Fayette County Obituaries

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EUGENE MICHAEL Weimar Mercury 21 Dec 1917 LAGRANGE SOLDIER IS BURIED La Grange, Tex., Dec. 14– Eugene Michael, a soldier at Camp Bowie, died Monday and his remains were brought here and interred at the family burial place at Mecklenburg Thursday. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. John Michael of near here, is survived by his parents, six brothers and one sister. ANTON MICHALEK Weimar Mercury, 20 Apr 1898, page 1 Anton Michalack [sic.], a farmer of the Sedan neighborhood, died last Monday and was buried at Dubina at 10 o'clock, Tuesday morning. FRITZ MICHALKE The Schulenburg Sticker Thursday, February 10, 1983 Fritz Michalke Funeral Held Fritz Albert Michalke of 614 Summit St. in Schulenburg passed away on Monday, Jan 31 at the Stevens Convalescent Center in Hallettsville at the age of 90 years, 9 months, 10 days after a lengthy illness.  Funeral services were held on Wednesday, Feb 2 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ.  Rev. Ernest Melchert officiated and interment took place in the Schulenburg City Cemetery.  Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements.  Gilbert Winkler, Walter Roeder, Royce Brauner, Emil Barton, Wilburn Lass and Leslie Lippman served as pallbearers.  Honorary pallbearers included Milton Kaase, W. T. Bass, Fritz Prilop and Edwin Janacek.  A prayer service was held on Tuesday, Feb. 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Chapel.  He was born on Apr. 21, 1892 at Osage in Colorado County to Ferdinand and Marie (Krisco) Michalke.  He was united in marriage with Julia (Vogt) Harmon on Dec. 31, 1935 in Schulenburg.  Mr. Michalke served in the Armed Forces during World War I.  A resident of Fayette County for over 60 years, he was a member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, the American Legion and a social member of the Sons of Hermann.  He was a retired cattle buyer at the time of his death.  He is survived by his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, William G. and Frances Harmon of La Grange; three sisters, Mrs. Frank (Bertha) Frazier of Bernardo, Mrs. Ludvig (Emma) Kubenka of Weimar and Mrs. Charles (Mary) Sebesta of Columbus; three grandchildren, Mrs. Larry (Carole) Fulghum of Casper, Wyoming, Mrs. Jim (Julie) Snow of Aurora, Colorado and Mrs. Bill (Billie) Wada of Boise, Idaho; nine grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.  Preceding him in death were his parents, three brothers and a sister. Contributed by Rob Brown JULIA VOGT MICHALKE The Schulenburg Sticker Thursday, July 9, 1998 Julia Michalke Julia Vogt Michalke, a resident of Schulenburg Regency Nursing Center, passed away at Colorado-Fayette Medical Center on Tuesday, June 23 at age 96 years, 10 months, 18 days. The funeral was held on Saturday, June 27 at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, followed by interment in the Schulenburg City Cemetery.  Pallbearers were Steve Luchak, Alfred “Buddy” Michalke, Edward Michalke, Eugene Michalke, Mark Michalke and Tony Haveland. Born at Swiss Alp on Aug. 5, 1901, she was the daughter of George and Lena (Nolkamper) Vogt.  She attended school in Schulenburg.  On Dec. 31, 1935, she married Fritz Michalke in Schulenburg. A lifetime resident of the Schulenburg area, she worked as a retail clerk and was a member of the United Church of Christ and American Legion Auxiliary. Three grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren survive her. Preceding her in death were her husband; a son and daughter-in-law, W. G. and Frances Harmon; two brothers, Robert Vogt and George Vogt; and two sisters, Olivia Vogt and Ruth Stanzel. Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Contributed by Rob Brown WILLIAM MICHALKE Schulenburg Sticker, Thursday, September 11, 1986 William Michalke Is Interred Here Sept. 8 William (Bill) Michalke of Route 3, Schulenburg passed away on Saturday, Sept. 6 after a lengthy illness at the age of 73 years, 1 month and 16 days. Funeral services were at 1:00 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8 at the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Fr. Richard Filice officiating.  Burial followed in the St. Rose Cemetery. Pallbearers were Leslie Sommer, Andy Michalke, David Klesel, Elroy Sternadel, Lloyd Goedrich and Jim Ohnheiser.  Honorary pallbearers were Rodney Michalke, Elmer Mitchell, Harry Bartosch and Kevin Michalke. A parish rosary was recited at 8:00 p.m. on Sept. 7 at the Schwenke-Baumgarten funeral Home. William Michalke was born July 20, 1913 in Victoria county and married Hattie Schoener.  He was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife; a son and daughter-in-law, William R. and Delores Michalke of Schulenburg; sisters Cecilia Klesel of Schulenburg and Mildred Sternadel of Hallettsville; brothers, Erwin Michalke of Texas City and Lee Roy Michalke of Schulenburg; and 2 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister. Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Contributed by Rob Brown MRS. WILLIAM MICHALKE Weimar Mercury 28 Sep 1895, page 2 Died, at her home near Schulenburg, last Saturday at 3 p. m., Mrs. Wm. Michalke. JOSEPH MICHNA Colorado Citizen, November 24, 1881, page 3 WEIMAR LOCAL MATTERS It is with sadness we chronicle the death [of] Mr. Joe Meickner [sic.], which occurred last Saturday morning of consumption. Joe had been a sufferer for many weary months, and passed quietly away, and was buried by his Catholic brethren in their grave yard near the Catholic church in the Peters’ neighborhood. Joseph Michna, aged 30 years, buried 20 Nov 1881 at Dubina Catholic Cemetery; unmarked grave. VALENTINE MICHULKA Weimar Mercury February 18, 1910 Flatonia Argus: Mr. Valentine Michulka, a former highly respected citizen of near Flatonia, died in Houston Sunday morning, and his remains were brought here for interment, the funeral taking place at 4 o'clock Monday afternoon from the residence of Mr. A. W. Albrecht. The deceased was well and favorably known here as an upright man and good citizen. Since the death of his wife he has been living with his daughter, Mrs. Frank Philipp of Houston. He leaves a son, Chas. Michulka of Nikel and another daughter, Mrs. Francis Brilling of Houston. Deceased was 79 years of age, lacking only 8 days. Besides his immediate relatives, the following were at the funeral: Frank Simecek and Joe Macha of Shiner and Jerome Miculka and Mr. Barta of Weimar and perhaps others whose names we failed to learn. Sympathy is extended the bereaved relatives. JOHN J. MIGL, SR. La Grange Journal April 9, 1936, page 1 Aged Citizen Dies at Home Near Praha Wednesday, April 1 John J. Migl, Sr., who came to America from Czechoslovak in 1872, and settled in Fayette County, near Praha, died Wednesday, April 1, at the age of 81 years. Friday morning Requiem Mass was held at the Praha Catholic Church by Rev. John Anders; the body was interred in the Praha Catholic Cemetery. Like all early settlers, coming into a new country, the deceased met the issue with a firm harnd, determined to be successful. Maintaining, always, a friendly disposition, frugal in his habits and untiring in energy, he became a beloved, respected and successful citizen. His first wife, who was Miss Marie Holub, and to who he was married November 23, 1872, died in 1910; there was born to the union, thirteen children. Several years after the death of his first wife he married Miss Katherine Koudelka, and this union was blessed with seven children. Surviving him today are: Mrs. Katherine Migl, his widow; the surviving children are Mesdames Frank Voldau, Mrs. Albina Jasek, Mrs. Clara Jasek and Anton Migl of near Praha; Josef Migl of Ganado, Miss Rosie, Jarome, George, Misses Agnes, Lillie and Anna at Home; also one brother Josef Migl of Praha, Mrs. Anna Jakubik of Yoakum, Mrs. Rosa Hibner of Shiner and Mrs. A.J. Kallus of Wied. Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed SOPHIE MIGL San Antonio Express Sunday Morning April 16, 1933 GIRL DIES OF LOCKJAW FLATONIA, Tex., April 15,--------- Sophie 14-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Migl died at the family residence south of town. She developed Lockjaw some days ago after a slight cut on the foot. Burial was held in Praha Catholic Cemetery saturday. Father John Anders officiated. Contributed by Regena Williamson EDWARD J. MIKA The Lavaca County Tribune, Tuesday, March 3, 1953, pages 1 and 3 LOCAL MAN IS FOUND HANGING The body of Edward Mika, local mechanic, was found hanging from a tree in the Joe Woytek pasture a short distance northeast of town, Saturday at 5:00 p.m. Mika had disappeared from his home a short distance from where he was found, early Friday night. The man was apparently despondent, and hence not responsible for his actions. He had told his wife he would do the job this time where he could not be found, before he left Friday night. He had attempted to hang himself a few months ago, but was cut down by a neighbor, John Grahmann before he could strangle himself. After his disappearance was reported here, officers of the law headed by Sheriff Theo Long and Constable Bill Renger, and a large group of Boy Scouts, headed by Emil Svab, began searching the entire area around his home on the John Rothbauer property. The search was given up late Friday night, and assumed Saturday morning in the dense thicket in that area, with no results. Joe Woytek, Jr., who lives in this area, and also works for oil companies who have wells in that area, was checking the pressure of two wells and was unaware that Mika was being searched for. He happened to look up into a tree and saw Mika hanging. The man had apparently stood on a limb of the tree while he tied a double piece of heavy fishing cord around his neck and to another limb. Justice of the Peace Oscar Shoemake returned a verdict of death by hanging. Mika was once an inmate of a state hospital in San Antonio. Edward J. Mika was 38 years old. He was born at Novohrad, November 25th, 1914, where he grew to young manhood, He married Alma Haas August 26, 1940, in Weimar, and they spent some time at Weimar, Schulenburg, Wallis, Sealy and finally settled in Hallettsville a few years ago. He followed the trade of a mechanic all his life, and here he worked for the Pustejosky Motor Company and was employed at Kallus Motor Sales at the time of his death. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Alma (Haas) Mika; his father, Adolph J. Mika of Novohrad; five sons, Edward, Eugene, Leroy, Melton and Jerry; one daughter, Irene; three sisters, Mrs. Joe Hanzelka of Novohrad, Mrs. Victor Schlottmann of Schulenburg, and Mrs. Henry Grohmann of Houston. Funeral services were held at the Kubena Funeral Home, Monday, March 2, at 8:45 a.m. and at the Sacred Heart Church here at 9:00 a.m., with Very Rev. A. J. Morkovsky offering a Funeral High Mass.  Interment was in the Praha Cemetery. Submitted by Sandra Long Anders THOMAS MIKULENKA Weimar Mercury, 4 Dec 1897, page 7 LaGrange, Texas, November 23. Yesterday a Bohemian boy by the name of Mickalenka, 16 years of age, was accidentally shot by his brother at West Point, this county. The charge of shot entered the right leg above the knee, came out under the leg, entered the calf, tearing away about two and one-half inches, entered the calf, tearing away about two and one-half inches of bone. Dr. V. C. Lunn, assisted Dr. Clay, amputated the leg below the knee, and the boy when last seen was doing well. His father is a prominent Bohemian of this county. on page 8 of same issue: West Point, Texas, Nov. 27.–Thomas Micolenka, a Bohemian boy, was accidentally shot by his brother while hunting squirrels last Sunday. He died yesterday from the effects of the wound. JOHN MIKULIK Hallettsville Tribune, 9 Feb 1940 Flatonia, Texas Mr. John Mikulik, 79 years, died at the home of his son Mr. Ed. Mikulik in Flatonia on February 2nd with whom he had been living for a week before his death.  He had been a resident of Praha.  Funeral services took place from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Mikulik and at Praha Catholic Church Sunday morning, February 4th at 9:00 o'clock by Rev's John Anders of Praha and J.A. Putska of Flatonia officiating.  Interment took place in the Praha Catholic Cemetery.  Survivors are his wife , three sons, Ed M. Mikulik of Flatonia, John B. of Edinburg and Frank of New Orleans, one daughter and several grandchildren and great grand children, all to whom we extend sincere sympathy. Contributed by Matt Cross ELLIS MILLER La Grange Journal January 2, 1936 Winchester Who Remembers Him? The following news item appeared in the daily press on last Wednesday;  the old negro may be remembered by some of our citizens: Temple. —“Uncle” Ellis Miller, purser on the famous George West cattle drive from Texas to Kansas City in 1845, died Monday after calling out “Open the gates wide, Lord.” The former slave was believed to be  between 112 and 115 years old. He had lived here for 40 years. In addition to having had charge of all the money on the history-making cattle drive, “Uncle” Ellis had the distinction of having been made trustee of The estate of his master, a Doctor Ledbetter of Winchester, Texas, when the physician enlisted in the Confederate army. Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed EMIL MILLER Shiner Gazette, 13 Dec 1899 Mr. Emil Miller, who several years ago represented the Miller Commission Company throughout this section, died last Tuesday at Flatonia. Mr. Miller had been ill for some time and his death was not unexpected. He leaves a wife and two children, besides his mother and three brothers to mourn his loss. The GAZETTE extends condolence. Contributed by Matt Cross HUGO MILLER Colorado County Citizen, 24 Oct 1963, page 8 Bread Salesman Dies Monday After Heart Attack Hugo Miller, 50, of La Grange died suddenly Monday morning of a heart attack while in a Schulenburg grocery. Mr. Miller, who was working his Buttercrust bread route at the store, was found dead in the rest room after store personnel became worried about him. He had had a Buttercrust bread route for the past 16 years and about 7 or 8 years ago worked the Columbus route. Funeral services were held from a La Grange funeral home at 4 p.m. Wednesday and burial was in the La Grange city cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle; 2 daughters, Peggy and Barbara; a son, Billy, and a brother, Adolph Miller, all of La Grange. JACOB MILLER Weimar Mercury, 2 May 1891, page 2 Died, at his home in this city at 5 o'clock, a. m., Thursday April 23d. Mr. Jacob Miller died very suddenly of heart disease. The deceased had been a merchant doing business in Flatonia for quite a number of years, was very attentive to [business] and had [succeeded] in building up a very good business from a very small beginning. He was the father of Mr. E. Miller, one of the proprietors of the Flatonia Horn Factory, and Mr. Tony Miller, the well known traveler.—Flatonia Argus. LESLIE MILLER La Grange Journal January 25, 1934 Deaths Reported Died at Prairie Valley, January 10, of sarconia of eye; Leslie Miller aged 4 years, 9 months and 24 days. Transcribed by Connie Sneed W. B. MILLER La Grange Journal July 30, 1936 pg. 6 W. B. Miller, 72 Dies At La Grange Saturday Morning W. B. Miller, father of Mrs. (Dr.) L. D. Boelsche, died at the La Grange Hospital last Saturday, aged 72 years. Deceased had come to La Grange to live with his son-in-law and daughter and had been here for several weeks. Becoming ill he responded not to the treatment given and died after a brief struggle. Funeral services were held Monday morning at Houston, Rev. D. L. Landram officiating. Surviving him are: his wife, two daughters, Mrs. L. D. Boelsche of La Grange, and Miss Evelyn Miller of Houston; two sons, Max Miller of Maracaibo, Venezuela, and W.J. Miller of Houston. Deceased was a well-known educator, and was a graduate of the University of Arkansas. He taught in several of the most outstanding schools in Texas. Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed CHARLES MINZENMEYER La Grange Journal Thursday, November 24, 1938 Chas. Minzenmeyer Chas. Minzenmeyer, aged 69 years, 10 months and 27 days, died very suddenly at the home of his son, Alfred, near Swiss Alp, Saturday, Nov. 12, death is said to be from a heart attack. He was born in Ohio, December 15, 1868, and had lived in the county for the past 25 years; he was bereft of his wife several years since. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Philadelphia Lutheran church, of which the deceased had been a member, at 1:00 p.m., Monday, and interment was made in the Flatonia City Cemetery, Rev. Erhard Eilers, pastor of the Swiss Alp church, officiating. Deceased is survived by the following sons: Otto Minzenmeyer, Lamesa, Texas; Alfred, Emil and Paul Minzenmeyer of near La Grange; daughters: Mrs. D. A. Bailey, St. Louis; Mrs. Emil Zimmermann, Round Rock; Mrs. Frank Zimmermann, Schulenburg; Mrs. Wm. Ungerer, Flatonia; Mrs. Henry Holtz, of Houston; Mrs. Edgar Naumann, of near La Grange. Brothers surviving are: Fred Minzenmeyer of Taylor and John Minzenmeyer of Winters; sisters: Mrs. Jacob Reithmeyer, Winters; Mrs. Fritz Reithmeyer, Crowell; and Mrs. Emma Zimmermann, Blumington, Calif. There are 24 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Deceased was also a member of the Lodge of Hermann Sons; Koenig Funeral Home had charge of the funeral. Contributed by Rob Brown S-SGT. EMIL C. MINZENMEYER See photo and obituary at WWII Memorials page FRANK MIRAK Weimar Mercury, 7 Mar 1908, page 4 Frank Mirak, the 23-year-old son of Adolf Mirak, a well known farmer living near this place, died Monday morning of a complication of measles and pneumonia, and was buried at Dubina cemetery the following day. He was a bright, industrious young man, and his death is sincerely regretted. ALOSIA MISKA Weimar Mercury 27 Ocy 1933, page 1 DEVOTED WIFE AND MOTHER IS CLAIMED BY DEATH There were many sad hearts throut this section last Friday morning when it became known that Mrs. Alosia Miska, the beloved wife of Mr. Frank Miska, Sr., one of the splendid women of the Dubina community, had passed away. Mrs. Miska had been ill for many months, but all through her illness had shown remarkable recuperative powers, and it was hoped and believed she would again triumph over Death and remain with her loved ones awhile longer. Buth the Merciful Father decreed otherwise, and this time Death was the victor. Her death occurred at 7:30 Friday morning, and the funeral took place at the Dubina Cemetery Sunday morning at 9:30, with Rev. Jos. Syzmanski officiating in an impressive burial service. There was a large attendance of mourning relatives and friends, attesting the popularity of this beloved woman, who had lived in this section for so many years. The pall bearers were as follows: Messrs. John Vavra, Fred Kloesel, Frank Seifert, John F. Heger, Jr., Frank Pavlik, Sr., and Fred Ripper. Mrs. Alosia Miska, wife of Mr. Frank Miska, Sr., was born in Czechoslovakia Feb. 28, 1856. Before marriage she was a Miss Alosia Manofsky, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Manofsky, Sr. When three years of age, she came to America. At the age of 19 years she was united in marriage to Mr. Frank Miska. They made their home in Sedan and lived there up to the time of her death. She was the mother of fourteen children, three of whom died in infancy. She is survived by her husband, Mr. Frank Miska, Sr., and eleven children. The surviving children are Mrs. August Tipp of Eagle Lake, Mr. Joe Miska of Midfield, Messrs. Frank and Louis Miska of Ganado, Mrs. Ernst Pavlik, Mrs. Henry Walzel of East Bernard, Mr. Charlie Miska, Mrs. Olga Knebel, Mrs. Ray. Kloesel, Miss Angelina Miska and Mrs. steve Beyer. The children who died were two daughters, Lucia and Sophie, and a son, Adolph. She also leaves 30 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren; also two sisters, Mrs. Frank Kainer of Weimar, Mrs. Mary Warney of El Campo, and one brother, Mr. Jos. Manofsky of Weimar. One sister is deceased, Mrs. Frank Fritch of Glen Flora, also one brother, Mr. Fred Manofsky of Weimar. At time of death Mrs. Miska was 72 years, 7 months and 10 days old. Mrs. Miska was a kindly, good woman, one well thought of by all who knew her, a consistent christian character, a devoted wife and mother, ever proving herself to be a thoughtful friend and neeighbor, and her death is sincerely deplored by all. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to her bereaved ones. LILLIE MAE CAIN MITCHELL Brazosport Facts, Clute, TX December 17, 2006 Lillie Mae Mitchell, 87, of Angleton passed away Friday, December 14, 2006, in Angleton. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Sunday in the Palms Funeral Home Chapel with David Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in the Angleton Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m. at Palms Funeral Home. Lillie Mitchell was born February 14, 1919, in Fayette County, Texas, to James Harvey and Sara Myra Regean Cain. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Mitchell; her parents; brothers, James R. Cain and Ernest Cain; sisters, Myrtle Sharp, Ella West, Jewel Bailey and Myralee Brazil; great-grandchild Christopher Hebert and son-in-law, David Holder. Survivors include her son, Frank Mitchell and his wife, Janet, of Fulton; daughters, Norma Gail Browning and husband, Weldon, of Richwood, Joyce Holder and Friend, Charles "Bubba" Simons of Holiday Lakes; sisters, Fannie Mae Ladewig of Smithville, Jean Smith of Jones Creek and Earline Schultz of Smithville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Alvis Mitchell, Alvin Mitchell and wife, Doran, Melvin Mitchell, William Mitchell and wife, Lee, and Ruth Cox and husband, Leige; 10 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Terryl Browning, Keith Browning, Marvin Browning, Chris Browning, James Hebert and Jeffery Hebert. Honorary Pallbearers will be Ronnie Mitchell, Mike Wilkinson and Scott Atkinson. Contributed by Connie Sneed PFC. EMIL W. MLADENKA, JR. See photo and obituary at WWII Memorials page FRIEDERICKE KOEPKE MOELLENBERNDT Another Answers the Call Early last Friday, July 29th [1932], Mrs. Friedericke Moellenberndt, aged 79 years, 1 month and 16 days, died at the family home in the eastern part of the city. Death came to the mother and grandmother with calmness that she may have desired, leaving an only daughter, Mrs. Hannah Phillips, wife of E. M. Phillips, and three grandchildren, Eddie, Lois, and Elizabeth Bowman. She is also survived by one brother, Chas. Koepke of Ellinger and two sisters, Mrs. Kate Beyer of Brenham and Mrs. Annie Moellenberndt of Moulton. Sunday afternoon the body was taken to the new cemetery and placed to rest next to that of herhusband who preceded her in death some years ago, and her daughter, Mrs. Katie Bowman who died near to three years ago. Rev. R. Heise officiated at the home and the grave, and many sympathizing friends were present, with the mourning relatives to pay their last respect to their relative and sincere friend. Mrs. Moellenberndt, who maiden name was Friedericke Koepke, was born at Live Oak Hill, June 13, 1853. She was the widow of the late Hy. Moellenberndt, and lived in LaGrange for many years. The adversities of life spared her not; she witnessed the passing of her relatives and finally her husband; and three years ago, tired from the weight that has been placed upon her, gave up her other daughter, Mrs. Katie Bowman, from which blow it may be said she never recovered, yet sought to resign herself to the admonition that those whom God loves he shastetheth. In all of her unfortunate aflictions she remained steadfast, possessing that Christian faith that prompts one to believe that the cross of life must be borne with fortitude. In that humblness of spirit that encourages a faith, she lived on. And in mentioning her passing we hesitate ot to say: May the soil rest lightly on her body, and her soul basque in the sunshine of eternal happiness. For we are told, "Blessed are the pure in heart, they shall see God." In attendance upon the funeral, the follwing from out of town are mentioned: Mr. and Mrs. Aug. Kaltwasser and mother, and Mrs. __Schlottmann of Giddings; Mr. and Mrs. G. Bohenkamp and Mr. and Mrs. __Fahrenkamp [Fehrenkamp] of Moulton; Mr. and Mrs. Max Ginzel, and Mrs. A. Beyer of Brenham; Mr. and Mrs. W. Moellenberndt, Mr. and Mrs. A. Spies, Mr. and Mrs. B. Ullrich, Mr. and Mrs. F. Kneip, Mr. and Mrs. H. Kneip and Mrs. F. Albers of Round Top; Mr. and Mrs. C. Weikel of Walhalla; Mr. Quantz and family, H. Ziese and family, Mrs. J. Koepke and family and Mr. and Mrs. Jurgens of Fayetteville; Chas. Koepke, E. Koepke and daughter, and Mrs. T. Koepke of Ellinger; Connie Scheel of Galveston. Contributed by Lois Ferguson HEINRICH (HENRY) MOELLENBERNDT, JR. Undated newspaper clipping Aged Citizen of LaGrange Crosses The Dark Waters Henry Moellenberndt died at his home in this city Saturday afternoon [September 27, 1919], the result of a gradual decline due to advanced age. For several months he had not been in good health, ailing little bodily, from pain or derangement, but gradually growing weaker, until, a few days preceding his [demise], he took to his bed. Like a flickering candle with the wick's end reached, the faint spark of life held the threads together until Saturday afternoon, tired and exhausted, the last breath was taken, the body stretched and the eyes closed. The eternal sleep had come. Mr. Moellenberndt, in moderate circumstances, always active and energetic, was very retiring in disposition and mingled with his friends only when his time was not in demand. He had many friends, he was a good, kind-hearted man, a neighbor in the truest sense. His remains were interrred at the new cemetery Sunday afternoon, Rev. R. Heise, officiating. The attendance from city and from other points attested to his good character. Besides his widow, two married daughters, three brothers and one sister are left to mourn his going hence. While we extend our sincere condolence to them, we also express the hope that the deceased will rest peacefully in his earthen home and that his spirit will find repose at the home of the Good Shepherd who said, "Come unto me all ye who are heavy laden, and I will give thee rest." Photo and obituary contributed by Lois Ferguson OLGA AMBERG MOELLENBERNDT La Grange Journal Thursday, December 18, 1947 Mrs. Moellenberndt, 88, Expires Here Sunday Mrs. Olga Moellenberndt, 88, wife of Otto Moellenberndt, passed away at the family home here Sunday morning. Mrs. Moellenberndt, nee Amberg, was born at Rutersville on Nov. 3, 1859, and on July 8, 1879 was united in marriage with Mr. Moellenberndt. They had been residents of La Grange since Sept. 1, 1889. The deceased was a charter member of the St. Paul’s Luthern Frauen Verein here. Beside her widower she is survived by one son, Alfred of Houston; one daughter, Mrs. Chas. F. (Alma) Mauer of New York City; one brother, Carl W. Amberg of La Grange, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The body will lie in state at the Koenig Funeral Home Chapel until 8:30 Thursday morning, when it will be taken to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Services will be held at the Church at 10:30 a.m., with Revs. H. T. Flachmeier and R. Heise officiating, and burial will be in the Old City Cemetery. Contributed by Rob Brown BEN L. MOELLER The La Grange Journal Thursday, May 22, 1952 Well Known Resident of Willow Springs is Found Hanged Ben L. Moeller, 54-year old resident of Willow Springs community, was found dead in a barn near his home Thursday morning.  Mr. Moeller was found hanging in the building, and JP Ed L. Hruska of Fayetteville returned a verdict of death at his own hand. Mr. Moeller lived in the area all his life.  He was born on Aug. 17, 1897, and was united in marriage with Miss Alma Weiss on Nov. 1, 1922. The deceased was a member of the Fayetteville school board.  In fact, he attended a board meeting the night previous to his demise.  The next morning he complained of feeling ill, then later went out to attend to the chores around the barn.  When he did not return in a reasonable time, Mrs. Moeller went to investigate, and discovered the tragedy. Funeral was held Saturday at 3 PM at the Industry Methodist Church, with Rev. L. D. Hardt officiating and Koenig Funeral Home directing.  Interment was in the Industry Methodist Cemetery. Survivors include his widow; daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Schultz of Houston; two sons, Waldo E. of Brenham and Cpl. Clarence Moeller of Fort Hood; four sisters, Mrs. Frobie Weiss of Fayetteville, Mrs. Ruby Moeller, Mrs. Nell Senkel and Miss Lorine Moeller, all of Houston; two brothers, Fred of Bartlett and Dr. H. C. Moeller of Columbus; and three grandchildren. Contributed by Rob Brown JOHN MOHRHUSEN The La Grange Journal Thursday, October 29, 1903 John Mohrhusen, residing near Rutersville, died Sunday afternoon and the remains were interred on Monday.  Deceased was a highly respected farmer and a member of the local lodge O.D.H.S.  Scarcely had his remains been laid to rest ere his sister, Mrs. Conrad Kaltwasser of Warrenton, died.  To the relative THE JOURNAL’S sincere sympathy is extended. Contributed by Rob Brown A. L. MOORE Weimar Mercury 4 Jul 1896, page 2 LaGrange, Texas, June 30.—Col. A. L. Moore, aged 75 years, died at Glidden, and was buried in the city cemetery under the auspices of the Masonic lodge. Col. Moore was one of the pioneer settlers of this state, coming here in the '30's. ALEX M. MOORE The La Grange Journal Thursday, October 4, 1934 Alex M. Moore Dies at Elgin, Sunday Local relatives were advised by telephone last Sunday, before dawn that Alex M. Moore, who was born and reared here in La Grange, was in a serious condition, with slight hopes held out for recovery. Alex died at 3:00 o’clock the same morning. Funeral was held at the Methodist church in Elgin at 5:00 p.m., with the pastor of the church and also the pastor of the Baptist church at Elgin officiating; and with both his Masonic brethren and veterans of the Spanish – American war veterans, in attendance. Both conducted funeral services. Many will remember the red-headed youth who lived in La Grange until he reached his majority; he was united in marriage with Miss Lottie Koehler, daughter of the late Emil and Mrs. Laura Koehler, August 4, 1907; and to them was born two daughters; both of whom, with the widow survive; one daughter, Mrs. Dale Davis and little daughter, only grandchild and Miss Marguerite Moore. Alex Moore was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Ausken Moore, and a grandson of John E. Moore, early settler of La Grange, and for many years public weigher at the eastern end of the city. He was born March 8, 1880, and at the time of his death was 54 years, 6 months and 22 days old. Those attending the funeral Sunday from La Grange, are: Mr. and Mrs. Julius Gebhardt, Mrs. Louise Koehler, Mrs. F. Mensing and son, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Koehler, Mrs. Anna Kirsch, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Killoughand Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Koehler and daughter of West Point. Alex Moore was, in the truest sense of the word, a good citizen, and a kind husband, and father and neighbor. He was regarded in the highest terms by his fellow citizens at Elgin and here in La Grange where he was reared he leaves many friends. Our sincere sympathy is extended to the Moore family and other relatives. Contributed by Rob Brown

ANNIE KILLOUGH MOORE Weimar Mercury,9 Jan 1897, page 8 Houston Post: Mrs. Milt Moore died at Velasc Sunday night at 11:30 o'clock, and will be buried this morning at LaGrange. The deceased was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. I. G. Killough of La Grange, and the family is one of the oldest and best known in Fayette county. About eighteen years ago she was married to Mr. Milt Moore, and for several years they have resided in Velasco, where she was most highly esteemed for her many Christian and charitable traits of character. She would always endeavor to minister to the sick and those in trouble, and both at her home and in La Grange she was loved by all who knew her. The remains were brought to this city yesterday morning, and prepared for shipment by Wall & Stabe, and were taken to La Grange last night for interment, accompanied by the bereaved husband, her sisters, Mrs. R. O. Faires at Flatonia, [Mrs.] Waller Burns of this city, and Miss Lee Killough of La Grange, and Messrs. Dave, John and Ira Killough, brothers. Mr. Waller Burns also accompanied the funeral party. The relatives of the deceased were at the bedside and spent yesterday in this city with Mr. and Mrs. Burns. CHARLOTTE KOEHLER MOORE La Grange Journal Thursday, January 7, 1937 Mrs. A. M. Moore Succumbs After Short Illness (From The Elgin Courier) Charlotte Koehler, daughter of Louise Willrich and Emil Koehler, was born at La Grange, Texas, May 25, 1885, where she grew to young womanhood and was married there on August 4, 1905, to Alex M. Moore. She made her home in Elgin for some 30 years and has been identified with all the worthwhile things affecting our city in civic, church, school and social circles. She was converted into the Lutheran church early in life, but after her marriage came into the Methodist church with her husband that they might worship together, and was a devout Christian character, a person quiet and retiring in her associations but whose true worth and rare traits were quickly recognized and appreciated by everyone who came in contact with her. She was kind, sympathetic, generous to a fault, and ever had a friendly greeting and pleasant word for those who passed her way. She was a devoted mother and grandmother; her whole life revolving about the lives of her two daughters, who afforded her untold joy and pride and the son-in-law, who had been a son to her in the true sense of the word. Her aim was to give them happiness and in so doing she knew peace and contentment in her lovely home. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and was held in high esteem by the personnel of the local chapter, which she attended and had taken active part in for years, her late husband having been a member of that order and the Shrine body, in which he was likewise much interested. Her passing will take from the ranks of the Methodist Missionary Society a fine and loyal member, one who was always ready and eager to do her part and more in any capacity. To know Mrs. Moore was to admire her and her friendship were unlimited; everyone, old and young, was eager to call her friend. Any organization in need of an ally or assistant found a ready response from her. She was open to conviction and liberal in her consideration of the beliefs of others. After an illness of six days she succumbed to pneumonia following an attack of flu, at 4:40 o’clock Monday morning, December 28. She was thought by members of her family to be doing nicely but suddenly took a turn for the worse Monday night and all that loving hands and medical attention could do was to no avail. Funeral services were held Tuesday morning, December 29, at 10:00 o’clock from the First Methodist church, where she had worshipped so many years, with her pastor, the Rev. A. A. Carter giving a most touching and beautiful oration, paying high tribute to her memory. He was assisted by the Rev. G. M. McNeilly, pastor of the First Baptist church of this city, who read the scripture and also eulogized her life of love, and service. The casket rested before an arrangement of handsome floral pieces on chancel rail, altar and other points forming a background. The choir sang “Asleep In Jesus” and “Haven of Rest.”  As the casket was taken from the church it moved through an aisle of Eastern Star members, each holding a beautiful floral offering. Pall bearers were L. P. Cherry, Frank J. Swartz, Ben Davis, Joe H. King, Louis Lundgren, Pat Pfeiffer, A. J. Rankin, and Bee Keel. At the Elgin cemetery, where interment was made, the Eastern Star had charge and under direction of Mrs. Daisy Smith, Worthy Matron, gave their impressive burial service. A large assembly of sorrowing relatives and friends were present for the last rites and the many lovely flowers sent from far and near as messengers of love and sympathy covered the mound of her final resting place and overflowed onto the lot. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Diana Davis, Elgin and Miss Margaret Moore, Tyler; one granddaughter, Bette Diane Davis and the son-in-law, Dale Davis; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Kirsch, Mrs. Elise Mensing and Mrs. Julia Gebhardt, all of La Grange; four brothers, Arthur Koehler, La Grange; George Koehler, West Point; Fritz Koehler, Houston, and Mannie Koehler, Schulenburg; and her mother, Mrs. Louise Koehler, La Grange. Among relatives and friends here from out-of-town for the funeral were:  Ade Kirsch, a nephew, Mrs. Arthur Koehler, Mr. Gebhardt and Mrs. Louise Koehler, of La Grange; Mrs. George Koehler, West Point; Mr. and Mrs. Horace Sowell and son Horace, Jr., El Paso; Mrs. Will D. Nichols, Austin. Contributed by Rob Brown EUGENE MOORE Weimar Mercury 9 Aug 1890 A young man named Eugene Moore, employed as a section hand on the LaGrange tap road, died rather suddenly Saturday morning of a congestive chill. He was buried Sunday in the city cemetery. he leaves a mother and two brothers to mourn his death. — Journal. GRACIE MOORE La Grange Journal Thursday, February 8, 1934 Deaths Reported Died at Plum, February 1, (no doctor); Gracie Moore, colored, aged 2 months. Transcribed by Connie F. Sneed JAMES MOORE Weimar Mercury 27 Jul 1895 Halletsville New Era: Section Foreman P. S. McCurdy of Moulton was in the city Wednesday last and gave us a full statement of the man who was recently killed by the officers here. He stated that it was not true that he, McCurdy, wrote or told any one that Moore was on the dodge for killing negroes in Victoria county. "No, sir," said he, "I know him to have been a perfectly harmelss fellow. He was a little cranky on ghosts and spirits. His name is James Moore, though he did once go by the name of Jim Little. His mother lives near West Point and is now married the second time. He is well known along the Aransas Pass in Fayette and this county. He made ties in Bastrop county last fall. The large scar on his back was caused by him being hooked by two-year-old ox. The fine gun has been in his possession some time; he gave two pistols for it. He was a fisherman, and had decided to go to the colorado near Eagle Lake. He left my house Friday, drew his pay, $8 or $9, at Yoakum Saturday, and was killed Tuesday." LESLIE WOODS MOORE La Grange Journal Thursday, November 10, 1938 Leslie Woods Moore Leslie Woods Moore, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fulton Moore of West Point, after an illness of 9 weeks, gave up the struggle Monday afternoon, November 7. Constant attention had been given the young man, 23 years old, both by physician and nurse, but the efforts proved unavailing. Leslie was born in March 1915 at West Point, and was a member of the Baptist church; funeral services were held at the family home at West Point, Tuesday afternoon, Rev. J. E. Roth of the First Baptist church and Rev. Bailey of the Methodist church, La Grange, officiating. Interment was made in the West Point (Old Woods) cemetery, with Koenig Funeral Home in charge. Surviving are his parents, two sisters: Mrs. Tennie Beth McMillan, Weimar, and Miss Pauline Moore, West Point; and one brother, Fulton B. Moore of West Point. Contributed by Rob Brown LOUISE SHERMACK MOORE La Grange Journal, Thursday, February 17, 1938 Louise Shermack Moore Another negress, to whom the negro population of La Grange owed a debt of gratitude, died Sunday, she was Louise Moore, primary teacher in the La Grange school for the colored.  She had given the entire years of her life, after receiving her certificate to teach, to teaching the negro children, and was to the school for the colored, a real Samaritan. She died Sunday, after being ill with pneumonia for two weeks.  Her death removes a valuable member of the school facility; highly educated, well-informed and capable, she was ever returned to the school as primary teacher, by the Board of Education. Contributed by Rob Brown MRS. LYT W. MOORE Weimar Mercury 13 Dec 1918, page 4 JUDGE LYT MOORE'S WIDOW IS DEAD LaGrange, Texas, Dec. 7.—Mrs. L. W. Moore, widow of the late Judge L. W. Moore, died at her home in La Grange November 30, the funeral occurring Sunday afternoon. The passing of Mrs. Moore marks a distinct epoch in the history of this city, she having made her home here since she married, and being at the time of her death 84 yers old. she left surviving her three daughters and one son. Mrs. W. B. Thomas, Misses Lyttie and Lottie Moore, all of LaGrange, and Dr. Clay Moore of Matagorda County. T. C. MOORE Weimar Mercury, 18 Dec 1897, page 2 LaGrange, Texas, December 4. On Wednesday, at his home at West Point, in this county, Colonel T. C. Moore departed this life, full of years and honors. Respected by all who knew him, loved by his neighbors, and honored by his many sterling virtues, it can truly be said of him, a grand old patriarch has been gathered to his fathers. He was 82 years of age, and his faithful wife of sixty-two years' companionship still survives him. Their children are all grown. Dr. T. W. MOORE Weimar Mercury, October 13, 1913 Physician Found Dead. LaGrange, Tex., Sept. 28.—Dr. T. W. Moore, a prominent physician of this county, was found dead in his office about 1 o’clock this afternoon.  He was last seen alive this forenoon and seemed to be in the best of spirits.  He was the oldest son of the late Judy Moore, and was about 41 years old.  Besides an aged mother, he leaves three sisters and two brothers.” Contributed by Judy Koehl W. B. MOORE Weimar Mercury 21 Jan 1893, page 2 LaGrange Journal: Mr. W. B. Moore, for many years a resident of this county, but for the past five years a resident of Giddings, died at that place one day last week. The deceased was a son of Col. John H. Moore, a Texas veteran, and one of the earliest settlers in this county. Mrs. T. B. Killough, of this city, is a sister of deceased, and to her and other relatives the Journal extends its sincere sympathy. WARREN MOORE Weimar Mercury, 4 Jul 1891, page 2 We chronicle the death of another child of Mrs. Virgie Moore, little Warren Moore, a bright, noble boy. This makes the fifth member of her family she has lost within two years, her husband, Flem Moore, and four children. It is sad, very sad, and the community feel a deep sympathy for the widow and mother. She has but one child left; the others and husband are with God.—Democrat. MATTIE MORGAN La Grange Journal June 25, 1936 pg.1 & 5 Death Came Quickly to Mrs. J. L. Morgan Wednesday Afternoon Mrs. Mattie Morgan, wife of J. L. Morgan of Plum, died suddenly Wednesday, June 17, while essaying to comb her hair, in the privacy of her home. Although somewhat enfeebled for the past two years, her condition was not such as would warrant alarm. With precise thrust, she was stricken, death coming without warning, and swift. Funeral services were held at the family home at Plum, by Rev. J. E. Roth, pastor of the First Baptist Church of La Grange, after which the body was brought to La Grange, and taken to the Baptist Church. Following a brief service by Rev. Roth, Dr. T. B. Taylor of Bastrop paid a beautiful tribute to the departed wife, mother and grandmother. Dr. Taylor, a teacher in the old Baptist church at Plum, taught Mrs. Morgan and in referring to the child, the young woman, and the wife and mother, said, “Mattie Kirk Morgan, was a dutiful child, always willing to obey, she was a good wife and mother; her life was sunshine because of her kindness to others.” Interment was made at the New Cemetery, Rev. Roth officiating. From her home village, from all surrounding neighborhoods, men, women, and children, and many of the colored neighbors who “loved Miss Mattie”—came to pay the last respect. Miss Morgan was reared in the village of Plum, a daughter of early settlers of that section; she was born January 30, 1868, and is survived by her husband, J.L. Morgan, one son, W.L. Morgan of Plum, and two daughters, Mrs. H.T. (Leola) McColum of Paris and Mrs. T.H. (Martha) Johnson of Taylor; there are four grandchildren. Surviving also are three brothers, Jim Kirk of Duncan, Oklahoma, W.J. Kirk of Austin and R. B. Kirk of Blackwell; three sisters, Mrs. Emma Horn of Edna, Mrs. Addie Horn of Marton and Mrs. Eva Karnes of Hermleigh. Reared in religious atmosphere, early in life becoming a member of the Baptist Church, she remained steadfast; her sincere manifestations of interest in others less fortunate, ever doing for those who needed a staff, she was loved; white and colored neighbors were ever ready to do for her. In referring to her passing, the more than half a century of acquaintance mellows the thought; mention is respectfully made, without eulogy. The church in which she worshipped in younger days, passed in service, with the years. Aligning with and becoming a member of the Baptist Church at La Grange, a pine board structure, she with her now bereaved husband offered the motion, with funds, to have a new house of worship erected in La Grange. “We would so like to have a church of our faith to go to, and hope to see it built before we journey on.” The new Baptist church stands at the west corner of Colorado and Madison streets; Mrs. Morgan is the first to go to, the first to be placed before the altar, surrounded by the silent messages of love—beautiful flowers. As the roll is called, as the transition occurs, another leaves; aching hearts and lovely memories are encouraged; the latter an inspiration to those who are sincere. May her rest be peaceful; she leaves a vacant chair, but her influence for good, her devout life, cannot be effaced from the minds of those who because of family ties, and those who loved her for what good she did for others, loved her. Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed JOSEPH MORKOVSKI Weimar Mercury 16 May 1896, page 3 News Special: LaGrange, Tex., May 13.—Joseph Morkovski was found dead in his bed in this city this evening. Deceased was employed in Alexander's bakery. He complained of feeling ill at noon to-day, but was at work. This evening members of Mr. Alexander's family found him dead. Deceased has no family. He has a brother living in Huntsville. WALTER H. MORROW Weimar Mercury July 7, 1922 W.H. MORROW CALLED BY DEATH Aged Resident of Fayette County Called by Death. W. K. Morrow of Houston has received word of the death near Schulenburg of his father, W. H. Morrow, 80 years old, Confederate veteran, who died at 1:45 a. m. Saturday. The elder Mr. Morrow fought thruout the civil war with the armies of Tennessee and Virginia. After the war he returned home to engage in farming and stock raising. The family came originally fom Virginia, settling in Fayette county, Texas, where the town of LaGrange now stands. His father built the first house in La Grange. Surviving Mr. Morrow are his widow by his second marriage and the following children: W. K. Morrow of Houston, L. A. and D. M. Morrow of Laredo, Stuart Morrow, Mrs. Alice McKennon and Miss Evelyn Morrow of Lavaca county, Mrs. F. W. Kolterman of Weimar, Mrs. G. R. Cummings of Houston and Mrs. Richard Herndon of Rio Frio, Texas. Funeral services will be held at the family home at 11 a.m. Sunday, with burial at the family cemetery at Andrews Chapel in Lavaca county. The services will be in charge of the Masonic fraternity. —Houston Chronicle. HEZZY MOSELY Weimar Mercury, 11 Jun 1898, page 7 Schulenburg, Tex., June 1.—Hezzy Mosely and John Murry, both colored, were in the field at work in the afternoon of May 30, when a dispute arose between them about the work, which resulted in Mosely being shot in the side with a pistol. Mosely died yesterday. A warrant for the arrest of Murry was issured and Constable Williams and Marshal Eilers went out last night and arrested him and locked him up. HENRY MOSMEYER Colorado County Citizen, 14 Mar 1963, page 6 Henry Mosmeyer To Be Buried In Flatonia Henry Mosmeyer, 79 years old of Seguin and former resident of Colorado county, died Tuesday night at Nesbit Rest home in Seguin after an illness of several months. Funeral services will be held tomorrow morning (March 15) at 10 o'clock from Smith Funeral home in Flatonia, Rev. Father Black will officiate. Mr. Mosmeyer was born in Colorado county, a son of Theodore and Margaret Mosmeyer and lived around Mentz until 1946 when he moved to Flatonia to live with a daughter, Mrs. Leonard Elliott. She later moved to Seguin, Mr. Mosmeyer moving with her. Mrs. Mosmeyer died a number of years ago. He is survived by 3 daughters, Mrs. Elliott of Seguin, Mrs. Earl Carver of Houston and Miss Madeline Mosmeyer of Columbus, and 2 sons, Weldon, of California, Robert Lee of Louisiana and 5 grandchildren. Burial will be in the Catholic cemetery in Flatonia. J. C. MOSS Dallas Morning News 17 Feb 1897 Old Citizen Dead Ledbetter, Fayette Co., Tex., Feb. 15-- J. C. Moss, an old resident of this city, died today. His family had noticed in him an unbalanced condition of mind for some time. He leaves a wife and seven children. Contributed by Debbie Hanson WALTER MOSS Weimar Mercury, 4 Mar 1899, page 2 Ledbetter, Tex., Feb. 25.—At 4:30 yesterday evening, while trying to pen some horses, Walter Moss, white, and Gabe Dean, colored, ran together, and both horses and riders fell in a heap together. Dean got off with a slight bruise, but Moss received injuries from which he died this morning at 5 o'clock. Walter was the youngest son of the late John Moss. He leaves a mother, sister and brother to mourn his loss. He was 18 years old. ADOLPH MOTAL The Victoria Advocate, 7 July 1968 Moulton Funeral services were held Thursday at Moulton for Adolph Motal, 72, who died Tuesday in a Schulenburg nursing home. Mr. Motal was born Nov. 30, 1895 at Moulton and was a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Konstantine Motal; six sons, Theo and Jerry Motal of Moulton:  Ben Motal of Houston, George Motal of Katy, Adolph Motal of Victoria, and John Motal of Groesbeck: one daughter, Mrs. Lydia Claybrook of Eagle Pass, two sisters, Mrs. Jim Gejar and Mrs. Adolph Kocian of Moulton, two half-sisters, Mrs. Frank Zabransky of Shiner and Mrs. Nick Jurecka of Garden City and 20 grandchildren. Burial was in Praha Cemetery. Contributed by Regena Williamson FRANK MOZISEK La Grange Journal Thursday, January 10, 1935 Frank Mozisek Dies Sunday at Farm After Long Illness Frank Mozisek, a highly  respected farmer, who lived a few miles west from La Grange, died at the farm home, Sunday, January 6, following a long illness. Mr. Mozisek had been a patient sufferer for the past year, and only recently took to his bed. He was born in Fayette County, near his present home, and was the son of emigrants who came to America after the Civil War. Mr. Mozisek was a true exemplification of  that type of honest citizenship that ever-merits the good will and respect of a fellow man. Born and reared on a farm he adopted that as his avocation after being united in marriage with Miss Anna Spetla who, with two sons, and two daughters survive. The children are: Anton Mozisek of Bridge Valley, Bernard Mozisek and Misses Edith and Ludmilla at the farm home. Two sisters, Mrs. Henry Svec and Mrs. Henry Rainosek of Hostyn and one brother, Anton Mozisek of near Plum also survive. Funeral services were held at his late home Monday morning at 9:00 o’clock, and the body taken to the Holy Rosary Catholic church at Hostyn where Rev. Paul P. Kasper officiated. Interment was had at the churchyard cemetery at Hostyn. Priests assisting Rev. Kaspar are Rev. Symanski of Weimar, Rev. Heinze of Plum, and Rev. Wolf of Schulenburg. At the time of his death Frank Mozisek was 61 years 11 months and 2 days old. The death of this friend of the editor’s boyhood days is sincerely regretted. We offer our sympathy to the family and other relatives. Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed JOHN J. MOZISEK Weimar Mercury, 5 Sep 1943, page 4 Final Rites for John J. Mozisek, 61, At St. John Funeral services for John J. Mozisek, 61, St. John farmer, were held at St. John Catholic Church August 22, with Rev. Albert Maneth officiating. Burial was in the St. John Cemetery. Mr. Mozisek died August 19 in Veterans Hospital at Houston, after an illness of two months. A native of Yoakum, he was the son of John and Mary Mozisek. He married Miss Filomena Polansky in 1921, settling at Worthing, where they lived until five years ago when they moved to St. John. Surviving in addition to his wife are four daughters, Mrs. Henry Kunz of Weimar, Mrs. Philip Chaloupka of St. John, and Misses Frances and Pauline Mozisek of St. John; one son, Julius Mozisek of Weimar; three sisters, Mrs. Joe Machlicek of St. Mary's Mrs. Emil Seeback, Houston, Mrs. Sylvester Kutac, Speaks; two brothers, P. J. Mozisek of Houston and Frank Mozisek of Worthing; and eight grandchildren. JOSEPH MRAZ Weimar Mercury, 16 Aug 1902, page 1 Flatonia, August 7,—A serious accident, causing the death of Mr. Joseph Wraz [Mraz], happened about one mile north of the city this morning. He was employed hauling cord wood to the oil mill; the team got unmanageable and ran away, throwing Mr. Wraz under the wagon, and when picked up was found to be dead. ANNIE A. MOELLER MRKWA Colorado County Citizen, 7 Nov 1963, page 5 Mrs. Mrkwa's Last Rites; Burial in Hostyn Cemetery Funeral services were held yesterday for Mrs. J. W. Mrkwa at Untermeyer Funeral home, with continued services at the Hostyn Catholic church near Ellinger. Burial was in the Hostyn Catholic cemetery. Mrs. Mrkwa, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Moeller, was born July 6, 1884, and died in her home Nov. 4. She was married to Mr. Mrkwa in 1909 in Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic church at Frelsburg. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic church at Live Oak Hill and has lived in that community all her life. Besides her husband, she is survived by 3 sons, Henry D., August A. and Willie L., all of Columbus, and one daughter, Mrs. E. A. Halfmann of Frelsburg. Also, 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren survive. Pallbearers were Charles Moeller, Lawrence [Hoelscher], Gene Mrkwa, Alois Zientek, Henry Moeller and August Mrkwa Jr. CHARLES MUECKE Weimar Mercury, 20 Jul 1889, page 3 We are informed that Mr. Charles Muecke of Flatonia, a gentleman well-known here, dropped dead in his field near that city Tuesday. He was afflicted with heart disease. ALFRED MUEHR Galveston News September 17, 1969 Alfred Muehr HITCHCOCK – Alfred J. Muehr, 55, died at 1:25 p.m. Tuesday in John Sealy Hospital after a lengthy illness. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the James Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque followed by a mass at the Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Hitchcock at 10 a.m., the Rev. Charles Burns officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Park Cemetery in Houston. A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Funeral home. Muehr was born Sept. 1, 1914, in Schulenburg, Texas [to Frank and Selma Brossmann Muehr]. He had been a resident of Hitchcock for the last 16 years and was a member of the Our Lady of Lourdes Church and the Hitchcock Volunteer Fire Department. He was the owner and operator of the Muehr Refrigeration Co. Muehr lived at 8120 White Ave. in Hitchcock. Survivors include his wife, Ruby B. Muehr; two sisters, Mrs. C.B. Johnson and Mrs. W.P. Johnson both of Houston; two brothers, Victor Muehr of Sheridan, Texas, and James Muehr of Houston; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. Wednesday. Pallbearers will be Charlie Anderson, Harold Meier, Oscar Enge, Leslie Wulf, Luther Morgan and Johnnie Beamon. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Hitchcock Police Department and volunteer fire department members. Contributed by Mark Schumann ALOISIA BERGER MUEHR Schulenburg Sticker December 15, 1950 Mrs. Franz Muehr Laid To Rest Thursday Mrs. Franz Muehr, Sr., nee Aloisia Berger, age 83 years, five months and 18 days, passed away in the Laura Eldridge Hospital in Sugar Land Tuesday, December 12, at 6:30 a.m. following an illness of ten days. Born on June 24, 1867 in Boelten, Austria, as the daughter of Anton and Theresa [Keiner] Berger, she came to this country in 1889 with her family and settled at Bastrop. She was united in marriage to Franz Muehr, Sr., on January 7, 1890, in Bastrop and she and her husband moved to Fayette County where they resided until the time of Mr. Muehr’s death, on June 20, 1944. She then moved to Sugar Land to make her home with her son, Fred, where she lived until the time of her death. Deceased was a devout member of the Catholic Church and of the Mother’s Sodality in Schulenburg. Funeral services were conducted from the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home on Thursday, December 14, at 9:00 a.m. followed by services in the St. Rose Catholic Church, with interment in the St. Rose Cemetery. Father Leo Goertz officiated. Rosary was recited on Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers were her grandsons, Wilbur, James and Leo Muehr, Herbert Schumann, Arnold Heinrich and Adolph Kubica. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Ed. (Mary) Matzke of Weimar; Mrs. Victor (Alma) Blaschke of Sugar Land; Mrs. Robert (Rosa) Heinrich of Schulenburg; four sons, Frank, Jr., John, Louis and Fred Muehr, all of Sugar Land; 28 grandchildren and 19 great grand-children. One son, Joe died at the age of 17 , and one daughter, Mrs. Max (Anna) Schumann, died at the age of 27. [Note: Aloisia's son, Joseph Muehr (28 May 1895 - 21 Feb 1912), died of typhoid when he was sixteen.] Contributed by Mark Schumann CHARLES MUEHR Schulenburg Sticker, Friday, November 12, 1954 Funeral Rites for Chas. Muehr Held Thursday Charlie Muehr, aged 81 years, two months and four days, passed away at the family residence early Wednesday morning, November 3, following an illness of about four months. Funeral services were held from the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home on Thursday afternoon, November 4, 1954 at 2:30 o’clock with the Rev. W.C. Anderson officiating. Interment was in the City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Frank Sherrer, Harry Culver, Frank Muehr, Alvin Vornsand, Henry Vornsand and E.O. Vornsand. The deceased was born on August 21, 1873, at Dietersdorf, Austria [actually born in Schlesisch-Wolfsdorf, Austria], as the son of Franz and Theresia [Pauler] Muehr. In 1904, he came to this country and settled in the Weimar area. On June 30, 1912, he was united in marriage to Miss Auguste Vornsand at Schulenburg and the couple lived there [Weimar] for several years before moving to Schulenburg where they have lived since. Mr. Muehr was a cabinetmaker and followed this trade here until ill health forced his retirement. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Auguste Muehr of Schulenburg; one sister, Mrs. Theresia Matzke, Weimar; and three brothers, Wm. Muehr, Bastrop; Rudolf and Richard Muehr of Borden. One sister, Mrs. Anna Woellert and two brothers, Frank and Anton Muehr, preceded him in death. [Two other brothers preceded him in death, Josef Mühr of Vienna, Austria and Ferdinand Mühr, last known to be in Abbazia, Italy.] Contributed by Mark Schumann FRANK MUEHR, JR. Lavaca County Tribune Tuesday, June 8, 1965 Frank Muehr, Jr. Frank Muehr, Jr., 74, well known Sheridan resident, died in the Renger Memorial Hospital, Friday, June 4th, at 3:30 p.m. Funeral services were held at the Kubena Funeral Home at 8:45 a.m., and at Sacred Heart Church in Hallettsville at 9:00 a.m., Monday, June 7th. Interment was in Forest Park Central Cemetery in Houston at 3 p.m. June 7th. Rt. Rev. Msgr. A.J. Morkovsky officiated at the services in Hallettsville, offering a Funeral High Mass at the church. Houston graveside services were conducted by a Houston Catholic parish pastor. Mr. Muehr was born in Bastrop County, October 15, 1890. He was a retired trucker for Imperial Sugar of Sugar Land. On October 24, 1911, he married Selma Brossmann at Schulenburg and for some years lived at Sheridan. Surviving besides his wife of Sheridan are three sons, A.J. Muehr of Hitchcock, Victor Muehr of Sheridan, and James Muehr of Houston; two daughters, Mrs. W.P. (Cleo) Johnson of Houston, and Mrs. C.B. (Martha) Johnson, also of Houston; one brother, John Muehr of Sugar Land; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Matzke of Weimar, Mrs. Victor Blaschke of Sugar Land and Mrs. Robert Heinrich of Schulenburg; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Preceding him in death were three brothers [Josef, Alois and Fred] and one sister [Anna Muehr Schumann]. Rosaries were recited Saturday, June 5, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, June 6, at 7:30 p.m. at the Kubena Funeral Home in Hallettsville. Contributed by Mark Schumann FRANZ MUEHR Schulenburg Sticker June 23, 1944 Franz Muehr Buried Thursday Morning Funeral services for Franz Muehr, Sr., age 75 years, were held from the family residence 2 miles northeast of Schulenburg on Thursday morning, June 22 at 9 a.m. followed by services at the St. Rose Catholic Church. Interment was in the St. Rose Catholic Cemetery, Rev. Leo Goertz officiating. Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Muehr was born June 7, 1869 at Kunzendorf [actually Schlesisch-Wolfsdorf], Austria, Europe, and came to the United States in 1890 [actually May 25, 1888, on the vessel Werra]. That same year [January 8, 1890 in String Prairie, Bastrop County, Texas] he was united in marriage to Aloisia Berger. He was a farmer all of his life and after coming to the United States [and living the first few years in Bastrop County] spent the rest of his life in Fayette County. He was a devout member of the Catholic Church and a member of the Holy Name Society and St. Augustine Societies of the church. During his stay in this section he gained the admiration of many of our citizens. He had been ill only a week and on Sunday was taken to the hospital in Hallettsville where he passed away on Tuesday afternoon. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Aloisia Muehr; 4 sons, Frank, John and Louis Muehr of Sugar Land and Fred Muehr of Schulenburg; 3 daughters, Mrs. Ed  (Mary) Matzke of Weimar, Mrs. Victor (Alma) Blaschke of Sugar Land and Mrs. Robert (Rosa) Heinrich of Schulenburg, 27 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. One son, Joe, died in 1912 and one daughter, Mrs. Max (Anna) Schumann, died in 1927. Also surviving are 4 brothers, Anton, Rudolph and Richard Muehr of Weimar and Charles Muehr of Schulenburg; 2 sisters, Mrs. John Woellert of Houston and Mrs. Adolf (Theresia) Matzke of Weimar.  [A fifth surviving brother, Wilhelm, resided in Rockne, Bastrop County. An older brother, Josef Mühr, died March 4, 1911 in Vienna, Austria, and another brother Ferdinand Mühr was last known to be living in Abbazia, Italy in 1933.] We offer our sympathy to the bereaved relatives. Contributed by Mark Schumann JOHN H. MUEHR Herald Coaster April 16, 1986 John H. Muehr Funeral services for John H. Muehr, 88, of Sugar Land, are scheduled for 10 a.m. Thursday, April 17, at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Sugar Land. Officiating the service will be Father James Blocher. Burial will follow at 2 p.m. in Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery in Houston. A rosary will be recited Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at St. Theresa Catholic Church. [Note: John Muehr was born May 8, 1897, in Rosanky, Bastrop County, Texas, the son of Franz Muehr Sr. and Aloisia Berger Muehr. His family bought a farm near Schulenburg in the early 1900s. He married Rosa Elizabeth Doerrich on Feb. 21, 1917 in Schulenburg.] Muehr, retired from Sugar Land Industries, died Monday afternoon at Fort Bend Community Hospital in Missouri City. He is preceded in death by his wife, Rosa Muehr who died March 21, 1985. [He was also preceded in death by his parents Franz (1945) and Aloisia (1950); sisters Mrs. Max (Anna) Schumann of Sugar Land (1927), Mrs. Edward (Mary) Matzke of Weimar (1971), Mrs. Robert (Rosa) Heinrich of High Hill (1978); brothers Frank of Hallettsville (1965), Josef of High Hill (1912), Louis of Rosenberg (1961) and Fred of Sugar Land (1956).] Survivors include daughters Marie Dunkerly of Sugar Land and Anna Rae of Houston; sons Leo and Alton Muehr of Houston; sister Alma Blaschke of Sugar Land; seven grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Friends may call at St. Theresa Catholic Church after 5 p.m. Wednesday. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Dawson Funeral Home of Rosenberg. Contributed by Mark Schumann

LEO JOHN MUEHR Houston Chronicle April 10, 2004 Muehr, Leo John LEO JOHN MUEHR, 84, passed away April 7, 2004 in Houston, Texas. He was born July 8, 1919 in Schulenburg, Texas [to John and Rosa Doerrich Muehr] and was a veteran of WW2 serving in the Army Air Corps. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Charlotte Faye and son, Leo Michael. He is survived by his children, Eric John Muehr and wife, Carol, Lydia Elaine Key and husband, John Gary, Stephanie Ann Shelsteder and husband, John Jr., and Jason Matthew Muehr; grandchildren, Amanda Ann Parsons, David Michael Ives, Steven Joe Ives and wife, Angela, Michael Jetty Muehr, and Lee John Muehr. Great-grandchildren, Mikayla Faye Muehr and Micah Leo Parsons. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday, April 9, 2004 in the Forest Park Lawndale Funeral Home with a rosary to be held at 5:00 PM in the Family Chapel. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, April 10, 2004 in the Family Chapel of Forest Park Lawndale. Interment will follow at Forest Park Cemetery. Contributed by Mark Schumann LOUIS MUEHR Herald-Coaster, Richmond Sunday, January 22, 1961 Funeral Service for Louis Muehr Held Thursday Funeral services for Louis F. Muehr, 56, of Rosenberg, were held from the Triska Chapel in Rosenberg at 8:45 a.m. Thursday morning followed by Requiem Mass at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church with Rev. J.J. Tydlacka officiating, assisted by Rev. Charles Patronella. Mr. Muehr, co-owner of A&M Furniture Center in Rosenberg, died at his home at 1033 Lindsey Dr. following a brief illness. He suffered a heart attack three weeks ago. A native of Schulenburg, [born to Franz and Aloisia Berger Muehr on July 23, 1904] Mr. Muehr moved to Sugar Land in 1926 and was in the furniture business there until A&M Furniture Center opened. He moved to Rosenberg in 1951. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Olga Ann Muehr of Rosenberg; two sons, Wilbur and Alois Muehr of Rosenberg; one daughter, Miss Vivian Muehr of Rosenberg; four grandchildren; two brothers, Frank of Sheridan and John of Sugar Land and three sisters, Mrs. Mary Matzke of Weimar, Mrs. Alma Blaschke of Sugar Land and Mrs. Rosa Heinrich of Schulenburg. Pallbearers were Arnold Heinrich, Victor Muehr, Leo Muehr, Brenson Abbott, Arthur Heinrich and Herbert Schumann. Interment was in the East Garden of Gethsemane with the Triska Funeral Home directing. Contributed by Mark Schumann SELMA BROSSMANN MUEHR October 1981 newspaper clipping Selma Muehr Mrs. Selma Marie Muehr, 88, of Eagle Lake, died at 2:50 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 10, 1981, in the Eagle Lake Community Hospital. She was born June 9, 1893, [the daughter of Joseph Brossmann and Mary Kloesel] in Fayette County and was married to Frank Muehr Jr., who preceded her in death June 4, 1965. They were married Oct. 24, 1911 in Schulenburg. The body lay in state at the Kubena Funeral Home until 9 a.m., Monday, Oct. 12, at which time it was taken to Sacred Heart Catholic Church for funeral services beginning at 10 a.m. The Rev. Celestino Say officiated. Burial was in Forest Park Central Cemetery in Houston, with graveside services scheduled at 3 p.m. A rosary was recited at 2:30 p.m. Sunday by the parish and at 9:30 a.m. Monday by the Society. Surviving are two sons, Victor of Sublime and James of Pearland; two daughters, Mrs. Bunnie Johnson and Mrs. C.B. Johnson, both of Houston; two sisters, Sister M. Eugene Brossmann and Sister M. George Brossmann, both of San Antonio Our Lady of the Lake University; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Contributed by Mark Schumann THERESIA PAULER MUEHR Weimar Mercury, Volume 44, No. 16 October 7, 1932 Aged Lady of Borden Section Dies Saturday Mrs. Theresia Muehr of the Borden community, aged mother of the Muehr brothers, of this section, died very suddenly and without warning early last Saturday morning, and was buried Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock in St. Michael’s Cemetery, Rev. Jos. Szymanski officiating. This good lady was 88 years and 9 months old at time of death, so we have been informed. According to information at hand, Mrs. Muehr, except for failing strength, incidental to old age, was in fairly good health. About 5 o’clock Saturday morning she called her son Rudolf Muehr, with whom she was making her home, and asked for a drink of water. This was given her, she lay back on her pillow, and in a few moments had passed away, apparently without a struggle. The good lady having passed away without medical attention, the law prescribed that an inquest should be held, and this was done by Justice of the Peace A.J. Ratliff and Constable L.G. Taylor, and a verdict that her death came from natural causes was rendered. [Mrs. Muehr was born Dec. 31, 1843 in Gross-Hermsdorf, Silesia, Austria to Josef and Veronika (Ehler) Pauler. On January 14, 1862, she was united in marriage to Franz Muehr in the parish of Dörfel, Austria. In 1891, the Muehr family left Austria for Texas, eventually settling in Swiss Alp. Following her husband’s death on Oct. 7, 1902, Mrs. Muehr managed to hold the family together. In 1904, she purchased 134 acres in the Bordon community and resettled the family there.] Mrs. Muehr had lived in this section for many years. She was a kind, good woman, a devoted wife and mother, and a splendid neighbor and friend. She leaves a number of children, all grown, as her survivors. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to her bereaved ones. Contributed by Mark Schumann VICTOR F. MUEHR Newspaper unknown June 1990 Victor (Vic) Muehr Victor (Vic) Muehr, 73 years, 4 months of Hallettsville, died at 7:50 p.m., Friday, June 22, 1990, in the M.D. Anderson Hospital, Houston, Texas. Mr. Muehr had suffered with leukemia for over 2 years. Mr. Muehr was born on February, 16, 1917, in Schulenburg, Texas to the late Frank and Selma Muehr. He was baptized and confirmed into the Catholic faith where he served as a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville. Mr. Muehr owned and operated a Texaco Service Station for 27 years. He was a self-employed mechanic until he retired as a farmer and rancher in 1977, where he was found doing what he liked best: baling hay, caring for the cattle, and fishing. Mr. Muehr was a 25-year charter member of the Sheridan Lions Club, Sheridan Volunteer Fire Dept., a member of the American Legion Post 230, and a World War II veteran. He was active in preparing stews, fish fries, chili suppers, and bar-b-ques for many organizations such as church functions, family and friend celebrations. Mr. Muehr married the former Vera Fernau on May 1, 1941, who survives him. Also two daughters, Mary Louise Sparks of Katy and LaVerne Chovanetz of Hallettsville; two sons-in-law, Jerry Sparks of Katy and Fred Chovanetz; a granddaughter, Julie Hargrave of Katy; a grandson, Christopher Chovanetz of Hallettsville; a great-granddaughter, Lauren Ashley Hargrave of Katy; Godchildren: Randy Mikulenka, James F. Muehr Jr. and Walter Edwards; two sisters, Cleo (Bunnie) Johnson and Marth Johnson of Houston; a brother, James F. Muehr of Pearland; an aunt, Sister M. George Brossmann of Our Lady of the Lake Convent of San Antonio; nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 26, at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with Father Shoppe, Rev. Herb Beyer and Rev. Albert Flathmann officiating. The body lay in state at Kubena Funeral Home until 9 a.m. Burial was in the Geiger Cemetery in Sublime. Rosary was recited Monday, June 25 at 7:00 p.m. at Kubena Funeral Home. Pallbearers were Vernon Miller, Richard Kloppenburg, Robert Kloppenburg, Alvin Mikulenka, Rueben Wunderlich, Jimmy Jones and Macklin Johnson. Honorary pallbearers were P.H. Henderson, Hubert Neubauer, James Howard Brooks, Raymond Johnson, Melvin Christen Jr., Charles Coldewey, Eddie Ray Taylor, W.C. Gohlke, Charles DeShazo, Jean Walker, Albert Botard and Paul Najvar. Contributed by Mark Schumann BERNHARD MUELLER undated news clipping B. MUELLER PASSES AWAY AT HIS HOME Bernhard Mueller, 83, died Friday, July 21, [1939] at the home of his daughter near Hobson after a short illness. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, July 23, with the Eckols Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. Religious services were at the home under the direction of conrad Windecker of Karnes City. Interment was made in the Mueller Cemetery at Hobson. Survivors include one sister, Johanna Pope, four half sisters, 3 half-brothers, two daughters, 13 grandchildren and 6 great grand children. Four sons preceded him in death, two of whom died in infancy, one killed in action in the World War, and the other died following an automobile accident. Active pallbearers were Walter Eben, Bennie Eben, Manfred Eben, George Bormann, Monroe Mueller, Carl Beheler, Herman Riske and George Opts. Mueller was a retired stock farmer, and had been a resident of Karnes county for over 38 years. He was born July 18, 1856 in Fayette county, Texas. Early in life he became a member of the Lutheran Church. On January 1, 1884 he was united in marriage to Bertha Kolbe, who has preceded him in death. Contributed by Nadine McDonald ED MUELLER Weimar Mercury 23 Sep 1893, page 2 Flatonia, September 19.—Monday evening aboutt 6 o'clock Mr. Ed Mueller, a prosperous young farmer, who lives a few miles from town, was fixing his pistol when he let it fall. The jar caused it to discharge, the ball passing through the abdomen, inflicting a wound from the effects of which he died at 11 o'clock yesterday. Mr. Mueller was a brother of Messrs. W. F. and G. H. Mueller, furniture dealers of this city, and of H. C. Mueller of Cuero. He leaves a wife and three small children. EDA ESCHENBERGER MUELLER Schulenburg Sticker July 1, 1938 Mrs. Eda Mueller Laid To Rest Mrs. Eda Mueller, aged 75 years, one month and 19 days, passed peacefully away on Monday, June 20, at about 2 o’clock in the afternoon. She had been ill for many months before the Angel of Mercy called her back from whence she came. Mrs. Mueller was born April 25, 1863, in Colorado County. Mrs. Mueller, nee Eda Eschenberger, was united in marriage to Frank Mueller in 1890. She was a good Christian mother, having reared a family of fine children to be good, American citizens. During her life time she worked hard and lived an honest upright life. Her husband preceded her in death 17 years ago, and two sisters also preceded her in death. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon with Rev. Klaeges, Lutheran minister of Hallettsville, officiating. Interment was in the Cedar Cemetery, near La Grange. Surviving are two sons, Frank Mueller of Schulenburg and Henry Mueller of Weimar; three daughters, Mrs. Herman Richter of Hostyn, Mrs. Frank Boehm of Hostyn and Mrs. Emil Schnaubelt of Hallettsville; fourteen grandchildren, three brothers, Louis Eschenberger of Schulenburg, Wm. Eschenberger of Yoakum and Christian Eschenberger of Waco, and one sister, Mrs. Albert Dieringer of Yoakum. Pall bearers were Joe Hilscher, Robert and Herbert Hohle and Walter Buchhorn. The grave was banked high with many floral offerings. May she rest in peace. Contributed by Rob Brown  HENRY JOE (DOC) MUELLER Weimar Mercury Jan 12, 1940, page 1 Henry 'Doc' Moeller [sic.], Weimar Blacksmith, Found Fatally Shot SMALL .22 RIFLE ENDS LIFE OF WEIMAR MAN Henry Joe (Doc) Mueller, 40, well-known Weimar blacksmith and a resident of this town for fifteen years, was found fatally shot in a room in his home here Wednesday afternoon. Justice of the Peace A. J. Ratliff, who conducted the inquest, reurned a verdict of suicide. Moeller, who had told an acquaintance he would return to town after a visit to his house, was found lying across his bed, a bullet hole through his head. A small calibre rifle lay on the floor and his pipe, which he habitually smoked, had fallen across his chest. A note, addressed to his son, George, 16-year-old boy here, read: "Dear George, please excuse me. Sell all the tools and do the best you can. If you can, go with mama. Your Dad." Survivors include, in addition to his son, a widow of High Hill; a daughter, Elizabeth, of near Waelder; and a brother, Frank, of Weimar area. Moeller, who came to Weimar from High Hill about fifteen years ago, had served this town at one time as night watchman. He had engaged, for a number of years, in work as a blacksmith and wheelwright. Funeral services for the deceased are to be held at Hostyn Thursday afternoon, with interment in the Cedar Hill Cemetery there. The Mercury extends sympathy to the bereaved. LEON MUELLER The La Grange Journal January 23,1936 pg. 6 Leon Mueller Dies at Local Hospital Saturday, Jan. 18 Taken to the La Grange Hospital last week, (Tuesday) in a critical condition, and having been ill for three months, Leon Mueller, aged 23 years, 8 months, and 1 day, failed to rally and died late Saturday afternoon. He was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Hermann Mueller of near Rutersville. Funeral services were held at the family home and at the Rutersville cemetery Monnday afternoon by Rev. R. Heise. Leon is survived by his parents, and four brothers, Herbert, Lawrence, Lee and Vastine, and five sisters: Mrs. Ernst Peters of Caldwell, Mrs. Edna Stuermer of La Grange, Esther, Doris, and Marion Mueller at home. The sincere sympathy of acquaintances and friends is offered to the relatives. Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed LESLIE MUELLER La Grange Journal, Thursday, January 18, 1934 Death – A Relief Leslie, 5 years old son of Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Mueller of Prairie Valley, died last Wednesday; the funeral was held Thursday with Rev. Heise conducting the religious services. Death to little Leslie was relief from suffering; inevitable was the visit of the messenger last week.  The lad had submitted to the removal of one eye some time since, the remaining eye soon developed the same affliction; and death stepped in.  The Journal offers to the bereaved parents its sincere sympathy. Contributed by Rob Brown LOUIS MUELLER La Grange Journal Thursday, July 13, 1911 Little Louis Mueller is Dead Louis, the eight-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Mueller, who reside in the extreme southeastern portion of the city, died Thursday night, after an illness of several days. The loss to the family by the death of this bright lad, upon whom had been centered the fond hopes of his loving parents, is such as only time and submission to the will of God may heal. Friends of the family assembled at the residence Saturday morning and from there accompanied the remains to the Rutersville cemetery, where they were laid to rest. We extend to the bereaved parents our sincere sympathy. Contributed by Rob Brown OTTO MUELLER Weimar Mercury 11 Aug 1894, page 3 A former citizen and hotel-keeper of Weimar dead. The Houston Post of Tuesday contained the following special: LaGrange, Texas, August 6.—Mr. Otto Mueller, a prominent citizen of this place and proprietor of the Mueller hotel, died here last night at 8 o'clock. His remains will be interred in the LaGrange cemetery this afternoon. He leaves a wife and son and a host of friends to mourn his death. Mr. Mueller was an old resident of this county and as a hotel keeper was well and favorably known to every commercial tourist on the road. The deceased was a member in good standing of the A. O. U. W., Herman Sons and Knights of Honor. WILLIAM MUELLER Weimar Mercury 16 Dec 1933, page 2 Halsted Resident Takes Own Life Wm. Mueller, aged 53 years, 2 months and 21 days, resident of the Halsted section, took his own life Tuesday morning about 5 o'clock, by hanging himself. Deceased was said to have been worried greatly of late over the depression and its effects on his affairs.—La Grange Record. FAY MARIE MUENZENMEYER La Grange Journal, Thursday, February 17, 1938 Death of Infant Fay Marie Muenzenmeyer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Muenzenmeyer, was born Wednesday evening at 9:00 o’clock.  After remaining in this world for a few hours the good Lord called her home again Thursday morning February 10 at 6:00 o’clock.  During her brief stay, she was received into the Christian church through the Sacrament of holy baptism; now she dwells with God the Light! In this world of care and pain Lord, Thou wouldst no longer leave her, To the sunny heavenly plain Dost thou now in joy receive her. Clothed in robes of spotless white Now she dwells with Thee in light. Baby Fay Marie is mourned by her parents, one sister Ruth Louise, two brothers, Elmo and John Henry.  Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon, February 10, at 3:30 o’clock from the Koenig Funeral Home, with interment in the Philadelphia Lutheran Cemetery, at Swiss Alp.  Rev. F. Erhard Eilers, pastor of the Philadelphia Lutheran church, conducted the funeral services. Sincere sympathy is offered to the survivors. Contributed by Rob Brown ANNA HERBRIG MUENZLER La Grange Journal, Thursday, February 24, 1955 Mrs. Anna Muenzler Last rites were held Sunday, Feb. 20, at 2:30 PM at the Industry Methodist Church for Mrs. Anna Muenzler, 88, who died at Willow Springs Friday.  The Rev. L. D. Hardt of Industry officiated at the services and at the burial which was in Industry Methodist Cemetery. Mrs. Muenzler, the former Anna Herbrig, was born in Schoenau on March 13, 1866, the daughter of the late John and Mary Schneider Herbrig. On January 6, 1885, she was married in Schoenau to L. C. Muenzler.  He preceded her in death on January 12, 1941. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. B. F. (Olga) Lindemann of New Ulm, Mrs. Edna Racker of San Antonio and Mrs. Paul (Marie) Weiss of Del Rio; three sons, Louis of New Ulm, Fedrick of Route 3, Fayetteville and Ernst of Fayetteville; one sister, Mrs. Mary Eckermann of Industry; 21 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. Contributed by Rob Brown JAKE MUESSE Weimar Mercury 28 Dec 1926, page 7 AGED MAN DIES OF BURNS RECEIVED AS HE WAS COOKING LaGrange, Texas, May 22. — Jake Muesse, 70, of Fayetteville, burned by an explosion occurring while he was frying potatoes, died Saturday. JOE MUHLSTEIN La Grange Journal, February 15, 1934 DIED SUNDAY Joe Muhlstein, farmer, residing near Schulenburg, 50 years of age, died at the La Grange Hospital Sunday. Mr. Muhlstien had been a patient of Dr. Schofield’s of Schulenburg, who brought him to the hospital, Thursday, in a very serious condition. Death followed Sunday. Deceased leaves a family; his remains were taken to Schulenburg for burial. La Grange Journal February 22, 1934 DEATHS REPORTED Died at La Grange, February 11, of pneumonia, Joe J. Muhlstien, aged 50 years, 3 months and 14 days. Transcribed by Connie F. Sneed ELMO MUNKE Weimar Mercury, 6 Feb 1925, page 7 CHILD DIES HERE. Elmo, the six year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Munke of Route 3, died at a local hospital, following an operation for mastoids on both sides of his head, which was performed on him Friday. At first it was thought the operation was successful and the child's life would be sved, but Monday about the noon hour the little fellow died despite all efforts to save his life. At the time of going to press funeral arrangements were not completed. The bereaved parents have our sincere sympathy.—LaGrange Record. JOSEPH JULIUS MUNKE The La Grange Journal 4 September 1930 JOSEPH J. MUNKE Gone to His Reward Joseph J. Munke, aged 77 years, 11 months and 9 days, died at his home at Ammannsville on Friday, August 29th. Mr. Munke was born at Ross Prairie on September 20, 1852. In 1876 he was married to Miss Mary Albrecht. At various times deceased was engaged in blacksmithing, butchering, and he also owned and operated a gin for about twenty-five years. Funeral services were held at the family residence Sunday afternoon at two o'clock, Rev. Dodzuweit officiating with burial in Williams Creek Cemetery. Mr. Munke is survived by his wife and five children, two sons having preceded him to the grave in infancy. The children are: Mrs. William Lueders of Bluff, F. C. Munke of Schulenburg, Mrs. George Schmitt of Newport, Washington, Mrs. Paul Oeding of Freyburg and Mrs. Jake Dick Padroni, Colorado. He also leaves 21 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Photo contributed by Jon Todd Koenig MARIE LOUISE ALBRECHT MUNKE Weimar Mercury 24 Mar 1933 Aged Lady Dies. Mrs. Marie Louise Munke, widow of the late Jos. J. Munke of Ammannsville, aged 76 years, died Tuesday of last week at her home in Ammannsville community, and the remains were laid to rest in the Williams Creek Cemetery the following day. Four children, all grown survive. Old time citizens of this section remember Mr. and Mrs. Munke well and favorably. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to her bereaved ones. Photo contributed by Jon Todd Koenig OTTILIE MUNKE La Grange Journal, Thursday, December 9, 1926 Miss Ottilie Munke Friday afternoon the mortal remains of Miss Ottilie Munke were placed to rest in the Williams Creek cemetery, about six miles from La Grange, with many relatives in attendance to administer the last rites and Rev. R. Heise, to conduct the religious ceremonies. Miss Munke died at the La Grange Hospital late Thursday afternoon.  She became a patient on the evening of November 27, following an illness of several days.  In gathering a few wood chips late one evening she experienced a keen pain, as though ----------- condition, being not very well at the time of being bitten, warranted careful attention and in consequences she was brought to the Hospital.  Slowly she grew worse and on Thursday evening of last week, she passed away. Miss Munke leaves as her chief mourners, her father – her mother having died two years ago – and five brothers and two sisters.  To these the Journal offers its sincere sympathy. Contributed by Rob Brown SOPHIE FIETSAM MUNKE The Schulenburg Sticker Friday, May 18, 1951 Mrs. Charles Munke Dies in La Grange Mrs. Chas. L. Munke of La Grange, nee Sophie Fietsam, died suddenly at her home in La Grange Thursday morning, May 10, at the age of 72 years, 14 days. Born on April 26, 1879, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Fietsam.  She was united in marriage to Chas. L. Munke on November 23, 1898, at Ammannsville.  They continued to make their home in that section where they farmed until seven years ago when they moved to La Grange. Funeral services were held from the Koenig Funeral Home Sunday, May 13, at 2:00 p.m.  Burial was in the Williams Creek Cemetery.  Rev. Erhard Eilers conducted the services. Surviving are her husband; four daughters, Mrs. Anton (Emma) Wick, Schulenburg; Mrs. Edmund (Hilda) Munke, La Grange; Mrs. Adolf (Edna) Hollas, Eagle Lake; Mrs. Albert (Katy) Kuchar, Chicago, Illinois; four sisters, Mrs. Adolf Schindler, Weimar; Mrs. Wm. G. Munke, Mrs. Herman Munke and Mrs. Gustav Munke, La Grange; two brothers, Bruno and Arnold Fietsam, Ammannsville; and seven grandchildren. Pallbearers were Lee Munke, San Antonio; Norbert Wick, Schulenburg; Cledus Hollas and Lewis Rosprim, Eagle Lake; and Arthur Munke, La Grange. Contributed by Rob Brown ANNA PASTUSEK MURAS La Grange Journal, Thursday, February 24, 1955 Mrs. Martin Muras Funeral services were held for Mrs. Anna Muras of Hostyn at 9 AM Tuesday from the Koenig Funeral Home Chapel with continued services at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church at Hostyn.  Burial was in the Hostyn Catholic cemetery.  Mrs. Muras, 79, died at the Fayette Memorial Hospital after a long illness.  Msgr. J. A. Pustka officiated. Mrs. Muras, nee Pastusek, was born on July 26, 1875.  She has been a life-long resident of Fayette County.  In 1909, she married Martin Muras in Hostyn. Surviving are her husband; and two brothers, John of Wichita Falls and Joe of Hallettsville. Contributed by Rob Brown JOHN V. MURAS See photo and obituary at WWII memorials page IGNAC MUZNY Weimar Mercury 26 Dec 1930, page 5 Old Time Citizen Claimed by Death Thursday Morning Just as the Mercury was being printed last Thursday morning we learned of the death of Mr. Ignac Muzny, a well known and honored retired farmer of this section, who lived a short distance north of town. Ill health, brought on by his advanced age, probably hastened the end. The funeral took place at the Dubina Cemetery Friday morning at 10 o'clock, services being held by Rev. Jos. Szymanski of the Weimar-Dubina Churches. The funeral was largely attended by friends of the family, who deeply regretted the passing of this truly good man. Mr. Muzny passed away in the early hours of Wednesday night after a long illness. The pall bearers were as follows: Messrs. Rud. Mican, Louis Mican, Rud. Mozisek, George Sciba, Vincent Petrash and Rud. Holub. Ignac Muzny was born in Tiche, Moravia, Czecho-Slovakia. Oct. 11, 1850. He came to America in 1854, with his parents, and settled in the Dubina section. In 1876 he was united in marriage to Miss Rosalie Petrash. Shortly afterward the couple moved to the section north of Weimar, where Mr. Muzny lived up to the time of his death. To this union six children were born. One of these, Mrs. F. Stuckly, died May 24, 1914. The surviving children are as follows: Mrs. Rosalie Kaluza of Vernon, Texas; Mr. August Muzny and Mrs. Annie Janecka, living near Weimar; Mrs. Alvina Lovelace of Fort Worth, and Mr. Fred Muzny of Houston. There are also quite a number of grandchildren surviving. Mr. Muzny was active in church affairs up to the time he was made helpless though illness. He was one of the organizers of the Dubina Catholic Church, while a resident of that community, was a successful farmer, a good, quiet, peaceable citizen, neighbor and friend, and possessed the friendship and esteem of all who knew him. His death is sincerely deplored by all. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to his bereaved ones.

MACKEY – MEYERS

MICHAEL – MUZNY

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