, 92, of Baytown, were held at Hubbard Funeral Home and St. Michael’s Catholic Church here last Thursday morning, with burial in the Dubina Catholic Cemetery.

Mrs. Kloesel, a former resident of Dubina, died Tuesday morning in a Baytown hospital. She had lived in Baytown the past 36 years and at the time of her death was living with her daughter and son-in-law, the Fred Kanas.

Mrs. Kloesel was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, the Catholic Daughters of America, St. Ann’s Society, the KJZT and the Legion of Mary.

Surviving are six sons, Edward L., Herman J., Theodore F., Louis E., Bernard S., and Fran J., all of Baytown; the daughter, Mrs. Marie B. Kana of Baytown; three brothers, Rev. John Anders of Cistern, Joe Anders of Schulenburg and Edward Anders of Weimar; two sisters, Miss Theresa Anders of Weimar and Sister Mary Firmina of Ennis; 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Submitted by Sandra Long Anders

MRS. ERNEST KLUMP

La Grange Journal, April 2, 1936  Pg. 7

Willow Springs, Mrs. Ernest Klump

Mrs. Ernest Klump passed to her eternal reward Monday morning at 7:00 o’clock, at the age of 61 years, 6 months and 9 days. Mrs. Klump suffered a stroke of apoplexy. Her remains were laid to rest in the old Town Cemetery at New Ulm, Tuesday morning, at 10:00 o’clock; Rev. Bosshard of Warrenton officiated at the home and at the cemetery.

Mrs. Klump was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Aurich, deceased pioneer settlers at New Ulm. She was born on the Aurich farm, one mile south of New Ulm, September 14, 1874.

On December 18, 1894 she was married to Ernest Klump. They made their home on a farm at Greenvine until 1901, after which they removed to the farm at Schoenau, on which Mrs. Klump, wither her husband, resided until her death.

The couple was blessed with four children; one child died at the age of 4 years. The children besides her grief-stricken husband, surviving, are: Mrs. Chas. (Hilma) Sommerlatte and Mrs. Davy (Elvira) Rinn of Schoenau, and Herbert Klump of Round Top. Elven grandchildren, four brothers and two sisters, survive her. Her brothers and sisters surviving her are: August Aurich of Ledbetter; Otto Aurich, (twin brother), A.G. Aurich, of New Ulm; Mrs. W.F. Krauss of Round Top and Mrs. Robert Klatt of Burton.

Our deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved ones.

Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed

JESSE KLUMP

La Grange Journal, Thursday, March 15, 1906

Baby Jesse

The six months old son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Klump, died Friday morning at the family residence in the western part of the city, after a brief illness.  Little Jesse was their only child, and ‘though they did all in their power, the little thread of life was severed, and another babe has gone to prepare a home for his loved ones.

The family are comparative strangers to our people, having but recently located here, coming to La Grange from Bartlett.  But in time of sorrow they found themselves to be strangers among friends.  A large number attended the obsequies Saturday afternoon at the new cemetery.  Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the bereaved parents.

Contributed by Rob Brown

CLARENCE EDWARD KNEBLIK

Houston Chronicle, 22 Jul 1974

KNEBLIK - Clarence Edward Kneblik, 42, passed away Saturday, July 20, 1974, after a lengthy illness.  Graduate of University of Texas.  Member of the National and Texas Societies of Professional Engineers.  Was a Sgt. in the Army during the Korean Conflict.  Survivors: Wife, Mrs. Delores Kneblik; sons, Curtis and Rod Kneblik, all of Houston; mother, Mrs. Frances Kneblik; sister, Mrs. Wilson Malcik, both of Temple, Texas; brothers, Raymond Kneblik of Garland, Texas, Theodore and Lee Kneblik, both of Albuquerque, New Mexico; a number of other relatives.  Services 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, Waltrip Chapel.  Remains then taken overland to Praha, Texas for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday service in the Praha Catholic Church.  Burial in Praha Cemetery.  Waltrip Funeral Directors, 1415 Campbell Road, 465-2525.

Contributed by Matt Cross

THEKLA MOELLENBERNDT KNEIP

The La Grange Journal, April 2, 1936 pg. 1

Former Citizen of Fayette County Dies at Mathis

Mrs. Henry Kneip, nee Miss Thekla Moellenberndt, died in the hospital at Mathis, Saturday morning, March 28, aged 53 years 8 months and 8 days. The body was brought through La Grange, Sunday and taken to the home of her sister, Mrs. Emma Albers, near Round Top, where funeral services where held at 2:30 o’clock in the afternoon. Interment was had at the Drawe cemetery. Rev. W. J. Kralik, pastor of the Round Top Lutheran Church, officiated.

Mrs. Kneip had been ill only a short time; she was born at Cistern, Fayette County, July 20, 1882. Surviving are her husband, Henry Kneip, four sons, Louis Kneip of Alice; Gus., Delwin, and LeRoy Kneip of Orange Grove, and one daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Kneip of Woodsboro; one sister, Mrs. Emma Albers of near Round Top, three brothers, Walter Moellenberndt of Round Top, Theo. Moellenberndt of La Grange, and Oscar Moellenberndt of Rutersville.

For many years the family lived near Round Top; two years ago they removed to Orange Grove. Pall bearers are Albert Voelkel, Felix Nitschke, Chas. Renck, Willie Renck, Leslie Kneip, Marcus Kneip.

Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed

ANTONE KNESEK

Galveston Daily News
20 Jan 1936, page 3

PIONEER FAYETTE COUNTY SETTLER TAKEN BY DEATH

Special to The News.
Flatonia, Tex., Jan. 19. – Antone Knesek Sr., aged 78, died at his home near Engle Friday. He was one of the early settlers of Fayette County. Funeral was held in the Praha Catholic Cemetery Sunday morning, Father John Anders officiating.

Contributed by Matt Cross

MARY KNESEK

Schulenburg Sticker, 20 Mar 1959

Mrs. Louis Knesek Interred Here Monday

Mrs. Louis (Mary) Knesek, aged 68 years and six months, passed away at Colonial Rest Home March 14, 1959 following an illness of more than six weeks.

Mrs. Knesek was born on September 15, 1890 at Novarad as the daughter of Frank and Clara Hajek. After growing to young womanhood, she was united in marriage to Louis Knesek who preceded her in death. She lived in Fayette County all her life and was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church. For a number of years she had resided at Colonial Funeral Home.

Funeral services were held from Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Chapel Monday, March 16 at 8:45 a.m. Rev. Lambert Laskowski officiating at Requiem Mass and graveside services with burial in St. Rose Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Ladge and Emil Knesek, Jno. A. Parma, Rudolph Kahanek, Alfred Hajek, and Ed. Hanzelka.

Survivors are two sons, Erwin Knesek of El Paso and George R. Knesek of Austin, two brothers, William and Ed. Hajek of Schulenberg and eight grandchildren.

Contributed by Matt Cross

GEORGE R. KNESEK

Schulenburg Sticker, 27 Mar 1959

Mr. George R. Knesek of 1611 Corona Dr. in Austin passed away on March 2 at the Veterans' hospital in Temple at the age of 47 years. He had been seriously ill about five weeks.

Funeral services were conducted from Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home Chapel, Monday morning, March 23 at 8:45 with continuing services at St. Rose Catholic Church at 9:00 Rev Eustace Hermes officiating at Requiem Mass and last rites, burial in St. Rose Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Henry Stavinoha and Irwin Giepner of Houston, Ray Lightner, Alex Malish, Van Zimmerhanzel and Emil Woytek all of Taylor.

Mr. Knesek was born to the late Louis and Mary Knesek on September 25, 1911 in Schulenberg. On April 8, 1937 he married Miss Bertha Skarke in Schulenberg. For the last 22 years he had been employed by Guggenheim Goldsmith Company in Austin. He was employed as a salesman for 13 years at which time his family lived in Taylor. His family moved to Austin in December 1950 due to his ill health and he worked in an office for the same company.

He was a member of the St. Mary's Cathedral in Austin and the Capital Rod and Gun Club.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Martha Knesek, two daughters, Georgene and Ann Marie Knesek and a son Edward Knesek all of Austin and a brother Erwin A. Knesek of El Paso.

Contributed by Matt Cross

LOUIS KNESEK

Schulenburg Sticker, 11 Jun 1948

Funeral Rites for Louis Knesek Held Thursday

Funeral Rites for Louis Knesek Jr., age 59 years were held at Schwenk-Baumgarten Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 8 at 9:00 a.m. followed by services at St. Rose Catholic Church, Father Leo Goertz officiating.

Mr. Knesek died on June 5, 1948 after an illness of only four days.

Deceased was born February 9, 1889 in the Middle Creek Section as the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alois Knesek Sr. In 1909 he was united in marriage to Mary Hajek and since that time had made their home in Schulenburg. For many years Mr. Knesek was employed by the city and for a number of years operated a taxi and also sold cottonseed. He was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church and former member of the Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department.

Surviving are his wife and three sons, George of Taylor, Eugene of Houston, and Erwin of Selfridge Field, Detroit, Michigan. Erwin was on leave at the time of his father’s death and did not arrive in time for the funeral but arrangements were made so that he might see his father before the grave was closed. Other survivors include three brothers, Frank of Ammannsville, Rud. of Wallis and Emil of Halletsville. One sister, Mrs. Mary Chumchal of East Bernard, his parents Mr. and Mrs. Alois Knesek of Schulenburg and four grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Louis Dybala, Ed Chudej, Ray Mitchan, Max Mazoch, Helmuth Getschmann, and Homer Miley.

Contributed by Matt Cross

ERNST KNIGGE

La Grange Journal
November 24, 1938

Ernst Knigge

Death came to Ernst Knigge, at his home in La Grange, Wednesday morning, November 16; ill for the past 5 months he had made a good fight, but yielded, his strength gone.  He had reached the age of 78 years, 6 months and 15 days.

Surviving are: Mrs. Anna Knigge, nee Vogt, his widow; one son, George Knigge of Houston, and two daughters, Mrs. John (Christel) Balzer of Schulenburg and Mrs. Frances Frierson of Bristol, Oklahoma.  One brother, Fred Knigge of Galveston and three sisters:  Mrs. R. T. Huettel and Mrs. Emmie Allison of La Grange, and Mrs. Elise Haygood of Menard, also survive.  There are 8 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at the family residence in La Grange, Thursday afternoon, November 17, at 2:30 o’clock.  The body will be taken to the Cedar cemetery for interment; Rev. R. Heise will officiate.  Koenig Funeral Home has charge of funeral arrangements.

Mr. Knigge was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Knigge, German immigrants who were among the early settlers of Fayette County.  He was born in Fayette County, south of La Grange, May 1, 1860, and was united in marriage with Miss Anna Vogt, a daughter of John and Mrs. Franciska Vogt of the old Cedar neighborhood.

Retiring from the farm 20 years ago the family removed to La Grange; for several years deceased engaged in the mercantile business, later sold his holdings.  He also served this precinct as public weigher for several terms.

Contributed by Rob Brown

Schulenburg Sticker
November 25, 1938

Funeral Services Held For Ernest Knigge

Funeral services were held for Ernest Knigge, age 77, at the family home Thursday afternoon November 17, with interment in the Cedar Cemetery.  Rev. R. Heise was in charge of the services.  Mr. Knigge passed away Wednesday, November 16, after an illness of about five months.  He came to this country from Germany at the age of twelve, with his parents who located in the Bluff community.  Later, as a young man, he moved to La Grange where he entered the hardware business.  He served the Precinct as public weigher for a number of years.  He is survived by his widow, two daughters, Mrs. John Balzer of Schulenburg and Mrs. Francis Frierson of Bristol, Okla; one son, George Knigge of Houston; three sisters, Mrs. R. T. Huettel and Emmie Allison of La Grange and Mrs. Alice Haygood of Menard; one brother, Fred Knigge of Galveston and eight grandchildren.  The Sticker extends sympathy to the Bereaved family.

Contributed by Rob Brown

ERNST KNIGGE, SR.

La Grange Journal
Thursday, August 15, 1907

Death of Ernst Knigge

For many weeks a patient sufferer, Ernst Knigge, Sr., one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of the county, died at his farm home three miles south of town Sunday morning.  The news although momentarily expected, still came too soon, and his many friends here were much pained to know that the cheerful ever friend ----------- to call friend, has been stilled.

Mr. Knigge, who was born in Hanover, Germany, September 12, 1835, came to America in 1863 with his then small family.  The life of a farmer appealed to him, and he located in Fayette county, near La Grange, where he resided continuously until death called him hence.  He was married to Miss Marie Appel January 29, 1858, at Hanover, Germany; had he lived until next January, would have been married fifty years.  His eldest son, Ernst Knigge, jr., who survives him will be married twenty-five years on that day.

Ten children were born unto the family of Mr. Knigge, three of whom have passed away.  Besides his widow, Ernst Knigge, jr., of Swiss Alps; Mesdames H. Helmcamp of near La Grange, and R. T. Huettel of this city, Theo. and Fred Knigge of Galveston; and Misses Emma and Elise Knigge are the chief mourners.  The funeral, under the auspices of the Hermann Sons Lodge, took place Sunday afternoon at the Cedar cemetery.  The funeral cortege was exceptionally large.  THE JOURNAL offers its sincere sympathy to the surviving relatives.

Contributed by Rob Brown

GEORGE FRITZ KNIGGE

The La Grange Journal
Thursday, April 24, 1947

Funeral Rites Held For George Knigge

Funeral services were held Sunday for George Knigge of Houston, who died there Friday.  Services were held at the home of his sister, Mrs. John C. Balzer at Schulenburg, and interment was in the Cedar Cemetery.  The deceased was the son of Mrs. Ernest Knigge.

Contributed by Rob Brown

GEORGE WILLIAM KNIGGE

The Houston Post
Sunday, April 20, 1947

George William Knigge, 57, of 1012 Fisher, died 3:50 p.m. Friday in a Houston hospital.  Survivors: Widow, Mrs. Gladys Knigge, sons, George, Julius and John Knigge; daughters, Miss Overil Knigge, Miss Loroine Knigge, one grandchild, all of Houston; sisters, Mrs. Francis Furguson, Bristol, Okla., Mrs. Crystal Balzar, Schulenburg; mother, Mrs. Anna Knigge, Schulenburg.  Services 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Schulenburg. Burial Schulenburg. Heights funeral home.

Schulenburg Sticker
April 25, 1947

George Knigge Dies In Houston

George Knigge, age 57 years, passed away in a Houston hospital on Friday, April 18, 1047 at 3:00 p.m.  Death resulted from a heart attack.  He had been in ill health for about 5 years.  Mr. Knigge was born at Swiss Alp on January 18, 1880, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Knigge.  He has been residing in Houston for a number of years.  Funeral services were held from the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Balzer on Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m., Rev. Emingholz of Weimar officiating.  Interment was in the Cedar Cemetery.  Surviving are his widow and five children, namely: George, Julius, John and Misses A. and Lorraine Knigge, all of Houston; his mother, Mrs. Anna Knigge of Schulenburg; two sisters: Mrs. John Balzer of Schulenburg and Mrs. Frances Frierson of Barstow, Oklahoma.

Contributed by Rob Brown

GLADYS GRAHAM KNIGGE

The Fayette County Record, June 17, 1966

Mrs. Knigge Rites Held Wednesday

Graveside services for Mrs. Gladys Graham Knigge, 64, were held at the Cedar cemetery near La Grange Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock.  The Rev. Jack W. Shoultz of Houston officiated.  Prior services were held in Houston Wednesday morning.

Mrs. Knigge, widow of the late George Knigge, expired in Houston, Monday.  She was a registered nurse, having worked in a Houston hospital and for the past 16 years was office nurse for a Houston doctor.

Surviving are two daughters, Sally Schmidt of Houston and Mrs. Aveill Dalitz of Acapulco, Mexico; one son, John G. Knigge and one step‑son, Julius Knigge, both of Houston; five sisters, Mrs. Maude Winf., Mrs. Blanche Dewberry, Mrs. Cynthelia Alsup, Mrs. Mariam Howard, all of Houston, and Mrs. Marie Bennett of' Dallas; three brothers, David Graham of Houston, William H. Graham of Port Sulphur, La. and Lawrence Graham of' Cleveland; and seven grandchildren.

Contributed by Rob Brown

HENRY KNIGGE

La Grange Journal, Thursday, August 30, 1900

Henry Knigge, a man of about thirty-five years, died Monday night of congestive chills at his home of the Bluff about four miles from Town.  Deceased was without family, but leaves parents and relatives to mourn.  The funeral took place Tuesday.

Contributed by Rob Brown

MARY APPEL KNIGGE

La Grange Journal, Thursday, January 23, 1919

Into Eternal Slumber

Elderly La Grange Woman Dies After Prolonged Illness

Early Monday morning Mrs. Mary, widow of the late Ernst Knigge, Sr., died at her residence in the eastern part of La Grange, after an illness that had lasted for several months, aged seventy-eight years and eleven months.  While not entirely unexpected, the news of Mrs. Knigge’s death was nevertheless a shock to her relatives, and her many friends residing at and near La Grange.  She was a good, Christian woman, beloved by all who knew her.  Tuesday morning the remains were taken out to the Cedar cemetery and placed to their last rest by the side of those of her husband.  She leaves four daughters: Mrs. R. T. Huettel, Mrs. Henry Helmcamp, Miss Emmie Knigge and Mrs. W. W. Ligon; three sons, Ernst of this city and Theo. And Fred of Galveston.  To these and the many grand children we offer our sincerest sympathy.

Contributed by Rob Brown

1ST LT. JIMMIE S. KNIGHT

Jimmie Knight Falls in Action on February 27

First Lieut. Jimmie S. Knight, 24, lost his life in combat in Germany on February 27. Jim Knight of La Grange, his father, was notified Saturday by the young officer's widow, who resides at San Antonio.

Lieut. Knight was with a cavalry outfit and was attached to the ninth army, currently fighting on the western front.

In his last letter received by his father, written on February 20, Lieut. Knight told of a seven-day leave he had just spent in London and how wonderful it was to again sleep in a real bed, "with clean, white sheets." It was also while in London, he said, that he learned of the birth of his daughter, Carol Jean, who arrived January 25.

The letter ironically concluded, " Tell everybody hello, and I hope this war will soon be over."

Jimmie was born at Somerville on March 26, 1920, but his parents moved to La Grange soon after he was born. He graduated from high school here with the class of 1939, and in 1943 was graduated from Texas A. and M. college. Shortly after graduation, he was called to active duty and attended officers' candidate school at Ft. Riley, Kansas, where he received his commission as a second lieutenant.

. . . united in marriage with Miss Sarah Jean Heil at San Antonio. He returned to Fort Riley, was next transferred to a camp in Georgia and then was stationed in Georgia and then was stationed in several other states prior to going overseas in October, 1944.

Young Knight received wide recognition over South-Central Texas in 1938 when, as a star end on the Leopard football team which won bi-district honors, he was chosen for a berth on the All - South Texas team.

He is survived by his widow and baby daughter of San Antonio; his father of La Grange; his mother, Mrs. Tillie Decherd of San Antonio; and a sister, Mrs. Bob Nesrsta of Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Read an account of his death and see a photo at WWII Memorials page

F. KNIPPEL

Galveston Daily News, 19 Mar 1894

F. KNIPPEL.

Fayetteville, Tex., March 18.—Mr. F. Knippel, an old and honored citizen of this community, died Friday night at about 11 o'clock at his residence near Fayetteville, after an illness of about six months. He leaves a wife and nine children. He was buried in the Fayetteville cemetery last evening at 4 o'clock by Fayetteville lodge No. ?609, Knights of Honor, of which lodge he was a charter member.

OLGA WUNDERLICH KNIPPEL

La Grange Journal
Thursday, April 3, 1958

Knippel Services Held Sunday

Funeral services were held Sunday March 23, at the Knesek Chapel at Fayetteville for Olga Wunderlich Knippel who died in her home in Fayetteville on March 21.  Mrs. Knippel was born on March 20, 1903, at Wied, Texas, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Wunderlich.

Contributed by Kathy Carter

REV. E. C. KNOERNSCHILD

La Grange Journal, Thursday, April 25, 1940

Rev. E. C. Knoernschild

Rev. E. C. Knoernschild, aged 44 years, pastor of the Freyburg Lutheran church for the past eight years, died at the La Grange Hospital Monday, April 22.  He had been a patient at the hospital for a few days.  Several weeks since, while visiting at Edna, Rev. Knoernschild fell from and was stepped upon by a horse, this injury, which later developed complications is believed to be responsible for his demise.

Deceased was from Augusta, Missouri; he graduated from the Concordia Seminary about 20 years ago, and immediately placed.  He is survived by his wife, nee Coop, and two daughters; and his parents.  The body was buried at Edna.

Prof. H. Studtmann, president of the Lutheran College at Austin, Rev. F. C. Stelzer, a former college mate now at Thorndale, and several other Lutheran ministers officiated at the services held at the parsonage at Freyburg, Wednesday.

Contributed by Rob Brown

LENA KNOLLE

La Grange Journal
March 22, 1934, page 3

Mrs. Lena Knolle Dies Wednesday Morning

Struggling with an admirable courage against slow, but continuous approach of death, Mrs. Lena Knolle died at her home in La Grange, Wednesday morning.  Mrs. Knolle was the widow of the late Dr. Robert Knolle of La Grange; two brothers, Max and Julius Schwarz of Schulenburg and several nieces and nephews and her son Dr. I. J. Knolle of LaGrange, survive.

Funeral services will be held at the family home on Jefferson Street, Thursday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock, with interment at the new cemetery.

Mrs. Knolle, in failing health for the past five months, sought relief by entering a hospital at Kerrville; only a short stay, the return journey to home meant obeisance to the inevitable.  With a patience most wonderful, at times cheerful, frequently not so; as the days came and went the visit of the Grim Reaper appeared more certain.  Before the blue of the night met the gold of the day, Wednesday, she fell asleep.

Friends sympathize with the son and other relatives; Mrs. Knolle had lived as a loving mother, not only to her son, but to the orphaned sons of her sister should live. She took the little sons of her sister, Mrs. Annie Alexander, under her protecting care, reared them to manhood and experienced the pleasure of seeing both enter the practice of surgery, proficient and successful; her son is practicing dentistry at La Grange.  It may be said  “She lived for her boys!”

What the realms above may entertain, what happiness there reigns, is taught to the human race in the Holy Book, and eternal hopes keep alive the thought that to those who follow the teachings of the Creator, are rewarded. The mystery is unsolved until the pilgrim reaches the mansions above. The good and kind deeds performed on earth are deemed to be rewarded. Those who knew Mrs. Knolle and her labor of love, comfort themselves with the belief that she will receive eternal peace.

Mrs. Knolle was 54 years of age at the hour of her death; her husband died six years ago, aged 54 years.

Transcribed by Connie F. Sneed

Kainer – Knolle

Kocich – Kurtz