ANISTINE PACHAS
Weimar Mercury
6 Apr 1895, page 3
A HORRIBLE DEATH.
Anistine, the little three-year-old daughter of Vincen Pachas, who lives several miles north of town on the Bittner farm, while kindling a fire Wedneswday evening out in the field, was so unfortunate as to have her clothing catch on fire, and her body from head to foot was burned to a solid blister. Her sufferings were terrible to behold, and although Dr. Ed Walker did all in his power to lessen the pain, she only lived two hours.
FRANK EDMUND PAGEL
The La Grange Journal, Thursday, January 20, 1949, p.1
AGED FAYETTEVILLE MAN BURIED SUNDAY
Frank Edmund Pagel, 90, lifelong resident of the Fayetteville area, passed away at his home at Fayetteville Saturday.
Mr. Pagel, who was born at Willow Springs on Oct. 5, 1858, was united in marriage….ler at Shelby. After the passing of his wife, he had lived with Miss Wilhelmina Schil-….20 years. (sic)
Funeral services were held at Fayetteville at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church at Fayetteville Sunday afternoon at 2:30, with Rev. Paul S. Fischer officiating, and burial was in the Pagel Cemetery. Koenig Funeral Home directed….
He leaves one daughter, Mrs. Theo. Heinsohn of Fayetteville, R 3; two sons, W.C. Pagel of Sealy and Frank C. Pagel, Jr. of Fayetteville; and three sisters, Mrs. Emma Albrecht of Fayetteville, Mrs. Helena Zapp of Houston and Mrs. Ida Schultz of Talihina, Okla.
Transcribed by Carolyn Heinsohn. Photograph contributed by Rox Ann Johnson.
JOHANNA ZORN FRITSCHE PAGEL
La Grange Deutsche Zeitung
11 Feb 1904
Willow Springs, 7. Feb. ‘04.
Gestern starb hier Frau Anna Pagel geborene Born, an Altersschwache. Geboren zu Friederichsdorf bei Bautzen, Konigreich Sachsen, wanderte sie 1853 ein. Auf der Reise starb ihr erster Gatte in England, und sie mußte die Reise mit ihrer kleinen Töchter allein fort setzen. Sie erreichte das hoh Alter von 94 Jahren. Sie war niemals krank und bis vor etwa 2 Wochen körperlich rüstig. Ihr zweiter Gatte H. Pagel sowie ihr einziges Kind und ihre Geschwister sind langst todt. Sie hinterlaßt 7. Enkel 20 Urenkel und einen Ururenkel. Sie wohnte seit 18 Jahren bei ihren Enkelkindern Herrn und Frau Ernst Albrecht, wo sie auch starb. Heute wurde sie auf dem Willow Springs Friedhof unterzahlreiche in Trauergefolge zur letzte Ruhen gebettet. Möge sie sanft ruhen.
[Translation] Willow Springs, 7 Feb ‘04
Yesterday Mrs. Anna Pagel nee Born died here of old age. Born in Friederichsdorf near Bautzen, Kingdom of Saxony, she immigrated in 1853. On the way here her first husband died in England, and she had to continue alone with her small daughter. She reached the old age of 94 years. She was never sick and, until about two weeks ago, was physically strong. Her second husband Mr. Pagel, as well as her only child, and her sisters are long ago dead. She left 7 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. For the last 18 years she lived with her grandchildren Mr. and Mrs. Ernst Albrecht, where she also died. Today she was laid to rest at the Willow Springs Cemetery with numerous mourners in attendance. May she rest in peace.
Photo and obituary contributed by Rox Ann Johnson
LENA JASEK PAGEL
Taylor Daily Press, Page 6
September 27, 1959
Mrs. Lena Jasek Pagel Dies in Taylor
Mrs. Lena Pagel, 93, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Alfred Zimmermann, Route two, Taylor, TX Friday night, September 25, 1959.
Born April 22, 1866 in Czechoslovakia, Mrs. Pagel came to the United States at the age of one with her parents, George and Anna Philip Jasek. They settled at Live Oak Hill in Fayette County TX. She had lived in the Taylor area for the past 50 years.
Mrs. Pagel was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and St. Anne's Altar Society.
Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Alfred Zimmermann of Taylor; Mrs. Homer White of Dallas; Mrs. A. B. Campbell of Austin and Mrs. Esther Vavra of Houston. Thirteen grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren also survive.
Her husband, W. A. Pagel preceded her in death June 21, 1916. Three sons Willie, Walter, and Leo preceded her in death as did another son and one daughter who died in infancy and one sister.
Grandsons will be pallbearers.
Rosary will be recited at the Condra Memorial Chapel in Taylor Saturday and Sunday at 7:30 p. m.
Services will be held at the Chapel Monday at 9:45 a. m. followed by rites in St. Mary's Catholic Church at 10:00 a. m. with the Rev. Eugene Braden and the Rev. Robert Mahoney officiating. Burial will be in the Taylor City Cemetery.
DOUGLAS (DEE) PALMER
Weimar Mercury
10 Feb 1933
Negro Man Drowned in River Near Holman
Wednesday of last week a negro farmer living on the George Brandt farm north of Holman and several miles north of Weimar, Dee Palmer by name, while crossing the Colorado river on horseback, using a sandbar for a roadway, met his death by drowning when his horse slipped off the sandbar and in a desperate efffort to get out of a suck-hole threw his rider off into the waters of the river.
We are told the horse floundered around for a few minutes and succeeded in getting out, but the unfortunate negro was drowned in the suck-hole and at last reports up to the past week end his body had not been recovered.
The negro is said to have been an exceptionally good worker and highly regarded by those who knew him.
Note: The next issue of the paper reported that Mr. Palmer's body had been found right after this article was printed.
MARY PANNEWITZ
Shiner Gazette, 15 Dec 1897
G. A. Pannewitz was called to Schulenburg last week by the death of his mother, Mrs. Mary Pannewitz. She was fifty-nine years old, leaves six children – three boys and three girls. She had been ill some time with the dengue.
Contributed by Matt Cross
LILLIE DORNWELL PAPE
La Grange Journal, Thursday, May 21, 1964
Mrs. Lillie Pape Rites Held Tuesday
Funeral services for Mrs. Lillie Pape, wife of the late Wm. (Bill) Pape, were held Tuesday afternoon at 4 p.m. from the Koenig Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in the La Grange City Cemetery with the Rev. Paul A. Grout Jr. officiating.
Mrs. Pape was found dead at her home at Oldenberg Sunday afternoon. She had been in ill health for several years and was 76 years old.
Justice of the Peace A. V. Smith held the inquest and returned a verdict of natural death.
Born June 28, 188_, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Dornwell and was married to Mr. Pape here on Dec. 4, 1906. The couple resided in La Grange for many years until he retired from the highway department and began farming in the Rutersville community. For the past eight years she had made her home at Oldenberg. Her husband died June 20, 1962.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. B. L. (Lorene) Denk and Mrs. James (Lois) Hannah of Houston; two sons, William Pape Jr. of San Antonio and Oliver Pape of Oldenberg; two sisters, Mrs. Nora Barden of La Grange and Mrs. Ed. Wright of Smithville; one brother, Wilford Dornwell of Wharton; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Two sons, LaVerne and Tommy, preceded her in death.
E. J. “RICHARD” PARMA
The Schulenburg Sticker, Thursday, May 25, 1967
E. J. Parma, 71 Rites Held May 17
E. J. (Richard) Parma, Allis-Chalmers dealer in Schulenburg since 1938, succumbed suddenly at his residence Monday morning, May 15. He had reached the age of 70 years, 11 months and 22 days.
Funeral services were held from the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, May 17 at 2:30 p.m. with continued services at St. Rose Catholic Church at 2:45 p.m. Rev. Hubert Janak officiated at the Mass and burial was in the St. Rose Catholic Cemetery where the American Legion McBride Post No. 143 conducted military rites at the graveside.
Pallbearers were Bob Pratka, Ray Kusey, Gene Vacek, W. A. Farek Jr., Henry J. Klesel and Alphonse Berger.
Mr. Parma, the son of the late Fritz and Veronica Slubar Parma, was born at Ammannsville on May 22, 1896. After completing his studies in the area schools he attended St. Edward’s University at Austin for several years. On May 22, 1922 he was united in marriage to Miss Annie Brossmann in St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church here and the young couple settled in Schulenburg where he continued to reside until his death. He was a member of the St. Rose Catholic Church where he served as an usher for many years. A veteran of World War I, Mr. Parma was a member of the American Legion McBride Post No. 143.
Survivors are a daughter, Mrs. H. L. (Verann) Simmons of Houston; two sons, Richard E. Parma of Houston and Glenn R. Parma of Arlington; five sisters, Mrs. E. H. (Angelina) Pratka and Mrs. J. E. (Eva) Jochen of Schulenburg, Mrs. Alfons (Christine) Olsovsky of Victoria, Mrs. Edgar (Hattie) Witt of La Grange and Miss Wilhelmina Parma of Ammannsville; two brothers, Emil Parma of Ammannsville and John A. Parma of this city; and six grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife on January 8, 1955 and a sister, Mrs. Lillie Mican.
VACLAV FRANK PARMA
San Antonio Express, 10 Nov 1940
PARMA—Vaclav Frank Parma, 47, Jourdanton, Tex., died in this city Friday, November 8th. Survived by wife, Mrs. Annie Parma; a daughter, Mrs. Agnes Matocha; five sons, Emil, Louis, Jerome, Edwin and George Parma; mother, Mrs. Mary Parma, and four sisters, Miss Tracy Parma, Mrs. Mary Bartosh, Mrs. Lillian Struhall and Mrs. Rita Kallus. Funeral Monday at 9:30 a. m. at Praha Catholic Church with requiem mass. Interment at Praha. Arrangements by Zizik-Kearns Funeral Home.
MRS. S. E. PARR
Weimar Mercury, 28 Apr 1900, page 1
La Grange Journal: Information is received that a most pitiful case of distress exists near West Point. The Mrs. S. E. Parr, who recently died, left six or seven chidren ranging from twelve years down to a nursing baby. The father of these children is doing time in the pen for theft, and it is only through the kind offices of sympathizing neighbors that the children have been kept alive thus far. It seems that the county should take this matter in hand, and that speedily.
FRANK PATZELT
Colorado County Citizen, 24 Dec 1931, page 1
Mr. Frank Patzelt Dies
(Flatonia Argus)
After a lingering illness of long duration Mr. Frank Patzelt died early Tuesday morning. He was 63 years, 10 months and 6 days of age. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon with Rev. Dombrowski, pastor of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church officiating. Interment was made in the Catholic cemetery.
Mr. Patzelt's death cast a gloom over our town as he wass known and loved by everybody. He was engaged in the barber business here for many years. He was a member of the Herman Sons order for many years. His friendly and ever cheerful disposition won for him a large number of friends who regret his passing on.
ELEANORA KLEIBER PAULER
The Schulenburg Sticker
Thursday, July 10, 1997
Eleanora Pauler
Mrs. Emil (Eleanora) Pauler Sr. of Schulenburg died of a stroke on Wednesday evening, June 18 at Colorado-Fayette Medical Center in Weimar after a three-day illness. She reached the age of 82 years, 8 days.
The funeral was held on Saturday, June 21 at 10 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Timothy Kosler officiated.
Pallbearers were grandsons Ron Popp of Sugar Land, Darryl Popp of Richmond, Va., Jeffrey Pauler of Brenham, and Greg Pauler of Irving; and nephews Alex Wellborn of Schulenburg and Eugene Pauler of Schulenburg. Named as honorary pallbearers were granddaughters Kim Pauler of Kingwood and Shelley Pauler of Phoenix, Ariz.; and the grandsons’ wives, Suzanne Popp of Richmond, Va., and Shae Pauler of Brenham.
Recitation of the rosary, led by the Rev. Kosler, was held on Friday, June 20 at 7 p.m. at Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Chapel.
Born at St. John’s on June 10, 1915, she was the daughter of Edward and Ida (Miksch) Kleiber. She attended Abbott’s grade school. On Oct. 21, 1935, she married Emil E. Pauler Sr. at the St. Rose Catholic Church. A lifelong Schulenburg resident, she was a housewife and babysitter, and a member of the Catholic Church.
Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Mrs. Leo (Bernice) Popp of El Campo and Norma Jean Martin of Houston; two sons, Emil E. Pauler Jr. of Schulenburg and Howard F. Pauler of Round Rock; four sisters, Adella Sims of Houston, Florine Ohnheiser of Schulenburg, Olivia Williams of Houston, and Helen Marak of Schulenburg; two brothers, Erwin Kleiber of Schulenburg and Edgar Kleiber of Calvert; and eight grandchildren.
Preceding her in death were her parents, and a brother, Alphonse Kleiber.
Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
CLOE PAULUS
Weimar Mercury, February 2, 1907
Flatonia, Jan. 298.—Miss Cloe Paulus, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Paulus, after several months' illness died a her family residence this morning about 11 o'clock. Miss Cloe was of a loving disposition and noble character and numbered her friends by the whole town. The funeral will take place tomorrow.
Transcribed by Dorothy Albrecht
HENRY PAULUS
The La Grange Journal, March 12, 1936 pg. 1
Henry Paulus Dies Wednesday—Buried Thursday—Flatonia
J.H. Paulus, one of the oldest citizen of the Flatonia section, died Wednesday, March 4; aged about 80 years. His health for several years was delicate. Following the death of Mrs. Paulus at La Grange several years ago, he declined slowly. His last vist to La Grange occurred last summer, at which time he paid his respect to the Journal force, and in response to the friendly inquiry said: “I am slipping fast.”
Henry Paulus, as the writer knew him, was an interesting and friendly citizen. He was, unfortunately, afflicted with deafness, yet keen to sound; he was well read and a good man to talk to. Always a loyal citizens; he served as a peace officer at Flatonia for many years.
When Col. P. E. Edmonson, who removed the weekly newspaper, “The Argus” from Schulenburg to Flatonia (where it is today published) sold the Argus and became owner of the La Grange Journal, he placed Henry Paulus in charge of the Journal agency and correspondence bureau, and for more than decade there was a regular column from Flatonia, containing comment and events of the week. Henry Paulus could write!
The Journal editor today expresses his regrets at the passing of J.H. Paulus, and bids him to sleep peacefully. His name, after a period of 52 years, is removed from the album of regular subscribers.
Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed
THADDEUS RAPHAEL PAVLICA
Austin American-Statesman,
April 30, 2006
Thaddeus Raphael Pavlica died suddenly in his home on April 27, 2006. He was born to Frank and Gertrude Pavlica on September 26, 1943 in Fayette County, Texas.
Raphael was currently employed at the University of Texas Pickle Research Center.
He is survived by five sisters, Anita Boddy and husband Edward of Houston, Teresa Dellana and Ursula Pyka both of Austin, Alfreda DeCecca and husband Don and Judy Little and husband Jack all of Lockhart; brother-in-law, Ed Harbick of Victoria; and a large circle of extended family and friends.
His parents and two sisters, Loretta Williams and Mary M. Harbick, preceded him in death.
Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 30th at Weed-Corley- Fish Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Resurrection will be at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, May 1, 2006 at St. Louis Catholic Church with Fr. Larry Covington officiating. Graveside services will follow at 3:00 p.m. Monday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Flatonia, Texas.
Those who wish to make a memorial contribution may do so to St. Louis Catholic Church Building Fund, 7601 Burnet Rd, Austin, TX 78757 or a charity of your choice.
Contributed by Connie Sneed
JOE PAVLICEK
Weimar Mercury, 1 Dec 1894, page 2
News Special, Faltonia, Fayette Co., Tex., Nov. 26.—A fight occurred last night at a dace at Engel, six miles east of this place, during which a Bohemian, Joe Pavlicek, was fatally stabbed. The sheriff has been notified and is now on his way to the scene of the distrubance. A number of arrests are looked for.
JAMES E. (JIMMY) PAVLIK
Schulenburg Sticker, 25 Oct 2007
James E. 'Jimmy' Pavlik
James E. "Jimmy" Pavlik, who resided at 508 Baumgarten St., passed away at Southwest Hermann Memorial Hospital in Houston on Tuesday, Oct. 16 at age 67 years, 11 months, 18 days.
The funeral was held on Friday, Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, followed by burial in the church cemetery. Rev. Tim Kosler officiated. Pallbearers were Christopher Brasher, great-nephew and godchild; and nephews Mark Narendorf, Michael Treybig, Harvey Berckenhoff, David Berckenhoff and Greg Pavlik. Named as honorary pallbearers were Hunter Neuendorff, Calean Neuendorff, Noah Neuendorff, Drew Neuendorff, Easton Migl and Nicholas Pavlik, all grandsons.
Recitation of the rosary, led by Eugene Hollas, was held on Thursday, Oct. 18 at 7 p.m. at Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home.
Born in Weimar on Nov. 3, 1939, he was the son of Adolf and Millie (Kunetka) Pavlik. He attended Schulenburg ISD. On July 24, 1965, he married Lillian Berckenhoff at St. Mary's Catholic Church in High Hill. Mr. Pavlik was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife; two daughters and sons-in-law, Rhonda and Mark Migl of Flatonia, and
Pam and Freddy Neuendorff of Bernardo; a son, Rodney Pavlik of Schulenburg; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Irene and W.C. Duncan, and Marilyn and Daniel Treybig, all of Houston; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Bennie and Rita Pavlik, and Bobby and Pat Pavlik, all of Schulenburg; and six grandchildren, Hunter Neuendorff, Calean Neuendorff, Noah Neuendorff, Drew Neuendorff, Easton Migl and Nicholas Pavlik.
Preceding him in death were his parents, and a brother, Erwin Pavlik.
Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
EMIL PECHACEK
Shiner Gazette, 29 Sep 1983
Rites For Emil F. Pechacek
FLATONIA - Emil F. Pechacek, 73, of Flatonia, died Thursday, Sept. 22, 1983 in a Weimar hospital.
Retired, he had been a geophysicist for Texaco for 46 years, and a former mayor for the City of Flatonia.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Burial followed in the Flatonia Catholic Cemetery.
A rosary was recited at 7:20 p.m. Friday at Smith Funeral Home in Flatonia and at 1:40 p.m. Saturday at the church.
A native of Flatonia, he was the son of Frank F. and Emma (Hajek) Pechacek, both natives of Flatonia. He was reared in Flatonia and graduated from Flatonia High School with the class of 1928.
He was married to Sue Cunningham. They moved to Flatonia a few short years ago. She died July 11, 1981.
Surviving are four brothers, Ernest Pechacek of Fort Worth, Raymond Pechacek of Houston, Johnny Pechacek and Frank Pechacek, both of Flatonia.
He was preceded in death by his mother, who died in a pedestrian-train accident, Dec. 13, 1968; and three days later, Dec. 16, 1968; his father died suddenly after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage; also one brother, Geroge Pechacek, July 30, 1981.
Relatives from Shiner attending the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. J. Jack Cloutier, Mrs. Ernest Hajek and Mrs. Emil Hajek.
EMMA HAJEK PECHACEK
Lavaca County Tribune, 17 Dec 1968, page 1
Mrs. Emma Pechacek Killed By Speeding Train Near Flatonia
Mrs. Emma Pechacek, 79, was killed near Flatonia, Friday, Dec. 13th, when she stepped into the path of a speeding Sunset Limited passenger train.
Investigating officers said Mrs. Pechacek had crossed the track to get her mail and was returning to her home when the accident occurred a half mile west of Flatonia. La Grange Justice of the Peace A. V. Smith returned a verdict of accidental death.
The train was on its way to Houston from San Antonio. The engineer, F. H. Payne of San Antonio, said he tried to stop the train but could not halt it in time. Mrs. Pechacek stepped in front of the train and her body was badly mangled under the train.
Mrs. Pechacek was born March 25, 1889, at Praha, Fayette County, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Hajek.
Funeral services were held Sunday at 1 p. m. from the Smith Funeral Home in Flatonia and at 1:30 p. m. at the Flatonia Catholic Church with burial in the Catholic Cemetery at Flatonia. Rev. Father Galle officiated at the rites, offering a Requiem High Mass at the church.
Surviving are her husband; 6 sons, Emil of Montana, George of Llano, Raymond of Houston, Ernest of Dallas and John and Frank Pechacek of Flatonia; 3 sisters, Mrs. O. S. Manning of Houston; Mrs. Adolph Bohuslav of St. Mary's, and Mrs. Julius J. Kutach of Hallettsville.
FRANK PECHACEK
Lavaca County Tribune, 20 Dec 1968, pages 1 and 2
Death Takes Husband Three Days After Tragic Death of Wife
The life of a closely knit couple which began on the same date March 25th ended almost on the same day.
At 9:47 Friday, December 13th, Mrs. Frank Pechacek, age 79, was struck down by a train and at 9:47 Monday, December 16th, Mr. Frank Pechacek, age 85 years, was struck down by Cerebrial hemmorrhage.
Her wish had always been that she go first and his wish was to follow her immediately so God granted them their wish.
They had sixty years of a beautiful wedded life. Just two weeks ago they celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary with their six sons and their families and close relatives. Both were in fairly good health and very happy, wishing they could celebrate their seventy-fifth wedding anniversary.
Their life was happy but not an easy one. Mr. Pechacek carried mail on a rural route for about forty years. Fighting the weather after swimming flooded streams to finish his route on foot. There were many sacrifices to help educate their sons but they have been well repaid by the beautiful devotion of the six sons and their families.
Mrs. Pechacek was laid to rest in the Flatonia Catholic Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, December 15th from the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Father Edmund Bily offered the Mass and services at Mrs. Pechacek's funeral and Father Galle offered the Mass services at Mr. Pechacek's funeral. Both priests delivered a very consoling sermon. The large concourse of friends and relatives and the beautiful profuse floral offerings showed the great esteem in which they were held.
Those left not to mourn and grieve but to have fond memories, are the six sons— Emil of Montana, George of Llano, Ernest of Ft. Worth, Raymond of Houston, John and Frankie of Flatonia; fourteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Besides these there are five sisters, two of Mr. Pechacek's namily: Mrs. Jerry (Anna) Michal and Mrs. Frank (Mary) Hanna of Flatonia; three of Mrs. Pechacek's - Mrs. O.S. (Agnes) Manning of Houston and Mrs. Adolph (Mary) Bohuslav and Mrs. Julius (Vlasta) Kutach of Hallettsville.
Pallbearers were the same for both, namely: three grandsons, Terri Pechacek, Johnny Pechacek Jr., and Ernest Pechacek Jr; three nephews, Johnnie Hajek, Jerry Michael & Walter Manning.
Should there be grief for two lives so well spent and so closely called into their heavenly home?—Contributed.
Austin Statesman
Lonesome Whistle Sound Joins Farmer With Wife
By NAT HENDERSON
Staff Writer
FLATONIA - A passenger train will rumble through Flatonia Wednesday morning just as it has passed for many decades, but an 85-year-old rural mail carrier will not hear the lonesome sound that became too lonely for him to hear last week.
The sounds from the trains were among the many things shared by Frank and Emma Pechacek as they passed through 60 years of married life together.
But the 79-year-old wife of the retured postman walked down the road to her mailbox to post some letters Friday morning. She apparently
did not hear the sound of the train as she crossed the tracks on her way back home.
And Pechacek was left without the woman who had borne him six sons since the church bells rang for them when they were young.
Saturday passed—and the trains passed— and Sunday arrived with a lone bell tolling for the last time for Mrs. Pechacek at her funeral mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Monday arrived, and the clock was about to strick 10 a.m. It was the hour that the train struck Mrs. Pechacek, killing her instantly.
The old postman, sitting alone with six decades of memories of his wife, heard the fatal sound of the train approaching on the same old schedule.
Before the clickety-click became inaudible, he suffered a stroke.
The next two hours were spent without his wife caring for him as she had always done when he was in pain.
And, he passed on like the trains.
Mr. and Mrs. Pechacek are survived by their sons, Frank and John Pechacek of Flatonia, Raymond Pechacek of Houston, Ernest Pechacek of Fort Worth, George Pechacek of Llano and Emil Pechacek of Montana. They had 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Pechacek is also survived by three sisters, Mrs. Adolph Bohuslav and Mrs. Julius Kutac, both of Hallettsville, and Mrs. Oscar Hanna of Moulton.
Pechacek is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Emma Michal of Flatonia and Mrs. Mary Haanna of Moulton.
The train will be arriving Wednesday in Flatonia about the time mourners attend services for Pechacek at Smith Funeral Home. The
services begin at the funeral home at 10 a.m. The funeral will continue at Sacred Heart Church at 10:30 a.m. After the requiem mass, the body will be taken to the Catholic Cemetery, where Pechacek will join his wife again.
FREDDIE PECHACEK
Lavaca County Tribune, 4 Feb 1969, pages 1 and 2
TWO TEENAGERS KILLED IN CAR CRASH NORTH OF FLATONIA EARLY SUNDAY MORNING
Another tragedy struck the Pechacek family of Flatonia. A grandson of Mrs. Frank Pechacek, who died of injuries when struck by a train on December 13th, and her husband, Frank Pechacek, who died of a stroke on December 16th, was killed in a car accident February 2nd about 1:00 a. m. which occurred in a dense fog.
Freddie Pechacek, age 15, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frankie Pechacek, was killed instantly in the car accident at the intersection of Cistern and Muldoon road. A classmate and neighbor, Dolores Brunner, 15, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Brunner, also died in the accident.
The driver of the car, Johnnie Pechacek, jr., 18, a cousin of Freddie's, is in the La Grange Hospital under treatment for injuries sustained.
The youngsters were returning from a social gathering at Cistern and had just taken another classmate home to Muldoon when the accident occurred.
The auto apparently struck a culvert while attempting to avoid another car.
Services for both Freddie Pechacek and Dolores Brunner will be held from the Smith Funeral Home and the Flatonia Catholic Church Tuesday. Freddie Pechacek's services will begin at 9:00 o'clock at the funeral home and continue at the Church at 9:30.
The services for Dolores Brunner will be held about 11 o'clock.
Besides his parents, Freddie leaves to mourn one sister, Mrs. Kenneth (Beth) Mach and a brother, Terri, both of Austin and another brother, Bobbie at home.
Death is always sad for those left behind but when it is the death of someone as young as these two it is indeed sad. To see the caskets of two classmates side by side makes any heart sad.
Our sympathy goes to the heart-broken families.
Freddie Pechacek was a great-nephew of Mrs. Adolph Bohuslav of St. Mary's and Mrs. Julius Kutach of Hallettsville.
JOHN J. PECHACEK, Sr.
Victoria Advocate, 20 Feb 2008
JOHN J. PECHACEK SR.
FLATONIA - John J. Pechacek Sr., age 88, of Flatonia passed away Feb. 19, 2008. He was born Oct. 21, 1919 to the late Frank and Emma Hajek Pechacek Sr. John was a postal clerk for 34 years in Flatonia.
He is survived by his his wife, Bessie Smrkovsky Pechacek; a son, John J. Pechacek Jr.; a daughter, Sue and husband Carl Gene Taylor; a brother, Frank Pechacek Jr.; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Emil, George, Ernest, and Raymond Pechacek.
Visitation is at 3 p.m. today at Smith Funeral Home. A rosary will be at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, with services at 2 p.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Flatonia with burial at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery, Rev. Joe Hybner officiating.
Smith Funeral Home, 128 E. 5th St. Flatonia 361-865-3311.
MARY ELIZABETH WOOD PECHACEK
Austin American-Statesman. 22 Jul 2007
Mary Elizabeth Wood Pechacek, age 82, of Atlanta, GA, died June 3, 2007 after a brief hospitalization at the Emory University Hospital in Atlanta due to complications from an infection. Frank Fred Pechacek, Jr., her husband of sixty-four years, was at her bedside when her heart failed. She was born in rural Lavaca County, Texas on April 29, 1925 to Leona Kuhn and Roland Bunting Wood. She graduated from Flatonia High School in 1942, having been Homecoming Queen in her senior year. While she was a popular and great beauty in high school, young Frank, known to all as "Frankie," was her only love in life. After he enlisted in the Army Air Corp at the start of WWII, they were married on September 12, 1942. During the war years, she worked as an AT&T telephone operator, saving up her salary so she could travel to military training bases across the country to be with Frankie before he entered combat duty in Europe. After living in Flatonia, Texas until her children were grown and Frank retired as a U.S. Postal Service rural mail carrier in 1977, they traveled around the country before returning to Texas, living in Austin and Corpus Christi, then returning to Flatonia before they moved to North Carolina. Most recently, they moved to the King's Bridge Retirement Center at 3055 Briarcliff Road in Atlanta where husband Frank still resides. She was an inspiration to all that knew and loved her. Her gracious and generous spirit was loved by all who knew her. She could find the good in everyone and always gave the credit for accomplishments to others. During her years in Flatonia, she was an active member of the Sacred Heart parish, working as parish secretary in the 1960s. In her own special and loving way, she has been a life-long friend to many in the Flatonia area. As part of her lifelong involvement in volunteer activities, she was elected President of a Travis County, Texas coordinating committee of retired women's organizations, won awards as an outstanding volunteer at the Corpus Christi Naval Medical Center Pharmacy, and helped establish and coordinate Emergency Medical Services (EMS) for Fayette County, Texas. She was preceded in death by her son Frank Fred Pechacek, III (Freddie), and by her two brothers Leroy and Jessie Wood. Her memory will be cherished by her husband of sixty-four years, Frankie; daughter, Betty Ludlum and her companion Roy Greenwood of Austin, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Terry Frank Pechacek and Julie Ann Fishman of Atlanta; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Carol Pechacek of Mooresville, North Carolina; her grandson, Samuel Frank Pechacek of Atlanta; granddaughter, Renee and her husband Charles Raven of Corpus Christi, brother-in-law, John Pechacek and wife Bessie of Flatonia; and a large number of cousins, nephews, nieces, and friends in Texas and around the country. Everyone who has had the chance to be around Elizabeth knew her generous, loving spirit and now feels a heartfelt sorrow from the fact that she is no longer here with us in physical form. But everyone who knows her great spirituality can sense that she is still very much with us. As she often has been heard to say, "Don't cry for me, I'm now with the angels." Burial services are scheduled for July 27th at the Sacred Heart Church, 516 South Faires Street, Flatonia, with rosary at 5:00 p.m. and funeral mass at 6:00 p.m., followed by interment at the Sacred Heart Catholic cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Fayette County EMS System at 979-968-8991 or The Heifer Project International, 1 World Ave., Little Rock, AR 72202, (800) 422-0474, for her "Joy To The World" memorial registry at www.heifer.org, and search under "Pechacek."
Contributed by Connie Sneed
VINCE PECHACEK
La Grange Journal, Thursday, 15 Dec 1955
Vinc Pechacek Dies At Kovar
Vinc Pechacek died suddenly Dec. 3 and was buried Dec. 5 with services conducted in the Marrs Funeral Home Chapel in Smithville and in the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Bartons Creek. Buriel was in the Barton’s Creek Catholic Cemetery. Rev. Lambert Schiel officiated.
Mr. Pechacek was born in Czechoslovakia on Aug. 8, 1865. He attained the age of 90 years.
After completing his military duties in the land of his birth, he married Antonia Pechacek on Jan. 18, 1891. Together they came to America, and settled in Fayette County and engaged in farming. Mrs. Pechacek died in 1939.
Surviving are two sons, Jim of Flatonia and John of Austin; two daughters, Mrs. Frank Stepan of Kovar, with whom he had made his home since his wife’s death and where he died. Also Mrs. Albert Jurica of Glidden; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
W. PESCHKA
Dallas Morning News, 27 Jun 1898
Fall Resulted Fatality
LaGrange, Fayette Co., Tex., Jun 25—Mr. W. Peschka, a prominent farmer, while returning home, fell off his wagon. When picked up the doctor found that his limbs were paralyzed, from which effects he died yesterday evening. He was interred in the Bluff Cemetery. He leaves a wife and five grown children.
Transcribed by Debbie Hanson
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WENDEL PESCHKA, Jr.
Weimar Mercury, 7 Sep 1889, page 2
Mr. Wendel Peschka, jr., a respectable and industrious farmer, living in Bluff neighborhood, a few miles south of this place, some three or four weeks ago, while separating some dogs which were fighting in his yard, was bitten on the head by one of the [brutes], which made its escape. He thought nothing of the affair, the wound having about healed, until Tuesday of last week when he became strangely affected, but did not become alarmed. Finally growing worse, Dr. Koester of Cedar was called to see him and prescribed for him, but as he go worse, on Friday Dr. Renfro of this city ws summoned to the bedside of the unfortunate man,who was suffering from hydrophobia. The physicians did all that medical skill could suggest, but without avail. He lingered in great agony until Saturday at 10 o'clock a. m. and died. The deceased leaves a wife and two children and a number of relatives, who have the sympathy of every one who has heard of the unfortunate affair.—Journal.
EMIL PESEK
La Grange Journal, Thursday, February 3, 1938
Emil Pesek
La Grange friends were shocked to hear of the sudden death of Emil Pesek, insurance salesman of Yoakum, and which occurred at Weimar last Thursday evening. Mr. Pesek had driven to Weimar with his family and was apparently in good health. His mission to Weimar was to meet a prospective client. Shortly after his arrival he complained of dizziness, and entered Dr. A. H. Potthast’s office, where he expired before the doctor could leave another patient to attend him.
Emil Pesek frequently visited in La Grange, and was a close personal friend of Congressman Mansfield, always in the ranks at election time, working for Mr. Mansfield’s re-election. He had many friends in La Grange and his death is sincerely regretted. Surviving him is his wife and two children.
F. J. PESEK
Weimar Mercury, 15 Feb 1908, page 3
Halletsville, Feb. 6.—F. J. Pesek, tax collector, of this county died yesterday afternoon after an illness of about three weeks.
Mr. Pesek had served the county as its tax assessor for ten years prior to the last election, when he was elected tax collector, and was serving his first term when death claimed him. He was very popular with the people.
He was in his 58th year and is survived by a wife and eleven children. His death was due to a complication of troubles. His body was interred at Praha in Fayette County in the family graveyard.
Transcribed by Sharon Sutton
PETER Infant
Weimar Mercury, 10 Jul 1897, page 5
The little baby of Mr. Joe Peter and wife of Dubina died early Wednesday morning, after a three weeks' illness, aged 1 year and 6 months. We extend sincere sympahty to the grief stricken parents in their loss.
BARBORA VRANA PETER
Weimar Mercury, 22 Jul 1938, page 1
DEATH OF A MUCHLY BELOVED GOOD, CHRISTIAN WOMAN
Mrs. Barbora Peter, widow of the late Hon. Jos. Peter of Dubina, died at the family home in that community early Monday morning, after an illness of some three weeks, at the ripe old age of 84 years. Burial was held Wednesday morning in Dubina Catholic Cemetery, after imposing ceremonies in the Dubina Church. Rev. Jos. Szymanski officiated.
Mrs. Peter came to this country in 1858, with her husband and family settling in Fayette county, and the remainder of her life was spent there. She is survived by three sons, Dr. Leo J. Peters of Schulenburg, Messrs. Emil and Julius Peter of Dubina, five daughters, Mrs. Millie Vacek of Dubina, Mrs. Josephine Mikeska of Granger, Mrs. Mary Sobotik of Schulenburg, Mrs. Frances Riebe of Taylor and Mrs. Wilhelmina Miculka of Schulenburg; 24 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
The Mercury was unable to secure a full and complete history of this splendid woman’s life in time for this issue, but same has been promised by the family and will appear in the next issue of the Mercury.
In the meantime sincere and heartfelt sympathy to her bereaved ones is extended by one who had known her for the past fifty years.
Weimar Mercury, 29 Jul 1938, page 1
ESTIMABLE LADY GONE TO HER LAST REWARD
The Mercury last week mentioned briefly the death of Mrs. Barbora Peters, widow of the late Hon. Josef Peters of Dubina, which occurred at the family residence after an illness of several weeks. The funeral took place at the Dubina Catholic Cemetery, with Rev. Szymanski officiating in a touching burial service. The funeral was largely attended, and there was a profusion of beautiful floral offerings.
Mrs. Peters was the widow of the late Hon. Josef Peters, member of the Texas Legislature for four years in years gone by, where he served with distinction. She was born in Dobra, Austria, Europe, Jan. 28, 1854, and came to this country when 7 years of age. At the age of 17 years, she was united in marriage to Joseph Peter in the High Hill Catholic Church, then settled in the Dubina community, a few miles northwest of Weimar. Ten children were born to this union. Surviving are Mrs. H. W. Riebe of Strawn, Texas; Mrs. Joe Sobotik of Schulenburg; Mrs. Dr. E. F. Mikeska of Taylor, Texas; Mrs. R. Vacek and Mrs. Aug. Miculka of Dubina; Dr. Leo J. Peters, Schulenburg; Messrs. Emil and Julius Peters of Dubina. Two children of this union are dead — Misses Caroline and Cecelie Peters; other survivors include 21 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.
In 1921 this venerable and honored couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary in the Dubina Catholic Church, with the Rev. Goertz officiating. (Rev. Jos. Szymanski was not at home at the time.) One of her sisters, Mrs. Terezie Hromadka, still lives in Dubina.
Mrs. Peters was indeed a lovable character. Throughout her life she ever proved herself a consistent christian woman, a devoted wife and mother, a friend and neighbor to one and all. She was ever ready to extend a helping hand to any and everyone in distress, and those about her remember her many and graceful deeds of charity and helpfulness. She was beloved wherever known, and in her passing all feel that it is a distinct and irreparable loss to them.
To the bereaved ones our heartfelt condolence is extended, with the hope that the Good Father above will comfort them as He alone can.
JOSEPH PETER, SR.
Colorado Citizen, August 25, 1881, page 3
Weimar Local Matters
Joseph Peter, Sr., an old citizen of this neighborhood, was buried Monday. Mr. P. came here from Bohemia, and settled near the place where he died twenty-six years ago. By economy he had struggled from poverty to a competency, was a good, quiet Christian gentleman, a faithful member of the Catholic faith. [Interred at Dubina Catholic Cemetery.]
FRIEDERICKA PETERS
La Grange Journal, Thursday, February 10, 1938
Round Top, Texas, Feb 7.
Mrs. Friedericka Peters
Mrs. Friedericka Peters, aged 87 years, died at the home of her son, Chas. Peters, of near Round Top, Friday night, February 4, following an illness that had lasted for more than a year. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 2:00 o’clock, from the Peters home, with Rev. W. J. Kralik, pastor of the Round Top Lutheran church officiating.
Deceased had lived in Fayette county for more than a half century; she was born in the province of Saxony, Germany, and emigrated to America in 1877, the family locating in Washington county, later removing to Fayette county. She was a member of the Lutheran church.
Surviving are her 3 sons: Ernest, Fritz and Gus. Peters of the Round Top section, and two daughters: Mrs. Augusta Anders of near Round Top and Mrs. Anna Ruppaner of Dalhart, Texas; two children preceded her to the grave.
Frank Pratka of La Grange prepared the body for burial and Ernest von Minden had charge of the funeral arrangements. The attendance upon the funeral was large, and Rev. Kralik’s services were very impressive and touching.
CONRAD PETERSEN
La Grange Journal, March 1914
An Old Citizen Dies
Tuesday afternoon C. Peterson [sic.], who has been ill for some time, gave up the battle and passed to his reward, aged 74 years, 7 months and 6 days. Owing to his advancd age, medical skill and faithful nursing failed to restore him and death came as a relief.
Deceased, a quiet and unpretentious citizen, had been a resident of Fayette county since 1861, and for the greater part of that period conducted a photograph studio in LaGrange. He was born in Hamburg, Germany, August 25, 1839, and came to America when a mere lad of fourteen years; in the year 1853. On November 26, 1874, he was united in marriage with Miss Minna Locke of LaGrange, and seven children were the result of this union. The children are: Mesdames Tracy Nichols, Alleyton; Louise Etzell, Smithville; Othilie Francke, Smithville; Bertha Francke, Leo, and Misses Minnie and Annie Petersen, LaGrange.
The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon from the family residence, and the interment took place at the new cemetery.
Obituary contributed by Judy Koehl. Photograph contributed by Nancy Kelsey.
EDWARD J. PETRAS
Weimar Mercury, 7 Nov 1952, page 1
Edward Petras, 38, Dies Unexpectedly; Rites Held Today
Funeral services were held this (Thursday) morning at La Grange and Holman for Edward J. Petras, 38, of the Mullin's Prairie area, who was stricken while playing dominoes at about 11:15 Tuesday night, dying a short time later in the La Grange Hospital.
Rev. Adolph Janda officiated, assisted by Msgr. Anthony Drozd, in the services, which began at the Koenig Funeral Home in La Grange and continued at Holman Catholic Church. Burial was in the Holman Catholic Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, the former Miss Millie Kainer; a son, Dennis; a daughter, Jolynn; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gus I. Petras of Mullin's Prairie; two brothers, George and Ike J. of La Grange; and one sister, Mrs. Alfred Kainer of the La Grange area.
BENNIE F. PETRASH
Houston Chronicle, 20 Jun 200
Bennie F. Petrash
Funeral Mass for BENNIE F. PETRASH, 78, of Sugar Land, formerly of Ganado, will be held at 10:00 A. M., Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Praha, with celebrant Msgr. John Bily and concelebrant Father Edward Bartsch. Interment will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Praha.
Bennie was born March 13, 1929 in Ganado to Joseph V. Petrash, Sr. and Elnora Liberda Petrash. He served his country proudly in the United States Air Force and was a member of Knights of Columbus Council 07036 and KJT. He was a 1956 graduate of St. Mary's University and was a consultant with HL&P for 28 years. He passed away June 17, 2007 in Richmond.
He is survived by his wife, Elaine Greive Petrash of Sugar Land; brother, Allen Petrash and wife, JoAnn, of Ganado; sister-in-law, Wanda Petrash of Ganado; along with many nieces, nephews and friends.
Words of condolence and memorial tributes may be left for the family at www.davisgreenlawnfh.com. Service arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B. F. Terry Blvd., Rosenberg, Texas, 77471, 281-341-8800.
FELIX DAVID PETRASH
La Grange Journal, 4 Oct 1978
Funeral Services for Felix David Petrash, 67, of route 4, LaGrange were held Tuesday, October 3 at 4 pm with the Reverend Wm. Halata officiating. Burial was in Hostyn Cemetery under direction of Koenig Funeral Home.
Mr. Petrash, a general laborer, died Sunday in the Villa North West Convalesant [sic] Center in Houston, he was 67.
Born in Hallettsville December 30, 1910, he was the son of Henry and Johanna Hajek Petrash. He was married to Annie Haverda, October 15, 1941 in Lavaca County. He resided in Fayette County most of his life.
Surviving are his wife Annie, of Austin; three daughters, Mrs. Charlie Rose Lehmann of Winchester, Mrs. Mary Maly of Wichita Falls, and Miss Helen Petrash of Houston; a son Tony Petrash of Houston, three sisters, Mrs. Frank (Margarete) Bohac and Mrs. Louis (Irene) Klare both of Houston and Mrs. Werner (Nita) Fritsch of Denison; three brothers, Johnny of Baytown, Edwin Petrash of Schulenberg and Julius of Cotulla and four granddaughters.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, two daughters and one brother.
HENRY J. PETRASH, Sr.
Undated newspaper clipping
Henry Petrash, Jr.
Funeral services for Henry Petrash Jr., age 51, of Schulenburg, were held Thursday, July 29, at 8:45 a. m. from the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Chapel with continued services at the Rose Catholic Church at 9 a. m. Burial was in the Catholic Cemetery.
Mr. Petrash passed away at the local doctor's clinic after becoming ill suddenly at his place of business Monday, July 26.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Henry Petrash Jr.; a daughter, Mrs. David (Janie) Crawford; two sons, Henry A. Petrash with the United States Navy and Donald Petrash; and his mother, Mrs. Henry Petrash Sr. of Schulenburg.
Schulenburg Sticker, 7 Mar 1958
Last Rites Held for Henry J. Petrash Sr.
The funeral services for Mr. Henry J. Petrash Sr., a retired farmer of Schulenberg were held from the Schwenke-Baumgartner funeral chapel on Wednesday, March 5, 1958 at 8:45 with services continuing at Saint Rosa of Lima Catholic Church at 9:00 am with Reverend Laddie Jasek conducting last rites and burial was in Saint Rose Catholic Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Julius Anderle, N.J. Stoever, Chas Wagner, Ike Petrash, Frank Prihoda, Ben Sustr, Raymond Nize and Joe Petrash.
Mr. Petrash, who was 72 years, three months and 13 days, passed away on Sunday March 2 after being in ill health for one year. He was born in 1885 at Schulenberg the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Petrash.
On June 17, 1919 he married Miss Annie Sustr at Breslau. Mr. Petrash was a member of the Catholic Church and the SPJST Lodge.
Survivors are his widow of Schulenberg, three daughters, Mrs. Frank (Margarete) Bohac and Mrs. Louis (Irene) Klare of Houston and Mrs. Werner (Anita) Fritsch of Denison; five sons, Edwin, Felix and Henry L. Pertrash Jr. of Schulenberg, John Petrash of Baytown and Julius of Edinburgh; three sisters, Mrs. John (Mary) Pesek of Taylor, Mrs. Annie Petrash and Mrs. Millie Altmann of Houston, two brothers, Louis and Eddie Petrash of Schulenberg and 29 grandchildren.
EMILIE PETRVALSKY
Fayette County Record
Friday, April 24, 1959
Mrs. Petrvalsky’s Funeral Saturday
Funeral service will be held Saturday at 9 a.m. at the Knesek Chapel in Fayetteville for Mrs. Emilie Petrvalsky, 80, mother of Mrs. E.S. Kovar of La Grange, who died at her home early Thursday. Requiem Mass will follow at St. John’s Catholic church, with the Rev. Thomas Matl officiating, and burial will be in the church cemetery. Rosary will be recited Friday night at 7:30 at the chapel. Further particulars will appear in the next issue.
Contributed by Kathy Carter
SADIE PHARES
Weimar Mercury, 31 Jan 1891, page 2
On the 18th inst, Mrs. Sadie Phares, a near relative of Mr. John T. Holman's family, died at Burnet of consumption, aged about 50 years. She was the daughter of Capt. Burnham, well kown and respected Texas veteran. She was a consistent christian and died with christian resignation. The bereaved relatives have the sympathy of THE MERCURY.
HUGH H. PHELPS
La Grange Journal, Thursday, February 3, 1938
Hugh H. Phelps
The Houston papers of Monday recorded the death of Hugh H. Phelps, for the past 35 years a citizen of Houston. The news of the death came to the friends of the Phelps family, as unwelcome. Hugh was the son of Major E. S. and Mrs. Fannie Phelps, formerly of La Grange; the Phelps family lived where the home of Mrs. Mary Otto is now located.
Hugh spent his boyhood days in La Grange; his father was an insurance agent and had his office in the Masonic building, across from the Journal office, occupying the rooms now used by the Keilers Cleaning and Pressing Shop.
Hugh is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lola Phelps of Houston; three brothers, Ed. S. and Guy B. Phelps of Houston and L. C. Phelps of Alabama.
R. H. PHELPS
Dallas Morning News
25 Mar 1898
GEN. PHELPS’ DEATH.
Commander of the Confederate Veterans In Texas Dies at La Grange.
LaGrange. Fayette Co., Tex., March 24— Capt R. H. Phelps, aged 54 years, died this morning at his home and was interred in the City cemetery under the auspices of the Methodist church. He was a member of the Knights of Honor, Ancient Order of United Workmen, American Legion of Honor and Woodmen of the World.
He leaves a wife and three children and a large concourse of relatives and friend's to mourn his death. The funeral was one of the largest ever witnessed here. Deceased has been one of the most prominent lawyers in southern Texas for the past twenty-five years and was one of the foremost leaders of the democratic party. Born in Virginia, he as a young man enlisted in the confederate service in the army of northern Virginia, and did gallant service in the many historical campaigns of that division of the southern army. He lost his right leg at Lynchburg while leading a charge against the enemy, and on that occasion the confederates were repulsed, leaving the wounded on the field1, and as the cavalry swept over the filed in pursuit of the retreating confederates. Capt Phelps would have been crushed beneath the enemies horses but for a federal soldier who, seeing the wounded southern officer, dismounted and tenderly lifting his wounded foe carried him to a safe retreat, gave him his own canteen of water and thus saved the life of Capt. Phelps. The federal soldier, who before the war ended became a major, after the war began to make inquiries for the southern officer he had aided, and after years of search found Capt. Phelps here and a few years ago they by prearrangement met at the confederate reunion at Mobile. They formed a friendship that lasted to the grave. In 1886 Capt. Phelps was within four votes of being nominated as a member of the court of appeals of Texas. In 1896 he was elected major general of the Confederate Veterans’ Association of Texas, succeeding Gen. H. H. Boone, who died a year ago. His successor, Gen. Sayers, was elected in San Antonio last fall and died but a few weeks ago, and he is the third of the association’s general commanders to pass away within the past twelve months. Twenty years ago he served as prosecuting attorney for Fayette county, and as such represented the state in some of the most notable criminal cases ever tried in Texas. He was a Cleveland elector in 1888. He was always a devout member of the church and a total abstainer from intoxicating drink, but in 1887 he was one of the most prominent and active leaders in opposition to the prohibition amendment. He was senior editor and proprietor of the LaGrange Journal. While for months his condition has been critical, still there was hope of his recovery, and now that the soldier, lawyer and patriot is no more, all Fayette county mourns the loss of one of her people loved so well.
Contributed by Debbie Hanson
Weimar Mercury, 2 Apr 1898, page 6
Capt. Phelps' Death.
Capt. R. H. Phelps departed this life at his residence in La Grange, Texas, at 10 o'clock Wednesday, March 23, 1898. This announcement brings sadness and gloom to this community and frief to his friends. He was a native of West Virginia, and as a youth joined the army of northern Virginia, and lost his leg in Stuart's cavalry charge at Lynchburg. He came to Texas in 1879 and at once took a front position as a lawyer at the LaGrange bar. He was elected county attorney of Fayette county in 1876-78. He married Miss Nettie Shaw, who, with three children, survive him. He was appointed Major General of the U. C. V. of Texas, and has given almost his entire time and attention to this noble organization of the Confederate veterans for several years. He was an exemplary and devoted member of the M. E. church, south. At 54 years of age he has closed his useful and honorable career. All grades and classes of our citizens now mourn his loss. He bore his great [sic.] and suffering and affliction for several months without complaint and with the greatest christian fortitude and resignation. He died as he had lived, a brave soldier wounded for his beloved country. To his bereaved family we extend, in common with his countrymen, our sincere sorrow and condolence.—LaGrange News.
JOHN T. PHILIPS
LUCY ANN E. DARNABY PHILIPS
TENNIE BROWN PHILIPS
WILLIAM LEMUEL PHILIPS
ANNA PHILIPPUS
La Grange Journal, Thursday, November 9, 1944
Mrs. Anna Philippus
Mrs. Anna Philippus died at the home of Willie E. Jurica near Muldoon, Friday, Nov. 3. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 5:00 o’clock by Rev. Peterson, with interment in the Freyburg cemetery, Koenig Funeral Home in charge. She was born in Fayette county, Aug. 12, 1868, became the wife of Rudolph Philippus in 1895 and was bereft of her husband several years ago. Her age at the time of her death was 71 years, 2 months and 15 days.
Mrs. Philippus is survived by her two sons, Edward of Houston and Ben Philippus of Schulenburg, her two daughters, Mrs. Mathilda Jurica and Mrs. Alma Jurica, both of Muldoon, one sister, Mrs. Mary Philippus of Rehn, Texas and one brother, Charley Prieger of Schulenburg.
MARTHA SCHULZ PIETSCH
La Grange Journal
Thursday, July 26, 1973
Last Rites Held Wed. for Mrs. Pietsch
Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Pietsch, 86, of La Grange were held at 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 25, at the Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Warda with Rev. Marcus Wolfram officiating. Burial was in the Warda Cemetery under direction of Koenig Funeral Home.
Mrs. Pietsch passed away Monday in Fayette Memorial Hospital.
She was born in Warda on August 1, 1886, a daughter of Christian and Magdalena Schoppa Schulz, and was married to Traugott G. Pietsch on November 29, 1906, in Warda. Her husband preceded her in death on April 21, 1950. She had resided all her life in Warda until 12 years ago when she moved to La Grange.
Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Arthur (Louise) Bloedorn of New Braunfels, Mrs. David (Ella) Specia of San Antonio, and Mrs. Leslie (Ruby) Schuster of Houston; one daughter-in-law, Mrs. Mildred Pietsch of La Grange, two sons, Carl A. Pietsch and Edwin H. Pietsch, both of La Grange; one sister, Mrs. Emma Heune of La Grange; one brother, Edwin Schulz of Giddings; 13 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren.
MICHAEL PIETSCH
The La Grange Journal, Thursday January 10, 1935
Michael Pietsch Dies
Michael Pietsch, who lives near Warda, died Thursday of last week, and was buried Sunday afternoon in the Lutheran cemetery at Warda. He was well known here in Winchester, and also at Warda and was a very successful farmer. He had reached the age of 87 years. In our next week’s budget we shall try and five a more complete biographical reference, we were unable to get it for this issue. Rev. Paul Eifert of Warda conducted the religious services.
One son of the deceased, Carl Pietsch, who lived in California, had been notified and telegraphed that he would be in Winchester Monday; his brother Andrew, however, was again in receipt of a telegram Monday from Carl, stating that he had reached Fort Worth, but could not be there Monday due to illness.
(The Journal publishes a short biographical sketch of the deceased in another part of this issue.—Editor.)
Michael Pietsch
The La Grange Journal, Thursday January 10, 1935
Aged Citizen Dies Friday At Farm of Son, Near Warda
Michael Pietsch, aged 87 years, died at the home of his son Traugott Pietsch, of the Warda neighborhood, last Friday, January 4, and was buried at the Warda Lutheran cemetery Sunday afternnon, at 3:00 o’clock; Rev. Eiffert, Lutheran minister at Warda officiated.
Deceased was born in Europe and came to America about 53 years ago, living chiefly in the Warda section. He was thrice married, all of his wives preceding him in death. During his earlier period of young manhood, her served in the military of his country , and after coming to America, engaged in farming. His six sons and two daughters, together with several grandchildren, survive. The children are: Ernest Pietsch of Ledbetter, Hermann of Warda, John of Lee county, Traugott of near Warda, Andreas of Winchester, Carl of California;Mrs. Anna Lehmann of Warda and Mrs. Emma Lehmann of Giddings.
The Journal is indebted to Koenig & Mueller, who had charge of the funeral, for the above information.
Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed
CHARLIE J. PILAT
Victoria Advocate, 11 Feb 1994, page 14A
CHARLIE J. PILAT JR.
FLATONIA - Charlie Joe Pilat Jr., 85, of Praha died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 1994.
He was born Aug. 14, 1908, in Praha to the late Charlie and Annie Kleckar Pilat Sr. He was a member of Knights of Columbus, St. Isidor Society and St. Mary Catholic Church in Praha.
Survivors: wife, Hattie Pilat; sisters, Annie Migl of Galena Park, Della Janek of Weimar and Leorna Herzik of Praha; and brother, Frank Pilat of Schulenburg.
Rosary service: 6:30 p.m. today, Smith Funeral Home chapel.
Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Saturday, Praha Catholic Church, the Rev. Edward Bartsch officiating.
Burial: Praha Catholic Cemetery, Smith Funeral Home, Flatonia, 865-3311.
Pallbearers: Donnie Migl, Mitch Migl, Tommie Janek, Weldon Janek, Michael Herzik and Marshall Herzik.
HATTIE M. BROSCH PILAT
Victoria Advocate, 18 Mar 1994, page 20A
HATTIE M. PILAT
FLATONIA - Hattie Marie Pilat, 85, of Praha died Thursday, March 17, 1994.
She was born Sept. 23, 1908, in Praha to the late Frank and Anna Holub Brosch. The homemaker was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and Altar Society in Praha.
Survivors: sister, Della Grieve of Flatonia.
Preceded in death by: husband, Charlie Pilat on Feb. 9, 1994; four sisters; and five brothers.
Services: 10 a.m. Saturday, at the church, the Rev. Edward Bartsch officiating.
Burial: Praha Catholic Cemetery, Smith Funeral Home, Flatonia, 865-3311.
Pallbearers: Jimmy Brosch, Gene Brosch, Ronnie Brosch, Tommie Janek, Donnie Migl and Michael Herzik.
JOHN PIVODA
Weimar Mercury, 1 Sep 1894, page 2
CONSTABLE ASSASSINATED.
John Pivoda Shot Down by a Negro Gambler.
Our neighboring city, Schulenburg, came to the front with an assassination Thursday night, whereby the constable, John Pivoda, lost his life. Pivoda was acting as marshal that night, during the absence of Marshal Eilers, and as he had received a writ from Luling to arrest a certain negro, he was on the lookout for him. At about 10 o'clock he went over to the freight depot, and from the suspicious sounds emanating from a box car he knew that several negroes were in there gambling. He walked up to the car and, putting his head inside, asked who was there. Some on replied, "Who are you?" and an instant later a shot was fired. The ball struck Pivoda about three inches below the left nipple, ranging downward, inflicting a fatal wound. The constable managed to fire on shot, and then fell. The negroes at once fled, and when a crowd of citizens arrived upon the scene, not a one was to be seen. The wounded, dying constable was taken home and given every attention, but the wound was a fatal one, and he breathed his last at 9 o'clock Friday morning. In his dying statement he named a negro "Rhine" Stewart as his assassin. The negro Stewart left town that night, and has not been seen since. Quite a number of negroes have been arrested on suspicion of being implicated in the killing, but they all swore they knew nothing whatever about it. Had the assassin been captured that night, he would have been lynched by the justly enraged citizens of the town.
W. H. PLENGEMEYER
Colorado County Citizen, 30 May 1963, page 6
W. H. Plengemeyer, Ellinger Resident, Succumbs at 92
Last rites for William H. Plengemeyer, 92, a long-time resident of Ellinger, were held in the Jecmenek Funeral home in Ellinger May 19 with Rev. Francis Kolar officiating.
Mr. Plengemeyer died in Columbus hospital May 16.
He was born in Germany and came to this country at the age of 18.
Survivors include 2 daughters, Mrs. Annie Jecmenek of Route 1, Columbus and Mrs. Louise Beyer of Ellinger; 6 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Burial was in the St. Mary's Catholic cemetery, Columbus Funeral home handled arrangements.
MORITZ PLOSS
The La Grange Journal, 18 Mar 1918
Moritz Ploss Shot Himself
Farmer Near Cedar Ends Life with Small Rifle
The sheriff’s department was notified Wednesday morning of the suicide of Moritz Ploss of near Cedar, and the sheriff promptly went out to the farm, accompanied by Squire Moss who heal an inquest.
Ploss, who was about 48 years of age, born November 2, 1870, had suffered greatly from rheumatism, and probably became very melancholy. Wednesday morning he went out to the barn and, with a 22-calibre rifle, ended his career, the bullet entering the forehead. When found life was not yet extinct. Medical aid was secured, but he soon passed away on 20 March 1918. A wife and six children are the chief mourners. He was buried in Cedar Cemetery.
LOUIS POHL
La Grange Journal, Thursday, 25 Mar 1943
Louis Pohl
Louis Pohl, aged 73 years and 3 months, died at his home Sunday afternoon after a brief illness. Mr. Pohl, retired farmer, was a native of Fayette county. In 1892 he was married to Miss Sophie Struve, in Fayetteville who, with four sons, survives. The sons are Edwin of Bastrop, Arthur of La Grange, and Herbert and Clement Pohl of Dallas. -------- Kneip of Coupland, and a brother, Henry Pohl of La Grange, and one grandchild, are among the surviving relatives.
Mr. Pohl was laid to rest Tuesday morning in the new cemetery at La Grange, Rev. Guy B. Duff officiating. Funeral services were held in the chapel of the Koenig Funeral Home.
La Grange Journal, 2 Jan 1936
Carmine
Tragic Accident
A fatal accident occurred near the “Y” who miles from here, Sunday night, when Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pohl were on their way home to Latium. Mrs. Pohl accidently fell out of the car and lost consciousness which was never regained; her death came Monday afternoon. Further details will be given in the next issue.
La Grange Journal, January 9, 1936
Carmine
Mrs. Arthur Pohl
Funeral services for Mrs. Arthur Pohl, aged 23 years, 2 months and 1 day, where held on New Year’s day at Winedale, with Rev. H. Brunotte, pastor of the Carmine Lutheran church, officiating. Mrs. Phol died Monday December 30 from injuries received in the tragic auto accident Sunday night.
Mrs. Pohl, nee Nita Elda Mayer, was born October 29, 1912 at Latium, and received the rites of baptism on March 13, 1913, in the Lutheran church at Greenvine by Rev. Miller. On August 15, 1926, she was confirmed by Rev. A. H. Falkenberg in the Winedale Lutheran church. On February 17, 1935 she was married to Arthur Pohl of La Bahia community.
Surviving are her husband, Arthur Pohl, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Mayer of Latium, a brother, Leslie, and a sister, Mrs. Clemens Brandt, a brother-in-law, sister-in-law, five uncles and five aunts, and many other relatives and friends.
We express our sincere sympathy!
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ROZINA POKORNEY
The La Grange Journal, 20 Feb 1936, pg. 6
Mrs. Joe Pokorny
Tuesday morning, February 18, at 5:00 a.m., Mrs. Joe Pokorny died at the family home, of pneumonia, at the age of 64 years. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday morning, February 20, at 9:00 o’clock, from the Catholic church, with mass. Rev. Father Klobouk will officiate.
She is survived by her aged husband who, at this writing is quite ill. She was a member of the S.P.J.S.T. lodge of Roznov where they lived up to about five years ago when they removed to our little city. She was also a member of the D.Y.D. club.
Our sympathy, real and sincere, goes out to the bereaved husband. Burail will be in the Catholic cemetery.
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The La Grange Journal
Thursday, May 22, 1952
Lifelong Resident, 74, Dies Saturday [Thursday]
Alois (Louis) Polasek, 74, of La Grange R1 passed away at his home last Thursday.
Funeral services were held Saturday at 8:30 AM at the Koenig Funeral Home chapel, with Rev. Edward J. Jansky officiating. Burial was in the Plum Catholic Cemetery.
Mr. Polasek was born at Fayetteville on Feb. 19, 1878, married Miss Frances Hurtek at Warrenton on Oct. 17, 1899, and since 1914 they have lived in the Plum community.
Surviving are his widow; four daughters, Mrs. Bill Rucket of La Grange, Mrs. Louis Kadlecek of Angleton, Mrs. August Deller of Galveston and Mrs. Bell Hajek of Rosenberg; three sons, Henry and John of La Grange, and Ludwig of Lake Jackson; four sisters, Mrs. John Chovanec of Rutersville, Mrs. Frances Chovanec of Hostyn, Mrs. Johnnie Klecka and Mrs. Frank Marek of Wallis; eight brothers, Anton of Galveston, John of Yoakum, Joe and Frank of Rutersville, Charles, Ignac, Rudolph and William of Wallis; 21 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
BERTHA RUETHER PONCIK
The La Grange Journal
Wednesday, November 23, 1977
Poncik
Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha Poncik, 76, of Rt. 1, Ellinger were held Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church at Hostyn Hill with Rev. Francis Kolar officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery under direction of Koenig Funeral Home, Inc.
Mrs. Poncik passed away Saturday at the Autumn Hills Nursing Home in Columbus
Born August 9, 1901, in Colorado County, she was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ruether. She was married to Frank Poncik Oct. 30, 1923 in Ellinger. A member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Altar Society, Mrs. Poncik was a lifetime resident of the Ellinger community.
Survivors include her husband of __ [54] years; three daughters, Mrs. Bennie (Bessie) Trlicek of La Grange, Mrs. Raymond (Dorothy) Selzer of Ellinger, and Mrs. Amos (Rosie) Hrbacek of Houston; a son, Edward Poncik of Ellinger; three sisters, Mrs. Rudolph (Millie) Noska of Fayetteville, Mrs. Robert (Helen) Bordovsky of La Grange, and Mrs. Hugo (Irene) Mascheck of Fayetteville; two brothers, Charles Ruether of Garwood and Jerome Ruether of Carmine; and six grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one son.
ARA POPE
Weimar Mercury, 3 Dec 1898, page 8
LaGrange, Tex., Nov. 29.—Last night about 7:30 o'clock, Mrs. Winston, a colored woman about 70 years old, and her granddaughter, Ara Pope, 7 years old, were found unconscious in their house. They had been assaulted by someone who evidently came for the purpose of robbery. It was known that the old woman had some money of relatives for safe keeping. On entering the house the old woman was found on the floor with three gashes cut in her head, and her granddaughter also lay on the floor with one gash in her head and one in her neck. The instrument used was a railroad ashplate, which was found on the bed. Three colored men were arrested and placed in jail on suspicion immediately after the tragedy occurred. Foard Williams was arrested at 2 o'clock this morning about twelve miles south of here by Deputy Will Loessin.
The girl, Ara Pope, died about 6 o'clock today, and the old woman, Mattie Winston, is not expected to live until morning.
ADELA BERGER POPP
Weimar Mercury, 2 Nov 1961, page 1
Mrs. Herman Popp Buried Last Week At High Hill
Funeral services for Mrs. Herman Popp Sr., 55, of Schuleburg, mother of Mrs. Leonard Bartos, were held Wednesday, Oct. 25, at High Hill.
The Rev. Benton Thurmond officiated i nservices at St. Mary's Catholic Church and burial was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Mrs. Popp's nephews, Edgar Besetzny, Patrick Heinrich, Clerus Heinrich, Edgar Heinrich, Erwin Gassmann, and Leonard Berger.
Mrs. Popp died Oct. 22 in Renger Hospital, Hallettsville, after an illness of several weeks.
Born July 31, 1906, near Schuleburg, she was married to Mr. Popp Oct. 12, 1926 at High Hill. She was a member of St. Mary's Church and St. Ann's Society.
Surviving in addition to her husband are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Berger of Schulenburg; one daughter, Mrs. Leonard (Dorothy) Bartos of Weimar; three sons, Alton and Herman Jr. of Houston and Leon at home; four grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Henry Besetzny, Mrs. Frank Gassmann and Mrs. Walter Heinrich, all of Schulenburg; and a twin brother, Hugo Berger of Schulenburg. A brother, Victor, and a sister, Flora, preceded her in death.
FRANCES PRASATIK
Fayette County Record, 13 Jan 1959
Fayetteville Rites for Mrs. Prasatik
Services were held at the Knesek Chapel at Fayetteville Monday morning for Mrs. Frances Prasatik, 82, of Fayetteville who died at her home Saturday, with the Rev. Thomas Matl officiating.
Burial was in the St. Mary's cemetery at Waller.
The deceased was born in Europe, daughter of John and Frances Hanak Mikulenka, and came to this country in 1883. The family settled near Waller.
In 1906 she was married at Smithville to Edward Prasatik who preceded her in death in 1934. She was a resident of Fayette county for 23 years and had made her home in Fayetteville for the past ten years.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Edmund A. Baca of Fayettevlle; a son, Raymond Prasatik of Austin; eight grandchildren and thre great-grandchildren.
Rosaries were recited at the chapel Sunday night.
Koenig Funeral Home directed the funeral.
FRANK PRASIFKA
La Grange Journal
August 6, 1936 pg. 2
Fayetteville Section
Frank Prasifka
Frank Prasifka died at he family home Sunday, August 21, at the age of 81 years, and is survived by his son Joe Prasifka and daughter. Mrs. Frank Peters, and a number of grandchildren, beside a brother Chas. Prasifka of Ellinger, brother, John Prasifka of Dallas, and a sister, Mrs. John Hajek of West.
Funeral Services were conducted from the Catholic Church here, Tuesday morning with Requiem Mass, Rev. Father Nesvadba officiating. He was buried in the Catholic Cemetery.
Our deepest sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. His wife and two sons preceded him in death.
Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed. The Texas Death Index shows that he died August 2.
JOSEPH F. PRATKA
The La Grange Journal, January 30, 1936 Pg. 1
Joseph F. Pratka La Grange Reared Dies at Houston
Joseph F. Pratka, son of Mrs. Mary Pratka of La Grange, and a citizen of Houston for the past 15 years, died at a Houston Hospital Thursday night of last week, aged 37 years, 9 months, and 23 days. Joseph had been in ill health for several months, but with careful nursing rallied, and apparently seemed to be on the road to recovery. Thursday afternoon his mother and relatives were advised that his condition was hopeless; Mrs. Pratka, John, and Frank Left immediately in an automobile for Houston. Death came to the sufferer, Thursday near to the midnight hour.
Joseph Pratka was born and reared in La Grange, he left for Houston fifteen years ago and accepted a position with a wholesale drug firm, and make good. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Mamie Pratka and daughter Doris Jean; his mother, Mrs. Mary Pratka, brothers, John S. and Frank Pratka and sister Miss Christine Pratka, all of La Grange, and all were in attendance upon the funeral.
Saturday afternoon at 1:00 o’clock funeral services were held at the Fogle-West Funeral Home, Rev. H. Edward Smith, pastor of Heights Tabernacle, officiating. Interment took place in the Hollywood cemetery. Active pall bearers were Richard Cribbs, Floyd Peeples, W. R. Zarnow, W. R. Richardson, H. E. Quin and F.E. Emmett.
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REBECCA OAKES PRICE
La Grange Journal
January 25, 1934
List of Colored Deaths Reported
Died at La Grange, January 12, 1934 of cancer, Rebecca Oakes Price, age 59 years, 5 months and 8 days.
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MARY ZAPALAC PRIHODA
Weimar Mercury,
22 Mar 1912
ELLINGER NEWS.
The death of Mrs. Vinz Prihoda, which occurred at the family home near Live Oak Hill Friday, was a distinct blow to numerous friends of the family throughout this section. The funeral took place at the Catholic cemetery at Live Oak Hill Saturday morning, Rev. J. Vanicek officiating. May she rest in peace.
VINCENT PRIHODA
Colorado County Citizen, 29 Jun 1933, page 1
Vincent Prihoda
(Nada Correspondent)
Vincent Prihoda passed out of this life Tuesday, June 20th, at teight o'clock at the age of 75 years. He was born in the year 1868, at Rosinkor, Checkoslovaka[sic.]. His mother died in the old country when he was ten years old. He came to this country with his father, sisters and brothers, settling at Brenham. His father died when he was 12 years old. He moved to Ellinger at the age of 21 and two years later was married to Mary Zapalac. To this union 13 children were born, only nine surviving; they are Rudolf, Will, Mrs. Albina Zbranek, Mrs. Mary Zbranek, all of Nada, Louis, Vincent, and Emil of Damon, Gregory, Mrs. Bertha Korenek of Ellinger.
His first wife died in 1912 and in 1915 he married Annie Walek. Five children were born to this union: Joe, 16, Annie, 15, John, 12, Vlasta, 10, Martha, 7.
Requiem Mass was held at Nada at 7 o'clock Thursday morning, burial services were held at Ellinger, funeral servieces were conducted by Rev. Father Klobouk and Rev. Father Zeintek of La Grange.
Father Hildebrand of Weimar and Father Raska of Ammansville were also present at the services.
Our sympathy is extended to the bereaved relatives in their hour of sorrow.
ELIESE JULIA SCHAEFER PRILOP
The La Grange Journal
Thursday, January 8, 1948
Local People’s Kin Dies in Schulenburg
Mrs. Ernest Prilop, 78, passed away at the family residence in Schulenburg Tuesday, Dec. 30, after a half year’s illness.
Funeral was held New Year’s Day at 2 p.m. at the home with Rev. John Mueller officiating, and burial was in the William’s Creek Cemetery.
Born in the Bluff community March 7, 1869, Mrs. Prilop, nee Eliese Julia Schaefer, in 1886 was united in marriage with Mr. Prilop. Her husband passed away some years ago.
She is survived by seven children, Mrs. John Lauterbach, Fritz Prilop and Miss Laura Prilop of Schulenburg, Mrs. Herbert Gebert, Mrs. Milton R. Schmidt and Deputy Sheriff Charlie Prilop of La Grange, and Ernest Prilop of Houston; one brother, George Schaefer of La Grange; three sisters, Mrs. Louis Bollmeyer and Mrs. Louis Eck of La Grange, and Mrs. W. O. Luedemann of Schulenburg.
ERNST PRILOP
La Grange Journal, Thursday, January 10, 1929, page 2
DIED LAST WEDNESDAY
Ernst Prilop, aged 63 years, 3 months and 29 days, died at the family, farm home in the Cedar neighborhood early last Wednesday morning, after having been apparently well the day preceding. Our informant states that Tuesday afternoon preceding, he had been with the son assisting in preparing feed for the stock, had come into the house and chatted with the wife and daughters, but decided when asked, to not eat supper, retiring at about 6:30 o'clock. He had been ill from heart trouble some time prior to that day, but his condition was not one to cause alarm. About 2:30 o'clock Mrs. Prilop heard him breathing heavily and called to the son and daughters. He expired without awakening, his position being exactly the same, his hands folded across his breast, as he had retired for the night.
Ernst Prilop was born in Germany, and when four years of age, his parents came to Texas, and located in the Bluff section. Here he grew to manhood, and continued the life of a farmer. Forty years ago or more, he was united in marriage with Miss Elise [illigible] daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. [illegible] them was born seven children; these are: Mrs. Erna, wife of John Lauterback of near Schulenburg; Fritz Prilop, Schulenburg; Gertrude, wife of Herbert Gebert, O'Quinn; Ernst, Jr., of Houston; Charles and Misses Laura and Adele at the family home.
Thursday afternoon at one o'clock, the body was taken to the Williams' Creek cemetery, where Rev. Richter committed it to earth and paid a tribute to this good, departed citizen. He also leaves one brother, Heinrich Prilop of Bluff and four grandchildren.
ADOLPH G. PSENCIK
Seguin Gazette-Enterprise, August 30, 2006
Adolph G. Psencik born in Fayette County, Texas on Dec. 12, 1918, died on Aug. 29, 2006, at the age of 87, after a short illness. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Edna. He is survived by his daughters, Virginia Psencik, and Kathleen Rose Williams and husband Gordon; grandchildren, Donna Park, Lori Korus and Cheri Bishop and husband Kenny, Andrew Hardy and wife Rebecca, Robyn Litton and husband; great grandchildren, Chelsea Park, Ashley Eaton, Austin Eaton, Mary Lynn Rager, Leslie Brooke Hardy.
He was a veteran of WWII, active in the American Legion Post 245, Germania Bowling League, KJZT, and a member of St. James Catholic Church.
Memorial Contributions may be made to St. James Catholic Church.
Visitation will be Wednesday, Aug. 30, from 5-9 p.m. with a rosary starting at 7 p.m. The burial mass will be on Thursday, Aug. 31 at St. James Catholic Church at 9:30 a.m. with entombment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in San Antonio. Arrangements are under the direction of Goetz Funeral Home.
Contributed by Connie Sneed
AGNES HRNCIR PSENCIK
The La Grange Journal, April 2, 1936, pg. 1
Mrs. Agnes Psencik Dies Friday Night at Plum, Aged 65
Ill since the first of this year, with flu and attending complications, Mrs. Agnes Psencik, widow of the late Albert Psencik, Sr., died at plum last Friday night, aged 65 years, 2 months, and 6 days. Funeral was held Monday, with interment at the Catholic cemetery.
Deceased was born in Czechoslovakia, and emigrated to America with her parents when 10 years old, she had lived all the remainder of her life in Fayette County. Bereft of her husband in 1930, she carried on and managed her home and property until stricken with illness.
Surviving her are one son, Albert Psencik, Jr., of Plum, and three daughters, these are Mrs. Millie Fojtik, Plum; Mrs. Lillian Kostak, Shiner; Miss Sophie at home; there are six grandchildren. Four sisters and two brothers also survive. The brothers are Joe Hrncir of La Grange and John Hrncir of Taylor; the sisters are Mrs. Anton Vasek, La Grange; Mrs. John Holotik, Taylor; Mrs. Haynie Barnhill, San Antonio; Mrs. Louis Kocourek, Houston.
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FELIX MAT PSENCIK, SR.
Schulenburg Sticker
Thursday, February 6, 1997
Felix Mat Psencik Sr.
Felix M. Psencik Sr. of the Cistern community passed away Thursday, Jan. 16 in a Smithville hospital at the age of 93.
He was born July 9, 1903 in Bastrop County, the son of the late Adolph and Rosa (Ziegelbauer) Psencik. On Oct. 3, 1927, he and Christine Michalik were married at St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church in Barton Creek by the Rev. John Anders. He attended one-room country school and was a retired farmer and rancher. According to his family, “He was also a wonderful neighbor, always willing to help anyone in need.” He was a member of St. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Cistern and also a member of KJT Society No. 65.
Rosary was recited on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Marrs-Jones Funeral Chapel in Smithville, and was recited by Sister Louise Miksch of Hostyn.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, Jan. 19 at 1 p.m. at St. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Cistern by the Msgr. Stanley Petru. Burial was in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Smithville.
Offertory gifts were carried by two granddaughters, Lisa Steinmann and Tamra Psencik, and two great-grandchildren, Caitlin Steinmann and Jeffrey Ryan Psencik. Scripture readings were given by two grandsons, Wayne Psencik and Jeffrey Psencik. Eucharistic minister was his brother, William Psencik. Altar server was Ed Hughes.
Survivors are his wife of 69 years, Christine Psencik; three sons and daughters-in-law, Leo and Evelyn Psencik of Cistern, Carolyn and Felix Psencik Jr. of San Antonio, and Johnny and Phyllis Psencik of Eagle Lake; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Adolph and Edna Psencik of Seguin, and William and Edna Mae Psencik of Cistern; two sisters, Rosa Vacek of Smithville and Emma Stryk of Schulenburg; and four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Lad Psencik and Max Psencik.
Pallbearers were his grandsons, Wayne Psencik and Jeffrey Psencik; and nephews , Larry Psencik, Michael Psencik, Kenneth Zelka and Harold Black.
JOE PSENCIK
The La Grange Journal, Thursday January 17,1935
DIED MONDAY
Joe, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Psencik of Plum, died Monday morning. The remains were laid to rest at Plum, Tuesday morning at 9:00 o’clock, Rev. Father Heinze officiating.
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PFC. OLIVER PSENCIK
DR. EMIL J. PULKRABEK
Galveston Daily News, 4 Nov 1941, page 2
FLATONIA DOCTOR DIES IN TEMPLE
Special to The News.
Flatonia, Tex., Nov. 3. Dr. Emil J. Pulkrabek, 39, of Flatonia, died Monday night at a Temple sanitorium following a lingering illness, according to word received here.
Dr. Pulkrabek, a graduate of Baylor Medical School, had practiced here for seven years. He was a member of the Catholic Church and Flatonia Rotary Club. He came here from Yoakum, Tex.
Survivors are: His wife, Mrs. Loraine Pulkrabek; one daughter, one son, his mother, three sisters and four brothers.
The body was returned here from Temple Monday night. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
SOPHIE VERSTUK PYTLOVANY
Weimar Merciry, 9 Mar 1956, page 1
Funeral Services For Mrs. Pytlovany, 83, Held Monday
Funeral services for Mrs. Sophie Pytlovany, 83, were held Monday morning, March 5, at Hubbard Funeral Home, continuing at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church, Dubina.
Interment was in the church cemetery. Msgr. A. F. Drozd officiated.
Mrs. Pytolovany had been ill about a year when she died last Friday at the home of her son, John Pytlovany, of Route 3, Schulenburg.
Born Oct. 8, 1872 in Poland, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jakub Verstuk. She was married in Poland to Simon Pytlovany in 1893, and they came to this country in 1897, settling at Dubina. She was a member of the Catholic church and the SPJST there.
Surviving her are two sons, Anton of Weimar and John of Schulenburg; one daughters, Mrs. Annie Seibert of Cleveland, Ohio; nine grandchildren and 13 great-greandchildren. Two children and her husband preceded her in death.
Pallbearers were Robert Kosler, Henry Hollek, Joe Kocurek, Eddie Guenther, all of Weimar; Frank Kubena, Schulenburg; and John Kadlecek, La Grange.
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