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ENGELBERT MACHAC
Victoria Advocate, 16 Jul 1992, page 10A
ENGELBERT MACHAC
FLATONIA - Engelbert Machac, 85, of Flatonia, died in a local nursing home Wednesday, July 15, 1992, after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Machac was born June 16, 1907, in Penlope [sic] to the late Frank and Justine Wotipka Machac. He was a retired water operator for an oil refinery, and was a member of the KJT and the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Survivors: wife, Emma Machac; daughter, Lexie Carr of Houston; sisters, Gussie Anderson of Houston, Eleanor Mullins of Galveston and Marcella Akkola of Oklahoma City, Okla.; brother, Theodore Machac of Edinburg; and one grandchild.
Preceded in death by parents; infant daughter; eight sisters and two brothers.
Rosary 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Smith Funeral Home.
Services: 10 a.m. Friday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Flatonia, the Rev. Gabriel Maison officiating.
Burial in Flatonia Catholic Cemetery, Smith Funeral Home, Flatonia, 865-3311.Contributed by Matt Cross
JOHN HENRY MACKEY
The following is taken from the funeral program. No obituary is available.
In Memoriam of John Henry Mackey
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 1976, 11:00 A.M.
BETHEL A.M.E. CHURCH
1638 Ann Arbor Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75216
John DeLeon Walker, Minister OfficiatingJohn Henry Mackey was born in Louisville, Kentucky to the union of Ida and Dennis Mackey. He was brought by his parents at the age of nine to LaGrange, Fate County, Texas where he was reared with fear and admonition of God. As a young man he lived in Waco, Texas, serving in the St. Paul A.M.E. Church. he came to Dallas in the early part of the 20th century, and joined Bethel A.M.E. Church where he remained until his demise.
In 1924 he met and married Miss Alma Inoma Douglass – to this union were no children, but their efforts blessed the lives of two girls and four boys, who were children of relatives, friends and neighbors. He loved children and reached out to help them in many avenues of life. He was :Daddy Mackey" to youth and many adults of his Church and Community down through the years. Mr. Mackey was as pleased to say that during his life he had only two employers – he was an employee for the Atlanta Life Insurance Company, fo Atlanta, Georgia for fourty-three years, serving in the capacities of Debit Manager, District Manager, State Ordinary Supervisor and SState Field Auditor. Because of his even temper in supervision he acquired the title of "Boss Man Mackey" throughout the Company's systerm.
In his local church he served as president of the senior choir Men Bible Class and a Steward. His tenure as Steward was more than seventy-five years in the A.M.E. Church. He served as a delegate from 1924 through 1948. he organized the Laymen's Organization of Texas in 1951 and was its first president. He supported Social Services Organizations of the Community with the Y.M.C.A. being his preference. He received many placques and rewards for service rendered. One placque cherished – sixty years of service to his Local Church as a Steward.
He was a consistant contributor to Paul Quinn College, Waco, Texas and served as a member of its Trustee Board during the Administration of Bishop George B. Young. He was a member of Paul Drayton Lodge No. 0 – Free and Accepted Masons and a charter member of the Myrtle Street Improvement Club. Paraphrasing the words of General McArthur, "Old Christian Soldier Never Die, They Just Fade Away." Mr. Mackey had his first hospital experience in July 1976. He expired in a local Extended Nursing Facility Wednesday, September 22, 1976 at 4 A.M.
His survivors are: Alma I. Mackey, wife; Robert Mackey, Texas City, brother; Charles L. Taylor, grandson; four nephews, Delane Griffin, Houston, Texas, Robert Griffin, Melvin Griffin and Billie E. Griffin, Texas City, Texas. Four nieces, Mrs. Vastine L. Hall, Los Angeles, California, Mrs. W. Therman Medlock, Texas City, Texas, Mrs. Mable LeCas, La Marque, Texas and Mrs. Phil E. Grant, Texas City, Texas, other relatives and many friends.
ACTIVE CASKET BEARERS
Atlanta Life Representatives
HONORARY CASKET BEARERS
Officers of Bethel A.M.E. Church
Paul Drayton Lodge No. 9 F. & A.M.
GRAVESIDE SERVICE
Paul Drayton Lodge No. 9 F. & A.M.
INTERMENT
Lincoln Memorial Park
ARRANGEMENTS BY:
MCMILLAN FUNERAL HOME
1938 Singleton Blvd.
Dallas, Texas 75212Contributed by San Marshall
LOUISA MADDOX
Colorado Citizen
Mrs. Louisa Maddox, an aged lady, highly esteemed by her neighbors, after a sickness of eight weeks died last Friday night at her home. She was buried at 4 o’clock p.m. on Saturday in the grave yard near the Methodist Schoolhouse at Colony. —Flatonia Argus
August 19, 1886Transcribed by Dorothy Albrecht
TRAUGOTT MAGER
La Grange Journal
April 30, 1936 pg. 2Winchester Section
In Memoriam
Mrs. Traugott Mager died Monday, April 13, 1936; the body of this woman was buried the following Thursday. Rev. L. A. Trienklein, pastor of the Lutheran Church officiated at the home, and also at the open grave; interment was made in the Lutheran Cemetery.
Mrs. Mager was born in Germany in 1852 and grew to womanhood in that country; the family later immigrated to America and made their home at Warda and then removed to Winchester.
There was born to this union eight children, two in Germany and six in this section; the living children are: Gus. Mager of Lester, Okla.; Mrs. Ernst Overtone of Port Arthur; Mesdames Emma Fischer, --Barnes, Otto Zingelmann, Carl Roda, B. Schrup; there are 34 grandchildren and 21 great-granchildren.
C. T. Kasper, W. H. Karisch, Willie Benedix, E. O. Kasier, Joe Pampell and Aug. Kasper acted as pall bearers and carried the body to the open grave, and friends covered the mound with flowers.
Mrs. Mager was another of our good women who ever had a kind word for friend and neighbor, and whose deeds of kindness will remain a thing to remember.
May she sleep in peace; to the surviving relatives we offer our sincere sympathy.
Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed
GLADYS KOEHL MAGRUDER
Houston Chronicle, 8 Dec 2000
MAGRUDER
GLADYS KOEHL MAGRUDER, a native of Wharton, Tx, died peacefully on December 5, 2000. Gladys was born on September 29, 1911 in Ellinger, Tx to Elo John Koehl and Louisa December. Gladys enjoyed her life in Pasadena, Tx from 1946-1962 by raising her family, making many friends, faithfully serving her church and civic organizations, and hosting numerous delightful bridge and dinner parties. She moved to Sharpstown in 1962 with her family and became a charter member of Gethsemane Methodist Church and worked at Sharpstown Hospital. She later lived in Tomball, Alief and Sugar Land. A great communicator and friend to so many, Gladys left no tears, only a long trail of love and laughter wherever she went. Gladys was preceded in death by her husband, John M. Magruder, Jr. in 1986 and her daughter, Elizabeth Magruder Lundstroth in 1987. She is survived by her son, John M. Magruder, III and wife Sally, and Dan Magruder and wife Suzann, five grandchildren, Erin, Scott, Jennifer, and Matthew Magruder and Jost M. Lundstroth; and son in law John Lundstroth. Visitation will be held at Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home, 12800 Westheimer at Dairy Ashford on Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Chapel and graveside services will be held on Saturday, December 9, 2000 at 9:30 A.M. with Rev. Jack Henderson officiating. Family requests in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Gethsemane Methodist Church, 6856 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, Tx 77074, or the charity of your choice.
Contributed by Judy Koehl
LEONA MAHLER
Schulenburg Sticker
Thursday, February 6, 1997Leona Mahler
Leona Mahler, 88, died Thursday, Jan. 23. She was born in Schulenburg and was residing in San Antonio at the time of her death.
Preceding her in death was her beloved sister, Alma Schaaf.
Surviving are her cousins, Ida Schaefer, Norman Schaefer, Cleo Ruhnke, Gladys Giambernardi and Florence Perkins, all of San Antonio, and numerous other family members.
Graveside services were held Sunday, Jan. 26 at the Schulenburg City Cemetery.
Arrangements were handled by Porter Loring, 1101 McCullough, San Antonio.Contributed by Rob Brown
ROSA BUBELA MALCIK
1934 Rosebud NewspaperMrs. John Malcik Dies At Her Home Here Sunday Eve
Her death was great shock to Rosebud and entire communityMrs. Rosa Malcik, wife of John Malcik, passed away at the family home in the Hamilton community Sunday evening, and the sudden death of this beloved woman has cast a shadow of sorrow over a multitude of friends and acquaintances.
Mrs. Malcik was before her marriage, Rosa Bubela, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. P.L. Bubela of Fayetteville, where she was born July 14, 1885. In 1905 she moved to Rosebud with her parents, and in October, 1908, she was married to John Malcik, a representative of one of the most highly esteemed families in this section. Six children blessed this union, Roland, a student of Sam Houston State Teachers College, Huntsville: Milton, Georgie Ann, Wilson, Ola Dee and John Jr., the last , an infant son four days old.
She was truly a good woman in every sense the word implies. A devoted, sacrificing mother and companion and a friend to humanity. A record of efficient and unselfish activities in the realm of membership in the Czecho-Moravian Brethren church, stands unquestionably inimitable and radiant. Her foremost privilege was her church and for many years she was president of the Sunday school at Hamilton; and the past few years was secretary of the Ladies Aid Society of the Czecho-Moravian Brethren church at Hamilton. She was happiest at the Master's work, and this was continued in the wonderful influence she radiated in her home. She shall be greatly missed, but now her range of opportunities are boundless and the Master she served so faithfully has crowned her with greater things to do in that land of cloudless skies.
"Love is and was my lord and king, And in his presence I attend to hear the tidings of my friend, Which every hour the couriers bring. "Love is and was my king and lord, And will be, though as yet I keep Within the court on earth, and sleep Encompassed by his faithful guard. "And hear at times a sentinel Who moves about from place to place, And whispers to the worlds of space In the deep night, that all is well. This was written by the poet " Tennyson".
Besides the grief stricken husband and children there are left to mourn the passing of this much loved woman, four sisters, Mrs. J.F. Novosad of East Bernard, Mrs. Joe Zabcik of Zabcikville, Mrs. John Bartek of Zabcikville, and Mrs. Frank Coufal of Fayetteville; three brothers P.A. Bubela of Rosebud, P.L. Bubela of Taylor and J.F. Bubela of Corpus Christi, and a host of sorrowing friends which was evidenced by the vast cortege which assembled at the home for the service and continued to Woodland cemetery, where the body was laid to rest Monday. Rev. F.H. Horak of Caldwell officiated at the services, where many paid a final tribute of love and respect.
The active pallbearers were, R.H. Sapp, Ed Baca, A.J. Stocklas, J. R. Wright, Paul Braden and Connie Cochran.
The pathway at Woodland cemetery was outlined by classmates of Wilson Malcik, ninth grade student of Rosebud High school.
The News and its readers extend to the bereaved deepest sympathy in the loss of this loved one.
Contributed by Brenda Simek
BETTIE MALIK
Weimar Mercury
25 Feb 1927CRIPPLED LADY DEAD.
Miss Bettie Malik, sister of Mr. Peter Malik, living a few miles northwest of this place, died Saturday last, of a complication of dropsy and pneumonia, aged about 38 years, and the remains were buried in the Dubina Cemetery Sunday, Rev. Jos. Szymanski officiating.
Miss Malik had made her home with her brother for many years. In early youth she sustained a fall which crippled her for life. Despite her infirmity she was of cheerful disposition, and bore her suffering uncomplainingly. Her infirmity grew upon her in the latter years of her life, and she was confined to her home practically all the time. She was highly regarded by friends and neighbors, being a naturally good-hearted, good woman, and her death is sincerely deplored.
To the grief stricken bother, our heartfelt sympathy is extended.
THOMAS MALIK
Weimar Mercury
19 March 1920Thos. Malik, aged 81 years, died at his home on the Rudolf Holas farm northwest of town, Monday. He was buried at Dubina Cemetery the following day.
AHELIA MANCIA
La Grange Journal
September 10, 1896Died at Flatonia, October 25, Ahelia Mancia, aged 40 years, of meningitis.
Contributed by Jon Todd Koenig
NELLIE MANN
Weimar Mercury
8 Jan 1898Post Specials: LaGrange, Texas. January 3.—Nellie Mann, the 5-year-old daughter of Deputy County Clerk A. S. Mann, who was badly burned the day before Christmas, died this afternoon as the result of her injuries.
See newspaper account of accident.
CHARLES MANNING
Colorado Citizen, 28 Apr 1881, page 2
Charles Manning, a blacksmith in the employ of Messrs. Boykin & Byler, of this town, was found in his room Saturday morning sitting in a chair, with his head lying on the bed, dead. He was in town on the previous evening, apparently well; played dominos with his friends, and seemed in good spirits. He had Asthma and is said to have suffered a great deal periodically. The jury of inquest returned a verdict that he came to his death from natural causes. But little is known here of his relatives, but it is believed they live in Kentucky.—Schulenburg Enterprise.
DEIDA MANOR
Colorado Citizen, 9 Apr 1891, page 2
Flatonia Argus: Again it is the painful duty of the Argus to chronicle the presence of the death angel in our midst. At 9 o'clock Monday night Mrs. Deida Manor, mother of Messrs. Wm. and Horace Goode and Mrs. W. A. Thatcher, passed to her eternal reward. The deceased was sick only a few days and her death was a surprise. She leaves three sons and one daughter to mourn her departure, to whom the Argus tenders its sincere condolence.
JOSEF MANOWFSKY
Weimar Mercury, 26 Nov 1892, page 3
A gentleman named Manovsky, residing over the line in Fayette county, northwest from this city—father-in-law of our townsman Mr. Anton Schindler—while attending to his stock Monday night, ws kicked by a horse, from the effects of which he soon afterward died. He was buried Tuesday afternoon. We extend sympathy to the bereaved relatives.
Manowfsky is buried in the Dubina Catholic Cemetery.
ADOLF MARAK
Weimar Mercury
4 Nov 1938, page 1PROMINENT FARMER SUCCUMBS TO DEATH
Mr. Adolf Marak, prominent farmer of the Sedan section, died at the family home Wednesday night of laast week at the age of 78 years and 6 months. The remains were laid to rest in the Dubina Cemetery Friday morning at 10 o'clock. Rev. John Morkovsky officiating.
Mr. Marak was born in Moravia, Austria, and came to this country in 18??. Landing at Galveston he came at once to the home of a relative. Mr. Marak of the Dubina community, where he remained for some time. Afterward he farmed in the Holman section and afterward on the Williams farm southwest of Weimar. He later purchased the DeGraffenreid farm in the Sedan community and lived thereon up to the time of his death.
His wife preceded him in death in 1932. Two of his children died in infancy and oneson died in 1908 at the age of 19 years. He is survived by three daughters — Mrs. Ed Beck of Weimar, Mrs. Millie Lidiak of Houston and Mrs. Theresa Sassin of Schulenburg; also nine grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Mr. Marak was a lovable character and wherever he was known he had a large circle of friends. He was honest, straight, a very energetic man up to the time his physical condition prevented him taking an active part in work, a man of congenial nature with a kindly word and friendly greeting for everyone, and his passing is viewed with sincere regret by a large circle of friends throuhout this section where he had lived for so long a time.
Our sincere sympathy goes out to his bereaved ones.
THERESIA MARAK
Weimar Mercury
June 10, 1932Worthy, Good Woman Passes Away Saturday
Mrs. Theresia Marak, beloved wife of Mr. Adolf Marak, well known retired farmer of this section, died early last Saturday morning, after an illness extending over two years. The funeral took place Monday morning at Dubina Cemetery, Rev. Jos. Szymanski officiating.
Mrs. Marak was 67 years of age at time of death. She was born in Austria and came to this country in the eighties, being married to Mr. Marak after arrival here. She and Mr. Marak had been married about fifty years, their marriage taking place at Dubina. The coupple lived in the Holman, Sedan and Dubina sections, and for a time lived on the Williams farm southwest of Weimar. For the past year they had lived in Schulenburg, but only three days before her death Mrs. Marak expressed a strong desire to return to the Weimar section, as she felt she would get better there. Her wish was gratified, but it proved of no avail.
Mrs. Marak is survived by her husband and three daughters—Mrs. Ed Beck of this vicinity, Mrs. Emelie Dedek of Houston and Mrs. Theresia Sassin of Schulenburg. Three other children preceded her in death—two in infancy and one son, Frank, who died in 1908 at the age of 19 years. Also nine grandchildren.
Mrs. Marak was a motherly, kind-hearted, good woman, beloved by all who knew her. She ever proved herself to be a model wife and mother, and her passing is deeply and sincerely regretted by a large circle of friends throughout this section. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to her bereaved ones.
ALFRED MARBURGER
La Grange Journal
Monday, November 29, 1971A. Marburger rites held Saturday
Alfred Marburger, 72, retired Southern Pacific Railroad section foreman of Carmine, died unexpectedly at his home last Thursday morning.
Funeral services were held at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, November 27, at the Foehner Funeral Home Chapel in Burton with Rev. Herbert Knebel and Rev. Ronald Dybvig officiating. Burial was in the Carmine Cemetery.
The deceased was born in Fayette County on January 19, 1899, a son of Edward and Lena Quandt Marburger. He was married to Miss Laura Knebel on April 20, 1924, in Round Top. He was a member of the La Bahia Turn Verein.
Surviving are his wife of Carmine; four brothers, Werner of Jarrell, Wollie and Benjamin of Brenham, and Erwin Marburger of Houston; two sisters, Mrs. Olga Weber and Mrs. Clara Kalmbach, both of Houston. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, and one sister.
Contributed by Rob Brown
CHARLES WILLIAM MARBURGER
The La Grange Journal
March 26, 1936 pg. 3Charles Wm. Marburger
Funeral services for Charles Marburger were held Thursday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock with Rev. H. Brunotte of the Carmine Lutheran Church, officiating. Mr. Marburger died suddenly at 9:30 p.m., on the 17th of March, of heart failure, at the age of 67 years and 27 days.
Deceased was born February 19, 1869 at Round Top; his parents were Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Marburger. He was baptized and confirmed by Rev. Neuthard and on December 31, 1900, was married to Miss Bertha Johle of Burton. The made their home in Round Top for 12 years in Giddings 2 years, and for a time lived in Temple; for the last 5 years the have lived in Carmine.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bertha Marburger, one son, Herbert of Kilgore and Mrs. Herbert Marburger and two grandchildren, all of Kilgore; brothers: William, Gus. And Adolph of Round Top; sisters: Mrs. Lena Schroeder of Carmine, Mrs. Louise Winnesdorfer, Mrs. Mary Schultze and Mrs. Laura Suehs all of Austin, and many other relatives
Our sympathy!
Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed
HARMON MARBURGER
Shiner Gazette, 7 Oct 1896
Accidentally Killed.
Harmon Marberger [sic.], of Muldoon, was instantly killed Sunday by the accidental discharge of a shot gun. He was driving across the railroad track when the mule attached to the buggy became scared and ran away. The buggy struck a stump, discharging the gun, the contents of which struck Marberger under the chin and came out at the top of his head, scattering his brains in all directions. He was to have been married in twenty days.
There's a marker in the Cistern Public Cemetery for W. H. Marburger, 5 Aug 1869 - 4 Oct 1896. Contributed by Matt Cross
META MENKING MARBURGER
La Grange Journal
Monday, June 7, 1971Marburger rites held Saturday
Funeral services for Mrs. Meta Marburger, 87, of Industry were held at 4:00 P.M. Saturday, June 5, at the Koenig Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. A. M. Roos officiating.
Burial was held in the Haw Creek cemetery.
She was born in Haw Creek on June 20, 1883, a daughter of William and Katherina Bauerkamper Menking. She was married to Albert Marburger on November 18, 1909, in Industry. He preceded her in death on September 19, 1955. She was a lifelong resident of the Industry community.
Surviving are one son, Marvin Marburger of Austin; two grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Contributed by Rob Brown
WILLIAM MARBURGER
Weimar Mercury
20 Jun 1896News Special: Flatonia, Fayette Co., Tex., June 13.—William Marburger, an old citizen of this county, died yesterday near Cistern. Mr. Marburger came to Texas fifty years ago and has been a resident of this and Austin counties ever since. He was 63 years old.
JULIA F. PRIHODA MARIK
Victoria Advocate, 4 Nov 2002
Julia F. P. Marik
FLATONIA - Julia F. Prihoda Marik, 87, of Flatonia, died Sunday, Nov. 3, 2002.
She was born April 28, 1915, in Flatonia, to the late Joseph and Julia Vyvjala Prihoda. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary and Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Survivors: three nieces; and one nephew.
Preceded in death by: husband, Tommie Marik; parents; one sister; and two brothers.
A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at Smith Funeral Home chapel in Flatonia.
Services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Rev. Charles B. Carolan officiating. Burial will be at Flatonia Catholic Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home, Flatonia, 361-865-3311.
Contributed by Matt Cross
STANLEY J. MARIK
Shiner Gazette, 29 May 1969
STANLEY J. MARIK
Flatonia. - Stanley J. Marik passed away Sunday, May 18, 1969 at 5:45 a.m. at the Flatonia Nursing Home at the age of 94 years, 9 months and 17 days.
Rosary was recited by Johnnie Tupa Sunday at 7:30 p.m. and Monday at 7:30 p.m. by the Rev. Norbert Galle.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday morning, May 20, from Smith Funeral Home continuing at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Mass. Interment was in the Flatonia Catholic Cemetery. Rev. Norbert Galle officiated.
Pallbearers were Joe Svatek, Rudolph Hajdik, Ladik Okruhlik, Lad Muras, August Vyvjala and Frank Tupa.
Born in Czechoslovakia, July 31, 1874, he came to the United States with his parents when he was a small boy. The family settled near Flatonia where he attended school and grew into manhood.
October 17, 1905, he was married to Miss Anna Greive. To this union two children were born. His wife preceded him in death November 14, 1959.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Frances Meyer of Kerrville; a son, Tommy Marik of Flatonia; a grandson, Eugene Meyer; and four great-grandchildren of Tucson, Ariz.
Two brothers preceded him in death.Contributed by Matt Cross
MRS. MARKO
Weimar Mercury
11 May 1895We learn from Harry Vogelsang that during Saturday's storm a Mrs. Marko, living six miles south of Flatonia was killed by lightning. It appears that the current struck the house in which the family were living, killing Mrs. M. instantly and injuring her husband, but leaving the children unhurt.
HERMAN HENRY MARKWARDT
La Grange Journal, Thursday, April 28, 1955
Herman Henry Markwardt
Funeral services were held Sunday, April 24, at 2 PM for Herman Henry Markwardt, 69, of Round Top, from the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Shelby. Burial was in the Shelby cemetery with Rev. W. E. Doerr officiating. Mr. Markwardt died Friday morning at a Brenham hospital after suffering a stroke at his home on Thursday morning.
He was born on June 22, 1865 in Austin County near Shelby, the son of the late Fritz and Helene Fanning Markwardt.
He was baptised the 20th of February 1887 in Shelby by Rev. J. Maigle and confirmed April 29, 1900 by Rev. C. Frieling in the Frieden Church in Shelby. On December 15, 1909, he was married to Miss Hulda Siebert. He lived his entire life in the Nassau community where he farmed until 1947 when he retired.
Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Markwardt of Round Top; five sons, Roland of Burton, Harold of Dime Box, Lee Roy of Round Top, Chester of Fayetteville and Delton of Nacogdoches; one brother, Otto of Round Top; three sisters, Mrs. Ida Rummel of Round Top; Mrs. Ella Meier of Brenham and Mrs. Lillie Mahlman of Austin and 12 grandchildren.
One daughter and one brother preceded him in death.Contributed by Rob Brown
SADIE ANN MARTIN
La Grange, Journal
March 8, 1934, Page 3Deaths Reported
Died at La Grange, March 5, of pernicious anemia, Sadie Ann Martin, aged 31 years and 2 months.
Transcribed by Connie F. Sneed
STEVE MARTINEK
Colorado County Citizen
5 July 1984MARTINEK
Steve Martinek passed away at the Colorado County Hospital in Columbus, June 28.
Funeral services were held at Fayetteville Brethren Church on June 29.
Rev. Jimmy Hejl, pastor, officiating. Services were under the direction of Henneke Funeral Home.
Martinek was born August 5, 1894 in Colorado County to Maria Slovacek Martinek and Stephen Martinek, Sr. He married Amelia Mahalec on June 27, 1916. She preceeded him in death on June 22, 1983.
He worked as a farmer, rancher, and janitor at Colorado County Court House.
Survivors were his two daughters: Mrs. Roger (Evelyn) Meyer of Victoria and Mrs. D. J. (Hilda) Zetik of Columbus; 2 grandsons and 1 stepgrandson; 5 great-grandchildren.
The pallbearers were Henry Kalich, Henry Martinek, Jr., Steve Bertsch, Jimmy Bertsch, Craig Bertsch, and L. G. Kubena.
ANTON MARTIS
The La Grange Journal
February 27, 1936 pg. 6Anton Martis
Anton Martis died at the home of his son and daughter-in-law, Mrs. And Mrs. Joe Martis, after and illness of several years duration, at the age of 75 years, and is survived by three daughters: Mrs. Willie Shimek, Mrs. Dom. Kollnovsky and Mrs. Willie Jasek; one son: Joe Martis.
Funeral services were held at the Catholic Church with Requiem Mass, Sunday morning, at 9:00 o’clock. His remains were laid to rest beside his wife, who preceded him in death several years ago; Rev. Father Klobouk officiated. Our sympathy is extended.
Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed
JOE K. MARTIS
La Grange Journal
Monday, January 15, 1968Joe K. Martis
Funeral services for Joe K. Martis, 70, of Rt. 2, Fayetteville, were held Friday, January 12, at 1:00 P.M. at the Knesek Chapel in Fayetteville with continued services at St. John’s Catholic Church. Rev. Ben Mazurkiewicz officiated, and burial was in the church cemetery.
Mr. Martis expired at his home on Wednesday. [Born] February 23, 1897, the son of Anton and Katherine Matush Martis, he was a retired farmer, a World War I veteran and a member of the K.J.T. He married Miss Vlasta Jasek in Fayetteville on Nov. 10, 1921. He was a [member of] the Fayetteville community.
Survivors include his wife of Fayetteville; and a sister, Mrs. Willie (Mary) Jasek of Fayetteville.
Contributed by Rob Brown
LAURA MASCHECK
Weimar Mercury, 11 March 1927
GIRL DIES AS RESULT OF BURNS THURSDAY
Miss Laura Mascheck, 13, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Mascheck of near Roznov, died from burns received when her clothes caught fire Wednesday about noon. No one was present when the girl's dress caught on fire in the hosue. She ran out into the yard and the flames covered her in a few minutes. The flames were extinguished by her mother, who also sustained burns on her hands. The girls died Thursday evening. —LaGrange Record.
OLGA JANEK MASEK
Fayette County Record, 10 Dec 1999
Funeral services for Olga (Janek) Masek, 76, of Praha were held Dec 7 at St Mary's Catholic Church in Praha with burial following in the church cemetery.
She died Dec 5. She was born June 17, 1923 in Novohrad, the daughter of Frank and Mathilda (Grieve) Janek. She married Adolph H Masek on May 8, 1946.
She was a homemaker and farmer and member of St Mary's Catholic Church of Praha, Altar Society, KJZT, Jerome Michal Post 94 American Legion Auxiliary and Moulton VFW Post 6971 Ladies Auxiliary.
She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brothers Louis and Henry Janek and granddaughter Rebecca Masek.
Survivors include 2 daughters, Jeanette & Calvin Kurtz of Flatonia; 3 sons, Leonard & Sandy Masek and Robert & Kathleen Masek of Flatonia and Terry & Sharon Masek of Katy; son, Ronie Masek of Cypress; grandchildren, Jeff Masek and Eric Kurtz of Houston, Stephanie Kurtz Lopez, Kevin Masek, Jenna and Alex Holden Farek of Flatonia, Aaron Masek of Cypress and Dane and Reed Masek of Katy; sisters, Millie Halata and Vickie Lev of Schulenburg, Anna Schacherl of Shiner and Bridget Lev of Flatonia; brothers, Emil Janek of Weimar and Ernest Janek of Schulenburg and great-grandchildren, Jonathan, Brenna and McKenna Lopez of Flatonia.
Funeral handled by Smith Funeral Home of Flatonia.
Contributed by Matt Cross
GRANT MASON
Weimar Mercury, 20 Mar 1897, page 8
Schulenburg Sticker: Many of our readers will no doubt remember that the mangled remains of a negro by the name of Grant Mason were found on the railroad track near the compress last September two yearas ago, and it was supposed that a freight train had run over and killed him. The train had run over the body all right enough, but, if the following facts are true, Grant Mason was killed and placed on the track by Jake McNeely and Uriah Rockins, who were arrested last Wenesday morning upon sufficient informaiton loded by some one. The preisoners were taken to LaGrange and lodged in jail. The examinign trial was set for Tuesday, the 9th inst., but on going to press we were not able to find out the result.
OLIVE E. LILLY MATHEWS
The La Grange Journal
Thursday, March 3, 1960Mrs. Olive E. Mathews
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Koenig Funeral Home chapel for Mrs. Olive E. Mathews, 77. The Rev. John F. Jensen officiated with burial in the Byler cemetery.
Mrs. Mathews was born in Nov. 20, 1882, near Dawson City in Navarro county, daughter of Manton and Sarah Jane Spencer Lilly. She was married on July 26, 1904, to W. E. Mathews, who preceded her in death on Nov. 22, 1952.
Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. M. D. Stapleton and Mrs. B. F. Adams of Houston, Mrs. W. F. Zimmermann of La Grange and Mrs. H. L. Warren of Muldoon; one half-sister, Mrs. Lucy Stephens of La Grange; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, one uncle, John Spencer and a great number of nieces and nephews.
Contributed by Rob Brown
PETER P. MATOCHA
The La Grange Journal
January 23, 1936, page 1Peter P. Matocha Dies Sunday, 19th After Long Illness
Peter Matocha, ill for the past three months, died Sunday night. Funeral services were held at the St. Peter and St. Paul Catholic Church at Plum, Tuesday morning, with Father Heintze of Plum cemetery.
Deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Matocha of Plum, and was reared on a farm near that village. He was united in marriage, five years ago with Miss Bessie Sivek, who survives him; there are no children.
Besides his parents and widow, he is survived by three brothers, Louis, Joe, and Ed Matocha of Plum; five sisters, Mrs. Tony Vacula, Mrs. Sophie Foitik and Mrs. Agnes Foitik of Fort Bend County, Mrs. Olga Srubar and Miss Annie Matocha of Plum.
The Journal offers to these morning relatives its sincere sympathy.
Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed
CLAUDE MATTINGLY
La Grange Journal
Thursday, February 8, 1934PHYSICIAN’S BODY FRIDAY AT LA GRANGE—DIED IN AUSTIN
Friday afternoon the body of Dr. Claude Mattingly was brought to La Grange from Austin, and from the home of his father, Edw. Mattingly, the funeral was held, with interment at the new cemetery, Rev. Connell, pastor of the Methodist Church officiating. Dr. Mattingly was found dead in the Austin Hotel where he had lived for about a month. He formerly practiced his profession at San Antonio.
Dr. Mattingly was born in La Grange, and was the eldest son of Edw. Mattingly and Mrs. Mamie (nee Teichmueller) Mattingly of La Grange. His mother died when he was about five years of age. He is survived by his widow and two children, a daughter of 7 years and a son, aged 5 years, bearing his name; his father, one brother Leroy Mattingly of Harlingen, and one sister, Mrs. Macgruder (Mamie) Martin of San Antonio.
News of his death, and the fact that death was due to the administration of a powerful narcotic self administered was received with expressions of sincere regret. Here in La Grange where he lived as a child and until early manhood, he was universally liked by everyone. He was studious and industrious and advanced rapidly after receiving his permit to engage in the practice of his chosen profession. Choosing and adopting it as a specialty, diseases of children, his practice in San Antonio increased until he could not give it the attention demanded. Recently he removed to Austin.
The published accounts of this death, as they appeared in the press of Friday added nothing but the knowledge that he had weakened and yielded as hundreds of men had done before him. At his side, cold in death and from the same parcotic, was found the body of Mrs. F. A. C. Perrin, about 35, wife of a doctor of psychology on the faculty of the University of Texas. A suicide pact, evidently.
From the daily press a part of the story is taken:
The bodies of Dr. Claude Mattingly, 39 Austin specialist of children’s diseases, and Mrs. Rhea B. Perrin, professor of psychology on the faculty of the University of Texas, were found in a hotel here today, apparently having entered into a pact to die through over-injection of a narcotic.
Doctors who visited the hotel room, where the couple had gone to die, said there were containers that once held 45 rains of a narcotic and needles and tubes that had been used in injecting it. Investigators said it was apparent Dr. Mattingly and Mrs. Perrin had been dead for at least 12 hours.
Mrs. Perrin was Rhea Burgess of Dallas, before her marriage to the university professor September 22, 1921. She had studied at the university. Dr. Perrin had been a member of the faculty at the university for 10 years. They did not have any children.
Dr. Mattingly studied medicine at the Galveston branch of the University of Texas and served his internship there. He came to Austin about six years ago and had enjoyed considerable recognition as a diagnostician of children’s diseases. The appearance of the bodies and the room where they were found indicated the couple had deliberately planned to die together. Doctors said the narcotic evidently had been injected in large doses into the arms. Dr. Mattingly had removed his coat and Mrs. Perrin had taken off a light jacket she had worn. Otherwise the bodies were fully clothed and the room was in order.
San Antonio—Dr. Mattingly was a brilliant young diagnostician and had an enviable war record, according to Dr. Lee Rice of San Antonio, whose assistant the former was before he left San Antonio.
Dr. Mattingly, according to Dr. Rice, left the University of Texas during his sophomore year to go to was with the United States Marines, with whom he served at Chateau Thierry and elsewhere. After the world conflict he returned to finish his medical education. During the war he appeared to have 10 years, declared Dr. Rice.
The latter described Dr. Mattingly as one of the foremost young diagnosticians of early cancer.
Dr. Rice recalled that Dr. Mattingly married while he was still a student and that two children- a daughter and a son- were born to the couple while they resided in San Antonio.
Dallas—Mrs. Rhea B. Perrin, found dead in an Austin hotel Thursday, before her marriage lived in Dallas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Burgess. Mrs. Burgess died several years ago and Burgess recently went to California. He had been an attorney here for many years.
La Grange Journal
February 8, 1934, Page6The following relatives and close friends attended the funeral of Dr. Claude Mattingly, Friday: Mr. and Mrs. R.M. Marin, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Reutzel, Mr. and Mrs. H. Pohl and R. Martin of San Antonio; Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Mattingly of Harlingen; Mrs. I Graves and Miss McKinzie of Austin; and many physicians from Austin, friends of the deceased, whose names we failed to learn.
Transcribed by Connie F. Sneed
MRS. ED MATTINGLY
La Grange Journal
Thursday, August 30, 1900Death of Mrs. Mattingly
After an illness of five days Mrs. Ed Mattingly died at her home in this city at the age of thirty-two years. A week ago today the wife and husband were the happy recipients of a pretty girl baby. From that time on complications set in, and in spite of all efforts to save the mother she passed away soon after the noon hour on Tuesday.
Conscious to the last, and with a firm belief in the immortality of the soul, she implored her husband to be good to the children when she had passed away. She did not tear crossing the dark valley of Death, but longed to stay a little while longer for the love she bore her husband and soon-to-be motherless little ones.
Deceased was the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Judge Teichmueller of this city, and became the wife of Mr. Mattingly, Sept. 1st, 1894, the ceremony being performed by Rev. Wimberly. The children born to them and living are Claude, four years old; LeRoy, three years old, and the baby of one week.
The parents of the deceased have been absent from the city for some time owing to the Judge’s very poor health. They were notified Monday afternoon of the daughter’s condition and arrived on Tuesday’s morning train.
The funeral services were held at the family residence Wednesday forenoon by the Rev. Brooks, pastor of the M. E. church, and befitted well the solemn occasion. Many a tear of sympathy stole silently from its fountain and fell upon quivering lips. The entire city mourns with the bereaved in this the dark hour of their lives.
The escort to the cemetery – the repository of all that is mortal – composed of relatives and mourning friends was large and an evidence of high regard for the deceased.
Contributed by Rob Brown
ANTON MATELEKA
Weimar Mercury
4 Nov 1896, page 4Post Special: Ellinger, Texas, Nov. 5.—Yesterday evening Anton Mateleka was shot and killed by his son-in-law, John Maretka. The latter is in the hands of the officers here.
JOHN MATURA
Weimar Mercury
19 Dec 1896, page 1A DOUBLE TRAGEDY.
Defending His Mother a Young Man Kills His Brother.
Schulenburg, Tex., Dec.. 16.—The farm of Andrew Huebner, located five miles northeast of [Schulenburg], was the scene of a tragedy in which two men, Vincent Krobot and John Matura, met death at 10 o'clock last night.
Mrs. Matura, widow, was a tenant on the Huebner farm, and with her lived her two sons, John Maura, aged agout 28 years, and Clemens Matura, aged about 26 years.
John Matura and Vincent Krobot had rented some farming land a few miles west of Schulenburg and were preparing to cultivate it next year. Together they went to Mrs. Matura's house last night to remove the household effects belonging to John Matura. A dispute arose between Mrs. Matura and her son John in regard to the ownership of some of the effects, which culminated in the killing.
Clemens Matura came to town to notify the officers of the killing. To the justice of the peace he said that when the dispute arose between his mother and brother, Krobot took the part of the son and struck his mother; that he (Clemens) then interfered to protect his mother. Krobot and John Matura both attacked him, the former with a pitchfork and the latter with an ax, when he shot and killed both of them with a pistol. Krobot was shot through the heart and John Matura through the head, the ball entering the left lobe of the brain.
Clemes Matura came to town this morning for coffins for the dead men. During the day a warrant was issued for his arrest.
The Maturas are Moravians and came here from their mother country about three years ago.
Vincent Krobot was also a Moravian and came to this country three or four years ago. He was about 30 years old, a laborer, and had a wife and four or five children in the old country, whom he expected to join him here next year.
John Matura, deceased, and his brother, Clemens Matura, the slayer, were unmarried.
FRANK MATUS
La Grange Journal
December 25, 1947Fayetteville Man Dies At Hospital
Frank Matus, 72, well-known Fayetteville area farmer, passed away at the local hospital Monday after a four week illness.
Funeral services are tentatively set for Wednesday, but time of the service is uncertain as yet. Rev. Frank Matustik will officiate, E. J. Knesek of Fayetteville is directing, and burial will be in the Fayetteville Catholic Cemetery.
He leaves his widow, Mrs. Agnes Sury Matus; five daughters, Mrs. Joe Novosad of Ganado, Mrs. Rud. Mynar of Fayetteville, Mrs. Fritz Krenek of New Ulm and Mrs. Emilie Treybig of San Diego, Calif. and Mrs. Jerome Beseda of Ganado; a son, Otto of Ganado; Mrs. Rosalie Survec of Ganado; 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Contributed by Rob Brown
EDWARD MATZKE
Weimar Mercury, Volume 71, No. 38
Friday, July 24, 1959Funeral Rites for Edward Matzke, 79, Held Saturday
Funeral services for Edward Matzke, 79, an almost lifelong resident of the Weimar rural area, were held Saturday morning at Hubbard Funeral Home and St. Michael’s Catholic Church, with interment in the church cemetery.
Rev. Thomas O’Callaghan and Msgr. Drozd officiated.
Mr. Matzke, who came to this country with his parents when he was 4 years old, died at his home Friday after a month’s illness.
Born March 29, 1880, in Deutsch Jassnick, Austria, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Matzke, who immigrated to America in 1884 and settled near Weimar. He married Miss Mary Muehr at High Hill on Nov. 11, 1914.
His wife survives, along with three daughters, Mrs. Adolf (Tillie) Kubica and Mrs. Alphonse (Annie) Hudec of here and Miss Ella Matzke of Columbus; 4 grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Mary F. Kainer of here. Two sisters, Mrs. John L. Herring and Mrs. Max Gobald, and 2 brothers, Adolf and Joe Matzke, preceded him in death.
Pallbearers were Bill Hoffmann, Eugene Kainer, Herman Matzke, Ed Matzke, Fred Rabel and Alfred Kainer.
Contributed by Mark Schumann
MARY MUEHR MATZKE
Weimar Mercury, Volume 83, No. 77, Thursday, April 22, 1971
Final Rites for Mrs. M. Matzke, 78, Held Here
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Matzke, 78, were held Wednesday, April 14, at Hubbard Funeral Home and St. Michael’s Catholic Church, with burial in St. Michael’s Cemetery. Rev. O.B. Kahlich officiated.
Mrs. Matzke died of a heart attack April 12 at the home of her daughter.
Born Jan. 8, 1893 at Bastrop, she was the daughter of Frank and Aloisia Berger Muehr. She was married to Edward Matzke, November 11, 1914, at High Hill. She was a member of St. Michael’s Church and St. Ann’s Society.
She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Adolf (Tillie) Kubica and Mrs. Annie Hudec of Weimar and Miss Ella Matzke of Columbus; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; one brother, John Muehr of Sugar Land; and two sisters, Mrs. Victor (Alma) Blaschke of Sugar Land and Mrs. Robert (Rosie) Heinrich of Schulenburg.
Besides her husband, Mrs. Matzke was preceded in death by an infant son, a sister, and four brothers.
Pallbearers were Alfred J. Kainer, Edwin Kainer, Alois Muehr, Alton Muehr, Leo Muehr and Victor Muehr.
Contributed by Mark Schumann
HELEN MAXWELL
Weimar Mercury
11 Dec 1925, page 2DIED AT SAN ANTONIO.
Telephone news was received here Saturday shortly after the noon hour, which informed friends of the family of Thomas W. Maxwell, formerly of LaGrange, that Mrs. Helen Maxwell, past eighty years of age, mother of T. W. Maxwell, had died at San Antonio that morning. She will be remembered by many here who knew her while the family resided near the Katy crossing, on the highway.
The remains were brought in LaGrange for Interment, being first taken to the undertaking rooms of Reichert & Kneip and at two o'clock Sunday afternoon conveyed to the new cemetery for interment. Mrs. Maxwell was born January 26, 1841. —LaGrange Journal.
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Mrs. Maxwell was known to a number of the citizens of this section, and her death is sincerely regretted.
PERRY MAXWELL
Weimar Mercury
February 18, 1910Houston Post Special: La Grange, Feb. 11.—Perry, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Maxwell, aged about 7 years, died in this city last night after an illness which lasted several days. The funeral was held today, with interment in the new cemetery.
MRS. BERT MAYES
Weimar Mercury
15 Apr 1927, page 5MRS. BERT MAYES DEAD.
Mrs. Bert Mayes of near Schulenburg died Saturday night and the remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at Schulenburg Sunday afternoon. Rev. C. E. Bludworth, local Methodist pastor, officiating. Several relatives and friends of the family residing near Weimar attended the funeral.
HENRY A. MAYER
La Grange Journal
Thursday, March 25, 1943Hy. A. Mayer
Hy. A. Mayer, father of our townsman, H. W. Mayer, died at his home at Yorktown, Friday, March 19, aged 68 years and 5 months. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock, Rev. Hankammer, Lutheran pastor officiating. Interment was in the Yorktown cemetery.
Surviving is his wife, Mrs. Louise (nee Linbrugger) Mayer, two sons, H. W. Mayer of La Grange and Edgar W. Mayer of Sweeney, and one daughter, Mrs. John (Esther) Zioentz of Yorktown.
American Legion buddies of H. W. Mayer, living in La Grange, were in attendance upon the funeral.
Contributed by Rob Brown
OTTO MAYER
La Grange Journal
Thursday, April 5, 1934, Page TwoDeath of Otto Mayer
Many friends of the family, residing in La Grange, attended the funeral of Otto Mayer of near Shelby, Monday afternoon.
Mr. Mayer aged 59 years, 11 months and 20 days, a prominent farmer of the Shelby section, died Saturday evening, March 31, at his home. He had been failing in health for several years and became a victim of the dread flu, pneumonia followed, causing his death. He is survived by his wife and four children, two sons, Willie and Elwood, and two daughters (Mildred) Mrs. O.W. Williams and (Dollie) Mrs. Marvin Jaeger of near Bay City. Lorenz Meyer, a son, died about seven years ago, following an accident.
Beside his immediate family the deceased leaves an aged father, Fritz Mayer, one brother Charles, and two sisters Mrs. W.C. Nagel and Mrs. Henry Spies of Hallettsville.
The funeral took place at 2:00 o’clock Monday afternoon at Krau’s cemetery, Rev. Brunotte of Carmine attending.
Transcribed by Connie F. Sneed
EMIL MAZOCH
Weimar Mercury, February 9, 1907
By the accidental discharge of a single barrel shotgun late last Saturday afternoon [2 Feb 1907], the 7-year-old son of Mrs. Annie Mazoch, a widow woman living on a farm just across the road from Mr. Stephen McCormick's home place, was shot and killed. The little boy evidently did not know the weapon was loaded. Anyway, by careless handling of same in the kitchen of his home the weapon was discharged, the entire load of bird shot entering just under the jaw and coming out the top of his skull causing instant death. The remains were prepared for burial and on Sunday were laid to rest in the cemetery at Dubina.
Transcribed by Dorothy Albrecht
GENOVEFA HABERNAL MAZOCH
Weimar Mercury, 18 Jun 1964, page 1
Funeral Services For Mrs. Mazoch, 90, Held Wednesday
Funeral services for Mrs. Genovefa Mazoch, 90, widow of the late Charlie Mazoch, were held Wednesday morning, June 17, at Hubbard Funeral Home here and at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Dubina, with burial in the Dubina cemetery. Rev. Henry O. Rolf officiated.
Mrs. Mazoch, who had lived in the Weimar area more than 50 years, died at 8:15 a. m. Monday in the Czech Catholic Home for the Aged at Hillje, after an illness of about five months. She had lived at the home for the past 6 years.
Born January 31, 1874, at Bluff (now Hostyn), she was a daughter of Joe and Margaret Habernal. She married Mr. Mazoch in 1907, and they settled on a farm near Weimar. He died in 1940, and six years later she moved to the Hillje rest home. She was a member of the Dubina church and the KJZT.
Surviving her are one son, Charles Mazoch of Weimar; a stepson, Max C. Mazoch of this area; three step-daughters, Mrs. Frank Kroboth of the Weimar area and Sister M. Assumpta and Sister M. Gerard of Nazareth Convent in Victoria; 13 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Frank Kroboth, Johnnie Kroboth, Frank Kroboth Jr., and George Mazoch, Joe Mazoch and Johnnie Baresh.
HELEN MAZOCH MAZOCH
Weimar Mercury, 14 Jan 1955, page 1
Final Rites for Mrs. Helen Mazoch, 69, Held Saturday
Mrs. Helen Mazoch, 69, of Dubina, was buried in the Dubina Catholic Cemetery last Saturday morning after services at Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home and St. Rose Catholic Church in Schulenburg.
Rev. Eustace Hermes officiated.
Mrs. Mazoch died suddenly Wednesday, January 5.
She had lived in the Dubina community most of her life. Born Sept. 12, 1885, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mazoch. Her husband, Vincent Mazoch, died in 1918, and one son died 15 years ago.
Surviving are two sons, Max and Laddie Mazochof Schulenburg; and three sisters, Mrs. Raymond Kossa of Rosenberg, Mrs. John Friedrich of Schulenburg and Mrs. Willie Ermis of Borden; three brothers, Frank, Steve and Ignac Mazoch of Granger; and two grandchildren.
HENRY MAZOCH
Weimar Mercury, 27 Feb 1969, page 1
Henry Mazoch, Heart Victim, Buried Sunday
Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 23, for Henry J. Mazoch Sr., 61, who died Friday noon at his home, of a heart attack.
Services at Hubbard Funeral Home and St. Wenceslaus Church, Holman, were led by Rev. Joseph Hamala and Rev. Albert Hubertus. Burial was in the church cemetery.
A lifelong resident of Holman, he was born June 30, 1907, a son of Frank and Marie Horak Mazoch. He married Miss Alma Kainer on Nov. 12, 1930. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph Society, and the KD.
Surviving in addition to his wife are two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Georgia) Becak of Palestine and Mrs. Bobby (Jenn) Koym of Houston; one son, Henry James Mazoch Jr. of Houston; ten grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Marie Mazoch of Holman; five brothers, C. F. Mazoch of Louise, Louis Mazoch of Holman, Frank Mazoch Jr. of Swiss Alp, Ivan Mazoch of Dubina, and Edmund Mazoch of Freyburg; and five sisters, Mrs. Vlad (Annie) Cernoch, Mrs. Frank (Martha) Neiser and Mrs. Morris (Agnes) Mican, all of Holman, Mrs. Fred (Anastasia) Schram of Ammannsville, and Mrs. Stanley (Marie) Muras of Houston.
Pallbearers were his nephews, Mark Mazoch, Laddie Cernoch, Ivan Mazoch Jr., Henry Mican, Robert Kainer and Frankie Neiser.
JOSEPH MAZOCH
Weimar Mercury, 18 Jan 1962, page 1
Twins Die 4 Days Apart
Joseph Mazoch, 81, Succumbs; Rites Thursday
Funeral services for Joseph Mazoch, 81-year-old retired farmer of Holman, are [scheduled] for Thursday morning at 9:45 at Hubbard Funeral Home here, continuing with services at 10 o'clock in St. Michael's Catholic Church.
Burial will be in the Holman Catholic Cemetery, The Rt. Rev. Msgr. Anthony F. Drozd will officiate.
Mr. Mazoch, a lifelong resident of this area, died at his home at 9:15 a. m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, after several years of failling health. He had been living in Weimar with a daughter, Miss Olga Mazoch, since selling his Holman farm about a year ago.
He was a twin of Mrs. Rosie Cernosek, who died Friday evening at Schulenburg.
Born Aug. 27, 1880, in Fayette County, he was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Mazoch. He married Miss Elizabeth Barta at Ammannsville in 1903, and they settled near Holman. Mrs. Mazoch died in 1951. Mr. Mazoch was a member of St. Michael's Church and the KJT.
Surviving him are two sons, Jimmy of Weimar and Bill[?] of Ammannsville; six daughters, Miss Olga Mazoch and Mrs. Ludwig Mican of Weimar, Mrs. Emil Bayer of Holman, Mrs. Lad Bayer of Ammannsville, and Mrs. Jim Bordovsky and Mrs. Annie Kana of La Grange; 17 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Charles of Ammannsville, Frank and Cyril of Holman; three sisters, Mrs. Rud. Stuchly of Schulenburg, Mrs. Lad. Bartosh of Damon and Mrs. Adela Kulhanek of Ennis; and one foster sister, Mrs. Alma Odell of Tucson, Arizona. Two sons receded him in death, Ivan, who died in military service in 1942, and Ignac, who died in 1953.
PHILLIP MAZOCH
Weimar Mercury
10 June 1927OLD TIME CITIZEN DIES AT AMMANNSVILLE
Mr. Phiillip Mazoch, an old time citizen of this section, died at Ammannsville last Saturday, aged 79 years. The funeral took place at Ammannsville Catholic Cemetery Monday morning, Rev. Raska officiating. Mr. Mazoch is survived by his widow, four sons, four daughters and one adopted daughter. They are as follows: Frank, Joe and Cyril Mazoch of Homan, Charles of Ammannsville, Mrs. Louis Cernosek of Holman, Mrs. Lad. Bartos of needville, Mrs. John Stuchly of Needville, Mrs. Julius Kulhanek of Ennis, and Miss Alma Mazoch of San Antonio. Mr. Mazoch stood very high among his friends and neighbors and was always considered a good citizen, friend and neighbor. Our sincere sympathy goes out to his bereaved ones.
RAYMOND MAZOCH
Weimar Mercury
31 Mar 1933Raymond Mazoch Dead
Mr. Raymond Mazoch, former resident of this section, died in Houston Monday afternoon, aged 30 years. He leaves a widow, Mrs. Pauline Mazoch, three daughters, Frances, Evelyn and Helen, and one son, Lawrence. They had been living in Houston for some time past.
The remains were brought here on Wednesday at noon and the funeral took place at Dubina Cemetery soon afterward, Rev. Jos. Szymanski officiating.
We are told that Mr. Mazoch's death was the result of exposure during a recent fire in the neighborhood where he lived. He worked manfully saving the property of a friend, became overheated, was taken ill, pneumonia developed, and although everything possible was done for him, it was without avail.
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to his bereaved ones.
VINCENT (VINC) MAZOCH
Weimar Mercury
23 Jan 1920Death of Jim Mazoch.
Jim Mazoch, a young farmer who was born and raised a short distance south of town, died Sunday at his home on the Navidad, a few miles west of town, after a brief illness, of pneumonia. He leaves a widow and several small children. The remains were buried at the Dubina Cemetery Monday morning. Our sincere sympathy goes out to the bereaved ones.
[Vincent Mazoch died June 18, 1920.]
EDMUND V. McASHAN
Clipping probably from the Texas Methodist Newspaper, 17 Dec 1857, Vol. IV #18
Died, at the residence of his mother, Mrs. Elizabeth McAshan, in LaGrange, Fayette Co., Texas, Nov. 29th, 1857, Edmund V. McAshan, Esq, in the 28th year of his age.
He was born in Buckingham Co., Va., and removed with his parents to Texas in 1845. At the early age of fourteen he consecrated his heart to the service of Christ, and united with the M.E. Church, South. From that time to the period of his death, he was a faithful consistent Christian. Although of a lively, cheerful disposition, he never compromised his religion, by joining in the fashionable follies of the day, but strictly followed the command of the Saviour, "If any man will be my disciple, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me."
Although he was a young man, he had filled the offices of steward, class leader, and superintendent of the Sabbath-school for many years, and was always found faithful to the trust confided to his charge.
But a few short months previous to his decease, he entered the married state, and a life of domestic happiness seemed in reserve for him; but while forming new plans of business, and engaging in new shpheres of usefulness, the Master's voice was heard, saying "It is enough: come up higher." His end was peaceful. He lived the life of a Christian and like a Christian, he died. The sudden call found him with "his lamp trimmed and burning, ready to go forth and meet the Bridegroom."
The Masonic Fraternity, Odd-Fellows, and members of the Bar in attendance on the District Court of Fayette county, and the Sabbath-schools of LaGrange, with a large number of sorrowing friends and relatives, followed his remains to the grave.
His friends have lost a treasure, but they look forward with joyful hope to a re-union in that land, "where this corruptible shall put on incorruption, and this mortal shall be clothed with immortality."
—A.C.H.
LaGrange, Fayette County, Texas—The Texas Christian Advocate will please copy.
Texas Methodist Newspaper, 17 Dec 1857, Vol. IV #18
At a called meeting of Lafayette Lodge #34, Nov. 30, 1857, for purpose of paying last sad tribute of respect to the remains of E. V. McAshan. He died the 29th inst. Resolution published.
Contributed by Jane McAshan
ELIZABETH McASHAN
Daily Houston Telegraph, 30 Nov 1872, page 5
DEATH OF MRS. ELIZABETH McASHAN
This estimable lady died on Thursday morning at the residence of her son-in-law, Judge C. S. Longcope, of this city, and her remains were started on the Central train, attended by members of her family, to be interred at the family burial grounds in La Grange.
This excellent lady had attained a nice old age, and had raised a large family and seen them all married and comfortably settled in life.
So much was she beloved among a large circle of friends in this city and at La Grange, where she resided for many years, that she was universally spoken to and of by the name of "Mother McAshan". A consistent, unflinching Christian all her life, death to her was but the gate to Heaven and an eternity of happiness.
She had done her whole duty to her children, and they and their descendants will always bless her sacred memory.
Contributed by Jane McAshan
H. MCBRIDE
Weimar Mercury
12 Sep 1930, page 1H. McBride Dead.
Mr. H. McBride, a prominent and highly thought of farmer living on Middle Creek, between Weimar and Schulenburg, died at the family home Saturday and the remains were interred in the Schulenburg Cemetery the following day, Rev. C. C. McKinney, local Methodist pastor, officiating.
He is survived by his widow and several children, all grown.
Mr. McBride was highly regarded by everyone who knew him, and his death is deeply and sincerely regretted.
LESLIE McCLATCHY
Weimar Mercury, 3 Jul 1897, page 2
Ardmore, I. T., June 20.—Leslie McClatchy, 16 years old, son of Jeff McClatchy, was drowned about 3 o'clock this afternoon in the lake of the Ardmore rod and gun club, about four miles north of the city. Mr. CMcClatchy and family came here about a year ago from Wills Point, Tex., and formerly resided at LaGrange, Tex.
FRANK McCLELLAN
La Grange Journal
Thursday March, 1 1934FRANK McCLELLAN AGED 70 YEARS DIES AT LEDBETTER
Frank McClellan, age 70 years, died at his home in Ledbetter, last Thursday, February 22. Funeral services were held at the home and burial service at the cemetery; Dr. H. G. Hertel, a sincere and true friend of the McClellan family spoke consoling words at the home and at the grave, giving due credit to the good qualities of the deceased.
Frank McClellan was on of those plain, rugged honest men who made friends, ever square in his dealings he commanded the respect of all with whom he came in contact; he had lived in our little village for more than half a century, and leaves to mourn his departure, his widow and eight children. He was born October 6, 1863.
Many who know him intimately frequently referred to him as a “good man to tie to” because he believed in truth and sincerity. He had the courage of his convictions, yet he possessed a heart that was tender and deeds of neighborly and friendly kindness, that he mentioned not but executed because it gave him pleasure.
His living children are: Conway McClellan of Wichita Falls; Mrs. Addie Chamberlin of Calvert; Mrs. Chas. Hill, Houston; Mrs. Robert Rost, Long Beach California; Billie McClellan, Vega, Texas; Milton McClellan, Bergheim, Texas and Miss Johnnie Mae, now at the old home. One brother, Walter McClellan also survives. All children were here to attend the funeral with the exception of Mrs. Rost, who was unable to come from California on account of sickness.
Frank McClellan was a successful contractor and stockman; through his enterprising efforts and energy, he succeeded in shipping many loads of grave from this section to Houston, and was also instrumental in getting the highway through his community.
-A Friend
(The journal editor lost a valuable friend when Frank McClellan died. An acquaintance formed many years ago never lacked its ennobling influence; the editor regarded him as a man of high integrity and considered it a pleasure and a privilege to be numbered with his list of friends. To the family the sympathy of the entire Journal force is offered at this hour.—Editor.)
Transcribed by Connie F. Sneed
FRANK J. McCLELLAN, JR.
La Grange Journal
Thursday, January 23, 1919Frank McClelland, Jr.
Fayette County Adds Another Son To Its Honor Roll
(Contributed)
Fayette county has added another son to her list of heroes who have made the supreme sacrifice in the name of liberty, in the death of Frank McClelland, Jr., who died at St. Naziar, France, November 22, 1918.? He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank McClelland of Ledbetter, where he was born June 25, 1893.? He has two uncles, John and W. R. McClellan, and many other relatives.
Young McClellan entered the navy in 1913 and served two years, receiving an honorable discharge.? When the war with Germany broke out, he entered the railroad corps and went to France within a month after his enlistment.? On December 19, his family was notified by the government that he had fallen a victim of bronchial pneumonia.? He has a brother in the engineer service in France.
The McClellan family being among the oldest settlers in Fayette county, and Frank being among the best known young men in that section, his death cast a gloom over the entire community in which he lived.
Contributed by Rob Brown
WALTER R. McCLELLAN
La Grange Journal, Thursday, June 28, 1934
Ledbetter Citizen Attacked by Heart Failure Thursday
Dear Journal:
This, Friday afternoon, June 22, we placed to rest another good and sincere friend, one of whom every man and woman and child in our little village loved because he was honest, upright and a friend to those in need. Walter R. McClellan died Thursday after an attack of the heart; his age was 68 years and he leaves as his chief mourners, his widow and two sons, and countless friends for his rare qualities.
Walter McClellan was all his friends called him, his life was full of adventure. In his younger years he served as mail clerk on the run between Houston and New Orleans, and was caught in several railroad wrecks, but always came back smiling; he was for a time chief clerk of the railway mail service.
When the game grew old, he purchased a filling station near Ledbetter, and tourists where “Dad’s Filling Station” was to be found; they visited with him because it was not always business, but a friendly greeting and a smile to add to the days’ blessings. His true nature, in addition to his many kind deeds was exemplified when, his neighbors and friends desiring to honor the mother on “Mother’s Day he had them to commemorate that day at his grove near to his filling station. As we who knew him so well, think of what he did and did willingly for others, we refrain not in saying that our hearts bleed at his departure.
There are not many Walter McClellans these days; he caused the bright rays of sunshine to penetrate wherever his presence came; as we stood at his grave last Friday and heard Dr. Hertel of Giddings extoll his virtues and saw the casket that contained the mortal remains of a friend lowered to the depth of the earth, with Masonic honors, the inevitable was forced strongly upon us; may the sod be light and his soul repose in those realms where honorable men have obtained a lease while living. – L. C. Rummel.
Ledbetter, June 22.Contributed by Rob Brown
LES McCOY
Eagle Lake Headlight, 15 Dec 1906, page 5
A negro by the name of Less McCoy, died in the colored waiting room of the Sunset depot early last Saturday morning. The negro was brought up on the Cane Belt the night previous very low with pneumonia. His home was in Flatonia to which place his body was shipped for burial.
WILLIE KREUZ McCOY
The La Grange Journal
Thursday, December 11, 1947Former LG Lady Dies Suddenly
The entire community was shocked late Monday when the news was received that Mrs. J. W. McCoy, the former Miss Willie Mae Kreuz of La Grange, had died suddenly that day at her home at Paris, Texas.
Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Kreuz, her parents, and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Webb left shortly after receiving the sad news to be with the sorrowing family. Mrs. McCoy leaves her husband, three small children, parents and other relatives.
Details of funeral arrangements were not learned.
Contributed by Rob Brown
SALLIE MOORE McDUFFIE
La Grange Journal, Thursday, December 15, 1955
West Point Negress, Aged 101 Years, Dies
Mrs. Sallie McDuffie, aged West Point negress died Saturday, Dec. 10, at the age of 101 years, 6 months and 8 days. Death was attributed to heart failure.
She was born on June 2, 1854, during slave days and was a daughter of the Caesar Moores who lived at West Point. Her husband preceded her in death a number of years ago.
Funeral services will be conducted by the Pendergrass Funeral Home of Smithville on Friday, Dec. 16, and interment will be made in the McOllie Cemetery near West Point.Contributed by Rob Brown
CORNELIA McGILL
Weimar Mercury, 26 Dec 1903, page 8
Flatonia, Dec. 17. — Miss Cornelia McGill, an aged lady, well-known and respected, died at her residence this morning at 11 o'clock. The [funeral] occurs tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock. Interment in the City Cemetery. Miss McGill had resided here for a number of years prior to her death.
LYDIA A. McGILL
Shiner Gazette, 15 Jun 1898
We learn on going to press that Mrs. H. F. McGill of Flatonia died last Monday night at 11 o’clock and was buried yesterday at 4 p. m. The sympathies of the GAZETTE are with the bereaved children, who have lost a faithful and affectionate parent.Weimar Mercury, 18 Jun 1898, page 5
Flatonia Argus: Died, after a lingering illness of several weeks, Mrs. Lydia A. McGill, so well and so favorably known throughtout this section, breathed her last, at her home in this city, her soul wafting its flight to that brighter home beyond, at 10 o'clock p. m., Monday, June 13th, 1898. . . .
Deceased was born in Colorado county, Texas, and was fifty one years old. She was a christian and member of the Baptist church for fourteen years.
Her children who survive her are Mesrs. J. C. and Frank, and Miss Nena McGill and Mesdames Stella Hollifield and Maggie Kempe.
Gazette obituary contributed by Matt Cross
GEORGE McINTIRE
La Grange Journal
March 8, 1934, page 3Deaths Reported
Died at Plum, February 27, of apoplexy; George McIntire, (colored) aged 80 years.
Transcribed by Connie F. Sneed
DR. ROBERT A. McKINNEY
Weimar Mercury, 7 Jun 1918
LaGrange Doctor Dies.
LaGrange, Texas, May 31.—Dr. R. A. McKinney died here Thursday morning. He retired from the practice of medicine a few years ago, on account of failure of eyesight. He is survived by his widow and three children, all grown, Mrs. Ada White of this city, Mrs. T. A. Edwards of Lake Charles and William McKinney of San Antonio. The funeral took place at 10 a.m. Friday and was conducted by the Knights Templar of Smithville.
ERNEST LEE McKINNON
The Houston Post, Monday, May 23, 1949
Ernest McKinnon, 83, of 1510 Pearson, died at 7:45 a.m. Sunday in a Houston hospital. Born in Lyonsville, had lived in Houston four years. Had been retired several years. Member camp No. 120, Woodmen of the World. Survivors: Widow, Mrs. Gertrude McKinnon; daughters, Mrs. Sam V. McNeill, Galveston, and Mrs. A. T. Reaves, Houston; sisters, Mrs. Lottie Lester, Schulenburg, and Mrs. Stella Sterling, Bellville. Private services Monday at Schulenburg cemetery. Settegast-Kopf company.
The Schulenburg Sticker
Friday, May 27, 1949Ernest L. McKinnon Buried Here
Private funeral services for Ernest Lee McKinnon, who passed away in a Houston Hospital on May 22, at 7:45 a.m., were held here Monday at 2:00 p.m.
Mr. McKinnon, aged 84 years, was born near the present site of Schulenburg at Lyonsville on September 5, 1865 as the son of Neil and Anthora McKinnon.
On January 23, 1893, he was united in marriage to Gertrude Willrich here in Schulenburg. Her father, Judge Willrich, performed the ceremony.
Mr. and Mrs. McKinnon made their home here until about four years ago when they disposed of their property and moved to Houston.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Gertrude Willrich McKinnon of Houston; two daughters, Mrs. Hayden McNeil of Galveston and Mrs. Alpin Reaves of Houston; three sisters, Mrs. Stella Sterling of Bellville, Mrs. Annie Marcer of Fresno, California; and Mrs. Lottie Lester of this city; one grand-daughter, and several nieces and nephews.
The body was brought from Houston to the Methodist Church here where Rev. Dennis Macune officiated at the service. Interment was made in the City Cemetery.Contributed by Rob Brown
GERTRUDE WILLRICH McKINNON
The Schulenburg Sticker
Friday, April 30, 1954Mrs. E. McKinnon Buried Here Sat.
Mrs. Ernest McKinnon, aged 84 years, seven months, and twenty-four days, passed away in Galveston Friday afternoon. Mrs. McKinnon had been making her home in Houston with a daughter, Mrs. A. T. Reaves, but at the time of her death was visiting in Galveston with another daughters, Mrs. Sam McNeil.
Mr. and Mrs. McKinnon operated the McKinnon Hotel here for many years. A number of years ago they sold their property here and moved to Houston. Mr. McKinnon preceded his wife in death several years ago.
Deceased was born in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania on August 28, 1869. She was the daughter of the late Judge and Mrs. George Willrich of La Grange.
Funeral services were held in Galveston Saturday morning at 9:00 a.m., and the body was brought to Schulenburg for interment in the family plot in the City Cemetery. Fulfilling one of her last requests, private funeral services were held and all flowers were omitted. Rev. Parnell, local Baptist minister, officiated at the graveside rites here.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Sam McNeil of Galveston and Mrs. A. T. Reaves of Houston and one grand daughter Sarah Ann Reaves of Denton.
Contributed by Rob Brown
NEIL McKINNON
Weimar Mercury, 5 Apr 1890, page 2
The many friends of Mr. Neil McKinnon will regret to learn of his death, which occurred Wednesday night at his residence near Schulenburg. He was well known in this vicinity.
NEILL L. McKINNON
La Grange Journal
Thursday, May 7, 1914Neill L. McKinnon
When Death’s icy touch stilled the voice of Neill L. McKinnon of Schulenburg, that enterprising city lost a good citizen, his relatives a loving kinsman and his friends in the county a good, honest friend, a true Southern scholarly gentleman. We knew him well, and his company was always a pleasure to us; he was ever encouraging a friendly feeling for his fellow man, and during his later years seemed to take great pleasure in spreading good cheer and sunshine among all. Peace be with him. May his reward be such as his goodly nature merited. He was given Masonic interment at the Schulenburg cemetery on the afternoon of Sunday April 26th, aged 62 years.
Contributed by Rob Brown
J. P. McLEAN
Weimar Mercury
19 Dec 1903Flatonia, Dec. 7.—J. P. McLean, an old gentleman highly connected in this section, died at his home near this city last night. He was an ex-Confederate soldier. The remains were laid to rest in Elm Grove cemetery at 3 o'clock today.
EVELYN MARIE McMILLAN
La Grange Journal
January 26, 1922Her Visit Ended
Infant Babe Departs on Her Journey To The Other WorldMrs. F. Nollkaemper returned from Weimar Saturday where for the past three weeks she had been with the family of Ross McMillan, and at the bedside of the little grandchild, Evelyn Marie McMillan. It has seemed that the joy the first born brings into the home was to have been short lived here. Baby Evelyn Marie made her debut into this world and into the hearts of the young parents and grandparents as a New Year’s gift, the cup of happiness appeared to have been filled to the brim, but only for a short while.
On Wednesday morning of last week the visit of the infant boss of the home came to an end. The angelic band hovering near simply stepped in and took the spirit and carried it up to Him who hath said: “Suffer little children to come unto me for of such is the kingdom of Heaven.”
Little Evelyn Marie’s precious body was placed into a tiny couch bed and bedded to rest at the Weimar cemetery where many friends and relatives gathered to sympathize with the sorrowing parents, Wednesday afternoon. Rev. J. W. Arnspiger, pastor of the Baptist church officiated and consoled the bereaved by his kind words. Beautiful flowers bedecked the little mound. We regret the loss and offer our sympathy to the young parents and relatives.
The following attended the funeral ceremonies: Fritz Vogt and Miss Louise Schroeder of La Grange; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Rosenaur of Flatonia; Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Balzer, Swiss Alp.
Contributed by Rob Brown
ROSS McMILLAN
The Fayette County Record
Friday, September 4, 1953Ross McMillan, 61, Dies At Weimar
Funeral services for Ross McMillan, 61, veteran business man of Weimar, who Tuesday morning expired following a heart attack several days prior to that time, were held from the Hubbard Funeral chapel in Weimar at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.
Mr. McMillan had been identified with Weimar for virtually all of his lifetime and had engaged in the garage and motor company business for several decades.
His wife, by whom he is survived, is a La Grange native, the former Miss Gretchen Nollkamper. Other survivors are a son, Howard Grey; two brothers, Gilford of Schulenburg and Robert of Weimar.
He was a brother-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Greenshield of this city.
Interment was in the Masonic cemetery at Weimar.
Contributed by Rob Brown
MRS. W. J. McMILLAN
Weimar Mercury
17 Jun 1893, page 3Oakland Remarks
Mrs. W. J. McMillan, daughter of our neighbor across the creek, Mrs. M. H. Williams, died at his residence [sic.], several miles west of here Saturday evening. She was interred at the Navidad [Baptist] cemetery on Sunday afternoon, Rev. Zach Payne officiating.
JOHN MECHURA
La Grange Journal
Thursday, November 30, 1944John Mechura – 86
John Mechura of Route No. 1, La Grange, died at his home (Bridge Valley) Sunday, November 26, aged 86 years, 6 months and 18 days. Funeral services were held Monday morning at the Sacred Heart church, Rev. S. A. Zientek, assisted by Rev. Edward Jansky of Plum, officiating.
Deceased, born in Europe, May 8, 1858, immigrated to America at the age of 24 and located in Fayette county where he continued to live until ------------ surviving are his two sons, Rudolph of East Bernard and Frank Mechura of La Grange, and one daughter, Mrs. Bettie ----- of La Grange. There are 17 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Contributed by Rob Brown
OTTO EDWARD MEHNER
Flatonia Argus
24 Oct 1918PRIVATE OTTO MEHNER
At the Base Hospital, Fort Sam Houston, the death of Private Otto Mehner of the Repair Unit, Motor Transport Corps, 312, U. S. Army, occurred last Saturday morning at about one o'clock. He had been sick about a week with Spanish Influenza which ran into pneumonia.
The remains were brought here on the early morning Southern Pacific train Monday, and funeral services were held at the residence at four o'clock Monday, Rev. A. S. J. Haygood conducting.
At the grave the local Knights of Pythias took charge and gave their burial service. The casket was draped with a UInited States flag. The grave was heaped high with beautiful floral offerings.
Otto Mehner was one of our most popular and promising young men of the city. He was born and raised in this city, attended our school and spent his entire life among our people. He was employed as assistant at the Post Office for about two years. He enlisted in the Motor Transport Corps and took the course of instruction at Camp Mabry and after the course was completed was sent to Fort Sam Houston to work in the Repair Department.
He enlisted about the middle of July, at the age of twenty-two.
Otto Mehner was a young man of exceptionally high moral character, a member of the local Knights of Pythias lodge and of the Home Guard Company, a general favorite among the boys and possessed initiative ability that insured for him a successful career in what undertaking he would have taken.
He is survived by a mother, Mrs. Kate Mehner, five brothers: Carl of Marshall, Will of California, Herbert of this place, and George of the Medical School, Galveston, and one sister, Miss Anna of LaGrange.
The Argus extends sincere sympathy.
Weimar Mercury
25 Oct 1918, page 6FLATONIA LOSES SOLDIER SON.
Flatonia, Texas, Oct. 21.—Private Otto E. Mehner, the first white soldier from this city to give his life for democracy, died at Fort Sam Houston Saturday of Spanish influenza. The city and the public school flags were flown at half mast Saturday and Sunday in honor of this young soldier.
Photo and Argus obituary contributed by Cheryl Cook Singleton
WILHELM MEHRENS
Weimar Mercury
April 1, 1932Wilhelm Mehrens
We learned too late for last week’s paper that Mr. Wm. Mehrens, an aged man of the Osage section, had died Wednesday morning of last week, at the family home on the Theo. Brandt farm, and the funeral took place Thursday afternoon at Holman in the Brandt burying ground. Rev. Paul Piepenbrook, Lutheran minister of Schulenburg, officiating.
Mr. Mehrens had been in feeble health for the past fifteen or twenty years, and while his death was not unexpected, it is nevertheless deplored by all. He was a good man and citizen, and highly regarded by those who knew him. Mr. Mehrens was about 75 years of age at time of death.
He is survived by his widow, one son, Theo. Mehrens of near Weimar, and four daughters, Mrs. Wm. Poppe of near this place, Mrs. Max Argum, Mrs. Chas. Argum and Mrs. Chas. Balzer of Shaws Bend.
The sympathy of all our people goes out to his bereaved loved ones.
Contributed by Jan Jackson
LENA SCHLOTTMANN MEINARDUS
The La Grange Journal
Thursday, December 18, 1947Mrs. Meinardus, 86, Dies At Oldenburg
Mrs. Lina Meinardus, widow of the late Albert Meinardus, passed away at the August Keilers home at Oldenburg Sunday, after a two-year illness. She was 86 years, 11 months and eight days of age.
Funeral was held Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. at the Koenig Funeral Home Chapel here with Rev. H. T. Flachmeier officiating. Burial was in the Drawe Cemetery.
Mrs. Meinardus, whose maiden name was Schlottmann, was a native of Waldeck. Born Jan. 6, 1861, she married Albert Meinardus on Dec. 28, 1880 at Warrenton. Her husband died in June, 1929.
She leaves a daughter, Mrs. Aug. (Johanna) Keilers of Oldenburg; three sons, Fritz of La Grange, W. B. of Hallettsville and Alfred Meinardus of Warrenton; nine grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.Contributed by Rob Brown
CHRISTIAN MEINEN
Weimar Mercury
19 Dec 1896, page 8LaGrange, Tex., Dec. 9.—Christian Meinen, aged 28 years, committed suicide by shoting [sic.] himself with a 38-caliber revolver in the head. He died at 4:30 this evening. He wa a well-to-do farmer, living four miles north of the city. Cause, despondency.
FREDRICKA MEINKE
La Grange Journal
Thursday, November 24, 1938Miss Fredricka Meinke
Saturday, Nov. 12, at 11:15 a.m., the Great Redeemer called to His home on high, our friend and beloved sister and aunt, Miss Fredricka Meinke.
Miss Meinke was born in Mecklenburg, Stralitz, Germany, July 20, 1869. Before coming to Texas with her parents at the age of 4 years, she was baptised in the Lutheran faith. She made her home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Meinke in Fayette county.
After the death of her parents she made her home with her brothers and sisters. The last six weeks and at the time she was called to the Great Beyond she was at the home of her niece and husband, Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Albers, who did all that was in their power to make her comfortable. May God bless them!
Miss Meinke lived to reach the age of 69 years, 3 months and 21 days. She was bedded to rest in the Waldeck cemetery, Sunday, Nov. 13, at 2:00 p.m. She leaves to mourn her death the following brother and sisters:
Fritz Meinke of Nechanitz, Mrs. Fritz (Johanna) Zingelmann and Mrs. Eilert (Louise) Koopmann of Waldeck; and a number of nieces and nephews.
The following sisters and brother preceded her to the grave: Willie Meinke, Mrs. Minnie Alschlaeger, Mrs. Phinne Wilkes and a sister, Pauline, as an infant.
Pall bearers were her nephews: Paul Meinke, Paul Meinholdt, Paul Zingelmann, D. J. Meinke, Aug. Tell and Benno Alschlaeger.
In charge of the floral offerings was Misses Viola Zingelmann, Norvella Meinholdt, Ora Nell Albers and La Vern Albers; Rev. H. Brunotte of Carmine officiated at the home and grave. Frank Pratka; in charge of Reichert’s Funeral Home was funeral director.
May we all meet her in the place the angels call home. – A Friend. Waldeck, Nov. 14.
Contributed by Rob Brown
ANNA DIERS MEINEN
The Fayette County Record
August 19, 1938Last Rights Held for Mrs. Anna Meinen
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Meinen 65, of the Prairie Valley section were held from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Minnie Wessels, and the Prairie Valley Lutheran church Tuesday morning at 9 o’clock, followed by interment in the Trinity Hill cemetery. The Rev. R. Heise officiated at the last rights.
Mrs. Meinen passed away suddenly at the home of her daughter Monday morning.
The deceased, a resident of Fayette County since the time of her arrival in the county at the age of seven, was born in Germany, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Diers. She came to America with her parents and settled at Rutersville. In later years she was married with Ben Meinen, who passed away in 1903.
Contributed by Kathy Carter
AGNES HALATA MEKYNA
Hallettsville Tribune-Herald, April 28, 1978
Mrs. John Mekyna Passes Away
Mrs. John (Agnes) Mekyna, 83, passed away Sunday, April 16, in Youens Memorial Hospital, Weimar, after a brief illness.
She was born in Fayette County on Dec. 12, 1895 to Ondrej and Veronika Halata and was married to John Mekyna at St. John’s Catholic Church. The couple settled on a farm in the Moravia community and later moved to the Velehrad community.
Rosary was recited at 8 p.m. on Monday, April 17, at the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Chapel.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18, from the Praha Catholic Church. Interment was in Praha Catholic Cemetery.
Mrs. Mekyna is survived by two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Carolina Halata of Moulton and Mrs. Louise Halata of Hallettsville, and numerous nieces and nephews, including Father William Halata of Hostyn.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1957, her parents and two brothers, Charles and Joseph Halata.
Pallbearers were her nephews, Chas. B. Halata, Bernard Halata, Edwin Anders, Marvin Novak, and grand nephews David Halata and Arnold Bohuslav.
Submitted by Sandra Long Anders
JOHN MEKYNA
Obits from the Lavaca County Tribune
May 1957-May 1969John Mekyna, 74, Buried at Praha
John Mekyna of Schulenburg, a farmer, passed away at his home Thursday, June 13, after an illness of three weeks. He had attained the age of 74 years, 11 months and 13 days.
Funeral services were held from the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Chapel Saturday, June 15,15 8:00 a.m. and continued at the Praha Catholic Church at 8:30 a.m. Rev. Wm. Halata and Rev. Marcus Valenta officiated and interment was in the Praha Catholic Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Chas. B. And Bernard Halata, Frank Skyvara, Eddie Anders, Arnold Bohuslav and Marvin Novak.
Mr. Mekyna was born in Moravia, Europe in 1883, and in 1885 he emigrated to this country and settled at Hallettsville. On June 11, 1916 he was united in marriage to Agnes Halata at the Moravia Ascension Catholic Church. He was a member of the Praha Catholic Church and the K.J.T. Lodge.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. John Mekyna of Schulenburg; a sister, Mrs. Joe Skyvara and a nephew, Rev. Wm. Halata of El Campo.
Submitted by Sandra Long Anders
FRITZ W. MELCHER
The La Grange Journal
Thursday, January 31, 1935Aged Citizen Dies Saturday
Fritz W. Melcher, aged 79 years, 10 months and 7 days, died Saturday, January 26. Deceased was born in La Grange, and later removed to a farm south of the city; he is survived by several sons and daughters. Interment was has at the new cemetery Sunday morning at 10:00 o’clock, Rev. W.H. Marshal, officiating.
Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed
MAX MELCHER
La Grange Journal
September 3, 1936 pg. 1Max Melcher, Local Citizen Succumbs To Heart Attack
With a swiftness that beggars proper mention, death came to another good citizen of La Grange last Friday when Max Melcher, owner and operator of the Melcher Garage, suddenly expired in the business place following an attack of the heart. Credence could not be given at the first to the report circulated, as he had been mingling with friends days prior and had expressed himself as feeling “just fine.”
Friday morning he arose at his customary hour, bathed, shaved and dressed, ate a light breakfast and in addressing his wife, said that he was feeling very good. Immediately after breakfast he walked the short distance from his home to his place of business and had not been there long when, in conversation with a truck driver, he suddenly collapsed. Dr. Poelsche was hastily summoned, but death was certain before his arrival. Max Melcher died as he had hoped that he would; the shock was heavy to his family and family relatives and friends.
Consulting with the best specialists in regard to his health Mr. Melcher was advised last spring that he would have to go slow, that his heart was weak, that where he had been ever active he would have to be restful. Obeying the behest of that mandate he sought rest wherever possible; several weeks since he left for the hilly country near Kerrville. Returning to La Grange at the beginning of the past week, he gave every evidence of being in excellent health. Death plays until the hour to strike.
Sunday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock at the newly built funeral home operated by A.W. Koenig and son, Rev. Guy B. Duff held services, witnessed by relatives and friends. After which the body was taken by G.A. Koenig to San Antonio to the crematory. The ashes will bill be placed in the vault in the new cemetery.
Max E. J. Melcher was born in the village of O’Quinn, eight miles from La Grange, and grew into manhood in the old family home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Melcher. He became a citizen of La Grange in 1905 and held for several years the position of a clerk in a local grocery. Later he embarked in the tire business and purchased the Karges property and erected thereon the garage owned by him at the time of his demise. He was also agent for the Humble Oil Company, and enjoyed and excellent patronage.
He was united in marriage with Miss Annie Sladczyk, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hy. Sladczyk, at Cedar, December 30, 1906. Two sons, Robt. Lee Melcher, recently appointed instructor in the Technical College at Auburn, Alabama, and Max Allen, high school student at La Grange, with his widow survive him. His father J.C. Melcher and the following brothers and sisters also survive: Louis Malcher of Taylor, Ed. of Port Lavaca, Ernst of O’Quinn, Tom of El Campo, and Edison of La Grange, Mrs. Fritz Otel of El Campo, Mrs. A. Lampe of La Grange, and Mrs. Otto Dahlmann of Waco.
Interested in civic work, he was a member of the La Grange Chamber of Commerce, Lions Club, and the time of his death was a director of the Chamber of Commerce. He was also a member of the Hermann Sons lodge, Bismarck No. 8.
Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed. Photo from Sandy Otto.
TOM E. MELCHER
The La Grange Journal
Thursday, March 3, 1960Tom E. Melcher
Tom E. Melcher, 71, died at the Nightengale Hospital in El Campo Friday morning, Feb. 26, after a lingering illness.
The deceased was buried in the ODHS cemetery in El Campo Saturday afternoon.
Mr. Melcher was a native of O’Quinn. He lived in El Campo about 40 years. He was associated with the El Campo Rice Milling Co. until several years ago when he retired. He was married to the former Daphne Redwine of El Campo.
Survivors include his wife; one son, Tom, Jr., one daughter, Mrs. Chas. Elwood and three grandchildren, all of El Campo; two brothers, Ed. of Port Lavaca and Edison of La Grange.
Attending the last rites from La Grange were Mr. and Mrs. Edison Melcher, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar A. Roitsch and son, Eugene and Mrs. Max Melcher. Max Allen Melcher of Houston and Col. Robert Lee Melcher of College Station also attended their uncle’s last rites.
Obituary contributed by Rob Brown. Photo from Sandy Otto.
WILHELMINA MELCHER
La Grange Journal, Thursday, November 25, 1926
Death of Mrs. Melcher
Tuesday afternoon at the family home at O’Quinn, out on Route Number Four, where the Melcher family had resided for fifty years, Mrs. Wilhelmina, wife of J. C. Melcher, passed to her reward, following an enfeebled health condition of several years. Wednesday afternoon at three o’clock the remains were taken to the Black Jack cemetery and with many of the relatives and neighbors and friends present, were place to their last rest, the open grave filled and then banked with floral offerings; wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was bidden good-bye until a later day.
Mrs. Melcher emigrated to this country with her parents when a girl of perhaps fourteen years of age; the family located in the Freyburg section and there she grew to womanhood. She was born in Lengensfeld, Saxony, Germany, December 5, 1847.
She became the wife of J. C. Melcher on January 4, 1870. An interesting family of children followed this union, one of whom, Mrs. Chas. Luck, the eldest daughter, preceded her in death a number of years, September 23, 1909. The remaining children, grown and married, are: Louis, eldest son, at present, at Garwood; Mrs. F. Otel of El Campo, Mrs. A. Lampe of La Grange, Mrs. Otto Dallman, Waco; Ed., of Port Lavaca; Max and Edison of La Grange, Ernest at the old home and Tom of El Campo. Fourteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren are also left to mourn her departure.
Grandma Melcher is going to be missed by the friends of that section where she established herself in the hearts and minds of the neighbors and friends. Always encouraging a feeling of good will and also a hospitable spirit, her home, the Melcher home was oftentimes the scene of a happy gathering. She lived to see her children grow to maturity and happily married, and in the last years, declining in health calmly awaited the dissolution.
The Journal offers its sympathy to all the mourners, and to the widowed husband especially, whose companion of over fifty-six years has gone on ahead.Obituary contributed by Rob Brown. Photo from Sandy Otto.
FERDINAND J. MENDEL
The Weimar Mercury
25 Jan 1918TWO SCHULENBURG SOLDIERS DEAD
Schulenburg, Tex., Jan. 22. - Advices have reached here of the death at Camp Travis of Private Fred Mendel, aged 25, of meningitis. he was the son of Mr. and Mrs Fred Mendel. The body was shipped from San Antonio Monday.
Emil Kiesling, also of Camp Travis, who was ill with pneumonia at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Kiesling, died Sunday. He left Schulenburg for Camp Travis at the same time Mr. Mendel did.
JOHN MENEFEE
Weimar Mercury, 15 Feb 1908, page 4
Flatonia, Feb. 10.—An old negro named John Menefee, who had lived here for years, was drowned in a small creek about five miles from town. He was returning home and drove through the creek, throwing both himself and wife out. Both landed all right, but John went back to unharness the horses and was washed down the stream. His body was not found until this morning.
JOHN A. MENEFEE
Weimar Mercury
13 Apr 1907, page 2Flatonia, April 3.—Mr. John A. Menefee, after an illness of several weeks, died yesterday afternoon at the residence of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Menefee. His remains will be interred in the city cemetery this afternoon at 4 o'clock. Service will be conducted at the house by Rev. A. Y. Old and at the cemetery under auspices of Knights of Pythias. Mr. Menefee was 45 years of age, and had been reared in our midst. He leaves a mother, father, three brothers and sisters, besides many near relatives and friends to mourn his loss.
LOUIS MENKING
La Grange Journal
Thursday, January 25, 1934Louis Menking died t his home in Pledger, Tuesday, January 16, after an illness of seven years’ duration, aged 54 years.
Mr. Menking formerly conducted a business here, in the building now occupied by B.J Knippel. The family made many friends while living among us who are sorry to hear of his death. His remains were brought to the home of his aged mother, at Haw Creek, where he was laid to rest in the Haw Creek Cemetery, Wednesday.
Mr. Menking is survived by his wife, six children, his aged mother, besides numerous other relatives and friends. He was kind and loving husband and father; though we realize to him death came as a relief, he will be missed by his loved ones, to whom we extend our deepest sympathy and ask Him who doeth all things well, to give them strength to bear their sorrow.
La Grange Journal — County News
January 25, 1934Haw Creek News – Louis Menking
Monday, January 15, at 8:00 o’clock p.m. Louis Menking died, after a long illness.
Louis Menking was born in Haw Creek, November 6, 1879; in the year 1907 he was united in Marriage with Miss Minna Marburger, and made their home in the Haw Creek community. Later the family removed to Fayetteville where he operated a store; from there they removed to Sealy; from there to Wallis and from there to Pledger, Matagorda County, where the family was engaged in farming until his death, Monday January 15.
The body was shipped via truck from Pledger to his mother’s home at Haw Creek, Tuesday, January 16.
Wm Menking, father of Louis, died two years ago, and from that time on Louis was in bad health.
In April 1932, his left leg was amputated above the knee, but the sickness remained in his body until death; he was 54 years of age.
He leaves to mourn his grief stricken wife, Minna (nee Marburger) his aged Mother, Mrs. Kathrina Menking, six children, Mrs. Ed (Lillie) Reibenstein, Mrs. Rawlph (Norma), Hanna, Melvin, Wilma, Nola, and Orenell, all living at Pledger; three brothers, Willie of Fashing, Walter of Alice and Henry of Haw Creek; two sisters, Miss Emma Menking and Mrs. Albert Marburger of Haw Creek, and many friends.
Interment took place at the Haw Creek cemetery, Wednesday, January 17, at 2:00 o’clock, Rev. A. C. Peterson and Rev. O. Hentzschel officiating at the grave.
May he rest in Peace!
Transcribed by Connie F. Sneed
AUGUST MENSING
La Grange Journal, Wed., April 27, 1977
August Mensing
Funeral services for August Mensing, 92, of La Grange were held at 4:30 P.M. Wednesday, April 27, at the Koenig Funeral Home, Inc. Chapel with Rev. Joe Scott officiating. Burial was in the Williams Creek Cemetery.
Mr. Mensing, an estate caretaker, succumbed Monday in Retama Manor Nursing Home.
Born Sept. 11, 1884, in Fayette County, he was the son of F. A. and Clara Helmcamp Mensing. He was a lifelong resident of the county.
Surviving are a sister, Mrs. A. R. Brewton of La Grange; and several nieces and nephews.Contributed by Rob Brown
CLARA HELMCAMP MENSING
La Grange Journal
August 13, 1936 pg.3Mrs. Clara Mensing Dies Wednes. After A Month’s Illness
Another joined the increasing majority Wednesday morning, when Mrs. Clara Mensing , nee Helmcamp, died at the family home in La Grange; she had reached the age of 83 years, 6 months and 17 days. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at the home, at 3:30 o’clock. Interment will be had at the Williams Creek Cemetery.
Mrs. Mensing, whose maiden name was Miss Clars Helmcamp, was born January 25, 1853, and grew to her majority near Bluff where, in the year 1868 she was united in marriage with S. A. Mensing, who preceded her in death in 1908. She is survived by her five daughters and two sons. These are: Mrs. Rudolph Marburger, San Antonio; Mrs. R. S. Jarmon and Herman Mensing, San Antonio, Mrs. Max Marbuger, Flatonia; Aug. Menising, Mrs. H. T. Hamlett and Mrs. A. R. Brewton, La Grange, and Mrs. Elsie Naumann of Cistern, also survive.
During the past twenty or more years, deceased has made her home in La Grange, removing from the farm home south of the city where in 1908 her husband died. Her son, August, the only member of the family not married, ever remained her companion and her daughter, Mrs. Brewton, residing near, gave every care. In her last illness her enfeebled condition became very apparent, and ‘though given medical and loving care, she drifted into the last slumber.
Friends of the family are requested to attend the funeral Thursday afternoon; to the surviving members of the family and relatives, the Journal offers its sincere sympathy.
Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed
ELISE KOEHLER MENSING
The Fayette County Record
December 11, 1956Mrs. Mensing Rites Set Here Tuesday
Mrs. Elise Mensing, 82, native and long-time resident of La Grange, passed away Sunday at the Youens hospital in Weimer.
Funeral services will be held at the Koenig Funeral Home chapel here Tuesday at 10 a.m., with the Rev. W. M. Anderson of Schulenburg officiating. Burial will be in the La Grange City cemetery.
Mrs. Mensing was born on the bluff on February 25, 1974, daughter of the late Emil and Louise Willrich Koehler. She was united in marriage with Fritz Mensing on March 25, 1898, her husband passing away October 6, 1911. Mrs. Mensing resided here for many years, and had lived at Schulenburg for the past two and a half years.
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Gus Balzer of Schulenburg; one son, Weldon Mensing of Houston; two sisters, Mrs. Anna Kirsch and Mrs. Julia Gebhardt, both of La Grange; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Contributed by Rob Brown
F. A. MENSING
The La Grange Journal
Thursday, June 4, 1908F. A. Mensing
Thursday the 2nd day of May at his home on the Bluff, our esteemed and honored citizen, F. A. Mensing, departed this life; his remains were interred at the Williams Creek Cemetery in the presence of a vast concourse of people. The floral offerings were beautiful, the grave could not be seen for the flowers that covered it.
Mr. Mensing left surviving, a wife and nine children; he was born in Germany Nov. 14th, 1841. In 1849 he came to Texas with his parents who settled on the farm now owned by John Kubala.
In 1861 when the war between the states broke out, Mr. Mensing at once enlisted in the Confederate army and served until the end of the war; he was a brave soldier and when the war ended he was discharged as a non-commissioned officer. After the war he returned to his old home and engaged in farming and stock raising. January 25th, 1868; he married Miss Clara Helmcamp. In 1876 he moved to the place on the Bluff where he died. It was in 1876 that he engaged in the mercantile business which he continued until 1901 when he disposed of all the goods he had on hand and from then on devoted his time and attention to his other many interests. For many years Mr. Mensing had been sick but such was his strength of character and sunny disposition that he never complained or in the least showed that he was suffering from any ailment. He was a loving husband, an indulgent and affectionate parent, a true and loyal friend, a kind and obliging neighbor. He was a strong, forceful and determined character, but withal gentle as a woman. He was a man whom to know was to esteem, respect, honor and love. To the bereaved widow and children the writer extends his heartfelt sympathy. W.
The La Grange Journal
Thursday, June 4, 1908The high esteem in which F. A. Mensing was held was fully attested to by the large concourse of sorrowing friends who accompanied the remains to the last resting place at Williams Creek cemetery. The cortege was very large. Elsewhere from the pen of a friend, appears an obituary of the deceased. Not only were his friends from the county, but from town as well, in attendance, and with sorrowing heart they committed the remains of this good man to mother earth. Our sincere sympathy is extended.
Contributed by Rob Brown
GEORGE MENSING
The La Grange Journal
Thursday, July 8, 1909George Mensing Dead
Tuesday morning the report of a gun in an old store building now used as a barn, sounded the death knell of a young farmer who lived at the old family home of Mrs. F. A. Mensing, three miles west of -------- .
George Mensing had been at times very despondent, and since the death of his father, a year ago, had become still more melancholy. Giving no outward sign of his intention, he went into the old Mensing store, shot-gun in hand, and removing his right shoe, placed the gun in position, and it is presumed pulled the trigger with his toes, the entire charge entering the upper portion of the forehead. The Journal learns that he left a letter, which doubtless explains the reason for the act.
Death must have been instantaneous. The gun was found leaning against the wall as though placed there, the body lying near.
The verdict of the coroner was that deceased came to his death by a gun-shot wound, self-inflicted.
Contributed by Rob Brown
OLGA BARTA MERECKA
Victoria Advocate, 11 Jan 2009
OLGA MERECKA
FLATONIA - Olga B. Merecka, 88, of Flatonia passed away on Jan. 8, 2009. She was born Aug. 12, 1920, in Flatonia, to the late Frank R. and Henrietta Sembera Barta. She married John J. Merecka and they were blessed with 68 years of marriage. She was president and a charter member, 50-plus years, of the American Legion Auxillary and St. Mary's Catholic Church in Praha.
She is survived by her husband; two sons, John W. Merecka and wife Delrose of Spring, and Ronald D. Merecka of Houston; one daughter, Madeline J. Castille of Bastrop; two brothers, Frank Barta of Schulenburg and Louis Barta of Flatonia; three sisters, Herminia Tucker of Brenham, Vlasta Pavlas of Moulton, and Georgia White of Alvin; 10 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Brent Merecka; four brothers and two sisters.
Pallbearers: Jeffery and Gregory Merecka, Jack Poole, Joshua Castille, Jason Welch and Justin Ward.
Honorary pallbearers: Jordan and Brandon Merecka, and Brent Wright.
Visitation began at 4 p.m., Jan. 10, 2009 at Smith Funeral Home-Flatonia. Rosary will be at 6 p.m., Jan. 11, 2009 at Smith Funeral Home-Flatonia. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Jan. 12, 2009 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Praha and burial in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Praha with the Rev. Edward Bartsch officiating.
Smith Funeral Home, 128 E. 5th St., Flatonia, 361-865-3311.Contributed by Matt Cross
ANNA LAUX MERREM
The La Grange Journal
Thursday, March 10, 1927Mrs. Anna Merrem
Early Tuesday morning, after a brief illness, Mrs. Anna Merrem, aged eighty-five years and thirteen days, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Hugo Lueders, in this city, and the next morning the body was taken to the Williams Creek cemetery and given Christian burial.
Mrs. Merrem, a sister to the late John Laux, was bereft of her husband in the latter sixties, during the prevalence of the yellow fever siege, and was left with two daughters, small children to raise, one child, and infant preceded her. Mrs. Merrem remained on the farm after the family removed from La Grange, where she reared the two daughters who were later united in marriage with Paul Lueders and Hugo Lueders. Both of the daughters, a number of grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren survive.
We bid the pilgrim to rest in peace and extend to the daughters and other relatives our sincere sympathy.
Contributed by Rob Brown
FRITZ WILLIAM METZDORF
Fayette County Record
March 20, 1957Rites Held Friday for Fritz Metzdorf
Funeral services were held at the Koenig Funeral Home chapel here Friday at 3 p.m. for Fritz William Metzdorf, 77, who resided alone on his farm about four miles west of La Grange.
The Rev. Raymond W. Durst of Rutersville officiated and interment was in the Prairie Valley cemetery.
Mr. Metzdorf, who was better known as Fede Brabus was found dead atop a barb wire fence, which he apparently was attempting to cross when he was stricken, by Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Giere. The Gieres are neighbors, who had been looking after the elderly man’s personal needs.
Peace Justice Pete Jurasek held the inquest and rendered a verdict of death due to natural causes. Mr. Jurasek said the aged man evidently passed away late Wednesday afternoon, as there were no footprints visible since the rain of Wednesday night. An axe and walking cane were found near the body.
Mr. Metzdorf was born May 27, 1979, in Germany and came to Fayette County at the age of five. He was never married.
Only survivors are a half sister, Mrs. Reinhardine Kirchoffer of La Grange; and several nieces and nephews.
Contributed by Gene L. Freudenberg
CARL WILHELM MEYER
La Grange Journal, October 15, 1942
DEATH’S TOLL
C. W. Meyer
C. W. Meyer of Ellinger died at the La Grange Hospital, Wednesday, Oct. 15, aged 80 years, 3 months and 26 days. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock, after which the body will be brought to La Grange and interred in the new City Cemetery, Kroll Funeral Home in charge of the interment.
Deceased was born June 18, 1862, and has lived in the county all his life…………[was a prom]inent citizen of Ellinger where he was engaged in the lumber trade. He was a member of the Lutheran church and the Sons of Hermann Lodge.
Surviving are his wife, nee Miss Minnie Beyer, two sons, C. A. J. and Leon Meyer of Ellinger, two daughters, Mrs. F. J. (Minnie) Scheel of Raymondsville, and Mrs. Alma Cordes.
Rev. R. Heise will officiate at the funeral. Friends of the family are requested to attend.
Carl Wilhelm Meyer was the son of Jacob Meyer and his wife, Friedericke Schwarting Meyer, the youngest of their five children. Contributed by Judy Koehl
CHRISTINE MEYER
La Grange Journal
March 30, 1905Died near Fayetteville, March 9, of peritonitis, Mrs. Christine Meyer, aged 78 years, 9 months and 27 days.
Contributed by John Todd Koenig
DOROTHA F. MEYER
Colorado Citizen, Feb. 18, 1910, page 3
Santa Anna etchings
Mrs. Dick Cook died last Wednesday, age 87, and Mrs. John H. Meyer last Thursday, age 78, both were buried at the [St. John] Lutheran Cemetery at Ross Prairie. May they rest in peace.
EMMA BROSSMANN MEYER
Schulenburg Sticker, 5 Mar 2009, page 3
Emma Meyer
Mrs. Emma Brossmann Meyer, age 101 years, 1 month, 10 days, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 22 at Stevens Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Hallettsville, where she had resided since October 2002.
Born Jan. 12, 1908, at St. John, she was the daughter of Frank and Mary Kloesel Brossmann. She attended St. John Catholic School. On Nov. 6, 1928, she married William Joseph Meyer at St. John Church. They resided in the St. John community about three years and later moved to the Meyer family farm southeast of Schulenburg where she resided until nearly age 95. William and Emma Meyer had been married 65 years at the time of his death in December 1993.
“Emma Meyer will long be remembered by her family and friends. She lovingly enjoyed seeing her extended family of grandchildren and great-grandchildren,” her family writes. She was a hard worker both on the farm and in the home. She spent many years gardening, cooking, home-canning, sewing and crocheting. She and her husband both enjoyed dancing to waltz and polka music. Even in her last days at Stevens nursing home, she could be seen tapping her toes to the beat of the music whenever an event was celebrated there. She cherished her Catholic faith and always looked forward to Rev. John Peter’s [sic] visits and celebration of the Mass at the nursing home. Mrs. Meyer was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church, St. Rose Altar Society and Sons of Hermann Lodge 14 in Schulenburg.
A wake service was held at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 23 at Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home. Eugene Hollas led the rosary. James Brossmann, nephew, made an honorary presentation to his “Aunt Emma” in memory of her having been the oldest person in attendance at past St. John School reunions.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 10 a.m. at St. Rose Church, followed by interment in the St. Rose Cemetery. Concelebrants of the Mass were Rev. Tim Kosler, pastor of St. Rose Church, and Rev. John Peters, pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Hallettsville.
Lector was Edward Perkins, son-in-law. Altar servers were great-grandsons Travis and Tyler Janik, Blake Hermes and Nolan Orsak. Gift-bearers were great-granddaughters Megan and Robyn Pavlicek, Caitlyn Orsak and Brett Hermes. Catherine Cacy, granddaughter, gave the eulogy on her grandmother’s century of life. Pallbearers were grandsons Michael and William Janik, Harvey Popp, Gregory and Chris Hermes, and grandsons-in-law William Johnson, Michael Cacy and Charles Miller. John Dujka, grand-nephew of Emma Meyer, provided organ and accordion music as well as being the soloist for the funeral Mass.
Preceding Mrs. Meyer in death was her husband, William J. Meyer; an infant son, William J. Meyer Jr.; two sons-in-law Erwin Popp and Mike Beard; grandson, George Wayne Janik, and grandson-in-law, Donald Ray Obenhaus. She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Joe, Herman, Frank, Karl and Otto Brossmann; and her sisters Martha Mendel and Ann Mullin.
Surviving Mrs. Meyer are her four daughters, Erline Janik and husband George of Schulenburg, Mable Popp Beard of Garwood, Billie Jean Perkins and husband Edward of Bellaire, and Joyce Hermes and husband Emil of Hallettsville. Additionally, she is survived by a sister-in-law, Hertha Meyer of Sugar Land, 15 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, six step-great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Contributed by Matt Cross
FRITZ MEYER
Weimar Mercury
21 Dec 1917Fayette County Pioneer Dies
Schulenburg, Tex., Dec. 15.
Fritz Meyer, aged 70, a pioneer resident of Fayette County, where he had made his residence for 45 years, died at the family home at Swiss Alps, north of Schulenburg, Thursday from a paralytic stroke received a week ago. He was born in Oldenberg, Germany. Mr. Meyer is survived by his widow and the following children: Mrs. Frank Obenhaus of Lexington; Mrs. John Pausewang, Marion; Mrs. Gerh Diers, Marion; Mrs. Henry Knappe, Mrs. Emil Knappe, Mrs. Louis Knappe, Adoph and Emil Meyer of Swiss Alps and Henry J. Meyer, of Schulenburg. The funeral was held that afternoon from his home, conducted by Rev. K. Kern, pastor of the Swiss Alps Lutheran Church, of which the deceased was a member. Interment was in Swiss Alps Cemetery.
FRITZ MEYER
The Schulenburg Sticker
Friday, May 2, 1958Last Rites Are Held For Fritz Meyer, 91
Fritz Meyer of San Antonio passed away in that city on April 21, 1958, following an illness of six weeks. At the time of his death, he had reached the age of 91 years, eight months and twenty-one days.
Mr. Meyer was born on July 29, 1866, in Austria as the son of Joseph and Anna Meyer. At an early age he emigrated to this country and settled in Fayette County. He was united in marriage to Mary Anders on October 27, 1891, in the St. Rose Catholic Church. He was a retired farmer of this area and a member of the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Schulenburg.
The funeral services were held April 23, 1958, from the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Chapel with continued services at the St. Rose Catholic Church. Rev. Eustace Hermes officiated at the Requiem Mass and last rites. Burial was in the St. Rose Catholic Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Anton Polk, James Eppler, Billy Galbreath, Ed Klesel, Thomas Meyer and Fred Lammers.
Survivors are one daughter, Mrs. F. W. (Annie) Ueckert, San Antonio; one son, Rudie Meyer, Schulenburg, one sister, Mrs. Theckla Lammers, Houston; a brother, Henry Meyer of Flatonia, four grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Preceding him in death were his wife and two sons.
Transcribed by Sandra Long Anders
MRS. H. MEYER
Galveston Daily News
16 Feb 1900Death of Mrs. H. Meyer
At the residence of her son near Swiss Alp, Fayette County, February 11, Mrs. H. Meyer, aged 95 years and 5 months, died. Mrs. Meyer was a native of Oldenburg, Germany, from whence she emigrated to Texas with her husband and children in 1867[?] having resided in Fayette County, ever since. She was the mother of four sons and two daughters, of whom three sons and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren survive her.
Contributed by Debbie Hanson
HENRY MEYER
Hallettsville Planter
8 Oct 1874, page 2On the 24th of September, Henry Meyer, living with Mr. Weber, four miles from Lagrange, was shot by Isaac Oglesby, who had with him two others as accessories, viz; Gib Clarkson and Moses Williams, all colored. It seems Moses' cow got killed in Webers' field, and Meyer was killed in retaliation. The parties accused are all in jail, and the Record says; "No politics in the case."
HENRY MEYER
Weimar Mercury, 31 Jan 1913, page 1
Galveston News Special: Schulenburg, Tex., Jan. 23.—At 12:30 this morning occurred the death of Henry Meyer, a prominent farmer and citizen of the Ammannsville community, after a short illness. The deceased was born in Germany in 1837 and had been a resident of Fayette County for nearly forty years, whence he came from Houston, where he was engaged in business for a number of years. He served in the confederate army throughout the war between the states as a member of a Houston company, and though participating in many skirmishes and battles, was never even scratched. He is survived by his widow, daughter, Ella, and sons, John and Cleveland, at the old home; his sons, Fritz and Gustav of Fayette county; Louis of Calhoun county, and Bernhard, a citizen of Galveston, and daughter, Mrs. O. F. Knape of Moulton, and numerous other relatives. The funeral will take place Friday morning.
HENRY J. MEYER
Fayette County Record
Friday, April 24, 1959Henry J. Meyer, 81, Taken By Death
Funeral services were held at the First Baptist church in Schulenburg Friday, April 17 for Henry J. Meyer, 81, of that city who died Wednesday. Officiating were the Rev. David Parsons, Methodist pastor, and Rev. David Parsons, Baptist pastor, of Schulenburg, and Rev. H.H. Washinngton of Austin Mr. Meyer was born at Swiss Alp on Oct. 3, 1878, the son of Fritz and Marie Kiesling Meyer. He grew to manhood on the family farm and attended school in the Swiss Alp. At the age of 19 he moved to Schulenburg and engaged in the contracting business with his brother-in-law. He later purchased a confectionery which he operated for 19 years. He was christened and confirmed in the Philadelphia Lutheran church at Swiss Alp. On Dec. 28, 1904 he was married to Miss Minnie Hoeffert. In his early years Mr. Meyer helped the late O.B. Schwenke in the undertaking business. Mr. Schwenke and Mr. Meyer assisted the late Rev. T. Bohmfalk in raising funds for the construction of the First Methodist church in Schulenburg. Mr. Meyer was active in Schulenburg civic affairs. He served as vice-president of the Schulenburg school board and a member for more than 18 years. During his tenure he was instrumental in getting the gymnasium and manual training building constructed, and many other projects accomplished. Mr. Meyer was active in the First Baptist church for many years, and joined the church in later years. He is survived by his wife; five daughters, Mrs. Melba Neumann of Houston, Mrs. Gertrudy Ivy of Ringold, Mrs. Minnie Sloan of Arlington, Va., Mrs. Roselyn Williams of Austin and Mrs. Caroline Waid of Muskogee, Okla.; six sisters, Mrs. Johanna Obenhaus, Mrs. Helene Pusewang, Mrs. Louisa Diers, Mrs. Augusta Knape, Mrs. Hedwig Knape and Mrs. Elsa Knape; a brother, Emil Meyer; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Contributed by Kathy Carter
LOUISE ECK MEYER
The La Grange Journal
Thursday, February 5, 1948Mrs. A. W. F. Meyer, 75, Expires Here Tuesday
Mrs. Louise Eck Meyer, 75, wife of Albert W. F. Meyer of La Grange, passed away at the local hospital Tuesday morning.
Funeral services were held at the Koenig Funeral Home Chapel Wednesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. J. H. E. Willmann officiating, and interment was made in the New City Cemetery.
Mrs. Meyer, daughter of the late Albert Herman Eck and wife, Augusta, was born in the Bluff community on Jan. 20, 1873 and on Nov. 1, 1893 she was united in marriage with Mr. Meyer. They had been residents of La Grange since that time.
Beside her widower, she leaves two daughters, Mrs. C. E. (Eva) Miller of San Antonio and Mrs. Alvin (Viola) Gaertner of La Grange; one son, Albert H. Meyer of Harlingen; two brothers, Herman Eck of Schulenburg and Louis Eck of La Grange; and four grandchildren.
Contributed by Rob Brown
MARY ANDERS MEYER
The Schulenburg Sticker
Friday, April 24, 1953Last Rites for Mrs. F. Meyer Held Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs. Frederich Meyer, were held from the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral home on Sunday morning, April 19, 1953, at 10:15 a.m. with continued services at the St. Rose Catholic Church at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Leo Goertz officiated and interment was in the St. Rose Catholic Cemetery.
Pallbearers were James Eppler, Billy K. Galbreath, Thomas Meyer, Anton Polk, Bill Bednarz and Johnnie Richter.
Mrs. Meyer passed away at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Meyer of Schulenburg, on Friday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m., following an illness of four years.
Deceased was born on January 27, 1869, in Germany as the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. August Anders. She emigrated to this country at the age of seventeen, coming here alone, and settled in this area where she made her home with an uncle. On October 27, 1891, she was united in marriage to Frederich Meyer in the St. Rose Catholic Church. She was a member of the St. Rose Catholic Church, Mothers’ Society, and the O. D. H.S. Sister Lodge.
Surviving are her husband, who makes his home with Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Meyer; one daughter, Mrs. Fred (Annie) Ueckert, San Antonio; two sons, Herman and Rudy Meyer of Schulenburg; an adopted daughter, Mrs. Johnny Richter of Schulenburg; four grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Transcribed by Sandra Long Anders
JOHN MEYERS
Dallas Morning News
14 September, 1888Fatal Encounter Between Section Hands
Ellinger, Tex., Sept. 13—On the evening of Sept. 7 a difficulty occurred near here between two section hands employed on the LaGrange branch of the Southern Pacific railway, named John Wade and John Meyers. The difficulty grew out of a dispute regarding their capacity as truck men and resulting in John Meyers attacking Wade with a barrel stave, knocking him down. Wade in return cut Meyers twice across the right arm and pit of the stomach, from the effects of which he has died. After the cutting Wade made his escape going toward Columbus.
Transcribed by Debbie Hanson
