ANNIE BRANECKY KOBLIZEK

Corpus Christi Times, 5 Sep 1959, page 6

Mrs. Annie Koblizek

Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Koblizek, Route 3, were to be held this weekend at Flatonia with burial there.

Justice of the Peace Peter Dunn ruled death due to drowning after she was found in a farm lake near her home early yesterday.

Surviving are her husband, Clem T. Koblizek; six daughters, Mrs. Alice Jones, Olgo, Julia, Valasta and Bertha Koblizek, all of Corpus Christi, and Mrs. Sofie Lint of San Francisco; five sons, Jerry of Vacaville, Calif., and Louis, George, Henry and Willie, all of Corpus Christi; two sisters, Julia and Adela Branecksy, both of Flatonia; four brothers, Ed, John and Bennie Branecksy, all of Flatonia, and Jim of Galveston, and two grandchildren.

Smith Funeral Home of Flatonia is in charge of arrangements, with Cage Mills Funeral Home here making the initial plans.

Contributed by Matt Cross

CLEM TOM KOBLIZEK

Corpus Christi Times, 8 Aug 1975, page 12C

Clem Tom Koblizek

Clem Tom Koblizek, 90, died at 8:15 p.m. Wednesday in a local nursing home after a long illness.

He had lived in Nueces County since 1903. He was born in Czechoslovakia and was a retired farmer.

Survivors include four sons, Henry, Willie, both of Corpus Christi, Louis and George, both of Texas; and six daughters, Mrs. Alice Mullanax of Midway Island, Mrs. Sofia Zimmerman, Mrs. Julia Dunn, both of Phoenix, Ariz., Mrs. Valsta Frazier of Kurth, Mrs. Olga Somger of Texas, and Mrs. Bertha Finney of Ft. Laonardwood, Mo.

Clifford Jackson Funeral Home on Kostoryz.

Clem Koblizek was buried in the Praha Catholic Cemetery. Contributed by Matt Cross

EMMA IDA KOCH

Victoria Advocate, 26 Dec 1976, page 14A

Miss Koch

FLATONIA - Miss Emma Ida Koch, 84, of Flatonia, died Saturday at a Schulenburg nursing home.

Services will be held Monday at 4 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church here. Burial will follow in Flatonia City Cemetery.

Survivors are two sisters, Miss Clara Koch and Mrs. Dora McCall, both of Flatonia, and several nieces and nephews.

Contributed by Matt Cross

HEDWIG M. (HATTIE) KOCH

Shiner Gazette, 29 Mar 1975

Miss Hattie Koch

Miss Hedwig (Hattie) M. Koch died on Wednesday, March 12, 1975, in the Shady Oak Rest Home in Moulton, at the age of 79 years, 4 months and 25 days.

Rosary was recited Wednesday night, March 12 at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel, where the body lay in state.

Funeral services were conducted in Sacred Heart Catholic Church Friday, March 14 at 2:00 p.m. by the Rev. Anthony Matula assisted by the Msgr. Edmund Bily of Cistern.

Burial was in the family plot in the Flatonia City Cemetery.  Serving as pallbearers were Johnnie Pechacek, Louis Greive, Joe Grieve, Frank Zouzalik, Louis Brunner and Herman Olle.

Miss Koch was born October 17, 1895 in Flatonia, Fayette County, Texas, daughter of William C. and Mary (Greive) Koch.  She had resided in Flatonia all of her life until she was confined in the rest home six years ago.

She is survived by three sisters, Emma Koch, Clara Koch, and Mrs. Dora McCall of Flatonia; also three nieces, Mrs. L. S. Fountain of San Antonio, Mrs. T. E. Jenkins of Dickinson, and Mrs. C. D. Yates of Kingsville; and 11 grandnieces, six grandnephews, and one grandnephew-in-law.

She was preceded in death by her mother, August 27, 1924; her father, April 8, 1965.

Contributed by Matt Cross

VLASTA LAUER KOCIAN

Weimar Mercury, 28 May 1943, page 1

Truck Driver Is Charged In Death Of Mrs. Kocian

A charge of negligent homicide was filed in the Fayette County Court in La Grange against W. A. Preseler, truck driver, in connection with the death of Mrs. Vlasta Kocian, who was killed when the car in which she was riding collided with a truck driven by Kocian.

Mr. Kocian, husband of the dead woman, was also badly injured as was their daughter, Anna, who received a fracture to both legs. The daughter is still in the Renger hospital at Hallettsville.

The accident happened a short distance west of Bob's place near Schulenburg. Pressler was also charged with driving without a merchant operator's license.

Vlasta Lauer Kocian, 7 Jun 1913-3 May 1943, is buried in Flatonia. Contributed by Matt Cross

AGNES KOCICH

The La Grange Journal
February 27, 1936 pg. 6

Miss Agnes Kocich

Miss Agnes Kocich, aged 54 years, passed away Wednesday, February 19. Funeral services were held Friday, February 21, from the St. John Catholic Church at 9:30 a.m. Interment was in St. John Catholic Church Cemetery, with Fathers Pustka and Kreuter administering the last sad rites.—Schulenburg Sticker

Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed

ANTON KOCUREK

Weimar Mercury
February 12, 1981

A. Kocurek Buried Here February 7

Funeral services for Anton J. Kocurek, 72 of Rt. 3, La Grange, husband of the former Grace Matthews of Weimar, were held Saturday, Feb 7, from the Koenig-Peel Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Masonic Cemetery here.
Rev. Clarence Oesreich officiated.
Mr. Kocurek, a milk hauler and farmer, died at his home Thursday, Feb. 5.
Born June 6, 1906, in Lavaca County, he was a son of Frank and Sophie (Vavrusa) Kocurek. He married Grace Matthews on June 6, 1935. They have lived in La Grange since 1944.
In addition to his wife, Mr. Kocurek is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Virginia Seay of Littleton, Colo., Mrs. Margaret Gro[h]man of League City, and Mrs. Patsy Starling of Anchorage, Alaska; five sons, Franklin Kocurek of La Grange, Roy and John Kocurek of Houston, Robert Kocurek of Kerrville and Don Kocurek of Richmond; 13 grandchildren ; one sister, Mrs. Christine Koubek of Skidmore; and one brother, Adolph Kocurek of Dallas.

From the files of Dorothy Albrecht

FRANK J. KOCUREK

Weimar Mercury, 31 Jul 1959, page 1

Frank J. Kocurek, 79, Lifelong Dubina Resident, Buried

Funeral services for Frank Joseph Kocurek, lifelong resident of the Dubina community northwest of Weimar, were held Wednesday morning, July 29, at Hubbard Funeral Home here, continuing at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church, Dubina.

Interment was in the church cemetery. Msgr. A. F. Drozd and Rev. Thomas O'Callaghan officiated.

Mr. Kocurek, a retired farmer, died at 2:50 p. m. Monday in the home that was his birthplace. He had suffered a stroke 12 days earlier.

He was a member of the Dubina church and the last surviving charter member of the Dubina SPJST Lodge, which he had served as treasurer for many years.

Born July 25, 1880, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kocurek, who were among the earliest to settle in the 103 year-old-community. After completing the church school at Dubina, he entered St. Edward's University at Austin to study music and accounting, and was graduated there in 1898. He was a well known musician in Dubina's prospering days and gave private music lessons. He married Miss Agnes Sassin there May 28, 1907.

His wife survives, along with 3 sons, Frank of Schulenburg, and Joe and Alphonse at home; 6 daughters, Mrs. Lidge (Martha)Hranicky, and Mrs. Daniel (Viola) Holub, all of Wallis, Mrs. Adolph (Josephine) Hajovsky of Caldwell, Mrs. Leslie (Agnes) Kosarek of Houston and Mrs. Jerry (Elsie) Kalina of Moulton; and 24 grandchildren. A sister, Mrs. Emilie Sacky, died in 1951.

Pallbearers were Lidge Hranicky, Richard Hranicky, Daniel Holub, Adolph Hajovsky, Leslie Kosarek and Jerry Kalina.

JOSEF KOCUREK

Colorado Citizen, October 18. 1883

Weimar Local Matters

A Bohemian by the name of Josef Kocurek, who lived near here, in what is called the Moravia neighborhood, was killed last Saturday evening by a negro fellow who claims his name is Ed Dunerson. He says his home is on Rabb’s Prairie, Fayette county. The facts as developed at the inquest held over the body of Mr. Kocurek, by W. H. Perry, Esp., are as follows: Some time since the father-in-law of Mr. Kocurek lost a horse supposed to have been stolen. About ten days ago the horse returned., Saturday Mr. Kocurek was at the village of Ammannsville, this negro rode up making inquiry of a horse of the discription[sic] of the one above mentioned. Mr. Kocurek told the negro that a horse of that character was in his neighborhood; and the negro bargained with Mr. Kocurek to give him $2.50 to deliver the horse. Mr. Kocurek then to make sure of the negro’s capture, got a friend,, and both armed with Winchester rifles, went to the pasture where the horse was and took him out. The negro claimed the horse, paid Mr. Kocurek the reward, and started off leading the animal. He was ordered to halt as the horse was claimed by other parties. This frightened the negro who began to run, Mr. Kocurek pursued him on horseback, and in trying to shoot to scare him a cartridge hung in the gun in such a manner that it could not be discharged He then ran up beside the negro and pulled him off his horse. Both parties came to the ground together, and in the scuffle the gun was dropped. The negro picked it up and before Mr. Kocurek could gain his feet the negro clubbed him to death with it, mashed his head to a jelly. The murderer was then captured by Will Ratliff with others, who happened to see the difficulty. The officers were immediately notified and arrived as soon as horse flesh could take them to the scene of the murder, by which time crowds of the murdered man’s neighbors began to gather, and it was with considerable bluff and persuasion that the officers could prevent the murderer from being mobbed. Mr. Kocurek was respected in the neighborhood, was a man of considerable means, about 35 years old. The negro was a young fellow, about 23 or 24 years old. He is now safe in the La Grange jail, and in due time will have justice meted out to him.

ROY W. KOCUREK

Fayette County Record
November 21, 1995, page 14

Kocurek

Funeral services for Roy W. Kocurek, 54, of Houston will be held at the Hubbard Funeral Home in Weimar, Tuesday, Nov. 21 at 1:30 p.m. Burial will be in the Masonic Cemetery in Weimar.

Mr. Kocurek died Saturday, Nov. 18 at his residence.

He was born in Hallettsville Oct. 18, 1941, the son of Anton and Grace (Matthews) Kocurek.

Surviving are his wife, Virginia of Houston; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Joan and Roy Landrum of Mississippi; Katharine and Frank Watson and Ginger Kocurek of Houston; and one grandchild, Roy Nathaniel Llandrum of Mississippi; his mother, Grace Matthews Kocurek of La Grange; four brothers, Franklin of La Grange, John of Houston, Donald of Richmond and Robert of Kerrville; two sisters, Margaret Grohman of League City and Patsy Starling of Alaska.

He was preceded in death by is father, Anton Kocurek; two sisters, Virginia Seay and Betty Jean Kocurek, and one brother, Anton Kocurek Jr.

Local arrangements are under the direction of the Hubbard Funeral Home in Weimar.

Weimar Mercury
November 23, 1995, page 2

[Additional information]
Funeral services were held Monday, November 20, at Christ United Methodist Church, in Houston, with Rev. Paul Stalnaker of Christ United Methodist Church officiating. An additional service was held on Tuesday, November 21, at Hubbard Funeral Home in Weimar . . .

He was employed as a lineman with IBEW Local Union No. 66. He served in the Marine Corps. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Houston, AM Vets, and American Legion Post No. #521, Pasadena.

From the files of Dorothy Albrecht

CLEMENTINE CATHERINE (TINNIE) DECEMBER KOEHL

Jun 1976 San Antonio newspaper clipping

KOEHL

Mrs. Tinnie C. Koehl, age 83, died Sunday. Survivors: Sons, Frank E. Koehl, Lionel R. Koehl, both of San Antonio, Kenneth F. Koehl, San Diego, Calif.; 4 grandchildren: 5 great grandchildren. Service Tuesday at 3 o'clock in the Colonial Chapel of the Porter Loring Mortuary, the Rev. Harry Bamberger officiating. Pallbearers: Dr. Michael Koehl, Stephen Koehl, Dr. Gary Koehl, Michael McCarley, Jules Gerlich, Grady Russell. Honorary pallbearers: John Martin Magruder, Danny Magruder, Edward Johnson, Collas Smeiser. Interment in Sunset Memorial Park. Arrangements with Porter Loring, 11101 McCullough 227-8221.

Clementine December Koehl was born 13 Nov 1892 at Biegel and died 13 Jun 1976 in San Antonio. She was the youngest daughter of Rudolph December Sr. and Amelia (Molly) Meyer December. Contributed by Judy Koehl

ELO KOEHL

Colorado County Citizen, September 22, 1949

Elo Koehl, Former Ellinger Man, Dies in Wharton Sunday

Elo J. Koehl, 65, former sheriff of Wharton county, and native of Ellinger, was buried Monday afternoon in Wharton.  He died at his home Sunday morning. 

Mr. Koehl’s sister is Mrs. Nolie Glithero of Columbus.  He is also survived by his widow, daughter Mrs. Joe Magruder Jr. of Pasadena and son Eugene T. Koehl of Houston, another sister and 2 brothers.

Elo John Koehl, 14 Jul 1884 - 18 Sep 1949, was the eldest child of Eugene and Mary (Birkmann) Koehl. He married Louise December on 31 Oct 1906 in Ellinger.  He and his brother-in-law, J. W Prasifka, owned a merchandise store there until about 1919, when they moved to Wharton with their families. He was the sheriff of Wharton County from November 1934 to 1 January 1939. Contributed by Judy Koehl

EUGENE KOEHL

La Grange Journal, 14 Nov 1901

Death of Eugene Koehl.

Eugene Koehl, aged forty-one years, died very suddenly a this [sic.] home in Ellinger Sunday afternoon from heart failure. Mr. Koehl had been sick for several days and on the day of his demise informed his wife he was feeling much better. The family left the room of the sick to enjoy the afternoon tea and Mr. Koehl arose to respond to a call of nature. As he was in act of crossing to the opposite side of the room he fell to the floor, caused by congestion of the heart. The family rushed to his rescue, and did all that loving hands could do, but death claimed him in a few minutes.

Mr. Koehl was born and raised at Ellinger and enjoyed the good will and friendship of every man, woman and chid in that community. In 1872 he became the husband of Miss Mary Birkmann and five children are the result of this union—three boys and two girls. At the time of his demise Mr. Koehl was the proprietor of a general merchandise store and enjoyed an extensive trade.

The funeral took place Monday afternoon from the family residence. The remains were taken to the Catholic church where Rev. Father Clapic officiated, and thence to the cemetery where they were tenderly committed to mother earth under the auspices of Hermann Sons lodge of which he was a member and the funeral cortege was the largest ever witnessed in that neighborhood, over 100 vehicles making it nearly a mile in length.

Besides the $1,000 insurance carried in the O.D.H.S. lodge, the deceased was insured in an old-line company for $2,500. The JOURNAL's sincere condolence is extended to the bereaved.

Contributed by Judy Koehl

EUGENE T. KOEHL

From an undated newspaper clipping:

KOEHL

Eugene T. Koehl, 62, 1808 Jackson Drive, Arlington, Texas, passed away Saturday at his residence.  Native of Wharton, Texas.  Houston resident for 31 years.  Arlington resident eight years.  Employed as purchasing agent for Curtis-Mathis.  Member of the Catholic Church.  Survivors:  Wife, Mrs. Louise Rau Koehl of Arlington; daughters, Miss Debbie Koehl of Arlington, Mrs. Phyllis Wilson, Pensacola, Fla.; sister, Mr. J. M. Magruder Jr. of Houston; two grandchildren.  Rosary will be recited 7:30 p.m., Monday, Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Chapel.  Funeral Mass 10 a.m. Tuesday St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 5800 Buffalo Speedway, Rev. J. D. Connolly, celebrant.  Interment Garden of Gethsemani.  Pallbearers:  Frank Ford, Danny Magruder, John Martin Magruder III, Frank Koehl Jr., Lionel Koehl, R. J. Prasifka.  Honorary pallbearers:  John Hudeck, Joe Hudeck, George Rau Jr., Russell Rau, Jim Churchwell.  Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home, 6900 Lawndale Ave., 928-5141.

The same obituary appeared in several papers, including the Houston Chronicle and the Houston Post.  The clippings are undated, but he died on 25 October 1969. Eugene Theodor Koehl was born in Ellinger to Elo John and Louise (December) Koehl.  The family moved to Wharton about 1919, when his father and his uncle,  Joseph Prasifka, decided to move their merchandise store, Koehl and Prasifka, from Ellinger to Wharton in search of better opportunities. Contributed by Judy Koehl

FRANK KOEHL

La Grange Journal
Thursday, April 19, 1934, Page 1

FRANK KOEHL DIES FROM PISTOL SHOT WOUND, FRIDAY

Frank Koehl, aged 24 years, 4 months and 22 days, was brought to the La Grange Hospital last Friday morning, in a dying condition, having been shot in the head with a pistol, his own act.  When found by his father, Henry Koehl, he was unconscious.  In the hope to save his life he was rushed to the Hospital, but within a few hours, passed away. 

Cause for the rash act was not learned by Journal reporter; funeral was held at Ellinger Saturday morning, Rev. Raska officiating.  He is survived by his father and several brothers and sisters.

Transcribed by Connie F. Sneed

FRANK KOEHL

San Antonio Light, 21 Mar 1963

KOEHL

Frank Koehl, age 75 of 417 Harmon, died Wednesday of a local hospital. He was a member of San Antonio Lodge No. 1079, A. F.&A.M.; Harmonia Lodge No. 1, Sons of Hermann for over 50 years, and was a ?0 year member of the Order of Retired Telegraphers. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Tinnie Koehl; sons, Frank E. Koehl, Lionel R. Koehl, both of San Antonio, Kenneth F. Koehl, San Diego, Calif.; sister, Mrs. Joe Prasifka, Wharton, Texas, ? grandchildren. Service Saturday at 2 o'clock at the Porter Loring chapel with the Rev. Robert S. Tate Jr., officiating. Interment in Sunset Memorial Park under the auspices of San Antonio Lodge No. 1079, A.F.&A.M. Arrangements with PORTER LORING.

Frank Koehl was born 23 Jun 1887 at Ellinger and died 20 Mar 1963. He was the son of Eugene and Mary Birkmann Koehl. Contributed by Judy Koehl

HUGO KOEHL

Colorado Citizen, 25 February 1886, p. 2

KILLING NEAR ELLINGER.—Last Sunday night a ball was given at Live-oak Hill, two miles from Ellinger, in Fayette county, at which there was a considerable gathering from the neighborhood.  During the night a disturbance occurred, in which Hugo Koehl, a Bohemian, was killed by Fritz Meyer.  Several reports have been mede [sic] of the affair, and we do not know that we have the right one, but it appears that Koehl and several companions had been requested to make way for some ladies, which they refused to do, whereupon Meyer went up and overturned their seat.  Incensed at this, Koehl attacked Meyer with a knife, cutting him severely, while another of Koehl’s comrades had him by the leg trying to throw him down, and driving Meyer into a corner.  Meyer then drew his pistol, shot and killed Koehl, fired at his comrade, wounding him seriously, though not dangerously, and fired the third time at another of the Koehl party, missing him.  Meyer made no attempt to escape.

Hugo Koehl was the sixth child and fourth son of Peter Koehl (Sr.) and Anna Catherine Schroer.  Neither was “Bohemian”, as Peter immigrated from the Thur River Valley of Alsace (which was governed by Germany in the 1880’s), while Anna was from “Silesia, Prussia”. Hugo was born 13 July 1864 and died 22 February 1886. He is buried beside his father, who had died in 1883, in the cemetery at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Ellinger, where his tombstone notes, in German, that he was “murdered by Fritz Meyer”. Contributed byJudy Koehl

JACOB KOEHL

Undated newspaper clipping

ELLINGER

By Mrs. D. A. Juren

History of Jacob Koehl

Funeral services for Jacob Koehl, 94, were held Monday morning, Dec. 26, at the family residence, with continuing services at the Immaculate Conception Church at Hostyn Hill, with Rev. A Gorek officiating and assisted by Rev. Jos. Klobouk of Needville and Rev. S. A. Zientek of La Grange.  Burial was in the Hostyn Hill Cemetery.

Mr. Koehl passed away at his home near Ellinger, Friday night, after an illness of two weeks’ duration.  He was born at Saint Marie, Alsace, France and was only eleven months old when his family came to America.  Landing at New Orleans, they continued their journey by boat to Houston and by ox-team to their destination in Colorado Co., settling at Frelsburg, where his father bought some land and they were engaged in farming.

Mr. Koehl was reared at the point of the pioneer settlement of the family and his education was acquired at Frelsburg, with a priest of the Catholic Church, as his teacher.  Under this preceptorship, he was prepared for teaching himself and was an assistant teacher at Live Oak Hill, caleld [sic] “Old Ehlinger.”  For five years succeeding this, Mr. Koehl drove a team for his cousin, Mr. Ehlinger, freighting between “Old Ehlinger” and Columbus, this being previous to the advent of the railroad.  When he stopped freighting, he clerked in a gneral [sic] store for his cousin at Live Oak Hill and then he was engaged in the butcher business on his account for two years.  Then he started farming.

Mr. Koehl made his first home as a married man at Ross Prairie, but the following year, removed to the Colorado River bottoms.  His first home here was a frame house 14 x 16, with back room and gallery.  Several of his children were born there.  He lost his wife there and then ceased farming for 12 years.  Following the period, he was away from the farm, Mr. Koehl served as cotton weigher at Ellinger and at the same time, as deputy sheriff, and he was also engaged in Merchandise here in Company with Charles W. Ehlinger for four years.  Then he sold out his stock and bought his present farm of 646 acres and has continued to carry on active and successful farming.  The Koehl farm is part of the Petty League, and is practically all bottom land.

Several years ago he raised the old frame two-story home and built a nice new modern home.

Mr. Koehl was first married in the fall of 1872, to Miss Nancy Meyer, a daughter of John H. Meyer.  She died at his first home here leaving him three children.

Mr. Koehl married Miss Antonia Neitzen [Meitzen] in the fall of 1881, who died in 1888, leaving him four children.  On Feb. 24, 1891, he was united in marriage with Miss Mary Krenek.  There were eight children born to them.  One son, Jacob met with accidental death at the age of 20 years.

His wife preceded him in death two years ago.  His son, Eddie and wife, Mary, were making their home with him since his wife’s death.

Surviving are six sons, Max of Houston, Charles of El Campo, Eugene of Fayetteville, Rudolph of Alleyton, William and Eddie of Ellinger; four daughters, Miss Bessie Koehl of San Antonio, Mrs. A. F. Samolhy of Boling, Mrs. Fred Zapalac and Mrs. Jerome Walla of Ellinger; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Mr. Koehl was one of Ellinger’s oldest citizens and was highly respected in this vicinity and had a large number of acquaintances and friends. He was a member of the Hermann Sons lodge in Ellinger.

While Jacob Koehl died 26 December 1947, he was buried on 29 December 1947 according to his death certificate, contradicting this article. His parents were Jacques (Jacob) Koehl (b. 28 July 1818) and Mary Anne Kibler (b. 8 Sept 1813), who married 16 June 1845, and had five children, two of whom died shortly after birth, all in Saint-Amarin, Haut Rhin, Alsace, France.  The three children who remained—baptized in Saint-Amarin as Walbourg b. 1 July 1847, Joseph, b. 26 December 1850, and Jacques (Jacob) b. 15 April 1853—and their parents arrived from Le Havre in New Orleans on the “Milan” on 17 January 1854, as shown in “Germans to America” v. 6 p. 275. (See “Robert Behra’s relatives with roots in Alsace, Lorraine and Saarland” on Rootsweb “World Connect” for this and for further information on the Alsatian ancestry of this family and Jacob’s uncles, Peter and Joseph, and aunt, Maria Anna Koehl Ehlinger, who also immigrated, following Mrs. Ehlinger’s husband, Joseph.) Contributed by Judy Koehl

JACOB KOEHL, Jr.

The Weimer Mercury, July 11, 1911.

Galveston News Special:  Ellinger, July 3.—Jacob Koehl Jr., aged 18 years, broke his back today making a high dive into the river. The water was shallower than he supposed, and he struck the sand with his head. Fred Wagner, a companion, after a hard struggle, succeeded in getting him out of the water. At present he is in a very precarious condition, being paralysed from the chest down.

The Weimar Mercury, August 11, 1911.

Ellinger News Items.

Jacob Koehl of Ellinger, who hurt himself in the river which in swimming and who was taken to a San Antonio hospital, is reported very low at present.

Jacob Koehl [Jr.] of Ellinger, aged 19, died November 3, 1911, in Ellinger of a broken back, according to his death certificate, signed by A P. Knolle, M. D.  He was the son of Jacob Koehl and [Mary] Krenek. Contributed by Judy Koehl

JOE KOEHL

The Weimar Mercury, November 11, 1905

Ellinger, Nov. 1.—Joe Koehl, a German farmer and stockman, a well known citizen, died Monday night, and his remains were laid to rest at the Catholic cemetery at Live Oak Hill by Rev. Joseph Chromcik of Fayetteville Tuesday afternoon.  Mr. Koehl got hurt by a kicking and jumping horse while riding from town last Saturday night, which caused his death.  He leaves a wife and eight children and parents (of whom both are over 90 years of age) and many friends.

This is probably the son  of Jacob Koehl “Sr.” and his wife, Mary Anne Kibler Koehl, who immigrated from Alsace in 1854 with several children, including a Joseph born 29 Septembr 1850 in Saint-Amarin, Haut Rhin, Alsace. Contributed by Judy Koehl

LILLIE KOEHL

Weimar Mercury
18 Apr 1908, page 4

Fayetteville, April 13.—Miss Lillie Koehl, daughter of Mr. Jacob Koehl, residing near Ellinger, died at her home at 11:30 o'clock Saturday morning, and was buried here in the Lutheran cemetery at 4 o'clock Sunday evening, Rev. Heiser officiating. Miss Lillie Koehl was born and reared near Ellinger, and was 20 years and 6 months old. She died after an illness of about two months.

Contributed by Judy Koehl

MARY BIRKMANN KOEHL

Nollie, Mary Birkmann, and Carrie Koehl

La Grange Journal, August 7, 1941

ELLINGER SECTION

D. A. Juren, Agent and Correspondent

AGED CITIZEN PASSES

After an illness of about four months, Mrs. Mary Koehl died Tuesday morning, Aug. 5.  Mrs. Koehl had been a life-long resident of Ellinger.  Her pleasing disposition and affectionate kindness toward all will be remembered by her many friends.

Surviving are her three sons, Elo Koehl of Wharton, Frank Koehl of San Antonio, and Emil Koehl of here; two daughters, Mrs. Nolie Glithero of Gladden and Mrs. J. W. Prasifka of Wharton; two sisters, Mrs. C. W. Ehlinger and Mrs. Louise Beyer, of Ellinger.  Mrs. Koehl was about 80 years of age.

E. C. Jecmenek Funeral Home was in charge of the funeral which was held Wednesday afternoon at 4:00 o’clock; interment was made in the Ehlinger cemetery at Hostyn, near Ellinger.  To the bereaved survivors we extend sincere sympathy.

Mary Birkmann Koehl was the fourth child and first daughter of Henry Birkmann (originally Bergmann) and his wife, Nancy Ellerbusch.  She was born 13 August 1862 in Ross Prairie, and baptized at St. John’s Lutheran Church on November 2, 1862, as no. 24 for that year.  She married Eugene Koehl 17 July 1883. After his death in 1901, she supported her family by running “The German Hotel” in Ellinger, where she was famous for her cooking. Contributed by Judy Koehl

ROBERT KOEHL

Undated clipping, probably from The Huntsville Item, in March, 1920

Robert Koehl

The editor was indeed sorry to learn of the death of his old time friend, Robert Koehl, who died at the residence of his brother-in-law, Dr. C. J. Schramm of Fayetteville, Wednesday of last week at the age of 52 years.  Deceased was born in the Brushy settlement, Colorado County, where he grew up to manhood.  In 1893 he went to El Campo where he engaged in business and where he met and married his wife who preceeded [sic] him in death about ten years.  His staunch and manly character soon gained friends for him and as a result, he was elected sheriff of Wharton County by the White Men’s Party, which office he held for six years.  He leaves two daughters, both in college, to mourn his death besides sisters and brothers.  Bob Koehl, as he was familiarly called by his friends, was a good man, a kind and devoted husband and father, a loving brother, a true dependable friend and an upright citizen. Peace to his ashes!

Robert Koehl was a son of Peter Koehl (who immigrated from the Thur River Valley in Alsace, France, in 1839) and his wife, Anna Schroer (who immigrated from Silesia, Prussia). He was born on December 25, 1865, according to his death certificate, at “Fayetteville, Texas”, and died on March 3, 1920, in Fayetteville. His wife was Florence Duffy, who died 7 June 1907. Robert Koehl was the sheriff of Wharton County from September 1, 1905 to November 3, 1914. Afterwards, he was a traveling salesman of automobile supplies. He left two daughters, Katherine and Ada Koehl. Contributed by Judy Koehl

ADOLPH M. KOEHLER

The Schulenburg Sticker
Friday, October 24, 1947

A. M. Koehler Buried Here Monday

Adolph M. Koehler, age 69 years, eight months and twenty-five days, passed away at the family residence here on Saturday, October 18, following an illness of about a year’s duration.

Mr. Koehler was born January 23, 1878, in the Bluff community of Fayette County, as the son of Emil Koehler and Louise Willrich Koehler.  He was a life-long resident of Fayette County.  On December 24, 1909, he was united in marriage to Miss Emma Schulz at La Grange and they have lived in Schulenburg since that time.  Mr. Koehler was a painter and interior decorator by profession.  “Monte” as he was affectionately called by friends and relatives alike, had during his life time done interior decorating work in almost every home in Schulenburg.  He was a member of St. Paul’s Church.

Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Emma Schulz Koehler, and three sons, Arthur Koehler of Beeville, Ivan Earl Koehler of Crockett, and Marvin Koehler of San Antonio.  Surviving also are three sisters, Mrs. Elsie K. Mensing, Mrs. Ann K. Kirsch and Mrs. Hedwig K. Gebhardt, all of La Grange; two brothers, Arthur Koehler of La Grange and George Koehler of West Point.

Funeral services were held on Monday, October 20 at 3:00 p.m. from the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, with the pastor, Rev. J. G. Mueller officiating.  Interment was in the City Cemetery.

Out of town people attending the funeral services of A. M. Koehler Monday were:  Mr. and Mrs. George Koehler, West Point; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gillum, Mrs. Elsie Mensing, Mrs. Annie Kirsch, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Koehler, Mr. and Mrs. Werner Lampe, Weldon Mensing, La Grange; Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Wied, Mrs. Paul Schulz, Miss Ida Schmidt, Nordheim; Miss Jewell Schulz, Misses Rosalie and Irene Brossmann, Houston; Clyde Schulz, College Station; Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Hingst, Lindenau; Mrs. And Mrs. H. A. Schulz, Mr. and Mrs. Hy. Buckest, Mrs. Theresa Scott, Victoria; Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Sommer, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Piehl, Woodsboro; Paul A. Schulz, Beeville; Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Mertz, Hallettsville; Mrs. Amanda Huffaker, San Antonio; Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Groos, New Ulm; Mrs. Bertha Conner, San Antonio.

Contributed by Rob Brown

ARTHUR H. KOEHLER

The La Grange Journal
Thursday, April 3, 1952

Arthur H. Koehler, Businessman Here 38 Years, Succumbs

Arthur H. Koehler, 79, widely known retired La Grange businessman, passed away at the hospital here Monday after a lingering illness.

Funeral services were held Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the chapel of the Koenig Funeral Home with Rev. C. P. Owen of the First Presbyterian Church officiating, and interment was in the New City Cemetery.

Mr. Koehler was born on the bluff on Dec. 10, 1872, son of the late Emil Koehler and his wife, nee Louise Willrich.  He was united in marriage with Miss Emilie Sladczyk on Feb. 1, 1899.

Mr. Koehler 38 years ago joined his brother-in-law, the late Fritz Vogt, in the livery stable business then known as Vogt & Co.  They then went into the feed business and after Mr. Vogt’s passing, Mr. Koehler became the sole owner.  He sold the business about four years ago to John G. Freudenberg, and it now goes by the name of Johnny’s Feed Store.

He was also very active in civic and city work, and was vice president of the First National Bank of La Grange for a number of years.

Surviving are his widow; a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Egon Koehler of Tulsa, Okla.; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Kirsch, Mrs. Heda Gebhardt and Mrs. Elsa Mensing of La Grange; a brother, George Koehler of West Point; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Contributed by Rob Brown

ANNA LUEDERS KOEHLER

La Grange Journal
February 11, 1909

Another Called Home.

The sad news was brought to town early Tuesday morning that Mrs. Geo. Koehler had died at the home of her parents the evening before, leaving a bright little baby girl and a heart‑broken husband, parents and other relatives to mourn her departure.  Mrs. Koehler, was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lueders, and during her entire lifetime up to within about one year of the present date, had been a strong and healthy person, never knowing the ill effects of sickness.  Some months ago she became ill from dropsy, and during the intervening time she had received the best of medical attention, but to no avail.

At all times she bore her affliction with great fortitude, cheerful and always the same jolly person that had made for her so many - - -  She began to show signs for the worse, and instead of the puffed appearance that was hers for the past several months she became very poor, and partial paralysis followed the birth of her little babe. Monday night she passed away.

The young husband who was born and reared a few miles from town has been in the employ of the Alexander  Grocery Company since their residence here and the two seemed to be very happy. They had purchased the lots in the Southern part of the city from Mr. Lueders and erected thereon a neat little cottage, which due to the sudden change of health of the deceased they were unable to occupy. As the patient grew worse she was taken out to the home of her parents and there died as above stated.  The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon, and the remains were carried to William's Creek cemetery, and there interred.  To the surviving relatives and the young husband we extend our sincerest sympathy.

Contributed by Rob Brown

EGON KOEHLER

The La Grange Journal
Thursday, July 29, 1948

Egon Koehler, 48, Dies in Oklahoma

Egon Koehler, 48, prominent Tulsa, Okla. Club man and president of the Power Machinery Co., died shortly after noon Saturday in a Tulsa hospital.  He had suffered a heart attack July 20 on a train enroute to Tulsa from New York City.

He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Koehler of La Grange.

Born in La Grange, he graduated from high school here and from Texas A&M College.  In 1922 he moved to Bartlesville, where he was employed by the Cities Service Oil Co.  Eight years later he moved to Tulsa, serving as vice president of the Moorlane Co. until 1940.

The Power Machinery Co. was then formed by Mr. Koehler.  He was the sole owner.  He was a member of the Presbyterian Church of La Grange.

In September Mr. Koehler would have celebrated his 22^nd year of marriage to Lillian Carleton Koehler.

Funeral services were held Monday at 10 a.m. at Stanley’s Funeral Home in Tulsa.  Burial services were held at Bonham, Texas, Monday at 5 p.m.  Attending the last rites from here were Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Koehler, Harry Vogt and Mrs. W. B. Loessin.  The four were enroute to Tulsa Saturday, when they received the message of Mr. Koehler’s passing in Denton.

Contributed by Rob Brown

EMIL KOEHLER

La Grange Journal
November 18, 1920

HIS WISH FULFILLED

Death Claimed An Old Fayette County Citizen Sunday Evening

As per his wish expressed to the writer some months since, that when his name should be called, he would  not linger but drift peacefully into the last sleep, Emil Koehler died Sunday night at the family home in the northern part of La Grange.  Death followed quickly after he had made known his illness — within a few hours. As was his custom and habit, and in which he ever found a great deal of pleasure, Mr. Koehler, apparently and  in the very best of spirits, and jovial as was his nature, left the house and looked to the feeding of his chickens. It was when he essayed to return into the house that he was stricken and had to be assisted. In spite of the fact that medical aid was secured, he soon began his last earthly sleep. Near the eleventh evening hour he received his wish, he fell asleep and passed out of the knowledge of all things earthly.

Mr. Koehler was man whom to know was to love and admire; he had long since passed the usual allotment of years granted to mortals, and maintained his ever friendly disposition, always ready to extend the greeting to his fellow man, and carrying with him an atmosphere of good cheer.  We had all grown so accustomed him each morning and listen to his welcome voice, that now his absence will be noted by everybody.  He was born in Halberstadt, Germany on the eighth day of April 1837, and grew to manhood in that country. 

In 1864 the deceased emigrated to America and landed in New York where he remained for one year and then came to Texas and located at Bluff, in this county, where he engaged in farming.  In the year 1871, December 22, he was united in marriage with Miss Louise Willrich of the Bluff community, and to them were born eight children, all of whom, with the widow, survive.  These children are: Arthur Koehler of LaGrange, Mannie Koehler of Schulenburg, F. W. Koehler of Houston, Mrs. J. Gebhardt of LaGrange, Mrs. Alex Morre of Elgin and George Koehler of La Grange. Eleven grandchildren will also miss good old grandpa.

Tuesday afternoon the funeral was held from his late residence, and the remains were interred at the new cemetery, Rev. R. Heise conducting the ceremonies. May his rest be peaceful.

Contributed by Rob Brown

EMILIE SLADCZYK KOEHLER

The Fayette County Record
August 24, 1956

Mrs. Emilie Koehler Dies Here Tuesday

Mrs. Emilie Koehler of La Grange died at Fayette Memorial hospital here Tuesday at the age of 79.

Funeral services were held at the Koenig Funeral Home Thursday morning with the Rev. Martin Thomas of the Presbyterian church officiating.  Burial was in the La Grange City cemetery.

Mrs. Koehler was born in the Cedar community on September 14, 1876, daughter of V. C. and Roselie Navrath Sladczyk.  On February 1, 1899 she was married at Bluff to Arthur H. Koehler, prominent in business here, who died in 1952.

She is survived by a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Egon Koehler of   Tulsa, Okla.; a sister,       Mrs. Hugo Ehlers of La Grange; and a nurnber of nieces and nephews.

Contributed by Rob Brown

EMMA LENA SCHULZ KOEHLER

Schulenburg Sticker
Friday, February 24, 1950

Mrs. E. Koehler Passes Away

Mrs. Emma Martha Lena Schulz passed away in the Didear Rest Home in Yorktown on Tuesday, February 21, 1950, at the age of 60 years, 3 months and 13 days.

Mrs. Koehler was born as the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Schulz in Schulenburg on November 9, 1889, and spent her entire lifetime here.  She had been in ill health since June of this past year and had been in Yorktown only a short time.

Being born and reared here, she was known to most all of the people of this area.  She had many true and sincere friends who regret to learn of her death.  She was a devout member of the church and took an active part in church work.  It was in 1904 that she joined the Union Church in Schulenburg, which has now been changed to St. Paul’s Church.  Ever thoughful of those about her, she lived a true Christian life.  On December 24, 1909, she was united in marriage to A. M. (Monte) Koehler at La Grange.  Mr. Koehler preceded her in death, having passed away on October 18, 1947.

Survivors include three sons, Arthur Koehler of Beeville; Ivan Koehler of Crockett; and Captain Marvin Koehler, who is stationed with the U. S. Occupational Forces in Stuttgart, Germany; her mother, Mrs. Sabina (Emil) Schulz, Sr., of Schulenburg; one sister, Mrs. Leafa Nierlich, of this city; six brothers, Emil, Otto, Herbert, and Charles of Schulenburg; Herman Schulz of Victoria; and Paul Schulz of Beeville; and two grandchildren.  Her husband, her father, two sisters and one brother preceded her in death.

The remains will lie in state at the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home until 12:00 noon on Friday, then at St. Paul’s Church from 12:30 o’clock until 2:00 o’clock, service time.

Interment will be in the Schulenburg City Cemetery with Rev. John Mueller of the St. Paul’s Church, in charge of the service.

Contributed by Rob Brown

MRS. FRITZ KOEHLER

La Grange Journal, Thursday, January 29, 1929

Another Is Called Hence

Mrs. Fritz Koehler died at her home at Schulenburg last Monday afternoon, following a brief illness from both the “flu” and pneumonia.  The news was messaged to her son, J. F. Koehler of La Grange Monday night and came, while not entirely unexpected, as a great shock.  Mrs. Koehler had been in very good health, and shortly after the holiday week became ill; despite ---------- of both nurse and physician, she grew worse, and on Monday afternoon her spirit journeyed over that vast expanse to join the mate she parted with five years ago when death claimed Fritz Koehler, Sr.  The funeral was held Wednesday morning at ten o’clock, Rev. Wolf officiating.  Mrs. Koehler was 80 years, 4 months and 19 days old when death claimed her.

Last August, as she completed her eightieth birthday she had all of her children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren at the family home, and there was enjoyed a day that few experience in this span of life.  She had received the happy greetings and good wishes of all for the holiday week, and then, as it is so frequently destined, took to her bed and ended her earthly pilgrimage.  Age destroys not the fact that she was the mother, children, with family responsibilities cannot forget the sacrificing guardian who watched over them in their infancy and youthful days, the pain that death causes, is felt by all.

Mrs. Koehler was born in Neu Stadt, Tafel Tichte, Bohemia, August 18, 1848, and came to America in 1871, the family locating near Hallettsville.  In 1915 they removed to Schulenburg, and there, five years ago, she was bereft of her husband.  There was born to Mr. and Mrs. Koehler, seven sons and five daughters, two of them died in early youth.  The living children are:  Mrs. Gus. Spies, Weiting; J. F. Koehler, La Grange; Mrs. Otto Fertsch and Fritz Koehler, Westhoff; Adolph Koehler, Breslau; Mrs. Otto Zappe, Hallettsville; Henry Koehler, Swiss Alp; Mrs. Hy. Forster, Schulenburg; Willie Koehler, Moravia, and Miss Annie Koehler, who lived with her at Schulenburg.  There are also twenty grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren who will miss dear old Grandma Koehler.

Contributed by Rob Brown

FRITZ W. KOEHLER

The Houston Post, Tuesday, June 3, 1947

Fritz W. Koehler, 58, of 1810 Haver, died 4 a.m. Monday in his home.  Member of the United Commercial Travelers of America in the real estate loan business.  Survivors: Widow Mrs. Irma Koehler, daughter Miss Agnes Louise Koehler, son, Hilmer Koehler all of Houston, brothers Arthur Koehler, La Grange, George Koehler, West Point, Adolph Koehler, Schulenburg, sisters Mrs. Elsie Mensing, Mrs. Ann Kirsch and Mrs. Heda Gebhardt all of La Grange, two grandchildren.  Services 3 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of the Hyde Park funeral home with the Rev. D. Baltzer officiating.  Burial in Forest Park cemetery.  Pallbearers D. C. Woodley, A. H. Crabb, J. E. House, Frank Shelden, George W. Fleet and Francis Phair.  Hyde Park funeral home.

Contributed by Rob Brown

GEORGE KOEHLER

The La Grange Journal
Thursday, October 23, 1952

Geo. C. Koehler, West Point Merchant Is Laid To Reat

George C. Koehler, well known West Point merchant, passed away at the local hospital on Tuesday of last week.  He was 70.

Mr. Koehler, a Fayette County native, was a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church, having been confirmed by rev. R. Heise in 1915.  He was a traveling salesman for about 20 years, representing Wm. D. Cleveland & Sons of Houston and the Alexander Grocery Co. of La Grange.  He entered business at West Point 19 years ago, and continued it actively until his demise.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Emma Young Koehler of West Point; a daughter by a previous marriage, Mrs. Roy Gilliam of La Grange, a granddaughter, Mrs. Robert Boyles of China Lake, Calif.; and three sisters, Mrs. Elise Mensing, Mrs. Hedwig Gebhardt and Mrs. Anna Kirsch, all of La Grange.

Funeral services were held Thursday at 2:30 PM at the Koenig Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. H. T. Flachmeier officiating, and burial was in the New City Cemetery.

Contributed by Rob Brown

JOE F. KOEHLER

La Grange Journal
Thursday, January 2, 1947

Joe Koehler Dies Suddenly Sunday

Joe F. Koehler, resident of La Grange  ------- passed away suddenly Sunday at the hospital following a stroke.  He was 71.

Funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Koenig Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. R. Heise officiating  and burial will be in the New City Cemetery.  Koenig Funeral Home directed.

Mr. Koehler was born in Lavaca County Aug. 18, 1875 and in 1900 was married to Miss Louise Bollmeyer at La Grange.  For many years Mr. Koehler was deliveryman for the SP Railroad here.

He leaves his widow; four sisters, Mesdames Mary Spies of Witting, Tonie Fertch of Westhoff, Lana Zappa of Hallettsville and Ida Foerster of Houston; and four brothers, Adolph of Breslau, Fritz of Westhoff, Henry of Freyburg and Willie of Moravia.

Contributed by Rob Brown

LOUISE BOLLMEYER KOEHLER

La Grange Journal
Thursday, August 21, 1947

Mrs. Joe F. Koehler Expires Here Sunday

Mrs. Louise B. Koehler, 78, widow of the late Joe F. Koehler, passed away Sunday at her home here.

Mrs. Koehler, nee Bollmeyer, was born Jan. 20, 1869 at Frelsburg, and at the age of four moved to Fayette County with her parents.  In 1900, she was united in marriage with Joe F. Koehler, who preceded his wife to the grave on Dec. 30, 1946.

Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Sophie Hinke of Austin; and two brothers, Louis Bollmeyer of La Grange and August Bollmeyer of Taylor.

Contributed by Rob Brown

LOUISE WILLRICH KOEHLER

The La Grange Journal, Thursday, November 9, 1944

Mrs. Louise Koehler

Mrs. Louise Koehler, relict of the late Emil Koehler, died Tuesday, Nov. 7, aged 94 years, 10 months, and 8 days.  Funeral services were held in the chapel of the Koenig Funeral Home, Wednesday afternoon.  Interment was made in the new city cemetery, Koenig Funeral Home in charge.

Mrs. Koehler, a daughter of George Willrich, immigrant from Germany, was born in the Bluff community, Fayette County, Dec. 29, 1849; she was united in marriage with Emil Koehler in 1871, living her entire life in and near to La Grange.

Surviving are her four sons, Arthur of La Grange, Adolph of Schulenburg, George of West Point and Fritz Koehler of Houston; her daughters, Mrs. Elise Mensing, Mrs. Anna Kirsch and Mrs. Hedwig gebhardt of La Grange, and one sister, Mrs. Anna Groos of San Antonio.

Contributed by Rob Brown

ELVA MARGUERITE OEDING KOENIG

Fayette County Record
September, 2003

Elva Marguerite Oeding Koenig was a lifetime resident of the Black Jack Springs/ O'Quinn community where she lived with her husband John Henry Koenig since building there home by hand in 1967 just off FM 609. Prior to that Elva and John Koenig lived nearer to Swiss Alp, Texas where they had a home since their marriage on January 24, 1933. Prior to her marriage, Elva lived with her family in Glidden, Texas as well as Abbott's Grove near present day Ammannsville, Texas.

Elva survived her husband “Johnny” who predeceased her in 1984 by almost 20 years and had an active life with her family consisting of two sons, Rodney and Weldon Koenig, her five grandchildren, Erik Koenig, Chris Koenig, Jennifer Koenig Hill, Jon Todd "JT" Koenig, and Andrew Koenig, as well as her great-grandson, Drew Koenig, and countless other relatives.

Elva was very active in her church, the United Evangelical Lutheran Church in Swiss Alp, Texas just up the road from Black Jack Springs/ O'Quinn, where she played the organ for many years. This church is the second oldest Lutheran congregation in Texas.

Elva was also the precinct election judge until the Black Jack Springs precinct was folded into the La Grange precinct. She also raised crops and cattle for many years, as well as tended to her vegetable and flower gardens for which she won many blue ribbons in the Fayette County Fair.

Elva will be greatly missed by all who knew her and will continue to live on in the hearts and memories of those who loved her.

Note: Wife of John H. Koenig, Daughter of Paul and Margaret Munke Oeding, Sister of Felix and Archie Oeding, Niece of Louis & Alma Oeding (all, except Archie, are also buried in the Black Jack Springs Cemetery.)

Photo and obituary contributed by Jon Todd Koenig

JOHN AUGUST KOENIG

Fayette County Record, June 18, 1957

JOHN A. KOENIG, 79 INTERRED SATURDAY

John August Koenig, 79, long-time resident of this area, passed away Thursday at Fayette Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services were held Saturday at 4 p.m. at the Koenig Funeral Home chapel with Rev. F. Erhard Eilers officiating.  Burial was in the La Grange City cemetery.

Mr. Koenig was born in Eversten near Oldenburg, Germany, on July 9, 1877, son of Johann Anton and Dorothea Dinklage Koenig.  He came to Fayette County with his mother and younger brother and sister when he was 12 and had lived here since.  He was united in marriage with Miss Mary Klaevemann at Freyburg on Dec. 2, 1902.

A retried farmer, Mr. Koenig is survived by his widow; three daughters, Mrs. Edwin Niemeyer and Mrs. Milton Wessels of La Grange, and Mrs. Frank Krischke of Schulenburg; seven sons, Charles G. of Cleveland, Robert G. and Hermann F. of Houston, John H. of Black Jack Springs, Willie Lee of Garland, Paul E. of Corpus Christi and Walter Koenig of El Campo; one brother Charles Koenig of Waxahachie; 22 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Photo and obituary contributed by Jon Todd Koenig

JOHN HENRY KOENIG

Fayette County Record
May 29, 1984

KOENIG

John Henry Koenig, 75, of Rt. 3 La Grange passed away Sunday in MD Anderson Hospital in Houston.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. at the United Evangelical Lutheran Church in Swiss Alp with the Rev. Clements Richards officiating.  Interment will be in the Black Jack Springs Cemetery.

Mr. Koenig, a farmer and rancher, was born Nov. 3, 1908 in Black Jack Springs.  He was the son of the late John August and Mary (Klaevemann) Koenig.  He was united in marriage with Elva Marguerite Oeding in 1933 in the Swiss Alp Lutheran Church.

Mr. Koenig was a director of the Fayette County Fair Assn and the Engle Mutual Insurance.  He served as an election judge for 57 years and held a number of offices in the United Evangelical Lutheran Church.  He spent his entire life in this area.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Elva M. (Oeding) Koenig of Black Jack Springs, two sons, and daughters-in-law, John Weldon and Nancy (Sowa) Koenig of Vienna, VA and Rodney Curtis and Rebecca (Todd) Koenig of Houston; three sisters, Helen Niemeyer and Myrtle Wessels both of La Grange, and Hattie Krischke of Schulenburg; five brothers, Charles Koenig of Cleveland, Herman Koenig of Houston, Bill Koenig of Garland, Paul Koenig of Austin, and Walter Koenig of El Campo; and five grandchildren, Christopher, Erik, Jennifer, Jon Todd and Andrew.

Koenig-Peel Funeral Home, Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

Photo and obituary contributed by Jon Todd Koenig

JOHN R. KOENIG, SR.

La Grange Journal
January 9, 1936

John R. Koenig, Sr. Dies at La Grange After Long Illness

Saturday night, John R. Koenig Sr., aged 77 years, 3 months and 12 days, died at the family home in the Eastern end of La Grange; he had been in failing health for several months, but not always abed. The fore part of the past week he drifted into a comatose condition, and death came to relieve him.

John Koenig was born and reared in La Grange, he was born September 23, 1858, and for a number of years was a smithy, his business place and workshop located on West Travis Street, not the property of the Janssen Brothers. He retired in the year 1913.

He was united in marriage with Mrs. Minna Meyer on January 4 1881 and to this union there was born eight children, on son Max, preceding his father in death, November 23, 1890. The living children are Aug. W. Koenig of La Grange, John R. Koenig, Jr., Joe S. Koenig of Austin, Mrs. Ella Clark and Mrs. Eleanora Perkins of San Antonio.

Mrs. Koenig died June 30, 1913; on June 14, 1921 he was married to Miss Anna Eckel who with the sons and daughters, eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild survive.

Funeral Services were held at the family residence Sunday afternoon at  3:30 o’clock, Rev J.E. Roth of La Grange, speaking English and Rev. Carl Baer of Waldeck, in German. The attendance of relatives and friends was very large. Interment was has at the new cemetery. Pall bearers were: John F. Taylor, T. Lee Smith, John Schwake, W.L. Taylor, Louis Eck, and B.F. Harigel.

Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed

MARIE "MARY" KLAEVEMANN KOENIG

Fayette County Record
October 12, 1976

MRS. KOENIG RITES HELD HERE SUNDAY

Funeral services for Mrs. Marie “Mary” Koenig, 93, of 305 S. Monroe were held Sunday afternoon at four o’clock at the Koenig Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. F. E. Eilers of Shiner officiating.  Interment was in the La Grange City Cemetery.

Mrs. Koenig died in Fayette Memorial Hospital Friday.

The deceased, a resident of La Grange for the past 25 years, was born at Freyburg on February 12, 1883, the daughter of the late Christian and Meta (Joost) Klaevemann.  On Dec. 2, 1902 she was united in marriage with John August Koenig at Freyburg.  Mr. Koenig preceded her in death on June 13, 1957.

Surviving are:  three daughters, Mrs. Edwin (Helen) Niemeyer and Mrs. Milton (Myrtle) Wessels, both of La Grange, and Mrs. Frank (Hattie) Krischke of Schulenburg; six sons, Charles G. of Cleveland, John H. of Black Jack, Herman F. of Pasadena, Willie Lee of Garland, Paul E. of Austin and Walter of El Campo.  Two sisters, Mrs. Minna Stoever of Nordheim and Mrs. Callie Hertel of Schulenburg; 22 grandchildren, 46 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.

Five brothers, Henry, Carl, Willie, Adolph and Herman Klaevemann; one son, Robert Gerhard Koenig; and two great-grandchildren preceded her in death.

Photo and obituary contributed by Jon Todd Koenig

HOWARD WAYNE KOEPKE

La Grange Journal, October 19, 1944

Howard Wayne Koepke

Little Howard Wayne Koepke, only child of Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Koepke of this city, died at the LaGrange Hospital Tuesday night after a two-days’ illness at the age of 4 years, 11 months and 22 days. 

His funeral will take place this Thursday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock from the Koenig Funeral Home, with interment in the new cemetery, Dr. Guy B. Duff officiating.

His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Koepke, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Spittler, and Mrs. and Mrs. Louis Koepke, all of LaGrange, mourn his going.

Transcribed by Judy Koehl

LEON KOEPKE

Colorado County Citizen, 16 May 1963, page 8

Leon Koepke Dies Here; Burial In La Grange

Last rites were held Sunday afternoon in Jecmenek Funeral home in Ellinger for Leon Koepke, 70, who died in Columbus hospital Friday after an illness of about 2 months. Rev. Francis Kolar of the Hostyn Hill Catholic church officiated and burial was in La Grange. Rosary was recited Friday and Saturday nights in the funeral home and mass was said at 6:30 Friday morning in the Hostyn Hill church.

Mr. Koepke was born in Oldenburg July 14, 1892, a son of Theo and Lena Voelkel Koepke. He spent most of his life in the Ellinger community, working in the C. W. Ellinger store for a long time and later for Hruska Bros. He and his wife operated their own store before he retired about 4 years ago.

He is survived by his wife, the former Amanda Koehl; 3 daughters, Mrs. Charles Rau and Mrs. Raymond Untermeyer of Columbus and Mrs. Charles Kovar of Lafayette, La.; 2 sons, Jay Allen Koepke and John Ray Koepke, Houston; 10 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mrs. W. L. Taylor of Houston and Mrs. F. A. Becker of Ellinger and one brother, Arthur Koepke of Ellinger.

Pallbearers were his nephews, Henry Dungen, Delvin Becker, Earl Taylor, Bobby Schobel, Adolph Kasmiersky and Bill Jurecka.

Mrs. KOEPKE

Shiner Gazette, 30 Nov 1893

—DIED. – A. C. Koepke received a telegram Friday stating that his mother was dead at her home in Warrenton. He left at once accompanied by his family for Warrenton and the heartfelt sympathy of his hosts of friends accompanied him. His mother was seventy-two years old at the time of her death and not having known of her illness, her death was all the greater shock to him. The funeral took place, Saturday, Nov. 25th.

Contributed by Matt Cross

CHARLES KOETHER

Fayette County Record, Feb 19, 2008

Koether

Funeral services for Charles Koether, 53, of La Grange were held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Feb 17, 2008 at St Paul Lutheran Church with Rev. Sid Roden officiating. Burial was in the the La Grange City Cemetery.

Koether died in Austin Heart Hospital Thursday, Feb 14.

He was born Dec 31, 1954 in Weimar, the son of Glenn Charles and Dorothy Jean (Freudenberg) Koether. He married Carolyn Richter June 21, 1980 in La Grange. Koether loved baseball and was the starting pitcher on the 1973 State Baseball Championship Team of La Grange High School. He was a founding member of the La Grange Baseball Association and participated in the Optimist Club, The Independent Cattleman’s Association, Farm Bureau, and St Paul Luther Church Council, where he volunteered his energy to people and organizations including frying fish for the Volunteer Fire Department and running chains at the high school football games.

Survivors include his wife; daughter, Brooke Koether and boyfriend David Smith; Brittany Koether and boyfriend Wes Canada; son, Blake Koether and fiancée Candice Polasek; parents; sister, Bonnie Sladek and husband Erwin; Sandra Weikel and husband Jimmy; and Rhonda Koether; brother Don Koether, all of La Grange; brother-in-law wayne Richter and wife Belinda of La Grange; sisters-in-law, Jean Harbers and husband Ted of West Point, Misty McCowan and husband Thomas of La Grange; and mother and father-in-law, Doug and Dorothy Richter of La Grange.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Memorials may be made to the La Grange Baseball Association, Attention: Thomas Supak, PO Box 25, La Grange, Tx 78945.

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

Contributed by Gene L. Freudenberg

HERMAN KOETHER

La Grange JournaL
Wednesday, October 19, 1977

Koether

Funeral services for Herman Koether, 84, of Carmine were held Sunday, October 16, at 4:00 p.m. in the Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Carmine with Pastor Stephen Clark officiating.  Burial was in the Carmine Cemetery.

Foehner Funeral Home of Burton was in charge of the arrangements.

Mr. Koether was born in Washington County Nov. 25, 1893, the son of Conrad and Caroline Toelle Koether.

Mr. Koether was never married, was a farmer and rancher, and lived near Carmine all his life.  He was a resident of a Giddings nursing home the last few years.

He passed away in Lee Memorial Hospital in Giddings on Friday, October 14.

Mr. Koether was a member of the Quade-Werchan American Legion Post 338, Round Top-Carmine, and was also a member of the Barracks 611 of Round Top-Carmine and a member of the Martin Luther Lutheran Church of Carmine.

He is survived by one sister-in-law, Mrs. Leonie Koether of Carmine and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and six brothers.

Serving as pallbearers were Henry Koether, Jr., Peter Belle, Joe Belle, David Belle, Milton Fischer, and Billy Joe Jankowiak.

Contributed by Rob Brown

MARY NOLLKAEMPER KOETHER

La Grange Journal, Thursday, February 17, 1938

Mrs. Mary Koether

Mrs. Mary Koether, 76 years of age, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. E. W. Schneider, of Poth, Texas, Saturday.

Mrs. Koether was born at Cedar in this county; her maiden name was Miss Mary Nollkaemper; she was a sister of Otto and Julius Nollkaemper of La Garnge.

Interment took place at Poth Sunday afternoon from the Lutheran church in that city.  She leaves three daughters, two sons and five brothers.

Otto and Julius Nollkaemper, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Steinmann, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Webb of La Grange, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Will Nollkaemper of Flatonia, attended the funeral at Poth, Sunday afternoon.

Contributed by Rob Brown

C. KOJOK

Weimar Mercury
16 Jul 1898

Flatonia, Tex., July 8.—A telegram received here today stated that C. Kojok had been drowned, he being a passenger of the ill-fated French line La Burgogne, which went down Wednesday.

Kojok was a resident of this city and owned a large store here, which was headquarters for traveling peddlers. Kojok was going to Syria to be married, after which he intended touring the world, before returning here.—Express Special.

Kojok was at one time a merchant of this city, being a member of the firm of Anton & Kojok. He, in company with sixty other Syriabs, was en route to his old home. Of the sixty, only eight were saved.

MARGARET FAREK KOLODEJCAK

DEATH’S TOLL

Mrs. Margaret Kolodejcak, aged 89 years and 1 month, died Tuesday, March 26, at the home of her son-in-law, J. B. Kubala; funeral services will be held Friday morning, March 28 at 9:00 o’clock, at the Kubala home near Hostyn; Requiem Mass will be conducted by Rev. Paul P. Kaspar at the Holy Rosary Catholic church at 9:30 o’clock. Interment will be made in the churchyard cemetery, Kroll Funeral Home in charge.

Deceased was born in Czecho-Slovakia and immigrated to America at the age of 4 years; she was bereft of her husband in 1924; she is survived by two sons, Adolf Kolodejcak of Kurton and John of Cameron; 8 daughters, Mrs. J. B. Kubala of Hostyn, Mrs. Joe Baca of Seymour, Mrs. John Urban of Waco, Mrs. Vinc Zalmon of Axtel, Mrs. Anton Borak of West, Mrs. Mary Kaluza, Mrs. Jacob Zalmon and Mrs. Agnes Sury of Fayetteville; 57 grandchildren, 81 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great grandchildren. One daughter, Mrs. Julia Odatical, died in 1939; and one son, Paul Kolodejcak, died in 1896.

155 Descendents

Recorded in the report of deaths in this issue of the Journal is the name of Mrs. Margaret Kolodejcak, who died at Hostyn, south of La Grange, Tuesday. Her age is the first interest, she was 89 years and 1 month old; the next mention is that she was the mother of 12 children, 10 of whom are living. The other descendents are 57 grandchildren, 81 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great grandchildren. The statistician, who chronicles “believe it or not” news, may find here an unchallenged record, a list of descendants greater than in any section of Texas.

Contributed by Nell Lindquist

JOHN KOLAR

Weimar Mercury, 4 Jun 1904, page 2

Flatonia, May 28. — John Kolar, a wealthy and highly respected citizen of this place, died suddenly this morning at 10 o'clock. He was the owner of the Flatonia Oil Mill and leaves a large family. He was taken with something like cramp colic and, although the best medical aid was summoned, he expired in a short time. His sudden death was a great shock to the community.

Shiner Gazette, 8 Jun 1904

Mr. John Kolar, proprietor of the Flatonia oil mill, died on Saturday May 28th, very suddenly of congestion of the brain. He was 51 years old and leaves a wife and nine children.

Contributed by Matt Cross

FRANK ALOIS KOLEK, SR.

The Weimar Mercury
Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005

Frank Kolek Sr. Funeral Services Held Aug. 25

Frank Alois Kolek Sr., 93, of Weimar died Aug. 23 at the Parkview Manor.  Funeral services were held Thursday, Aug. 25 at St. Michael Church with Father John Bily officiating.

Interment followed at Dubina Cemetery.

Frank was born Sept. 11, 1911 in Fayette County to John and Mary (Dlohy) Kolek.

He attended Radhost Public School, Hostyn Parochial School until seventh grade.

Frank married Sylvia Marek on Oct. 20, 1936 in Dubina.

Mr. Kolek was a member of the KJT and was the secretary and treasurer of the KJT for many years.

Frank passed away very peacefully.  He was a dairy farmer from 1936-56.  He raised greenhouse tomatoes for 20 years and worked a lot with his garden and sold his vegetables at the Farmers Market in Columbus.  He grafted most of the pecan trees on his farm and many around the Weimar area.

Mr. Kolek spent his last four years at the Parkview Manor where he enjoyed playing dominoes.

He enjoyed his polka music and sang in a Czech Choir for many years.  He also was a very good taroc card player.  He was a gymnast in his younger years and enjoyed baseball very much.  He loved the Astros and went to many games.

His grandchildren, great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild were the light of his life.

Mr. Kolek lived in the Weimar area for 69 years.  He also lived in Hostyn and Fayette County. 

He is survived by his son Frank Kolek Jr. of Weimar; four grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

He is preceded in death by his wife, four brothers and three sisters.

Pallbearers where Travis Kocurek, Brandon Kocurek, James Kolek, Ricky Ramirez, Jim Anders and Brian Anders.

Honorary pallbearers were Edwin Joe Anders and Dean Kocurek.

Transcribed by Sandra Long Anders

JULIA KONECNY

Weimar Mercury
January 2, 1953

Julia Konecny, 76, Dies In Rest Home; Buried Here Monday

Funeral services for Miss Julia Konecny, 76, who died Friday in St. Anthony Rest Home at La Grange, were held Monday morning from Hubbard Funeral Home and St. Michael’s Church here with Rev. Clarence Leopold officiating. Interment was in St. Michael’s cemetery.

Miss Konecny was a native of Europe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Konecny. Her parents had brought her to Texas at the age of 2, settling at Dubina. She had lived in Colorado and Fayette Counties ever since, making her home in Weimar the past 35 years.

Her only survivor is a sister, Mrs. Hermina Vasek of Strawn, Texas.

JULIA MUZNY KONVICKA

La Grange Journal, Thursday, June 27, 1957

Mrs. Konvicka buried Tuesday

Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Konvicka were held Tuesday from the Koenig Funeral Home Chapel and continued services at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  Burial was in the La Grange City Cemetery.  Msgr. S. A. Zientek officiated.

Mrs. Konvicka was born in Weimar on Feb. 14, 1889, was married to Joe Konvicka in Columbus.  She had lived in La Grange for 18 years.

She is survived by two sons, Henry of La Grange and Joe of Egypt, Texas.  One daughter, Mrs. Lillie Malchik, preceded her in death.  She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Justine Turner of Houston; and five brothers, Willie Muzny of Galveston; Henry, Elo, and Theofil Muzny of Houston and Albert Muzny of Ellinger.

Contributed by Rob Brown

ANNIE HELENA KIRCHHOFER KOOPMANN

Fayette County Record, 28 Dec 1965

Funeral For Mrs. Koopmann

Funeral services for Mrs. Annie Helena Koopmann, 71, were set for Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the St. Paul Lutheran Church with the Rev. H. T. Flachmieir officiating and burial in the La Grange City Cemetery.

Mrs. Koopmann expired at the Fayette Memorial Hospital Saturday.

Born at Plum on February 27, 1894 the deceased was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Koopmann [should say Mr. and Mrs. John Kirchhofer]. On November 22, 1917 she was united in marriage at Prairie Valley with Henry Koopman, who preceded her in death on May 9, 1944.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Rufus Altmann of La Grange; one son, Edwin Koopmann of La Grange; four sisters, Mrs. Minnie Koopmann, Mrs. Clara Harbers, and Mrs. Lena Behrens, all of La Grange, and Mrs. Alma Thomas of Livingston; one brother, W. F. Kirchhofer of La Grange and six grandchildren.

Contributed by Gene L. Freudenberg

FRITZ KOOPMANN

La Grange Journal, Thursday, July 4, 1957

Fritz Koopmann interred here

Funeral services were held from the Koenig Funeral Home Chapel at 10 a.m. Friday morning, June 28, for Fritz Koopmann, 76, a native of Oldenburg Germany, who had lived in La Grange and the surrounding community since his arrival in this country in 1885.  He was born Dec. 14, 1880.

Rev. Raymond Durst of Rutersville officiated, and interment was in the La Grange City Cemetery.

Mr. Koopmann is survived by his wife, the former Minnie Kirchhoefer; three daughters, Mrs. Ben (Annie) Schneider of Port Arthur, Mrs. Mae Engledow of Houston, and Mrs. Paul (Elvira) Matorell of Galveston; three sons, Vastine and Werner of La Grange, and Raymond of Austin, and one sister, Mrs. Fritz Behrens of La Grange.

The deceased was a retired farmer, a member of the Lutheran faith, and held membership in the La Grange Burial Association.  He died at his home in La Grange on Wednesday, June 26.

Contributed by Rob Brown

LOUISE W. KOOPMANN

Faytte County Record, 28 Feb 1997

Koopman

Louise W. Koopmann, 74 of 770 E. Upperline, La Grange, died Feb. 25 in Monument Hill Nursing Center.

Funeral services were set for Thursday, Feb. 27 at 3 pm in Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church with the Rev. Dennis Bragdon officiating and burial in the Warda Cemetery.

Mrs. Koopmann was born April 20, 1922 in Warda, the daughter of the late William and Theresia (Medack) Tschatschula. She was united in marriage with Werner Koopmann April 7, 1042 in La Grange. Mrs. Koopmann wa homemaker and was a member of Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church and the Mary Martha Guild.

Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn and Norbert Strmiska of Flatonia and Judy and Jim Zuhn of College Station; fours sone and two daughters-in-law, Martin Sr. and Karen Koopmann of Pflugerville, Werner Jr. and Irene Koopmann of La Grange, Wayne Koopmann of Austin and James Koopmann of Houston; one ister, Ruby Kasper of Port Arthur; a sister-in-law, Marian Tschatschula of Rutersville; two brothers-in-law and their spouses, Vastine and Edna Koopmann of La Grange and Raymond and Charlene Koopman of Austin; 15 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; three step great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, a sister and three infant grandchildren.

Memorials are suggest to the Mt. Calvary Building Fund, American Heart Association and the American Cancer Society.

Koenig-Peel Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Contributed by Gene L. Freudenberg

REINHARDT FRITZ (RONNIE) KOOPMANN, Jr.

Schulenburg Sticker, 19 Feb 2009, page 3

Reinhardt Fritz ‘Ronnie’ Koopmann Jr.

Reinhardt Fritz “Ronnie” Koopmann Jr., 70, of La Grange passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 10.

He was born in Cummins Creek on April 6, 1938, the son of the late Reinhard D. and Elphis Mae (Zwernemann) Koopmann. He married Georgia Mae Niesner on June 22, 1957 in Schulenburg.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters Edna, Angeline and Dorothy; and a brother, Clarence.

He is survived by two daughters, Gloria DeBault and husband Dan of Yoakum, and Becky Beyer and husband David of Weimar; a son, Allen Koopmann and wife Connie of Schulenburg; a sister, Lucille Phillips of Weimar; a brother, William Koopmann and wife Mary of Lake Jackson; and four grandchildren.

Funeral services were held at Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home, La Grange, on Friday, Feb. 13 at 10 a.m., with Deacon John McCourt officiating. Interment followed in Florida Chapel Cemetery at Round Top.

A rosary was recited on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 7 p.m. at Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home.

The family request donations be made to Vista Care Hospice or a charity of one’s choice. The obituary can be viewed online at www.lagrangefunerals.com. Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home of La Grange handled arrangements.

Contributed by Matt Cross

RICHARD KOPER

Weimar Mercury, 18 Mar 1899, page 6

Galveston, Tex., March 9.—Richar Koper, editor of the Deutscher Anzeiger, of LaGrange, Tex., was drowned at pier No. 10 at 8:45 o'clock to-night. He came here to visit his friend, Hon. A. J. Rosenthal, deputy collector of the port, and together they paid a visit to the North German Lloyd steamship, Hellen Rickmers, tonight.

They had just left the steamer and were standing on the pier, when Mr. Koper noticed a little girl trying to make her way up the ladder, and he went to her assistance. He saw her [safely] on board and had reached the foot of the ladder when he missed his footing or lost hold of the rope guard and fell into the water.

Third Mate Zuramy made an heroic effort to save him, but without success. The current must have pulled him under the vessel, for his body was found at the end of the pier fifteen minutes later.

Mr. Koper was 60 years of age, a native of Austria. He has been in America for thirty years and was a citizen of LaGrange for twenty-five years. He was unmarried and had no relatives in America. The remains will be interred in LaGrange.

EMIL KORENEK

La Grange Journal
February 1, 1934

DIED AT FORT WORTH

Emil Korenek, age 40 years, died at St. Joseph’s Hospital, at Fort Worth, Friday morning, January 26, at 7:45 o’clock, following an illness from appendicitis.  The body was brought to La Grange, reaching here Sunday morning, and then taken to the home of his sisters, Misses Mary and Alvina Korenek, on north Washington Street.  Monday morning the body was taken to the Plum Catholic Church, and services held by Rev. Paul P. Kasper of Plum, and Rev. S. A. Zientek of La Grange.  Interment took place at the Plum Cemetery.

Emil Korenek was reared at Plum, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Korenek.  At the age of 20 years he was united in marriage with Miss Rosa Zvonek of Plum, and to them was born four children, all living.  The family removed to Fort Worth where they lived for twelve years; the children are Gladys, 16; Leon, 13; Clarence, 8; Edward, 4.  Besides these and the widow, he is survived by the following sisters and brothers; Mrs. Alfred (Anna) Zigal, West Point; Mrs. Jos. (Frances) Siller, Plum; Mrs. Rud. (Julia) Rehak, Kirtly; Mrs. Jos. (Tony) Blaha, Plum; Mrs. Louis (Sophie)Najvar, Prague, Oklahoma; J.B. Korenek, Plum and Misses Mary and Alvina Korenek, of La Grange, and Louis Korenek of Edna.

Upon being advised of his critical illness last Thursday, Misses Mary and Alvina and J.B. Korenek, and Jos. Mazac hurried to his beside.

Transcribed by Connie F. Sneed

JOHN KORENEK

La Grange Journal
Tuesday, September 11, 1973

Korenek

Funeral services for John Korenek, 67, of La Grange were held Monday, Sept. 10, at 10:00 A.M. at the Koenig Funeral Home and continued at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. Harry Mazurkiewicz officiating.  Burial was in the La Grange City Cemetery.

Mr. Korenek died Saturday in Fayette Memorial Hospital.

Born in Plum on September 10, 1905, he was the son of John and Christine Psencik Korenek, and was married to Mary Kollaja of September 19, 1935, in La Grange.  A retired café owner, Mr. Korenek had been a lifelong La Grange resident.

Surviving are his wife, Mary of La Grange; one sister, Mrs. Vlasta Zidik of Moulton; and several nieces and nephews.

Contributed by Rob Brown

MARTIN KORENEK

Weimar Mercury
224 Feb 1933

Martin Korenek Dead.

LaGrange, TExas, Feb. 17—Funeral services for Martin Korenek, 72, of the Prairie Valley community will be held Saturday with interment in the Plum Cemetery. Mr. Korenek died at his home Wednesday, following an illness of several weeks. He had resided on a farm in the Prairie Valley section for more than thirty years. Survivors are his wife; three daughters, Miss Emilie Korenek of West Point, Mrs. Rose Key of Wichita Falls and Mrs. Annie Machu of Granger; three sons, Joe of T[?], Will and John.

JOSEPH W. KOSSA

Weimar Mercury, 1 Feb 1962, page 1

Final Rites For Jos. W. Kossa, 88, Held Friday

Funeral services for Jos. W. Kossa, who died Wednesday, Jan. 24, just nine days short of his 89th birthday anniversary, were held Friday morning at Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home, Schulenburg, and St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Ammannsville.

Interment was in the church cemetery. The Rev.Roman Janak officiated.

Mr. Kossa, who until recently had lived at Ammannsville, had been ill about a month. He had been in Youens Hospital here about two weeks, then had been moved to Colonial Rest Home, Schulenburg.

He was born Feb. 2, 1873, at Blackjack, and spent his entire life in Fayette County. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kossa. On Jan. 8, 1895, he was married to Miss Johanna Macha at Ammannsville.

She survives, along with three daughters, Mrs. Max C. (Betty) Mazoch of Ammannsville, Mrs. I. V. (Annie) Ermis of Weimar Route 2, and Mrs. Wm. J. (Martha) Ermis of Weimar; one son, Willie J. Kossa of Ammannsville; 16 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. A sister, Mrs. John Kubala, and four brothers, Frank, August, Henry and John, preceded him in death.

Pallbearers were five grandsons, George A. Mazoch, Frank Mazoch, Sylvin Kossa, Patrick W. Ermis, and I. J. Ermis; and Daniel C. Ulbricht.

THERSIA KOSSA

See combined Weimar Mercury obituary with Frank Kaluza.

ADOLPH LOUIS KOVAR

Funeral services for Adolph Louis Kovar of Ellinger were held July 5 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellinger, with interment in Fayetteville Catholic Cemetery.  Father Ben officiated.

Mr. Kovar, a farmer, passed away July 3 at his home in Ellinger.  He was 84 years of age.

He was born to Joe Kovar and the former Annie Michalik on Dec. 27. 1895 at Warrenton.  He married his wife, Rose Judith Baca, on Dec. 17, 1918 at Fayettevile.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Frank Lave of Ellinger; three sons, Willie of Ellinger, and Jessie and Daniel of Columbus; four sisters, Mrs. Ludwig Franta of Plum, and Mrs. Sophie Franta and Mrs. Albina Muzny, both of Ellinger, and Mrs. Mary Fritsch of Abbott; three brothers Louis of Plum, Alvin of LaGrange and Emil of West Point; 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

Colorado County Citizen, July 17, 1980, page 2
Transcribed by Laurie Albrecht

ANNA FRANCES MICHALIK KOVAR

Fayette County Record
Tuesday, April 4, 1978

Mrs. Kovar, 103, Dies; Funeral Monday at Plum

Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Frances Kovar, 103, of near Plum were held this Monday at 10 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church.  The Rev. Rudolph Hoffmann and the Rev. Msgrd. John J. Hanacek officiated.  Interment was in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Kovar, who was ill for some time, was dead upon arrival at Fayette Memorial Hospital Saturday morning.

Born in Czechoslovakia, Europe, on April 20, 1974 [1874], she was the daughter of the late John and Veronica Slovacek Michalik. She immigrated to this country with her parents at the age of 8 years.  On Oct. 19, 1891, she was united in marriage with Josef Kovar at Fayetteville.  Mr. Kovar passed away on Nov. 2, 1950.  Mrs. Kovar lacked 19 days of attaining the age of 104.  She was a member of the KJZT and Altar Society.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Albina Muzny and Mrs. John (Sophie) Franta of Ellinger, Mrs. Ludwig (Frances) Franta of Plum and Mrs. Bill (Mary Muzny) Fritsch of Abbott; four sons, Adolph of Ellinger, Alvin f. of La Grange, Louis and Emil of Plum; 19 grandchildren, 75 great-grandchildren and 32 great-great-grandchildren.  One son, Josef Kovar of Sealy, preceded her in death.

Rosaries were recited Sunday beginning at 7 p.m. at the Koenig Funeral Home, Inc. chapel.

Contributed by Rob Brown

ROBERT J. KOVAR, SR.

The Fayette County Record
April 1964

Robert Kovar Dies Suddenly Wednesday

Robert J. Kovar Sr., a retired farmer of the Fayetteville area, became suddenly ill early Wednesday morning and died in a Koenig ambulance en route to the hospital here.

Funeral services have been set for 9:15 A.M. Friday at the Knesek chapel in Fayetteville with continued services in the Fayetteville Catholic church. Reverend Ben Mazurkiewicz will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.

Mr. Kovar was born at Fayetteville on June 7, 1907, son of the late John J and Anna Zapalac Kovar and was married to the former Evelyn Kulhanek who survives.

Also surviving are a son Robert J. Kovar Jr., of Fayetteville, one sister, Miss Albina Kovar of Fayetteville; four brothers, Frank and John P Kovar of Fayetteville, Emil S. Kovar of la Grange and Henry Kovar of Columbus and one grandchild.

A KJT rosary was recited Wednesday. A parish rosary was scheduled for 7:30 PM Thursday followed by a K of C rosary at 8 PM.

Koenig funeral Home is in charge of the funeral.

Contributed by Brenda Simek

MARTIN H. KRAKOSKY

La Grange Journal, Thursday, January 26, 1967

Martin H. Krakosky

Funeral services for Martin H. Krakosky, 72, of Warda were held Tuesday, January 24, at 2:00 P.M. at the Warda Lutheran Church.  The Rev. H. A. Hartfield officiated, and burial was in the church cemetery.

Mr. Krakosky passed away on January 22 in Fayette Memorial Hospital.

The deceased was born in Warda on April 19, 1894, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Krakosky, and was married to Alma Moerbe who passed away on January 8, 1943.  On October 15, 1952 he was united in marriage with Ottilie Walther at Winchester.  He was a retired farmer and lived most of his life except for some years he and his first wife resided in Port Arthur, returning to the community in 1933.

Survivors include his wife of Warda; two daughters, Mrs. C. M. (Ruth) Tschatschula of Houston and Mrs. Harry (Marion) Hempel of San Antonio; two sons, Milton and Charles Krakosky, both of Houston; four sisters, Mrs. C. R. Lehmann and Miss Irene Krakosky, both of Warda, Mrs. Carl Zoch of Port Arthur, and Mrs. Walter Kasper of Houston; brother, Theodore Krakosky of Warda; and four grandchildren.

Contributed by Rob Brown

TOM KRAMETBAUR

Shiner Gazette, 19 Jan 1911, page 1

Tom Kramethbaur Dead.

Flatonia, Texas, January 16. – Tom Krametbaur died Sunday moraing [sic] at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Svecia, his grandparents, from tuberculosis. He was reared here and was in his twenty-eighth year.

Tom Krametbaur was buried at Praha, Texas, per death certificate. Contributed by Matt Cross

CARL DAVID KRAUSE

La Grange Journal, Thursday, September 28, 1944

Carl David Krause

Following an illness of several weeks, Attorney Carl David Krause of La Grange died at the La Grange Hospital Sunday morning, aged 70 years, 2 months and 1 day.  Monday afternoon at 4:00 o’clock, services were held in the chapel of the Koenig Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. Guy B. Duff of the Presbyterian church; interment was made in the old cemetery, Koenig Funeral Home in charge.

Surviving Mr. Krause is his wife, Mrs. Lena Krause, two sons, Hilmer P. Krause of Yoakum and Milton Krause of San Antonio and one daughter, Mrs. H. S. (Carlena) Thompson of Houston.  One sister, Mrs. Paul J. Eschenfelder of Houston also survives.

Carl Krause had been a citizen of La Grange for more than a half century, coming here from Houston and accepting the position of stenographer with the law firm of Brown, Lane & Jackson, and while thus employed, and his constant contact with law and court phrases, took up the study of law and was admitted to practice in La Grange.  Possessing a very fertile mind, he devoted the major portion of his practice to civil law and was recognized by his ability as a practitioner.

He was born in Germany and came to America when 11 years of age, first residing at Houston with an uncle, later coming to La Grange.  In this city he was united in marriage with Miss Lena Scholz, daughter of Henry and Louise Scholz, nee Meerscheidt.

Contributed by Rob Brown

MARY KLAUS KRAUSE

La Grange Journal
Thursday, March 1, 1951

Mrs. Krause Dies At Round Top

Mrs. Mary Klaus Krause, 71, of Round Top, passed away at the Schimid convalescent home at Brenham Tuesday, Feb. 27.  Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at the Behlehem Luteran Church at Round Top with Rev. A.B. Weiss officiating.  Burial will be in the Round Top Cemetery.  The Leon Simank Funeral Home will direct the services.  Survivors are two sisters, Mr. August Schultz and Mrs. Charles Wendorf, both of Round Top; and several nices and nephews.

Contributed by Kathy Carter

ROXY KREBS

Weimar Mercury
27 May 1938, page 1

CHILD DIES AFTER BRENHAM MISHAP

Brenham, Texas, May 13.—Roxy Krebs, 14-year-old Fayette county child, died in a hsopital here Friday of injuries suffered in a traffic accident Thursday.

The child was struck by an automobile as she attempted to cross the highway at Firemen's Park, where the [annual] Brenham Maifest was under way.

The driver took the child to the hospital and after the examination she was released and taken to the home of relatives. Early Thursday night she collapsed and was returned to the hospital, where she died shortly after midnight.

She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kenney Krebs of Willow Springs. Funeral services will be held at Willow Springs Sunday.

AUGUST KRECMER

The Weimar Mercury, January 9, 1975

August Krecmer Funeral Dec. 31; Buried at Dubina

Funeral services for August L. Krecmer, 75, of Dubina, were held Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 31, from Hubbard Funeral Chapel and St. Michael’s Catholic Church here, with burial in the Dubina Catholic Cemetery.

Rev. Gerard Cernoch of El Campo, his great-nephew, officiated.

Pallbearers were Bernard Kalina, Alvin Mueller, Gary Mueller, Daniel Mueller, Michael Krecmer, and Patrick Krecmer.

Mr. Krecmer, a retired farmer and lifelong resident of this area, died at 4 a.m. Dec. 29 at DeTar Hospital in Victoria after an 8-day stay there, terminating a seven-month illness.

Born June 10, 1899, in Fayette County, Mr. Krecmer was a son of Frank and Veronica Gregar Krecmer. He married Millie Faltysek on Nov. 5, 1924, in Weimar. He was a member of the SPJST.

Mrs. Krecmer preceded him in death by less than three months, on November 21, 1974.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Frankie (Hattie) Mueller of Schulenburg; two sons, Arnold and Frank E. Krecmer of Schulenburg; one brother, John Krecmer of Schulenburg; two sisters, Mrs. Jennifer Cernoch of Weimar and Mrs. Agnes Jurecka of Schulenburg; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Two brothers and two sisters preceded him in death.

Submitted by Sandra Long Anders

FRANTISEK “FRANK” KRECMER

The Schulenburg Sticker
March 19, 1926, page 1

Frank Krecmer Dies

Frank Krecmer, age about 73 years, died at his home between Svetlo and Dubina last Wednesday night.

Deceased was born in Austria, he moved to this country some 45 years ago.

He was a good honest man, he farmed all of his life. Death was attributed to old age.

The remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery at Dubina, Father Szymanski of Weimar officiating.

He is survived by his widow, four daughters, Mrs. Volentine Cernoch, Mrs. Charlie Cernoch, Mrs. Jim Cernoch, and Mrs. Sigmund Jurecka, by three sons, Joe, John and August.

To them the Sticker tenders its sincere sympathy.

Submitted by Sandra Long Anders

JOHN KRECMER

The Schulenburg Sticker
July 4, 1985

John Krecmer Laid To Rest At Dubina

John Krecmer of Dubina passed away on Monday, June 24 at Youens Memorial Hospital in Weimar after a 3-week illness at the age of 91 years, 8 months, 25 days.

Funeral services were held on Wednesday, June 26 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church of Weimar, with interment in the Dubina Catholic Cemetery. Officiating was Rev. Gerard Cernoch.

Pallbearers were Michael Krecmer, Patrick Krecmer, Alvin Mueller, Gary Mueller and Dan Mueller, great-nephews; and Dwayne Kalina, a great-great-nephew.

Recitation of the rosary was held on Tuesday, June 25 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hubbard Funeral Home in Weimar, led by Jeff Cernoch.

He was born on Sept. 30, 1893 in Fayette County to Frank and Veronica Krecmer. He married Amalie Kruppa on Oct. 19, 1914 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Weimar. He attended school in Dubina. After living in El Campo, he moved to Dubina in 1975. Mr. Krecmer, a retired carpenter, was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church of Weimar and the St. Isidor Society. He was a resident of Colonial Nursing Home in Schulenburg for 4 years.

Mr. Krecmer worked at Camp Huley and Foster Field during World War II. He was also the leader of the Krecmer Orchestra in the 1930’s.

A number of nieces and nephews survive Mr. Krecmer.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mar. 2, 1980; and four sisters and three brothers.

Hubbard Funeral Home of Weimar was in charge of arrangements.

Submitted by Sandra Long Anders

JOSEPH KRECMER

Weimar Mercury, 24 May 1962, page 1

Funeral Rites For Jos. Krecmer, 78, Held Saturday

Funeral services for Jos. M. Krecmer, 78-year-old retired Dubina farmer, were held Saturday morning at Hubbard Funeral Home here and Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church at Dubina, with interment in the Dubina cemetery.

Rev. Louis Fritz officiated.

Mr. Krecmer, a lifelong resident of the Weimar area, had been ill about a month. He had been in Youens Hospital 10 days when he died there at 1:10 a. m. Thursday, May 17.

Born Dec. 6, 1883 at Holman, he was a son of Frank and Veronika Krecmer. He married Miss Sophie Raska in 1906, and they settled at Dubina. He was a member of Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church.

Surviving in addition to his widow are one daughter, Mrs. Leo (Mary) Lebeda of Dubina; two sons, Robert of Dubina and Joe Jr. of Weimar; 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; two brothers, John of El Campo and August of Weimar; and three sisters, Mrs. Emilia Cernoch, Mrs. Jim Cernoch and Mrs. Zigmund Jurecka, all of Weimar. A sister and a brother preceded him in death.

Pallbearers were Arnold Krecmer, Leon Jurecka, Frank G. Krecer, Robert A. Jones of Austin, Leroy Lebeda and Wilbert Lebeda.

JOE JOHN KRENEK

Colorado County Citizen
2 September 1921

Body Of Young Hero Of Late World War Arrives At Ellinger

All Mortal of Youth Who Died In France Is Brought To Old Home. With all respect and honor due one who made the supreme sacrifice for love of his country, the body of Private Joe John Krenek , which arrived in San Antonio Wednesday, together with the remains of 26 other veterans of the late world war, originally buried in France, was received at Ellinger, this county, his old home yesterday. Final interment will be observed on Monday in the Live Oak cemetery. Rev. Father Vanecek will speak the words of the burial ritual of the church at the grave and the full military tribute will be accorded the young hero.

Private Krenek was a volunteer enlisting at San Antonio on March 2, 1918. After a few months of training he arrived in France with a military contingent on June 21 of the same year, and just ten days later a fatal illness ensued. He was 24 years of age, September 1, 1894 being his birth date. Surviving are the parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Krenek, four sisters and three brothers.

Transcribed by Judy Talkington

La Grange Journal, Thursday, September 8, 1921

Brought Home

Editor Journal:

The body of Private Joe John Krenek arrived here Thursday evening, September 1 and on Monday this week the funeral was held at the Catholic cemetery at Live Oak Hill cemetery.

Private Krenek was a volunteer and enlisted March 2, 1918, and died at the age of twenty-four years from disease.  He was a member of Co. B, 50^th engineers.  Former Lieutenant T. W. Lueders had charge of the military feature of the funeral ceremonies and three priests, Father Vanicek of Fayetteville, Father Berberich of La Grange and Father Cernowsky of Smithville had charge of the religious ceremonies.  The latter two spoke in English and paid the volunteer a beautiful tribute, both at the home and at the grave.

Private Krenek was ever held in the highest esteem by those who knew him.  His character, above reproach, he won the friendship of everybody.  To know him was to like him, and this was fully attested to Monday when the people came from the surrounding county and bedecked his final couch with floral offerings, wagon loads of beautiful, sweet smelling flowers.

The funeral cortege which left the home at 9:30 o’clock was the largest this writer ever saw, a rough estimate placing the number present at two thousand.  Pall bearers were:  Harry A. Beyer, Rudolph, Elo, Fritz and Tom Zapalac and John Hruska.  In this slow march to the cemetery there were forty-two boys, waiters, who were met by the members of the two Bohemian lodges, the band from Fayetteville which played the dirge, twelve little girls from Fayetteville representing the American Red Cross nurses, fifteen small boys, each carrying a small American flag, and four young ladies garbed to represent angels.  The sight but aroused the most profound sympathy and respect.

Private Krenek will sleep peacefully on, permitting his dust to mingle with the dust of his birthland.  He died not on the field of battle in France but was nevertheless a true patriot and soldier.  Disease, which claimed thousands of our brave boys over there, stilled his efforts before he faced the enemy, and he was buried as all of Uncle Sam’s boys should be.  As one who knew him well, and loved him, I feel the loss we sustained, and place my tribute with those of the rest who feel that one of our best young men passed out when he gave up the ghost.

A Friend.

Contributed by Rob Brown

See photograph of Joe John Krenek's funeral.

JOSEPH KRENEK

Weimar Mercury
20 Jan 1928, page 2

FORMER SCHULENBURG MAN DIES AT SMITHVILLE

Smithville, Texas, Jan. 13. —Joseph Krenek, 90, died at his home near here Tuesday and funeral was held Wednesday. Interment was made in the Kirtley Cemetery today after services at the home by Rev. Claude V. King, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church here. Mr. Krenek was born in Czecho-Slovikia and came to this country in 1854 settling in Schulenburg. Six sons and two daughters besides a large number of grandchildren, survive.

VINCENT KRENEK

La Grange Journal, Thursday, October 7, 1948

Aged Fayetteville Area Man Expires

Vincent Krenek, about 84, passed away at his home near Fayetteville Tuesday.

Last rites will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. at the family residence with continued services at the Fayetteville Catholic church.  Rev. F. L. Matustik will officiate, Koenig Funeral Home is directing, and burial will be in the Fayetteville Catholic cemetery.

Survivors are his widow, the former Johanna Martinek; four daughters, Mrs. Frank Havel and Mrs. John Karasek of New Ulm, Mrs. Frances Meyer of Ramsey and Mrs. Edgar von Minden of Fayetteville; six sons, Willie, Lebert and Ewald of Fayetteville, Fritz, Vinc and Leo of New Ulm; three brothers, Mike of New Ulm, Chas. of Kennedy and Edward Krenek of Houston.

Contributed by Rob Brown

AGNES HAVEL KRESTA

Weimar Mercury, 30 Apr 1943, page 5

KOMENSKY RESIDENT SUCCUMBS SUDDENLY

Hallettsville, April 22. – Mrs. Anton Kresta, 61, mother of 11 children, died suddenly at her home three miles from Komensky. She had visited her daughter in the hospital and was taking care of a grandchild when she died. Services were held at Praha.

Surviving are the husband, eight sons and three daughters: Jerome of Gonzales, Willie of Corpus Christi, Edwin of Wharton, Alfons and Emil of Komensky, Anton of Camp Wolters, Alfred with the army in Puerto Rico, Richard at home, Mrs. Rudolph Koncaba and Mrs. Eddie Kocich of Big Springs and Mrs. Emith Orsak of Smithville.

Contributed by Matt Cross

ANTON KRESTA, Jr.

Moulton Eagle, March 8, 1945

2 KILLED ON LUZON

Pfc. Anton Kresta Jr. and Pfc. Erwin J. Kubena have been killed in action, both on Luzon Island in the Philippines.

Pfc. Kresta was killed on Feb. 12 as the War Dept. notified his parents, Mr. Anton Kresta Sr. of Komensky.

Pfc. Kubena, son of Mr. John Kubena of Moulton, had been across 33 months. He was killed on Feb. 5 at the age of 30 years and six months.

Surviving are the father and one brother, Seaman 1/C Bohumil Kubena of Galveston.

Contributed by Matt Cross

J. KRESTA

Shiner Gazette, 25 Mar 1909, Komensky Doings column

Mrs. J. Christa [sic.] died last Sunday at her home after a long illness. All present extend their sympathy.

Shiner Gazette, 1 Apr 1909, Komensky Doings column

Mrs. Frank Kresta Sr. died at her home Sunday, March 14, at 3 p.m. after a lingering illness. Her remains were committed to the earth Tuesday in the Praha Catholic cemetery. She leaves a husband and several children to mourn her demise. We extend condolence to the bereaved ones. May she rest in peace.

Contributed by Matt Cross

ANNIE JANAK KRISTOFF

La Grange Journal, Thursday, July 6, 1944

Mrs. Annie Kristoff

Mrs. Annie Kristoff, aged 55 years, died at La Grange, Wednesday, June 28.  Funeral services were held at the Catholic church at Holman, Friday morning, following a brief service at the Koenig Funeral Home by Rev. S. A. Zientek.  Interment was made in the cemetery at Holman.

For the past six years deceased had resided in La Grange; she was a daughter of the late John Janak.  Surviving are the following: Her son, Frank Kristof, in he service of his country; two daughters, Mrs. Mary K. Adamcik and Miss Judith Kristof of La Grange.  Emil Janek of Granger and Bartek Janek of Holman, brothers and Mrs. Agnes Knebel of Holman, Mrs. Mary Bossler of Galveston, Mrs. Barbara cernosek of West, sisters, and one grandchild.

Contributed by Rob Brown

IGNAC KRISTOFF

Weimar Mercury
27 Feb 1920, page 1

Death Near Holman.

Ignac Kristoff, son of Frank Kristoff and wife of the Holman section, died of pneumonia Monday, aged about 11 years. The funeral took place the following day. The grief-stricken parents have our heartfelt sympathy.

MRS. KROBATT

Weimar Mercury
28 Dec 1895, page 1

Schulenburg Sticker: Last week an old lady living on the Russek farm, by the name of Krobatt, was so unfortunate as to get her clothes caught on fire while she was washing. She was so badly burnt that sher wounds proved fatal after four days suffering. Several members of the family were also burnt while endeavoring to extinguish the flames.

VINCENT KROBOT

See newspaper account of double slaying of Vincent Krobot and John Matura.

EMILIE KROLL

La Grange Journal
February 1, 1940

Mrs. Emilie Kroll

Mrs. Emilie Kroll, aged 79 years, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Albert Binder at Carmine, Thursday, January 25; she had been ill for one week from influenza.  Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, Rev. H. Brunotte officiating; Koenig Funeral Home of La Grange and Ernest von Minden, funeral director at Round Top, in charge.  She is survived by her four sons, Adolph Kroll of Robstown, Ernest Kroll of Rockdale, Otto of Woodsboro and Alfred of San Marcos; and one daughter, Mrs. Albert Binder of Carmine.  One daughter and her husband preceded her to the grave.  There are 14 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Kroll was born Nov. 2, 1861 in Germany, she was a member of the Lutheran church.  (Further mention in the Carmine Section news of this issue.)

Contributed by Rob Brown

JULIA MEYER KROLL

La Grange Journal, January 6, 1938.

IN TRIBUTE OF RESPECT

As a tribute of respect from the Ladies; Cemetery Association to the memory of our worthy member

MRS. JULIA KROLL

RESOLVED, That we express to the family who have sustained this great loss our sincere and heartfelt sympathy in their dark hour of sorrow, and recommend them to Him who healeth [sic] all pain; she will always remain in their and in our minds as:

Loving and kind in all her ways,
Upright and just ‘till the end of her days,
Sincere and true in her heart and mind,
Beautiful memories she left behind.

RESOLVED, That these resolutions be entered upon our minutes of our Society, and a copy be published in the La Grange Journal.

MISS GERTRUDE LUEDERS
MRS. JOHN A. LOGAN

La Grange, Jan. 3, 1938

Julia Meyer Kroll was the eldest of five children of Jacob Meyer and his wife, Friedericke Schwarting Meyer. She was born on August 21, 1854, in Biegel, and died on December 26, 1937 in La Grange, where she is buried in the La Grange City Cemetery. She was the widow of Theo. Kroll, Sr. Contributed by Judy Koehl

THEODORE KROLL, Sr.

La Grange Journal, 14 Apr 1932

Theodore Kroll, Sr.

Death takes another good La Grange citizen.

Theo. Kroll, Sr. died at the family home in this city last Saturday, 9 April 1932. To him death came in the form of long sleep, and due to his advanced age. For more than a year and a half he had been confined to his bed, and for the past sixteen years he had been robbed of his eyesight.

Mr. Kroll, a manner of man to which every respect could be tendered, lived among his friends and inspired their confidence in him. He was born in Gluckstadt, Saxony, Germany, and when six years of age, he came to America with his parents. He was born May 9, 1844 and died 9 April 1932 at the age of 87 years and 11 months. He is survived by his widow and the following children: Capt. Theo. Kroll, Jr. of La Grange; James in Compton, Calif.; Louise, Mrs. J. E. Shuptrine of Gonzales; Helmuth of La Grange; Anna, Mrs. Phillip Hoyt of Atlanta, Georgia; Julia, Mrs. Harry Oeding of La Grange. Three children, Carl, at age 20 years, Alfred in infancy and Miss Emma in July 1931, preceded him in death. Interment took place in the new City Cemetery.

The parents of Mr. Kroll migrated to America in the year 1850, landing at Galveston, and from that port city the journey was continued to Chappel Hill, later removing to Biegel Settlement located a short distance east of La Grange. The father conducted a furniture manufactory at Chappel Hill for a number of years prior to the civil War closing it down when the conflict began.

At the age of 18 years, Theodore Kroll lived at Austin and worked in an ammunition plant during the last two years of the war and up to the end of the conflict. He was united in marriage with Miss Julia Meyer, the daughter of another early settler of the Biegel Settlement, in that village January 26, 1873. Biegel remained the home of the family until 1916. At Biegel he rapidly endeared himself to all, and for many years, he engaged in the general merchandise business,, and served the United States government as postmaster. At the time of the closing of the Biegel Post office, he was known to be the oldest postmaster of the county. Afflicted first with partial blindness, later all vision being denied him, he retired to his private life and enjoyed whatever blessings could come to him, in the family home. Grandchildren surviving him, and who will miss dear old grandpa,are: George Lenert Kroll and Chas. August Kroll, sons of Capt. and Mrs. Theo. Kroll, Conrad Kroll, son of Mr. and Mrs. Helmuth Kroll of La Grange; and Glance Kroll, son of Jim Kroll of Compton, California.

Men like Mr. Kroll have only one future home, and that is where those who have kept the faith ever go.

Transcribed by Norman C. Krischke

EDNA KROOK

Weimar Mercury, 29 Jun 1889, page 2

The angel of death visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Krook on the 17th inst., and turned the joy and happiness of that contented household into sadness and sorrow by robbing it of their little darling, Edna. She was the first born and idol of her parents, who loved to look at her bright features and listen to her innocent prattle. Her brief sojourn here won an indelible affection upon the hearts of her parents, who will ever love to revert to her memory, and garner up her little toys and crib and cradle, as sacred mementos of little Edna. Schulenburg Messenger.

WILHELMINE NEUMANN KRUEGER

La Grange Journal, Pg. 3, Carmine Section, April 2, 1936

Mrs. Julius Krueger

Mrs. Julius Krueger, nee Miss Wilhemine Neumann, died at 4:00 p.m., March 23,  at San Marcos. Her body was brought to Carmine Tuesday morning, March 24.  From the funeral home the funeral was held, and the interment was made in the LaBahia cemetery, Tuesday afternoon; Rev. H. Brunotte officiated.

She was born October 14, 1844, in Posen, Germany and came to America 50 years ago, at which time she removed to Washington County. Three years later she married Julius Krueger, a blacksmith. This union was blessed with six children, of whom one preceded her in death, while an infant. Mr. Krueger passed away in 1920, at the age of 84 years. She reached the age of 91 years, 5 months and 9 days.

Mrs. Krueger is survived by the following children and their families: Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Butke, Pattiway, Colorado; Mr. and Mrs. Leo Kruger, San Marcos; Mr. and Mrs. Hy. Krueger, Long Beach, California; Mr. and Mrs. Alb. Krueger, Dallas; and Mrs. and Mrs. C.T. Spindle, San Marcos.

We extend out sympathy.

Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed

MARIE KRUPALA

Shiner Gazette, 9 Apr 1908, Local News column

—Word reached the city last Monday that Chas. Krupala’s mother had died Sunday, the 5th inst., and was buried at St. Johns near Schulenburg on Monday.

Contributed by Matt Cross

MARZELINE ZAPALAC KRUPALA

Schulenburg Sticker, 2 Oct 2008, page 3

Marzeline Krupala

Marzeline Krupala, age 86 years, 5 months, 5 days, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 16 at 3:30 a.m. at Schulenburg Regency Nursing Center after a lengthy illness.

The funeral was held on Friday, Sept. 19 at 10 a.m. at St. Rose Catholic Church, with the Rev. Timothy Kosler officiating. Interment followed in the St. Rose Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mason Polasek, grandson; Eugene Krupala, cousin; and Lawrence Schumann, Ronald Schumann, Duane Guynes and David Guynes, nephews.

Recitation of the rosary, led by Deacon Paul Wood, nephew, was held on Thursday, Sept. 18 at 7 p.m. at Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home.

Born on April 11, 1922 in Schulenburg, she was the daughter of Willie and Albina (Pesek) Zapalac. She attended Schulenburg High School. On June 10, 1940, she married Eustace Krupala at St. Rose Church in Schulenburg. She spent her entire life in the Schulenburg area, except from 1941-43 when she lived in Rosenberg. Mrs. Krupala was a housewife and worked with her husband at their business, Schulenburg Feed & Farm Supply, from 1951-78. She was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church, St. Rose Altar Society, KJZT and Hermann Sons.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Judy Krupala of Cuero, and Gary and Laurie Krupala of Irving; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Dorothy Olson of Azle, and Dolores and William Schumann of New Braunfels; and seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband and a sister, Bernice Guynes.

Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Contributed by Matt Cross

OTILLIE MATEJOWSKY KRUSE

La Grange Journal, Thursday, January 12, 1933

Died At Coupland

Mrs. Louis Kruse, nee Otillie Matejowsky died at Coupland, Monday, January 9, aged 73 years, 3 months and 9 days.  She was born at Waldeck, September 30, 1859, and was married to Louis Kruse, December 16, 1886, at Nechanitz, a few days prior to the departure of her father, Wenzel Matejowsky, for Austin to represent Fayette county in the State Legislature.  The body was buried at Waldeck.

Deceased is survived by her husband, two sons, Gus. And Max, and one daughter, Mrs. Frank (Velma) Pietsch, nine grandchildren, five brothers, and four sisters.

Rev. Carl Baer officiated at the services; to the surviving relatives, our sincere sympathy.

Contributed by Rob Brown

CHARLEY KUBALA

Weimar Mercury
7 Nov 1891, page 3

Charley Kubala, aged 50 years, died at his home on the Bluff Thursday morning about daylight of cholera morbus. He leaves a family of five children and widow. Mr. Kubala was an old setler and an honorable citizen. The grief-aflicted widow and orphan children have the deep sympathy of many friends. —Democrat.

FRANK KUBALA

Hallettsville Herald-Tribune
1964

Frank Kubala

Frank Kubala, 94 a retired school teacher, died at his residence in Seguin Saturday, October 17, Funeral services were held Monday, October 19 at 4pm in the Goetz Memorial Chapel in Seguin with the C .J. Freudenberg officiating. Interment was in the San Geronimo Cemetery, Seguin.

Mr. Kubala's health was remarkably well until his death-still walked to town, a distance of several blocks, before he passed away. He had taught school at Moravia for a 30 year period around 1900 and also served as Justice of the Peace in the Moravia Community before succeeded by V. Gallia.

The deceased was born near La Grange on September 10, 1870 as the son of the late John and Carolina Kasper Kubala. On November 8, 1905 he was untied in marriage at Schulenburg with Miss Julia Wrba. He made his home in Seguin for the past 29 years.

Survivors include four daughters: Mrs. Miladie Fraser of Seguin, Miss Evelyn Kubala of San Antonio and Mrs. Lillian Baker and Mrs. Pearl Negrette, both of California; three sons: Julian Kubala and Leon Kubala, both of Seguin, and Mike Kubala of Georgia; on brother, Fred Kubala of New Mexico; three sisters: Mrs. Agnes Kubos, Mrs. Julia Kubos and Mrs. Teresa Janda, all of La Grange: and 13 grandchildren.

Contributed by Darlene Baker

JOE KUBALA

Weimar Mercury
9 Jul 1904, page 2

Flatonia, June 30.—Near Cistern, twelve miles north of here, Mr. Joe Kubala, a prosperous young Bohemian farmer about 22 years old, while watering his horse at a tank yesterday evening, was shot twice with a shotgun and killed. Mr. Kubala is of a most excellent family. Mr. Mat Charba, a neighbor of the Kubala family, a married man about 45 years old, surrendered to our officers and will have an examing trial Saturday before Esquire R. S. Menefee, who held the inquest yesterday.

JOHN KUBALA, SR.

BY HIS OWN HAND

Friday afternoon, about 3:30 o’clock, John Kubala, Sr., who resided with his family in the Moravan neighborhood, and who had been a patient sufferer for some time from Neuralgia, fired a pistol shot at his head, the ball passing through the right side at the jaw and coming out near the left eye. Death followed in a few moments. When the news was spread among his family, kin and friends, there were many expressions of sorrow, as the deceased was universally liked, and esteemed by all, especially by those who resided in his immediate neighborhood.

At the time of the unfortunate and sad occurrence, deceased had stepped into his private room, to the South end of the house, and his wife had gone to the kitchen to prepare a glass of lemonade for him. No one was in sight, and in this trying moment, when temporarily insane, he placed the pistol near his face and sent his soul into eternity. What may have been his reason is buried with him. His suffering undoubtedly deranged his reason for the moment, and in that that brief time he committed the rash act. The shot was heard by the wife and daughter, and also by a son who was in the stable about 150 feet West, but the sound could not be located, and all condescended that it must have been fired by some party in the field. Imagine the good wife’s grief when she entered the room to tender the deceased a cooling drink, to find only the lifeless body.

Dr. R. H. Knolle, who had been their family physician, was en route to pay a professional visit, and when near the home heard the shot, but could not determine from whence it came, and arrived at the home shortly after life became extinct. Justice Harigel was at once notified, and in company with the Deputy Sheriff, Will Loessin, repaired to the home, and held the inquest. After examining all the witnesses, he rendered his verdict, that the deceased came to his death from the effects of a pistol shot, self-inflicted in a moment of temporary insanity.

Besides a wife and one unmarried daughter, Miss Julia Kubala, deceased leaves several grown sons and married daughters, one son, a school teacher, residing in Moravia, in Lavaca County. The funeral was held Saturday afternoon, at the Cedar cemetery. The Journal extends to the bereaved its sincere sympathy.

Contributed by Nell Lindquist

JOHN B. KUBALA

SERVICES ARE HELD FOR JOHN B. KUBALA

Funeral services for John B. Kubala were held Friday, Jan. 19, at 9:30 AM at the Koenig Funeral Home with continued services at the Hostyn Catholic Church with Rev. Edward J. Jansky of Plum officiating and Koenig Funeral Home directing. Interment was in the Hostyn cemetery.

Surviving him are his widow, Mrs. Pauline Kubala; five daughters, Mrs. H. A. Sevcik of El Campo; Mrs. Frank Brezik of Houston, and Mrs. Fred Rohan, Mrs. W. E. Stavinoha and Mrs. George Prilop of La Grange; four sons, Paul of Schulenberg, Fred of El Campo, Jerome of East Bernard and Emil of Snyder; four sisters, Mrs. Agnes Kubos, Mrs, Mary Rainosek, Mrs. Teresa Janda and Mrs. Julia Kubos, all of La Grange; two brothers, Frank of Seguin and Fred of Roswell, New Mexico; 32 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren.

Contributed by Nell Lindquist

JOSEF KUBALA, Jr.

undated clipping

Express Specials: LaGrange, Tex., Oct. 11.—Josef Kubala, jr., a young Bohemian farmer and school teacher, aged about 25 years, living about five miles from town, was found dead with two bullet holes in his head yesterday about sundown in Kreische's pasture, two and a half miles from town. On his person was found a letter stating that he was sickly and cared to live no longer. It is supposed that he killed himself five or six hours before being found.

KAROLINA KASPAR KUBALA

PIONEER CITIZEN DIES AT HOSTYN

TUESDAY, JUNE 19

Mrs. Karolina Kubala, aged 89 years, 7 months and 15 days, died at the home of her son-in-law, August Janda, Tuesday afternoon. Her husband died in 1908.

Mrs. Kubala was born in Prague, Bohemia, Europe, and at the age of 24 years emigrated to America; shortly after the family located in Fayette county she became the wife of John Kubala. There was born to this union, 11 children, 6 of whom are living. These are: John, Frank and Fred Kubala; Mrs. Joe (Anna) Kubas, Mrs. Emil (Julia) Kubos, Mrs. Mary Rainosek and Mrs. August (Theresa) Janda.

Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 9:30 o’clock, with service at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church at Hostyn, Rev. Paul P. Kaspar officiating.

Deceased was a resident of Fayette county for near to 65 years, and experienced many reverses in life, chief of which was the passing of her husband and children. Besides the living sons and daughters, there are many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Contributed by Nell Lindquist

PAULINE KOLODEJCAK KUBALA

TUESDAY RITES SET FOR MRS. KUBALA, 91

Mrs. Pauline Kubala passed away at Fayette Memorial hospital Sunday at the age of 91 years, 1 month and 27 days.

Funeral services have been scheduled for 9:45 a.m. Tuesday at the Koenig Funeral home and continued at Sacred Heart church with Msgr. S. A. Zientek officiating. Burial will be in the Hostyn Catholic church cemetery.

Mrs. Kubala, a lifetime resident of the county who had made her home in La Grange with her children for the past several years, was the daughter of Stanley and Margaret Farek Kolodejcak. She was united in marriage with John B. Kubala at Hostyn on Oct. 24, 1892. He preceded her in death on Jan. 17, 1951.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Fred Rohan, Mrs. Willie E. Stavinoha and Mrs. George  Prilop of La Grange and Mrs. Frank Brezik of Houston; four sons, Paul A. Kubala of Schulenberg, Fred Kubala of El Campo, Jerome Kubala of East Bernard and Emil Kubala of Snyder; four sisters, Mrs. Frances Zalman and Mrs. Sophie Barek of Waco, Mrs. Agnes Sury of New Waverly and Mrs. Kristine Zalman of Fayetteville; one brother, Adolph Kolodejcak of Houston; 31 grandchildren, 93 great-grandchildren and 16 great-great grandchildren.

Rosary will be recited tonight (Monday) at 7:30 by the Altar Society and at 7:45 by the KJZT Society and Living Rosary Circle.

Contributed by Nell Lindquist

B. KUBENA

Hallettsville Herald, 16 Dec 1897

Mr. B. Kubianna [sic.], of Navohrad died in Flatonia at the home of his brother, Mat Kubianna, on the 4th of December, at 9 o'clock p.m., and was buried at Praha on the 5th.

Mr. Kubina was a good citizen and respected by all the neighbors and acquaintances as an honest and upright man.  He was about 30 years old and leaves a wife and three little children, a mother and several brothers and sisters to mourn for him.  The Record extends condolence to the bereaved relatives and friends.—Flatonia Record.

Contributed by Matt Cross

BOHUMIR ALOIS KUBENA

Floresville Chronicle-Journal, 25 Mar 1949

B.A. Kubena Funeral Held at Praha Monday

B.A. Kubena of Block Hill Community died at his home there at 1:30 p.m. Friday, March 18.

The body lay in state at Murray Funeral Home until Sunday a.m. at which time it was taken to Praha, Texas.

Rosary was said Saturday evening, March 19 at 8:30 at Murray Funeral Home.  The Rev Leopold officiated.

Funeral services were held at the Catholic Church in Praha Monday, March 21 with interment at Praha Catholic Cemetery, Rev Vaclav Bily, a nephew of the deceased, of Blessing, officiated.

Mr. Kubena, born August 5, 1895, was a native Texan, having spent most of his life in Fayette County.  He lived at Praha prior to moving to Wilson County.  He had lived in the Block Hill Community for the past five years where he engaged in farming.  He served with the Army in World War I.

Mr. Kubena was planting in his field when he suffered a stroke.  Everything possible was done but he passed away without regaining consciousness.  At the time of his death he was 54 years, seven months and 13 days.

Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Frances Kubena, three sons, John B. of San Antonio, Edwin and Joseph of Block Hill, four daughters Mrs. Agnes Remmers of Kenedy, Sister M. Lydia of the Nazareth Convent in Victoria, Lilly of San Antonio and Mary Ann of Block Hill and two sisters.

Contributed by Matt Cross

FRANCES E. KUBENA

San Antonio Express, 29 Oct 1965

Mrs. Frances E. Kubena

Marion - Services will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Praha for Mrs. Frances E. Kubena, 69, of Marion. She died Wednesday. Burial will be in Praha Catholic Cemetery with arrangements by Zizik-Kearns-Downing Funeral Home, San Antonio.

Survivors include daughters, Mrs. Lillie Jiral, Poth, Mrs. Mary Ann Kotzur, Victoria, Mrs. Agnes Remmerz, Converse, and Miss Frances Kubena, Marion, sons Johnny Kubena, Seguin, Edwin Kubena, San Antonio and Joe Kubena, Marion.

Contributed by Matt Cross

JERRY KUBENA

La Grange Journal
March 8, 1934

JERRY KUBENA

Thursday morning, while the clouds hung low and the peals of thunder were frequent, accompanied by occasionally by vivid flashes of lightning, there was one dull sound that mislead even the faithful wife, it was the sound produced by the discharge of a shot gun in the home of Jerry Kubena, and when the announcement went forth to neighbors and friends that Jerry Kubena had journeyed hence, it seemed incredible.

“What” said one, then another, “Jolly Jerry, everybody’s friend, dead?”

Alas, the inevitable had happened: the silent form lying on the bathroom floor told what words from the family failed to impress.  Jerry Kubena, past 35 years of age, husband, of Mrs. Evelyn Kubena, nee Meyer, and the oldest living son of Hon. and Mrs. J.R. Kubena, was dead.

Spreading the great mantle and seeking to eliminate the gruesome features connected, we report with features connected, we report with sincere regret the death of this good friend of childhood days.  With the same cheerful disposition that wove about him so many admirers and friends, Jerry arose last Thursday morning, jollied with Mrs. Kubena and asked her to prepare rolls and coffee, while he entered the bathroom presumably for usual purposes.  The 10 year old son had crossed the distance to the home of Grandpa and Grandma Kubena as was his wont; there was always a welcome for the child at the home of the grandparents.

Preparing the meal, Mrs. Kubena heard the shot; it was raining, there was thunder now and then, and lightning, the shot was regarded, because of its throttled sound, as but an accompanying rumbling of elements.  Breakfast was ready and Jerry had not come to the morning meal.  Then, what was once a happy go lucky man, a good husband and father, was found, and cleaning it for a hunting trip, had forgotten that it was loaded.  Blowing through the barrel as was his wont, the gun discharged, the back of his head torn to fragments.

The city’s inhabitants mourn with the young widow and the parents of the deceased; the loss is keen and sincerely regretted.  Jerry is the second child of the Kubena family to precede the parents.  Attesting the high esteem, in which he was held, was the immense gathering of relatives and friends from every part of the county.  Interment was had at the City Cemetery.  At the home Rev. R. Heise of La Grange conducted the religious services; at the grave the members of the Masonic Order, and visiting members had charge of the burial, using the beautiful Masonic Ceremony, Judge Chas. Chernosky of Houston paid a tribute to the deceased, and his brethren of the S.P.J.S.T. dropped their sprig of green into the open grave.  Members of the American Legion were present and the bugler blew “taps.”

Thus closed the last chapter; the great blanket which death has spread, covers whatever may have been the fallacy and foibles of a man who without question was regarded as everybody’s friend.  We shall miss him, but shall not question.  And may the journey his soul has thus ruthlessly been called to take, bring solace and comfort in that land where the judging of all is greater and more lasting than that of mere man.

Jerry Kubena was the second oldest child of Hon. and Mrs. John R. Kubena; a daughter, older, died when she was six years of age.  Beside his widow, and one son Robert, he is survived by his parents, Hon. and Mrs. J.R. Kubena, six brothers, John, Joe, Edwin, Rudolph of Fayetteville, Lad of Houston and Woodrow, attending the A&M College, and two sisters Miss Julia of Fayetteville and Mrs. Edgar (Alice) Rosenberg of La Grange.

Pallbearers were: Aug. Giese of Ellinger, Alf H. Blume of La Grange, Kermit Simank of Ellinger, A.H. Cordes, L.W. Highsmith and F.J. Fritsch of Fayetteville.

Transcribed by Connie F. Sneed

LUDWINE KUBESCH

Weimar Mercury
8 Nov 1918, page 1

A daughter of the late Ed Kubesch and wife, aged about 12 years, died at the home of Mrs. Koneckny, at Dubina, last week.

Ludwine Kubesch died in Fayette County on October 28, 1918.

MARY BRANECKY KUBICEK

Feb 1944 Lavaca County Tribune news clipping

Flatonia, Texas

Deaths

Death came to Mrs. Mary Kubicek Tuesday at the home of her son Isidor and wife where she has made her home for the past 16 years.  The funeral was held Thursday from the home of her son William in town.  After services at the Moulton Catholic Church with Father Kopp officiating, internment followed at Praha Catholic Cemetery in the former home.

The deceased, a true Christian mother, was born 82 years ago in Freyburg, Fayette County and married at Praha to Frank Kubicek.

Surviving are her six sons, William and Frank of Shiner, Emil of North Texas, Alphons, Isidor and Jim of Moulton, three daughters, Mrs. Ig. Balajka of Hillje, Sister Gerard and Sister Sophie of San Antonio.

Mary Kubicek died 1 Feb 1944. Contributed by Matt Cross

GEORGE KUBOS

La Grange Journal, Wed., April 27, 1977

George Kubos

Funeral services for George Cyril Kubos of 330 North Monroe were held Sunday, April 24, at 4:00 P.M. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Rev. Harry Mazurkiewicz officiating.  Interment was in the La Grange City Cemetery under direction of Koenig Funeral Home, Inc.

Mr. Kubos, a lifetime watch repairman here, succumbed April 22 in the Seton Hospital in Austin.  He was 59.

Born Oct. we. 1917, in Hostyn, he was a son of Emil and Julia Kubala Kubos.  He was married to Bernice Hauser November 19, 1945, in Hostyn.  He was a watch repairman here for many years, the last 17 years he was located in Moore’s Jewelry & Gifts.  He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Holy Name Society, and the KJT.  He was a lifetime La Grange resident.

Surviving are his wife of La Grange; a daughter, Carolyn Ann Kubos, two sons, John Carl and David Paul Kubos, all of La Grange; two sisters, Mary Kubos of La Grange and Mrs. Otto (Joseph) Pospisil of San Antonio; and a brother, Emil Kubos of San Antonio.

Contributed by Rob Brown

KUCERA Infant

Weimar Mercury
8 Jun 1895, page 2

News Special: Ellinger, Fayette Co., Tex., June 4.—Frank Kucera, a Bohemian farmer, accidently shot his 10-months-old infant with a rifle supposed to be unloaded, from the effects of which the child died six hours afterward. The load also wounded his father, who was holding the child, though not seriously.

CARL KUGLER

Weimar Mercury, 19 Mar 1898, page 3

LaGrange Journal: Mr. Kuegler, a prominent farmer living some seven or eight miles across the river, dropped dead from heart failure last Thursday evening. Deceased has been a citizen of this county for many years and had many friends and lived to see the ripe age of seventy-five. He leaves a wife, several children, grand children and great grand children to mourn his death, to all of whom the Journal extends its heartfelt sympathy.

WILHELMINA ERNST KUHN

La Grange Journal, Thursday, March 25, 1909

Death of Mrs. Wm. Kuhn

Mrs. Wm. Kuhn died at the family residence in this city Monday morning after a lingering and painful illness.

Mrs. Kuhn, whose maiden name was Wilhelmina Ernst, was born in Prussia, Germany, in 1842, and emigrated to America when a mere child, the family settling at Frelsburg, Colorado county.  She was married to Wm. Kuhn in August, 1862, and moved to this place the following year, residing here continually to the time she was called to that bourne from whence no traveler ever returns.  Six children were born to them four of whomare living, viz:  Wm. Kuhn of Austin, H. D. Kuhn of Houston; John Kuhn of Port Arthur, and Mrs. Leo Brunner of this city.

The funeral occurred from her late residence Friday afternoon, the cortege being one of the largest ever seen here.  Interment was had in the new cemetery, Rev. Lennartz of the Catholic church officiating.

To the bereaved husband and family THE JOURNAL extends its sincere sympathy in the loss of a devoted wife and mother.

Contributed by Rob Brown

ANNIE KULHANEK

Fayette County Record, Jan. 27, 1998

ANNIE KULHANEK

Funeral services for Annie Kulhanek, 84, of Fayetteville were held Jan. 24 in St. John's Catholic Church with the Rev. Msgr. Ben Mazurkiewicz officiating. Burial was in the Fayetteville Catholic Cemetery.

Miss Kulhanek died Jan. 22 in Columbus.

Born July 25, 1913 in Fayetteville, Miss Kulhanek was the daughter of the late Anton Sr. and Mary (Beran) Kulhanek. She was a member of St. John's Catholic Church.

Surviving are a sister, Claudia Goerig of El Campo; three brothers, Anton Kulhanek of Columbus, Clarence Kulhanek of Houston and Edward Kulhanek of Pasadena; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Evelyn Kovar and Marie Goerig; and three brothers, Joe, Albert and Lad Kulhanek.

Henneke Funeral Home of Columbus was in charge of arrangements.

Contributed by Brenda Simek

ANTON KULHANEK, SR.

The Fayette County Record, September 18, 1959

Anton Kulhanek Sr. Funeral Is Friday

Anton Kulhanek Sr., 78, passed away suddenly Wednesday morning while attending Mass at Sr. John's Catholic church in Fayetteville.

Funeral services will be held at the Koenig chapel in Fayetteville Friday at 8:45 A.M. followed by services at St. John's Catholic church. The Reverend Thomas Matl will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.

A life long Fayetteville area resident, Jr. Kulhanek was born May 12, 1881, son of John and Clestina Kulhanek. He married Mary Beran at Fayetteville in 1907. His wife preceded him in death in 1950.

Mr. Kulhanek was widely known as a musician, having been associated with the Baca musical organizations of Fayetteville for fifty years. He played the alto in the brass band the bass violin in the orchestra.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Robert Kovar of near Fayetteville, Mrs. Mary Goerig of La Grange, Mrs. Willie Goerig of Taiton and Miss Annie Kulhanek of Austin; six sons, Lad and Anton Jr. of Columbus, Albert, Joe, Clarence and Eddie Kulhanek all of Houston; a sister Mrs. Mary Canik of Frelsburg; and 18 grandchildren.

A parish Rosary is scheduled Thursday night (tonight) at 6:30 and a KJT Rosary at 7:45.

Koening funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Contributed by Brenda Simek

CYRIL J. KULHANEK

Colorado County Citizen
April 10, 2002

KULHANEK

Cyril J. Kulhanek, 75, of Fayetteville, passed away April 5 in Fayetteville.

He was born in Fayetteville, Dec. 20, 1926 to Joe M. and Anna (Novosad) Kulhanek and married Jeannette Jurecka, Jan. 7, 1951.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Joe Kulhanek.

He is survived by his wife; daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Edward Kolenovsky of Houston and Theresa and Andrew Keilers of Fayetteville; Sons and daughters-in-law, David and Beth Kulhanek of Houston and Joseph and Tanya Kulhanek of San Antonio; sister, Anita Boyer of Austin; eight grandchildren; and two step-grandSons.

Funeral services were conducted April 8 at St. John's Catholic Church in Fayetteville with Msgr. Ben Mazurkiewicz officiating. Interment followed in the parish cemetery.

His grandsons served as pallbearers.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

MARY BERAN KULHANEK

The La Grange Journal
February 23, 1950

Mrs. Mary Kulhanek, 66, of Fayetteville passed away at the La Grange hospital Friday.

She was born in Europe in 1883 and came to this country in 1893. She was before her marriage to Anton Kulhanek , Sr., in 1908, Miss Mary Beran.

Funeral services were conducted at the Anton Kulhanek Sr. residence Sunday with Reverend Frank L. Matustik officiating. Continued services were held at the Fayetteville Catholic Church in the Fayetteville Catholic Cemetery.

Mrs. Kulhanek is survived by her husband, four daughters Mrs. Robert Kovar and Miss Annie Kulhanek of Fayetteville; Mrs Elo Goerig of La Grange and Mrs. William Goerig of El Campo; six sons; Lad and Anton Kulhanek of Columbus, Albert, Joe, Clarence and Edward of Houston; 11 grandchildren.

Contributed by Brenda Simek

LAD KULHANEK

Fayette County Record, Jan. 20, 1998

LAD KULHANEK

Last rites for Lad Kulhanek, 89, of Columbus were conducted Jan. 17 in St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus with the Rev. Dan Kahlich officiating. Burial was in the St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery.

Mr. Kulhanek died Jan 15 in Columbus.

Born in Frelsburg March 25, 1908, Mr. Kulhanek was the son of the late Anton J. Sr. and Mary (Beran) Kulhanek. He was united in marriage with Celilia Vitek on Nov. 19, 1935. He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church.

Surviving are two sisters, Annie Kulhanek of Columbus and Claudia Goerig of El Campo; three brothers, Anton J. Kulhanek Jr. of Columbus, Clarence Kulhanek of Houston and Edward Kulhanek of Pasadena; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Cecilia Kulhanek; parents, Anton and Mary Kulhanek Sr.; two sisters, Evelyn Kovar and Mary Goerig; and two brothers, Joe Kulhanek and Albert Kulhanek.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Henneke Funeral Home, Inc. of Columbus.

Contributed by Brenda Simek

MARTIN KURECKA

Weimar Mercury
21 Mar 1889, page 2

AMMANNSVILLE LOCALS.

Your correspondent is under the sad obligation to chronicle the death of Martin Kureceka, who did last Friday night of lung disease. The deceased was in his 48th year. He was a quiet, unobtrusive and industrious citizen whose reputation was good in this community. We extend our sympathies to the bereaved family.

ANTONIA GLOECKNER KURTZ

La Grange Journal, Thursday, May 8, 1924

Died At Austin

Mrs. Antonio Gloeckner Kurtz, one of Fayette counties oldest settlers, passed away at Austin last Wednesday, April 30, having reached the age of ninety-six years, five months and sixteen days.

Mrs. Kurtz, who was the widow of Henry Kurtz, who preceded her in death many years ago, lived about sixty-three years of her life in the town of Fayetteville and was loved by every one who knew her.  The last eight years were spent in Austin with her daughter, Mrs. Franziska Mittmann.

Born November 14, 1827, in Neustadt, Austria, Mrs. Kurtz immigrated to America in the year 1852.  In 1857 she was married to Henry Kurtz of Fayetteville.  Five children blessed this union, four of whom survive, as follows:  Wm. Kurtz of Fayetteville; Frank Kurtz, Columbus; Mrs. Henry Gloeckner, Pierce, and Mrs. Franziska Mittmann of Austin.  Besides the four children, twenty-four grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild mourn her loss.

The funeral took place from the home of her son, Wm. Kurtz, at Fayetteville, Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock, interment in the city cemetery, Rev. Lindenberg, pastor of the Frelsburg Lutheran church officiating.  The large attendance upon the funeral and the many beautiful floral tributes showed how very much she was esteemed by her acquaintances.  The Baca band and the city choir rendered touching music for the funeral.

Contributed by Rob Brown

Kahanek – Knolle

Koblizek – Kurtz