FREDERICK KOCH

Weimar Mercury, 12 Mar 1920

Frederick Koch Dead

Shiner, Tex., March 4.—Frederick Koch, 87 years old, died at his home in this city yesterday afternoon. Mr. Koch was born at Polhofen, Hanover, Aug. 13, 1893 [sic.]. He came to America in 1871, settling in Swiss Alps in Fayette county, later moving to Ammannsville. In 1884 he moved to Lavaca county, near Shiner. Four children survive, Ernest Koch of El Campo, H. C. Koch of Yoakum, William Koch of Dallas and Miss Anna Koch of Shiner. Funeral services were held this afternoon, Rev. H. C. Blerma of the First Lutheran Church conducting the services.

FRITZ W. KOCH

Weimar Mercury, 29 Sep 1933

FRITZ W. KOCH DEAD.

Halletsville, Texas, Sept. 22. – Fritz W. Koch, 51, died at his home in the New Kinkler section after having worked on his farm all day. He was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. William Koch, and was born in Halletsville. Mr. Koch was married on October 8, 1908, to Miss Lelia Laas, who survives. Deceased is also survived by his mother, Mrs. Annie Koch of Victoria; five brothers, Henry Koch of Pleasant Grove, Willie and Edwin Koch of Skidmore, and Emil and Louis Koch of Halletsville; and six sisters, Mrs. Otto Laas and Mrs. Victor Laas of Pleasant Grove, Mrs. Emil Marburger of St. Mary’s, Mrs. Emil Schneider of Witting Mrs. Eddie Othold of Shiner and Mrs. Ben Spies of Victoria. Interment was made in the Halletsville City cemetery.

Contributed by Matt Cross

AGNES KOCIAN

Victoria Advocate, Thursday, Nov. 13, 1969

Mrs. John Kocian

HALLETTSVILLE—Mrs. John (Agnes) Kocian, 85, native of Lavaca County, died at 12:55 a.m. Tuesday in a Gonzales hospital.

Mrs. Kocian was born June 8, 1884, and was a member of the Queen of Peace Catholic Church of Sweet Home. She was a member of the KJZT, and the Altar Society.

She was married to John Kocian Nov. 28, 1905 in Sweet Home. He died May 24, 1953.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, at Kubena Funeral Home, with services to follow at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Sweet Home, with the Rev. Vaclav Bily officiating. Burial will be in Sweet Home Catholic Cemetery.

Survivors include seven daughters, Mrs. Lucy Gaidusek, of Yoakum, Mrs. Mary Mizera of hallettsville, Mrs. Agnes Wardlow, Mrs. Annie Goulding and Mrs. Helen Weave, all of Houston, Mrs. Janie Hoffer of Moulton, and Mrs. Frances Donnelly of Corpus Christi; three sons, John of Austin, Godfrey of Sweet Home, and Martin Kocian of Yoakum; two sisters, Mrs. Annie Chaloupka of Moravia and Mrs. Emil (Mary) Wick of Rio Hondo; four brothers, Frank, Adolph and John Pekar, all of Sweet Home, and William Pekar of Yoakum; 41 grandchildren, and 45 great grandchildren.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

ALICE HENKHAUS KOCIAN

Kubena Funeral Home

Alice Henkhaus Kocian, 99, of Hallettsville, passed away June 24, 2011, just 3 days before her 100th birthday. She was born on June 27, 1911 in Shiner, Texas to Elo & Minnie Kaspar Henkhaus. She married Jerome I. Kocian in Shiner on September 4, 1934. They celebrated their 75th wedding anniversary in 2009. Alice received early education at St. Ludmila’s in Shiner and graduated from Shiner High School in 1929. She received her teaching certificate at Our Lady of the Lake College in San Antonio. She then attended San Marcos and University of Houston, where she received her B.S. degree in 1952.

Alice taught school over 30 years; Bunges, Komensky, Bauersville, and Wied in Lavaca County; Planview and Louise in Wharton County. The last 17 years of her career was teaching 2nd grade at the elementary school in Hallettsville.

Alice was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters of Americas since 1932, and Texas Retired Teachers Association.

Alice is survived by: 5 sons, Robert Kocian of Houston, David Kocian & wife Alice of Plantersville, Jerry Kocian & wife Gwen of San Antonio, Donald Kocian & wife Linda of Brenham, and Carl Kocian of Schulenburg; 3 daughters, Annette Krupala & husband Wayne of Hallettsville, Jeannette Jahn & husband Jimmie of Hallettsville, and Barbara Hanna & husband Wayne of Chula, Georgia; sister Marie Jo Knippa of Yoakum; 24 grandchildren, James Kocian, Karen Abbruscato, Kim McCarson, Gary Krupala, Michael Jahn, Brian Jahn, Greg Kocian, Bruce Kocian, Amy Burleigh, Aaron Hanna, Jonathan D. Kocian, Suzanne Kocian, S. Brett Kocian, Brandon Kocian, Brandy Kocian, Lauren Kocian, Lindsey Kocian, Travis Kocian, Scott Kocian, Allison Kocian, Paige Schiro, Ashley Kocian, Matt Jacob, and Nick Jacob; 18 great grandchildren, Sherra Jean Petro, Mark Francis Abbruscato, Kiley Kocian, Michael Kocian, Colin McCarson, Emma McCarson, Kevin Jahn, Keith Jahn, Chase Kocian, Katie Kocian, Christian Kocian, Aidan Kocian, Kevin Burleigh, Caroline Burleigh, Jacob Hanna, Molly Hanna, Jack Schiro, and Joshua Schiro; and 1 great great grandchild Patrick Francis Abbruscato.

Alice was preceded in death by: her husband Jerome; parents; step-mother Elizabeth Riha Henkhaus; son James J. Kocian; brother E. J. Henkhaus; and granddaughter Sharon Gay Kocian.

A special thanks to the wonderful care givers at Williamsburg House and Helping Hearts.

Funeral Mass Service: 11 am, Monday, June 27, 2011, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville. Visitation: 4 pm, Sunday, at Kubena Funeral Home. Rosary: 6 pm, Sunday, at Kubena Funeral Home. Officiate: Rev. John Peters. Pallbearers: All Grandsons. Memorials: Sacred Heart Catholic Church or Charity of Your Choice. Burial: Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.

Contributed by Rosemary Ermis

ANTONIE __ SRUBAR MARESH KOCIAN

Unidentified August 1948 newspaper clipping

Antonie Kocian Passes Away

Another elderly lady, Mrs. Antonie Kocian, passed from this earth at her home in the Breslau community, Thursday, August 12, at 9:00 p.m. She had reached the age of 77 years, 6 months, and 25 days.

Funeral services were held from the Kubena Funeral Home, Saturday, August 14, at 7:45 a.m. and at the Moravia Catholic Church at 8:30 a.m. Very Rev. A.J. Morkovsky offered the Funeral High Mass.  Burial took place in the Moravia Catholic Cemetery.

The deceased was born in Czechoslovakia, and came to this country years ago.  In 1911 she settled at Breslau, where she lived until her death.  She was married in Europe to Los. Srubar as a young woman.  After the death of her husband she married Iganc Maresh in 1912 at Hallettsville.  Some time later her second husband died, and in 1920 she was married to August Kocian, at West.  The deceased was a member of the S.P.J.S.T. Society. 

Surviving are two sons, Anton Srubar of Breslau and Charles Maresh of Moravia: one sister, Mrs. Mary Orsak of Koerth, and six grandchildren. 

Contributed by Regena Williamson

BESSIE T. MORKOVSKY KOCIAN

Victoria Advocate, April 28, 2000

BESSIE T. KOCIAN

HALLETTSVILLE -- Bessie T. Kocian, 94, of Hallettsville, died Thursday, April 27, 2000.

She was born July 20, 1905, in Moulton, to the late Alois Joseph and Marie Raska Morkovsky. She was a homemaker and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Rosary Group, Immaculate Conception Altar Society, KJZT Society and was a 4-H Leader for 30 years.

Survivors: daughter, Mary L. Netardus of Slidell, La.; sons, George L. Kocian and Joseph F. Kocian, both of San Antonio; sisters, Anita Kallus of Hallettsville and Marie Hrncir of San Antonio; nine grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: husband, George Joseph Kocian; parents; brothers, Emil J. Morkovsky, Alphonse Morkovsky, Joe Morkovsky, Henry Morkovsky, Ladik Morkovsky, Msgr. Alois J. Morkovsky and Bishop John L. Morkovsky; and granddaughter, Terrell Lehman.

Visitation will be noon Sunday at Kubena Funeral Home chapel.

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

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday at Sacred Heart Church in Hallettsville, the Rev. John Peters officiating.

Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Kubena Funeral Home, Hallettsville, (361) 798-3271.

Memorials: Sacred Heart School, Hallettsville or Panna Maria Church Renovation Building Fund, c/o PMHS, P.O. Box 52, Pana Maria, 78144.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

ED KOCIAN

Victoria Advocate, Friday, Dec. 9, 1966

Ed Kocian

HALLETTSVILLE -- A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Kubena Funeral Home for Ed Kocian, 78, a native of Lavaca County who died at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday in a Seguin hospital.

Mr. Kocian was born Nov. 19, 1888, in Lavaca County. He married the former Anna Kutac in 1914. She preceded him in death in 1929.

Funeral will be at 9:15 a.m. Saturday from the funeral home and at 9:30 from Moravia Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Edward Bartsch will officiate.

Surviving are six sons, Julius of Deneiger, Bruno of Dickinson, Eldon of Austin, and Edward Jr., Valentine and Thomas, all of Houston; five daughters, Mrs. John Fikac of El Campo, Mrs. Julius Krupala of Houston, Mrs. Erwin Seidenberger of Seguin, Mrs. Leo Babik of Pasadena, and Mrs. Edwin Boehm of Shiner; a brother, Adolph of Moulton; a sister, Mrs. Adolph Motal, also of Moulton; 22 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

EMIL KOCIAN

Victoria Advocate, Tuesday, September 26, 1972

Emil Kocian

Advocate News Service
HALLETTSVILLE -- Emil Kocian, 74, of Hallettsville died Monday at 7:12 a.m. in a local hospital.

Mr. Kocian was born March 14, 1898, in Lavaca County and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He married Miss Mary Burkett June 9, 1925.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Emil Kocian of Hallettsville; a daughter, Miss Marilyn Kocian of Kansas City, Mo.; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Pekar of Sweethome and Mrs. Bill Pekar of Yoakum; and a brother, Anton Kocian of Sinton.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with the Rev. Stanley Petru officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Cemetery under the direction of Kubena Funeral home.

Rosary was recited Monday at the funeral home

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

ERNEST ERVIN KOCIAN

Victoria Advocate, Mar 31, 2004

MOULTON - Ernest Ervin Kocian, 71, of Moulton, died Sunday, March 28, 2004. He was born Sept. 23, 1932, in Moulton, to the late Adolph A. and Frances Motal Kocian. He was a retired truck driver and a Catholic.

Survivors: brothers, Ivan Kocian of Houston and Richard Kocian of Lucedale, Miss.

Preceded in death by: sisters, Konstantina Knotts, Frances Schoenfeld, and Lillian Johec; and brothers, Adolph Kocian and Hugo H. Kocian.

A rosary will be recited 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Moulton.

Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, the Rev. Gabriel Maison officiating.

Burial will be at Catholic Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home, Moulton, 361-596-4611.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

FRANK KOCIAN

Shiner Gazette, 19 Dec 1895

Hallettsville, Dec. 13. – Frank Kocian, a young Bohemiah [sic], who resided near Hackberry, was at the store and post office at Moravia yesterday and left there in company with two other young men. Later he made his way to a house near the road and was in an unconscious condition, his head having been cut and beaten in a horrible manner and he was unable to give any account of himself. Although given attention at once he died last night. While no arrests have been made, officers have spotted the supposed guilty parties.

Frank Kocian, 15 Aug 1874 – 12 Dec 1895, was buried in the Sacred Hearty Cemetery #1. Contributed by Matt Cross

JAMES FRANKLIN KOCIAN

The Victoria Advocate - Friday, May 6, 2005

GONZALES - James F. Kocian, 61, of Gonzales, died Wednesday, May 4, 2005.

He was born Feb. 28, 1944, in Lavaca County, to Tracy Marie Okruhlik Kocian of Gonzales and the late Ignac Julius Kocian. He was a retired supervisor with Texas DOT Highway Department with 25 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion of Yoakum, National Rifle Association, Hermann Sons Lodge, and Monthalia United Methodist Church.

Survivors: wife, Evelyn A. Neubauer Kocian; daughters, Donna M. Law of Cost and Pat Yeschke of Inez; son, Wayne Aschenbeck of Gonzales; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: infant sister.

Services will be 10 a.m. today at Seydler-Hill Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. Paul Smith officiating.

Pallbearers: Gregory Aschenbeck, Danny Aschenbeck, Alan Aschenbeck, Keith Bell, Scooter Law and James Homer Whiteley.

Memorials: Monthalia United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society.

Contributed by Ed Neubauer

SHARON GAY KOCIAN

Victoria Advocate, Monday, May 30, 1977

Sharon Kocian

HOUSTON—Sharon Gay Kocian, 17, who was born Aug. 16, 1959, in Victoria, died of natural causes at 11:22 p.m. Saturday in Houston.

She was a student at Stratford High School. She was a member of St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Houston. She had lived in Houston for seven years.

Funeral Mass will be held at 3:30 Tuesday at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in Houston. The body will be taken to Kubena Funeral Home in Hallettsville for the Rosary at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.

Survivors include the parents, Mr. and Mrs. James J. Kocian of Houston; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jerome I. Kocian of Hallettsville and Mrs. Henry Joe Ehler of Hallettsville; a sister, Karen Kay Kocian; and a brother, James J. Kocian Jr. of Houston.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

ANTON JOSEPH KOCUREK, JR.

Weimar Mercury, 8 Oct 1937

Little Baby Son Dies

The darling 2 1/2-month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Anton Kocurek of thie Sublime section died after a brief illness and was buried in the Odd Fellows' Cemetery west of town Satruday afternoon. Rev. W. L. Hightower officiating. The funeral took place from the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Matthews. Mrs. Kocurek is the former Miss Grace Matthews of this community.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the bereaved parents in the loss of their beloved little darling. May God be merciful to them.

Contributed by Dorothy Albrecht

JOSEF KOCUREK

Colorado Citizen, October 18. 1883

Weimar Local Matters

A Bohemian by the name of Josef Kocurek, who lived near here, in what is called the Moravia neighborhood, was killed last Saturday evening by a negro fellow who claims his name is Ed Dunerson. He says his home is on Rabb’s Prairie, Fayette county. The facts as developed at the inquest held over the body of Mr. Kocurek, by W. H. Perry, Esp., are as follows: Some time since the father-in-law of Mr. Kocurek lost a horse supposed to have been stolen. About ten days ago the horse returned., Saturday Mr. Kocurek was at the village of Ammannsville, this negro rode up making inquiry of a horse of the discription[sic] of the one above mentioned. Mr. Kocurek told the negro that a horse of that character was in his neighborhood; and the negro bargained with Mr. Kocurek to give him $2.50 to deliver the horse. Mr. Kocurek then to make sure of the negro’s capture, got a friend,, and both armed with Winchester rifles, went to the pasture where the horse was and took him out. The negro claimed the horse, paid Mr. Kocurek the reward, and started off leading the animal. He was ordered to halt as the horse was claimed by other parties. This frightened the negro who began to run, Mr. Kocurek pursued him on horseback, and in trying to shoot to scare him a cartridge hung in the gun in such a manner that it could not be discharged He then ran up beside the negro and pulled him off his horse. Both parties came to the ground together, and in the scuffle the gun was dropped. The negro picked it up and before Mr. Kocurek could gain his feet the negro clubbed him to death with it, mashed his head to a jelly. The murderer was then captured by Will Ratliff with others, who happened to see the difficulty. The officers were immediately notified and arrived as soon as horse flesh could take them to the scene of the murder, by which time crowds of the murdered man’s neighbors began to gather, and it was with considerable bluff and persuasion that the officers could prevent the murderer from being mobbed. Mr. Kocurek was respected in the neighborhood, was a man of considerable means, about 35 years old. The negro was a young fellow, about 23 or 24 years old. He is now safe in the La Grange jail, and in due time will have justice meted out to him.

Transcribed by Dorothy Albrecht

ROBERT W. KOCUREK

Victoria Advocate, Saturday, Oct. 8, 1966

Robert W. Kocurek

HALLETTSVILLE—Funeral services were held here Friday afternoon for Robert Wayne Kocurek, 26, of Austin, son of Mrs. and Mrs. Arnold Kocurek Sr. of San Antonio, who died Thursday in Austin.

Msgr. Alois Morkovsky officiated at services at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Cook Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Surviving besides the parents are his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. F. K. Bucek of Hallettsville; his paternal grandmother, Mrs. Louis Kocurek of Dime Box; a sister, Mary Agnes and two brothers, Barry and Arnold Kocurek Jr., all of San Antonio.

Mrs. Arnold Kocurek Sr. is the former Miss Irene Bucek of Hallettsville.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

AUGUST C. KOEHN

Weimar Mercury, 3 Feb 1933

August C. Koehn, aged about 50 years, a prominent and highly respected citizen of the Shiloh section of this county, passed away in a Temple hospital Wednesday afternoon. The deceased had been in ill health for some time and was recently taken to Temple where he underwent an operation, from which he failed to rally.

The funeral will be held Friday afternoon from the family home with burial in the Shiloh Luthran Cemetery. Rev. A. T. Kluge, local Lutheran pastor, will officiate.

Mr. Koehn was born at New Bielau and has been a life-long resident of this section. About 25 years ago he was married to Miss Ella Lorfing, who survives, as do the following four children. Mrs. Willie Conrad, Oscar, Lydia and Walter Koehn, all of Shiloh. He also leaves several brothers and sisters and one grandson.

To the bereaved ones, the New Era-Heral offers profound sympathy. —Halletsville New Era-Herald.

———

Aug. Koehn. born and raised in this section, was a man of unusual thrift and character. He was a son of the late Mr. John Koehn, Sr., of Content, and brother of Messrs. Hermann and Fred L. Koehn of the same community. August was highly regarded by everyone who knew him. A man of upright character, steady, honest, and a man in whom you always felt you could place confidence, his death is deeply regretted by a large circle of old time friends throught this section. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to his bereaved ones.

HARPER L. KOEHNE

March 3, 1920 to September 13, 2009

Victoria Advocate, September 14, 2009

Harper L. Koehne, 89, of Hallettsville, passed away Sept. 13, 2009. He was born on March 3, 1920 to Gus and Lizzie Schmook Koehne Sr. near Vsetin Community in Lavaca County. He married Evelyn Vasek Koehne on Apr. 29, 1941 in Rockport. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church of Sublime.

Harper is survived by: his wife Evelyn of 68 years; two sons, Leon Koehne and wife Carol, and Marvin Koehne and wife Barbara; daughter, Nettie Mertz all of Hallettsville; three half brothers, Monroe Koehne of Marble Falls, Harvey Koehne of Laurel, Miss., and Charles Koehne of Hallettsville; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

Harper was preceded in death by: his parents; grandson, Clayton Lee Koehne; two brothers, Leonard and Gussie Jr. Koehne; and two sisters, Agnes Woytek and Matilda Heinsohn.

Visitation will be 2 p.m. today, with a prayer service at 7 p.m., at Kubena Funeral Home.

The funeral will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009 at Sublime Zion Lutheran Church, the Rev. Herb Beyer officiating. Interment will follow at Hallettsville City Cemetery.

Pallbearers: Steven Koehne, Justin Koehne, Scot Smith, Devin Mertz, Kenneth Mertz, and Darrin Wegener. 

Memorials: Sublime Zion Lutheran Church.

Contributied By Ed Neubauer

ERNST KOENIG

Shiner Gazette, 18 Mar 1903, page 1

Ernst Koenig Dead.

A gloom was cast over the city Monday evening when the doleful news spread that Mr. Ernst Koenig, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Koenig, had died after being sick but three days with appendicitis.

Deceased was just in the prime of life, having attained an age of 23 years when his spirit was called to that land from whose bourne no traveler returns.

Deceased leaves a grief stricken wife and one child, besides many relatives and a legion of friends.

The remains were laid at rest in the Baursville cemetery Thursday evening, Rev. Bekeschus conducting the funeral services. – Moulton Eagle.

Contributed by Matt Cross

OTTO KOENIG

Schulenburg Sticker, 30 Mar 1899, page 1

Otto Koenig of Breslau died of meningitis Friday, and was buried Saturday. Mr. Koenig was attacked last week (Monday). He had only recently recovered from a spell of the grippe. In November last Mr. Koenig married Miss Clara Meyer of this community. – Halletsville Herald.

Contributed by Matt Cross

ANNA NEUBAUER KOENNING

Shiner Gazette, January 25, 1945

Mrs. Anna Koenning Buried At Witting

Mrs. Anna Koenning, nee Neubauer, aged 69 years, 7 months and 19 days, passed away at her home near Stacy School on Thursday at 12:30 a.m. after an illness of a week.

Funeral services were conducted from the family home to the Witting Lutheran Church on Saturday at 2 p.m. with interment in the Witting Cemetery, Rev. Windecker officiating. Many beautiful flowers covered her last resting place.

Survivors are the following children: Mrs. Hy. (Dora) Mueller, Mrs. Fritz (Minnie) Neubauer, Mrs. Frieda, at home, Edmund Koenning, Seven grandchildren also survive, two are serving overseas. Her husband passed away 25 years ago. Two sons also preceded her in death.

Mrs. Koenning was a good Christian Mother, devoted to her church and her family, her passing from her community is deeply regretted.

Among those who attended the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. F.L. Schovajsa and Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Neubauer of Shiner; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gerdes of Corpus Christi.

To those who are bereaved by her passing we extend sincere and heartfelt sympathy.

Anna Neubauer was the daughter of August and Dorothea Pfiel Neubauer. She was born on May 29, 1875 in Germany and died on January 18, 1945. Contributed by Ed Neubauer

AUGUST KOENNING

Shiner Gazette, 26 Nov 1902, Mount Olive column

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. W. Koening, died Thursday. Its remains were taken to Scharlottenburg for burial. The bereaved parents have our sympathy.

August Koenning, 23 Sep 1902 - 21 Nov 1902, was buried in the Charlottenburg Cemetery. Contributed by Matt Cross

EWALD KOENNING

The Shiner Gazette - August 30, 1973

Services Held For Ewald Koenning

Ewald Koenning age 62 years, 1 month and 2 days, passed away in the Shiner Hospital Wednesday, August 22, 1973 at 11:25 p.m.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday August 24 at the Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner, where the body lay in state. The Rev. Clifford C. Grosenbacher officiated.

Burial was in the Shiner City Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Carl, Arthur and Willie Neubauer, Elo Riske, Paul Mueller and Frank Schovajsa.

Mr. Koenning was a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church and did farm and ranch work. He never married. During the last few years, he was a resident in the Hallettsville Nursing Home.

Mr. Koenning was born July 20, 1911 at Charlottenburg, Lavaca County, Texas, son of Otto and Emma (Neubauer) Koenning, natives respectively of Seehansen, Brandenburg, Germany and Shiner Texas. He was a lifelong resident of the Charlottenburg-Witting Community.

Surviving are an aunt and several cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, September 8, 1933; his mother, February 2, 1956; and an infant brother.

Contributed by Ed Neubauer

FRIEDA ANNA CLARA KOENNING

The Shiner Gazette, February 19, 1987

Frieda Koenning Laid to Rest Monday

Frieda Anna Clara Koenning of Shiner died at 12:45 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, 1987 in the Shiner Hospital at the age of 89 years and 3 days. She had been a resident at Trinity Lutheran Home since June 13, 1980.

Miss Koenning was born Feb. 11, 1898 at Sweet Home, Lavaca County, Texas, daughter of Friedrick and Anna (Neubauer) Koenning.

She was baptized April 11, 1898 in the Zion Lutheran Church at Charlottenburg by Rev. G. Rupplush and was confirmed Mar. 24, 1913 in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Witting by the Rev. Wilhelm Dziewas. She lived at home with her mother in the Stacy School community until her death. She then went to make her home with her nephews, Gilbert and Paul Mueller near Shiner, where she resided some 30 years.

Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Elo (Hulda) Riske of shiner; nephew Marvin Koenning of Yoakum; three nieces, Mrs. Victor (Bernice) Himmelreich of Poth, Mrs. Eugene (Dorothy) Horecka of Shiner, Mrs. Alice Sheffiels of San Antonio; also great-nieces and nephews.

A prayer service was held at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15 at the Buffington Funeral Home in Shiner, conducted by Pastor Clarence Ehler.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 16 at Witting Lutheran Church with the Rev. Ehler officiating.

Burial followed in Witting Lutheran Cemetery under the direction of the Buffington Funeral Home, where the body lay in state.

Serving as pallbearers were Victor Himmelreich, Robert Blaschke, Denis Berger Jr., Eugene Horecka, John and Marvin Koenning.

She was preceded in death by her father, June 6, 1919; her mother, Jan. 8, 1945; three brothers, Edmund Koenning, July 31, 1974; Walter Koenning, Dec. 19, 1938; and a 2-month old infant, August Koenning; two sisters, Mrs. Henry (Dora) Mueller, July 13, 1952; Mrs. Fritz (Minnie) Neubauer, Feb. 10, 1974.

Transcribed and submitted by Ed Neubauer

OTTO KOENNING

Shiner Gazette, September 14, 1933

Otto Koenning

The funeral of Otto Koenning occurred Sunday, afternoon at 3 o'clock from the family home, with burial in the city cemetery. All services were conducted by Rev. Richard Schuetze.

Mr. Koenning was born June 18th, 1875 at Seehansen, Brandenburg, Germany, where he was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church. He came, with his parents, to America in 1887 and they settled in Fayette County. He was married to Miss Emma Neubauer on December 9th, 1908. Two Children were born to this union, one son died in infancy. The other son, Ewald, age 22, with the grief-stricken widow, survive. Mr. Koenning was ill five weeks before being taken to a Galveston specialist where he lingered three weeks. He passed away in a Galveston hospital Friday September 8th. He had lived the passed twenty years on the same farm, a few miles from Shiner.

He is survived by one brother, Hermann Koenning of Williamson county, also by six sisters as follows: Mrs. Walter Wunderlich of DeWitt county, Mrs. Emma Meyer of Taylor, Mrs. Johanna Neubauer of Shiner, Mrs. Minna Mussa and Miss Otelia Koenning of Fayette county, and Mrs. Ida Junek of Cameron. His aged mother, Mrs. Anna Koenning, nearly 80 years old, was enroute to the funeral when she suffered injuries in a car accident and had to be taken to a LaGrange hospital.

Pallbearers were: Richard Braun, Fred Ulcak, Elo Wolters, Victor Treptow, Gus Nollkamper, and Otto Bleire.

The O.D.H.S. Lodge conducted there ritualistic service. To all who morn his loss, the Gazette offers sympathy.

Otto Koenning was born on June 18, 1887 and died on September 8, 1933. He was the son of Fritz and Anna Gehe Koenning. Contributed by Ed Neubauer

WALTER FRITZ J. KOENNING

The Hallettsville Tribune, December 23, 1938

Funeral Held for Walter F. Koenning

Funeral services for Walter F. J. Koenning, aged 27 years, 6 months and 19 days, whose death occurred here Monday in a local hospital after a few weeks illness, were held Wednesday from the home of his mother, Mrs. Fritz Koenning of the Stacey section, the Rev. Jacobs of Yoakum conducting the services.

The deceased was a native of Lavaca County and had lived in this section since birth. He was married in October of this year to Miss Johanna Jalufka who survives.

Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Kubena Funeral Home.

In addition to his widow , and mother, the deceased is survived by a brother, Ed Koenning of Stacey, and four sisters, Mrs. Henry Mueller of Shiner, Mrs. Elo Riske of Stacey, Mrs. Fritz Neubauer of Shiner, and Miss Frieda Koenning of Stacey.

Pall bearers included: Otto and John Koenning, John Himmebrech, August and Edwin Neubauer and Otto Granz.

Walter Koenning was born May 30, 191, the son of Fredrick and Anna (Neubauer) Koenning. He died December 19, 1938. Contributed by Ed Neubauer

MILDRED KOERTH

The Victoria Advocate, Wednesday, November 20, 2002, page 15A

HALLETTSVILLE -- Mildred Koerth, 89, of Hallettsville, died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2002.

She was born Aug. 29, 1913, in Lavaca County, to the late Frank and Mary Prasek Matula. She was a teacher for Vysehrad School District and a member of Sacred Heart Church in Hallettsville. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association, American Legion Ladies Auxiliary and of the KJZT.

Survivors: husband, Oscar Henry Koerth; son, Henry Leon Koerth of Hallettsville; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: parents; sisters, Albina Matula, Lillie Matula and an infant sister; and brothers, Frank Willie Matula, Leon Matula and an infant brother.

Visitation will be 3 p.m. today at Kubena Funeral Home chapel.

A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. tonight at the funeral home chapel and at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Sacred Heart Church of Hallettsville.

Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the church, the Rev. John Peters officiating.

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

Memorials: Sacred Heart Church or Sacred Heart School of Hallettsville.

Submitted by Nancy Schmidt

MINA KOERTH

Weimar Mercury, 5 Oct 1889, page 2

Sweet Home was the scene of a horrible accident last Thursday evening, at about half past five o'clock. The little daughter of C. G. Koerth was playing on the track near the stock pens when a freight train, drawn by engine No. 51, Sam Hopper, engineer, came dashing round the curve, and before they could stop the train the child was run over and horribly mangled. On account of the curve in the road the engineeer did not see the child until it was beyond all human power to stop the engine in time to save its life. The efforts of the fireman to save the victim's life were certainly heroic. The engine had given several shrill whistles, but instead of jumping off the track it seems that the little girl ran into the arms of death by starting to run straight down the track. Seeing that there was no possible chance for reversing the engine in time, the fireman ran out on the cowcatcher and made a grab for the child, but without avail, for the giant locomotive was stronger than he, and jerked the poor girl under the wheels and ground her to death. In his bold attempt the fireman narrowly escaped being thrown under the wheels himself, and sustained several painful injuries. The Herald extends sincere condolence to the bereaved family.—Herald.

Mina is buried in the Bennett Cemetery near Sweet Home, Lavaca County, Texas. The tombstone for her states she was born June 29, 1875 and died on September 19, 1889, and was the daughter of C. (Charlie) G. and A. Koerth.

Contributed by Ed Neubauer

EUGENE E. KOERTH

Victoria Advocate, September 27, 2012

EUGENE E. KOERTH

HALLETTSVILLE - Eugene E. Koerth, 68, of Hallettsville, passed away Sept. 25, 2012. He was born on Feb. 10, 1944 to the late Ervin & Pauline Prasek Koerth in Lavaca County, TX.

Eugene is survived by: son Jimmy Koerth & wife Tammy; daughter Pam Wilson & husband Rocky; 2 brothers, Charles Koerth Sr. and Larry Koerth & wife Sandra; 2 sisters, Sharon Rother & husband Marvin and Karen Haley & husband Ed; 7 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; and beloved dog Jada.

Funeral Service: 3 pm, Friday, Sept. 28, 2012, at Kubena Funeral Home. Visitation: 12 noon, Friday at Kubena Funeral Home. Officiate: Brother Henry. Memorials can be made to the family of Eugene Koerth.
Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.kubenafuneralhome.com.

Contributed by Rosemary Ermis

CARL FREDINAND KOHLEFFEL

Colorado County Citizen, 23 Nov 1933, page 8

CARL FREDINAND KOHLEFFEL

Carl Fredinand Kohleffel died at his home near Hallettsville, Texas, Nov. 14, 1933 at 3:15 P. M. His death was caused by high blood pressure and paralysis.

Mr. Kohleffel was born at Ross Prairie, Fayette County, Texas on Sept. 7, 1868. On January 9, 1894 he was married to Miss Augusta Vogelsang at Breslau, Texas. He was 65 years, 2 months, and 7 days at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. Emil Spies of Weimar, two sons, Elo and Herbert of Hallettsville, five grandchildren, one brother, Emil, of Houston, and three sisters, Mrs. Emma Mehrens of Schulenburg, Mrs. Emilie Kliem and Mrs. Ida Weishuhn of of Houston. His parents and two brothers preceded him in death.

He was a faithful member of the Herson Sohns Lodge 103[?] since August 29, 1904. He was buried in the Old Kinkler Cemetery Thursday, Nov. 16, at 3 P. M. Rev. A. H. Kalkenburg officiating at the home and grave.

Mr. Kohleffel visited in Columbus many times and has a host of friends and relatives in this community. His niece Mrs. W. W. Heiman, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gunderlach, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Gunderlach, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schroeder and daughter of here attended the funeral.

KOKAS Child

Shiner Gazette, 23 May 1907, Local News column

The little child of Mr. Paul Kokas died last week and was buried in the Catholic Cemetery.

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

ANNA PAULINE KOLACNY

Tribune Herald, 25 Feb 2009

Anna Pauline Kolacny, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother joined our Lord on Jan 30. 2009.

She was born Jan. 9, 1914 to Michael and Rosie Volek.

Her love of gardening, sewing, quilting, dancing and enthusiasm for life will always be remembered by her family and those who loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Michael and Rosie Volek; eight sisters; one brother; her husband, Emil; a daughter Ethlyn Kolacny McVey, and a son-in-law, Henry C. Viktorin.

Survivors include a daughter, Gladys Kolacny Viktorin, and grandchildren, Charles Viktorin and wife, Dawn and Susan Malek and husband Carey; great-grandchildren, Josh and Anna; Joann Philpott and husband, Charles and a great-grandchildren, Lauren, Henry and Juliet.

Rosary services were held at 7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 2 at Palms Funeral Home in Angleton.

Funeral Services were held at 10 a.m., Tuesday Feb. 3 at St. Anthony‘s Catholic Church in Danbury.

Burial follow in the St. Anthony’s Catholic Cemetery in Danbury.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the St. Anthony’s Cemetery Fund....

Arrangements were under the direction of Palms Funeral Home in Angleton.

Contributed by Regena Williamson

BERNADINE W. GRAHMANN KOLACNY

Victoria Advocate, 4 Feb 1999

BERNADINE W. KOLACNY

HOUSTON—Bernadine W. Kolacny, 82, of Houston, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999. She was born May 16, 1916, in Lavaca County, to the late Frank and Antoinette Pechacek Grahmann. She was a member of St. Dominic Church in Houston. Survivors: husband, Frank Kolacny; daughter, Nelba Polasek of Houston; sons, Leroy Kolacny and Gary Kolacny, both of Houston; sisters, Wilhelmina Zafereo of Victoria and Louise Fredrick of Runge; brother, Alvin Grahmann of Schulenburg; 11 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: brothers, Joe Grahmann and Frank Grahmann; and sisters, Mary Grahmann, Elizabeth Grahmann and Clara Hinson. Visitation will be held from 10:30 a.m. Friday until 9 a.m. Saturday at Kubena Funeral Home chapel. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Church in Hallettsville, the Rev. John Peters officiating. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery in Hallettsville. Kubena Funeral Home, Hallettsville, 798-3271.

Contributed by Matt Cross

DELAINE MARIE KOLACNY

Victoria Advocate, September 16, 2001

DELAINE M. KOLACNY

HALLETTSVILLE—Delaine Marie Kolacny, 16, of Hallettsville, died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001.

She was born May 15, 1985, in Victoria, to Ervin J. and Carolyn Koncaba Kolacny of Hallettsville. She was in FFA and the DCP work program in high school. She played little league girls softball, volleyball and was in the V.I.C.A. Club in junior high school. She worked at City Bakery and Lavaca County Office Supply. She volunteered at Hallettsville Nursing and Rehabilitation and at Kolacny Bar-B-Que. She was also a member of KJZT and Sacred Heart Church.

Survivors: parents; sister, Donna Janak of Hallettsville; brothers, Dale Kolacny and Devin Kolacny, both of Hallettsville; and grandparents, Joe and Lillie Kolacny of Hallettsville, and James and Dolores Koncaba of Moulton.

Preceded in death by: great-grandparents.

Visitation will be noon today at Kubena Funeral Home chapel.

A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at Sacred Heart Church and 2:30 p.m. Monday at the church.

Services will be 3 p.m. Monday at the church, the Rev. John Peters officiating.

Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery. Kubena Funeral Home, Hallettsville

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

FRANK J. KOLACNY

Victoria Advocate, 21 Feb 2003

Frank J. Kolacny

HOUSTON - Frank J. Kolacny, 85, of Houston, died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 2003. He was born April 5, 1917, in Hallettsville, to the late Joseph Frank and Rosie Ruzicka Kolacny. He was retired with Southern Pacific Railroad and a member of St. Dominic Church in Houston.

Survivors: daughter, Nelea Polasek of Houston; sons, Leroy Kolacny and Gary Kolacny, both of Houston; sister, Lillie Grahmann of Hallettsville; brothers, Laddie Kolacny of Ganado and Joe Kolacny of Hallettsville; 11 grandchildren; and nine grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: wife, Bernadine Grahmann Kolacny; parents; and sister, Bessie Grahmann.

Visitation will be 11:30 a.m. today at Kubena Funeral Home chapel.

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

Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Church in Hallettsville, the Rev. Kirby Hlavaty officiating.

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

Contributed by Matt Cross

LILLIE KALMUS KOLACNY

Kubena Funeral Home Website

Lillie Kolacny passed away Thursday, July 31, 2014, at the age of 89. She was born in Lavaca County to the late Theo and Carrie Mozisek Kalmus on September 21, 1924.

Lillie was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and the KJZT Society.

Lillie married Joe B. Kolacny at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church at Koerth on September 24, 1944. They were married for 66 years until his death on June 26, 2013.

Lillie is survived by three children, Earlene Pilat and husband Robert of Moulton, Ervin Kolacny and wife Carolyn, and DavidKolacny and wife Michele both of Hallettsville. She is also survived by nine grandchildren, Donna Brazda (Jody) of Wallis, DaleKolacny (Connie) of Hallettsville, Devin Kolacny (Karen) of Sheridan, Kevin Pilat (Angie), Ryan Pilat (Roxanne), and Alan Pilat(Beth) all of Moulton, Angela Richter(Bryan) of Flatonia, Drayton Kolacny and Mclane Kolacny both of Hallettsville. She is also survived by eleven great-grandchildren and five step great-grandchildren. Brothers, Victor Kalmus and Joe Kalmus both of Victoria, Julius Kalmus of Hallettsville, and sisters Caroline Grahmann of Hallettsville and Lorene Barton of Yoakum.

Lillie was preceded in death by her parents, husband Joe B. Kolacny, granddaughter Delaine Kolacny, and brother LouisKalmus.

Visitation:  4 pm, Saturday, at Kubena Funeral Home with Rosary starting at 7 pm. Funeral Mass Service: 3 pm Sunday, Aug. 3, 2014, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Hallettsville. Officiant: Msgr. John Peters. Pallbearers (her grandchildren): DonnaKolacny Brazda, Angela Pilat Richter, Devin Kolacny, Alan Pilat, Drayton Kolacny, and Mclane Kolacny. Burial: St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Memorials: Donor's Choice.

Contributed by Matt Cross

ALOSIA KOLAR

San Antonio Express, Wednesday, Feb. 7, 1951

HALLETTSVILLE—Services for Mrs. Alosia Kolar, 85, were held at Shiner Tuesday from Roeder Funeral Home and at the Shiner Catholic Church, followed by interment in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery. The Rev. J. Hanacek officiated.

Mrs. Kolar is survived by five daughters, Mrs. William Drabek, Mrs. Frank Janda, Mrs. Ben J. Stluka and Mrs. J.S. Havel, all of Shiner, and Mrs. Jaro Netardus of El Campo; 17 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

MAT KOLAR

Shiner Gazette, 15 Mar 1973

For Mat Kolar

Mat Kolar of Shiner, age 82 years, and 4 days, passed away Friday, March 2, 1973 at 11:20 a.m. in the Shiner Hospital where he had been a patient for 10 days.

The body lay in state at the Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner, until 2:00 p.m. Sunday, March 4, 1973, when it was taken to the Shiner Catholic Church where Requiem Mass was offered at 3:00 p.m. by the Rev. Msgr. John J. Hanacek.

Burial was in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Louis Spann of Shiner, Frank Surovec Jr. of Schertz, a nephew, Paul Novosad of Shiner, and three grandsons, Jerry Burns of F o r t Worth, Maurice Webb and Robert Steinocher, both of Corpus Christi.

Rosary was recited at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 3 at the Buffington Chapel led by Msgr. Hanacek.

Matous Kolar, one of ten children, was born February 28, 1891 in Bohuslavice, Czechoslovakia, son of Frank and Rosalie (Vyoral) Kolar. In 1906, when he was 15 years old, he came to Texas, settling first at Roscoe then moved to West before coming to Lavaca County. In 1917, he was married to Verona Pekar in the Shiner Catholic Church by the Rev. F. X. Wolf. The couple made their home on a farm near Shiner in the Henkhaus community. After 34 years of farming, they retired and moved to their present residence in Shiner where they resided for 22 years. Four children were born to them.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Verona Kolar of Shiner; one daughter, Mrs. Louis (Lillie) Steinocher of Corpus Christi; three sons, Joe Kolar of Corpus Christi, Frank Kolar of Fort Worth, Edward Kolar of Shiner; one brother, Matthew Kolar; two sisters, Mrs. L u c e Kozel and Mrs. Rosie Snopek, all in Czechoslovakia; 15 g r a n d children and 7 great-grandchildren.

Besides his parents in Czechoslovakia, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank and Joe Kolar in Czechoslovakia; four sisters, Mrs. Frank T. (Mary) Zapletal, October 15, 1947 in Moulton, Mrs. Frank (Frances) Kremenek in Jourdanton, Mrs. Joe (Annie) Velka, Mrs. Frank (Julie) Vaculik, both in Czechoslovakia; and a grandson, Edward Kolar Jr., September 13, 1952, who died at birth.

JOHN KOLAR

San Antonio Express, Sunday, July 26, 1936

MOULTON, Tex., July 25.-- John Kolar, 44, was shot and killed in Rudy Mueller's bar about 8 o'clock Thursday night. Joe J. Hrncir surrendered to Nightwatchman Frank Stainocher and was taken to jail at Hallettsville. The bullet, fired from a pistol, entered Kolar's left side and came out under the right arm. Eyewitnesses say that not a word was spoken before the shot was fired. Kolar and Hrncir were brothers-in-law. Hrncir [Kolar?] has a wife and two small children. Judge A. J. Darilek, justice of the peace at Moulton, held an inquest.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

ROSA ZIDEK KOLAR

Victoria Advocate, Tuesday, June 27, 1967

Mrs. Rosa Kolar

HALLETTSVILLE—Mrs. Rosa Kolar, 74, of Shiner, died at 3:45 a.m. Monday in a local hospital. Mrs. Kolar was born March 24, 1893, near Moulton.

Funeral services will be held at 8 a.m. Tuesday at Buffington Funeral Home Chapel in Shiner, and at 8:30 a.m. at the Catholic Church in Moulton, with burial in Moulton Catholic Cemetery.

Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Willie Hosek of Poth, and several nieces and nephews.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

ED. LEE KOLIBA

Hallettsville Tribune, 12 May 1942

Baby Dies Shortly After Birth

E. Lee Koliba, aged 27 days, baby of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Koliba of Hochheim, died at the Huth Memorial Hospital in Yoakum, Friday, May 8, at 10:00 p. m.

Funeral services were held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ondrusek in Yoakum at 4:00 p. m. and at the St. Joseph church at 4:30, with Rev. Father Hugg officiating. Interment was in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery. The Kubena Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Surviving are the mother and father, two brothers, Robert and leroy, and the grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fr. Ondrusek.

FRANK KOLIBA

Victoria Advocate, 31 Aug 1938, page 1

FRANK KOLIBA IS BURIED AT SHINER; LIVED IN PLACEDO

Funeral services for Frank Koliba, 67, former resident of Placedo, were held at the home of his son, Ed Koliba, in Hochheim last Saturday, it was learned here today. Mr. Koliba passed away last Thursday.

Born in Czechoslovakia in 1871, he came to America in 1880 and settled in Lavaca County. In 1909 he moved to Hochheim and later to Shiner. From Shiner he moved to Placedo. Since the death of his wife, in January of 1927, he had lived with his children. He had been in bad health for the past three years.

Funeral services were conducted by Anton Smykal of Guadalupe. At the S. P. J. S. T. Cemetery in Shiner, where interment was made, Stephen Valcek of Houston officiated at the services. Pallbearers were Henry Koliba, Charlie Balusek, John Baros, Val Chilek, Raymond Malina and Joe Ermis.

The deceased is survived by three sons, Ed and Jerry Koliba of Hochheim and Adolph of Placedo; three daughters, Mrs. Lillie Matus of Shiner, Mrs. Vlasta Baros and Mrs. Emilie Ondrusek of Placedo; one sister, Mrs. Louisa Janca of Waelder; three half-brothers, Louis and Henry Koliba of Corpus Christi and George Koliba of Hochheim; and six grandchildren.

Frank Koliba's marker shows he was born 25 Jul 1871 and died 25 Aug 1938. He's buried next to his wife, Anna. Contributed by Matt Cross

BILLIE SIECKO APPELT KOLOS

Victoria Advocate, August 16, 1999

BILLIE APPELT KOLOS

HALLETTSVILLE—Billie Appelt Kolos, 77, of Hallettsville, died Sunday, August 15, 1999.

She was born Jan. 22, 1922, in Sublime, to the late John A. and Ida Einkauf Siecko. She was the retired owner of Appelt's Café.

Survivors: stepmother, Rosie Siecko of Yoakum; daughters, Dorthy Benoit and Doris Kalmus, both of Sugar Land, Betty Appelt of Bastrop and Helen Spies and Linda Haas, both of Hallettsville; stepdaughters, Louise Kolos, JoAnn Byrn and Jean Mitchell, all of Hallettsville, Katherine Plant of Bastrop, Elizabeth Scribrer of Tupelo, Ms. and Linda Matlage of Austin; son, Frankie Appelt Jr. of Hallettsville; stepsons, Victor Kolos and Louis Kolos Jr., both of Hallettsville; sisters, Josephine Lemke of Sugar Land, Oretha Pennock of San Antonio and Rose Fitch of Edna; brothers, Clarence Siecko of Sugar Land and Fred Siecko of Yoakum; ten grandchildren; 19 step-grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: husband, Louis Julius Kolos; and brothers, Johnnie August Siecko and Halton Arthur Siecko.

Visitation will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Kubena Funeral Home chapel.

Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church, the Rev. Terry Horton officiating.

Burial will be at Geiger Cemetery in Sublime. Kubena Funeral Home, Hallettsville, 798-3271.

Memorials: American Diabetes Association and/or American Heart Association

Contributed by Rosemary Ermis

DEBRA ORSAK KOLOS

Kubena Funeral Home

Debra Orsak Kolos, 61, of Hallettsville TX, passed away on December 10, 2013, after a courageous battle with ALS/Lou Gehrig’s. Debby was born July 13, 1952 in Yoakum, TX, to Charlie E. Orsak and Lillian Hagen Orsak. Debby attended school in Yoakum. She was raised in the Morris School Community with her parents and two sisters. She married LouisKolos Jr., February 20, 1970 and they raised two children. 

Debby was a loving wife, committed mother, and grandmother. She had two wonderful sisters and faithful friends, her favorite times were spent surrounded by her children and grandchildren, her happiest times on earth. She was a devoted Christian and spent many hours with Joyce Meyers and Joel Osteen on television, she also attended first Baptist church in Hallettsville, TX. 

Debby is survived by her mother Lillian Hagen Orsak, Husband Louis Kolos Jr., Son Jeff Kolos and wife Shannon, Daughter Brandi Kolos, Grandchildren – Justin Kolos, BrandinAguilar, Kyleigh Kolos, Laina Kolos, and Summer Stang, Two Sisters Carol Wietstruck and husband Gene, Kathy Brown and husband Bobby and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. 

Debby was preceded in death by her father, Charlie Orsak. 

Though she will be missed we take comfort and knowing that she is no longer in pain and fighting this terrible disease and is in heaven where she is talking, walking, and being free at last! 

Debby, we will miss you and take comfort in knowing that we will all be togather again someday, now run, talk, laugh, and smile. 

Funeral Service: 2 pm, Friday, Dec. 13, 2013 at First Baptist Church of Hallettsville. Visitation: 12 noon, Sunday, at First Baptist Church. Officiants: Rev. Terry Horton and Brother Henry Learn. Pallbearers: Scott Hagan, Jason Hagan, Kenny Renger, Trinity Kalmus, David Koppenol, Wes McGuffin, Charles Chadham, Kullen Kendrick, and Kade Kendrick. Memorials: may be made to the MDA/ALS Association by donating to the research we one day may be able to help those who are fighting this disease and from another loved one from being destroyed. Burial: Hallettsville City Cemetery.

 Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

JOY TAYLOR WATSON KOLOS

Victoria Advocate, December 29, 2000

JOY WATSON KOLOS

YOAKUM—Joy Watson Kolos, 69, of Yoakum, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2000.

She was born Oct. 11, 1931, in Babyhead, Texas to the late Charles Hollis and Bula Mae Maxwell Taylor. She was a member of the Church of Christ.

Survivors: sons, Jimmy Watson of Hallettsville and Johnny Watson of Sweet Home; stepmother, Hazel Taylor of Llano; sisters, Clara Hartgrove and Ginger Harp, both of Austin and Frances Brown of Colorado; six grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

Preceded in death by: husband, William J. Watson; son, Jack Robin Watson; stepdaughter, Peggy Pohl; parents.

Visitation will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Kubena Funeral Home chapel.

Services will be 3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel, the Rev. Elvis Johnston officiating.

Burial will be at Willow Creek Cemetery. Kubena Funeral Home, Hallettsville

Contributed by Rosemary Ermis

MARY ROZNOVSKY KOLOS

Victoria Advocate, Thursday, June 8, 1967

Mrs. Mary Kolos

Advocate News Service
HALLETTSVILLE—Mrs. Mary Kolos, 83, died at 6:05 p.m. Sunday in a nursing home at Dilley, Tex.

Mrs. Kolos was born Dec. 8, 1883, in Lavaca County.

Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at St. Mary's Catholic Church, near Hallettsville, with the Rev. Henry Psencik officiating. Kubena Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Pallbearers were J.V. Dufner, Frank O'Neill, Maury King, Ernie Thumann and James and Leroy Kolos.

Surviving are a son, Frank Kolos of Dilley; four daughters, Miss Mary Kolos of Dilley, Miss Sophie Kolos of Yorktown, Mrs. Justine Ollson of Carrizo Springs and Mrs. Emily Fritz of Monte Rello, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Frank Prasek and Mrs. Julia Mican of Witting; two brothers, Steve Roznovsky of Moulton and Victor Roznovsky of Hallettsville; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

ALMA BERTIE SKLAR KONARIK

Brethern Journal, September 2004

Alma Bertie Sklar Konarik, age 90 and a life-long member of the Vsetin Czech-Moravian Brethren Church, died on June 27, 2004 in Hallettsville.  She was born on September 9, 1913 in Lavaca County and married Steve Konarik on June 21, 1932.   Mrs. Konarik is survived by a daughter, a grandson, and a great-granddaughter.   Services were on June 30, 2004 from the Vsetin Church with burial in the church's cemetery.  Minister:  Henry Beseda.  

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

VICTOR H. KONARIK

San Antonio Light, Monday, June 14, 1948

HALLETTSVILLE, June 13—Military funeral services will be held here Monday for Pvt. Victor H. Konarik, 27, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lukas Konarik of the Stacy School community. Rev. Henry Psencik officiated at requiem mass in St. Mary's Church and at St. Mary's cemetery where military rites were held under the auspices of American Legion and VFW posts.

Konarik was killed in action in France, July 6, 1944.

Surviving, besides his parents, are eight brothers and one sister: Cyril, U.S. army, Alphonse, Steve, Julius, Rudolph and Lukas, at home; Frank, Refugio, Ludwig, Houston, and Mary Konarik, at home.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

ADOLPH KONCABA

Victoria Advocate, 11 Oct 2005

Adolph E. Koncaba SR. - MOULTON

MOULTON - Adolph Emil Koncaba Sr., 69, of Moulton, died Sunday, Oct. 9, 2005.

He was born Feb. 15, 1936, in Moulton, to the late Anton Jr. and Angelina Berckenhoff Koncaba. He worked with sheet metal for Wire Work and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Survivors: wife, Lorene Pilat Koncaba; daughter, Joyce Machacek of Moulton; sons, Adolph Koncaba Jr. and Glen Koncaba, both of Shiner; sisters, Viola Konvicka and Agnes Fojtik, both of Hallettsville, Patricia Faltisek of Rosenberg, and Dolores Dreitner of Weimar; brothers, Edwin Kent of Gilmer, Bill Koncaba of Humble, and George Koncaba Sr. of Hallettsville; five grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

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

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

Burial will be at Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home, Moulton, 361-596-4631.

Contributed by Matt Cross

GLADYS MARIE KONCABA

Shiner Gazette, 18 Jun 1953, page 1

Baby Koncaba Rites Saturday

Gladys Marie Koncaba died June 11, at 6:00 p.m., at the local hospital. The infant was born June 11 at 7:25 a.m., and lived about 12 hours.

Funeral services were held Saturday, June 13, from the Roeder Funeral Home at 7:45 a.m., thence to Shiner Catholic Church at 8:00 a.m., the Rev. Thomas Collins officiating. Burial was in the Catholic Cemetery, with Edwin P. Koncaba serving as pallbearer.

Survivors include the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isidor F. Koncaba; the mother was the former Mary Josephine Blaschke; and Mr. and Mrs. Anton J. Koncaba Jr. of Moulton, Rt. 1, and Mr. and Mrs. Emil H. Blaschke, of Shiner, Rt. 2, are the grandparents. Joe C. Kloesel Sr. and Anton Koncaba Sr. are the great-grandparents.

Contributed by Matt Cross

ISIDOR F. KONCABA

Shiner Gazette

Isidor F. Koncaba Dies Suddenly

Isidor F. Koncaba passed away suddenly of an apparent heart attack Sunday, May 17, 1970 at about 8:10 a.m. while checking out some difficulty at the Fort Bend Water Dist. No. 2 in Stafford where he was employed as an assistant superintendent. He attained the age of 40 years and 7 days.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 19 at 9:30 a.m. from the Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner, and continued with Requiem Mass at 9:45 a.m. at Saints Cyril and Methodius’ Catholic Church with the Rev. Patrick Marron officiating. Interment was in Shiner Catholic Cemetery.

Brief military services were held at the cemetery with George Watzlavick folding the Flag and Chaplain Curt Messer presenting it to Mrs. Koncaba, wife of the deceased.

Serving as pallbearers were Henry Moeller and Edward Kloesel, both of Shiner, Raymond Pohler of Houston, Franklin Pohler of McDade, Charlie Koncaba of Hallettsville and Adolph Kloesel of Moulton.

Rosary was recited at the Buffington Chapel Monday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. led by the Rev. Father John Hanacek.

Isidor Felix Koncaba, one of eleven children, was born May 10, 1930 in Lavaca County, near Moulton, the son of Anton J. Jr. and Angeline (Berckenhoff) Koncaba. He was married to Mary J. Blaschke January 26, 1953 in the Shiner Catholic Church. The couple first settled on a farm at Shiner and then moved to a rice farm at Waller. Later they moved to Stafford where he worked for Swift’s Ice Cream plant in Houston and then as a carpenter before his last employment at the Stafford plant.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Mary J. Koncaba; a son, Victor Isidor Koncaba; a daughter, Marjorie Ann Koncaba, all of Stafford; his mother, Mrs. Angeline Koncaba of Hallettsville; five brothers, Willie Koncaba of Humble, George Koncaba of Hallettsville, Adolph Koncaba of Moulton, Oscar Koncaba of Columbus and Edwin Kent of Houston; and five sisters, Mrs. John (Emma) Pohler of Houston, Mrs. Fritz (Agnes) Fojtik and Mrs. Victor (Viola) Konvicka, both of Hallettsville, Mrs. Henry (Delores) Dreitner of Weimar and Mrs. Erwin (Patsy) Faltisek of Sugar Land.

His father preceded him in death October 5, 1960 and an infant daughter, Gladys Marie.

Sincerest sympathy is extended to the bereaved family.

Contributed by Matt Cross

LUCILLE PECHACEK KOLOS

Lavaca County Tribune, Fri., 4 Oct 1963

Mrs. Louis Kolos Dies Suddenly

Death came to one of Halletsville's young mothers, Mrs. Lucille (Louis) Kolos, Thursday morning October 3rd at her home at 4 a.m. where she was stricken with a heart attack.

The deceased, mother of eight children, died at the age of 35 years and one month.

Survivors are her husband, Louis Kolos, two sons Louis Jr. and Victor, six daughters, Louise, Jo Ann, Catherine, Elizabeth, Jean and Linda, her mother Mrs. Agnes Pechacek of Halletsville, two brothers, Paul of San Antonio and Ambrose who is stationed with the Coast Guard overseas. Four sisters, Mrs. Margaret Krause, Mrs. Lillie Picard and Mrs., Helen Holub, all of San Antonio and Mrs. Annie Parker of Billings Montana.

Mrs. Kolos was born in Halletsville on September 3, 1928 and was married to Louis Kolos in Halletsville in 1949.

Funeral services will be held from Kubena Funeral Home at 9:15 a.m. and at Sacred Heart Church at 9:30 p.m. Msgr. Alois J. Morkovsky will officiate. Burial will be in the Catholic Cemetery here.

Contributed by Matt Cross

ALFONS F. KONARIK

Victoria Advocate, Friday, August 13, 1976

A. F. Konarik

HALLETTSVILLE—Alfons F. Konarik, 56, of Hallettsville, died at 10:45 p.m. Wednesday in a Moulton nursing home.

Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with the Rev. Henry Psencik officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.

Survivors include five brothers, Joe of Schulenburg, Cyril of Houston, Steven and Rudolph of Hallettsville, Lukas Jr. of Houston, and one sister, Mrs. Mary Pechanic [Pechanec] of Sealy.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

ANGELINA BERCKENHOFF KONCABA

Shiner Gazette, 27 Sep 1984

Mrs. Anton Koncaba

HALLETTSVILLE - Mrs. Anton J. Koncaba, nee Angelina Berckenhoff, 80, of Hallettsville, died Sunday, Sept. 23, 1984 at her home.

The body lay in state until 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, at Kubena Funeral Home in Hallettsville.

Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville.

The Rev. Celestino Say officiated at the funeral Mass and the burial in Moulton Catholic Cemetery.

A parish rosary was recited at 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24 at the funeral home, and at 2 p.m. Tuesday by the societies in the church.

Mrs. Koncaba, one of 12 children, was born May 24, 1904 in the Praha-Moravia area, Lavaca County, Texas, daughter of Fritz and Annie (Kobza) Berckenhoff.  She was reared here and attended the nearby rural school.

On Sept. 20, 1921, she was married to Anton J. Koncaba, Jr. and the couple was blessed with the birth of eleven children.  They farmed for their livelihood in the Moulton area.  Her husband died Oct. 5, 1960.

Survivors include five daughters, Mrs. John (Emma) Pohler of DeWalt, Mrs. Albert (Agnes) Fojtik and Mrs. Victor (Viola) Konvicka, both of Hallettsville; Mrs. Henry (Delores) Dreitner of Weimar, Mrs. Erwin (Patricia) Faltisek of Rosenberg; five sons, George Koncaba of Hallettsville, Adolph Koncaba of Moulton, Oscar Koncaba of Schulenburg, Willie Koncaba of Houston, Edwin Koncaba of Gilmer.

Also, two sisters, Mrs. Joe (Alexa) Holub of Moulton, Mrs. Toby (Flora) Kretchner of West; three brothers, Ben Berckenhoff of Shiner, Liberat and Ewald Berckenhoff, both of Moulton; 39 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild.

Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Isidor F. Koncaba, May 17, 1970; three sisters, Mrs. Adolph A. (Jaromila) Nesrsta, Jan. 23, 1976; Mrs. Charlie (Julia) Nesrsta, Jan. 19, 1978; Mrs. Vaclav (Emma) Welfl, Aug. 7, 1979; three brothers, Fred Berckenhoff, Feb. 26, 1956; Emil Berckenhoff, April 3, 1957; Pius Berckenhoff, Jan. 23, 1969.

Contributed by Matt Cross

ANTON J. KONCABA, Jr.

Lavaca County Tribune, Fri., 14 Oct 1960

Last Rites for Ant. J. Koncaba Jr.

Mr. Anton J. Koncaba Jr. died suddenly at his home near Moulton Wednesday morning, October 5th at 8:40 o'clock at the age of 61 years, five months and two days.  His death was attributed to a heart attack.

Mr. Koncaba was a native of Texas and spent most of this life in the Moulton community where he farmed for a living.

As a young man he was married to Angelina Berckenhoff and the couple was blessed with the birth of eleven children.

Funeral services were held Friday, October 7 at the Smith Funeral Home at 8:45 a.m. and at St. Joseph's Catholic Church at 9:00 o'clock with Rev Emil Vinklarek officiating.  Interrment was in Moulton Catholic Cemetery.

Surviving are his widow of Moulton, five daughters; Mrs. John Pohler of Sugarland, Mrs. Albert Fojtik of Moulton, Mrs. Victor Konvicka of Halletsville, Mrs. Henry Dreitner of Weimar and Mrs. Edwin Faltisek of Stafford, six sons; Willie Koncaba of Humble, Isidor Koncaba of Stafford, Edwin Koncaba of Houston, George Koncaba of Halletsville, Adolph Koncaba of Schulenburg, and Oscar Koncaba of Moulton, 23 grandchildren, four brothers, Fr. A. Koncaba of Moulton, Henry Koncaba of Houston, Rudy Koncaba of Tokio, Texas and Eddie Koncaba of Port Lavaca and six sisters, Mrs Anton Koudelka and Mrs. Jim Kocian of Shiner, Mrs. Joe Drozd of Moulton, Mrs. Ad Koudelka, Mrs. Edgar Zimmermann and Mrs. John Perrard of Houston.

Pallbearers were Benjamin Koudelka, Edward Koncaba, August Welfl, Fred Welfl, Oscar Drozd and Julius Nesrstra.

Contributed by Matt Cross

MARY JOSEPHINE BLASCHKE KONCABA

Victoria Advocate, 29 Jul 2003

Mary Josephine Koncaba

Mary Josephine Koncaba, age 71, of Shiner, Texas, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, July 27, 2003 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Her children, brothers and grandchildren were at her side when she passed. Mary was born to the late Emil Henry Blaschke and Marie Alosia Kloesel Blaschke in Oak Grove, Texas, on July 4, 1932. Mary was a housewife and farmer and later became a dietary worker for the Hallettsville and Moulton Nursing Homes. She spent most of her life in the Shiner and Lavaca County area with a stay in Stafford, Texas, during the 1960s.

Mary married Isidor Felix Koncaba in January 1953. Isidor, as well as her infant daughter, Gladys Marie, precedes her in death, in May 1970 and June 1953, respectively. Her mother and father also precede her in death, passing in July 1986 and June 1969.

Mary is survived by her daughter, Marjorie Hendriks and fiancé Mike Petrosky, Shiner; her son Victor Koncaba and wife Elizabeth, Austin, Texas; her granddaughters Andrea and Nicole Hendriks, Shiner; her brother Emil P. Blaschke and his wife Karen, Yoakum, Texas, and their family; and her brother Robert E. Blaschke and his wife Debra, Shiner, and their family. She is also survived by many extended family members and friends.

Pallbearers are Shannon Blaschke, Michael Moeller, Blaise Dreitner, Edwin Kloesel, Lance Hill, Bill Klesel, J.J. Kloesel and George Koncaba, Jr. Honorary Pallbearers are Nicole and Andrea Hendriks, Mike Petrosky, Bill Howe and Mary's godchildren.

Mary is a member of the Shiner Catholic Church, VFW Ladies' Auxiliary and American Legion Auxiliary.

Visitation will begin Tuesday at 9am at Buffington Funeral Home in Shiner. A rosary will be recited Tuesday, July 29, at 7:30pm. The funeral mass will be held Wednesday, July 30 at 10am at the Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Shiner, Rev. Knippenberg officiating. Burial will follow in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Memorials can be offered to the American Cancer Society.

Contributed by Matt Cross

MARY HVRADA KONCABA

Victoria Advocate, Wednesday, March 22, 1972

Mrs. Koncaba

Advocate News Service
SHINER—Mrs. Mary Havrda Koncaba, 79, of Shiner, died Monday morning in a local rest home.

Mrs. Koncaba was born Sept. 29, 1892, in Prague, Czechoslovakia, and was preceded in death by her husband, Anton Koncaba, on Nov. 25, 1964.

Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Shiner Catholic Church with burial in Shiner Catholic Cemetery.

The body will lie in state until 8:30 a.m. at Buffington Funeral Home Chapel.

A Rosary was recited Tuesday night at the funeral home chapel.

Pallbearers will be Raymond Kocian, Louis and Eddie Pilat, Ernest and Albin Hajek, Edwin Kandler and James Koncaba.

Surviving are two sons, Adolph Koncaba of Shiner and Charlie Koncaba of Kimbal, Neb.; twin sisters, Mrs. Rosie Hajek of Shiner and Mrs. Elizabeth Kandler of Victoria; a brother, Albert Koncaba of Shiner; nine grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

AGNES KAHANEK KONECNY

Victoria Advocate, Thursday, July 4, 1974

HALLETTSVILLE—Mrs. Agnes Konecny, 97, of Hallettsville, died at 7:37 p.m. Tuesday in a Gonzales nursing home.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, with the Rev. Stanley Petru officiating. Burial will be at the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.

She was born Dec. 14, 1876 in Lavaca County.

Survivors include a son, Antone J. Konecny of Hallettsville, a daughter, Mrs. Margaret Gerlich of Wallis, a brother, Antone Kahanek of San Antonio, a grandchild and four great-grandchildren.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

EDDIE E. KONECNY

San Antonio Express, Sunday, January 6, 1935

SHINER, Tex., Jan. 5.-- Eddie E. Konecny, aged 39, World War veteran, died here this morning and will be buried in Shiner Saturday. He had been sick for many weeks.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

EMANUEL S. KONECNY

Shiner Gazette, 1 Aug 1974

E. S. Konecny Rites In Yoakum

Emanuel S. Konecny, Yoakum area rancher and former grocery store and meat market owner, passed away at 5:50 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, 1974 in Huth Memorial Hospital. He was a resident of Rt. 3, Yoakum.

Funeral services were held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 19 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Yoakum with Holy Mass offered by the Rev. V. J. Bily of Sweet Home.

Burial was in St. Joseph’s Catholic Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Conrad Fawcett, Garrett Dorsh, Ervin Pesek, Kenneth Mikulenka, Jimmy Mikulenka and Johnny Wauson.

Rosary was recited Thursday evening at the Buffington Funeral Home Chapel in Yoakum where the body lay in state until an hour before time of services when it was moved to the church.

Mr. Konecny was born December 26, 1917, near Shiner, Lavaca County, Texas, son of Joseph W. and Vlasta (Mladenka) Konecny. He was reared on the family farm south of Shiner, attended St. Ludmila’s Academy and was a veteran of World War II.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Emma Mikulenka Konecny of Yoakum; his aged father, Joe Konecny, resident at Stevens Convalescent Center, Hallettsville; a brother, Laddie J. Konecny of Harlingen; and a sister, Mrs. Bob (Georgie) Strain of Crane.

He was preceded in death by his mother, December 7, 1954; and a brother, Leon Konecny, January 31, 1940.

Contributed by Matt Cross

EMMA KONECNY

Shiner Gazette, 4 Jun 1902

Emma, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Konecny, died Tuesday night, aged one year and four months, after an illness with dysentery. The remains were laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery Wednesday evening. Our sincere sympathy is extended the bereaved parents. Halletsville New Era.

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

EMMA MIKULENKA KONECNY

Victoria Advocate, 5 Jul 2004

Emma Konecny

YOAKUM—Emma Konecny, 80, of Yoakum, died Friday, July 2, 2004.

She was born April 29, 1924, in Yoakum, to the late Jim and Louise Lauer Mikulenka. She was a leather worker.

Survivors: nieces; nephews; great-nieces; and great-nephews.

Preceded in death by: husband, Manuel Konecny; sisters, Valasta Ann Wauson and Millie Boening; and brother, Jim Mikulenka.

Graveside services will be 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, the Rev. Roger Hawes officiating. Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum, 361-293-2333.

Contributed by Matt Cross

Mrs. Joe KONECNY

San Antonio Express, Thursday, August 26, 1926

The body of Mrs. Joe Konecny, 28, who died at a local hospital Tuesday night, was shipped to Hallettsville Wednesday night for burial. Mrs. Konecny is survived by her husband, J. J. Konecny, 204 Dallas Street; three sisters, Mrs. Joseph Applet of Hallettsville and Mrs. Ben Debard of Shiner; a brother, William Holotik of Houston, and three step-brothers.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

ALFONSE KONVICKA

San Antonio Express, Monday, May 15, 1939

HALLETTSVILLE, May 14.—Alfonse Konvicka, 23, was killed at 1 a.m. Sunday morning, when his car struck a bridge railing. He was returning from a dance at Breslau.

Death was caused instantly by a fragment of timber piercing his brain. He was the son of Frank Konvicka.

Funeral services will be held Monday morning with interment in the Worthing Catholic Cemetery.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

AUGUST KONVICKA

Victoria Advocate, November 5, 1999

AUGUST KONVICKA

MORAVIA—August Konvicka, 94, of Moravia, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1999.

He was born Oct. 6, 1905, in Moravia, to the late Josef and Mary Janak Konvicka. He was a farmer and was a member of Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church.

Survivors: wife, Rosie Barborak Konvicka; daughters, Loraine Deem, Arlene Holmes and Vernell Shanks, all of Moravia and Linda Konvicka of Houston; son, Franklin Konvicka of Houston; seven grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-stepgrandchild.

Preceded in death by: two infant and five sisters.

A rosary and memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church in Moravia, the Rev. Brian Crookes officiating.

Smith Funeral Home, Moulton, (361) 596-4631.

Memorials: Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church in Moravia.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

BEVERLY ANN KONVICKA

Victoria Advocate, Monday, Jan. 12, 1970

Beverly Konvicka

HALLETTSVILLE -- Beverly Ann Konvicka, 7-day-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Blase A. Konvicka of Wied, died Sunday in a Galveston hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 3:30 p.m. Monday at St. Mary's Catholic Church near hallettsville, with the Rev. Henry Psencik officiating. Burial will be in the family plot at Worthing Cemetery under direction of Kubena Funeral Home.

Survivors, in addition to her parents, include three brothers, Blase Jr., James and Michael Konvicka; her grandparents, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Vaculik of Praha, and her great-grandmother, Mrs. Emilie Hanzelka, also of Praha.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

CLEMENT JOHN KONVICKA

Victoria Advocate, Thursday, October 12, 1972

C. L. Konvicka

HALLETTSVILLE—Clemont J. Konvicka, formerly of Hallettsville, died Wednesday in Falfurrias, where he had worked as a mechanic for more than 20 years.

Mr. Konvicka was born April 29, 1921 in Worthing, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Konvicka.

He was preceded in death by his wife on Dec., 1970.

Mr. Konvicka was a veteran of World War II.

The body will be taken to St. Mary's Catholic Church at 1 p.m. for services at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Henry Psencik officiating.

Bruial [sic] will be in Worthing Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Kubena Funeral Home.

Survivors include, three sisters, Mrs. Arnold Gaston of Houston, Mrs. Frank J. Mozisek of Hallettsville, and Mrs. Steve Mozisek of Victoria; four brothers, Victor, Blase, Leon of Hallettsville, and Bernard of California.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

EMIL F. KONVICKA

San Antonio Express, Thursday, September 25, 1958

HALLETTSVILLE—Funeral for S4C Emil F. Konvicka, who was killed when he fell from a three story building at Hawaii, will be Monday morning here. Burial will be in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil L. Konvicka, Worthing.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

FRANCES KONVICKA

San Antonio Express, Thursday, December 4, 1941

HALLETTSVILLE, Dec. 3-- Funeral services were held at St. Mary's Catholic Church Wednesday for Mrs. Frances Konvicka, 87, who died Tuesday. She was born in Czecho-Slovakia, but had lived here for 61 years. Survivors include four sons and two daughters.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

FRANK E. KONVICKA

Victoria Advocate, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 1967

Frank E. Konvicka

HALLETTSVILLE -- Frank E. Konvicka, 79, of Worthing, well-known former band leader and composer, died at 3:05 p.m. Monday in a Shiner hospital after a long illness.

Mr. Konvicka resided in Worthing, near Hallettsville.

He was born Aug. 4, 1887 in Lavaca County.

Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Kubena Funeral Home by the family, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday by the parish, and at 7:45 p.m. by St. Isidor Lodge. Mr. Konvicka was an associate member of the KJT.

Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home, and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with the Rev. Henry Psencik officiating. Burial will be in Worthing Catholic Cemetery.

Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Arnold Caston of Huntsville, Mrs. Frank Mozisek of Hallettsville, and Mrs. Steve Mozisek, of Victoria; five sons, Blaze, Victor and Leon, all of Hallettsville; Bernard of California and Clement of Falfurias; a sister, Mrs. Julius Pustejovsky, of Hallettsville; 21 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

FRANK J. KONVICKA

Shiner Gazette, 18 Aug 1983

Frank J. Konvicka Rites Held

HALLETTSVILLE – Frank J. Konvicka of Hallettsville, died Tuesday, August 9, 1983, in the Lavaca Medical Center at the age of 85 years, 5 months and 29 days.

The body lay in state at Kubena Funeral Home until 2 p.m., Wednesday, August 10, when it was taken to Sacred Heart Catholic church where a rosary was recited at 2:20 p.m. by members of the SPJST Society.

Services were held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, with the Rev. Ed Kelly officiating in Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

Burial was in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Pallbearers were Leon Klekar Jr., James Klekar, Eugene Klekar, Mark Klekar, Ronnie Klekar and David Jansky.

Mr. Konvicka was born Feb. 10, 1898 in the St. John-Moravia area, son of Frank and Anna (Janak) Konvicka. He was a retired farmer, and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Hallettsville and the SPJST Society.

In 1918, he was married to Sophie Klekar in St. Mary’s Catholic Church west of Hallettsville. She preceded him in death, May 13, 1976.

Surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Annie Stacha of San Antonio, Mrs. Joe (Julia) Zapalac of Edna, and Mrs. August (Georgia) Henke of Hallettsville.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his mother, Jan. 5, 1941; his father, Sept. 10, 1961; and a brother and sister.

Contributed by Matt Cross

JOE F. KONVICKA

Victoria Advocate, Friday, July 19, 1974

HALLETTSVILLE—Joe F. Konvicka, 73, of the Witting community near here, died at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday in a local hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Sacred heart Catholic Church. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart cemetery.

Mr. Konvicka, a retired farmer, was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church of Witting. He was born March 29, 1901 in Lavaca County.

Surviving are his wife, marie, four daughters, Mrs. Franklin Trojcak of Sugar Land, Mrs. Frankie Netareuf of Sugar Land, Mrs. Royce Boethel and Mrs. Dennis Grahmann, both of Freeport; two step-daughters, Mrs. Roy Drescher of Sugar Land and Mrs. Allen Vick of Victoria; one brother, Jaro Konvicka of Sealy; five sisters, Mrs. Agnes Ulcak, Mrs. mary Ulcak and Mrs. Sylvia Melnar, all of Hallettsville, Mrs. Lydia Holub of Schulenburg and Mrs. Cecelia Sisak of Smithville; and 13 grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Adolf Darilek, Alfred Techaik, August Zatopek, Fritz Heinson, Julius Hanslik and Arnold Bohuslav.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

JOHN G. KONVICKA

Victoria Advocate, Tuesday, July 20, 1965

J. G. Konvicka

Advocate News Service
HALLETTSVILLE -- Funeral services for J.G. (John) Konvicka, 70, well-known Hallettsville resident, will be conducted at Kubena Funeral Home at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday and at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 9 a.m.

Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Rosary will be recited at the funeral home by the KJZT [KJT?] Society at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and by member of the Sacred heart Parish at 8 p.m.

Mr. Konvicka, an accountant who formerly served as lavaca County treasurer, died suddenly at his home Sunday. Mr. Konvicka, who also formerly taught school in Lavaca County, was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the SPJST Lodge.

He was born in Lavaca County Dec. 4, 1894, son of John and Agnes Vasek Konvicka. He was married to Carrie Olsovsky in Hallettsville July 11, 1916.

Survivors are the wife; John G. Jr. of Victoria; two daughters, Mrs. Joe Callan Jr. of Austin and Mrs. James Stroud of St. Paul Park, Minn; three brothers, Jim of Moravia, Joe of Witting and Jaro of Sealy; six sisters, Mrs. Louis Ulcak of Wied, Mrs. Willie Ulcak of Stacey, Mrs. Julius Olsovsky of Appelts Hill, Mrs. Joe Slsak of Smithville, Mrs. Louis Melnar of Hallettsville and Mrs. Emil Holub of Schulenburg, and nine grandchildren.

Submitted by Rosemay Ermis

JOHN W. KONVICKA

The Shiner Gazette, Thursday, December 13, 1979, page 6

J. W. Konvicka

John W. Konvicka of Hallettsville died at 1:08 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, 1979, in the Gonzales Community Hospital at the age of 91 years, 11 months and 20 days.

The body lay in state at Kubena Funeral Home, Hallettsville, until 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, when it was taken to Sacred Heart Catholic Church for funeral services at 10 a.m. Burial was in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Hallettsville.

Officiating was Bishop John Morkovsky assisted by Monsignor Alois Morkovsky and the Rev. Celestino Say.

Mr. Konvicka was born Dec. 14, 1887, in Austria. A merchant, he was married to the former Beatrice Raska on Oct. 15, 1928 in Prague, Okla. She died Jan. 2, 1977.

Surviving are a son John L. Konvicka of Wharton; a daughter, Mrs. Travis (Mary) Arnold of Gonzales; two sisters, Mrs. John Liska of Runge, Mrs. Chris Kolodziejczyk; eight grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

Contributed by Nancy Schmidt

MARY KURTZ KONVICKA

Shiner Gazette, 23 Dec 1982

Rites Set For Mary Konvicka

Mrs. Laddie L. Konvicka, nee Mary Kurtz, passed away in a Yoakum nursing home at 8:20 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1982, at the age of 86 years, 3 months and 10 days.

The body will lie in state at the Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner until 9 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 23 when it will be taken to Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church where Holy Mass will be offered at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery.

Rosary will be recited at the Buffington Chapel Wednesday Dec. 22 at 7:00 p.m.

Surviving are three sons, Frank Konvicka of Snyder, Laddie M. Konvicka of Houston, Alphonse Konvicka of Powhaton, Va.; six daughters, Sister M. Barbara Konvicka of Yoakum, Mrs. Robert (Emily) Poole of Houston, Mrs. Ralph (Louise) Waligura of Bay City, Mrs. Thomas (Lillian) Zoda of Mason, Mrs. Harvey (Angeline) Wagner Sr. of Moulton and Mrs. Jerome (Georgia) Haas of Hallettsville; two sisters, Mrs. Jim (Millie) Svatek of Garwood, Mrs. Jim (Stazie) Fric of Shiner; one brother, John Kurtz of Cuero; 20 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.

Contributed by Matt Cross

ROSIE MARIE BARBORAK KONVICKA

Victoria Advocate, March 2, 2000

ROSIE MARIE KONVICKA

MORAVIA—Rosie Marie Konvicka, 90, of Moravia, died Friday, Feb. 25, 2000.

She was born Aug. 14, 1909, in Moravia, to the late Joseph and Frances Jurica Barborak. She was a homemaker and a member of Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church.

Survivors: daughters, Loraine Deem, Arlene Holmes and Vernell Shanks, all of Moravia and Linda Konvicka of Houston; son, Franklin A. Konvicka of Houston; sister, Bessie Janak of Schulenburg; seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild.

Preceded in death by: husband, August Konvicka; parents; one sister; five brothers.

A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Ascension of Our Lord Catholic Church in Moravia, the Rev. Brian Crookes officiating. Smith Funeral Home, Moulton

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

SHERI DAWN KONVICKA

Victoria Advocate, Saturday, September 18, 1971

Sheri Konvicka

HALLETTSVILLE -- Sheri Dawn Konvicka, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Konvicka, Jr., died Thursday at 12 p.m. in a Victoria hospital.

She was born at 8 p.m. Thursday.

Funeral services were held Friday at Kubena Funeral Home at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Terrance Nolan officiating. Burial was in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.

Other survivors include two sisters, Delores and Donna; grandparents, Mrs. J. G. Konvicka Sr. of Hallettsville and Mr. and Mrs. G.S. Braden of Hochheim.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

SOPHIE KLEKAR KONVICKA

Victoria Advocate, Friday, May 14, 1976

Mrs. Konvicka

HALLETTSVILLE—Mrs. Sophie Konvicka, 79, of Route 2, Hallettsville, died at 4:15 p.m. Thursday in local hospital.

Mrs. Konvicka was born Nov. 2, 1896, in Lavaca County, and was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and the KJZT Society.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with the Rev. Stanley Petru officiating. Burial will be in Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.

Rosaries will be recited at Kubena Funeral Home Chapel at 7:30 p.m. Friday by the parish and at 9:30 a.m. Saturday by the church society.

Surviving are her husband, Frank C. Konvicka, and a sister, Mrs. Albina Prasek, both of Hallettsville.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

VICTOR F. KONVICKA

Victoria Advocate, 17 Aug 2001

Victor F. Konvicka

HALLETTSVILLE -- Victor F. Konvicka, 77, of Hallettsville, died Wednesday, Aug. 15, 2001.

He was born Nov. 5, 1923, in Lavaca County, to the late Frank Ernest and Agnes Cecelia Kutach Konvicka. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in St. Mary's Community.

Survivors: wife, Viola Mary Koncaba Konvicka; daughters, Lillie Horecka of El Campo and Irene Remlinger of Katy; sister, Bessie Mozisek of Hallettsville; brothers, Leonard Konvicka and Blasé Konvicka, both of Hallettsville; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: parents; sisters, Margaret Paulin Gaston and Agnes Mozisek; and brothers, Alfons Konvicka, Bohumir Konvicka, Frank E. Konvicka, John Thomas Konvicka, Clement Konvicka and Bernard Konvicka.

Visitation will be 11:30 a.m. today at Kubena Funeral Home chapel.

A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at the chapel and 9:30 a.m. Saturday at St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. John Peters officiating.

Burial will be at St. Augustin Catholic Cemetery in Worthing Community. Kubena Funeral Home, Hallettsville, 361-798-3271.

Memorials: St. Mary's Catholic Church.

Contributed by Matt Cross

TOMMY KOONCE

Hallettsville Herald, 24 Jul 1925

DEATH OF INFANT

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Koonce of Ezzell died Tuesday [July 21st] and was buried Thursday morning at eleven o'clock in the Koerth Catholic Cemetery. Father G. Kuratka officiating.

We extend sympathy to the bereaved ones.

MRS. A. J. KOPECKY

Weimar Mercury
Nov. 4, 1896 pg 4

Post Special: Shiner, Texas
November 3.—The team of Mr. A. J. Kopecky became unmanageable yesterday evening and ran away, overturning and demolishing the carriage and fatally injuring Mrs. Kopecky, who died at 9 o’clock this morning.  Mr. Kopecky is an old and respected citizen of this place, with a large family, to whom this is a sad blow.

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ELO JOHN KOPECKY

Shiner Gazette, 16 Jan 1997

Elo John Kopecky Sr., age 76 years, 1 month and 18 days of Sweet Home died Wednesday, January 8, 1997.

A wake service was held at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10 at Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 11 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Sweet Home, with the Rev. Charles Sonnier officiating.

Burial was at the Queen of Peace Cemetery in Sweet Home under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum.

Mr. Kopecky was born Nov. 20, 1920 in Lavaca County to the late Carrie Janak and Fred Kopecky Sr.  He was a retired operator for Diamond Shamrock.  He also was a carpenter, farmer and rancher.  He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in World War II.

He was a member of Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Sweet Home, the Sweet Home American Legion and SPJST.

He is survived by his wife, Lillian L. Hairell Kopecky of Sweet Home; two daughters, Joyce Ann Aldridge of Baldwin Park, Calif., and Doris McNeese of Yoakum; six sons, Elo John Kopecky Jr. of Channelview, Lonnie W. Kopecky and James W. Kopecky both of Houston, Donald L. Kopecky of Palacios, Bobby DeBord and Kenneth Debord, both of Yoakum; two brothers, Fred Kopecky Jr. of Houston, Franklin F. Kopecky of Sweet Home; 24 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Janie C. Kopecky, May 14, 1985; his father; his mother, Dec. 10, 1986; and one brother, Benjamin Kopecky.

Contributed by Matt Cross

EMILY STRAUSS KOPECKY

San Antonio Express, Sunday, March 1, 1959

Funeral arrangements are pending for Mrs. C. L. Kopecky, 74, of Yoakum, who died Friday evening.

Mrs. Kopecky was the wife of Dr. C. L. Kopecky of Yoakum and the mother of Dr. Leon Kopecky of San Antonio.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

FRANCES STRAUSS KOPECKY

San Antonio Express, Tuesday, April 26, 1938

HALLETTSVILLE, Tex., April 25.—Mrs. Frances Kopecky, 59, wife of Joseph Kopecky, postmaster and former regent of A. & M. College, died Sunday following a stroke of paralysis.

The funeral will be delayed until 10 a.m. Thursday pending arrival of children from the Eastern states.

Besides her husband, she is survived by the following children: Miss Leona Kopecky of Weimar; Mrs. M. I. Bozka of Hallettsville; Mrs. Herbert Plummer of Alexandria, Virginia; Mrs. John McNamara of Glenrock, N.J.; Johon Kopecky of Washington, D.C.; Miss Joseph [sic] Kopecky of Hallettsville and Sisters M. Theresa, Michael and Lucy of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament Academy, San Antonio. Other survivors are five brothers, Leo, Henry and J.C. Strauss of Hallettsville and Richard and Otto Strauss of Shiner and two sisters, Mrs. F. J. Fietsam of Shiner and Mrs. C. L. Kopecky of Yoakum.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

JANIE NESRSTA KOPECKY

Shiner Gazette, 23 May 1985

Janie Kopecky Laid To Rest

YOAKUM - Mrs. Janie Kopecky of Sweet Home, died Tuesday, May 14, 1985 in the Yoakum Catholic Hospital following a short illness.  She reached the age of 61 years, 11 months and 20 days.

Funeral services wre held at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 16 at Queen of Peace Catholic Church with the Rev. Al Padalecki officiating.

Burial followed in the Sweet Home Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Buffington Funeral Home in Yoakum.

Pallbearers were Ronald Pitman, Carl Pitman, Franklin Kopecky Jr., Benjamin Kopecky, Lee Greer and Frank Bolech.

Rosary was recited at 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 15 at the Buffington Funeral Home Chapel in Yoakum, where the body lay in state.

Mrs. Kopecky was born May 24, 1923 in Lavaca County, daughter of Jessie and Julia (Berckenhoff) Nesrsta.

Surviving are her husband, Elo Kopecky of Sweet Home; two daughters, Mrs. Doris McNeese of Sweet Home; Mrs. Joyce Stokes of California; four sons, Elo Kopecky Jr., Lonnie Kopecky and James Kopecky, all of Houston, Donald Kopecky of Palacios; three sisters, Mrs. Emerich (Angeline) Tajchman of Corpus Christi, Mrs. Ruben (Mary) Pakebusch of Victoria, Mrs. Justine Osterloh of Cuero; a brother, Julius Nesrsta of Cuero; 14 grandchildren and a great-grandchild.

Besides her father, she was preceded in death by her mother, Jan. 19, 1978; and a sister, Mrs. Katherine Ann Bailey, Sept. 16, 1969.

Contributed by Matt Cross

JOSEPH F. KOPECKY

Shiner Gazette, 8 Dec 1897

DEATH.

Death is hovering over J. F. Kopecky as the GAZETTE forms close, and before the GAZETTE reaches its readers he will have passed from life unto death. A few days ago he was apparently on the rapid road to recovery and it was so announced in these columns. The change came yesterday at 11 o’clock, and as soon as his physician saw him he announced that his death was only a question of a few hours. The seat of the trouble was in his right lung.

The editor has known Joe these many years and had come to regard him with deep respect and affection, and the recording of his death is a painful duty for us. His friends are legion.

Later – 5 a.m. He passed away at an early hour this morning. To the bereaved wife and little ones the GAZETTE extends its heartfelt sympathies.

Shiner Gazette, 15 Dec 1897, page 1

All that was mortal of J. F. Kopecky was laid to rest Thursday morning at 10 o’clock. The remains were followed to the grave by a vast concourse of people. The Knights of Pythias, S. P. J. T. Society and the Shiner Fire Company No. 1, all attended the funeral Mr. Kopecky being a member of all these organizations. J. C. Habermacher of Flatonia, conducted the burial services for the K. of P. and Rudolph Valenta for the S. P. J. T. Society. Twelve firemen were present in uniform in charge of Chief Wagener. The coffin was almost covered with flowers and the scenes at the grave were most affecting.

Joseph F. Kopecky, 17 Oct 1858 – 8 Dec 1897, was buried in the Shiner City Cemetery. Contributed by Matt Cross

JOSEPH F. KOPECKY

San Antonio Express, February 20, 1959

HALLETTSVILLE—Funeral services for Joseph F. Kopecky, 82, were held here with the Rt. Rev. Msgr. A.J. Morkovsky officiating. Burial was in the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.

Survivors include one son, John W. Kopecky, Washington, D.C.; eight daughters, Misses Leona and Josephine Kopecky, Mrs. M. I. Bozka, all of Hallettsville, Mrs. Herbert C. Plummer of Washington, D.C., Mrs. John McNamara of New York City, Marie (Sister M. Lucy) of Victoria, Angeline (Sister M. Theresa) of Shiner, Agnes (Sister M. Michael) at Victoria; three sisters, Mrs. M. Bart of Canada, Mrs. R. Bartos of Oklahoma, Mrs. Frances Strauss of Hallettsville; 20 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Weimar Mercury, Friday, February 13, 1959

Former Publisher Joseph Kopecky Succumbs At 82

Funeral services for Joseph Kopecky, 82, former publisher of the Flatonia Argus and later the Hallettsville Czech paper, Novy Domov, were held Tuesday in hallettsville.

He had been ill many months when he died Sunday morning in Renger Hospital, Hallettsville.

Mr. Kopecky had the Flatonia paper only a short time but he was publisher of the Novy Domov 25 years. He was Hallettsville's postmaster several years and had served on the city council, school board, and as an A&M regent.

Born near Sweet Home, Lavaca County, he taught school two years before buying the Czech paper, which he sold to the Matec family in 1931. Several daughters and sons survive him. Three of the daughters are nuns. Another survivor is a brother, Dr. C. L. Kopecky of Yoakum.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

VLADIMER KOPECKY

Shiner Gazette, 12 Sep 1900

VLADIMIR KOPECKY.

“In the midst of life we are in death.”

Died last Wednesday September 5th, from a stroke of lightning, Vladimir, the little son of Mrs. J. F. Kopecky, aged 14 years. Vladimir was a bright, intelligent boy, and was the main stay of his widowed mother, who a few short years since lost a kind and loving husband.

On the day of his death Vladimir had gone to the farm of Mr. Joe Ondrej, to assist him in picking cotton and while they were in the field at work, a shower of rain came up and all repaired to the house for shelter. Vladimir, with several others, was standing on the gallery watching the rain, when a faint flash of light was seen and he fell to the floor and expired instantly. The others present were only slightly stunned and Vladimir bore no marks to show what had caused his death.

The body was brought to his house in Shiner and the funeral occurred the following day, Thursday, at 2:30 o’clock p. m., and was attended by a large crowd of sympathizing friends and relatives. To the grief-stricken mother the Gazette offers the sincerest condolence. The blow is heavy and hard to bear and the ways of the allwise creator sometimes seem severe, but if we do not lose faith altogether, brighter days may come and there may still be some blessings in store for us.

“There is no flock however watched and tended,
But some dead lamb is there.
There is no fireside, however well defended
But has one vacant chair.”

Vladimer Kopecky, 25 Aug 1886 – 5 Sep 1900, was buried in the Shiner City Cemetery. Contributed by Matt Cross

HERMAN J. KORANEK

Victoria Advocate, March 17, 2000

YOAKUM—Herman John Koranek, 73, of Yoakum, died Wednesday, March 15, 2000.

He was born Nov. 6, 1926, in Moulton, to the late Emil and Rosie Rosenauer Koranek. He was a farmer and cemetery caretaker and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of American Legion Post No. 0392 of Moulton and SPJST Lodge No. 165 of Moulton.

Survivors: brother, Alphonse Koranek of Moulton.

Preceded in death by: wives, Elsie Mae Koranek and Grace Koranek; parents; brother, Daniel Kornaek.

A rosary will be recited 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. Gary Janak officiating.

Burial will be at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum, 9361) 293-2333.

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

Contributed by Rosemary Ermis

PETER W. KORBEL

San Antonio Express, Thursday, February 1, 1973

Peter Korbel, 64, of 1110 Halliday Ave., died Wednesday. Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Buffington Funeral Home in Yoakum with burial in Oak Grove Cemetery, Yoakum.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bernice Korbel, a step-daughter, a stepson, three sisters and two brothers.

Del Rio News Herald, Thursday, February 1, 1973

Peter Korbel, 64-year-old retired railroadman, died Wednesday of a heart attack in a San Antonio hospital.

Korbel formerly resided in Del Rio, working as a railroad engineer.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Buffington Funeral Home Chapel in Yoakum. Burial will be made in Oak Grove Cemetery in Yoakum.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Bernice Korbel; step-daughter Mrs. Pearson Howell of Pleasanton; steepson, Jackson L. Pruitt of California; two brothers, Frank Korbel Jr. of Del Rio and Gene Korbel of Corpus Christi; three sisters, Mrs. Felix Hajek of Flatonia, Mrs. Sophie Collins of Corpus Christi and Mrs. Edwin Tucker of Houston.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

SOPHIE KORBEL

The Corpus Christi Times, Tuesday, October 25, 1955

Funeral services for Mrs. Sophie Korbel, 70, of 262 Eastgate, will be held in Yoakum with the Buffington Funeral Home there in charge.

Mrs. Korbel, a resident here six years, was dead on arrival at a local hospital at 12:45 p.m. yesterday after suffering a heart attack at her home.

Survivors are three sons, Frank, Jr., of Del Rio, Jean of Corpus Christi and Pete of San Antonio; three daughters, Mrs. Frances Hajek of Flatonia, Mrs. Sophie Collins of Corpus Christi and Mrs. Emma Tucker of Yoakum; two brothers, two sisters and four grandchildren.

Cage-Mills Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

ALFONS KORANEK

Victoria Advocate, 11 Jan 2001

Alfons Koranek

MOULTON—Alfons Koranek, 80, of Moulton, died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001.

He was born July 9, 1920, in Moulton, to the late Emil and Rose Rosenauer Koranek. He was a farmer and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Moulton and the SPJST.

Survivors: wife, Elizabeth Kubicek Koranek; daughters, Carolyn Janak of Victoria, Barbara Jacob of Cuero, Peg McLean of Taylor, Patrice Hill of Dimmitt and Ginny Wyatt of Marshall, N.C.; sons, David Koranek of Lake Jackson and Tom Koranek of Grapevine; 17 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: parents; two brothers; and one grandson.

A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Smith Funeral Home chapel.

Services will be 10 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Moulton, the Rev. Jerry Caponi officiating.

Burial will be at Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Smith Funeral Home, Moulton, 361-596-4631.

Memorials: St. Joseph Cemetery Fund or American Heart Association.

Contributed by Matt Cross

FRANK KORENEK

Victoria Advocate, Thursday, April 11, 1957

YOAKUM, April 10—Funeral services were held at Sweet Home Sunday for Frank Korenek, 67, who was found dead at his home Saturday. The Rev. Godfrey Kuratko officiated and burial was in Sweet Home Catholic Cemetery.

Korenek, a recluse who lived three miles southeast of Sweet Home, was found hanging from a rope by his half-sister, Miss Anna Gajda. Justice of the Peace F. A. Kallus of Yoakum returned a verdict of suicide.

Survivors include Miss Gajda and a sister, Mrs. John Klasek of Floresville.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

ELIZABETH SMOLKA KORINEK

Victoria Advocate

YOAKUM - Elizabeth Korinek, age 97, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2013. 

She was born November 9, 1916 in Fordtran to Louis and Julia Sykora Smolka. 

She was a homemaker and a care giver and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was a member of KJZT, Catholic Daughters, Altar Society, Pink Ladies and a Stevens Nursing Home volunteer. 

Survivors are daughters, Josephine E. DeRuiter of Schulenburg, Vlasta Brewer of Koerth and Annie Havel (Wayne) of Sweet Home; sons, Philip Korinek (Ann) of Victoria and JohnKorinek (Janice) of Yoakum; 10 grandchildren, Jennifer Janik, Sophia Grahmann, James Grahmann, Brian Korinek, Christopher Korinek, Lela Tyson, Tina Boylston, Kevin Korinek, Westin Korinek and Derek Korinek; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Rosie Dobbs of Yoakum and Mary Johnson of Montgomery City, Missouri. 

Preceded in death by parents; husband, Joe Korinek; son, Joseph Korinek; granddaughter, Toni Havel; brothers, Bohumil Smolka and Louis Smolka and sister Hedwig Dycus. 

Rosary 7 p.m., Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home.  Funeral Mass 10 a.m., Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Rev. Matthew Huehlefeld officiating. Burial at St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery at Koerth, Texas. 

Pallbearers: Brian Korinek, Christopher Korinek, James Grahmann, Kevin Korinek, Weston Korinek, Derek Korinek and Frank Smolka. 

Memorials may be given to donor's choice. 

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

 Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

DAVID ANTHONY KOSTELNIK

Victoria Advocate, November 29, 2011

DAVID ANTHONY KOSTELNIK

HALLETTSVILLE - David Anthony Kostelnik, 59, of Hallettsville, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 27, 2011. He was born on July 13, 1952 in Hallettsville, to Tom H. and Peggy Zrzavy Kostelnik. He married Marsha Riske on April 8, 1972. He was a member of CWA and Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville.

David graduated from Hallettsville High School in 1971. He worked for SBC/AT&T for thirty-two and a half years, retiring in April 2009. He enjoyed hunting, his cattle, and doing whatever needed to be done at the river.

David is survived by his wife Marsha of thirty-nine years; 2 sons: Brian D. Kostelnik and wife Kristi of Hallettsville, and Kevin P. Kostelnik and wife Loren of Victoria; parents Tom H. and Peggy Zrzavy Kostelnik; 3 brothers: Thomas W. Kostelnik and wife Kathy of Yoakum, Ronald Kostelnik and wife Gloria of Hallettsville, and Mike Kostelnik and wife Theresa of Hallettsville; 5 grandchildren, Trenton, Kaitlin, Presley, Taylor and Christopher; and one grandchild on the way.

David was preceded in death by his son, Christopher Kostelnik; sister, Debi Franta; nephew, Timothy Kostelnik; father-in-law, E.E. Riske; and twin infant brothers.

Visitation will begin at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011, with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m., at Kubena Funeral Home in Hallettsville.

Funeral Mass will begin at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Hallettsville, with Rev. John Peters officiating. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Brian, Kevin, Thomas, Ronnie and Mike Kostelnik, and Les Hemby.
Honorary pallbearers will be grandchildren.

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

Contributed by Rosemary Ermis

MARY HILDA STYBOREK KOSTELNIK

Victoria Advocate, February 16, 2000

MARY KOSTELNIK

SHINER—Mary Hilda Kostelnik, 84, of Shiner, died Monday, Feb. 14, 2000.

She was born May 11, 1915, in Shiner, to the late John and Mary Mikusek Stiborek. She was a nurse's aid and a Catholic.

Survivors: brother, Adolph Stiborek of Shiner.

Preceded in death by: husband, Godfrey Kubicek; parents; sister, Matilda Zahn; brothers, August Stiborek and O.J. Stiborek.

A rosary was recited 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Buffington Funeral Home chapel.

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

Burial will be at Shiner Catholic Cemtery. Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner, (361) 594-3352

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

DWAYNE KOTZEBUE

Shiner Gazette, 25 May 1972

Services Held For Dwayne Kotzebue

Gonzales. – Funeral services for Dwayne Paul Kotzebue, age 8 years, 2 months and 7 days, who died in the M.D. Anderson Hospital in Houston, Saturday, May 20, 1972 at 9:55 a.m., were held Monday, May 22, at 2 p.m. in the Buffington Funeral Home Chapel followed at 2:15 p.m. with services in the St. James Catholic Church. Officiating were the Rev. Wenzel Lieb of Gonzales, the Rev. Robert Schmidt of Moulton and the Rev. Michael O’Shaughnessy of Yoakum.

Burial was in the Moulton Catholic Perpetual Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Gregory and Richard Zissa, both of Houston, Donald Bravenec of Pasadena, all cousins of the deceased; B. J. Phillips, Raymond Peterek of Gonzales and Kenneth Freytag.

Dwayne was born March 13, 1964 in Gonzales, the son of A. A. (Buddy) and Elizabeth (Zissa) Kotzebue, formerly of Lavaca County. He was a second grade student in the East Avenue School.

Survivors include his parents; two brothers, Doug and David Kotzebue; one sister, Diane Kotzebue, all of Gonzales; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Kotzebue of Moulton, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Zissa of Shiner; great-grandmother, Mrs. Erna Kotzebue of Moulton.

He was a nephew of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Roller of Shiner, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Zissa of Houston, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bravenec of Pasadena.

Contributed by Matt Cross

KIRBY KOTZEBUE

Weimar Mercury, 15 Apr 1927, page 2

MENINGITIS FATAL TO BOY.

Moullton, Texas, April 6. —Kirby, 6-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. August G. Kotzebue of West Columbia, died at a Houston hospital Monday morning, spiral meningitis being the cause of death. The body was brought here and laid to rest in the Lutheran Cemetery Tuesday afternoon.

BENNIE KOUBA

Victoria Advocate, Sunday, January 23, 1972

Bennie Kouba

HALLETTSVILLE—Bennie Kouba, 55, of Rt. 4 in Hallettsville died at 7:15 a.m. Saturday at his home.

Mr. Kouba, a farmer, was born Jan. 27, 1916 in Lavaca County. He married Bessie Matula, Feb. 11, 1941. He belonged to the Knights of Columbus and KJT.

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

The body will lie in state at Kubena Funeral Home until 9 a.m. Monday when the body will be taken to Koerth Catholic Church for services at 10 a.m. The Rev. Vaclav Bily will officiate at the services.

Burial will be at Koerth Catholic Cemetery.

He is survived by his wife of Hallettsville; mother, Mrs. Carrie Kouba of Hallettsville; a son, Benedict of Houston; a daughter, Sister Colette of Selma, Tex.; a brother, Hubert of Victoria; and a sister, Mrs. Arthur Wick of Hallettsville.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

GEORGE FRANK KOUDELKA

Victoria Advocate, August 4, 1999

GEORGE FRANK KOUDELKA

YOAKUM—George Frank Koudelka, 77, of Yoakum, died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 1999.

He was born Dec. 7, 1921, in Shiner, to the late Anton and Mary Koncaba Koudelka. He was a World War II veteran. He was a saddle tree factory worker for Tex-Tan Western Leather Company. He was Catholic.

Survivors: wife, Olivia Boehm Koudelka; daughter, Jeanette Kloesel of Yoakum; sons, Denis Koudelka of Victoria and Mark Koudelka of Yoakum; sisters, Sydonia Harrison and Annie Jungbauer, both of Shiner, Lillie Branecky of Flatonia and Georgia Zaplac of Austin; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: brother, Joe Koudelka.

A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at Buffington Funeral Home chapel.

Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Rev. Matthew Huehlefeld officiating.

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

Memorials: St. Joseph Catholic Church

Contributed by Rosemary Ermis

OLIVIA J. BOEHM KOUDELKA

Victoria Advocate, December 7, 1999

OLIVIA J. KOUDELKA

YOAKUM—Olivia J. Koudelka, 75, of Yoakum, died Monday, Dec. 6, 1999.

She was born Feb. 7, 1924, in Hallettsville to the late Willie and Julia Berger Boehm. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Survivors: daughter, Jeanette Kloesel of Yoakum; sons, Denis Koudelka of Victoria and Mark Koudelka of Yoakum; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: parents; husband, George Frank Koudelka; sister, Hilda Braun and brother, Wilbert Boehm and one grandchild.

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

Services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, the Rev. Matthew Huehlefeld officiating.

Burial will be at Restland Memorial Cemetery. Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum, (361) 293-2333.

Contributed by Rosemary Ermis

AUGUST J. KOVALCIK

Victoria Advocate, Sunday, January 11, 1976

SHINER—August J. Kovalcik Sr., 65, of Shiner, died at his home Saturday morning.

A rosary was recited at the Buffington Funeral Home Saturday evening.

Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Shiner Catholic Church, with burial in the Shiner Catholic Cemetery.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. August Kovalcik Sr. of Shiner; two sons, August Jr. of Shiner and John of Houston; one daughter, Mrs. Raymond Michalec of Shiner; a sister, Mrs. Emily Vrazel of Shiner; and a brother, Rudolph Kovalcik of Czechoslovakia.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

MARY CHOMOUT KOVALCIK

Victoria Advocate, December 20, 1999

MARY KOVALCIK

SHINER—Mary Kovalcik, 80, of Shiner, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 1999.

She was born Oct. 19, 1919, in Yoakum, to the late Joseph Chomout and the late Katerina Lekes. She was a member of KJZT, a member of American Legion Auxiliary, a member of St.Cyril and Methodius Church and Altar Society. She was formerly employed by Steve's Upholstery.

Survivors: daughter, Mary Michalec of Shiner; sons, Gus Kovalcik of Wharton and John Kovalcik of Shiner; sister, Bessie Staehr of Yoakum; brothers, James Chomout and Steve Chomout, both of Yoakum and Joe Chomout of El Campo; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: parents and husband Gus Kovalcik.

A rosary will be recited 7:30 p.m. tonight at Buffington Funeral Home.

Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rev. Gerry Cernoch officiating.

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

Memorials: Shiner Catholic Schools.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

JOHN KOVARIK

Weimar Mercury, 15 July 1927, page 3

JOHN KOVAREK, SR. DEAD

John Kovarek, Sr., a highly respectd resident of the Bila Hora community, died at his home July 1st at 12:10 p.m., aged 81 yeaers.

Interment took place the followind day at th the Bila Hora cemetery, Rev. Motycka conducting the funeral services. He was a member of the C. S. P. S. and S. P. J. S. T. lodges, who attended in a body.

Mr. Kovarek is survived by his wife and three daughters, Annie, Albina, and Tracie, and two sons and one daughter by a previous marriage, Frank, John and Frances. Also twenty five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

The pall-bearers were Wm. Walter, Ben David, Fr. Melnar, Vinc Melnar, Jos. Fojt and Wm. Fojt.

The Herald joins a host of friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved.

Those from a distance that attended the funeral were, Mr. and Mrs. Elo David and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Slovacek and family, Mrs. Joe Kotrla, all of Taylor; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kotrla and family, Mr. John Kotrla, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. David, Mrs. Annie Jecmenek, all from Fayetteville, Mr. and Mrs. Pep David and family, from Rowena. — Hallettsville Herald.

MRS. JOHN KOVARIK

Weimar Mercury, August 9, 1933

Mrs. John Kovarik

Mrs. John Kovarik aged 72 years, passed away Thursday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Ben David of Taylor. The remains were brought to the home of her granddaughter, Mrs. Julius Sefcik in the Bila Hora section and buried in the Bila Hora cemetery Friday afternoon, with Rev. Anton Motychka of NElsonville officiating. Many people were in attendance at the last sad rites.

Mrs. Kovarik was a highly respected resident of the Bila Hora section of this country until the death of her husband eight years ago, and her many friends will grieve with the relatives in her passing. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Joe Kotrla, Mrs. John Slovacek and Mrs. Ben David, all of Taylor, and one step-son John Kovarik of Bila Hora.

The New Era-Herald offers sympathy to the bereaved.---Hallettsville New Era-Herald.

Contributed by Regena Williamson

MARY KOVARIK

Weimar Mercury, 10 Jan 1958

Mrs. Mary Kovarik, 83, Buried Dec. 26, Bila Hora Cemetery

Hallettsville—Mrs. Mary Kovarik, 83, of Houston, died Monday, Dec. 23, at 10:40 p.m. in Houston.

Funeral services were held from the Kubena Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 26, with burial in the Bila Hora Cemetery, Rev. Geo. Krueger officiated.

Pallbeares were Adolph, Victor and Oscar dusek, Emil Fojt, Julius Sevcik and Charlie Melnar.

The deceased was a member of the SPJST Lodge No. 16. She was born in Czechoslovakia, August 15, 1874, coming to the United States many years ago. She settled in Lavaca County. Nee Mary Tlucek, she married Frank Kovarik in 1897, and he died in 1910.

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Frank (Amalie) Fojt of Hallettsville and Mrs. Frank (Matilda) Schovajsa of Houston; two brothers, Frank Tlucek of El Campo and Henry Tlucek of Harlingen; one sister, Mrs. Tracy Kovarik; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. A sister, Mrs. Johanna Fojt, preceeded her in death.—Tribune.

KOZEL INFANT

Weimar Mercury, Nov. 21, 1896 pg 1

While Jos. Kozel and wife, renters on Steve Clark’s place were out working in a field Tuesday, a lot of lint cotton in their house caught fire and the house and contents were destroyed. Their two small children were in the house alone and one of them, a baby, was burnt to death. Kozel lost all of his household goods.

Transcribed by Sharon Sutton

JOHN KOZELSKY

Victoria Advocate, Friday, August 17, 1973

John Kozelsky

Advocate News Service
MOULTON—John Kozelsky, 75, of Moulton, died Wednesday in a Shiner hospital.

Funeral services will be held Friday at 10 a.m. from St. Joseph Catholic Church. Burial will be in Moulton Catholic Cemetery.

Survivors include the widow, Mrs. Annie Kozelsky of Moulton; four sons, Harry of Schulenburg, Daniel and Franklin of Houston and Gene of Victoria; and a daughter, Mrs. James Biersehwale of San Antonio.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

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