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WILLIAM (WILLIE) SIMANK

Shiner Gazette, 15 Nov 1899

Mr. Wm. Simank, brother of our townsman, Henry Simank, died suddenly last Sunday at Weimar, of black jaundice. The relatives have the sympathy of friends.

Willie F. Simank, 26 Jun 1875 - 12 Nov 1899, was buried in the Fayetteville City Cemetery. Contributed by Matt Cross

MATTIE SIMMERS

La Grange Journal
Thursday, August 23, 1900

The remains of Mrs. Mattie, wife of W. Simmers, section boss of the S. P. were shipped to Houston on Tuesday morning.  Deceased had been afflicted with malarial fever for about three weeks and died during childbirth on Monday afternoon.  Mrs. Simmers was twenty-eight years old.  Mother and babe sleep in one coffin.

Contributed by Rob Brown

CHARLOTTE SIMMONS

Weimar Mercury
15 Jul 1893, page 2

La Grange Journal: . . . Friday night of last week in this city, Flemming Price shot Charlotte Simmons, his alleged mistress. The ball took effect under the lower jaw and lodged in the shoulder. Dr. R. A. McKinney was called in and did all that medical skill could suggest under the circumstances. The unfortunate woman lingered until Monday and died at 10 a.m. Price was arrested soon after the commission of the crime by Deputy City Marshal Matt Hearne, and lodged in jail. From all the Journal has been able to learn in regard to the facts connected with the commission of the crime, there was nothing said or done by the deceased to justify it, but for fear of embarrassing the administration of justice it will refrain from publishing the facts as stated by the deceased.

JOSHUA GUESS SIMPSON

La Grange Journal
Thursday, December 15, 1938

Joshua Guess Simpson

Eleven o’clock Friday, Dec. 9, marked the passing of Joshua Guess Simpson, one of the last of Fayette county’s pioneers – a beloved old-timer.  Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock, from the home of Mrs. Lula G. Thornton, a daughter, with whom he had made his home for many years.

Mr. Simpson was born in LeCompte, Louisiana, March 13, 1855.  He came to Texas in 1876 and had lived in and near West Point since that time.  In 1884 he was married to Lula Karnes, also of Fayette county.  To this union were born 8 children, of whom 5 are left to mourn their father’s death, as follows: Mrs. Lula G. Thornton, Mrs. W. E. Lee, Mrs. E. R. Young of West Point; D. C. Simpson of Jefferson, and Chas. Simpson of Smithville.  He also leaves 8 grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

To some of his friends Mr. Simpson was affectionately known as “Uncle Josh”, but by most he was called “Papa Dad”, a name lovingly given to him by his grandchildren.  A RELATIVE.

Contributed by Rob Brown

SINGLETARY

La Grange Journal
Thursday, January 3, 1963

F. A. Singletary

Graveside services for F. A. Singletary, uncle of Mrs. Elvis Meiners, were held Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 1, at the La Grange City Cemetery.  Rev. H. T. Flachmeier officiated.

Mr. Singletary, about 64, and a resident of Galveston died Sunday in Bellville.  He was employed by the Santa Fe Railroad.

His wife, Ella, survives.

Contributed by Rob Brown

JULIA LEE SINKS

La Grange Journal, 4 Nov 1904

Mrs. Julia Lee Sinks

Through an oversight THE JOURNAL in its last issue neglected to make mention of the demise of a former resident and most highly respected lady, Mrs. Julia lee Sinks, which sad event occurred at Alvin last week. Mrs. Sinks was well known here and the older generations remember her as a noble, good and patriotic lady, who was identified with the early history of Fayette county, especially LaGrange, and her death is much regretted by all. She was eighty-eight years of age and was ill for only about an hour.

Notwithstanding her age, her mind and memory were very bright, and not long since a couple of lady friends visited her at Alvin and talked over old Texas happenings. Mrs. Sinks very often in the past and up to the last few years wrote interesting articles for the Galveston news about Texas during its early days, and not long since with her own hands she made a beautiful flag and presented it to the Giddings High school. She was a favorite and beloved by all who knew her. May she rest in peace.

Julia Lee Sinks, 18 Jan 1817 – 24 Oct 1904, was the daughter of George and Mary (Morse) Lee. She married George W. Sinks.

THOMAS SLACK

Colorado Citizen
January 29, 1885

Weimar Local Matters

Another good citizen has gone to his reward. Mr. Thos. Slack died at his family residence at Pecan, in Fayette county, of dropsy, on Sunday, 25th inst. Mr. Slack was raised in Fayette county, and was known as a good and substantial citizen. He leaves a wife and quite a family of children, besides a host of friends, to mourn his loss. We hear an appropriate obituary will be written by one of his friends and published. His remains were buried in the Odd Fellows’ Rest in this city last Monday. Peace to his ashes.

Colorado Citizen
February 5, 1885

Obituary

Died, January 25, 1885, of dropsy, at his residence at Pecan, Fayette county, Texas, six miles north of Weimar, Thomas Slack. All that was mortal of him was consigned to mother earth in the Odd Fellows’ Rest, at Weimar, on the 26th of January. It is a sad thing to write an obituary notice of an esteemed friend. It is a solemn thing to stand around the death bed of a dying stranger, and witness the pangs of dissolution; but when monstrous Death lays his relentless clutches upon those that we know and love the awful solemnity of the occasion baffles all description. “Death loves a shining mark,” and when its piercing arrows were aimed at Thomas Slack the fated target was not wanting in splendid brightness. I knew that man better than men commonly know their friends. To express myself in brief, he was true and noble. Being naturally a little eccentric, it required some cultivated acquaintance to appreciate him fully. Those that knew him best loved him most. A few days before his death he told me that he was not afraid to die; that he had done nothing to make him afraid of death. He was a member of the Baptist church, and his practical life was consistent with his professions. He was born in Mississippi, but from early childhood reared in Fayette county Texas; enlisted in the Confederate army at a very youthful age; was a true and gallant soldier; was true and gallant in every station of life that he filled--true to his country, true to his family, true to his friends. Such a man is sadly missed in his community. He leaves a wife and eight children, and many friends to mourn his death. With my heartfelt sympathy for them, I respectfully submit this notice for publication, to the La Grange Journal, and the Colorado Citizen.

Very respectfully,
H. C. QUIN,
Weimar, Texas, Feb. 1, 1885.

Thomas Slack is buried in the Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery at Weimar in Colorado County. Transcribed by Dorothy Albrecht

ARTHUR E. SLADCZYK

The Fayette County Record
March 26, 1968

Sladczyk Rites Here Saturday

Graveside services were held at the La Grange City Cemetery at 11 a.m. Saturday for Arthur E. Sladczyk, 74, of Moody House in Galveston.  The Rev. Frank McElroy officiated.

Mr. Sladczyk passed away at the Veterans Hospital in Houston.  A La Grange area native, he was a long-time resident of Houston where he was a furniture salesman.  He was a World War I veteran and was a member of the Presbyterian Church, American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Surviving are a sister, Mrs. W. B. (Viola) Loessin of La Grange and a brother, Dr. George Sladczyk of Port Arthur.  Two brothers, Otto and Fritz, preceded him in death in the last three months.

Contributed by Rob Brown

AUGUSTE ANNA NOLLKAEMPER SLADCZYK

La Grange Journal, Thursday, June 28, 1934

Mrs. Sladczyk Dies Saturday Morning Interred Sunday

Following months of illness, Mrs. Auguste Anna Sladczyk, widow of the late Paul Sladczyk, died at the family home early Saturday morning.  Thursday she passed into a state of coma, and continued to sink rapidly.  An hour after midnight of Friday she passed to her reward.

Mrs. Sladczyk was born at Cedar, rural section west from La Grange, and was a daughter of Mr. Frank Heinrich and Mrs. Katherine Wilhelmina Nollkaemper, who settled in the Cedar section upon their arrival in Fayette county, from Prussia.  She was born August 28, 1876, and five years later, June 19, 1881 she received the rites of baptism as administered by Rev. Fried. Ernst, pastor of the Philadelphia Lutheran church at Swiss Alp.

She became the wife of Paul Sladczyk, also of the Cedar section, November 9, 1889, the young couple taking up their home on a farm where they continued to reside until 1902 when they removed to La Grange, and the husband engaged in the livery and sale business, later into the feed business.  One child, a daughter, married to C. V. Batot, is the result of their union.  Mr. Sladczyk died November 16, 1928.

Beside her daughter, Mrs. C. V. Batot, and husband and grandchild, Paul Joe Batot, there are five brothers and two sisters, these are:  Rudolph Nollkaemper at Shiner; Otto and Julius Nollkaemper of La Grange; Louis of Schulenburg and Will of Flatonia; Mrs. Mary Koether of Poth, Wilson county and Mrs. Robert (Emma) Frank of San Antonio.  There are many nephews and nieces.

Sunday afternoon at 4:00 o’clock, funeral services were held at the family home on Colorado street, and the body taken to the new cemetery for burial.  Rev. R. Heise officiated at the home and the grave.  Extensive family connections, many sympathetic friends over the county and at La Grange, the attendance upon the last rites was very large.

The Journal extends to the only child, a daughter, and her husband, and the brothers and sisters, sincere sympathy in this hour of sorrow.

Contributed by Rob Brown

EMILIE EHLERS SLADCZYK

The La Grange Journal
Thursday, August 17, 1933

Mrs. Emilie Sladczyk

Although ill for the past four weeks, the sudden end of her earthly pilgrimage came as a severe shock to the friends of Mrs. Emilie Sladczyk, wife of Hy. Sladczyk of La Grange, who died at the family home Saturday night.  Coming so soon after her husband’s brother, V. C. Sladczyk who died three weeks ago, relatives feel the loss the more, of a loving friend and aunt, as well as do the husband and children of a loving wife and mother.

Peaceful was her end, seated in a chair, a slight gasp and the soul winged its flight to yonder shore; in shocked silence her children gazed at the stilled form, and sought to recall her last words, and her usual greetings of welcome.  Grandmother Sladczyk had ended her life’s journey with a resigned willingness that is admired by all who witness the calm manner in which the patient accepted the inevitable.

The body was viewed by friends of many years, by friends of the family both here and from other points, all Sunday, Sunday evening and Monday.  Monday afternoon funeral services were held at the family home, Rev. Chas. Nash officiating.  Immediately after the ceremony, in accordance with the expressed wish of the deceased, the body was taken to San Antonio, and cremated.

Mrs. Sladczyk, whose maiden name was Ehlers, brother to Hugo Ehlers of La Grange who died last year, and Wm. Ehlers now living in San Antonio, was born in Schleswig, Holstein, Germany, and came with her mother and two brothers, to America, at the age of 13 years.  The family resided in this county and in the year 1878, she was united in marriage with Henry Sladczyk of near Ammansville.  The Sladczyk family continued to reside on the farm until about fifteen years ago, when they removed to La Grange, and after improving the old home, located in the large residence formerly owned by John T. Harwell.  Beside her husband she is survived by her three daughters: Mesdames John Berry, Max Melcher and Lee Koenig of La Grange, and one son, V. H. Sladczyk; there are five grandsons, these are: Chris. and John Berry – sons of  Mr. and Mrs. John Berry – Robt. Lee and Max Allen Melcher, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Max Melcher and Victor Lee Koenig, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lee L. Koenig, of La Grange.

For more than fifty-five years a happy wife and mother, witnessing the rearing of her children to maturity and her grandsons coming to visit with her and enjoying her blessings and kind consideration; for more than fifty years a companion to her faithful husband, now past three score years and ten.  The first break in the immediate family; parting is inevitable, one likes to postpone the dissolution as long as possible, yet it comes; a vacant chair is tilted to remind those left behind, that mother has gone to her eternal rest.

The Journal offers its sincere sympathy to all.

Contributed by Rob Brown

FRITZ SLADCZYK

The La Grange Journal
Monday, January 15, 1968

Fritz Sladczyk

Funeral services for Fritz Sladczyk, 70, were held Sunday, January 14, at 3:00 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in La Grange with officiating.  Burial was in the La Grange City Cemetery under direction of Koenig Funeral Home.

Mr. Sladczyk passed away in St. Mary’s Hospital in Port Arthur on Saturday.

Born in Bluff, Texas, on January 12, 1898, the son of V. C. and Margaret Willrich Sladczyk, he was a member of the American Legion and a World War 2 veteran.  He was employed with the Farmers Lumber Co. here for many years and was a life- - -

Survivors include one sister, Mrs. W. B. (Viola) Loessin of La Grange; and two brothers, Arthur Sladczyk of ---- Sladczyk of Port Arthur.

One sister, Mrs. Sam Sengelman, and a brother, Otto, preceded him in death.

Contributed by Rob Brown

HENRY SLADCZYK

La Grange Journal
Thursday, November 30, 1944

H. J. Sladczyk - 88

Another of the old landmarks of La Grange, H. J. Sladczyk, aged 88 years, 7 months, and 11 days, died Wednesday, November 22d.  Funeral services were held in the chapel of the Koenig Funeral Home, Friday, at 3:00 p.m., by Rev. Guy B. Duff, after which the body was taken to San Antonio and cremated.

Uncle Henry Sladczyk was one of the pioneer German settlers of Fayette county; though born at Shelby, in Austin county, the son of Capt. and Mrs. V. C. Sladczyk, with only a brief time spent there, the family came to Fayette county where the deceased spent his entire remaining years.  Sturdy, a farmer by choice, he prospered and until his death, lived among his friends and reared an interesting family.  Mrs. Sladczyk died in August 1933.

Surviving are the following sons and daughters: V. H. Sladczyk of La Grange; Mrs. John F. Berry, Mrs. Lee L. Koenig and Mrs. Max Melcher of La Grange.  Sisters surviving him are Mrs. Hugo Ehlers, Mrs. Arthur Koehler of La Grange; Mrs. Adolph Kehrer of Schulenburg and Mrs. Wm. Ehlers of San Antonio; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive.   

Contributed by Rob Brown

MARGARETHA WILLRICH SLADCZYK

The Fayette County Record
January 3, 1956

Mrs. Sladczyk Dies; Funeral Wednesday

Mrs. V. C. Sladczyk, 83, a pioneer resident of La Grange and area, passed away at Fayette Memorial hospital Monday.

Mrs. Sladczyk, who was before her marriage Miss Margaretha Willrich, was born on the Bluff on Nov. 29, 1872.  She was the daughter of the late Otto Willrich and Miss Anna Kloss.

They were married in the Bluff community on Oct. 22, 1890.  Mrs. Sladczyk was bereft of her husband on July 31, 1933.  The deceased was a devoted member of the Presbyterian church.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p. m. at the Koenig Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Martin officiating, and internment will be made in La Grange city cemetery.

She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. W. B. Loessin of La Grange and Mrs. S. S.  Senglemann of Houston; four sons, Otto of Yoakum, Fritz of La Grange, Arthur of Houston and Dr. George Sladczyk of Port Arthur; one. sister, Miss Rita Willrich of La Grange; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.

Contributed by Rob Brown

OTTO SLADCZYK

The Fayette County Record
December 22, 1967

Otto Sladczyk Rites On Friday

Otto Sladczyk, retired Texas Highway department employee, passed away Wednesday at Fayette Memorial Hospital at the age of 76.

Funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Frank McElroy Jr. of here and Rev. Max Ecke of Yoakum officiating.  Burial will be in the La Grange City Cemetery under direction of Koenig Funeral Home.

A son of V. C. and Margarey Willrich Sladczyk, he was born the Bluff on August 4, 1891, and married Miss Tillie Struve here on April 17, 1917.  They lived in Yoakum for 38 years.  Mr. Sladczyk having been a 40 year machinist with the Highway Department until he retired.  Mrs. Sladczyk preceded her husband in death on March 9 of this year.

The deceased, who lived here the past nine months, leaves one sister, Mrs. W. B. (Viola) Loessin of La Grange; and three brothers, Fritz of La Grange, Arthur of Galveston and Dr. George Sladczyk of Port Arthur.  A sister, Mrs. Sam Sengelmann preceded Mr. Sladczyk in death.

He will remain at the Koenig Funeral Home until noon Friday.

Contributed by Rob Brown

OTTO SLADCZYK

The La Grange Journal
Thursday, July 25, 1929

Died At His Home Last Friday Afternoon

Otto Sladczyk, Sr., aged 69 years, 3 months and 5 days, dropped dead at his home several miles out from La Grange last Friday afternoon at about 5:30 o’clock.  Deceased had been in failing health for several years, but was of that grim determination to ever make a fight against the grim reaper, and try to get well.  The body was brought to the city by the undertaker and taken to the home of his brother-in-law, Arthur Koehler, and there the funeral was held Sunday morning, 9:30 o’clock, and interment occurred at the Williams creek cemetery.

Otto Sladczyk was of a very quiet and unassuming nature, the son of the late Capt. Sladczyk, early settler of the county.  He never married but lived out at his farm home and followed the life of an easy-going farmer.  He is survived by four sisters: Mrs. Wm. Ehlers of San Antonio, Mrs. Adolph Kehrer, Schulenburg; Mrs. Hugo Ehlers and Mrs. Arthur Koehler of La Grange, and two brothers, Hy. and V. C. Sladczyk of La Grange.

Industrious in his earlier days, he managed to accumulate enough of the world’s offering to keep him comfortable.

Contributed by Rob Brown

PAUL SLADCZYK

La Grange Journal, Thursday, November 22, 1928

Death Followed Quickly

Paul Sladczyk, aged fifty-four years, four months and two days, died early Friday morning at the family home on Colorado street.  Truly, a shock to his family and to his many relatives and friends.  We stated, on information given us, in our last issue that he was improving rapidly, recovering from the slight stroke of apoplexy, and that he would be with his friends again.  It was not to be, he was again stricken on Thursday afternoon, late, and lingered until the early morning of Friday.

Paul Sladczyk was a man we ever felt was a good citizen to have among us; he had the happy faculty, ever so pleasing; of meeting old and young, boy and girl, with a smile and had won the friendship of all who knew him.  Of that disposition that never failed even in the most trying period, he lived among his neighbors and friends, with his interesting family of wife and daughter, a welcome citizen.  It is superfluous to state, that he wil be sadly missed.  Rather young to have fallen so quickly; his place of business on Colorado street, next to the City Garage, was a mecca for those who, of an evening late always congregated and chatted, and it was also the place of business where service was prompt.

Never forward in his manner or habit, but willing to assist whenever called upon, his services were frequently demanded.  He was, in the correct sense of the word, a good pal to lean to, and one we could depend upon, when needed.  He leaves, as his chief mourners, his widow and an only child, a daughter, Miss Lillian.  There are three brothers, Otto of Bluff and Hy. and V. C. of La Grange; and four sisters, Mrs. Wm. Ehlers of San Antonio, Mrs. Hugo Ehlers and Mrs. Arthur Koehler of La Grange, Mrs. Adolf Kehrer of Schulenburg, who are mourning over his early going.  In addition to these, there are a large number of other relatives.

Saturday afternoon the body was taken to the new cemetery for interment, Rev. R. Heise, who adminitered the rites of confirmation seven years ago, officiating, and paying a worthy tribute to the departed.  The attendance of relatives and friends was very large, from over the county, from out of the county and from city.

We bid him sleep peacefully; our regret at his going will help little; to his mourning widow and daughter and other relatives, we offer our sincere sympathy.

Contributed by Rob Brown

ROSALIE NAVRATH SLADCZYK

The La Grange Journal
Thursday, March 1, 1923

Another Goes To Sleep

Tuesday night, as though drifting into peaceful slumber, Mrs. Rosalie Sladczyk, widow of the late Capt. Victor Sladczyk of the Williams Creek section, stretched her weary limbs and passed to her reward.  She died at the home of her son-in-law, Arthur Koehler, from whence the funeral will be held this, Thursday morning at ten o’clock.  Friends, relatives and acquaintances of the survivors are respectfully requested to attend the funeral.

Mrs. Sladczyk was born in Gleivitz, Oberschliesen, Germany, in 1835 and became the wife of Capt. Sladczyk in the year 1855, later in the same year they, in company with Mrs. Sladczyk’s parents emigrated to America and landed at Galveston, from where they continued the journey to Fayette county, locating near Round Top.  Here Mrs. Sladczyk’s parents died.  After two years of residence at Round Top, Mr. and Mrs. Sladczyk removed to Bluff settlement and resided near that point in the county until the year 1905, when Captain Sladczyk died.

There are eight living children, three preceded her in death.  These living children are H. J. Sladczyk, La Grange; Mrs. Wm. Ehlers, San Antonio; Otto Sladczyk, Bluff; Mrs. Hugo Ehlers, V. C. Sladczyk, Mrs. Arthur Koehler, Paul Sladczyk, La Grange and Mrs. Ad. Kehrer of Schulenburg.  In addition to these she leaves thirty-one grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.

The Sladczyk family is one of the oldest in the Bluff section of the county.  The late Captain Sladczyk was a Confederate war veteran and one of the highly respected citizens of the county.  One of the three dead children died very early in life, the other two were Mrs. Fritz Vogt of La Grange and Mrs. Nollkaemper of near La Grange.  Mrs. Sladczyk was 87 years, 6 months and 7 days old at the time of her death.  The interment will take place at Williams Creek cemetery.

Contributed by Rob Brown

TILLIE STRUVE SLADCZYK

The Fayette County Record, March 14, 1976

Mrs. Sladczyk 71, Interred Saturday

Funeral services for Mrs. Otto Sladczyk 71, of Yoakum were held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at The First Presbyterian Church here and burial followed in the La Grange City Cemetery.

Prior services were held at the Buffington Funeral Home in Yoakum at 10 a. m. Saturday.

Mrs. Sladczyk, a native of La Grange, passed away Thursday at Yoakum. The deceased, nee Tillie Struve was born Dec. 21, 1895, as the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Leo Struve.  She had resided at Yoakum with her husband for a number of years.

Survivors include her husband and two brothers, Louis and Frank Struve both of La Grange.

Koenig Funeral Home assisted with local funeral arrangements.

Contributed by Rob Brown

VICTOR C. SLADCZYK

La Grange Journal, August 3, 1933

News came to the relatives and was quickly conveyed to his friends, that V. C. Sladczyk, one of our good citizens, and constable of this precinct at the time, had died at Port Arthur, Monday afternoon.  Superfluous to say that the news was received with expressions of genuine regret.  Mr. Sladczyk was 68 years, 3 months and 7 days old.

V. C. Sladczyk was born and reared on a farm not many miles from La Grange, and was a son of the late Capt. And Mrs. V. J. Sladczyk, pioneer settlers of the Ammannsville community.  He grew to manhood on the farm, and later engaged in the mercantile business, first here at La Grange and later at Kirtley, eventually returning to La Grange.

Plain, honest, and fair in his decision on all matters, he held the good will and esteem of all who knew him.  To him the friendship of a fellow being was a good asset and in his general conduct and demeanor he sought to maintain that friendship.  Prevailed upon, some years ago to enter politics, he made the race for constable, and in that capacity served this precinct for several years.

His health began to decline within the past three years, and that once active and vigorous body was compelled to slacken the usual pace.  Adhering strictly to the medico’s advice, and maintaining a determination to be of service, he traveled on.  His friends well knew of his delicate health but, as it ever is, all hoped that he would be spared to family for many years.

In the company of Mrs. Sladczyk, he left for Port Arthur where a son, Dr. George Sladczyk resides.  It was while in that city that death relieved his lease on life.  The body was brought to La Grange, Tuesday, and from his late home on Jefferson street the funeral was held, with interment at the new cemetery.

Victor Sladczyk was united in marriage with Miss Margrethe Willrich, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Willrich of the Bluff section; he is survived by his widow and the following children:  Otto Sladczyk of Yoakum; Arthur Sladczyk of Houston; Fritz Sladczyk of La Grange and Dr. George Sladczyk of Port Arthur; Mrs. S. S. (Hilda) Senglemann of Houston and Mrs. W. B. (Viola) Loessin of La Grange.  One brother, Hy. J. Sladczyk of La Grange, two sisters, Mrs. Hugo Ehlers and Mrs. Arthur Koehler of La Grange; and two sisters, Mrs. Wm. Ehlers of San Antonio, and Mrs. Ad. Kehrer of Schulenburg, survive.  There are also five grandchildren.

Contributed by Rob Brown

VICTOR H. SLADCZYK

La Grange Journal, Thursday, November 17, 1955

Monument Hill Caretaker Expires

Last rites were held for Victor H. “Monte” Sladczyk, caretaker of Monument Hill State Park for the past eight years, Wednesday, November 16 at 2 PM from the Koenig Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial was in the City Cemetery and the Rev. H. T. Flachmeier officiated.

Mr. Sladczyk, 63, died at the Fayette Memorial Hospital Monday.

Born on September 16, 1886, in Smithville, he was the son of the late Henry J. and Emilie Ehlers Sladczyk.  Mr. Sladczyk resided in La Grange for 44 years and was a life long resident of the county.

Survivors include his wife; and three sisters, Mrs. John Berry, Mrs. Max Melcher and Mrs. Lee Koenig all of La Grange.

Contributed by Rob Brown

VICTOR J. SLADCZYK

The La Grange Journal, Thursday, August 17, 1905

Death of an Old Citizen

Capt. Victor Sladczyk, residing about seven miles south of town, died at the family home Friday afternoon.  The deceased had been in bad health for the past two years.

Mr. Sladczyk was born in Germany, January 7, 1827; came to America in 1855, locating at La Bahia prairie, near Round Top.  Two years later he moved to near this place, where he has resided since.

A wife and nine children – one having preceded him in death survive him.  During the war between the states, the deceased was a captain in the Southern army.

Mr. Sladczyk was one of the founders of the Teutonia hall; also one of the organizers of the Farmer's Mutual Fire Insurance society, and since its organization has held the office of secretary.

“Captain,” as he was familiarly called, was a man of many friends – admirer of a noble character; a man of sterling worth, and who by thrift and enterprise, had built up a neat competency.  The funeral occurred Saturday afternoon, and was very large; the remains were laid to rest in the Williams Creek cemetery.  Peace to his ashes.

Contributed by Rob Brown

ADALIA SLADEK

The La Grange Journal, February 27, 1936, pg. 6

Died in Taylor

Relatives here received a message Monday, telling of the death of Mrs. Henry Sladek, who died in Taylor. Mr. and Mrs. Sladek formerly lived in Fayetteville, on the Gresser farm. Friends of Mrs. Sladek and friends of the family were sorry tohear of her death and deeply sympathize with the husband and children. Burial was in Taylor.

Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed

EDWARD J. SLOVACEK

Colorado County Citizen, February 2, 1994

Slovacek, Edward J.

Edward J. Slovacek, 96, of Columbus, died Monday, Jan. 24, 1994 in Columbus.

Born Aug. 27, 1897 in Halsted, Texas, he was the son of Paul F. and Frances (Macuda) Slovacek. On Nov. 6, 1960, he married Augusta Moeckel. Mr. Slovacek was a farmer and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Frelsburg.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 26, at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Mike Burnes officiating. Interment followed in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Henneke Funeral Home, Columbus.

Pallbearers were Charles Slovacek, Eric J. Singer, James Slovacek, Leslie J. Singer and Frank Singer.

Mr. Slovacek is survived by a brother, Jerome H. Singer of Columbus and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife on Feb. 23, 1977.

Contributed by Brenda Simek

FRANCES MACUDA SLOVACEK

La Grange Journal
February 5, 1959

Slovacek Rites Held in Ellinger

Mrs. Paul F. (Frances) Slovacek, 86, was interred in the C.M.B. [Fayetteville Brethren] cemetery at Ross Prairie Monday, February 2, following services at the Jecmenek Chapel in Ellinger at 1:30 P.M. Mrs. Slovacek died at her home near Fayetteville Saturday.

The deceased was born on December 7, 1872, near Frelsburg, the former Frances Macuda. She married Paul F. Slovacek who preceded her in death on October 24, 1952.

Surviving are three sons, Edward of near Fayetteville; Charlie of Houston and Jerome of Boling; six grandchildren and one great-grand child.

Contributed by Brenda Simek

PAUL F. SLOVACEK

La Grange Journal
October 30, 1952

Slovacek Rites Held Here Sunday

Funeral services for Paul F. Slovacek, 82, were held at the Jecmenek funeral Home in Ellinger on Sunday October 26, with continued services at the C.M.B. Church. Interment was made in the C.M.B. [Fayetteville Brethren] Cemetery.

Reverend Frank Svoboda of Taylor officiated and Jecmenek funeral Home directed.

The deceased, a retired farmer, was born in Europe on February 18, 1870, and came to this country at the age of six years. He had been a resident of the Ellinger community since that time.

He passed away at his home on Friday, October 24, after an illness of one month.

Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Francis Slovacek; three sons, Jerome of Boling, Charles of Houston and Ed of Ellinger and six grandchildren.

Attending the funeral were Jerry Petrusek and Mr. and Mrs. Kasparek of Needville; Miss Augusta Moeckel and Mrs. Emil Moeckel Frelsburg; Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Jecmenek of Bay City; Leon Jecmenek of Rock Island; Miss Julia Jecmenek , Frank Jecmenek, Mr. and Mrs. John Dedek of Houston and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gates of Houston; Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Strobel and family of Schulenburg; Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jecmenek and family of East Bernard; Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Guthmann and Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Supak and children of Columbus; Mrs. Louis Svoboda of Round Top; Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson and Mr. and Mrs. Biggs of Boling; and Mrs. J. Spacek, Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Spacek and family, Willie Hruska, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Hruska and Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Sommers.

Contributed by Brenda Simek

WILLIAM FRED SLOVACEK

Fayette County Record
Tuesday, April 3, 1984

Slovacek

Funeral services for William “Bill” Fred Slovacek, 74, of Columbus were held March 21 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Columbus with the Rev. Robert Schlortt officiating.  Burial was in Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery.

Mr. Slovacek, who passed away at his residence on March 19, was born at Ellinger on Sept. 19, 1909, the son of the late John and Frances (Bubela) Slovacek.  He married Annie Hayek on Nov. 12, 1935.  He worked as a gravel pit supervisor for Lone Star Industries for 31 years.

Survivors include his wife, Annie Slovacek of Columbus; one daughter, Barbara Brisco of Sheridan; two sisters, Vlasta Findisen of New Bielau and Bessie Kobersky of Weimar; one brother, Albert Slovacek of New Bielau; and two grandchildren, Leah and Dustin Brisco of Sheridan.

Henneke Funeral Home of Columbus was in charge of arrangements.

Contributed by Rob Brown

ANNIE SLUBAR

Weimar Mercury
23 Aug 1912, page 7

News Around Sedan

Mrs. Annie Slubar died last Friday, the funeral services taking place at Dubina Saturday. This old lady was sick for over 4 months. She leaves 2 sons and 4 daughters to mourn her death: Mrs. Parma, Ammannsville; Mrs. Vacek, Dubina; Mrs. Kristek, Flatonia; Mrs. Kukash and Frank Slubar, Houston; John Slubar, Sedan. May she rest in peace.

CILIE SMIDERSKI

La Grange Journal
18 August 1880

Died—At her residence in this town, on the 15^th day of  August, Cilie Smiderski, wife of S. Smiderski, after a long and painful illness.

Contributed by Kathy Carter

CHARLES S. SMITH

Colorado Citizen, 6 Jul 1882, page 2

The remains of Mr. Charles S. Smith, who wounded and captured California Jim, the murderer of City Marshal Johnston, of Laredo, arrived at this place last Sunday night, and were taken to his father's residence near Blackjack Springs, in this county, and buried. Mr. S. came to his death in the following manner. He and another man came upon California Jim, rather unexpectedly and in attempting his arrest was compelled to shoot him. Believing Jim to be dead, he started toward him, when his friend remonstrated with him, telling him he had better shoot Jim again, as he might be only wounded and would kill him if he went near him. Smith remarked that he would not shoot a dead man, and went toward the spot when the latter fired upon him, mortally wounding him. He lingered about two [days] and died. Mr. Smith was formerly a member of Captain Oglesby's company of State troops. His family are entitled to the $500 reward offered by the citizen of Laredo, and we presume it will be paid to them on application made to the proper parties.—Flatonia Argus.

DAINTY DELL WITT SMITH

October 1997

Smith

Funeral services for Dainty Smith, 72, a retired registered nurse of La Grange, were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 12 in the Koenig-Peel & Strickland Chapel with the Rev. Clarence Oestreich officiating.  Graveside services were held at 6 p.m. in the Oatmeal Cemetery in Oatmeal.

Mrs. Smith died Oct. 10 in an Austin hospital.

She was born July 7, 1925 in Rabb’s Prairie near La Grange, the daughter of the late Adolph and Martha (Harbers) Witt.  She was united in marriage with Leslie Smith in San Antonio in 1949.  She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church and was a registered nurse for 53 years, having nursed in Hermann Hospital, Houston, and Fayette Memorial Hospital, La Grange.  She was the school nurse at La Grange ISD for 22 years until she retired.

Surviving are one daughter, Catherine and her husband Don Johnson of Austin; two sons, Lyman and his wife Marsha Smith of Cedar Creek and Martin and his wife Linda Smith of La Grange; and nine grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband and two brothers.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society or the La Grange Little League Association.

Funeral services were under the direction of the Koenig-Peel & Strickland Funeral Home.

Contributed by Diane Schulte

ROSIE KATHERINE SLOVACEK SOMMER

The La Grange Journal
July 3, 1983

Mrs. Rosie Katherine Sommer, 78, of 751 West Travis died Saturday in Fayette Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services were set for Tuesday at 2:30 P.M. at St. Paul Lutheran church. The Reverend Clarence Oestreich will officiate with interment in the La Grange City Cemetery.

Mrs. Sommer was born in Ellinger on November 9, 1905, the daughter of the late Joseph and Katherine (Slovacek) Jecmenek. she was united in marriage with Herbert C. Sommer on September 26, 1926 in Nelsonville. She resided in La Grange since 1945 and had been a cook at the Bon Ton and the La Grange Public School. She was a member of the Ladies Aid of St. Paul Lutheran church.

Survivors include her husband, Herbert C. Sommer Sr. of La Grange; two sons, Herbert C. Sommer Jr. of Hampton, Virginia and John Donald Sommer of Austin; one sister, Mrs. Adelle Strobel of Schulenburg; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by seven brothers and three sisters.

Prayer service is set for this Monday at 7:30 P.M. at the Koening-Peel Funeral Home Chapel.

Contributed by Brenda Simek

BESSIE SORSBY

Weimar Mercury, 24 Jul 1897, pages 4 and 8

Again we are called upon to chronicle the death of another of Mr. R. J. Zimmermann's fmily, and this time it is Mrs. B. Sorsby, the daughter, who, after a two weeks' illness with diphtheria, which was conveyed to her through little Hazel, her daughter, who died with the same disease on the 9th inst. The deceased was 28 years of age, was a kind and affable lady and highly esteemd by those who knew her. Her remains were interred in the city cemetery last Sunday and the funeral services conducted by Rev. J. S. Sullivan of Flatonia and Mr. H. Forres. The Sticker joins friends of the familly in extending condolence in this hour of their sad bereavement.

HAZEL SORSBYE

Weimar Mercury, 17 Jul 1897, page 5

Eagle Lake Advertiser:

Mrs. Bessie Sorsbye, our operator at the Southern Pacific office, wa called home to Schulenburg this week to atten the sick bed of her little daughter, Hazel, who at this writing is very low with dipththeria. Later.—As we go to press we learn that the child died at 4 o'clock Friday morning. Mrs. Sorsbye and the family have our heartfelt sympathy.

JOHN R. SPACEK, JR.

La Grange Journal
Thursday April 5, Page One

City Secretary John. R. Spacek Dies Monday Morn

Hope, held out by the present widow, parents and brothers and friends of the City Secretary of La Grange, John R. Spacek, were blasted Monday morning, when the news was circulated the “Johnnie Spacek had died!”  The news was unwelcome, as Johnnie had many friends in La Grange, and was popular with all classes.

John Spacek was the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. John Spacek, Sr., and was born and reared in La Grange, graduated from the La grange High School, and grew to manhood here; after acquiring his majority he accepted a position with the John Schumacher State Bank as bookkeeper, which position he held for several years, later entering the insurance business, which he continued to practice until his illness of several weeks since.  He was prevailed upon four years ago to enter the race for City Secretary of La Grange, and was elected by a handsome majority.  His announcement for re-election to the office was made a month ago.

Becoming alarmingly ill on Friday March 16, he entered the La Grange Hospital as a patient, and submitted to a surgical operation for bowel obstruction Saturday, March 17.  Given the best possible attention, complications arose despite the successful surgical act, and fighting to the last, he crossed over Monday morning.

He is mourned by his young widow, nee Miss Gladys Koester, and his parents and brothers August H., and Arnold Spacek of La Grange, and a host of friends.

The death of this prominent young man, whose age was 30 years and 6 months, is the third to occur in the Spacek family; two daughters died from the effects of  typhoid fever September, two months before Johnnie was born.

Tuesday afternoon the funeral was held from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Van Horn, with the Rev. Horak of Caldwell officiating.  Interment was held at the new cemetery.  The La Grange Fire Department, of which he was a member, had its committee present, and Chaplain B.F. Harigel spoke at the open grave.

The Journal joins the friends of the two families in offering sincere sympathy.

Transcribed by Connie F. Sneed.

La Grange Journal, April 19, 1934, Page Two

J. R. Spacek, Jr

Resolutions of Respect

Whereas, it has been deemed wise  by the Almighty Father to call from out midst and to His eternal reward J. R. Spacek, Jr and Whereas, the deceased was a faithful member of the La Grange Chamber of Commerce and one recently honored by being placed upon the board of directors; and Whereas, in the passing of J. R. Spacek Jr, the Chamber  and the city of La Grange loses a respected citizen whose pleasant , affable, accommodating and courteous manner won for him countless friends; and Whereas, the passing of the deceased deprives the citizenship of La Grange of a promising young man, his wife of a true and faithful husband, and his parntends of a good and attentive son; therefore, be it Resolved, that the La Grange Chamber of Commerce extends its heartfelt sympathy to the grieving wife and family, and that a copy of these resolutions be sent to them and that a copy be furnished the press.

Respectfully,
Otto Amberg, Secretary,
W. T. Kruez,
Henry W. Mayer
Resolutions Committee

Transcribed by Connie F. Sneed

R. B. SPACEK, Sr.

Colorado County Citizen, 5 Dec 1963, page 10

Funeral Held for R. B. Spacek Sr., 79, Former State Solon

FAYETTEVILLE—Former State Rep. R. B. Spacek, 79, of Fayetteville, who died in a Schulenbug rest home Nov. 26, was buried in the Fayetteville Catholic cemetery after services at 10 a.m. last Friday at the family home and the Catholic church.

Rev. Benedict Mazurkiewicz officiated at the last rites.

Mr. Spacek served 14 years in the state house of representatives, representing Colorado and Fayette counties for a time. He was once a justice of the peace at Fayetteville and was once employed by the Texas Board of Education.

Mr. Spacek was the grandfather of Mrs. Elbert Cassell of Columbus. Other survivors include:

Four daughters, Mrs. Rudolph Kubena of Fayettevilllle, Mrs. Alan G. Weber of Webster, Mrs. Ed F. DeLeon of cuero and Mrs. Doris Diltz of Houston; a son, R. B. Spacek Jr. of Seguin; a sister, Mrs. Julia Wrba of Grange [sic.].

G. E. SPECKELS

La Grange Journal, Thursday, March 11, 1909

G. E. Speckels Dead

G. E. Speckels, who was one of the old landmarks of Fayette County, died at his home in this city Tuesday morning, after an illness that had lasted for two months.  At times his condition became very serious, then he would rally and recover to such an extent that he would be able to meet with his friends, of whom there were many in La Grange.  Upon last Sunday, however, it was reported from the sick room, that the inevitable would soon follow, and on Tuesday he passed to the great beyond.

Mr. Speckels, who was born in Oldenburg, Germany, January 8, 1843, came to this country with his parents, when he was a child of four years, and received his schooling in Warrenton; or the immediate neighborhood.  His parents, who began the life of farmers in the neighborhood of Warrenton, like many of the early settlers, made the trip from Galveston, immediately after landing, in the old fashioned ox wagon, and the days then were as happy as those of the present are to the modern traveler.  When he reached his majority, the subject of this sketch started with small means, and by strict attention to his work, and economical in his business dealing, he accumulated considerable means, which he enjoyed in his later years.

When the war occurred between the states, he enlisted in the Captain Alexander battalion, and saw active service during this long struggle.  After the war he was married in 1867 to Miss Maria Frels of Warrenton.  For many years they resided near Rutersville, but in 1896, he located in La Grange, having built the home in which he lived up to the time of his demise.  Besides his widow, six children, all married but one, and three brothers and two sisters, and nine grandchildren mourn his demise.

From the family residence the funeral was held yesterday afternoon, and the remains were conveyed to the new cemetery and there interred in the presence of a large concourse of relatives and friends, Rev. Heise, officiating.  May his rest be peaceful.

Contributed by Rob Brown

LOUISE SPECKELS

La Grange Journal
Thursday, January 11, 1940

Miss Louise Speckels

Miss Louise Speckels, aged 68 years, 5 months and 15 days, died at her home at Nechanitz, Tuesday, January 9.  She was born July 24, 1871, and had resided in the county all her life.  Funeral services will be conducted by Rev. Carl Baer at 1:00 p.m., Thursday at her home, and burial will be in the Waldeck cemetery; Kroll Funeral Home of La Grange will be in charge.

Deceased is survived by two brothers, Fred Speckels of Nechanitz and Willie Speckels of Waldeck, and two sisters, Mrs. Chas. (Annie) Oeser and Mrs. Walter (Bettie) Oeser of Nechanitz.

Contributed by Rob Brown

EDWARD SPENCER

The La Grange Journal
3 May 1894

DIED - At his home near Cedar Monday, April 30th 1894 Edward Spencer, Born Sept. 9, 1825.

The deceased leaves a wife to mourn his death, to whom The Journal tends its heartfelt sympathy.

Mr. Spencer resided in this county many years and made many friends who will regret his death. His remains were interred in the Cedar Cemetery with Masonic Honors, a large number of the Order went from here to assist in the ceremonies.

PHEBE LEWIS TURNAGE SPENCER

The La Grange Journal
29 Dec 1927

Mrs. Phebe Spencer

Another Mother Responds to the Last Call

On Wednesday afternoon of last week, 21 December 1927, Mrs. Phebe Spencer, aged 84 years, 11 months and 2 days, drifted silently into the last sleep, like a tired child the repose came, and her soul, severing her relations from the bound of mortality, was carried onward, we sincerely believe to the mansion above, the mansion prepared for those who kept the faith. She was united with the Christian Church when a mere girl, and her comforter, through all the years, was He who said, "Come unto me all ye who labour and are heavy laden, and I will give thee rest." Friday afternoon the casket containing the body of a mother and grandmother and a great grandmother, was placed to rest, with Rev. Lathan of the Presbyterian Church, Rev. Lee of the Methodist Church and Rev. Cook of the Baptist Tabernacle officiating. In attendance and witnessing the last rites, were her son, grandson and other relatives, and friends from here and elsewhere. Mrs. Spencer's life was interesting to her relatives and those who knew her intimately. Having experienced, with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John E. Lewis, who came to Texas in the year 1831, many of the hardships that attended the efforts of her parents and other colonists. She knew the value of contentment in her later years and appreciated what to our present generations may be small to cherish.

Her father was one of the patriots who helped to dispel the idea of the Napolean of the West –Lopez De Santa Anna– that Texas would remain under the thumb of the Mexican government, and was with Gen. Sam Houston's army when the Battle of San Jacinto was fought and Santa Anna was later captured. Her relatives were also numbered with the early Texas patriots. Coming to this country to locate, the family for a period of time resided near La Grange. Mrs. Spencer was born in this county, and in the year 1859, 13 July, she was united in marriage with William Turnage, a Tennessean, and La Grange became her home. Here the couple lived until the Civil War called to arms all of soldier age, Mr. Turnage responding. It was while serving the Southern Cause that Mr. Turnage received word of the happy family event, and he secured a furlough, came on to La Grange and saw the child that was born unto them. For a few hours only, however, and then back to the field of conquest. He died near the Mexican border, and his only child, a son, William Lincoln Turnage of La Grange, never experienced the pleasure of knowing his father or lisping the name. Prior to his son's birth, a daughter, Sophie, born 9 March 1861, died 10 July 1861.

Mrs. Spencer, facing the trials thus forced upon her by unseen hands, sought to continue her struggles against the ever present force of adversity, and on 16 February 1868, after the cessation of hostilities and four years after the death of her first husband, she became the wife of Edward Spencer and lived on the farm near Cedar. Mr. Spencer died 30 April 1894, no children being born unto them, and the son, W.L. Turnage, assuming again the agreeable duty of comforting the widow. When Mr. Turnage removed to La Grange, his mother also removed to La Grange, and for a number of years resided on South Jefferson Street, later, a home on her son's property was added to and she lived there until called to rest. Coincidently and yet remarkable, she came back to the spot where she had lived as a bride and died there. The Lewis family was among the early settlers of this county, as were the Turnages; deceased saw the wooded land disappear and fruitful farms respond to the touch of the plow and the hard work of the pioneers; she saw the vacant stretches of land become dotted with cabins and happy homes of those who had come from other states and other countries, and she saw friend after friend join the ever increasing majority, yet remained steadfast, and when her sight began to fail some years ago, lived happily on, with new friends and neighbors, considerate and loving, and the ever present son a daily attendant. Three months ago, she took to her bed, and up to the hour when she sighed and drifted on, the son did what was a duty of love, paying back the debt to her who bore him and struggled against the unyielding influence of hardships and adversity when he was a child.

We seek not to comfort those who are mourning her going by family history chronicling; the mother is ever the best friend of man, and even unto the day when the step is tottering, when the eye loses both its luster and sight, she remains the mother, and where love and devotion remain a cherished possession, the parting is ever sad. Mrs. Spencer had exceeded the usual allotment of life by near to thirteen years, and her departure may have been scheduled without the sanction of the son and grandchildren; she was ever welcome, nothing can swerve one from duty. Her family connections were large, out of a family of twelve children, only two remain, these are: Mrs. Nellie Loe, Dallas; Mrs. Bettie Beck, Austin. One by one they have passed down the valley, Mrs. Spencer's departure reducing the number of three sisters, to two.

The chief mourners are her son, W.L. Turnage, the two sisters above mentioned, her grandson, R.E. Turnage of Lampasas, and the three grandchildren, and Mrs. Turnage of La Grange and Mrs. Turnage of Lampasas. With the large circle of friends of the family, and the good neighbors who ever found time to administer to the deceased during her illness, the Journal offers its condolence to the mourners.

REINHELD H. SPIES

La Grange Journal
January 9,1936

R.H. Spies, Local Business Man Expires Sunday, Aged 50

The unexpected announcement was made Sunday night that R.H. Spies, proprietor of Spies’ Confectionery, had died at his home, after a brief illness.  Few knew that he had been seriously ill. Stricken at the close of last year, his condition suddenly became serious; he died when apoplexy materialized.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the family home in the northern end of the city, Rev. R. Heise, officiating.  He is survived by his widow and two daughters.

Mr. Spies came to La Grange from near Waldeck about 25 years ago, and engaged in business, in a small way, purchasing a fruit market. Bradually he added and then engaged in business on on a larger scale, locating in the then Scholz building, on the corner of Travis and Washington Streets.

A lover of hunting and fishing, he enlarged his confectionery and cold drink business, by adding a lard stock of sportsman’s goods, and enjoyed a very lucrative patronage. He was ever active and a very successful manager.

Four years ago he was stricken with paralysis, and after several months of illness there from, returned to his business duties. When the late illness compelled him to go abed, he was again stricken, dying quickly.

Mr. Spies made friends, many of them; he was popular with both young and old sportsmen, and his place of business was ever their headquarters. Always of a cheerful deposition, attending to what his business required of him, he leaves many here to mourn his departure and to sympathize with his mourning family and relatives

Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed

CLARA MARY BAUMBACH SRALLA

The La Grange Journal
February 27,1936, pg. 6

Died in Crosby

Relatives here were notified Saturday, February 22, of the death of Mrs. Clara Mary Sralla, aged 33 years, who died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Baumbach at Crosby, after a brief illness. Burial was had in the Crosby Catholic cemetery, Rev. Father Reynolds officiated at the Requiem Mass, Sunday.

Suvivors include her husband, E. B. Sralla, one son Edward Morris Sralla, parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Baumbach; three sisters, Mrs. Arthur Roeder, Mrs. Frank Durback and Mrs. Rud. Durback, of Crosby.

Mrs. Sralla, with her parents, formerly lived in Fayetteville where she leaves a host of friends who are sorry to hear of her death, and deeply sympathize with the bereaved ones.

Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed

JOHN SRNENKY

Shiner Gazette, 14 Jun 1899

RAGING AT LA GRANGE.

A Man Drowned -- Rise of Twenty Feet and Still Booming.

LaGrange, Texas, June 8. – The Colorado river is rising rapidly. There has been a twenty-foot rise so far at 6 p. m. The ferry boat at Winchester came through here this afternoon. Several attempts to capture it were unsuccessful.

John Srnenky, a Bohemian 54 years of age, in an attempt with others to capture it seven miles up the river was drowned.

Bridge timber of the Smithville bridge also went down. The current is very swift and carrying a continuous mass of driftwood. The river is still rising.

Contributed by Matt Cross

JOSEPH A. SRUBAR

La Grange Journal, Thursday, October 7, 1948

Joe Srubar Dies After Heart Attack At Ammannsville

Joseph A. Srubar, 61, passed away Tuesday afternoon following a heart attackhe suffered while attending the Srubar-Janacek wedding reception at Ammannsville.

Mr. Srubar was brought to the La Grange Hospital, where he passed away shortly after arrival.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at 8:30 a.m. at the Frank Vecera residence, followed by services at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church at Hostyn.  Rev. Edward J. Jansky will officiate Koenig Funeral Home is directing, and interment will be made in the Hostyn Cemetery.

Mr. Srubar was a lifelong resident of the Hostyn community.  He leaves three daughters, Mrs. Barbara Hone, Mrs. Bessie Baron and Mrs. Cecelia Polasek; three sons, Ignac, Anton and Louis Srubar, all of Galveston; one sister, Mrs. Frank Vecera of near La Grange; three brothers, Frank J., Charles and Anton Srubar, all of near West Point; and five grandchildren.

Contributed by Rob Brown

JOS. STABLER

Hallettsville Herald
September 13, 1900

Last Thursday afternoon Justice C. T. Willrich wa notified that Mr. Jos. Stabler of High Hill had committed suicide. Mr. Willrich at once went out and found Mr. Stabler lying on a cot cold in death with a gunshot wound under his left breast just below the ribs. The deceased had been sick for a few days and his wife was on her way to a doctor while a lady from the neighborhood was there to attend to his wants. For an excuse the suicide sent off this lady to get a fan, at her home, and during her absence he committed the deed. Mr. Stabler was an old citizen of High Hill and was in his 75th year and was known as an upright and honest man. He leaves a widow and two married daughters.--Schulenburg Sticker

Transcribed by Dorothy Albrecht

ELIZABETH MOSER STADTER

The La Grange Journal
Thursday, March 3, 1960

Mrs. Elizabeth Stadter

Funeral services were held at the Koenig Funeral Home chapel here Saturday at 9 a.m. for Mrs. Elizabeth Stadter, 85, who passed away at her home in Hostyn Thursday.

Services were continued at the Holy Rosary Catholic church at Hostyn, with the Rev. Francis Smerke officiating with burial in the Hostyn cemetery.

Mrs. Stadter was born at Erie, Pennsylvania on April 19, 1874, daughter of Adam and Mary Magdalen Hennerly Moser.  She married Joseph Stadter at Erie on Nov. 29, 1899.  Mr. Stadter passed away on March 25, 1911.

Surviving are two daughters, Miss E. Lauretta Stadter, Los Angeles, Calif. and Miss Madalen Stadter of La Grange; one son F. J. Stadter of La Grange.

Contributed by Rob Brown

FRANCES STAGLIK

Yoakum Herald Times, Thursday, Sept. 12, 1940

Mrs. F. Staglik Taken By Death

Mrs. Frances Staglik, 71, died at the home of her son, Jerry F. Staglik, Yoakum, Route No. 3 Friday morning, September 6, (1940).

Mrs. Staglik was born in Czechoslavakia and came to the U.S. in 1905, settling at Shiner. She moved to Live Oak County in 1924 and remained there until a few years ago when she moved to Hochheim community and then about one and half years ago she moved to the home of her son on Route 3.

She was a devoted member of the Lutheran church and was active in church work until health prevented.

Funeral services were held at the cemetery at George West, Texas, at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, and interment was made in the George West cemetery under the direction of the Beck Mortuary of Yoakum.

Mrs. Staglik is survived by the…[remaining obituary is torn away].

Joseph Staglik, 41, and Franciska Staglik, 40, were living in Precinct 3 of Lavaca County on April 26, 1910. Their place of birth is Austria-Bohemia. Living with them were daughters Franciska, 12, Anna, 8, and Mary, 7, and sons Jaroslav, 2, and Charles, 6 months. Joe died in Live Oak County on Sep 3, 1935. The Texas Death Index has Frances’ death occurring in Denton County on Sep 6, 1940. Contributed by Rebecca Herder.

JAMES LOUIS (BUNK) STAGNER

Weimar Mercury, 12 Sep 1896, page 4

SHOT IN THE FACE.

J. C.[sic.] Stagner Killed Three Miles South of Smithville.

Smithville, Bastrop Co., Tex., Sept. 7.—J. L. Stagner was shot and killed this evening three miles south of here at Primm's gin. Will Null, son of constable Null, who was assassinated several weeks ago at Muldoon, is under arrest. Stagner and other parties had been arrested, accused of the killing of Null, and Stagner was out on $500 bond. This evening Will Null, in company with two other men, rode up to the gin and called for Stagner. Some one advised Stagner to run, as he was not armed, but he refused to do so. The contents of a shotgun were emptied into Stagner's face, killing him instantly. There were several witnesses to the shooting. Stagner was a man of family and Null is a young man about 17 years of age.

LaGrange, Tex., Sept. 7.—News has just reached this city of the killing of Bunk Stagner at Primm Switch. Stagner was one of the parties charged with the killing of ex-Constable Null, the father of Will Null, who is only a boy. No facts of the killing at present have been obtained. Stagner leaves a wife and several children. This makes the third man killed by reason of hostilities between the two parties.

More information about the Stagner/Null murders can be found at Footprints of Fayette article, "The Murder of Constable Charles Hendrickson Null", and the True West article, "Few Questions Were Asked of a Stranger".

WILL STAGNER

Weimar Mercury, 5 May 1894, page 2

LaGrange, Texas, May 2.—This evening at about 1 o'clock Tom Burge, who lives near Muldoon, went out to look for some hogs that had strayed from home. He had gone but a short distance when some one shot at him from ambush. He looked in the direction from which the shots came, and, seeing a party behind a tree, opened fire, the result of which is that Will Stagner was shot through the abdomen and died. Shortly afterward, seeing another party concealed, he shot again, inflicting a flesh wound on a young man who had been in the employ of the Stagners. There were other parties with Stagner, but they took to the woods. This is the statement made by Burge.

The sheriff and posse have gone to the scene of conflict and returned with Burge and the young stranger who was with Stagner. The officers state there are four or five balls in the tree behind which Stagner was said to have been found and marks of some wild shots fired in the direction of where Burge is reported to have stood.

It is said that the stranger who was with Stagner made no statement other than that it was a general fight and that he shot several times at Burge. The homicide is supposed to be the result of some indictments that were found against the Stagners and Burge for cow and horse theft and in which Burge had become a witness for the state.

AGNES ELIZABETH STELZIG STANZEL

The Schulenburg Sticker, April 10, 1969

Mrs. F. C. Stanzel Rites Held Tuesday

Funeral services for Mrs. F. C. Stanzel, nee Agnes Elizabeth Stelzig, were held from the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Chapel Tuesday, April 8 at 9 a.m. with continued services at St. Rose Catholic Church at 9:15 a.m. Rev. Al Padalecki officiated at the Mass and graveside services with burial in St. Rose Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Rodger Bubinik, Ray F. Kusey, Wm. J. Farek Jr., Edgar Anders, H. C. Shine, Frankie Stanzel, Adolph Gerlich and Otto Zwernemann.

Mrs. Stanzel was born Jan. 1, 1878, at Fayetteville as the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Heintschel Stelzig.  On Aug. 16, 1900, she was united in marriage to Frank Stanzel at Fayetteville. The couple settled in Schulenburg where she resided the remainder of her life. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Mrs. Stanzel, 91, succumbed April 5 in Youens Memorial Hospital, Weimar, terminating a lingering illness.

Survivors are a daughter, Mrs.Lydia Redwine, Schulenburg; two sons, Alton Stanzel of Gonzales and Frank Stanzel of Houston; a brother, Frank Stelzig of La Grange; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Her husband preceded her in death in 1962; also three brothers, Joe, Walter and Oscar Stelzig and a sister, Miss Mary (Mamie) Stelzig.

Submitted by Sandra Long Anders

AGNES (STANZEL) STANZEL

The Schulenburg Sticker, August 14, 1969

Last Rites Held for Mrs. Agnes Stanzel

Mrs. Agnes Stanzel, 86, succumbed Sunday morning, August 3, in Renger Memorial Hospital, Hallettsville. Although confined to a wheel chair, Mrs. Stanzel was in relatively good health until becoming seriously ill two days prior to her passing.

Funeral services were held from Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Chapel Tuesday, August 5, 9 a.m. with continued services at St. Rose Catholic Church at 9:15 a.m. Rev. Al Padalecki officiated at the Requiem Mass and interment was in St. Rose Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Robert Stanzel, James Stanzel, Teddy Stanzel, Clarence Stanzel, Edwin Srubar and Bernard Berger.

Mrs. Stanzel was born July 4, 1883, at Middle Creek as the daughter of Frank and Ludmilla Kainer Stanzel, prominent pioneer settlers of the High Hill community. In May 1905, she was united in marriage to Edward Stanzel at High Hill and the couple settled in the Schulenburg area. After the death of her husband in December, 1918, Mrs. Stanzel moved to Schulenburg.

She was a member of the St. Rose Catholic Church.

Survivors are three sons, Joe, Reinhart and Victor Stanzel, all of Schulenburg; seven grandchildren and fourteen great-grandchildren.

She was also preceded in death by two step-sons, Edward and Herman Stanzel.

Submitted by Sandra Long Anders

ANNA WINKLER STANZEL

The Schulenburg Sticker, May 19, 1950

Mrs. Ferd Stanzel Dies Wednesday

Mrs. Ferd. Stanzel, nee Anna Winkler, age 77 years, passed away at her home here about 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday. She had been in ill health for about a month.

Mrs. Stanzel was born in this section as the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Winkler. She was united in marriage to Ferd. Stanzel and this union was blessed with three children, all of whom survive, namely Hugo Stanzel and Mrs. Ferd. Seidenberger of this city and Mrs. Joe Polk of Channelview. Surviving also are five grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Mrs. Stanzel was a member of the St. Rose Church and the Christian Mother’s Society.

Funeral services will be held the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home at 8:45 a. m. Friday morning, followed by Mass at the St. Rose Catholic Church at 9:00 a.m. with interment in the St. Rose Catholic Cemetery.

The Rosary will be recited on Thursday evening at 8:15 at the Funeral Home.

Submitted by Sandra Long Anders

EDWARD JOSEPH STANZEL, JR.

The Schulenburg Sticker, October 18, 1940

Edward Stanzel, Age 47 Passed Away at LaGrange

Edward Stanzel, lifelong resident of Fayette County, passed away at the La Grange Hospital last Thursday, October 10, after an illness of about six weeks. Death was due to pneumonia.

Mr. Stanzel, age 47, was born on September 21, 1893, and was the son of Edward and Adelheit Stanzel. On October 11, 1916, he was united in marriage to Stephanie Seidenberger. They made their home near Schulenburg where Mr. Stanzel was engaged in farming. He was a devout and untiring worker in the Catholic Church, and served as trustee.

Funeral services were held from the family home, Saturday, October 12.  Father Leo Goretz was in charge of the burial services. Interment was in the St. Rose Catholic Cemetery.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Stephanie Stanzel; his stepmother, Mrs. Agnes Stanzel; four children, Leo, Anita, James and Theodore; and four brothers, Herman, Victor, Reinhart and Joe.

Pall bearers were:  Hugo Stanzel, Charlie Kunz, Henry Ripper, Cyril Janacek, Alfred Stanzel and Anton Fritsch.

We offer heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family in the loss of this fine christian man.

Submitted by Sandra Long Anders

FERDINAND STANZEL

The Schulenburg Sticker, Friday, June 14, 1935

FERD. STANZEL DIES SUDDENLY AT FAMILY HOME

Ferdinand Stanzel, life-long resident of this city, passed away quietly last Sunday morning, following a short illness.

Deceased was born near High Hill on October 14, 1870, where he spent his youth. Later moving to Schulenburg, the family resided east of town where they were eye witnesses to the laying of the first railroad track in this vicinity.

In 1893 he was united in marriage to Miss Anne Winkler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Winkler, and to this union were born three children, all of whom survive.

Mr. Stanzel was a highly respected, honest, upright citizen and gentleman, who made countless dependable friends every day of his life through his cheerful disposition and optimism. He raised his children to be honest, God-fearing, upright citizens and as a father he gave them a worthy heritage. Surely Schulenburg is the poorer since his passing.

Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock with Rev. F. S. Wolf officiating and burial was in the St. Rose Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Annie Stanzel, one son, Hugo Stanzel, two daughters, Mrs. Ferd. Seidenberger and Mrs. Joe Polk; one sister, Mrs. Ottmar Kallus, and five grandchildren, besides a large concourse of other relatives and friends who mourn his passing.

To the bereaved survivors the Sticker in common with the many other friends of the family, tender it’s deepest sympathy in their bereavement.

Active pall bearers were: Eddie, Herman, Victor, Rhienhart, and Joe Stanzel and Joe Kallus. The honorary pallbearers included:  F. K. Schindler, Judge E. R. Voght, Adolf Gansky, Joe Seidenberger, Herman Stanzel, Henry Guenther all of Weimar. Frank Guenther of Weimar, Chas. Sengelmann, Ad Kehrer, Frank Pesek and Rudolph Schrammn, of Garwood.

Submitted by Sandra Long Anders

FRANK C. STANZEL, SR.

The Schulenburg Sticker, March 8, 1962

F. C. Stanzel Sr. Rites Read Monday

Frank C. Stanzel Sr., retired, of 217 Kessler Avenue passed away at the Youens Hospital in Weimar Friday, March 2, terminating an illness of two years.

Funeral services were held from the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Chapel Monday, March 5 at 8:45 a.m. with continued services at the St. Rose Catholic Church at 9 a.m. Rev. Eustace Hermes officiated at the Requiem Mass and graveside services in the St. Rose Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Ray Kusey, G. McMillan, Henry Bohlmann, Hollis Massey, Anton and Frank Stanzel, Otto Zwerman and Virgil Adamson.

Mr. Stanzel, age 88 years, 1 month and 11 days, was born January 21, 1874, in Schulenburg where he resided all his life. On August 19, 1900 he was united in marriage to Miss Agnes Stelzig at Fayetteville. He was a member of the St. Rose Catholic Church.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Agnes Stanzel of this city; a daughter, Mrs. H. C. (Lydia) Shine Sr. of Houston; two sons, Frank C. Stanzel Jr. and Alton Stanzel, both of Houston;  a sister, Mrs. Paul Bohlmann of Schulenburg; four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Submitted by Sandra Long Anders

FRANK J. STANZEL

The Schulenburg Sticker, April 2, 1981

Frank J. Stanzel Rites Held

Frank J. Stanzel, 69, of Lafayette, La., died in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Lafayette on Tuesday, Mar. 24, at 3:30 p.m. after an extended illness.

Funeral mass was held at 9 a.m. Thursday, Mar. 26 at the Martin & Castille Chapel in Lafayette. Interment was in the St. Rose Catholic Cemetery in Schulenburg at 4 p.m. Friday, Mar. 27.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Frank Stanzel, the former Marie Ruth Romero of Lafayette, La.; a son Franklyn Charles Stanzel, also of Lafayette; three daughters, Mrs. Harold (Evelyn Claire) Clausen of Centerville, La., Mrs. Don (Carolyn Marie) Allen and Miss Marilyn Ann Stanzel, both of Lafayette; and 12 grandchildren.

Mr. Stanzel, a native of Schulenburg, was the son of the late Adolph Stanzel and Mary Evelyn Matula Stanzel. A former resident of Franklin, La. For twenty years, he had resided in Lafayette for the past 10 years and had retired from Cabot Corp. after twenty years of service.

Rosary was recited at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Mar. 25, at the funeral chapel. In lieu of flowers, the Stanzel family requests donations be made to your favorite charity. Martin & Castille Chapel in Lafayette, La. Was in charge of funeral arrangements.

Submitted by Sandra Long Anders

FRANK K. STANZEL, SR.

The Schulenburg Sticker, Friday, August 3, 1923 

Frank Stanzel, Sr.

Frank Stanzel, probably one of the oldest citizens around here and one of the best loved, passed through the valley of the shadow into the realm above last Saturday, July 28th.

Deceased was born at Pohl Moravia, Austria, in 1836. In 1867 he was married to Miss Ludmilla Kainer. In 1867 he immigrated to near High Hill where he bought a farm and resided until 1882, he then bought a farm in the Middle creek section where he lived until God’s messenger claimed him. After the death of his beloved wife in 1916 he made his home with his son, Joseph. The remains were laid to rest in the High Hill cemetery in the presence of a very large number of mourning relatives and friends, Father Schweller officiating.

He leaves to mourn his loss two sons, Frank and Joseph, two daughters, Mrs. Emma Berger and Mrs. Agnes Stanzel. Three of his children preceded him in death. He also leaves 20 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

To these the Sticker extends its sincere sympathy.

Submitted by Sandra Long Anders

HERMAN STANZEL

The Schulenburg Sticker
January 28, 1960

Herman A. Stanzel Rites Held Thursday

Herman A. Stanzel of 301 South St., Schulenburg, passed away at the family residence January 19 following a lingering illness since 1951. He was retired and had reached the age of 62 years, four months and twenty-eight days.

Funeral services were held from the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Chapel January 21, at 8:45 a.m. with continued services at the St. Rose Catholic Church. Rev. Eustace Hermes officiated at the Requiem Mass and last rites and burial was in the St. Rose Catholic Cemetery.

Pall bearers were James Stanzel, Hugo Berger, Hugo Stanzel, Ray Kusey, Leo Jahn, F. Steiber and Hugh Frietsch.

Mr. Stanzel was born on August 21, 1897 in Schulenburg as the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Stanzel. On October 3, 1922 he was united in marriage in Schulenburg to Mary Louise Fritsch and had lived in this community all his life. He was a member of the St. Rose Catholic Church, American Legion and was a veteran of World War I.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Mary Stanzel of Schulenburg; a son, Clarence E. Stanzel of Liberty; his mother, Mrs. Agnes Stanzel of Schulenburg; three brothers, Victor, Reinhart and Joe Stanzel of Schulenburg and three grand children, Melinda Sue, Clarissa Ann and Chris Alan Stanzel.

Submitted by Sandra Long Anders

HUGO STANZEL

Schulenburg Sticker
Thursday, May 21, 1970

Last Rites Held for Hugo Stanzel, 68

Hugo “Dutch” Stanzel, retired Schulenburg area farmer-cattleman, succumbed May 8 in Youens Memorial Hospital, Weimar, terminating an illness of four months.

Funeral services were held from the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Chapel Saturday, May 9, at 10:30 a.m.  Rev. Walter Simpson, pastor of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, officiated at the last rites and burial was in Schulenburg City Cemetery.

Pallbearers were members of the Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department.

Mr. Stanzel, lifetime resident of Schulenburg, was born here Feb. 21, 1902, as the son of the late Ferdinand and Annie Winkler Stanzel.  On May 12, 1951 he was united in marriage to Miss Ruth Vogt in Schulenburg.  He was a retired member of the Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Department and at the time of his passing had reached the age of 68 years, 2 months and 7 days.

Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Ruth Stanzel of Schulenburg and two sisters, Mrs. Ferdinand (Agnes) Seidenberger of Schulenburg and Mrs. Joe (Annie) Polk of Channelview.

Contributed by Rob Brown

JOSEPH F. STANZEL

The Schulenburg Sticker
Friday, March 10, 1944

Joe Stanzel Buried At High Hill Tuesday Morning

Joe F. Stanzel, aged 70 years, passed away at the Hallettsville Hospital on March 4, after an illness of about 2 years.

Mr. Stanzel was a life long resident of Fayette County, having been born as the son of Frank and Ludmilla Stanzel on August 22, 1874 at High Hill.  He was reared in that section and in 1899 was united in marriage to Ludmilla Ripper at the High Hill Catholic Church. As a child he joined the Catholic Church and has been a devoted and faithful member since that time. He was also a member of the St. Josephs Society of the church. He was one of the first members of the High Hill Mannerchor and seldom missed an opportunity to sing with that group. He had been a farmer all his life and worked hard, yet he never complained. About 7 or 8 years ago he retired and about 5 years ago moved from the Middle Creek section to the High Hill area. Three weeks ago he became seriously ill and was taken to the hospital where every thing possible was done to prolong his life.

Funeral services were held from the family residence on Tuesday, March 7, at 10:00 a.m. followed by services at the High Hill Catholic Church with Msgr. H.  Gerlach officiating. Interment was in the High Hill Catholic Cemetery.

Pall bearers were Herman, Victor, Joe and Robert Stanzel, Bernard Berger and Alfons Ripper.

Surviving are his wife; 4 daughters, Mrs. Frank Muenster, Jr., of Schulenburg, Mrs. Anton Demel of Pep, Texas, Mrs. F. J. Schmidt, Mrs. Rudolf Winkler and Mrs. Benno Demel, all of Schulenburg; one brother Frank Stanzel of Middle Creek; one sister, Mrs. Agnes Stanzel of Schulenburg, and 15 grandchildren. Three sisters preceded him in death.

Schwenke-Baumgarten were in charge of arrangements.

We join the many friends of the family in offering our sincere sympathy to the bereaved.

Submitted by Sandra Long Anders

LEO STANZEL

The Schulenburg Sticker
Friday, December 13, 1940

Leo Stanzel To Be Buried Saturday

Leo Stanzel, about 18 years of age, passed away at the family home this Thursday morning about ? o’clock. He had not been in the best of health and a doctor was summoned but by the time he arrived at the Stanzel home, the young man had passed away.

Leo was the eldest son of Mrs. Stephanie Stanzel. He is survived by his mother; one sister, Anita, and two brothers, James and Theodore.

Funeral services will be held from the home of Mrs. Agnes Stanzel here in Schulenburg at ? o’clock on Saturday, December 14, followed by services at the St. Rose Catholic Church. Interment will be in the St. Rose Catholic Cemetery.

It will be remembered that Edward Stanzel, father of Leo, passed away on October 10 of this year.

The heartfelt sympathy of the entire community is extended to the bereaved relatives on this sad occasion.

Submitted by Sandra Long Anders

LUDMILLA RIPPER STANZEL

The Schulenburg Sticker
Friday, April 3, 1953

Mrs. Joe Stanzel Interred At High Hill Wednesday

The funeral services for Mrs. Joe Stanzel, nee Ludmilla Ripper, were held from the residence of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Schmidt, on Wednesday, April 1, 1953, with continued service at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church at High Hill at 9:30 a.m. Rev. Albert Henkes officiated and interment was in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Gaulbert Demel, Elmer Muenster, Florian Demel, Willie Dittrich, Alfons Ripper and Walter Ripper.

Mrs. Stanzel was born on November 9, 1877, as the daughter of Joseph and Aloisia Ripper and had lived in this section of the country all her life. She was united in marriage to Joseph Stanzel at High Hill on November 6, 1899, and to this union five daughters were born, all of whom survive. She was a devout member of the St. Mary’s Catholic Church at High Hill and of the St. Ann’s Society. She had been ill for several months and passed away at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Schmidt, where she had been living for the past several months, on Monday, March 30, 1953. She had reached the age of 75 years, four months and nineteen days.

Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Frank (Frances) Muenster, High Hill; Mrs. Anton (Margaret) Demel, Littlefield, Texas; Mrs. Frank (Adie) Schmidt, High Hill; Mrs. Rudolf (Ella) Winkler, and Mrs. Beno (Elsie) Demel, Schulenburg; one sister, Mrs. Fred Dittrich and one brother, Edward Ripper; eighteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Her husband preceded her in death several years ago and two sisters and three brothers also preceded her in death.

Submitted by Sandra Long Anders

MARIE JUENGER STANZEL

The Schulenburg Sticker
Friday, March 6, 1936

FORMER RESIDENT OF SCHULENBURG LAID TO REST

Mrs. Charles Stanzel, aged 66, passed away at her home in Aransas Pass on Thursday morning, February 27, following an illness of several year’s duration.

Deceased (nee Miss Marie Juenger) was born in Austria, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Juneger. She came to this country with her parents at the age of three years. The family settled in Fayette County. In 1886 she was united in marriage to Mr. Charles Stanzel at the St. Rose Catholic Church in this City by Rev. Bruecklyn. She had been a resident of Aransas Pass for approximately 25 years.

Surviving are her husband, Charles Stanzel; five daughters, Misses Wallieta, Hattie and Aurelia Stanzel and Mrs. R. C. McGrath, all of Aransas Pass.

Funeral services were held in the Sacred Hearth Catholic Church in Aransas Pass Friday morning, February 28, Rev. J. Hagemann officiating. The funeral cortege arrived in Schulenburg at 4 P.M. Friday and services were held at the St. Rose Catholic Church with Rev. A. Frische conducting the services. Interment was in the St. Rose Cemetery.

Pallbearers were:  Chas. Bohlmann, Alton Stanzel, Henry Bohlmann, Frank Schindler, Ed. Russek and Joe Stanzel, Jr., of Hallettsville.

The Sticker, in common with the family’s many other friends, bereaved in the loss of their loved extends sincere sympathy to the one.

Submitted by Sandra Long Anders

REINHART “BULL” STANZEL

The Schulenburg Sticker
June 27, 1996

Reinhart “Bull” Stanzel

Reinhart “Bull” Stanzel, 81, passed away at Colorado-Fayette Medical Center in Weimar on Saturday, June 22 at 4 p.m. He resided at 1101 Kessler Ave.

The funeral on Monday, June 24 at 11 a.m. at St Rose Catholic Church was conducted by the Rev. Tim Kosler and the Rev. Richard Toye, S. J. Burial was in the church cemetery.

Pallbearers were Kyle Stanzel, Chase Stanzel, Brent Hackley, Bob Ennis, David Ennis, Patrick Ennis, James F. Maroney III, Ted Stanzel and James Stanzel. Named as honorary pallbearers were Edwin Ryba, Frank Krecmer, Jimmy Pavlik, Louis Kunetka, C. A. Pennington and Johnny Balcar Jr.

The rosary as led by the Rev. Toye on Sunday, June 23 at 7:30 p.m. at Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home.

The son of Edward and Agnes (Stanzel) Stanzel, he was born Aug. 23, 1914 in Schulenburg. He attended St. Rose Elementary School, Schulenburg High School, Victoria Junior College and Rice University. On April 15, 1944, he married Jane Maroney at Holy Rosary Church in Houston.

A lifelong resident of Schulenburg, he was a supervisor at Victor Stanzel Inc. and a member of the Roman Catholic Church. He enjoyed gardening, sports, card games and bingo.

Surviving him are his wife; two daughters, Bettejane Eastman of Dallas and Ginger Bosl of Schulenburg; and son, Robert Reinhart Stanzel of Lake Jackson; a brother, Victor Stanzel of Schulenburg; and six grandchildren.

Preceding him in death were his parents, along with a brother, Joseph Stanzel.

Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Submitted by Sandra Long Anders

LOUIS STASNY

La Grange Journal
Thursday, February 15, 1934

LOUIS STASNY PASSES

Citizens of Fayetteville were indeed shocked when the news as telephoned to them that “Louis Stasny died.”  The message came from the home of Mrs. John Stasny, his aged mother, Sunday and seemed incredible at first reception.

The Sunday previous many had greeted Louis on our Streets, and to all appearances he was in sound health.  Stricken last Wednesday, with pneumonia, he took to his bed, but the efforts of both medical man and loving relative could not thwart the purpose of the Grim Reaper.  He died at the home of his aged mother, Sunday.

Louis Stasny was 35 years of age when he gave up the battle; he is survived by his aged mother, two sisters, and three brothers; he was one of our successful farmers and, had numerous friends who were always happy to meet with him.

Tuesday morning the body was taken to the Catholic Church where Rev. Jos. Klobouk conducted services and mass; interment was held at the Catholic cemetery.

May Louis Stasny rest in peace; our deepest sympathy to his mourning relatives.

Transcribed by Connie F. Sneed

BENNIE STAVINOHA

Weimar Mercury
28 Jun 1935, page 3

BENNIE STAVINOHA DEAD.

Another invasion of death occurred at the hospital Sunday afternoon; Bennie Stavinoha, four-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Stavinoha and a patient at the hospital for a week, was claimed by the Reaper. The funeral was held at the Hostyn Cemetery Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. Paul P. Kaspar officiating. The Journal offers to the mourning relatives of the departed its sincerest sympathy. — LaGrange Journal.

JOSEF STAVINOHA

Weimar Mercury, 8 May 1897, page 5

Mr. Jos. Stavanoha [sic.], an old, respected and good citizen of Ammansville [sic.], died at the family residence in that city last Saturday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock, afer a long and painful illness. Mr. Stavanhoha was a kind, generous-hearted man, possessed friends where he was known, and his death is deeply lamented. He leaves a wife and several children, to whom we extend sincere sympathy.

JOSEF F. STAVINOHA

Weimar Mercury, 10 Jan 1930

Death of An Old Time, Honored Citizen

Mr. J. F. Stavinoha of Ammannsville passed away at the home of his children, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Hluchanek of this city, Sunday night about 10 o'clock, after a comparatively brief illness of some form of heart trouble.

Funeral arrangements were made and the body transported to Ammannsville, where it was laid to rest Tuesday morning in the Ammannsville Cemetery. Rev. A. Raska officiating in the presence of a large gathering of mourning relatives and friends.

Mr. Stavinoha was born Oct. 12, 1858, and died Jan. 5, 1930. His widow and eleven children survive. The surviving children are as follows: Mrs. Alois Horak, Albert and Fred Stavinoha of Needville; Emil of Rosenberg, Adolf of Temple, Joseph of Ganado, George of LaGrange, Vaclav and Mrs. Jerome Bohac of Ammannsville. Mrs. Emil Hluchanek and Mrs. Adolf Kristek of Weimar. He is also survived by several brothers and sisters. To all the sincere sympathy of the Mercury is extended.

Receipt of further details of Mr. Stavinoha's life and previous history were promised the Mercury, but due to bad weather and worse roads, this has been delayed, and will be published in next week's issue.

Weimar Mercury
17 Jan 1930

Data Regarding Mr. J. F. Stavinoha's Life

Mr. J. F. Stavinoha of Ammannsville, who did jan. 5th, 1930, in Weimar at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Emil Hluchanek, was buried at Ammannsville, Revs. Szymanski of Weimar and Raska of Ammannsville officiating.

By occupation Mr. Stavinoha was a farmer and carpenter. Some twenty-five years ago he lost one of his eyes while doing carpenter work. All of his children were given a start in life for themselves. About two years ago he moved from his farm to the city of Ammannsville.

Mr. Stavinoha was born Oct. 12, 1858, in Zabrezy, Moravia, Austria, being a son of Peter Stavinoha. He came to Texas at the age of 16 years. He was married to Miss Annie Adamcik Nov. 6, 1879. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary two months ago, on Nov. 4th, 1929. To this union eleven children were born, all of whom survive, as follows: Emil of Rosenberg, Albert and Fred of Fairchilds, Joe of Ganado, Adolph of Temple, George of LaGrange, Jim of Ammannsville, Mrs. Lillie Horak of Needville, Mrs. Mary Hluchanek of Weimar, Mrs. Martha Bohne of Ammannsville and Mrs. Della Kristek of Weimar. Mr. and Mrs. Stavinoha are also the grandparents of forty children. Mr. Stavinoha lost by death three sisters and one brother. Two brothers still survive—Cyril of Jourdanton and Adolf of near Ammannsville; also one sister, Mrs. Agnes Barta of Jourdanton.

Truly a grand, good character has passed from among us!

MARY VACEK STAVINOHA

La Grange Journal
May 14, 1936 pg. 3

Mother’s Day Fails When Death Claims Mrs. Ad. Stavinoha

All preparations had been made to have her children and families present for Mother’s Day, by Mrs. Adolph Stavinoha; then death stepped in and changed the program. Mrs. Stavinoha was found lying in the cow lot at the family home, Sunday morning, where she had gone to milk the cows. A bucket of milk stook on the fence post; evidently she had started toward another cow when stricken. Instead of having her large family connections present for a happy homecoming, they camt to find mother had been called to journey hence.

Tuesday morning the body was buried in the Hostyn cemetery, Revs. Paul P. Kasper of Hostyn, Raska of Ammannsville and Kopf of Muldoon officiated. An immense attendance of relative and friends attested to the great love they have for Granda Stavinoha.

Deceased, whose maiden name was Miss Mary Vacek, was born in Czechoslovaka, and came to America with her parents when five years old. She was united in marriage with Adolph Stavinoha, in 1885, and last fall the couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary. Her husband and the following children survive: Mrs. Frank (Anna) Bohac, Mrs. Chas. (Rosa) Genzer, Mrs. Louis (Mary) Janda, Mrs. Joe (Edith) Kneitz and Mrs. Louis (Martha) Osina of Needville; Frank Stavinoha of Holman, Mrs. Geo. (Lena) Adamcik of La Grange, Mrs. Vojt (Marcellya) Pohac of Ammannsville, Mrs. Will (Bettie) Holub of Schulenburg, Dr. Henry Stavinoha of Shculenburg, Edmund Stavinoha of Ammannsville, Mrs. Joe (Georgia) Sulik of La Grange, and Jerome Stavinoha of Hostyn.

Surviving also are two brothers Joe Vacek of Weimar and Emil Vacek of Moulton; three sisters, Mrs. Anna Sobotik, Frenstadt, Caldwell County, and Mrs. Mathilds Balar of Ammannsville and 39 grandchildren.

Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed

OTILIE DUSEK STEFFEK

La Grange Journal, Thursday, March 17, 1955

Mrs. Otilie Steffek

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Otilie Steffek of Galveston on Thursday, March 10 at 9 AM from the Koenig [Funeral] Home Chapel with continued services at the Ammannsville Catholic Church.  Burial was in the Ammannsville Cemetery.  Father Adolph Janda officiated.  Mrs. Steffek, 58, died Tuesday, March 8 in Galveston.

The daughter of the late Joe and Annie Hrdina Dusek, she was born on Jan. 31, 1897 in Ammannsville.  Her husband preceded her in death.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. G. A. Sweeten of Galveston; one son, Louis Genzer of San Antonio; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Bayer of Ammannsville and Mrs. Annie Osina of Ammannsville; four brothers, Joe Dusek of Weimar, James Dusek of Weimar, Charlie Dusek of El Campo and Vince Dusek of Ammannsville; and three grandchildren.

Contributed by Rob Brown

HENRY STEINHAUSER

La Grange Journal
May 21, 1936 pg. 2

Youth Killed

Henry Steinheiser aged 14 years, was killed at Columbus, Sunday when an automobile crashed into the one driven by his father. The accident occurred near Columbus; Henry was riding on the running board when the crash came.

Transcribed by Stacy N. Sneed

MARY ADELINE STEINMANN

The La Grange Journal
Thursday, May 18, 1933

Mrs. C. H. Steinmann Fatally Injured In Wreck

The shock experienced by close friends of the family of C. H. Steinmann and that of O. T. Willrich, when the news was received by telephone early in the afternoon of Sunday, that the automobile driven by C. H. Steinmann, had turned over three times on the concrete highway about five or six miles from Brenham, and that all occupants were injured, one fatally, can be easily imagined.  It is deploring enough to be compelled to chronicle the incident, without giving a prolonged detail of the accident that claimed Mrs. Steinmann.  The sudden termination of a drive to the Agricultural and Mechanical College at Bryan, which had all the pleasure stored for offering, is sufficient in itself to warrant the mention that it is most deplorable.

Mr. and Mrs. O. T. Willrich and little son, O. T. Jr., and their niece Miss Lorine Kruse, and Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Steinmann had left La Grange early Sunday morning, their destination being College Station where the son of each of the two families are in attendance upon the College.  The trip from La Grange to Brenham was uneventful; after a brief stop, a short meal, the journey was resumed, with Mr. Steinmann at the wheel, Mr. Willrich and son alongside.  In the rear seat on the right side sat Mrs. Steinmann, next to her Mrs. Willrich and Miss Kruse.  We pass the detailed mention except to state that , as told to the Journal, Mr. Steinmann, finding his progress suddenly blocked by another automobile, crossing – the driver of the other vehicle came in ahead of the Steinmann car – the highway, he swerved the car to the opposite side and applied the brakes.  It all happened in a moment.  The Steinmann car ceased to travel naturally, turned completely over three times and finally settled on its side.

All managed to crawl from the wreck except Mrs. Steinmann and Mr. Willrich; the latter was helped to a seat and while still conscious complained of pain and his head dropped onto his breast.  Mrs. Steinmann, partly out of the car was bleeding profusely and her husband, frantic, sought to compel her to speak; blood gushed from her face and head, she lived only a few moments.  All were taken as soon as possible to the Milroy Memorial Hospital at Brenham, where surgical and medical aid was given, but upon examination by the surgeons, it was found that Mrs. Steinmann was beyond all earthly help.  Her body was taken in charge by the Brenham undertaker, and prepared for burial.

Mr. and Mrs. Willrich remained at the hospital, Mr. Willrich, according to all information obtainable, received a dislocated vertebrae and was promptly placed in firm leather bandage, X-ray examination did not disclose a break, but a dislocation; Mrs. Willrich, suffering internal pain and injuries to limb was able to see some of the many inquiring friends, and Miss Lorine, whose foot was cut, was also retained at the Hospital.  Little O. T., the son, escaped injury.  Mr. Steinmann, injured severely by bruise, with possible internal injuries, refused to remain at the Hospital, and accompanied the body of his wife to La Grange, in an automobile, and both the funeral coach and the automobile reached here shortly before eight o’clock.  In care of Dr. Hoch, Mr. Steinmann was put to bed and made as comfortable as possible.

Monday afternoon, Rev. Chas. Nash, pastor of the First Presbyterian church officiated at the funeral.  Mrs. B. C. Westbrook of Dallas, niece of Mr. Steinmann, sang “Abide With Me,” at the home, preceding the religious services.

Interment was held at the new cemetery.  The attendance upon these last rites was very large, the saddened faces gave evidence of the sincere sympathy that all encouraged for the stricken family.

Ladies of the Eastern Star, auxiliary of the Masonic Order, attended in a body, and officers of the auxiliary rendered the beautiful and impressive ceremony at the open grave.  In attendance, also, were the cadets from A&M College, of which Weldon Steinmann was captain.  Flowers, coming from every neighborhood, beautiful emblems, a profusion that was spread out beyond the plat of ground, completely hid the earthen couch.

The active pallbearers were: Geo. E. Lenert, W. W. Few, John Schroeder, Roy H. Giese, P. A. Nikel, Wm. Loessin, Cooney Letzerich and E. H. Moss.  The honorary pallbearers, all friends of the family.

Sunday last was “Mother’s Day.”  To these two families the day had a special meaning, each had a son at the College; the happy expectancy, of pinning a flower on the boys at this College where the day was to be appropriately commemorated is easily imagined.  That pleasure a mother encourages, to witness the presence of her son, and to have been honored with the duty of pinning that flower, unmindful of any other possibility than to arrive at the College, be greeted by their sons, and spend a in accord with the day, is recognized.  Chatting, looking forward to the hour when the exercises were to be held, few hours in genuine happiness, these two mothers were relegating all else, and then – with the swiftness of the arrow the sudden change.  The red flower, to have been worn by Weldon Steinmann, the son, was removed, and the white flower taken.

Mrs. Steinmann, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Willenberg, was born in La Grange, August 26, 1881, the third daughter and the fifth child, and was reared in La Grange.  Her death leaves only one member of the Willenberg family, the eldest son, E. R. Willenberg of Freeport.  She was united in marriage with C. H. Steinmann in La Grange, November 11, 1906, three children were born to this union.  These are:  Chris A. of Dallas, Miss Mildred, and the youngest son, to graduate in June from the A&M College; Weldon.  She is also mourned by two nieces and one nephew.

Mother’s Day!  What destiny could have assumed control on this the day when the offspring had welcomed the hour the recognition of the day could be given.  What can mortals, imbued with the thought that a tribute to the living mother would bring happiness and incite more ennobling deeds on the part of the boy or the girl who experiences the joy to remember her, offer except to encourage the hope that it was so decreed.  Question not, is the rebuke; the Journal editor, ever willing to add to the happiness of those who are so deserving, witnessing the scenes that brighten the eyes of the parent and child and bring a happy beat to the heart, feels the keen loss that this husband and these children experience.  What comfort can the Journal offer to them in this their hour of grief, except to point out the way, and accept the mandate as issued.  Cruel?  When we contemplate the happiness that seemed to have been suddenly elevated to the throne, and witness the cruel change, from laughter to sob, from smile to tears, nothing seems to be at our command.

Let Him who stilled the storm and rebuked it, look upon those who today are bowed in grief and stay the sorrow that has been so heavy.

Contributed by Rob Brown

SADIE STEINMANN

Weimar Mercury
8 Feb 1896, page 2

Died.—Little Sadie, the 4-year-old daughter of mr. and Mrs. John Steinmann, at Swiss Alp, last Saturday night. The remains were interred at the cemetery near Swiss Alp Sunday afternoon, Rev. Kern officiating.

RONALD STEVENSON

La Grange Record, 14 Apr 1987

Stevenson

Funeral services for Ronald Stevenson, 33, of Houston, were held Sunday at 11 a.m. at the Evans Church of God in Christ with Rev. Phillips officiating. Burial was in the La Grange City Cemetery.

Mr. Stevenson died Thursday in Park Plaza Hospital in Houston.

He was born in La Grange March 19, 1954, the son of Luteshia Vaughns Stevenson. Father's name is unavailable. He was united in marriage with Dorothy Keeling July 15, 1975 in Houston. He was a crane operator for Shell Oil Co. and was a member of Lakewood Church in Houston.

Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Stevenson of Houston; two sons, Cedric and Torrance of Houston; three daughters, Naketha and Quechelle Stevenson of Houston and Adele Williams of San Antonio; one sister, Florice James of Austin; one brother, Charles Stevenson of Houston; four uncles and two aunts. He was preceded in death by his mother.

Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. of La Grange was in charge of arrangements.

JOHN C. STIEHL

Dallas Morning News, 28 February 1893

Confederate Veteran.
La Grange, Tex., 27 Feb-- Judge John C. Stiehl, 71 years old and a resident of this county since 1844, died last night. He was a veteran of the Mexican and confederate wars and was largely instrumental in securing democratic supremacy in Fayette county during the reconstruction era. He leaves two sons and three daughters, one of the latter the wife of Hon. A.J. Rosenthal, late republican candidate for congress against Hon. Walter Gresham.

Contributed by Debbie Hanson

HENRY STOEVER

See newspaper articles contributed by Vanessa Burzynski about murder of Henry Stoever.

PAUL STOLL

Colorado County Citizen, 2 May 1963, page 6

Paul Stoll, 63, Retired Gravel Co. Employe, Dies

Funeral services were held yesterday (Wednesday) in La Grange at 2 p.m. for Paul Stoll, 63, who died in Columbus hospital at 11 p.m. Sunday. Burial was in Cedar cemetery near La Grange, the Rev. Raymond Durst of [Rutersville] and E. F. Eilers of Swiss Alp officiating.

Mr. Stoll who had lived in Columbus for the past 7 years, was retired in January, 1962, after 17 years with Thorstenberg Materials co. He and Mrs. Stoll own their home at 503 Front st. Prior to moving here he had been employed with the Freeport Sulphur co. for 23 years. He was a native of Germany, coming to this country in 1913 and first residing in Brenham. He and the former Amanda Naumann of the O'Quinn community near La Grange were married in 1928 in Houston.

His widow survives, along with a son, M. Sgt. Raymond Stoll, stationed with the U. S. Airforce in Anchorage, Alaska, and a daughter, Mrs. Garrett Miller of West Columbuia, and 4 grandchildren. The son is here on leave. Other survivors are 2 brothers, Henry C. and Waldemar Stoll and a sister, Mrs. Frieda Kraus, all of St. Louis.

Pallbearers were Walter Venghaus, Marcus Guthmann, Clarence Bertsch and Wilburn Wessels of Columbus, Ted Schultz of Frelsburg and Raymond Moore of Bleiberville.

ELMER STONER

San Antonio Express, Friday, 30 Dec 1938, page 10

WAR VETERAN DIES (Special Correspondence)

FLATONIA, Tex., Dec. 29.—E. E. Stoner, 53, World War Veteran, died suddenly today. Funeral services will be held Friday with interment here. He is is survived by his widow, three children. Jo Faye, Robert ancl Edward, and one sister.

Elmer Stoner was born 9 Mar 1899 in Earle, Arkansas. He married Pearl Gabitzsh, daughter of Henry and Fanny Gabitzsh of Fayette County. Contributed by Mary Burnett.

JOSEPH STOS

Weimar Mercury, 14 Nov 1952, page 1

FUNERAL TODAY FOR JOSEPH STOS, 84

Funeral services were held this morning, Thursday, from the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home at Schulenburg, for Joseph Stos, 84, of Ammannsville, with continued services at the Ammannsville Catholic Church.

Interment was in the Dubina Catholic Cemetery.

Details of Mr. Stos' life were no available before press time.

REV. JOHN E. STOVALL

Weimar Mercury, 29 Jun 1889, page 2

Died, at LaGrange, June 23d, at 3 [o'clock] a. m., Rev. John E. Stovall, resident pastor of the M. E. church at this place.The deceased had been pastor of the church here for one and a half years, and was greatly esteemed by all who had the pleasure of his acqaintance. He was particularly beloved by his congregation for his earnest christian zeal and piety. He was true to his calling and labored far beyond his physical ability to premote his Master's cause.—Journal.

CLEM STRAWTHER

Weimar Mercury, 28 Mar 1896, page 1

LaGrange, Fayette Co., Tex., March 20.—Clem Strawther, who was executed in ...ille Wednesday, was raised in Fayette county a few miles from LaGrange. The first time he came into notice was in 1891, when he and two companions riding horseback met an elderly white man and knocked him from his horse. He was brought into court for this offense. Six months later he went to the penitentiary from here for burglary. Since his release from prison he had not returned here. His mother resides in LaGrange, as do his brothers. His mother is known as one of the good old ante-war time "mammies." Every boyish trick and act of Strawther gave evidence of a depraved nature. The young man whom the negro assassinated had relatives in this county, being a nephew of the Hon. Joseph Peter, who represented this county in the legislature for two years.—News Special.

AUGUST STREITHOFF

Weimar Mercury, 16 May 1941, page 3

LA GRANGE'S OLDEST NATIVE CITIZEN DIES

La Grange, Texas, May 9. This city's oldest native-born citizen, August Streithoff, 88, was buried Thursday.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Carl Baer with burial in the new City Cemetery. La Grange firemen, led by Chaplain B. F. Harigel, also took part in the rites.

For 75 years Mr. Streithoff was a tinner, retiring only a few months ago. He was a honorary fireman, having been a charter member of the La Grange fire deparment.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Martha Karges Streithoff, one son, Professor Gus G. Streithoff, and two nieces, Miss Theo Moeller and Mrs. Ida Lehmann, both of Dallas.

CLEMENTINE DE LASSAULX STRUVE

La Grange Journal
March 30, 1905

DEATHS RECORDED

Died at Halstead, February 21, of Pneumonia, Mrs. Clementine Struve, aged 60 years. Interment was in the Catholic cemetery at Fayetteville.

Clementine Struve was born in 1846. Contributed by John Todd Koenig

LEO V. STRUVE

Fayette County Record, January 29, 1967

RITES HELD MONDAY FOR LEO STRUVE, 96

Funeral services for Leo V. Struve, who observed his 96^th birthday anniversary last Nov. 4, were held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Koenig Funeral Home chapel.  Services were continued at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Rev. Harry Mazurkiewicz officiating, and burial was in the La Grange City Cemetery.

Mr. Struve passed away Friday at Fayette Memorial Hospital.

Born near La Grange on Nov. 4, 1870, as the son of Louis and Clementine (de Lassaulx) Struve, he lived in Fayette County practically all his life.  He was united in marriage to Miss Ida Fritsch on January 29, 1895 and she preceded him in death on December 4, 1931 as did one daughter, Emma Isabelle Struve Stephenson.  Mr. Struve was a retired farmer, and was married to Mrs. Laura Hanisch nee Schutte on Nov. 29, 1934.

Surviving are his wife of La Grange, daughter, Mrs. Otto (Tillie) Sladczyk, Jr. of Yoakum; two step-daughters, Mrs. J. D. Miles of Eagle Lake and Mrs. Gladys Dibala of San Antonio; two sons, Frank Clemens and Louis Joseph Struve, both of La Grange; three step-sons, John F. Hanisch of San Antonio, Harry E. Hanisch of Smithville, and Leon G. Hanisch of Maysville, S.C.; one sister, Mrs. George Weber of Webster; two brothers, Clemens Amand Struve of Fort Worth and Felix Louis Struve of Palestine; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren.

The rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Koenig chapel.

Contributed by John Todd Koenig

LOUIS JOSEPH STRUVE

La Grange Journal, December 29, 1921

LOUIS STRUVE PASSES; AGED CITIZEN OF LA GRANGE IS CALLED FROM EARTHLY LABORS

We called attention to the fact in last issue that the oil in his lamp of life was fading; Louis Struve, aged 84 years, 1 month and 4 days, died at the home of his son-in-law, Geo. H. Weber, husband of Liane Struve Weber, Christmas Sunday, December 25, closely following in death, Robert Sample, his senior by one year.

Mr. Struve was one of our citizens who possessed many friends, a gentle, happily disposed man, of great intelligence and wonderful vitality.  He had lived in La Grange for many years, and in proximity to La Grange practically all his life since emigrating to this country from Prussia in 1848 with father and stepmother, Heinrich and Minna von Struve, late of Hesse, Germany.

As a farmer and stockman he reared a large family of twelve; his good wife, Clementine de Lassaulx Struve, preceded him in death many years ago, since which time he has resided in La Grange.  To know him was to become more closely associated, he possessed the happy faculty of maintaining the good will and good fellowship of all.  Like the soldier who received his early training he bore his carriage and weight of years with becoming dignity and grace, and his greatest comfort was derived from music, an art he dearly loved and well understood.

The remains were taken to Fayetteville and interred in the Catholic cemetery, where his good wife and her parents rest.  The attendance upon his funeral was very large and comprised many relatives and friends.  Our sympathy to the surviving relatives is offered.

Contributed by John Todd Koenig

VERNON C. STRUVE

La Grange Journal, Wednesday, July 20, 1977

Vernon C. Struve

Funeral services for Vernon C. (Chuck) Struve, 69, of 435 East Colorado were held at 3:00 P.M. Friday, July 15 at the Koenig Funeral Home, Inc. Chapel with Rev. Clarence Oestreich officiating.  Burial was in the La Grange City Cemetery.

Mr. Struve, a World War II veteran succumbed July 13 in Fayette Memorial Hospital.

Born July 18, 1907 in La Grange, he was a son of C. J. (Shank) Struve and Louise Brendle Struve.  A bookkeeper and car salesman.  Mr. Struve was a member of the American Legion and the St. Paul Lutheran Church.  He was a lifetime La Grange resident.

Surviving are a son, Carl Glyn of Slidell, La.; two sisters, Mrs. Glenn Bishop and Mrs. Nolie Frierson, both of La Grange; two brothers, Claude Struve of El Paso and Vic Struve of La Grange; and two grandsons.

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

Contributed by Rob Brown

WESTON STRUVE

La Grange Journal, Tuesday, July 10, 1973

Struve

Weston J. Struve, 63, passed away in John Sealy Hospital on July 4.

He was the son of the late C. J. and Louise Brendle Struve, natives of La Grange and ancestors of some of the first settlers in this area.

Funeral services were held Saturday, July 7, at 10 A.M. from the Crowder Funeral Home in La Marque.

Survivors include his wife, one daughter, Frances Orndrias of La Marque; three sons, Bobby of San Diego, Calif., Weston, Jr. of Texas City, and Raymond of Michigan; four grandchildren; four brothers, Gussie of Corpus Christi, Claude of El Paso, Vernon and Vic of La Grange; and two sisters, Glen Bishop of La Grange and Nollie Frierson of Bryan.

Contributed by Rob Brown

ROSA STUCHLI

Shiner Gazette, 28 Jun 1899

Mr. Joe Macha has recently suffered a double bereavement in the death of two of his sisters, one of whom, Mrs. Veronica Zbavitel, died in Europe May 15, at the age of 58 years. She leaves a husband and six grown children. The other sister, Mrs. Rosa Stuchli, died at Weimar on June 2, aged 53 years and leaves a husband and two children to mourn her loss. Mr. Macha has the sympathy of The GAZETTE and all his friends in his sad bereavement.

Contributed by Matt Cross. Please contact Rox Ann if you have information about whether this is Rosalie Stuchly, who is buried in the Dubina Catholic Cemetery.

ELVERA LEYENDECKER STUCKLY

Colorado County Citizen, March 29, 2006

Stuckly

Elvera (Leyendecker) Stuckly, 93, of Schulenburg, passed away March 7 at Colonial Care Center.

She was born Dec. 2, 1912 in Frelsburg to Adam and Alma Hundt Leyendecker. She graduated from Columbus High School in 1931 and attended the University of Texas at Austin. She married Frank Stuckly in 1938 in Houston and was a member of the Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, Herbert, Jack, Weldon and Clifford Leyendecker, all of Columbus; sister, Zerlina Leyendecker, of Columbus; brother-in-law, Ernest Stuckly, of Albuquerque, N.M.; and nephew, James Tracy Leyendecker.

She was survived by her son, John Adam and wife, Jeanette Stuckly, of Schulenburg; grandchildren, Roger Stuckly, of Seattle, Wash., David Stuckly and wife, Anne, of Spring and Robin Stuckly, of Schulenburg; great-grandson, Braxton John Stuckly, of Spring; sisters-in-law, Henrietta Stuckly, of Schulenburg, Jackie Leyendecker, of Columbus and Margie Stuckly, of Albuquerque, N.M.; great-niece, Nora Lou Cokendolpher, of League City; and a great-great-niece, Tara Peeler, of League City.

Funeral services were at Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home March 10. Interment followed at Schulenburg City Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Russell Leyendecker, Crockett Leyendecker, Smokey Leyendecker and Pet Crawford, all of Columbus; and Joe Cecil Baumbach and John Clinton Hoyt, of Houston.

H. STUDEMANN

Dallas Morning News
15 November, 1887

Death of a Prominent Merchant

Schulenburg, Tex., Nov. 14 — H. Studemann, a prominent merchant of LaGrange, Tex., who was under medical treatment here, died at 5 o’clock this evening after a protracted illness. The deceased was an honorable and honored citizen of Fayette County, where he resided since before the war. His untimely death is mourned by a loving wife and four children, and by a host of friends.

Transcribed by Debbie Hanson

IRENE VOGT STUDLAR

Schulenburg Sticker, Thursday, September 15, 1988

Irene Studlar Last Rites Held

Irene Vogt Studlar of Lubbock, formerly of the O’Quinn community, died Sept. 9 at Lutheran Home in Lubbock after reaching the age of 78 years, 3 months, and 13 days.

The funeral was held Sept. 12 at 2:00 p.m. in the Koenig-Peel Funeral Home Chapel.  The Rev. Robert Lee officiated and burial followed in the Weimar Masonic Cemetery.  Pallbearers were Oscar Strobel, Arthur Strobel, Edwin Berger, Arnold Lath, Herbert Friedrich and Milton Kaase.

Mrs. Studlar is survived by her husband, Joe Studlar of Lubbock; daughter Dr. Gay Lynn Studlar of Atlanta, Georgia; son and daughter-in-law Dr. Don Studlar and Dr. Susan Studlar, both of Danville, Kentucky; sisters Bernice Otto of Pasadena and Elvern Barton of Schulenburg; brother Raymond Vogt of O’Quinn; sisters-in-law Lillie Stewart of La Grange and Anita Loessin of Eagle Lake; brother-in-law Jerry Studlar and wife of Gillette; and two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her sister Elmae Hermann who passed away last year.

Koenig-Peel Funeral Home of La Grange was in charge of the arrangements.

Contributed by Rob Brown

JERRY A. STUDLAR

Victoria Advocate, Wednesday, March 16th, 2005

Jerry A. Studlar - FLATONIA

FLATONIA - Jerry A. Studlar, 93, of Flatonia, died Monday, March 14, 2005.

He was born Oct. 2, 1911, in Witting, Lavaca County, to the late Albert and Anna Hodonak Studlar. He was a farmer and rancher and then was a school bus driver. He worked 18 years as a heavy equipment operator for Karnes City Precinct 3 until his retirement. He was a member of the Yorktown Church of Christ and attended Harmony Baptist Church.

Survivors: wife, Mary Edna Studlar; daughter, Betty Atkinson of Yorktown; son, Laddie Studlar of Hobson; 11 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: daughter, Jeraldine Black; sisters, Lillie Mae Stewart, Anita Loessin, and Agnes Studlar; brothers, Joe Studlar and Rudolph Studlar; and one grandson.

Visitation will begin 4 p.m. today at Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home chapel.

The family will receive visitors 4-6 p.m. today at the funeral home.  Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, the Rev. Tommy Remmers officiating.

Burial will be at Black Jack Springs Cemetery near LaGrange. Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home, LaGrange, 979-968-3121.  Memorials: Yorktown Church of Christ in Yorktown.

Contributed by Rob Brown

MRS. E. STUEDEMANN

Weimar Mercury, 8 Jan 1898, page 2

News Specials: LaGrange, Tex., Dec. 25.—Mrs. E. Stuedemann, aged 57 years, after a long illness, died at her residence of consumption. She leaves four children and a concourse of relatives nd friends.

EMIL SULIK

Weimar Mercury
1 Apr 1927

LAGRANGE MERCHANT KILLED AT CROSSING

LaGrange, Texas, March 26. —Emil Sulik, 37, a prominent business man of LaGrange, was found dead in an automobile wreck near Lena Switch on the Southern Pacific Railroad between Muldoon and West Point. Sulik left town earrly Friday morning in a roadster on a business trip in the Muldoon section. On his way back home at about 2 o'clock Saturday morning in crossing the railroad track at Lena Switch the Southern Ppacific night train struck the rear end of his car, damaging it considerably.

Sulik's skull was fractured. He was picked up by the train crew and taken to Giddings, dying on the way. From there he was brought to LaGrange. The funeral will take place Sunday afternoon at 2 p.m. His widow and two children survive.

ELIZABETH PRIDE SULLIVAN

La Grange Journal
February 1, 1940

Mrs. W. H. Sullivan

Mrs. W. H. Sullivan, one of the pioneer citizens of Fayette county, and for many years in charge of the Sullivan Hotel at Flatonia, with her husband, now deceased, died at her home in that city, Friday of last week.  Funeral services were held Sunday with the Methodist minister conducting the religious service.  She was a devout member of the church and is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Lucy Davenport and other relatives.

Contributed by Rob Brown

ANGELINE FISER SUMBERA

La Grange Journal, Thursday, February 7, 1963

Mrs. Anton Sumbera

Funeral services for Mrs. Angeline Sumbera, wife of the late Anton Sumbera, were held Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home in Schulenburg with continued services at the Ammannsville Catholic Church.  Rev. Lambert Laskowski officiated and burial was in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Sumbera died suddenly at the Youens hospital in Weimar about noon Sunday at the age of 80.

Mrs. Sumbera was born at Ammannsville on Dec. 27, 1882, daughter of Pelegrin and Filomina Vacek Fisher [Fiser] and was married there with Mr. Sumbera on Feb. 1, 1904.  He passed away on Dec. 24, 1932.

Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. George Kallus of Ammannsville; five sons, George of Weimar, Joe of Fayetteville, Jerome of Holland and Jerry and John Sumbera of La Grange; two sisters, Mrs. Tillie Vacek of Palacios and Mrs. Filomina Janak of East Bernard; 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Contributed by Rob Brown

GEORGE SUMBERA

Schulenburg Sticker, 2 Feb 1940

George Sumbera Dies

George Sumbera, age six years, young son of Mr. and Mrs. George Sumbera, was taken in death at the midnight hour between Friday night and Saturday morning, January 27. Death came to him after an illness of some time and while he was a patient in a Hallettsville Hospital.

Funeral services were held at the Ammannsville Catholic Church on Monday, January 29, with Father Raska officiating. Interment was in the Ammannsville Catholic Cemetery.

He is survived by his bereaved parents, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Sumbera, and one sister, The Sticker extends heartfelt sympathy to those who are left to mourn the death of this little boy.

WILHELM C. SUMP

La Grange Journal, 17 Aug 1905

KILLING AT CARMINE.

Carmine, Texas, August 13.—During a quarrel this afternoon B. M. Siebel shot and killed W. C. Sump in W. H. Stuermer's saloon. Siebel used a double-barreled shotgun, shooting Sump in the breast and killing him instantly. Sump, it is said, had a six-shooter on him when killed. People present in the saloon at the time of the shooting say Sump was advancing toward Siebel, applying epithets. Sump was a barber inthis place and Siebel is public weigher and notary public. Both parties have families, and each belonged to the Woodmen of the World. Sump also belonged to the sons of Hermann. Charles Schiege, justic of the peace, held an inquest and the county attorney placed Siebel under $1000 bond.

Petersen photograph of Helena Drawe and Wilhelm Sump contributed by Bettye Lindsay. Wilhelm Sump died at age 38. He was buried in the Carmine Cemetery.

BARBARA STASNEY SURMAN

Victoria Advocate, 16 Sep 1973, page 12A

Mrs. Surman

SCHULENBURG -- Mrs. James Surman Sr., 75, of Schulenburg died Saturday 12:10 p.m. at a local nursing home.

Funeral services will be Monday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Rose Catholic Church in Schulenburg, with Rev. Roger Rubbins officiating.

Burial will be in the Praha Catholic Cemetery in Schulenburg, with Schwenke-Baumgarten in charge of arrangements.

Rosary will be Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home chapel.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Marcella Langhammer of Schulenburg; five sons, James Surman of Moulton, Joe and Ernest Surman of Houston, Herbert Surman of Praha, Dan Surman of League City; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Kuhle of San Antonio, and Mrs. Elizabeth Clem of Port Lavaca; three brothers, Ed Stasny of Beasley, Joe Stasny of Port Arthur, and Anton Stasny of Houston; 31 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Contributed by Matt Cross

JOHN SURMAN

Weimar Mercury, 29 Aug 1963, page 8

John Surman, 92, Buried Thursday In Praha Cemetery

Funeral services for John Surman, 92, were held Thursday, Aug. 22 at Smith Funeral Home in Flatonia and St. Mary’s Catholic Church at Praha, with the Rev. Vaclav Bily of Ganado, step-grandson, officiating at the Requiem High Mass. Assisting was Rev. Marcus Valenta of Praha, who also delivered the sermon. Interment was in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

Mr. Surman died Tuesday, Aug. 20, in Youens Hospital here, after a short illness.

He was born in Velkych Palovicich, Europe, on Jan. 22, 1871, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Surman. He came to this country at the age of 19 and settled for awhile in Pittsburgh, Pa., before coming to Texas to work as a laborer in the Cistern, Flatonia and Moulton area. In 1900 he married Mrs. Annie Branecky Kubena, widow of B. A. Kubena. They lived in the Novohrad community until 1911 when they sold their place and moved close to Praha, where they continued to farm and cook molasses.

Mrs. Surman died in December 1935. In 1938 Mr. Surman married Mrs. Frank (Frances) Culak. She died January 6 of this year, after which Mr. Surman moved to the Flatonia Nursing Home and later to the home of his step-daughter, Mrs. Veronica Bily, where he remained until the time of his death.

He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, a charter member of the Catholic Workman’s Lodge, and past church trustee at Praha.

Pallbearers were Jimmie and Herbert Surman, Vladik Culak, S. A. Kotzur, Gus Matocha and Adolph Fajkus Jr.

Survivors are two brothers, Stephen and Vaclav Surman of Cleveland, Ohio; several nephews and nieces; 13 step-children, 60 step-grandchildren; and 111 great-grandchildren. Two brothers and three sisters preceded him in death.

Contributed by Matt Cross

JOSEPH R. SURMAN

Schulenburg Sticker, 18 Dec 2008, section 1, page 3

Joseph R. Surman died unexpectedly at his home in Houston on Saturday, Dec. 6 at age 81, 3 months, 21 days.

The funeral was held on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 11 a.m. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, with the Rev. Tim Kosler officiating. Interment followed in the Praha cemetery. Pallbearers, all nephews, were Ernest Surman Jr. and Mark Surman, both of Houston; Robert Surman of League City; Richard Surman of Speaks; and Mike Surman and Ron Langhamer, both of La Grange.

Rosary was held on Monday, Dec. 8 at 7 p.m. at Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home, led by Rev. Kosler.

Born in Praha on Aug. 27, 1927, he was the son of James E. and Barbara (Stasney) Surman. He attended school in Praha. For three years, he served in the Air Force in Okinawa, following World War II. A resident of Houston for most of his life, he was retired at the time of his death and had worked for Lone Star Beer in Houston. Mr. Surman was member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Houston.

To his family, he was known as "Uncle Joe." "He loved his brothers and sisters and all his nieces and nephews," his family writes. "He always looked forward to holidays and family gatherings - spending time with family. God bless you, Uncle Joe."

Survivors include a sister and brother-in-law, Marcella and Leon Langhamer of Schulenburg; two sisters-in-law, Gladys Surman of Schulenburg and Margaret Surman of League City; a brother and sister-in-law, Ernest E. Sr. and Bernice Surman of Schulenburg; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his parents; three brothers and a sister-in-law, James J. and Wilma Surman, Herbert H. Surman and Daniel G. Surman; and a sister in infancy, Norma Lee Surman.

Contributed by Matt Cross

ANNA SUSTALA

La Grange Journal, Thursday, February 10, 1955

Mrs. Anna Sustala

Last rites were held Tuesday morning, February 8, at the Koenig Funeral Chapel for Mrs. Anna Sustala of Plum.  Services were continued at the Plum Catholic Church with burial in the Plum Catholic cemetery.  Rev. Lee Moczygemba of Plum officiated.

Mrs. Sustala, 82, was born in Europe on June 26, 1872.  She came to Texas in 1891 and settled in Plum.  In 1896 she was married to Tom Sustala.  He preceded her in death in 1943.

Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. O. L. Allen of Houston, Mrs. Rosie Balusek of Brookshire, Miss Vlasta Sustala of Houston and Miss Julie Sustala of Baytown; three sons, Emil and Tom of Houston and John of Smithville; and five grandchildren.

Contributed by Rob Brown

ANNA STOLAR SVRCEK

La Grange Journal, Thursday, April 14, 1955

Mrs. Frances Svrcek

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Frances Svrcek, 75, of La Grange Wednesday, April 13, at 8:30 AM at the Koenig Funeral Home with continued services at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church.  Burial was in the La Grange City Cemetery with the Msgr. S. A. Zientek assisted by Father Brunner officiating.  Mrs. Svrcek died at her home April 11.

Born on January 1, 1880 in Czechoslovakia, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Frances Olsak Stolar.  She married John Svrcek on November 7, 1899 in Fayetteville.  He died on April 8, 1953.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Rainosek of La Grange and Mrs. Clyde Robertson also of La Grange; four sons, August and Louis f La Grange, Emil of Austin and John of Dallas; one brother Louis Stolar of Fayetteville; nine grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Contributed by Rob Brown

CONSTANCE KAPOSYINSKI SWATLOSKI

La Grange Journal, Thursday, February 7, 1963

Mrs. Constance Swatloski

Funeral services for Mrs. Constance Swatloski, 87, of Ledbetter were held Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 9 a.m. at the Fayetteville Catholic Church.  Services continued at graveside in the Holy Cross cemetery in Houston at 12:30 with Rev. Benedict Mazurkiewicz officiating.  Mrs. Swatloski died at her home in Waldeck on Sunday.

The deceased was born in Poland on Feb. 18, 1875.  She came to this country at the age of 7 years and settled in Bremond Tex.  She had lived in Waldeck for the past 13 years.  Her husband , John T. Swatloski died on Oct. 10, 1930.  She was the former Constance Kaposyinski.

Surviving are two daughters, Miss Agnes Swatloski of Waldeck and Miss Brunnis Swatloski of SanAntonio; three sons, S. M. of Houston and J. A. and Louis T. of Waldeck; 18 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Contributed by Rob Brown

SWESTA

Weimar Mercury
28 Dec 1906, page 8

Flatonia, Dec. 19.—Mr. Swesta met his death here this morning by cutting his throat with a razor while eating breakfast. He was about 40 years old and had been an invalid for nine or ten years.

ANNA SWOBODA

Weimar Mercury
18 Feb 1910

Schulenburg Sticker:
The old people are passing away very rapidly in this section.

This time the Death Angel claims the soul of Mrs. Anna Swoboda, aged 69 years. She was preceded in death by her husband only twenty days, she dying Thursday, Feb. 3. and he Jan. 13. They were married for 48 years.

Her remains were tenderly laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery beside those of her life long companion, Father Mathis officiating.

Deceased is survived by six grown children as follows: Herbert, of Nada; Anton, of Victoria; Pius, of [Wichita], Kan,: Mrs. Gus Miksch, city; Mrs. Frank Miksch, of Freyburg and Mrs. Henry Boehm, of Breslau.

SALAS – SHROPSHIRE

SIMMERS – SWOBODA