Obituaries
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HAAS Infant

Shiner Gazette, 4 Apr 1906, page 1, Menger School News column

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Ad. Haas, a former resident of this community, but now living at Charlottenburg, died last Friday and was buried at the Shiner cemetery last Saturday. The bereaved family have the sympathy of the entire community.

This grave appears to be unmarked. Contributed by Matt Cross

ADOLPH HAAS

The Lavaca County Tribune, Friday, October 16, 1959, page 7

Mr. Adolph Haas Is Buried Wed.

Mr. Adolph Haas died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Henry Schroeder, on the Schulenburg Highway, Tuesday, Oct. 13^th at 2:00 a.m. He was 79 years, 11 months and 13 days of age.

The deceased was born in High Hill Oct. 13^th, 1879. In 1904 he was united in marriage with Emilie Stanzel in Hallettsville. His survivors include his wife, Mrs. Emilie Haas, two sons: Herbert A. Haas of Sugarland and Milton J. Haas of Alvin, five daughters: Mrs. Henry Schroeder, Mrs. W. P. Woods, and Mrs. H. A. Brown all of Hallettsville, Mrs. Louis Havel of Sweet Home and Mrs. Leo Wasserbauer of Sublime. One sister, Mrs. Max Reisig of Alice, Texas. 16 grandchildren are among the survivors.

Funeral services were held Wednesday at 9:15 at Kubena Funeral Home and a Requiem Mass in Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 9:30 a.m. Monsignor Alois J. Morkovsky officiated. Interment was made in the Catholic Cemetery.

Submitted by Sandra Long Anders

FRED VICTOR HAAS

Weimar Mercury, 29 Nov 1920, page 3

Fred Victor, the 8 1-2 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Haas, who live on the Chas. Apelt [Appelt] farm, seven miles north of town, died Tuesday night of diphtheria. The funeral occurred in the Catholic cemetery here Wednesday afternoon. Rev. A. Mathis officiating. Our sympathy is extended to the bereaved parents.—Halletsville New Era.

HUBERT HAAS

San Antonio Express, Saturday, July 29, 1950

HALLETTSVILLE. – Tragedy struck Thursday morning when Hubert Haas, 34, a farmer residing three miles northwest of here, was killed beneath his tractor, which did a backwardflipover.

Haas was found at noon by Mr. and Mrs. Otto Pagel and family, who noticed the overturned tractor as they were passing.  Investigating, they found his body pinned beneath the tractor.

Haas left his farm home Thursday morning to pull logs into a branch near Brown Bridge.  When found, he was crushed beneath the heavy machine, which was tied to a small tree he had been pulling with a cable 40 feet in length.  The flipover occurred just as he started up a slight incline.

Justice of the Peace Oscar Shoemake returned a verdict of accidental death.

Haas is survived by his wife, the former Annie Filla, and their small son; three brothers, Joe, Carl, and John Haas of Hallettsville; four sisters, Mrs. Alvin Schraer of San Antonio, Miss Martha Haas of Houston, Miss Hedwig Haas of Yoakum, and Mrs. Hubert Etzler of Hallettsville.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

HUGO HAAS

Tribune Herald, July 8, 1949

Military Funeral To Be Held For Sgt. "Hugo" Haas

The remains of Sgt. Alphonse A. "Hugo" Haas, 23, who was killed in action in Italy on October 16, 1944, will arrive on the train here Saturday night at 8:30 o'clock relatives were notified here. The body will be taken to the Kubena Funeral Home where it will remain until Sunday morning at 10:00 o'clock, when it will be escorted to the sacred Heart Catholic Church for funeral services. Interment will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Contributed by Regena Williamson

RUDOLPH HAASE

Shiner Gazette, 30 Jun 1897, Moulton News page, column 1

Prof. Rudolph Haas [sic.], who taught school at Baursville the last session, committed suicide Monday morning at 4 o’clock. He left his bedroom and went into another room, locked himself up and shot his brains out with a six-shooter. He was buried Monday evening at the Moulton cemetery. He was a member of the K. of H.

Shiner Gazette, 30 Jun 1897, Moulton News page, column 2

SUICIDED.

The people of Moulton were horrified Monday morning by a report that Rudolph Haas, living south of town behind Hermanns’ park, had killed himself. There was a general rush to the spot and the sad news was found to be only too true. The weapon used was a revolver and death was instantaneous. The deceased was about forty years old and leaves a widow and four children. He was by profession a school teacher and had taught at Baursville. He was given to fits of melancholy and it was while in one of these moods and the rash step was taken which ended his life. Squire Jackson went out and held an inquest over the remains.

Rudolph Haase, 30 Jul 1865 - 28 Jun 1897, is buried in the Old Moulton Cemetery with his wife, Mary Schmidt Haase Richter and her second husband, John Henry Richter. Info from Angelina Kretzschmar. Obituaries contributed by Matt Cross

CHESTER A. HADAMEK

Victoria Advocate, September 21, 1999

CHESTER A. HADAMEK

HALLETTSVILLE --Chester A. Hadamek, 76, of Hallettsville, died Monday, Sept. 20, 1999.

He was born Dec. 30, 1922, in Cuero, to the late August and Justina Scheffler Hadamek. He was a retired carpenter. Mr. Hadamek served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II.

Survivors: daughters, Martha Pederson of Victoria, Lois Henry of Hallettsville, Debra Hadamek of Austin and Frances Smith of Splendora; sisters, Gertrude Heisler of Cuero, Matilda Blain of San Antonio and Flora Jones of Tampa, Fla.; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: wife, Lois Hadamek; stepson, John ''Dick'' Bennett; and brother, Frank Hadamek.

Visitation will be held 5 to 7 p.m. tonight at Buffington Funeral Home chapel.

Services will be 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, the Rev. Terry Horton officiating.

Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery. Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum, 293-2333.

Memorials: Bluebonnet Youth Ranch

Contributed by Rosemary Ermis

LOIS M. HILL HADAMEK

Victoria Advocate, August 11, 1999

LOIS M. HADAMEK

HALLETTSVILLE—Lois M. Hadamek, 85, of Hallettsville, died Tuesday, August 10, 1999.

She was born Feb. 12, 1914, in Yoakum, to the late Richard T. and Fannie Bell Hairgrove Hill. She was a retired shipping clerk for Tex-Tan Leather Company and was a Baptist.

Survivors: husband, Chester Hadamek; daughters, Martha Pederson of Victoria, Lois Henry of Hallettsville, Debra Hadamek of Austin and Frances Smith of Splendora; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: son, John ''Dick'' Bennett; two sisters; and two brothers.

Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at Buffington Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. Terry Horton officiating.

Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery. Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum, 293-2333.

Memorials: First Baptist Church of Hallettsville Van Fund

Contributed by Rosemary Ermis

ROSA HAEUSLER

Shiner Gazette, 11 Oct 1905, Halletsville column

We are sorry to chronicle the death of Miss Rosa Haensler [sic.], the 18 year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Haensler of Breslau. Miss Haensler left only a month ago for Belton, where she entered the Belton Female Collge [sic]. She took typhoid fever and her serious condition was not known until the report of her death was telegraphed to her parents. Miss Haensler was a charming young lady, liked and loved by all who knew her, and we deeply sympathize with the bereaved parents.

Rosa Haeusler, 9 Jan 1887 – 2 Oct 1905, was buried in the Charles Pagel Family Cemetery. Contributed by Matt Cross

KARL HAGEMEISTER

Shiner Gazette, 15 Mar 1973

Karl Hagemeister Placed At Rest

Karl Hagemeister, age 80 years, 6 months and 11 days, passed away Thursday, March 1, 1973 at 3:40 am, at the Trinity Lutheran Home, Shiner, where he had been a resident since March 6, 1969.

Services were held at the Buffington Funeral Home Chapel, Shiner, Saturday, March 3, 1973 at 2:00 p.m.

Miss Sabrina Watzlavick rendered organ selections. In the absence of the Rev. C. C. Grosenbacher, pastor of the United Dr. Martin Luther Church, who was unable to be present, the Rev. Travis Rider, pastor of the First United Methodist Church conducted the services. Comfort to the bereaved was given by him. He spoke of the Christian character of "Uncle Karl," as he was affectionately called, and said he was admired by all who knew him.

Burial was in the Shiner City Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Victor Stindt of Shiner, Gus Bartram of Victoria, Robert Motl and Albert Bartram of Yorktown, William Jr. and William R. Ebert Sr., both of New Braunfels.

Mr. Hagemeister was born August 20, 1892 in Fayette County, son of Johann and Henrietta (Mueller) Hagemeister. In 1903 the family moved to a farm in the Sunset community in Gonzales County north of Shiner and later to Lavaca County in the Midway area. For some 25 years he lived in Shiner and worked as a laborer, doing yard work and gardening He never married.

He was baptized in early childhood in the Lutheran Church and was confirmed April 8, 1906 by the Rev. Wilhelm Dziewas in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Shiner.

Surviving are several nieces and nephews. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.

Preceding him in death were his parents, three sisters , Miss Meta Hagemeister, October 19, 1965; Mrs. Charles F. (Ernestine) Bartram and Mary Hagemeister; four brothers, Henry Hagemeister, November 1, 1965; Louis Hagemeister, November 17, 1969; Herman and Alvin Hagemeister.

Among relatives and friends from out of town attending the services were Mrs. Ben F. McCormick of Warrenton, Mr. and Mrs. Aug. Hoepken, Mr. and Mrs. William R. Ebert Sr., Mr. and Mrs. William R. Ebert Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Erwin Hagemeister, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Bartram, all of New Braunfels, Gus Bartram, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Motl Jr. and family, all of Victoria, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bartram, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Motl, all of Yorktown.

Contributed by Rox Ann Johnson

CARL & SELMA HAGENDORF

Shiner Gazette, 27 Nov 1901

Two Deaths.

Mr. Wm. Haugendorf [sic.] lost two children last week, both dying of diptheria [sic], one a boy 7 years old and the other a girl of 5. A third child was also very low with the same malady.

Carl Hagendorf, 24 Sep 1894 – 13 Nov 1901, and his sister Selma Hagendorf, 24 Jan 1897 – 16 Nov 1901, were buried in the Shiner Sons of Herman Cemetery. Contributed by Matt Cross

ED HAGENS

Shiner Gazette, January 13, 1977

Ed Hagens Rites Tuesday

Eddie Hagens, a resident of Giddings for the past 18 years, passed away at 7:50 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 2, 1977 on his 74th birthday, in Lee Memorial Hospital in Giddings.

The body was brought to Shiner and lay in state at the Buffington Funeral Home were funeral services were held Tuesday; Jan. 4 at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. C.C. Grosenbacher officiating.

Burial was in the Shiner City Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were his two grandsons Mark Hagens and Rodney Spann, both of Shiner: Hugo Schwabe, Jerry Mikes, George Shimek and Edwin Spann, family friends, all of Shiner.

Mr. Hagens, one of four children, was born Jan. 2, 1903 near Yoakum, DeWitt County, Texas, son of John and Gesina (Muelker) Hagens.

On November 6, 1923, he was married to Ella Minnie Heidrich at Dryer. After four years, they moved to Yoakum and than Shiner where they established their home. Three children were born to this marriage union. Mr. Hagens was a construction worker.

Surviving are a son, Harvey Hagens; a daughter, Mrs. Emil (Verline) Spann, both of Shiner: one sister, Mrs. Durwood (Velma) Flemming of Brady; five grandchildren, Rodney and Venetta Spann, Mark, Sharon and Kimberly Hagens, all of Shiner.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jan. 15, 1948; a son Clifton, Sept. 21, 1927; his father, Feb. 25, 1946; his mother, Dec. 30, 1950; one brother, Ervin A. Hagens, Feb. 2, 1976; and a sister, Mrs. Anton (Ottilie) Harbers, June 29, 1972.

Contributed by Ed Neubauer

ELLA MINNIE HEIDRICH HAGENS

The Shiner Gazette, January 23, 1947

Funeral Rites For Mrs. Ed. Hagens

Death came as a tender messenger of relief to the patient, tired, struggling soul of Mrs. Ed. Hagens, Wednesday, Jan. 15, at 4:30 p.m.

Funeral services were conducted from the family home Friday morning at 10 o'clock, with her pastor, the Rev. Edwin Oehlke officiating. A choir of mixed voices, directed by Mrs. Homer Sommerlatte rendered the hymns, "Rock of Ages" and "What A Friend We Have in Jesus". Burial was in the City Cemetery with Otto Heerssen, Walter Goetz Jr., Elo Walters, Raymond Dierksen, Adolf Filip and H.G. Koether serving as casket attendants.

Mrs. Hagens was formerly Miss Ella Minnie Heidrich. She was born in Gonzales County Feb. 10, 1901, and would soon have reached her forty-sixth birthday anniversary.

She was married to Ed. Hagens November 6, 1923 at Dreyer. Four years later they moved to Yoakum and later to Shiner. Three children were born to this union, one son preceded his mother to the grave. Two who are in the home are Harvey and Verline.

Other survivors include her Husband, her grief stricken parents, Mr. and Mrs. Albin Heidrich of Shiner, five sisters and three brothers, Mrs. Clara Lockstedt, Mrs. Neddie Lee Voelkel, Yoakum; Mrs. Helen Joost, Moulton; Mrs. Mamie Rhodes, El Paso; Mrs. Martha Wagner, Shiner; Willie Heidrich, Breslau; Adolph, New Mexico; and Chas. Heidrich, Shiner. One sister preceded her to the grave.

Mrs. Hagens was a loyal member of the Lutheran Church. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the bereaved family and many friends and relatives who mourn the untimely passing of this devoted wife, mother, daughter and sister.

Despite all that medical skill and tender nursing could do, God called her to dwell with Him.

May she sleep peacefully, and may He who had decreed that she be called to rest, comfort those who morn her home going.

A younger brother Paul Heidrich also preceded her to the grave. Contributed by Ed Neubauer

HARVEY ERWIN HAGENS

Shiner Gazette, February 7, 1991

Services held for Harvey Hagens

Harvey Erwin Hagens of Shiner died at 2:20 p.m. Saturday, Feb 2, 1991 at his residence in Shiner at the age of 62 years, 5 months and 7 days.

A rosary was recited Sunday at Buffington Funeral Home.

Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 4, at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church with the Rev. Jerry Caponi officiating.

Burial was in the City Cemetery under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were David Mikes of Houston, Dennis Kutach of Yoakum, Eugene Schaefer of Flatonia, Dr. A.A. Darilek Jr., Randy Schaefer, Ronnie Leck, Rodney Spann and Dana Cimrhanzel, all of Shiner.

Mr. Hagens was born Aug. 17, 1928 in Yoakum to the late Eddie and Ella Heidrich Hagens.

On April 16, 1955, he married Rosalie Kurtz in Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner with the Rev. Thomas Collins officiating. They have been making their home in Shiner.

Mr. Hagens was in the construction business all his live and started H & C construction Co., Inc. in May of 1983.

He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving from 1952-1954. He was a member of The American Legion and the Catholic Church.

Survivors include his wife, Rosalie Kurtz Hagens of Shiner; two daughters, Kim Hagens and Mrs. Bruce (Sharon) Pohler, both of Shiner; a son Mark Hagens of Moulton; a sister, Verline Spann of Shiner; and seven grandchildren, Mikki, Dusty, Dylan and drew Hagens and Cody, Kelsey and Ky Pohler.

He was preceded in death by his mother on Jan. 15, 1947; his father on Jan. 2, 1975; and a brother, Clifton, who died Sept. 21, 1927 at the age of three years.

Contributed by Ed Neubauer

WILLIAM HAHN

Victoria Advocate, November 18, 2013

YOAKUM - William Hahn, age 81, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2013.

He was born August 29, 1932 in DeWitt County to A.A. and Vlasta Mikeska Hahn.  He did custom farming. He was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church, Hermann Sons and Shiner American Legion.

Survivors: wife, Adele Hahn of Yoakum; daughter, Debra Vinklarek (Daniel) of Yoakum; son, Jeff Hahn (Joyce) of Victoria; grandchildren, Lindsey Wyatt (Dustin), Chris Vinklarek(Samantha) and Jacquelyn Vinklarek Cowan (Russell); 7 great-grandchildren; sister, Dorothy Wenzel (James) of Yoakum; brother, Alvin Hahn of Victoria.

Preceded in death by parents; infant son, William Dale Hahn and sister, Willie Mae Pierce.

Visitation 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, November 18, 2013 at the funeral home.  Funeral service at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home with Rev. Jonathan Mielke officiating. Burial at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Pallbearers Jeff Hahn, Daniel Vinklarek, Chris Vinklarek, Russell Cowan and Dustin Wyatt.

Memorials may be given to Holy Cross Lutheran Church or donor's choice.

On-line guest book may be signed at www.thielcooper.com.  Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, 361-293-5656.

 Contributed by Matt Cross

ARNOLD HAJDIK

San Antonio Light, Friday, January 19, 1945

The War department Friday announced the names of 1703 soldiers killed in action, including the following from South Texas:

In the Central Pacific area:

Pvt. Arnold Hajdik, father, Frank Hajdik, Flatonia.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

ADOLF V. HAJEK

Victoria Advocate, 1 Oct 1999

Yoakum - Adolf V. Hajek, 69, of Yoakum, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999.

He was born Aug. 25, 1930, in Praha, to Angelina Havrda Hajek of Flatonia and the late Henry J. Hajek. He was a retired truck driver of Tesoro Petroleum and was Catholic.

Survivors: wife, Viola Frazer Hrabovsky Hajek; daughter, Pamela Farmer of Yoakum; stepdaughter, Shirley Ann Sargent of Shiner; son, Ervin Adolph Hajek of Yoakum; stepson, James Alvin Hrabovsky of Yoakum; mother; sisters, Della Bartos, Lillie Vanicek, Annie Bartos and Rosie Koncaba, all of Flatonia and Emma Welfel of Yoakum; brother, Henry Hajek, Jr. of Benton, Ark.; four grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; and two great-stepgrandchildren.

Preceded in death by: daughter, Betty Jean Hajek; one grandson; and one great-grandson.

A wake service will be 7 p.m. Saturday at Buffington Funeral Home chapel.

Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home, the Rev. Charles Sonnier officiating.

Burial will be at St. Ann's Catholic Cemetery. Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum, (361) 293-2333.

Memorials: Hospice of South Texas or donor's choice.

Contributed by Matt Cross

ADOLPH HAJEK

Galveston Weekly News, 4 Jul 1886, page 3, column 4

Flatonia.

FLATONIA, July 3. - Adolph Hajek, a man about 25 years of age, of late working for F. Kubitjek [Kubicek?], at his gin, was run over and killed by a freight train about 1 o'clock this morning, about 5 miles east of here. No blame was attached to the employes [sic] of the road, as they were running their train 18 miles an hour. The deceased is supposed to have gone to sleep on the track.

Contributed by Matt Cross

AGNES CHOVANETZ HAJEK

Schulenburg Sticker, 2 Sep 1993, page 12

Agnes C. Hajek

Agnes C. Hajek, formerly of Moravia, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 19 at 4:20 p.m. at Lavaca Medical Center in Hallettsville at the age of 96 years, 1 month, 28 days.

She was born on June 22, 1897, to Frank and Rosalie (Fojtik-Konvicka) Chovanetz in the New Kinkler community and attended school there.

On Sept. 25, 1916, she married Alfred Hajek at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church at Moravia.

She resided in Moravia all her life, until her husband passed away in May 1978. Then, she lived with her daughter in Beasley for five years, and spent the next 10 years at Colonial Nursing Home in Schulenburg and Oak Manor Nursing Center in Flatonia.

A rosary and wake service were held on Friday, Aug. 20 at 7 p.m. in the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Chapel. It was led by the Rev. Henry Rachunek of Hungerford-Beasley, who became a close friend of hers while she resided with her daughter.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, Aug. 21at 10 a.m. at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church in Moravia. The Rev. Benton Thurmond, her close friend for many years, officiated.

Dwayne Young and Nicolas Neskora served as altar boys. Dorothy Rybak was the organist. Her friends served as the choir and sang two Czech songs as well as "Amazing Grace" and "How Great Thou Art."

Pallbearers were Frank Poessel Jr., grandson; Edgar Eggert Jr. and Reynold Veselka, nephews; and L.A. Wenglar, Alvin Kohleffel and Thadious Polasek, long-time friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband in May 1978; a daughter, Mildred Vacek in Feb. 1991; and a son-in-law, Frank Poessel in March 1977.

She was the last one in her generation of the Chovanetzes and Hajeks.

Survivors include her daughter, Sylvia Poessel of Beasley; son-in-law, John R. Vacek of Dickinson; and grandson, Frank Poessel Jr. of Beasley.

Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home handled arrangements.

She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Edward Chovanetz, John Chovanetz and Charles Chovanetz. Contributed by Matt Cross

ALFRED G. HAJEK

Shiner Gazette, 25 May 1978

Alfred G. Hajek, 88 years, 4 months and 26 days, farmer and rancher of Rt. 2, Hallettsville, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 1978.

Recitation of the Rosary was at Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Chapel, Schulenburg, Thursday, May 11, at 7 p.m. led by Rev. Benton Thurmond.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 12 at Moravia Catholic Church with Rev. William Halata officiating.

Interment was in Moravia Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Edgar Eggert, Jr. of Mathis, Reynold Veselka of Hallettsville, his nephews; Frank Poessel Jr. of Beasley, his grandson; L.A. Wenglar, E.J. Berger and Ted Polasek of Moravia.

He was born on the same farm where he died, son of Joseph and Mary (Matula) Hajek, Dec. 14, 1889. He was married on Sept. 25, 1916 at Ascension Catholic Church, Moravia, to Agnes Chovanetz by Rev. Alfonse Raska.

He was married for more than 61 years, and lived in Lavaca County all his life.

Mr. Hajek was a member of the Catholic Church and SPJST Lodge No. 23 for more than 69 years. He also served on the school board for several years.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Alfred Hajek of Moravia, two daughters, Mrs. Frank G. (Sylvia) Poessel of Beasley, Mrs. John (Mildred) Vacek of Dickinson; a son-in-law, John Vacek of Dickinson; two sisters, Mrs. Edgar (Edith) Eggert of Robstown, Mrs. John (Mary) Trojak of Hallettsville; a brother, Willie E. Hajek of Moravia; one grandson, Frank G. Poessel Jr. of Beasley and College Station and 20 nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by a son-in-law, Frank G. Poessel of Beasley 14 months ago; a brother, Edmond Hajek, Jan. 17, 1972; and a sister, Mrs. Ed (Annie) Bucek, Mar. 4, 1973.

Contributed by Matt Cross

ANTON HAJEK

Schulenburg Sticker, 17 Apr 1925, page 1

Anton Hajek

Anton Hajek, a middle aged farmer only about 40 years of age, died at his home near Scott School in the Flatonia section Thursday night.

Deceased was a good farmer and a fine neighbor, holding the respect and love of all who knew him.

The remains were laid to rest in the Praha Cemetery Saturday afternoon, Father Neubert officiating.

He is survived by his wife and one child.

Contributed by Matt Cross

ANTON HAJEK

Shiner Gazette, 25 Sep 1975

Military-Church Rites Thursday for Anton Hajek

Anton Hajek of Shiner, age 79 years, 7 months and 29 days, died suddenly at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 16, 1975 at his home in Shiner.  He had been in ill health for about three years.

The body lay in state at the Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner, until 1:00 p.m. Thursday, September 18 when it was taken to the Shiner Catholic Church where Holy Mass was offered at 2:00 p.m. by the Rev. Patrick Fidgeon, assisted by the Rev. Wallis J. Stiles, pastor of St. John Bosco Church in Vanderbilt.

Burial was in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery.  Serving as pallbearers were his nephews, George Novak and Paul Kasper, both of Houston, Ira Sklar of Edna, E. J. Henkhaus of Shiner, Frank Beran of Moulton and Tony Svatek of Wharton.

Rosary was recited at the Buffington Chapel Wednesday, September 17 at 7:30 p.m. led by Father Fidgeon.

Military graveside services were conducted by members of the American Legion Kolar-Stanek Post No. 201 in Shiner.  Serving as color-bearers and color guards were John Degenhardt, Adolph Pesek, O.S.T. Meyer and Ewald Erdelt.

Eddie Jaks folded the flag which was presented to the widow of the deceased by Chaplain George Watzlavick.

The sounding of "Taps," pre-recorded by Leonard Darilek, concluded the ritualistic committal rights.

Mr. Hajek, a retired farmer, was a World War I veteran, lifelong member of the Catholic Church, a member of the SPJST Lodge for over 50 years, and member of the Shiner American Legion Post.

One of a family of nine children, he was born January 17, 1896 in the Fontran community, Victoria County, Texas, son of Henry V. and Mary (Kotrlik) Hajek, natives respectively of Praha, Fayette County, Texas and Netolovic, Czechoslovakia.  When he was a small child the family returned to Praha, their former residence, then Seymour and in 1911 moved to Lavaca County near Shiner.

On September 19, 1917, he was inducted into the army of the United States and served in France with the American Expeditionary Forces from May 13, 1918 until May 2, 1919 in Company M, 36th Infantry Division.  He returned to the states and was discharged May 28, 1919.

On October 20, 1919, he was married to Janie Migl in the Shiner Catholic Church with the Rev. F.X. Wolf officiating.  They made their home in the Midway community and farmed there until 1940, when they moved to Jackson County and then to Victoria County, farming until 1959 when they retired and moved to Shiner.  In 1969, the couple celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary.

Surviving are his devoted wife, Mrs. Janie Hajek of Shiner; four sons, Johnny E. Hajek of Edna, Jerry A. Hajek of Taft, Benjamin F. Hajek of Auburn, Ala.; two brothers, Charlie Hajek of Shiner, Louis Hajek of Victoria; six sisters, Mrs. Frank (Annie) Novak of Shiner, Mrs. Willie (Ella) Koliba of Victoria, Mrs. James (Emma) Koliba of Tivoli, Mrs. Jim (Julie) Bortel of Inez, Mrs. Robert (Mary) Mikus of Hillje, Mrs. John (Angeline) Svatek of Needville; 11 grandchildren and one great-grandson.

He was preceded in death by his father, February 10, 1958; his mother, June 24, 1962; and an only daughter, Irene, who died February 4, 1923 at the age of two years.

Contributed by Matt Cross

CARRIE LILLIE PATEK HAJEK

Victoria Advocate, 23 Aug 2008

CARRIE LILLIE HAJEK

SHINER - Carrie Lillie Hajek passed away Aug. 20, 2008, at 79 years old. She was born in Shiner on June 15, 1929, to the late Jerome and Carrie Patek.

Preceded in death by: parents; two brothers. Her sister Evelyn Holub passed away just shortly after Carrie's passing.

Survivors: husband Johnnie F. Hajek Sr.; children, Linda Sue Boenig, Johnnie F. Hajek Jr., Marie Elaine Grissett, Karen Joan Payne; one sister; three brothers; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner. A rosary will be on Sunday at 1:30 p.m. at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner with Funeral Mass following at 2 p.m. Interment is at the Shiner Catholic Cemetery.

Contributed by Matt Cross

CHARLES HAJEK

Shiner Gazette, 31 Jul 1901

Charles Hajek, son of Charles Hajek and Louisa Spieckermann, was born 22 Oct 1898 and died 29 Jul 1901. The elder Charles Hajek died later that same year. Louisa Spieckermann Hajek died in 1938 and is buried in Houston. Contributed by Matt Cross

CHARLES HAJEK

Shiner Gazette, 20 Nov 1901

Mr. Chas. Hajek, who had been very sick at his old home at Praha, died last Saturday of consumption, and was buried in the Catholic cemetery.

He was a brother-in-law of Mr. Albin Hummel, who attended the funeral.

Contributed by Matt Cross

CLIFTON A. (EUGENE) HAJEK

Schulenburg Sticker, 21 Sep 1923, page 1

Eugene Hajek Dies

Little Eugene Hajek, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Hajek of Moravia, died in Taylor last Wednesday where he had been taken to undergo an operation.

The little body was brought to the family home in Moravia Thursday afternoon and was buried in the Catholic Cemetery Friday morning at 10:00 o'clock.

The Sticker sends its sincere sympathy to the bereaved parents.

Contributed by Matt Cross

ED J. HAJEK

Shiner Gazette, 1 Dec 1966

Rites Held for Ed. J. Hajek

Ed. J. Hajek, of Shiner, age 71 years, four months and seven days, died in the Frank Wagner Memorial Hospital at 2:35 a.m. Thursday, November 24, 1966 on Thanksgiving Day.

Funeral services were held from the Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner, Saturday, November 26 at 8:45 a.m. and continued at 9:00 a.m. with Requiem Mass in the Shiner Catholic Church. The Rev. John J. Hanacek officiated at the last rites and graveside services in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers were his nephews, Don Bohuslav, A. R. Hagan, J. Jack Cloutier, Johnnie F. Hajek, Emil Pechacek and Buford Manning.

Rosary was recited at the funeral home Friday, November 25 at 7:30 p.m.

Mr. Hajek was well known throughout the area as a meat market operator. He operated the Hajek Meat Market in Hallettsville about 12 years, having sold the business about five years ago.

Edward J. Hajek was born July 17, 1895 at Flatonia, Fayette County, Texas, son of John F. and Mary (Ficl) Hajek, natives respectively of Praha, Fayette County, Texas and Czechoslovakia.

The Hajek family moved near Shiner and established their home in the Mt. Olive community. He was married on April 28, 1937 to Miss Hertha Becker in the Sweet Home Catholic Church with the Rev. Father G. Kuratko officiating. During the most part of their married life together the couple resided in Shiner.

He was a member of the Catholic Church and the SPJST Lodge.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ed. Hajek of Shiner; four sisters, Mrs. Frank E. (Emma) Pechacek of Flatonia, Mrs. Adolph (Mary) Bohuslav, Mrs. Julius (Vlasta) Kutach, both of Hallettsville, Mrs. Oscar (Agnes) Manning of Houston.

His father preceded him in death on June 6, 1937 and his mother on March 21, 1955; and two brothers, Emil died May 4, 1953 and Ernest F. Hajek died January 24, 1964.

To the bereaved, sympathy is extended in their sorrow. May he rest in peace.

Contributed by Matt Cross

EFFIE HAJEK

Hallettsville New Era Herald, 29 Aug 1972

Mrs. Effie Hajek, 76, of Moravia, passed away Saturday, August 26, 1972, in a Weimar hospital, at 11:30 p. m.

Mrs. Hajek was born September 12, 1895 in Granger, and was a member of the Moravia Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services were held Monday, August 28th, at 8:45 a.m., at the Kubena Funeral Home here, and at 10:00 a. m. at Moravia Catholic Church where Rev. Stanley Petru offered a Funeral Mass and conducted other rites at the cemetery and funeral home.

Interment was in the Moravia Catholic Cemetery.

Contributed by Matt Cross

EMIL T. HAJEK

Lavaca County Tribune, 15 May 1953

Emil T. Hajek Is Laid To Rest

Emil T. Hajek, 60, of Shiner, was laid to rest in his home town, Wednesday, May 6th.  Many relatives and friends were present to pay their last respects to him.

The Roeder Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.  Services started at the Shiner residence at 9:30 a.m., followed by a Requiem High Mass at the Shiner Catholic Church at 10:00 a.m.  Rev. J. J. Hanacek officiated, assisted by Rev. Thomas Collins, who delivered the sermon.

Pallbearers were Leo Ybarra, Paul R. Otto, Wilbur Minear, Alfred Brosch, Henry See and James Scott.

Mr. Hajek was a successful Shiner and Hallettsville businessman, operating in both towns, with his two sons, the Hajek Implement Co.  He was born in Flatonia, May 20, 1892, the son of Mary Ficl and John Hajek.  He died Monday, May 4, at 6:20 p.m., living all his life in Texas in the Shiner vicinity.

The deceased married Miss Lillie Ermis, June 30, 1924, in Shiner, the late Msgr. L. P. Netardus performing the ceremony.  Mr. Hajek was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Sons of Hermann, American Legion, and Shiner civic organizations.  All groups participated in the services.

Mr. Hajek was a veteran of World War I, and had three sons in World War II.  He died en route to Yoakum from Shiner at 4 o'clock, May 4th, when he stopped to held a Negro woman repair a flat tire on her car.  The Negro woman flagged two drivers, Raymond Dirksen and Henry Seidenberger, who carried Mr. Hajek to the Hospital.  He died in the hospital a few hours after arrival.

Mr. Hajek had been in business in Shiner 35 years.  Two years ago he opened the implement company in Hallettsville.  A number of years in the past were spent in the meat market business in Shiner.  In the early days he carried meat on horseback to markets in Flatonia.

Contributed by Matt Cross

EMIL W. HAJEK

Victoria Advocate, 24 Nov 2007

EMIL W. HAJEK

HALLETTSVILLE - Mr. Emil W. Hajek, 78, of Hallettsville, died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2007. He was born on Sept. 5, 1929 in Shiner, to the late Emil and Lillie Ermis Hajek. Mr. Hajek was loved dearly by his family and countless friends. He was a respected businessman for many years in Shiner and Hallettsville and was widely renowned for his knowledge and love of John Deere tractors.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He was a veteran of World War II and received the Victory Medal and Army of Occupation Medal in Japan.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Viola Kruse Hajek; his daughters and their spouses, Cynthia and Don McIntosh of Moulton, and Sandra and Alan Campbell of Hallettsville; grandchildren, Jennifer Bozeman and husband Bobby of Frisco, Shaun Gerrard and wife Terri of Pflugerville, Ross Hrncir of Hallettsville, and Russel Hrncir and his fiancee, Autumn Lovett of Victoria; and great-grandchildren, Maxwell Bozeman and Caroline Hrncir. He is also survived by his brother, Johnnie F. Hajek of Austin.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Gene J. Hajek.

A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 26, 2007 at Kubena Funeral Home Chapel in Hallettsville. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2007 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville. Graveside services will be held at the Shiner Catholic Cemetery with full military honors.

The family is thankful and appreciative of the excellent care provided by Hill Country Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Gonzales, and Hospice of South Texas.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in Mr. Hajek's name to Hospice of South Texas or Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Words of comfort and guest book entry may be shared with the family at kubenafuneralhome.com.

Contributed by Matt Cross

ERNEST J. HAJEK

Shiner Gazette, 30 Jan 1964

Ernest J. Hajek

Funeral services for Ernest Joe Hajek, prominent business and civic leader, were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, January 26, 1964, from the Shiner Methodist Church. He died at his home Friday morning, January 24, at 8:30 o'clock, after a long, courageous fight against his fatal illness. He attained the age of 70 years, seven months and 10 days.

Mrs. Wm. Wendtland, organist, played a prelude of familiar and favorite hymns. His pastor, the Rev. Albert R. Peterson, conducted an impressive service, paying tribute to Mr. Hajek's many Christian virtues, particularly his patience in bearing the cross of his physical suffering. The church was filled to capacity with sorrowing friends and relatives whose presence testified to the truth of his pastor's words.

Pallbearers were Johnnie F. Hajek, Marvin Null, Gus Wolters, Thomas Hughs, Wilbur Minear, all of Shiner, Edward Bohuslav of Boling, Lewis Nix of Schulenburg, and Victor Post of Victoria.

Interment was in the Shiner City Cemetery under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home where the body reposed in state prior to the services. The Color Guard of Kolar-Stanek Post 201 of the American Legion was present at the church and cemetery and imcluded Adolph Pesek, Joe Hartl, Frank A. Dolezal and Anton Hajek. Curt Messer, Chaplain, presented the American Flag, which draped the casket, to Mrs. Hajek at the close of the service. The flag was folded by Eddie Jaks.

Mr. Hajek was active in church, business, and civic affairs. He served as a Steward on the Official Board of the Methodist Church, which he joined in 1941. He held membership in the Chamber of Commerce and Business Men's Club, of which he had served as vice-president. He was a member of the Kolar-Stanek Post of the American Legion and participated in all its activities. He was also a member of Hermann Sons and S.P.J.S.T. Always interested in the betterment of his community and its products, he chose as one of his main interests, the improvement of the quality of the heads of cattle in this area.

Born in Flatonia, Texas, on June 14, 1893, Ernest Hajek was the son of John and Mary (Ficl) Hajek, natives of Praha and Czechoslovakia respectively. He was educated in the school there until 1908, when the family moved near Shiner, where his education continued.

Mr. Hajek joined the army in September 1917, and was stationed at Camp Travis in San Antonio, until he went overseas in July 1918. He was a member of the 90th Division, 334 Field Artillery. He saw action in France, Germany and Belgium. After the Armistice he served in the Army of Occupation in Germany until May 1919.

After his discharge from the army, beginning November 1, 1920, he operated a meat market with his brother Emil, until the partnership was dissolved in 1937. Then Ernest Hajek established Hajek Market, which he owned and operated until September 1963, when ill health forced his retirement, and the business was sold.

On April 14, 1926, he was married to Millie Pustejovsky, who survives him along with one daughter, Mrs. J. Jack (Madlyn) Cloutier; a son-in-law, J. Jack Cloutier; and three grandchildren, Madison, Jacquelyn and Mona Cloutier.

Surviving sisters and brother are: Mrs. Frank (Emma) Pechacek, Flatonia; Mrs. Adolf (Mary) Bohuslav, Hallettsville; Mrs. Oscar (Agnes) Manning, Houston; Mrs. Julius (Valasta) Kutach, Hallettsville; and Ed. Hajek. Shiner.  His parents and one brother, Emil, pre-deceased him. His father died on June 6, 1967; his mother on March 21, 1955; and brother on May 4, 1953.

Of a genial and friendly disposition, Mr. Hajek made many lifelong friends. He was devoted to his family; his constant thought was of their welfare and happiness. He counted himself doubly blessed, and often expressed his appreciation of the gratitude for his devoted wife and daughter and her family. All who knew and worked with him have a heartfelt appreciation of his unselfish, generous service to his fellowman. With his passing our community has lost a member who contributed much to its growth and development.

Myriads of beautiful flowers testified to the sincere regard in which he was held and bespoke fragrant messages of sympathy to those who cherished his memory, to all of whom the Gazette extends tender and abiding sympathy.

Contributed by Matt Cross

GENE J. HAJEK

Victoria Advocate, 24 Mar 2001

Gene J. Hajek, 72, of Victoria, died Thursday, March 22, 2001. He was born October 8, 1928, in Shiner, Texas to the late Emil and Lillie Ermis Hajek, one of three sons, survived by Johnnie F. Hajek of Austin and Emil Hajek, Jr. of Hallettsville.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Our Lady of Victory Cathedral. He enlisted in the U.S. Army September 13, 1946, took basic training, was shipped to Japan and assigned to the 187th Infantry Regiment, 11th Airborne Division in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. He received the World War II Victory Medal, Japan Glider Badge, Rifle MKM 137 and Parachutist Medal.

Survivors: Wife, Evelyn Werner Hajek; son, Gene James Hajek, Jr. of Reno, Nevada; daughter, Peggy Hajek Thompson, her husband, Richard Thompson, both of Victoria and their two sons, Ryan Thompson, a University of Texas Graduate Student, of Austin and Todd Thompson, a Junior high school student at St. Joseph Academy of Victoria.

Services will be held Sunday, March 25, 2001, 2 p.m. at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner, Texas.  A rosary will be recited Saturday, March 24th at 7 p.m. at Buffington Funeral Home Chapel in Shiner.  Graveside services will be held at the Shiner Catholic Cemetery with full military honors.

Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner, 361-594-3352.

Memorials may be made to St. Joseph High School or Our Lady of Victory School.

Contributed by Matt Cross

GEORGE L. HAJEK

Hallettsville New Era Herald, 9 Sep 1966, page 1

Moulton Man Killed When Hit by Train

George L. Hajek, 38 year old Moulton farm laborer, was run over and fatally injured by a train at 12:35 am Wednesday.

Hajek was laying on the track when the accident occurred about one quarter mile north of the Moulton city limits.  The engineer of the Southern Pacific Extra 3500, W.E. Armitage, said he did not see Hajek, who was laying long ways on the track, in time to stop the train which was going towards Flatonia.  The train stopped about 75 yards from the scene of the accident.  It was believed he was dragged about 100 feet by the train since one of his shoes was found that distance from where he was.

It is believed that he was on his way home about half way between Moulton and Flatonia and probably had gone to sleep on the track.

Justice of the Peace W. H. Holt of Moulton ruled the death accidental.  Funeral Services were held at 2 pm Thursday at Smith Funeral Home in Moulton, burial in Moulton Catholic Cemetery.

Contributed by Matt Cross

HENRY V. HAJEK

Lavaca County Tribune, 14 Feb 1958

Burns Prove Fatal to Shiner Man

The burns he suffered ten days previously proved fatal for Henry V. Hajek, 86, of near Shiner.  He died at the Wagner Hospital Monday, February 10.  The fatal accident occurred when his nightshirt caught fire from a match.

Funeral services were held Wednesday from the Catholic Church, Father John Hanacek officiating.

The deceased was born in Praha and there he was married to Mary Kotrlik who survives him with three sons, Anton in Victoria, Louis in Placedo, Charles at Shiner and six daughters Mrs. Robert (Mary) Mikus, Wharton, Mrs. Frank (Annie) Novak, Shiner, Mrs. Jim (Julia) Bortel, Inez, Mrs. John (Angeline) Svatek, Eagle Lake, Mrs. James (Emma) Koliba and Mrs. Willie (Ella) Koliba of Victoria.  There are 60 grandchildren and 49 great-grandchildren.

Contributed by Matt Cross

HERTHA E. BECKER HAJEK

Shiner Gazette, 7 Jun 1979

Mrs. Edward J. Hajek, of Yoakum, nee Hertha E. Becker, died at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 2, 1979 in Huth Memorial Hospital attaining the age of 80 years, 5 months and 9 days.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, June 4, 1979 in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Yoakum with the Rev. Michael O'Shaughnessy officiating.  Burial was in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Emil Hajek, Guy Meyer, Charles Strauss, Bootsie Ehlers, Frankie Kubecka and H.A. Donnelly.

Mrs. Hajek was born at Hallettsville, Dec. 23, 1898, daughter of Robert and Lillie (Voelkel) Becker. On April 28, 1937, she was married to Ed Hajek in the Sweet Home Catholic Church with the Rev. Father G. Kuratko officiating.  During the most part of their married life, the couple resided in Shiner. Mr. Hajek, a well known meat market operator, died Nov. 24, 1966.

She is survived by a brother, Herbert Becker of Yoakum; two sisters, Mrs. Lena Shulak and Miss Amanda Becker, both of Yoakum.

Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by her father, Dec. 16, 1933; her mother, Aug. 1, 1959; brothers, Ben E. Becker, June 12, 1966, and Walter Becker, May 12, 1979.

Contributed by Matt Cross

IRENE THERESA HAJEK

Shiner Gazette, Thurs., 8 Feb 1923

Baby Hajek

The Gazette regrets to report the death of little Irene Theresa Hajek, two-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Hajek, who died Sunday night.  Funeral occurred Sunday from the family residence.  Interment in Catholic Cemetery, Father Kasper performing the burial rites.

Contributed by Matt Cross

JANIE JOHANNA MIGL HAJEK

Shiner Gazette, Thurs., 2 Oct 1997

Janie Johanna Hajek, 98 years, 1 month and 22 days, of Victoria, died Tuesday, September 23, 1997.

A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Thursday, September 25 at Colonial Funeral Home chapel on Red River.

Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church with the Rev. Greg Korenek officiating.

Burial followed at the Shiner Catholic Cemetery, under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home, Victoria.

Pallbearers were William Hajek, Jerry Hajek Jr., Gary Hajek, Curtis Riske, Adolph Welfel and Kevin Hajek.

She was born July 31, 1899, in Praha, to the late Frank and Theresia Barta Migl, natives respectively of Netolice and Cermna in Czechoslovakia.  She attended school at Nazareth Convent in the early 1900's.  She was a homemaker and was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, KJZT, American Legion Auxiliary of Shiner and Altar Societies at some area churches.

She is survived by four sons, Johnny Hajek of Shiner, Eugene Hajek of Inez, Jerry Hajek of Victoria and Benjamin Hajek of Auburn, Ala; one brother, Tom Migl of Corpus Christi; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Anton Hajek, September 16, 1975; one daughter, Irene Hajek, February 4, 1923 at the age of 2; her father, October 10, 1946; her mother, January 31, 1949; six sisters, Mrs. Joe Jr., (Rose) Kubenka, March 23, 1996; Mrs. John (Agnes) Kasper, December 30, 1991; Mrs. Fred (Rosalie) Ulcak, October 3, 1973; Mrs. Elo C. Lillian Strieder-Fehrenkamp, August 3, 1963; Mrs. William A. (Mary) Huebner, December 2, 1980 and Theresia Migl who died in infancy at the age of two weeks; seven brothers, Albert J. Migl, May 23, 1986; Rudolph J. Migl, February 26, 1982; John A. Migl, May 6, 1976; Frank A. Migl Sr., March 29, 1975; Method A. Migl, December 21, 1971; Louis A. Migl, September, 19, 1984; and Jerry Migl.

Contributed by Matt Cross

JANIE VANA HAJEK

Victoria Advocate, 6 May 1996, page 12A

JANIE HAJEK

MOULTON – Janie Vana Hajek, 86, of Moulton died Sunday, May 5, 1996.

She was born July 12, 1912, in Moulton to the late Adolph and Janie Jilek Vana. The homemaker was a member of K.J.Z.T., Altar Society and Catholic Daughters. She was also a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Moulton.

Survivors: husband, Edward E. Hajek; daughter, Betty Lou Patek of Shiner; sons, Edward J. Hajek of Edna and Robert Hajek of Bloomington; sisters, Clara Lev of Moulton and Frances Nemec of Robstown; 10 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Preceded in death by: sisters, Mary Krejci, Della Technik and Lillian Marshal; brothers, Alfons J. Vana, Joe Vana and Adolph Vana.

A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. tonight at Smith Funeral Home chapel.

A second rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. tonight by the Czech Society.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Rev. Gabriel Maison officiating.

Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home, Moulton, 596-4631.

Memorials: St. Joseph Catholic Church, Home Hospice, or donor’s choice.

Age does not match birth date; SSDI and Tise list birth date as 12 Jul 1910. Contributed by Matt Cross

JOE HAJEK

Flatonia Argus, Thurs., 27 Jul 1916

Mr. Joe Hajek, of Moravia, who died Monday, was buried here Thursday.

Joe Hajek was buried in Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Cemetery, Moravia. His wife was Mary Matula Hajek, who died in 1943. Contributed by Matt Cross

JOHN F. HAJEK

Shiner Gazette, 10 Jun 1937, page 1

Representative Citizen Passes to Final Reward

In the death of John F. Hajek of the Mt. Olive Section, this community, as well as Lavaca county, loses one of its foremost and representative citizens.

Following an illness extending over a period of several years, Mr. Hajek passed away at the family home, Sunday evening about 7 o'clock.

Mr. Hajek was born at Praha in Fayette county March 25th, 1868 and at the time of his death was 69 years, 2 months and 11 days old.

He was married to Miss Mary Ficl on October 4, 1887 and had he lived a few months longer, would have celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary.

His passing brings the first death and first broken link in the family circle. Of the children born to this union, all survive, including Emil and Ernest Hajek of Shiner, Edward of the home circle at Mt. Olive, Mrs. F. F. Pechacek and Mrs. Julius Kutac of Flatonia, Mrs. O. S. Manning of Houston and Mrs. Ad. Bohuslav of St. Mary's. There are also 14 grand children and his devoted and faithful wife left to mourn his loss.

Surviving are his brother, Henry, living near Shiner and a sister Mrs. Katie Knesek of Lyons, Texas. Two brothers and one sister preceded him to the grave.

Mr. Hajek had lived at Flatonia many years ago, where he was engaged in the butcher business. For twenty five years he had resided on the farm in the Mt. Olive section. He was a great lover of home and devoted to his wife, whom he regretted to leave always hoping they might be called to "cross over" together. He was a devout member of the Catholic Church. Services were held from the family home Tuesday morning at 9 o'clock. The remains were then conveyed to Shiner Catholic Church for Requiem Mass. Msgr. Netardus conducted impressive religious services, assisted by Father Bily. Burial was in the Catholic Cemetery. Pall bearers were Ed Bucek, Joe Marek, I. E. Valenta, Joe Hranitsky, J. H. Huebner and Henry Probst.

Mr. Hajek was a member of the O. D. H. S. and S. P. J. S. T. Lodges.

Contributed by Matt Cross

JOHNNY E. HAJEK

Victoria Advocate, 16 Mar 2005

Johnny E. Hajek - SHINER

SHINER - Johnny E. Hajek, 89, of Shiner, died Tuesday, March 15, 2005.

He was born July 23, 1915, in Fairchild, to the late Anton and Janie Migl Hajek. He was a retired welder for Kaspar Wire Works with 42 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion, D.A.V., and St. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church.

Survivors: wife, Lorene Pustejovsky Hajek; daughters, Loretta Riske of Bay City and Gail Welfel of Victoria; brothers, Eugene Hajek of Inez, Jerry Hajek of Victoria, and Dr. Ben Hajek of Auburn, Ala.; and two grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: sisters, Irene Hajek, Anastasia Mucka, and Mary Kurtz; and brothers, Jim Materanek, Joe Materanek, and Tom Husinecky.

Visitation will begin 1 p.m. today at Buffington Funeral Home chapel.

A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.

Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rev. Robert Knippenberg officiating.

Burial will be at Catholic Cemetery. Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner, 361-594-3352

Victoria Advocate, 17 Mar 2005

Johnny E. Hajek - SHINER

SHINER - Johnny E. Hajek, 89, of Shiner, died Tuesday, March 15, 2005.

He was born July 23, 1915, in Fairchild, to the late Frank and Katherine Materanek. He was a welder for Kaspar Wire Works, retiring after 42 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion, D.A.V. and Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church.

Survivors: wife, Lorene Pustejovsky Hajek; daughters, Loretta Riske of Bay City and Gail Welfel of Victoria; brothers, Eugene Hajek of Inez, Jerry Hajek of Victoria and Dr. Ben Hajek of Auburn, Ala.; and two grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: adopted parents, Anton and Janie Migl Hajek; sisters, Irene Hajek, Anastasia Mucka and Mary Kurtz; and brothers, Jim Materanek, Joe Materanek and Tom Husinecky.

Visitation began 1 p.m. Wednesday at Buffington Funeral Home chapel.

A rosary was recited 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Services will be 2 p.m. today at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rev. Robert Knippenberg officiating.

Burial will be at Catholic Cemetery. Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner, 361-594-3352.

Pallbearers: Lawrence Kurtz, Leroy Petru, Wayne Bara, David Sonntag, Al Krenek and Hubert Novak.

Contributed by Matt Cross

JULIUS HAJEK

Shiner Gazette, 29 Jan 1970

Moulton - Julius Hajek of the Scotts community, between Moulton and Flatonia, passed away at the Wagner Memorial Hospital in Shiner Monday, January 19, 1970 at 1:00 p.m. at the age of 66 years, 9 months and 16 days.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 21 at 9:00 a.m. at the Smith Funeral Home Chapel, Moulton, and at 9:15 a.m. at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church with Father Robert Schmidt officiating.  Interment was in the Moulton Catholic Cemetery.

Rosary was recited Tuesday at the Smith Funeral Home at 7:00 p.m.

Mr. Hajek was born in Gonzales County, April 3, 1903, the son of Anton and Anastasia (Machac) Hajek.  He was married to the former Helen Culak.  They have farmed and ranched in the Scotts community for many years.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Helen Hajek; one son, Raymond Hajek of Corpus Christi; one daughter, Mrs. Victor (Evelyn) Stary of Corpus Christi; one brother, George Hajek of Houston; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father, who died April 8, 1925; his mother on July 5, 1959; and a son, George Hajek on September 7, 1966.

Contributed by Matt Cross

LILLIE A. ERMIS HAJEK

Shiner Gazette, 10 Dec 1992

Lillie A. Hajek

Lillie A. Hajek, age 87 years and 4 months, passed away at 5:45 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 1992, at Stevens Convalescent Center, Hallettsville.

A rosary was recited at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5, at Buffington Funeral Chapel, Shiner.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 6, at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church with the Rev. Jerry Caponi officiating.

Burial followed at the Shiner Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner.

Pallbearers were Gene Hajek Jr., Johnnie Francis Hajek, Richard Thompson, Don McIntosh, Allen Campbell and Larry Boenig.

Members of the Shiner VFW Ladies Auxiliary attended the services in church and conducted the VFW Auxiliary ritualistic rites at the graveside.  O. D. Hauschild served as president, Irene Wendel as Sr. vice president, Mildred Neusser as chaplain, Martha Klesel as conductress assisted by Edith Pulkrabek.

Mrs. Hajek was born Aug. 4, 1905, in Lavaca County to the late Louis and Agnes Palitza Ermis.

She was a homemaker, a member of the Altar Society and the Catholic Daughters; a charter member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.  She was a member of the Pink Ladies of the former Shiner Hospital.

She is survived by three sons, Emil Hajek of Hallettsville, Gene Hajek of Victoria and Johnnie Hajek of Austin; one sister, Carrie Schmidt of Mathis; three brothers, W. J. Ermis, Ernest Ermis, both of Mathis, and George Ermis of Odem; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

Contributed by Matt Cross

MARY HAJEK

Shiner Gazette, 24 Mar 1955, page 1

Mrs. Mary Hajek Called By Death; Rites March 23

Mrs. John F. (Mary) Hajek passed away in the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Kutach in Hallettsville, Monday, March 21 at 10:55 a.m., following a long, serious illness, that failed to respond to superior medical skill, professional nursing and hospitalization, due to advanced age.

Mrs. Hajek had reached the age of 84 years, 10 months and 1 day.

Funeral services were held from the Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner, Wednesday morning, March 23 at 9 a.m., continuing to Shiner Catholic Church for Requiem High Mass at 9:30. The Very Rev. Dean Alois J. Morkovksy of Hallettsville and the Rev. J. J. Hanacek of Shiner officiated.

Rosary was recited at the funeral home Monday, March 21 and Tuesday, March 22 at 7:30 p.m. Interment was in Shiner Catholic Cemetery.

Mrs. Hajek was born in Czechoslovakia May 20, 1870, daughter of John and Annie Cieferhoffer Ficl, who came to America in 1871, settling in Flatonia, where they engaged in farming. Mary Ficl was married to John F. Hajek in Praha, October 3, 1887.

Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Frank (Emma) Pechacek, Flatonia; Mrs. Oscar (Agnes) Manning, Houston, Mrs. Adolph (Mary) Bohuslav, Mrs. Julius (Vlasta) Kutach, Hallettsville; two sons, Ernest Hajek, Ed. Hajek, Shiner; 14 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren.

Preceding her to the grave were her husband who died June 6, 1937 and a son, Emil Hajek, who passed away May 4, 1953.

Mrs. Hajek was a devout and loyal member of the Catholic Church, also of the Catholic Daughters of America, KJZT and SPJST.

Pallbearers were her grandsons, John and Gene Hajek, Emil and Ernest Pechacek, Walter and Buford Manning. Her funeral rites were largely attended and many beautiful flowers testified to the love and esteem in which she was held.

The family moved to Shiner from Flatonia in 1910 and for nearly half a century they have been known in this area as among the prominent and representative citizens of the community.

Mrs. Hajek was a quiet and unassuming woman. She enjoyed the esteem of a wide circle of friends who with her family are deeply grieved over her passing.

Contributed by Matt Cross

MARY KOTRLIK HAJEK

Shiner Gazette, 5 Jul 1962

Mrs. Henry Hajek

Mrs. Henry (Mary) Hajek, age 90 years, two months and 29 days, passed away in Victoria at the Citizens Memorial Hospital Sunday, June 24, 1962 at 5:00 p.m. after two days of confinement.

Funeral services were held from the Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner, Tuesday, June 26, 1962 at 8:45 a.m., thence to the Shiner Catholic Church for Requiem Mass at 9:00 a.m.

Rosary was recited at the funeral home Monday night, June 25 at 8:15 o'clock.  Interment was in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery.  The Rev. Father John J. Hanacek officiated at the last rites.

Serving as altar boys were her grandsons, David Koliba; great-grandsons, Gene Henkhaus, Billy Hajek and Gerald Westphal; and a great-grand nephew, Johnny Francis Hajek.

Pallbearers were Marvin and Jerry Hajek, Edwin Bortel, Henry Koliba, Johnny Svatek and George Novak.

Mrs. Hajek was born March 25, 1872 in Netolovic, Czechoslovakia, daughter of Bart and Katherine (Panek) Kotrlik.  When she was 18 years of age, she came to America and settled at Praha in Fayette County.  In April 1892 she was married to Henry V. Hajek in the Catholic Church at Praha.  For several years they continued to reside at Praha, before moving to Shiner to make their home on the farm.  They retired from active farming about 17 years ago and they resided in a home on the farm located next door to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Novak.  Her husband died February 10, 1958.  She continued to live in the home adjacent to her daughter and family where she received tender and abiding care.  Five weeks ago she moved to the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jim Bortel in Inez.  She was taken to the hospital after she suffered a heart attack from which she failed to rally.

She is survived by three sons, Anton and Charlie Hajek of Shiner, Louis Hajek of Victoria; six daughters, Mrs. Robert (Mary) Mikus of Wharton, Mrs. Frank (Annie) Novak of Shiner, Mrs. Jim (Julie) Bortel of Inez, Mrs. John (Angeline) Svatek of Eagle Lake, Mrs. James (Emma) Koliba and Mrs. Willie (Ella) Koliba, both of Victoria; also 60 grandchildren, 83 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Hajek was the last of her immediate family.  Besides her husband and parents, she was also preceded in death by three brothers and a sister, Jim, John and Joseph Kotrlik and Mrs. Edmund (Katherine) Holub.

She was a lifelong member of the Catholic Church and also held membership in the KJZT and SPJST Lodges.

Throughout her long and eventful life, she proved an indulgent mother, devoted wife, a kind and helpful neighbor.  She left a noble heritage of Christian living to her many descendants.

The final tributes were profuse and beautiful, and her funeral was largely attended which evidenced the love and esteem in which she was held.

Contributed by Matt Cross

MARY MATULA HAJEK

Shiner Gazette, 22 Jul 1943

Mrs. Mary Hajek Buried at Moravia Monday Morning

Mrs. Mary Hajek, age 86 years, passed away at the family residence in the Moravia section on last Friday, July 9.

Mrs. Hajek was born in Czechoslovakia, Europe on May 3, 1857 and came to the United States with her parents when she was only 3 years old. The family settled in the Moravia section and she spent the remaining part of her life there. It was there that she met and later married Joe Hajek. Together they reared a number of children who have been outstanding citizens of the places where they live. Mrs. Hajek was a kind and good Christian woman who did everything that she could to make those around her cheerful and happy.

Funeral services were held on Monday morning at 9:30 o'clock from the family residence followed by a High Mass at the Moravia Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Rev. Julius Petru and Rev. Vaclav Bily officiated at the last rites. Interment was in the Moravia Catholic cemetery. The funeral was one of the largest held in that area in quite some time. There were many beautiful floral offerings which attested to the love and esteem with which she was held.

Pallbearers were her grandsons, Dr. William Musil of Oklahoma City, Dr. George Bohuslav of Austin, Cpl. Victor Bohuslav of Abilene, Jerome Bucek, Cadet Edgar Eggert Jr. of Houston, Leon and Daniel Bohuslav of Hallettsville and Jess Hajek of Seymour.

There are six children surviving; namely Ed. Hajek of Seymour, Willie and Alfred Hajek of Moravia, Mrs. Ed. Bucek of St. Mary's, Mrs. John Trojcak of Hallettsville and Mrs. Edgar Eggert of Robstown. Her husband and five children preceded her in death. Surviving are also two sisters, Mrs. Frank Adamcik of La Grange and Mrs. J. M. Hollub of Moravia, 24 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

We offer our sincere sympathy to the bereaved relatives and friends. - Schulenburg Sticker.

Contributed by Matt Cross

MILLIE PUSTEJOVSKY HAJEK

Shiner Gazette, 27 Jan 1994

Millie Hajek

Millie Hajek, age 94 years, six months and seven days, passed away at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, 1994.

The family received visitors Friday evening at Buffington Funeral Home Parlor where the body lay in state until 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22, when it was conveyed to the First United Methodist Church were services were held at 3 p.m.

Her pastor, The Rev. George Lumpkin, conducted the impressive service which exemplified Millie's dedication to church and community over the years.  He read some of her favorite scriptures.

Burial and graveside services were held at the Shiner City Cemetery under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner.

Pallbearers were: Madison Cloutier, Steven Glomb, Ricky McKinnerney, Melvin Post, Charles Pustejovsky, Dr. Robert Wagner, Elton Zander and Arthur Ward.

She was born July 13, 1899 in Moulton to the late Charles and Antonio Chovanetz Pustejovsky, the youngest of 13 children, nine boys and four girls.

She married Ernest J. Hajek on April 14, 1926.  Both she and her husband were active in the community and the Methodist Church.

She was a member of the Eastern Star and the First United Methodist Church, the American Legion Auxiliary, Garden Club, Parent-Teacher Association, having served as president, and a member of the Hospital Pink Lady Auxiliary.

Her husband was engaged in the cattle business and in the Hajek Meat Market for over 40 years.

She is survived by her daughter, Madlyn Cloutier, three grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jan. 26, 1964; her father, July 9, 1937; her mother, Jan. 31, 1948; nine brothers, Willie Pustejovsky, 1894; Jerry V. Post, April 7, 1957; Anton F. Pustejovsky, March 3, 1962; Raymond G. Post, Jan. 15, 1963; August E. Pustejovsky, Dec. 11, 1965; Ed. H. Pustejovsky, Aug. 4, 1971; Albert Pustejovsky, Dec. 26, 1976; Charles J. Pustejovsky, Jan. 3, 1978; and Emil J. Pustejovsky, Sept. 1, 1983; three sisters, Julie Grametbauer, July 9, 1964; Agnes Bohuslav, Nov. 5, 1966, and Adele Hollub, May 21, 1976.

The beautiful floral tributes, the many kindnesses extended the family, and especially the large attendance at the services are a testimony of the high regard in which Mrs. Hajek was held and admired.

Contributed by Matt Cross

OLGA JANCA HAJEK

Shiner Gazette, 18 Aug 1983

Mrs. Olga Hajek Rites Tuesday

Mrs. Charles Hajek, nee Olga Janca, died at 12:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 14, 1983 in the Retama Manor Nursing Home in Victoria at the age of 81 years, 4 months and 13 days.

The body lay in state at the Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner, until 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, when it was taken to Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church where Holy Mass was offered at 10:00 a.m. by the Rev. Abdon Josol.

Burial followed in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery.  Serving as pallbearers were her grandsons, Donald Hajek, Patrick Hajek, Neal Hajek, Daryl Hajek, Randy L. Stock and John Bowen.

Rosary was recited at 8:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15 at Buffington Funeral Home Chapel in Shiner.

Mrs. Hajek, one of eight children, was born April 1, 1902 at Plum, near La Grange, Fayette County, Texas, daughter of Frank and Annie (Koniakovsky) Janca.  About 1913, the family moved to the St. Ann's community near Petersville, west of Yoakum.

On October 25, 1920, she was married to Charles Hajek in the Shiner Catholic Church.  The couple made their home on a farm near Shiner until they retired about 1967 and moved to Shiner.  In 1978, her husband suffered a stroke and was confined to a nursing home.  He died Feb. 20, 1981.

Survivors include two sons, Laddie Hajek of Shiner and Marvin Hajek of Victoria; two daughters, Mrs. James (Florine) Stluka of Victoria and Mrs. Willie (Evelyn) Stock of Sugar Land; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Mrs. Hajek was the last surviving member of her immediate family and was preceded in death by her father, Sept. 6, 1938; her mother, Dec. 21, 1951; four sisters, Juliana Janca, July 21, 1895; Mrs. Frank (Annie) Matocha, Sept. 26, 1968; Mrs. Bessie Malek Gerhold, Dec. 11, 1972; Mrs. Lillie Jiral Darilek, June 27, 1976; three brothers, Frank L. Janca, Oct. 13, 1960; Willie J. Janca, Oct. 4, 1973; August J. Janca, Oct. 13, 1977; grandson, Benjamin Stluka, Feb. 27, 1944.

Contributed by Matt Cross

ROSIE HAVRDA HAJEK

Victoria Advocate, 26 Jul 1985, page 14A

Rosie Hajek

SHINER – Rosie Hajek, 82, of Shiner, died at 7:45 p.m. Wednesday in a Shiner hospital following a short illness.

Born Aug. 6, 1902, in Praha to the late Matthew and Elenora Pollok Havrda, she was a housewife and a member of the Catholic Church.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church with the Rev. Abdon Josel officiating.

Burial will follow in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home.

Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Friday at Buffington Funeral Home.

Surviving are her husband, Joseph Hajek of Shiner; three daughters, Mrs. B.F. Roznovsky of Shiner, Mrs. Clarence Roznovsky of Houston and Mrs. Edwin Kubicek of Victoria; two sons, Ernest Hajek of Hallettsville and Alvin Hajek of Yoakum; 14 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Contributed by Rosemary Ermis

SELMA HAJEK

Lavaca County Tribune

Last Rites for Selma Hajek

Funeral services for Mrs. Selma Hajek, 48 years, 4 months, and 28 days of age were held Friday, February 15th, at 1:00 p. m. The Rev. H. E. Baumann of the Zion Lutheran Church in Schulenburg spoke at the Smith Funeral Home in Moulton and conducted the graveside rites in the City Cemetery.

Mrs. Hajek was born Selma Lois Lass on September 16th, 1914 at Charlotenburg, near Shiner, to Emil Lass and his wife, Olga, nee Hoffman. On November 16, 1931 she married Theodore Moeller. He died on July 19, 1951. On June 29, 1958 she married George Hajek.

She became ill very suddenly at her home Wednesday afternoon and was taken to Fayette Memorial Hospital in La Grange where she passed away at 8:40 p.m., February 13.

Her survivors include: her husband, George Hajek; her children, Mrs. Willie (Mathilda) Ripple, Theodore, Clarence, and Frank all of Houston; Mrs. Jerome (Rose Marie) Flood of Spring; Larry, Bernice, Elroy and Dennis at home. She also had 10 grandchildren. Three sisters and 3 brothers also survive. They are: Mrs. Frank (Martha) Schoenweitz of Rosenberg Mrs. Victor (Hilda) Selzer and Mrs. Xavier (Olga) Castro of Moulton, Willie Laas of Moulton, Charles Laas of Hallettsville, and Herbert Laas of Houston. Four sons, Theodore, Clarence, Frank and Larry, and sons-in-law, Willie Ripple and Jerome Flood, served as pallbearers.

Contributed by Matt Cross

WILLIE E. HAJEK

Shiner Gazette, 6 Oct 1983

Hallettsville - Willie E. Hajek, 90, of Baytown, a former resident of the Moravia community, died Thursday, Sept. 29, 1983 in Baytown.

A rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30 at Kubena Funeral Home where the body lay in state.

Funeral services were held at 10 a..m Saturday, Oct. 1 at Moravia Catholic Church with the Rev. Benton Thurmond officiating. Burial followed in Moravia Catholic Cemetery.

A retired farmer, Mr. Hajek was born Oct. 26, 1892 in Lavaca County, son of Joseph and Mary (Matula) Hajek.

On Nov. 20, 1916, he was married to Effie Janak in Granger.

He was a member of Moravia Catholic Church and SPJST Lodge.

Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Evelyn Hill of Baytown and Mrs. Elsie Mead of Diboll; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Trojcak of Hallettsville and Mrs. Edith Eggert of Robstown; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Contributed by Matt Cross

ALOYSIA OLSOVSKY HALATA

Hallettsville Tribune-Herald
1988

Aloysia Halata

Mrs. Aloysia Halata of Rt. 2, Hallettsville, died July 18th, 1988, in the Monument Hill Nursing Home, La Grange, Texas.  She was 92 years of age.

Mrs. Halata was born September 25, 1896 at Moravia, Texas, the daughter of Frank R. Olsovsky and Veronica Kresta.  She attended Boethel School and Moravia School.  On November 11, 1914, she was married to Joseph J. Halata in Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church, Moravia, Texas.  She lived in Moravia, Texas all her life where she and her husband farmed.

The deceased was a member of the KJZT and Altar Society.

Father Wm. T. Halata was celebrant at his mother’s Funeral Mass offered in Ascension of Our Lord Church, July 20th, at 10:00 a.m.  He was assisted by twenty-two cocelebrants. Interment was made in the Ascension of Our Lord Cemetery.

Submitted by Sandra Long Anders

BERNARD “BARNEY” JOSEPH HALATA

Source Unknown
Friday, May 29, 1987

Bernard Halata Laid to Rest

Bernard Halata, of Houston, was laid to rest at Ascension Church Cemetery, at Moravia, Texas, Thursday, May 21, 1987.

Bernard was born September 29, 1929, in Lavaca County, which he always considered his home.  He was the fifth child born to Aloysia Olsovsky Halata and the late Joseph Halata.

At the age of 4 years, Bernard started first grade at Old Kinkler School which he attended through the 10th grade.  Bernard then attended Moravia High School through the 11th grade. He met his future wife, Dorothy Rektorik at Moravia School.

With the intention of attending the twelfth grade he moved to Weimar to live with his older sister; he graduated at Weimar High School at the age of 16.  He then attended college and received a teacher’s certificate at the age of 17.

Bernard then taught the next two years at Old Kinkler School.  He then moved to Houston.  On October 10, 1949, he married Dorothy.  During the next 17 years of their 37 years of marriage they were blessed with eight children, 5 boys and 3 girls:  Michael, Richard, David, Thomas, Mary, Regina, Theresa and Mark.

Throughout his life Bernard was a dedicated Catholic, husband, father, grandfather, and employee, and yet he always had time for the community and for his many friends when it was asked of him.  No matter what was asked of him by his family, his employer, by the church, and also by the Knights of Columbus, he answered the call, many times above and beyond what was expected of him.

Bernard will not only be loved and missed by his family, but will also be missed by hundreds of friends he made throughout this short 57 years here on earth.  He was laid to rest at Moravia, but will never be laid to rest in the hearts and minds of those who new and understood him the best.  We will always love and miss you Barney. – Contributed.

Houston Chronicle, 21 May 1987

Halata

Bernard “Barney” Halata, 57, beloved husband, father, Grandpa, “Pa-Pa”, passed away May 19, 1987.  Member of the Catholic Community of St. Luke’s The Evangelist.  Employed by American General Life Ins. Company for 38 years where he served as the Ass’t Vice President-Manager of Graphics Services.  He was the Vice President of Houston Association of In-Plant Printing.  Member of Knights of Columbus, past Grand Knight, District Deputy, former State Warden and served on numerous State Committees for the Knights of Columbus.  Member of the Peter and Paul K.J.T Society, Moravia, TX.  Coach and Board Member of Edgewood American Little League.  Obtained a teaching certificate at the young age of 17, and taught two years at Boethel School, Lavaca County, TX before coming to Houston.  Preceded in death by his father, Joseph Halata, Houston and his sister, Ollie Pohl.  Survived by wife Dorothy Halata, Houston; sons, Michael Halata and wife, Linda, League City, Richard Halata and wife, Celeste, Pearland, David Halata and wife, Diane, Halletsville, Thomas Halata and wife, Debra, Houston and Mark Halata, Houston; daughters, Mary Ann Gardner and husband, Mark, Houston, Regina Rayner and husband Dudley, Houston, and Theresa Howell and husband Earl, Houston; 15 grandchildren; mother, Aloysia Halata, Halletsville; mother-in-law, Lillie Rektorik, Hallettsville; brother, Father William Halata, Houston, TX; sisters, Mary Anders and husband, Eddie, Weimar, TX., Leona Sooter and husband Charles, Los Angeles, CA., Bernice Nowak and husband, Marvin “Brother-in-law”, Pearland; brother-in-law, Alfred Pohl, Hallettsville; sister-in-law, Daryln Smith, Houston; numerous nieces and nephews.  Rosary 7:30 p.m.  Wednesday, St. Luke’s Catholic Church.  Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 21, 1987, St. Luke’s The Evangelist Catholic Church, 11011 Hall Road with Rev. Dominic Pistone Jr. and Rev. William Halata, co-celebrants.  Graveside services and interment 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Ascension Church Cemetery, Moravia, Texas.  Pallbearers:  Floyd Tafelski, Thomas Coler, David Korkmas, Alfred Stryk, Leonard Kuenstler, Stan Loibl, and Bill Cowart.  Honorary Pallbearers:  All Past Grand Knights of Knights of Columbus Council No. 4577.  Your love will be with us forever.  We know that you will continue to watch over and guide us.  We will miss you.  Daddy, we love you.

Both obituaries contributed by Sandra Long Anders

CAROLINA VASEK HALATA

Hallettsville Tribune-Herald, January 12, 1979

Mrs. Halata

Mrs. Carolina Halata, 94, life-long resident of Moravia, Lavaca County, passed away Tuesday morning, January 9, 1979, in a Schulenburg nursing home.

Funeral services were held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, January 11, at the Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church in Moravia. Rev. William Halata, a nephew of the deceased, officiated at the last rites. Interment was in the Moravia Catholic Cemetery.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home of Schulenburg.

Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Lillie Pesek of Moulton; a son, Charles B. Halata of Hallettsville, three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Submitted by Sandra Long Anders

CHARLES HALATA

Lavaca County Tribune
1958

Last Rites Held for Chas. Halata

Funeral services were held for Mr. Chas. Halata, Friday, June 9th after he died suddenly at Joe Chevrolet Sales in Komensky where he was attending to business, June 6th.  He was 76 years of age.  He had been in failing health for the past two years and death was due to a heart attack, according to Dr. Robert Wagner who was summoned from Shiner.

Services were held Monday, June 9th, at 8:15 a.m. at the Smith Funeral Home in Moulton and continued with a Requiem Mass in the Moravia Catholic Church at 9:00 o’clock with the deceased’s nephew, Father William Halata of El Campo, rendering a sermon in English and Father Emil Vinklarek of Moravia Parish delivering the Czech sermon.

Interment was made in the Moravia Catholic Cemetery.

Mr. Halata was born on November 2, 1881, the son of the late Ondrej and Veronika Halata.  When he was eight years old he came to this country with his parents and settled in the St. John community where he attended school and grew to manhood.  On November 27th, 1905 he married Carolina Vasek at the St. John Catholic Church and the couple settled on a farm near Engle.  One year later they moved to the Komesky community where they farmed for livelihood and spent the remainder of their married life.

Survivors are his wife; one daughter, Mrs. Vladik (Lillie) Pesek of Komesky; and one son, Chas. B. Halata, also of Komensky; one sister, Mrs. Agnes Mekyna of Schulenburg and son brother, Joe Halata of Hallettsvlle.

Mr.Halata’s nephews  served as pallbearers, namely:  Charles and Richard Cervenka, Bernard Halata, Jerry Proschska and Frank Novak.

Submitted by Sandra Long Anders

CHARLES B. HALATA

The Hallettsville Tribune-Herald, July 27, 1994

Charles B. Halata

Charles B. Halata, 87, of Hallettsville, died in the Colorado-Fayette Medical Center, Weimar, Tuesday, July 19, 1994 at 5:20 a.m.

He was born Sept. 12, 1906, in Fayette County, son of Charles and Caroline Vasek Halata.

On Oct. 28, 1930, he was united in marriage to Emilie J. Janek in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Praha.

He was a retired farmer and rancher and a member of the Knights of Columbus, KJT Lodge and Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville.

Survivors include his wife, Emilie Halata; a daughter and son-in-law, Gene Marie and Arnold Bohuslav of Hallettsville; a sister, Lillie Pesek of Moulton; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Caroline Halata, and one great-granddaughter.

Visitation began at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 20 at Kubena Funeral Home Chapel, Hallettsville.

Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home chapel and at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, July 21 at Sacred Heart Church, Hallettsville.

The body lay in state at the funeral home chapel until 9 a.m. Thursday.

Services were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Church. The Rev. Celestino Say will officiate.

Burial followed in the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Praha, under the direction of Kubena Funeral Home, Hallettsville.

Pallbearers were Arnold Bohuslav, Gary Bohuslav, Mark Matula, Patrick Jansky, Billy Bludau and Darren Muenster.

Submitted by Sandra Long Anders

DAVID WILLIAM HALATA

Victoria Advocate, 8 August 2011

MORAVIA - David William Halata Sr., 58, of Moravia, passed away on Aug. 5, 2011, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born April 27, 1953, in Houston. David was one of eight children born to Bernard and Dorothy Halata of Houston. David graduated from Mount Carmel High School in Houston in May 1971. He married Diane Dornak of Houston on Oct. 1, 1977, and the two made their home in Moravia.

David was a member of Ascension of Our Lord Parish in Moravia, where he was a member of the KJT. He also served on the Knights of Columbus Council #2433 where he held many offices including Grand Knight and District Deputy. David joined the Fourth Degree Knights with all of his brothers in 1987. David played a vital part in organizing the Knights of Columbus Softball Teams that still compete at the State Tournament in Austin. He, himself, was part of three State Championship teams. He was active with the Hallettsville Little League from 1988-2005. One of his favorite memories was helping coach his son, David Jr., in the Little League State Tournament in 1991. David also served on the Sacred Heart Catholic School Advisory Council and was a member of the Sacred Heart Booster Club.

Through all of David's endeavors, he always had is family, especially his wife Diane, by his side. Diane was a rock for David, not only during the busiest times of his life, but when his treatments took their toll, and his pain became too much to bare she became his strength and comfort.

David and Diane were blessed with four children, David Jr. and wife Christina, Dale and wife Miranda, Deann and husband Chris, and Daniel, who will start college in the fall. Life got even better when God blessed him with several grandchildren that quickly became the apples of his eye - Grace, Alaina, Kendall, Caitlynn, William, and Adam.

David's greatest joys in life were watching his four children compete in sports where he was their biggest fan. He would always make them out to be the star players. He may have never coached his daughter, Deann, but he learned to love the game of tennis as she did. Between all of his jobs and volunteer time he never missed anyone of his children's games, no matter where the destination. He was so dedicated to his family that even during his treatments he still managed to go to all of his youngest son, Daniel's, games no matter how difficult it was for him. He enjoyed spending time with his children whether it was camping or fishing, which are some of his son, Dale's, favorite hobbies also. David also enjoyed spinning Diane around the dance floor.

He truly loved his family and his family loved him. The proof was in his hospital room where numerous family members surrounded his bed as the good Lord wrapped his arms around him and carried him home.

David is survived by his wife, Diane Halata; mother, Dorothy Halata; children, David Halata Jr. and wife Christina, Dale Halata and wife Miranda, Deann Rodgers and husband Chris, and Daniel Halata; four brothers, Michael Halata and wife Linda, Richard Halata and wife Celeste, Thomas Halata Sr., and Mark Halata and wife Cathy; three sisters, Mary Wiseman and husband Walt, Regina Rayner and husband Dudley, and Theresa Berger and husband Bruce; and six grandchildren, Grace Halata, Alaina Halata, Kendall Rodgers, Caitlynn Halata, William Halata, and Adam Halata.

David was preceded in death by his father, Bernand Halata, and Tom and Annie Dornak.

Visitation will begin at 3 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 8, 2011, at Kubena Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 8, 2011, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville. Funeral Mass will be at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2011, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville with the Rev. John Peters officiating. Burial will be at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Cemetery in Moravia.

Memorials (in lieu of flowers): Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Day Care, Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church, or American Cancer Society.

Words of comfort and guestbook entry may be shared with the family at www.kubenafuneralhome.com.

Contributed by Rosemary Ermis

JOSEPH JOHN HALATA

unidentified 1976 news clipping

Joseph J. Halata Rites Held

Funeral services for Joseph John Halata, retired Moravia area farmer, were held from Moravia Catholic Church Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 10 a.m.  Remains were at Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Chapel until 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, then lay in state at the Moravia Catholic Church from 9:15 a.m. until service time.

Rev. William Halata, son of the deceased, officiated at the concelebrated funeral Mass and was assisted by Rev. George Olsovsky of Hitchcock and Rev. James Olsovsky of LaMarque, both nephews of Mr. Halata.

Casketbearers were grandsons, Michael, Richard and David Halata, Robert Pohl, James, Ronald and Stephen Novak and Edwin Anders.

Mr. Halata, son of the late Andrew and Veronica Halata, was born Feb. 4, 1891 in Czechoslovakia.  In 1893, at the age of two years, he emigrated to this country and settled near St. John’s.  On November 11, 1914, he was united in marriage to Aloysia Olsovsky at the Moravia Catholic Church.  He passed away February 7 at the Autumn Hills Nursing Home in Columbus after an illness of several months.  At his passing he had attained the age of 85 years and 3 days.

He was a member of the Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church in Moravia and a 60-year member of the KJT Society at Moravia.

Survivors are his widow, Mrs. Aloysia Halata; three daughters, Mrs. Eddie (Mary) Anders of Weimar, Mrs. Chas. (Leona) Sooter of Los Angeles, Calif. and Mrs. Marvin (Bernice) Novak of Houston; two sons, Rev. William Halata of Hostyn and Bernard Halata of Houston; a sister, Mrs. Agnes Mekyna of Schulenburg; twenty grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Ollie Pohl and brother, Charles Halata.

Burial in the Moravia Catholic Cemetery. Submitted by Sandra Long Anders.

REVEREND WILLIAM FRANK HALATA

The Hallettsville Tribune-Herald, June 14, 2000

Rev. William Halata

The Rev. William Halata, 84, of Hallettsville, died Sunday, June 11, 2000.

He was born Jan. 12, 1916, in Swiss Alp, to Joseph and Aloysia Olsovsky Halata.

He was a Catholic priest and served at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Schulenburg, Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Hostyn and Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville.

Survivors include two sisters, Leona Scooter of Los Angeles, Calif. and Bernice Novak of Pearland.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters and one brother.

Visitation began after 4 p.m. Monday, June 12, at Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home in Schulenburg.

Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Monday at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Schulenburg.

American Legion Memorial Services were conducted at 7 p.m. Monday at St. Rose of Lima Church.

Services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 13, St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. The Rev. Tim Kosler officiated.

Interment followed in the Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Cemetery in Moravia.

Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home, Schulenburg, was in charge of arrangements.

Submitted by Sandra Long Anders

DONNA SUE HALE

Victoria Advocate, 14 Mar 2003, page 7A

DONNA SUE HALE

YOAKUM – Donna Sue Hale, 43, of Yoakum, died Wednesday, March 12, 2003.

She was born Sept. 27, 1959, in Sinton, to the late Jack D. and Elise Henry Hale. She was a clerk for a convenience store.

Survivors: sisters, Betty Jalufka of Yoakum, Billie Knox of Rockdale and Barbara Pennell of Arkansas; and brother, Don Hale of Yoakum.

Preceded in death by: parents; sisters, Brenda Fric and Sharon Vincik; and brothers, Roy Dale Hale, Randy Hale, Bobby Hale and Royce Hale.

Family visitation will be 6-8 p.m. tonight at Buffington Funeral Home chapel.

Services will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, the Rev. Charles Sonnier officiating.

Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery. Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum, 361-293-2333.

Memorials: Bluebonnet Youth Ranch.

Contributed by Matt Cross

ELSIE HENRY HALE

Victoria Advocate, 28 Oct 1984, page 20A

Mrs. Elsie Hale

SHINER – Mrs. Elsie Hale, 60, of Yoakum died in a local nursing home Friday night after an illness of several months.

Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at Buffington Funeral Home in Shiner.

Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery of Yoakum.

She is survived by her son, Don Hale of Yoakum; six daughters, Mrs. Betty Kalufka [sic], Mrs. Brenda Fric and Donna Hale of Yoakum, and Mrs. Billie Knox of Odem, Mrs. Barbara Pennell of Corpus Christi and Mrs. Sharon Vincik of Shiner; a brother, Garland Henry of Yoakum; and two sisters, Mrs. Jack Boone of Yoakum and Mrs. Vera Hempel of Lolita.

She was preceded in death by her husband Jack Hale who died in 1966.

Contributed by Matt Cross

JACK D. HALE

Victoria Advocate, 24 Mar 1966, page 8A

Jack D. Hale

YOAKUM – Jack D. Hale, 46, of Yoakum, died at 9:35 a.m. Wednesday in Houston.

Mr. Hale was born May 20, 1919 in Karnes County.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Buffington Funeral Home chapel, with the Rev. Warren Baker officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Surviving are his wife, Elsie, of Yoakum; three sons, Donald of Dallas, Bobby and Royce of Yoakum; six daughters, Mrs. Betty Jalufka and Barbara, Brenda, Sharon and Donna Hale, all of Yoakum; and Mrs. Billie Knox of Taft; five brothers, Elmer of Chapman Ranch, Bill, Clyde, J. W. and Clinton, all of Sherman, Texas; eight sisters, Mrs. Minnie Kemp of Fort Worth, Mrs. Grace Arber of Ontario, Calif., Mrs. Maude Baker of Los Angeles, Mrs. Faye Attaway and Mrs. Ada Barnett, both of Corpus Christi; Mrs. Ruby Wright of Whitesboro, Texas, Mrs. Mary Sweeney of Grand Shiner, Texas, and Mrs. Ann Ortez of Pilot Point, Texas.

Pallbearers will be Alfonse Jalufka, Von H. A. Raymond, Cecil Bishop, Richard Jacobs, C. Y. Jacobs, Robert Williams.

Contributed by Matt Cross

ALBERT HALIK

Shiner Gazette, 6 Aug 1902

Mr. Albert Halik, while cleaning out an old well on the Henry Quota place, was overcome by fire damp and died before assistance could reach him. He was buried last Saturday in the Catholic cemetery.

Contributed by Matt Cross

MRS. JOHN J. HALL

Nov 1900 newspaper clipping

In Memoriam

Another soul has winged its way to God who gave it life. Something vast and incomprehensible -- something from which ourselves proceed and to which they return to Life's Fountain Head, to Him who giveth and receiveth until Himself again. Oh joy to the earth-wearied soul to hear now the welcome words of a sweet reception into the land of love and from the lips of her Savior to hear the approving: "Well done, thou good and faithful servant enter thou ---."

Mrs. John J. Hall, 69 years of age, died at her home at Hopewell, November 8, 1900. Her death was caused by consumption of which disease she had been a victim for many years. She had a hemmorage from the lungs Friday evening, November 2 and continued daily to have one of more until the time of her death, which took place Thursday morning about 11 o'clock. She fell asleep without a struggle, just as she had always wished to do. All was calm and peaceful with her for she did not fear death. Her body was interred in the Willow creek, cemetery on Friday morning, November 9, at 11 o'clock.

Mrs. Hall, whose name was Ailcy Broadstreet, was born in the northern part of Alabama on the 17th of May, 1831. She was the seventh child of a family of nine children. At the age of 8 years she went with the family to Mississippi. On April 7, 1853, she was married to Mr. John J. Hall. Four children blessed their union. They came to Texas in 1859, since which time Mrs. Hall resided in the vicinity of Hopewell, four miles south of Sublime, until her death. Her husband died March 20, 1870. Mrs. Hall joined the Baptist church some time during the civil war. She lived a quiet Christian life, gave good advice and did all the good she could. She was loved her all who knew her and leaves three children and a large number of friends to mourn her departure.

We extend sympathy and love to the bereaved one and hope they may be among those whom ??? world she awaits their coming. And when they have all answered to the beckoning call there will be a blissful reunion in the realms of everlasting day where Jesus is a friend and a brother death.

May me whene'er the death angel may call,
Be ready-to-go- each of us and all.
'Tis hard to break the tender cord,
When love has bound the heart,
'Tis hard, so hard to speak the words,
Must we forever part?
Dearest loved one we have laid thee
In the peaceful grave's embrace,
But thy-memory will be cherished
"Till we see they heavenly face.

We miss thee from our home, dear,
We miss thee from thy place,
A shadow o'er out life is cast,
We miss the sunshine of they face.
We miss they kind and willing hand,
Thy fond and earnest care,
Our home is dark without thee--
We miss thee everywhere.

Call not the dear departed,
Anchored safe where storms are o'er,
On the border land we left them,
Soon to meet and part no more.
Far beyond this world of changes,
Far beyond this world of care,
We shall find our missing loved one,
In our Father's mansion fair.

One by one earth's ties are broken,
As we see out love decay;
And the hopes so fondly cherished,
Brightened by to pass away.
One by one our hopes grow brighter,
As we near the shining shore;
For we know across the river
Wait the loved ones gone before.

Jesus while our hearts are bleeding,
O'er the spoils that death has won,
We would at this solemn meeting
Calmly say, – "Thy will be done."
Though cast down, we're not forsaken
Though afflicted, not alone,
Thou didst give and Thou hast taken,
Blessed Lord, "Thy will be done."

By Request-------Lizzie Russell

Contributed by Regena Williamson

JOSEPH HALLOCK

Halletsville Herald
18 Jun 1891

MURDER OR SUICIDE?

Joseph Hallock Killed Near Moravia Saturday Night.

Joseph Hallock, aged 32, a Bohemian, was killed at his home one mile north of Moravia, abou 11 o'clock on Saturday night last.

From Esquire Gleckler, who held an inquest over the remains, THE HERALD obtained the following particulars:

About the hour, named Hallock heard a disturbance among his poultry. Supposing he had received a visit from a chicken thief he armed himself with two weapons, one a musket with a pistol handle, and went out to investigage. Presently a shot was heard, followed in quick succession by two others. After the shooting an investigation of the ground discovered the body of Hallock lying prostrate only a short distance from the house. Life was extinct. A gaping wound in the back of the head exposed the brains to view. The neck was powder-burned. Lying a few feet on each side of him were the two guns above mentioned. Those who first reached the body saw no enemy, nor was there the slightest trace of any one.

A difference of opinion exists as to whether it is a case of murder or suicide. The deceased was known as a quiet, peaceable man, and was not known to have an enemy. Besides the ground was wet and would have betrayed the presence of his murderer, either afoot or on horseback. On the other hand the incident that led to his leaving the house, the locality of the fatal wound and other cirrcumstances point to the probability of murder.

JULIA PAULUS HAMILTON

Austin Statesman, 6 Jan 1967, page 16

Mrs. Julia Hamilton Dies in Hospital

Mrs. Julia Hamilton, 72-year-old resident of the Stephen F. Austin Hotel for many years and friend and acquaintance of many legislators and state officials from across Texas, died late Thursday in a local hospital.

Mrs. Hamilton was the daughter of the late Annie C. Paulus and Sen. D. A. Paulus of Hallettsville. Sen. Paulus served his district for almost 25 years and was interested in the advancement of higher education and prison reform.

Mrs. Hamilton was the sister of Henry S. Paulus, attorney, of Yoakum, a past member of the State Prison Board and past president of the Board of Regents for state colleges.

Mrs. Hamilton came here to live from Corpus Christi about eight years ago.

She was the widow of the late Claude L. Hamilton of Corpus Christi.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Gus (Velma) Schneider of Austin; and two sons, Edwin Wilson Hale of Corpus Christi and Dr. Elton B. Hale of Rice University faculty in Houston, and another brother, Claude N. Paulus of Houston.

Funeral services are scheduled Saturday at 10 a.m. at Hyltin-Manor Funeral Home, followed by burial in Hallettsville at 2 p.m.

Contributed by Matt Cross

THERESA JIRAL HAMMOND

San Antonio Express, Tuesday, 29 Sep 2009

HAMMOND

Theresa Jiral Hammond was called to her Heavenly home September 27, 2009 in San Antonio at the age of 75. She was born March 29, 1934 to Charles Jiral and Mary Stary in Yoakum TX. She is survived by her husband, Joe E. Hammond; daughters, Betty Fragoso and Patty Spann; son, Carl Spann; stepdaughters, Jeannie Goodwin and Penny Mandzuk and numerous grandchildren, several great-grandchildren; sisters, Annie Brenek, Mary Stauffer, Charlene Stehle, Bernice Ebert and husband, Walter and brother, Frank Jiral and wife, Billie, Theresa worked for 20 years as a secretary with the H.H. Hancock Construction Company. She and Joe were married on February 10, 1978 in San Antonio by her cousin, Father John Wagner. Parkinson's took her life but never overcame her beautiful spirit. She died with courage and grace with the certainty that she will be with us forever - cherished by her family and friends for the light she brought into their lives. Theresa, a beautiful Czech lady, and Joe had a wonderful 31 years together with lots of dancing at the old La Louisiane Restaurant and gathering with friends at the Petroleum Club. She never forgot a birthday or anniversary. Father Wagner will officiate at her celebration of life at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 at Mission Park Funeral Chapels North. The Funeral Mass will begin at 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 1, 2009 at St. Ann Catholic Church on Highway 111, about 16 miles southeast of Gonzales near Yoakum TX. Interment will follow in St. Ann's Mission Cemetery. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, you may send any memorials in Theresa's name to The Parkinson's Outreach Program at 3468 Fredericksburg Rd., San Antonio TX 7822

Contributed by Jeanne Walshak

Dr. P. J. HANAK

Victoria Advocate, Saturday, May 11, 1974

Dr. P. J. Hanak

Advocate News Service

HALLETTSVILLE—Dr. P. J. Hanak, 73, of Hallettsville, died at 10:30 a.m. Friday in a Shiner hospital.

Dr. Hanak, a dentist, was born Oct. 13, 1900, in Lavaca County. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, the Catholic Knights of America and the American Dental Association.

Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Stanley Petru officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.

The body will lie in state at Kubena Funeral Home Chapel until noon Sunday at which time it will be taken to the church.

Rosaries will be recited Saturday at the funeral home chapel at 8 p.m. by the parish and at 8:15 p.m. by the society.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Tillie Peters Muska Hanak of Hallettsville, a son, Mark Hanak of Lake Jackson; a sister, Mrs. O. K. Barrett [Barrell?] of Houston; a brother, Otto Hanak of Hallettsville, and five grandchildren.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

WILLIAM HANNA

Yoakum Weekly Herald, 3 Dec 1908

Death entered the home of an old veteran soldier and claimed as its own the spirit of Mr. William Hanna. He was born in 1824 and was 74 years old.

Transcribed by Carla Hillman Ratcliff

JOHN H. HANNAH

Shiner Gazette, 2 Jun 1910, Local News column

J. H. Hanna, an old time negro resident of Shiner, died last Saturday and was buried Sunday in the colored cemetery.

John H. Hannah, died 29 May 1910 at 50 years of age, husband of Myrtle, was buried at Bluebonnet Hill Memory Gardens. Contributed by Matt Cross

MARY CERNY HANUS

Victoria Advocate, Saturday, Nov. 13, 1965

Mrs. Mary Hanus

Advocate News Service

YOAKUM—Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Hanus, 100 years, 10 months and 12 days of age, were held in Shiner Tuesday at Buffington Funeral Home and at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Burial was in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery.

A longtime resident of the Shiner area, Mrs. Hanus was born in Czechoslovakia Dec. 25, 1864. For the past several years she had been living in a rest home in Hillje, Tex.

Survivors include four sons, Albert, Joe and John, all of Houston, and W. J. of Yoakum; six daughters, Mrs. Joe Pulkrabek, Mrs. Julius Seitz, and Mrs. Emil Jalufka, all of Yoakum, Mrs. Charles Steffek, Mrs. Adolph Kocian and Mrs. Albert Baros, all of Houston; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; and a sister, Mrs. Josephine Cerny, Moulton.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

MAURICE A. HANYS

Victoria Advocate, Thursday, Feb. 15, 1968

CUERO—Service for Maurice A. Hanys, 85, of Cuero will be conducted at Freund Funeral Home at 9:45 a.m. Friday. The Rev. H. A. Hanson, pastor of St. Mark's Lutheran Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Yoakum.

Mr. Hanys died in a Shiner Nursing Home Tuesday. He operated a gin and feed store in Cuero a number of years with a son.

Mr. Hanys was born in Czechoslovakia March 26, 1882, son of Maurice A. and Annie Struhal Hanys Sr. He was married to Molly Kunetka in Yoakum Dec. 26, 1916.

Survivors are the wife; a son, Jerry M. Hanys, and a grandchild, all of Cuero.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

HANZELKA Child

Shiner Gazette, 21 Mar 1907, Lone Tree Cullings column

Am sorry to report the death of Mr. and Mrs. F. Hanzekas 8 year old son who died this evening of La Grippe, the funeral will take place tomorrow evening at the Shiner Catholic cemetery.

This child's grave appears to be unmarked. Contributed by Matt Cross

ALBINA MIKULENKA HANZELKA

San Antonio Light, Sunday, February 9, 1969

Services will be held at 1:45 p.m. Sunday at Buffington Chapel, Yoakum, for Mrs. Charles (Albina) Hanzelka, 83, of Yoakum, who died Friday. Interment will be in Yoakum.

Survivors include her husband, Charles Hanzelka; sons, Rudy Hanzelka, San Antonio; William Hanzelka, Alvin; Johnnie and Charles Hanzelka Jr., Placedo, Tex., and Louis Hanzelka, Chicago; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

EMIL C. HANZELKA

The Hallettsville Tribune-Herald, Tuesday, April 17, 1990

Emil Hanzelka

Funeral services for Emil C. Hanzelka, 72, of Hungerford, who died Friday morning, April 13, 1990, in the Gulf Medical Center in Wharton, after an extended illness, were held Monday, April 16, at 9 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church in Hungerford. The Rev. Henry Rachunek officiated.  Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m., Sunday, April 15, in the chapel of the Wharton Funeral Home in Wharton.

He was born June 19, 1917, in Lavaca County to the late Joe and Emilia Polasek Hanzelka. He has been a resident of Hungerford since 1932. He married Annie Orsak on October 16, 1939, in Hungerford. He was a farmer and later worked as a painter and carpenter for the past 25 years, until his retirement in 1989. Mr. Hanzelka was a member of the St. John’s Catholic Church in Hungerford and the KJT.

Surviving are his wife, Annie Hanzelka of Hungerford; two daughters, Eve South of Houston and Dorothy Kutach of Boling; two sisters, Justina Vaculik and Mary Filip, both of Schulenburg; a brother, Edwin Hanzelka of Wharton; and a granddaughter.

Submitted by Sandra Long Anders

JOE HANZELKA

Victoria Advocate - September 16, 2004

YOAKUM - Joe Hanzelka, 94, of Yoakum, died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2004. He was born May 22, 1910, in Czechoslovakia, to the late Frank and Adolfina Simicek Hanzelka. He was a carpet and linoleum installer for Hermann Furniture Co. and a farmer. He was also a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Survivors: sons, Eugene Hanzelka and Charles Hanzelka, both of Yoakum; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: wife, Anna Johanna Hanzelka; sisters, Mary Dworsky,Lillie Eicher, and Annie Vincik; and brothers, Louis Hanzelka and AdolphHanzelka.

A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at Buffington Funeral Home chapel.services will be 2 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, the Rev. Peter Yeboah-Amanfo officiating.

Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery. Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum.

Memorials: St. Joseph Catholic Church of donor's choice.

 Contributed by Ed Neubauer

JOE HARABIS

Victoria Advocate, Sunday, November 9, 1969

Joe Harabis

Advocate News Service

SHINER—Joe Harabis, 81, died at 7 a.m. Friday in a local hospital.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 3:15 p.m. from the Buffington Funeral Home Chapel and at 3:30 p.m. from the St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church with burial to follow in Shiner Cemetery.

Survivors include his widow; two sons, William and Daniel Harabis; two daughters, Mrs. Oscar Filip and Mrs. August Brunkenhoefer, all of Shiner; two brothers, Adolph and Louis Harabis, both of Yoakum; 11 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Rosary was recited at the funeral home at 7 p.m. Saturday.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

JOSEPH HARABIS

San Antonio Express, Wednesday, December 31, 1941

YOAKUM, Dec. 30.—Joseph Harabis, 82, died at his home on Route 2, Monday. He was a native of Moravia, but came to this country at the age of 20 and settled at Old Sweet Home in Lavaca Co.

Survivors are the widow, Mrs. Julia Harabis, two daughters and three sons.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday by Msgr. Netardus assisted by Fr. Biele. Interment was in Shiner.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

ALBERT HARNDEN

Weimar Mercury, 28 Jan 1910, page 7

Yoakum, Jan. 19. — Albert Harnden, the young man who was run over in the railroad yards here Monday night, as mentioned in yesterday's News, succumbed to his injuries about noon Tuesday. Burial took place in Yoakum this morning at 10:30. This is the second death within the past year resulting from injuries received by boys attempting to board freight trains passing through the yards. The road has done everything possible to discourage the habit, but without avail.

FRANCES HOLUB HARRELL

Victoria Advocate, Sunday, Feb. 4, 1968

Mrs. John Harrell

YOAKUM—Mrs. John (Frances) Harrell, 83, of Yoakum, died at 9 a.m. Saturday in a San Antonio hospital.

Mrs. Harrell was born May 10, 1884, in Lavaca County.

Funeral services will ber held at 11 a.m. Monday at Buffington Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. E. E. Reeves officiating. Burial will be in Restland Memorial Cemetery.

Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Grace A. Jones, Mrs. Mercile Litke and Mrs. Pearl Kahanek of San Antonio and Mrs. Florence McMahan of Medina Lake; two sons, Gladney and J. W. Harrell of San Antonio; two sisters, Mrs. Mary DuBose of Yoakum and Mrs. Annie Harrell of Floresville; two brothers, Will and Anton Holub of Yoakum; a half-sister, Mrs. A.E. Kelly of Yoakum; a half-brother, Grover Harrell of Nursery; 11 grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

ALICE G. BAIN HARRIS

Shiner Gazette, 8 May 1901

Mrs. Buck Harris, the step mother of Mrs. C. L. Williams, died last Saturday at Halletsville. Mr. and Mrs. Williams left Saturday to attend the funeral which took place Sunday.Shiner

Shiner Gazette, 15 May 1901

Mrs. Harris Dead.

Mrs. Alice Harris, wife of G. B. Harris, died at her home in this city last Friday night at 12 o’clock after an illness of lagrippe and pneumonia. She had been an invalid nearly all her life and death came to her as a welcome release from pain. Mrs. Harris was born February 19th, 1854, in Alabama, her maiden name being Alice G. Bain. On August 12th, 1875, she was married to G. B. Harris in this city and has resided here ever since. With the sole exception of her husband, no relatives survive to mourn her death, but her death has filled the hearts of many friends with sorrow. She was interred Saturday afternoon in the city cemetery. [Remainder of obituary illegible.]

Mrs. A. G. Harris, 1854 – 1901, was buried in the Hallettsville City Cemetery. Contributed by Matt Cross

JOHN R. HARRIS

Weimar Mercury, July 2, 1904, page 3

Oakland News

It is with a sad heart that I write of the death of my dear father, Prof. J. R. Harris, which sad event occurred at his home here in Oakland, on the 20th day of June at 2:30 a. m.  To say his death was a shock to his children would feebly express their feelings, for we can hardly realize yet he is dead. On the morning he was taken sick he arose early,  as was his usual custom, and attended to the chores about the lot, after which he ate breakfast and went to the lot again to see about his stock, and was returning to the house when he was stricken down with apoplexy, where he was soon afterwards found leaning on the fence unable to rise. A doctor was immediately summoned, and all that medical aid and loving children could do was done for his recovery, but all to no avail. The good Master had called him and he had answered the summons with a smile of peace and love born of Heaven. As we gazed on the dear face for the last time on this earth, with such a look of peace, we truly feel our lost was Heaven’s gain, and that he is now walking the realms of glory with Jesus and Mother and other loved ones gone before. Prof. Harris was born in Raleigh, N. C., September 22, 1835. He was educated at Oxford, Mississippi, where he was graduated with honors. He was a Confederate Soldier and served several years as lieutenant in Virginia, after which he came to Texas in 1864, and took up school teaching for a livelihood. Right after the war he was happily married to Miss Mary Carden of Gatesville and moved to Colorado County, where he resided up until the time of his death. He united with the Baptist Church when quite a young man, and for forty years he has been an earnest worker in the Master’s vineyard. His friends were many and his life was one worthy imitation. He leaves five children to mourn his loss—Mesdames Gertrude Payne and Willie Martin of Bay City, Mrs. I. A Strunk, Mrs. Ruth Calhoun, and Miss Bertha Harris of Oakland.

Harris was buried in the Andrews Chapel Cemetery. Obituary transcribed by Sharon Sutton.

MARY J. CARDEN HARRIS

Weimar Mercury, April 5, 1902

Oakland Items

The relatives and friends of Mrs. M. J. Harris were sadly disappointed last Sunday by the non-appearance of Rev. Bracewell, as he was announced to preach Mrs. Harris' funeral. The church was beautifully decorated for the special service and a good many from the country vicinity came in Sunday to be present at said services and Sunday night an immense crowd from Hackberry came over to preaching, but no preacher came.  Fortunately, the Rev. Q. T. Simpson came down from Weimar Monday and preached that night and as the Rev. Bracewell failed to put in his appearance, Rev. Simpson preached Mrs. Harris' funeral by special request.  The singing rendered by the choir, and Mrs. W. C. Bouldin as organist was excellent and very appropriate for the occasion. The many friends of Rev. Simpson were very glad to have him with them again, and his preaching was highly enjoyed and appreciated by all.

Mrs. Gertrude Payne and little daughter, Miss Susie, after spending a week with relatives here, returned home Tuesday. She came to be present at the memorial services of her mother, Mrs. Harris.

Mary J. Harris (5 Feb 1849 -7 Jan 1902) was buried in Andrews Chapel Cemetery.

DR. ARTHUR L. HARRISON

Victoria Advocate, 26 Mar 1995, page 12A

DR. ARTHUR L. HARRISON

YOAKUM - Dr. Arthur Leslie Harrison, 89, of Yoakum died Saturday, March 25, 1995.

He was born Oct. 27, 1905, in Maugerville, New Brunswick, Canada to the late Charles Ashley and Clarissa Salome Roach Harrison. He attended Nova Scotia Agricultural College in Truro, Nova Scotia; Ontario Agricultural College in Guelph, Ontario and received a degree in plant pathology at Cornell University in Ithaca, N.Y., in 1935. He worked for Rogers Brothers Seed Co. in 1936 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Dr. Harrison and his wife established a laboratory in the DeWitt-Lavaca County area to study diseases of tomatoes in November 1937. He did agricultural research work for five years in Florida and Arizona. Dr. Harrison returned to Yoakum in November 1947 to reactivate the work at the Tomato Disease Lab. The program expanded and included work on peanuts, corn and other vegetables. He was a plant pathologist at Texas A&M Experiment Station in Yoakum from 1948 until his retirement in 1973. Dr. Harrison started the work of the Texas A&M University research unit at Yoakum as the only full-time employee. He was awarded the Golden Peanut Research Award in 1970 by the National Peanut Council for his contributions toward the improvement in yield and quality of peanuts in South Texas. He was a member of Sigma Xi; past member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science; the 1952-53 vice president of Yoakum Chamber of Commerce; the 1961 president and later vice-president of Southern Division of American Phytopathological Society and a Deacon at First Baptist Church.

Survivors: daughters, Amy Harrison Mathis of Liberty, Mo., and Nancy Harrison Green Jones of Yoakum; son, Dr. James F. Harrison of Los Alamos, N.M., and six grandchildren.

Preceded in death by first wife: Alice Johnson Harrison on Aug. 5, 1975; second wife, Josie Mathis Harrison on Oct. 3, 1988; a sister and three brothers.

Visitation: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Buffington Funeral Home.

Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, First Baptist Church, the Rev. Richard Bowden officiating.

Burial: Restland Memorial Park Cemetery, Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum, 293-2333.

Memorials: Baptist Temple Mission Literacy Program.

Contributed by Matt Cross

MAUD "DIXIE" HARRISON

Weimar Herald
February 29, 1896, pg 3

Maud, the 9-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Harrison of Kinkler, Lavaca county, died Monday morning at 9 o’clock of congestion, and was buried at Shiloh cemetery Tuesday. “Dixie” as she was known to everybody, was a bright little girl, the pet of the family, and her death in a severe blow to her fond parents. The Mercury extends its sincere sympathy to the bereaved ones.

Transcribed by Sharon Sutton

EMILLYNN OKRUHLIK MOORE HARRYMAN

Victoria Advocate, Mar 7, 2006

EMILLYNN MOORE HARRYMAN

March 7, 2006

Emillynn Moore Harryman; 89, of Yoakum, went home to be with her Lord on March 3, 2006.

She was born on December 18, 1916 to Felix Okruhlik and Ann Cerny in Praha, Texas. She was a registered nurse by profession before retiring, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

Emillynn Moore Harryman was a devoutly religious person. She was a person that loved helping other people, either her own age or younger. Her past times were spending time in the outdoors, taking care of her lawn, flowers beds, planting and harvesting her garden. She enjoyed caring for her dogs, cats, chickens and sheep.

Sports were the highlight of her life: from the Texas A&M Aggies, Dallas Cowboys, to the Houston Astros and any team her sons were playing on. She would always say, "Win the game!" She loved polka music and of course the Lawrence Welk show. Above all, the most important thing in her life was caring for and loving her sons and their families with unconditional love and devotion.

Survivors:
Sons: C.L. Moore and wife Judy of Yoakum, Texas
E.L. Moore of Yoakum, Texas
Brother: Louis Okruhlik of San Antonio, Texas
Sisters: Bene Grimes of Austin, Texas
Ellie Jo Okruhlik of Schulenburg, Texas
Bernice Herzig of Schulenburg, Texas
Annie Dornak of Corpus Christi, Texas
Rose Marie Janak of Hallettsville, Texas
Grandchildren: Christi Berger and husband William of Yoakum, Texas
Jackie Boswell and husband Jeffrey of Yoakum, Texas
Jenny Moore of Houston, Texas
Great-Grandchildren: Brooklin Berger
Hannah Boswell
Ella Boswell

Preceded in death by:
Spouse: Mr. Everett Moore her first husband and John Harryman her second husband.
Parents: Felix and Anna Okruhlik
Sister: Edith Pineda

Visitation was held on Monday, March 6, 2006 from 6 to 8 p.m. with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Buffington Funeral Home in Yoakum, Texas.

Service will be held on Tuesday, March 7, 2006 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Yoakum, Texas.

Internment will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Yoakum, Texas following the funeral Mass.

Pallbearers: William Berger, Jeffrey Boswell, Arthur Dornak, Lloyd Goedrich, Calvin Cook, Chris Molnoskey, Andrew Grimes, and Larry Janak

Memorials can be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church in Yoakum, Texas or to the donor's choice.

Arrangements by Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum, Texas (361) 293-2333.

Contributed by Matt Cross

JOHN F. HARTL

Victoria Advocate, Wednesday, May 24, 1972

Advocate News Service

PORT LAVACA - John F. Hartl, 81, of Port Alto died Monday at 11:30 p.m. In a local hospital following an extended illness.

Funeral services will be held Thursday at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Point Comfort with the Rev. Joe Hautekeettee, pastor, officiating,

Burial will be in Shiner [Catholic] Cemetery under the direction of Richardson Funeral Home.

Grandsons will be pallbearers.

Rosary will be recited Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. at Richardson Chapel.

Mr. Hartl was born Feb. 28, 1891, in Czechoslovakia to the late John F. Hartl and Teresa Heidaker Hartl. He was a retired Alcoa employe, a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church and the K. J. T. Lodge.

Survivors include the widow Lillie, of Port Alto; three sons, Jerry and Fred, both of Port Allo, and Frank of Lolila; three daughters, Mrs. Lillie Janik of Nada, Tex., Mrs. Mary Koliba of Seadrift, Mrs. Delia Hare of Port Lavaca; two brothers, Alfonse of Dryer, Tex., Joe of Yoakum; a sister, Mrs. Mary Jemelka of Shiner; 33 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.

 Contributed by Matt Cross

JULIA RIEBSCHLAEGER HARTMANN

Victoria Advocate, 1 Oct 2005

Julia A. Hartmann - HALLETTSVILLE

HALLETTSVILLE - Julia A. Hartmann, 88, of Hallettsville, died Friday, Sept. 30, 2005.

She was born Feb. 12, 1917, in Lavaca County, to the late Otto Riebschlaeger and Mary Berger. She was a homemaker and a member of Sacred Heart Church.

Survivors: daughter, Brenda Brisco of Lindale; sons, Randy Ray Hartmann and Gus Berkenhoff, both of Hallettsville; sister, Adele Koncaba of Yoakum; eight grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: husband, Henry W. Hartmann; two sisters; and four brothers.

Visitation will be 4 p.m. Sunday at Kubena Funeral Home chapel.

A rosary will be recited 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the chapel.

Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Church, the Rev. Bryan Heyer officiating.

Burial will be at Breslau Cemetery. Kubena Funeral Home, Hallettsville, 361-798-3271.

Memorials: donor's choice.

Contributed by Matt Cross

ROBERT HARTT

Weimar Mercury, 8 Jan 1915

Man Ends Life After Trying to Kill Family.

Alpine, Tex., Dec. 29. – Robt. Hartt tonight tried to kill his wife and children, took a shot at a friend and then killed himself by a bullet through the head. Hartt was regarded as mentally unbalanced.

He was about 35 years old and came here recently from Halletsville. He leaves a family. The body will be taken to Halletsville for interment.

Contributed by Matt Cross

AUGUST HASSE

Weimar Mercury, 10 Dec 1920, page 1

H. W. Hasse of Winters, Runnels county, who came down to attend the funeral of his brother, Aug. Hasse of Halletsville, was in the city Monday en route home. He says things are not as good as they might be in his section, but he’s not worrying.

Weimar Mercury, 10 Dec 1920

MR. AUG. HASSE DEAD.

Former Citizen of This Section Dies at Halletsville Home Last Week.

The entire community is in mourning over the death of one of our most beloved fellow citizens, Mr. August Hasse, who died Wednesday at 3:10 p. m., after being very sick of pneumonia, for only a few days, he being in bed since Sunday. The funeral occurs this (Friday) morning at 10 o’clock from the residence of the deceased, with interment in the city cemetery, Rev. M. Heinrich, of the Lutheran church to officiate.

Mr. Hasse was a quiet, unassuming man, devoted to his wife, and made friends by his acquaintance. He will be sadly missed by all.

Mr. Aug. Hasse, aged 66 years and 15 days, was born in Biegel Settlement, Fayette county, Texas. In 1866 he settled in Colorado county, and in the year 1890 with his good wife came to Lavaca county, settling at Breslau, where he engaged in farming. Twenty years ago while on a deer hunt with others in the lower part of Lavaca county, one of his companions seriously shot him, mistaking Mr. Hasse for a deer, as he was moving among the brush. As a result of this accident Mr. Hasse lost of the use of his left lung and had never been able to do hard work since. He gave up farming and came to Halletsville nineteen years ago and engaged in odd jobs of furniture repair and also light carpenter work. He is survived by his heart-broken widow of here, to whom he was married in 1884 in Colorado county, her maiden name being Mrs. Emilie Mehrens. Other near relatives surviving are three brothers and five sisters, as follows: Adolph Hasse of Floresville, Charles and Herman Hasse of Winters, Runnels county; Mrs. Hy. Hoegemeyer of near Yoakum; Mrs. Wm. H. Striebeck of Floresville, Mrs. August Gerstenberg of Belton; Mrs. Henry Emken and Miss Marie Hasse of Tulare, California.

The New Era joins the many friends of Mr. Hasse in extending condolence to the bereaved relatives. – Halletsville New Era.

Contributed by Matt Cross

EMILIE MEHRENS HASSE

Weimar Mercury, 1 Jul 1932

MRS. EMILIE HASSE DEAD.

Mrs. Emilie Hasse, formerly of Halletsville, died in Houston Sunday at 6:25 p. m., at the age of 67 years and 21 days. The remains of this good lady will arrive here on the 10:53 a. m. train today (Tuesday) and the funeral will form at the depot and proceed to the City Cemetery, where interment will be made.

Mrs. Hasse (nee Mehrens) was born at Ross Prairie, Fayette county, but came to Lavaca county many years ago. On Dec. 1, 1920, her husband, August Hasse, passed away at their home in this city, and after this Mrs. Hasse went to Houston to make her home. In our next issue we expect to have more details of the deceased’s life.

To the surviving relatives, the New Era-Herald extends sympathy. – Halletsville New Era-Herald.

Contributed by Matt Cross

MARIE HASSE

Weimar Mercury, 14 May 1909, Notes From New Bielau and Content column

We were very sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. Hasse at Halletsville last Saturday. She formerly lived in this section, but for the last few years had resided at Halletsville.

Contributed by Matt Cross

Weimar Mercury, May 21, 1909, page 1

Death of Mrs. Hasse.—Mrs. Marie Hasse, one of the  German pioneer residents of the state, died at her home in this city, Friday night at 1 o’clock after a several weeks’ illness. The funeral, which was largely attended, occurred in the city cemetery Sunday at 2 p.m., Rev. G Deislinger conducting the services.

Mrs. Hasse was aged 74 years, 10 months and 29 days, and was a native of Prussian Silesia, Germany. Her parents emigrated in 1852, making their home in Biegel Settlement, Fayette County, where she was married two years later to Henry Hasse. The couple moved in 1876 to Neu Bielau [sic.], Colorado county, Mr. Hasse’s death occurring there in 1866. In the fall of 1903 Mrs. Hasse moved to her present home in this city.

The deceased leaves ten children to mourn her death, two having preceded her to the grave: August Hasse of this city, Theo. of  Neu Bielau, Adolph of near Weimar, Mr. Hy. Hoegemeyer of Sweet Home, Mrs. W. H. Striebeck of Floresville, Charles and Hermann Hasse of Runnels county, Mrs. August Gertsenberger of  Neu Bielau, Mrs. Henry Emken of California, and Miss Marie Hasse, who lived with her mother. There are 32 grandchildren. All the children above named except those residing in Runnels county and California, attended their mother's funeral.

The deceased had been a life-long member of the Lutheran church and had been a good Christian woman in every sense of the word. As a reward for a pure and useful life she has lived to see her children one and all become respected men and women. May peace abide with her departed soul.

Maria Hasse, 9 Jun 1835-8 May 1909, is buried in the Hallettsville City Cemetery. Transcribed by Sharon Sutton

JOHN HAUDEK

Shiner Gazette, 28 Feb 1895

DEATHS.

John Haudek, a Bohemian farmer living on Frank Ermis’s land about six miles Southwest of Shiner died Tuesday night Feb. 20th, of old age. The deceased was about sixty years old and left a wife and seven children. The funeral took place Thursday from the Catholic church.

Contributed by Matt Cross

Mrs. Ferd. HAUSCHILD

Shiner Gazette, 4 Apr 1906, Local News column

Mrs. Ferd Hauschild died last Saturday at the Dryer settlement and was buried Sunday in the Shiner cemetery.

This grave appears to be unmarked. Contributed by Matt Cross

ADOLPH HAVEL

Victoria Advocate, November 11, 1978

SWEET HOME – Adolph A. Havel, 62, of Route 4, Hallettsville, died unexpectedly Friday at his residence.

A farmer and rancher, Mr. Havel was born June 11, 1916, in Lavaca County of which he was a life-long resident.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Sweet Home with burial in Sweet Home Cemetery.

A rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday at Buffington Funeral Home in Yoakum.

Surviving are five sisters, Miss Mary Havel of Praha, Mrs. Emily Dornak of St. Mary’s, Mrs. Helen Kosler of Shiner, Mrs. Agnes Sablatura of El Campo and Mrs. Annie Padalecki of San Antonio, and two brothers, Otto J. and Louis Havel of Sweet home.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

AGNES SIMPER HAVEL

Victoria Advocate, 4 Oct 2004

SHINER - Agnes Simper Havel, 85, of Shiner, died Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004. She was born June 4, 1919, in Shiner, to the late Isidor Simper Sr. and Rosie Michalec. She was a homemaker and a member of Sts. Syril & Methodius Catholic Church.

Survivors: daughter, Mary Ann Bell of Houston; sons, Curtis Havel of San Antonio and Sidney J. Havel of Mont Belvieu; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: husband, Jerry Havel; sisters, Rosie Marcak and Annie Kral; and brothers, Isidor Simper Jr. and Adolph Simper.

Visitation will begin 3 p.m. today at Buffington Funeral Home chapel.

A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.

Services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Sts. Syril & Methodius Catholic Church, the Rev. John Peters officiating.

Burial will be at Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner, 361-594-3352.

Contributed by Rosemary Ermis

ANTON "TONY" A. HAVEL

Victoria Advocate, April 24, 2012

ANTON "TONY" A. HAVEL

Contributed by Rosemary Ermis

JERRY HAVEL

Lavaca County Tribune, Fri., 21 Mar 1958, Page 6

Military Funeral for Jerry Havel

Monday, March 17th a military funeral for Jerry C. Havel of Shiner, a victim of a heart attack. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the Pacific theatre and being wounded May 26, 1945.

Father O'Shaughnessy officiated with Father Kuratko preaching an impressive Czech sermon while Father Marcus Valenta of Praha preached in English with impressive services by the Veterans.

The deceased was born in Sweet Home in 1919. In 1948 he married Miss Sidonia Kubicek who survives him with his mother Mrs. Agnes (Rada) Havel, five brothers; Adolf, Otto and Louis of Sweet Home, Joe of Wharton and Anton of El Campo, also five sisters Mrs O. A. (Helen) Kesler [or Kosler; unclear], Shiner, Mrs. Rud. (Emily) Dornak, Hallettsville, Mrs John (Agnes) Sablatura, El Campo, Miss Mary Havel, Praha, and Mrs Ignac (Annie) Padolocki, San Antonio.

His father, Anthony Havell, died in 1929.

Contributed by Matt Cross

OTTO JOSEPH HAVEL

Victoria Advocate, January 9, 1999

OTTO JOSEPH HAVEL

SWEET HOME—Otto Joseph Havel, 88, of Sweet Home, died Friday, Jan. 8. 1999.

He was born March 19, 1910, in Lavaca County, to the late Anton and Agnes Rada Havel. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and participated in the Normandy Invasion and received a Purple Heart. He was a farmer and was a member of Shiner VFW, Sweet Home American Legion and Queen of Peace Catholic Church.

Survivors: wife, Lydia Jurena Havel; daughter, Lynette Havel of Austin; son, Wayne Havel of Sweet Home; sister, Agnes Sablatura of El Campo; and two grandchildren.

A wake service will be 7 p.m. today at Buffington Funeral Home chapel.

Services will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Sweet Home, the Revs. Tim Kosler and Charles Sonnier officiating.

Burial will be at Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery. Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum, 293-2333.

Memorials: Queen of Peace Catholic Church

Contributed by Rosemary Ermis

TONI MICHELE HAVEL

Victoria Advocate, September 1, 1999

TONI MICHELE HAVEL

YOAKUM—Toni Michele Havel, 18, of Sweet Home, died Monday, Aug. 30, 1999.

She was born Dec. 22, 1980, in Yoakum, to Wayne and Annie Korinek Havel of Sweet Home. She was a 1999 graduate of Yoakum High School and was a student at Victoria College/University of Houston in Victoria. She was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church.

Survivors: parents; sister, Tina Boylston of Galveston; and grandmothers, Lydia Havel of Hallettsville and Elizabeth Korinek of Yoakum.

Preceded in death by: grandfathers, Otto Havel and Joe Korinek.

Wake services will be 7 p.m. today at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Sweet Home.

Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the church, the Rev. Charles Sonnier officiating.

Burial will be at Queen of Peace Cemetery. Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum, (361) 293-2333.

Memorials: Queen of Peace Catholic Church.

Contributed by Rosemary Ermis

HAVEMANN Child

Shiner Gazette, 30 Sep 1903

We are informed that the little child of Mrs. Rud. Havemann died one day last week. Mrs. Havemann is a daughter of Mr. S. Saettler.

This grave may be unmarked. Contributed by Matt Cross

DR. V. R. HAVENS

Weimar Mercury, 26 Oct 1928, page 1

Unfortunate Tragedy at Oakland Saturday

News reached here late Saturday afternoon of an unfortunate tragedy that had just been enacted at Oakland.

In an altercation between Dr. V. R. Havens, physician at Oakland, and Home Reaves, farmer and stockman living between Oakland and Sublime, Dr. Havens was stabbed so badly that he died a few hours later in a hospital at Halletsville, to which point he was rushed after being attended to by Dr. L. J. Peter of Schulenburg, who advised such step.

Effort was made to secure a physician from Weimar immediately after the cutting took place, but as it happened both local physicians were out of the city, we are told, and Dr. Peter was then summoned. He did what he could for the wounded man, but realizing the desperateness of the situation, advised that the injured man be taken to a hospital as quickly as possible. This was done, but Dr. Havens succumbed to his injuries shortly after midnight.

Particulars of the tragedy are meager and unauthentic. From best evidence at hand it would seem that Dr. Havens and a young man named Marek were discussing an account owed by Marek to Dr. Havens, when Mr. Reaves interfered. Angry words followed, blows were struck, and a knife suddently was produced and the cutting followed. Mr. Reaves was arrested immediately afterward by Deputy Sheriff Scott of Oakland, and soon afterward turned over to Sheriff F. F. Hoegemeyer, who was summoned to the scene, and who took Reaves to jail at Columbus. We understand that Reaves will have a preliminary hearing at Columbus the latter part of this week. . . .

The affray started, we are told in Tesch & Hasse's store at that place. All parties soon afterward adjourned to the outside of the store, where the trouble was resumed, with above sad results. It was done so quickly, we have been informed, that parties present did not realize its seriousness until it was all over. . . .

The tragedy is an exceedingly unfortunate, regrettable affair. Both men were of mature age, with families, and the affair is no doubt the result of a sudden outburst of temper. All parties concerned are well known throout this section.

Dr. Havens came to Oakland from the Houston section, and was a native of Mississippi. He leaves a widow and several children, all grown. The remains were buried at Andrews' Chapel Cemetery (this being his last request, we are told). Rev. C. E. Bludworth, local Methodist pastor, officated at the grave.

Mr. Reaves has lived in the Oakland-Sublime section for many years, being engaged in farming and stock raising.

in same issue on page 4

OAKLAND NEWS.

Dr. V. R. Havens, Oakland's beloved physician, died in the Renger Hospital at Halletsville Sunday morning at 6 o'clock. He was in critical condition when taken there, but bore his sufferings like a hero, and was conscious to the last. His wife and two of his children, J. S. Havens and wife of Schulenburg, Mrs. P. M. Wall, her husband, son, V. R. the second, wife and son, V. R. the third, were with him to the end. His remains were prepared for burial and brought to his home Sunday morning. He was laid to rest in Andrew's Chapel Cemetery Monday at 11 o'clock a. m. A large concourse of relatives and friends was present. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. C. E. Bludworth, assisted by Mr. Raymond Altman, which was very consoling. Dr. Havens was born in Mississippi Feb. 10, 1856 [or 1858?], came to Texas 35 years ago, moved from Houston to Oakland eight years ago, and was a member of the Methodist Church, an active steward for several years. He was a mighty good man, always ministering to those in need, and the weather never got too bad for him. He was always ready to answer every call, was truly a friend in need, and will be greatly missed. He leaves to mourn his loss a wife, seven children—Mrs. Faby Kimbrel of Orange, Texas, Mr. J. H. Havens of Elizabeth, La., Mr. R. E. Havens of Eldorado, Ark., Mrs. J. S. Peddy of Beaumont, Texas, Mrs. P. M. Wall of Houston, Texas, Mrs. O. E. Wilcox of Anahuac, Texas, Mr. J. S. Havens of Schulenburg, twenty-one grandchildren and one great-grandson. All his children were present at the funeral except Mr. R. E. Havens of Eldorado, Ark. Our deepest sympathy is extended the bereaved ones.

According to Regena Williamson, Dr. Haven's grave is unmarked.

LAWRENCE HAVLIK

Victoria Advocate, December 15, 2000

LAWRENCE HAVLIK

YOAKUM—Lawrence Havlik, 80, of Yoakum, died Wednesday, Dec. 13, 2000.

He was born Sept. 18, 1920, in Fayette County, to the late Charles and Julia Halamicek Havlik. He was a farmer and a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in World War II, and a member of the Shiner American Legion Post No. 201 and the Yoakum VFW Post No. 2456.

Survivors: wife, Viola Havlik; daughter, Carol Kengle of Pflugerville; sons, Don Havlik of Round Rock and Robert Havlik of Bristol, Tenn.; sisters, Anne Ruban of Gonzales, Julia Bernshausen of Yoakum, and Alice Wisely and Lillie Mae Keiler, both of Houston; brother, Charles Havlik of Yoakum; 11 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at Buffington Funeral Home chapel.

Services will be 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, the Revs. David Bernshausen and Ildiko Rigney officiating.

Entombment will be at Restland Mausoleum. Buffington Funeral Home, Buffington, 361-293-2333.

Memorials: Holy Cross Lutheran Church

Mrs. John HAWKINS

Austin Statesman, 9 Oct 1910, page 3

Mrs. John Hawkins

Mrs. John Hawkins died at the family residence at Ninth and Brazos streets yesterday at 70 years of age. She is survived by her husband and by a son, William B. Hawkins. The body was taken yesterday afternoon to Hallettsville, where the funeral services and interment will take place.

Contributed by Matt Cross

W. B. HAWKINS

Austin Statesman, 8 Apr 1919, page 4

BURIAL OF W. B. HAWKINS.

Funeral services of W. B. Hawkins, whose death was mentioned in these columns yesterday, have been decided upon for 5 o'clock tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon. Burial will be at Hallettsville, the former home of the decedent. It will be attended by relatives and friends from Austin and will take place on Thursday, April 10.

Contributed by Matt Cross

W. W. HAWKINS

Halletsville Herald, 21 Sep 1893

Obituary.

W. W. Hawkins, the subject of this notice, was born in Woodford County, Ky., on the 29th day of January 1810. Removed with his parents to Missouri in 1812, in which state was his home to the day of his death, though he has spent a considerable portion of his time in Texas with his children during the past several years. Deceased died a widower, though he had been married four times. He was converted and joined the Baptist church about 60 years ago, and continued a consistent and substantial member until his death which occurred at the home of his son, Willis Hawkins in Halletsville, Lavaca county, Texas on the 11th day of September 1893 at the age of 83 years, 7 months and 12 days. He died peacefully and seemingly without pain, surrounded by his two sons and their wives, who ministered cheerfully and tenderly to all of his wants. He was followed to his grave the following day by a large crowd of the leading citizens of the town where, after appropriate funeral services, his remains were laid to rest. Deceased leaves four surviving children, a number of grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn his loss to all of whom I would say, he is only gone before and if you by the grace of God are prepared for the better land you will soon meet him to part no more. One of the sons of the deceased resides in Grayson county, Texas and one daughter, Mrs. Calvert, in Henry county, Mo. One square look into the face of our departed brother was sufficient to convince an ordinary observer of his honesty, benevolence, and firmness, which combined with the religion of Jesus makes the true man.

A Friend and Brother,
LEE GREEN

MACK (BUDDY) HAYNES

Houston Chronicle, 9 Nov 1987, section 3, page 14

MACK (BUDDY) HAYNES, 39, of Houston, died Friday in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Born March 29, 1948 in Opelousas, La. to William Mack and Viola Henry Haynes. Married Gretchen Hoffer in 1977, in Houston. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, at the Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Sweethome, Texas with Rev. Gabriel Mensah officiating. Burial will follow in the Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Monday at the Kubena Funeral Home in Hallettsville. Surviving are his wife; Gretchen Haynes of Houston, sister; Lynn Mahfouz of Natchitoches, LA. Two brothers; Larry Haynes of Opelousas, La., Kenneth Haynes of Natchitoches, LA. KUBENA FUNERAL HOME, 507 South Main, Hallettsville, 512-798-3271.

Contributed by Matt Cross