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#47199

From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Thu Oct 1, 2009 9:32 am
Subject: obit: Aloisie Jurek Stefka

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Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Aloisie Stefka of Danbury, Tex., mother of Mrs. Bessie Findley of Galveston.

Mrs. Stefka died Aug. 15 at _____ Clinic in Houston. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Danbury. Burial was in Danbury Cemetery.

Survivors in addition to Mrs. Findley are two daughters, Velmae Boyd and Marie Hammond, both of Danbury; four sons, Ed Stefka and Bill Stefka, both of Danbury, Jerry Stefka of Angleton and Emil Stefka of Bay City; three sisters, Millie Sebesta and Betty Sharpa, both of Rosenberg, and Annie Orsak of Wharton; two brothers, Charlie Jurek of Baytown and Edmund Jurek of Wallis, nine grandchildren, two great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

The Galveston News Friday, August 23, 1963

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#47200

From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Thu Oct 1, 2009 9:32 am
Subject: obit: Alsace Lorraine Kallina Steffek

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Brazosport Facts, The (Clute, TX) - May 27, 2005

Deceased Name: Alsace Lorraine Kallina Steffek

Alsace Lorraine Kallina Steffek, of Needville, Texas, was born December 14, 1918, in Garwood, Texas, and passed away May 25, 2005, in a Houston hospital.

Alsace is survived by her husband, John August Steffek, and sons, Jason Logan Steffek and John Charles Steffek and his wife, Mary Ann. She is also survived by brother, Anthony Kallina and his wife, Bernice; sister, Karol Kallina; grandchildren, Haden Anthony Steffek and John Logan Steffek.

Alsace graduated from Sam Houston State, one of the first females, pursued a career in medical technology and remained a lifelong scientist and scholar, as well as a dedicated servant to family and all those whose life she touched. We will miss her deeply, especially her beautiful mind.

Visitation will be held from 5 to 9 p.m., with a rosary at 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 27, 2005, at Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Chapel in Rosenberg, Texas.

A funeral Mass will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 28, 2005, at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Beasley, Texas. Interment will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park in Rosenberg.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in memory of Alsace to the Texas Heart Institute, c/o Maureen Solis, P.O. Box 20345, MC 3-117, Houston, Texas 77225-0345.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home, 3900 B.F. Terry Blvd., Rosenberg. (281) 341-8800.

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#47201

From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Thu Oct 1, 2009 9:33 am
Subject: obit: Charley K. Stefka

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YOAKUM--Charley K. Stefka, 91, died at 9:05 a.m. Thursday in a local hospital.

Mr. Stefka was born April 24, 1880, in Ellinger and had been a resident of Yoakum for the past seven years.

Services will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. from Buffington Funeral Home Chapel and at Shiner Brethern Church with the Rev. John Bravenac of Victoria officiating.

Burial will be in Shiner Brethern Cemetery.

Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Eleanora Rohan and Mrs. George Ticha, both of Yoakum, four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

The Victoria Advocate, Saturday, July 10, 1971

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#47202

From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Thu Oct 1, 2009 9:34 am
Subject: obit: Delphine Stefka

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Delphine Stefka, 69, a native of Waller County died at 1:00 a.m. Sunday morning at the Hempstead Hospital. He had been a Waller County Commissioner of Precinct 3 for 18 years and was a retired rancher.

Services were held Monday, November 16th at McWilliams Funeral home in Hempstead at 1:30 p.m. Interment was at Hempstead Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Dick, Cuny, J.c. Umland, Otis Carlisle, Edward Broussard, Gilbert Hartman, F. Freitag, John Stepan and Jimmie Whitworth.

Survivors include his wife, Vlasta Stefka, daughters, Ruby Stepan, Opal Trent of Hempstead; and son John Del Stefka, Burns, Colorado; three grandchildren; one brother, Willie Stefka of Hempstead; three sisters Fannie Hartman of Sunnyside, Magnolia Gregory of Monaville, Mathilda Slacled (Sladek?) of Guy; and a number of nieces and nephews.

The Brookshire Times Thursday, November 19, 1970

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#47203

From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Thu Oct 1, 2009 9:35 am
Subject: obit: Edward B. Stefka

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DANBURY -- Services for Edward B. Stefka will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Palms Chapel of the Roses with burial in Danbury Cemetery.

Stefka, 66, died Sunday (June 26, 1977) in John Sealy Hospital.

He was a longtime resident of Danbury and a retired carpenter. He was also a member of S.P.J.S.T.

Stefka is survived by three brothers, W. H. "Bill" Stefka, Danbury, Jerry Stefka, Angleton and Emil Stefka, Bay City; and three sisters, Bessie Bendley, Arcadia, Velmae Boyd, Dan Bury, Marie Hammond, Arcadia.

Pallbearers are Mink Filipp, Archie Skucius, W. R. Wollam Sr., Eddie Fillip Jr., Joe Vrazel, Edwin Vrazel, Leslie hall and Bennie Heiman.

Honorary pallbearers are Joe Follett, Eddie Filipp Sr., Frank Thompson, Joe Buanek, Henry Geissen, John Lanik, Fred Pacheck, Willie Patterson and Joe Skrabanek.

Arrangement are by Palms Funeral Homes

The Brazosport Facts, Monday, June 27, 1977

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#47204

From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Thu Oct 1, 2009 9:38 am
Subject: obit: Fannie Mikeska Stefka

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Mrs. Fannie Stefka, daughter of Frank Mikeska and his wife, Mary Schftik, was born in Moravia, Bohemia, August 11, 1887 and was baptized into the Christian faith according to the rite of the Lutheran Church in early infancy.

On January 18, 1896 she was united in holy wedlock with John Stefka, who preceded her in death February 5, 1926, since when she has made her home with her son Willie, until she was taken to the Waller County Hospital last November.

She died April 4th and was buried in Hempstead April 5th. Burial was from the McWilliam Funeral Home in Hempstead. The Rev. A.J. Nieman was in charge of the funeral service.

Mrs. Stefka is survived by two sons, Willie and Delphine of Monaville; three daughters, Mrs. Fannie Hartmann of Monaville, Mrs. Matilda Sla_dek of Guy, and Mrs. Magnolia Gregory of Waller; 9 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

She reached the age of 84 years 7 months and 20 days.

The Brookshire Times April 11, 1963

Note: Although the paper reported that she was born in 1887, it should have been 1878.

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#47205

From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Thu Oct 1, 2009 9:38 am
Subject: obit: Frances Stefek

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Mrs. Frances Stefek, 75, of 826 _ W. Thirty-eighth st., died in local hospital Feb. 27.

Survivors: Husband, Mr. Louis Stefek, San Antonio.

Funeral services will be held Friday, March _ at 10 a.m. from Akers chapel with Rev. F. E. Kirchner officiating. Interment in Roselawn Memorial Park.

Arrangements by Roy Akers

San Antonio Light, Thursday, Feb. 28, 1957

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#47206

From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Thu Oct 1, 2009 9:39 am
Subject: obit: Frances Walchar Stefka

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YOAKUM--Funeral services for Mrs. Frances Stefka, 78, who died Monday afternoon at her home here were held Tuesday afternoon at Shiner Brethren Church at Vlastenec, with the Rev. Henry Beseda officiating.

Burial was in Shiner Brethren Cemetery.

Mrs. Stefka was born July 22, 1885 in Colorado County.

Surviving are her husband, Charles Stefka; two daughters, Mrs. Eleanor Rohan and Mrs. Leona Picha, all of Yoakum; two brothers, John Walchar of Houston and Willie Walchar of Weimar; a sister, Mrs. Vera Holly, of East Bernard, Texas; four grandchildren, and six grandchildren.

The Victoria Advocate, Wednesday, March 4, 1964

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#47207

From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Thu Oct 1, 2009 9:39 am
Subject: obit: Frank Stefka Sr.

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Caldwell, Tex., Sept. 6--Yesterday evening while returning to his home about two miles from here Frank Stefka Sr. was badly crippled in a runaway. He was thrown from his buggy upon some stakes driven down in a gulley to stop a wash. One arm was broken and all the skin torn from one side of his face, even the eyelids being torn away. He was also otherwise badly bruised, He received medical attention as soon as possible and his wounds were dressed, but he is about 60 years old and is in a serious condition.

The Galveston Daily News September 7, 1905

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Caldwell, Burleson Co., Tex., Sept. 7.--Frank Stefka, Sr. died this morning from injuries received two days ago in a runaway accident, mention of which has been made in the The News. Deceased was 62 years old and leaves a widow and five children. The remains will be buried in New Tabor Cemetery.

Galveston Daily News, Friday, September 8, 1905

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#47208

From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Fri Oct 2, 2009 1:03 pm
Subject: obit: Josie Stehlik

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LAST RITES FOR MISS JOSIE STEHLIK, 70, HELD MONDAY

Funeral services for Miss Josie Stehlik, 80, a 77-year resident of the Weimar area, were held Monday from Hubbard Funeral Home with Rev. C. Emigholz officiating. Interment was in the Masonic Cemetery.

Miss Stehlik died at the Albert Barta home here last Saturday after several months' illness.

Daughter of Thomas and Anna Stehlik, she was born in 1872 in Moravia, Czechoslovakia, and was bro't to this country as a child by her parents. She was a member of the Lutheran Churcdh here.

Miss Stehlik left no immediate survivors. Two sister, Mrs. John Barta and Mrs. Anna Urbanovsky, and two brothers, Joseph and Thomas Stehlik, preceded her in death.

Pallbearers were Ralph Meadows, Ray (Buddy) Kusey, John E. Barta, Bill Barta, Robert Barta and George Marak.

Weimar Mercury, Friday, November 7, 1952

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#47209

From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Fri Oct 2, 2009 1:04 pm
Subject: obit: LeRoy Eugene Lamb Jr. - wife Sula

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LeRoy E. Lamb Jr.

Published May 31, 2007

Services for LeRoy Eugene Lamb Jr., 85, of Temple will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Harper-Talasek Funeral Home.

Burial will be in Bellwood Memorial Park.

He died Friday, May 25, in a local nursing home.

He was born in Motrose, Calif., to LeRoy and Junella Lamb Sr. He married Lillian Sula on May 5, 1943, at Fort Hood. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Military awards and honors include the Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster; National Defense Service Medal; and the Armed Forces Reserve Medal. He was a member of the Reserve Officer's Association.

His wife preceded him in death.

Survivors are a son, James Lab of Houston; a sister, Marie Porter of Kissimmee, Fla.; and three grandchildren.

Temple Daily Telegram - (May/31/2007)

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#47210

From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Fri Oct 2, 2009 1:05 pm
Subject: obit: John Stefka

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Last Saturday morning the people of the county were shocked when the news went out that John Stefka was dead, after a brief illness with pneumonia, at his home at Sunny Side, age 63 years and 6 months.

In Mr. Stefka's death the county loses one of its most useful citizens, he was always unselfish in his service to his people, to his county and his state; being always ready to give his time and any other aid to further any move that would better his people. Being ever ready to answer the call of a neighbor and generously give any assistance he could.

The high esteem in which he was held by his fellowmen, was reflected in the concourse of friends that attended his funeral, from over the state, they came from Austin, Houston, Edna; Ft. Bend and Austin counties, to pay their last tribute to their dead friend.

The decedent leaves a widow, several children and a host of friends to mourn his loss.

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A number of citizens of our city attended the funeral of John Stefka at Monaville last Sunday.

The Brookshire Times, February 12, 1925

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#47211

From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Fri Oct 2, 2009 1:06 pm
Subject: obit: Mrs. Joe Stefka and child

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Shiner, Feb. 15.--The wife and 15-months-old baby of Joe Stefka, living five miles south of here were found dead by Stefka at noon today. The woman's head was torn away by a load of shot and two shots entered each side of her breast. The child was shot in the bowels. There were evidences of a terrible struggle. The room was covered with blood and brains. Stefka's gun, which laid near the bodies with three empty sheels on the floor and two in the gun, did the bloody work of the murderer. Stefka was brought in by the officers and charged with the Crime. His examining trial is set for Monday.

Weimar Mercury Thursday, February 16, 1905

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Hallettsville, Tex., Nov. 10.--The case of the State of Texas vs. Joseph Stefka for the murder of his wife was placed on trial this morning. As the case is somewhat notorious owing to the cruel features that are connected with it, an infant child being killed at the same time, the special venire was quickly exhausted, seven jurors being selected. The case was tried at the last term of the court, resulting in a mistrial. There were no eyewitnesses to the crime, and the dependant says his wife and child were killed during a temporary absence from his home.

The Galveston Daily News, Saturday, November 11, 1905

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Hallettsville, March 16 -- Judge Kennon has stated that he would not order a special venire in the Stefka case, as it was his intention to change venue in the case.

Stetka is charged with the murder of his wife and little child at their home near Shiner last February. He was tried here at the Spring and fall terms of court last year and each time the jury failed to agree. Stefka is out on bond.

The Weimar Mercury March 24, 1906

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#47212

From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Fri Oct 2, 2009 1:06 pm
Subject: obit: Rudy Stefka

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SHINER -- Rudy B. Stefka, 69, of Shiner, died Friday evening in a local hospital.

Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Buffington Funeral Home.

Surviving are his wife, Paulie Stefka of Shiner; two sons, Junior Stefka of Shiner and Gilbert Stefka of Victoria; three sisters, Mrs. Emily Hartman and Mrs. Henrietta Blake of Pearland and Mrs. Vlasta James of North Hollywood, Calif.; a brother Charles Stefka of Hockley and two grandchildren.

The Victoria Advocate, Saturday, March 13, 1976

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#47213

From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Fri Oct 2, 2009 1:07 pm
Subject: obit: Mary Kalmus Steffek

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Weimar, Tex., Jan. 22.-- Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Steffek, 75, 40 years resident of Weimar area whose death occurred Monday at the family home, were held Tuesday morning at St. Michael's Church, with Rt. Rev. J. J. Szymanski officiating. Mrs. Steffek was a native of Kozlovich, Europe, where she was born in 1866, the daughter of Peter Kalmus and Katherine Krumpho. She came here in 1901.

She is survived by her husband, Florian Steffek Sr. of Weimar, and three sons, Florian Jr. and Fred, both of Weimar, and John Steffek of Needville, Burial was in St. Michael's Cemetery.

The Galveston Daily News, Thursday, January 23, 1941

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#47214

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Date: Fri Oct 2, 2009 1:07 pm
Subject: obit: Mrs. Fred Kroboth Steffek

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Weimar, Tex., Feb. 27.-- Funeral services for Mrs. Fred Steffek, 40, were held Saturday morning at St. Michael's Church, with Rev. Joseph Szymanski officiating. Mrs. Steffcik died at her home in Holman Friday following a brief illness of pneumonia. Mrs. Steffek was born and reared near Borden and was widely known in this part of the state.

Surviving besides her husband, Fred Steffek Sr., are a son and daughter, her mother, Mrs. Val Kusey; five sisters and four brothers, Mrs. Louis Chavstil, Mrs. Vlasta Shumbera, Mrs. Minnie Kuchar of Weimar, Mrs. Hattie Labay of Garwood, Mrs. Olga Taylor of San Antonio, Frank and Florian Kroboth of Weimar, Stanley and Willie Kroboth of San Diego, Cal. Interment was in St. Michael's Cemetery.

The Galveston Daily News Sunday, February 28, 1937

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#47215

From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Fri Oct 2, 2009 1:09 pm
Subject: obit: John Steffek

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Funeral services for John Steffek, 81-year-old retired farmer of the Ammannsville section, were held Saturday morning from Hubbard Funeral Home here and the Catholic Church at Ammannsville, with interment in Ammannsville Catholic Cemetery.

Rev. Adolph Janda officiated, assisted by Msgr. Anthony F. Drozd.

Mr. Steffek died last Thursday in Renger Hospital, Hallettsville, where he had been a patient for 15 days. He had been ill for several months.

Born January 6, 1871, at Hostyn, he was the son of John and Rose (Peter) Steffek. He married Miss Johanna Holub at Dubina November 24, 1891. A lifelong resident of Fayette County, he was a member of St. John Catholic Church, Ammannsville.

Surviving in addition to his widow are six daughters, Mrs. Edith Osina of Holman, Mrs. Mathilda (Adacik) Macha of Midfield, Mrs. Otillie Barta of Needville, Mrs. Vlasta Marek of La Grange, Mrs. Elsie Kubesch of Weimar and Miss Lillie Steffek of Ammannsville; two sons, Edward T. Steffek of El Campo and Fred J. Steffeck of Ammannsville; two sisters, Mrs. Agnes Ripple of La Grange and Mrs. Frances Holub of Weimar; three half-sisters and a half-brother who live in Needville, and a half-brother who lives in Blessing; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. One sister, Mrs. Cecilia Barta of Weimar, preceded him in death.

Mr. Steffek lost three grandsons in World War II: Allen Adamcik, Vit Barta and Laddie Osina.

Pallbearers at the funeral were Oscar Marek, Alvin Adamcik, Ernest Kubesch, Eugene Kossa, Bill Barta and Albert Koberaky.

The Weimar Mercury Friday, August 29, 1952

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#47216

From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Fri Oct 2, 2009 1:12 pm
Subject: Stavinohas Have Big Family Reunion

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The sons and daughters of Mrs. Annie Stavinoha, together with their families, gathered at the home of her daughter, Mr. Jerome Bohac of the Ammannsville community, Sunday, June 10, for a great family reunion.

A splendid dinner was served at 11 o'clock, with barbecued sausage, friend chicken, cakes, many kinds of salads, coffee, light beer, etc. The "eats" were contributed and brought to the feast by the various families.

After dinner the participants went out under the shade of the trees to spend the warm afternoon. At 4 o'clock the men folks decided to have a ball game, so from the oldest to the youngest they engaged in indoor [outdoor?] baseball. It was fun for the players and for the ones watching the game. They played seven innings, the score standing fifteen to sixteen.

After the game was concluded, a lunch of cake, leomonade, etc. was served. Afterwards all departed for their respective homes, hoping to have other family reunions in the near future. The joy would have been greater had Mr. Stavinoha been here with us. He died some four years ago.

The following members of the family were present to participate in the reunion: Mrs. Emil Stavinoha, Sr., and family of Rosenberg; Mr. Voytech Stavinoha and family of Fairchild; Mr. Fred Stavinoha and family of Rosenberg; Mrs. Lillie Horak and family of Needville; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stavinoha and son of Ganado; Mr. Em il Hluchanek and family of Weimar; Mr. Adolf Stavinoha and family of Temple; Mr. Jerome Bohac and family of Ammannsville; Mr. and Mrs. Adolf Kristek of Weimar; Mr. and Mrs. George Stavinoha of Bastrop; Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stavinoha and son of Ammannsville. The married grandchildren of Mrs. Stavinoha were: Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Stavinoha and daughter of Needville; Mr. Joe Gurecky and family of Fairchild; Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Wenzel of Needville; Mr. and Mrs. Sterling De Shozo of Rosenberg; Mr. and Mrs. Emil Stavinoha, Jr., of Rosenberg; Mr. and Mrs. Lad Stavinoha of Needville; Mr. C. Wenzel of Needville.

Weimar Mercury Friday, June 22, 1934

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#47217

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Date: Fri Oct 2, 2009 1:13 pm
Subject: obit: Tillie Fisher Stavinoha

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Stavinoha - AMMANSVILLE

Saturday, January 14th, 2006

Tillie Stavinoha passed away on January 13, 2006 at the age of 98 and will be remembered as a soft spoken but strong woman of unwavering faith, a wonderful mother, a proud grandmother, a tireless family supporter and a role model to everyone she encountered. Tillie's infectious smile was her trademark. Those of us that were blessed to share her friendship were in awe of her ability to tackle challenges with extreme optimism.

She was one of nine children born to Joseph P. and Frances S. Fisher in Ammansville, Texas. Tillie graduated with a teaching degree from Southwest Teachers college and taught elementary school in various schools around Ammansville. T

illie was preceded in death by her husband Jim C. Stavinoha and her son Marcus.

Tillie will be forever lovingly remembered by her daughter Marietta McCain and husband, Don, daughter-in-law, Dolores Stavinoha, grandsons, Mark Stavinoha and his wife, Terry, Douglas Stavinoha and his wife, Jan; granddaughters, Donna McCain Milnor, Niki McCain Guenther and her husband Rick; great grandchildren, Kristin and Megan Stavinoha, Elizabeth and Kimberly Cahoon, Kody McCain Milnor, William Marcus and Dana Marie Stavinoha; brother, Johnnie Fisher and sister Henrietta Knape; numerous nieces, nephews and her dear Houston friend, Helen Buquoi.

Tillie received much love, comfort and happiness for the last five years of her life from her companions, Esperanza Lozano and Carol Rutherford, her caregivers and protectors who displayed enormous affection for her.

The family expresses appreciation to the staff of Brighton Gardens Health Care Center for their devotion and loving care during her final days.

Tillie reached daily into the depths of her soul and found the courage to make an effort to live one more day. In doing so, she left us all with an imitable lesson in how to handle our challenges. When you remember her, let it be in happy times. She has gone before us and those of us that love her know that she will be there one day to help light our way to join her in that very special place she now calls home.

The family will receive friends on January 14, 2006 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Porter Loring, 1101 McCullough. On January 15, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. there will be a visitation followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 12:00 noon at St. Mary's Church known as the Painted Church of High Hill, High Hill, Texas. Interment in St. Michaels Cemetery in Weimer, Texas.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your favorite charity or the Painted Church in High Hill Restoration Fund, 2833 FM 2672, Schulenburg , Texas 78956-5603.

Victoria Advocate, The - (Jan/14/2006)

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From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Sat Oct 3, 2009 4:41 am
Subject: obit: Anastazie Chalupa Stasney

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Funeral services for Anastazie Stasney, 73, of Beasley will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 2, 2004, at Guardian Angel Church in Wallis with the Rev. Richard Johnston officiating.

Interment will follow at the Guardian Angel Cemetery near Wallis.

Visitation is from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. with a parish Rosary to be recited at 7 p.m.

Serving as pallbearers will be Brad Minton, Brad Bacak, Bobby Stasney, Eddie Macha, Jerry Wayne Polasek and Michael Polasek.

Anastazie was born in Wallis to parents Frank and Amalie Hanzelka Chalupa. She was raised in the Tavener area and attended Orchard School. Anastazie held many jobs in her working career: teller in a bank, owner-operator of Alan's restaurant in East Bernard, and was a farmer for the past 24 years.

Anastazie Stasney died Tuesday, June 20, 2004 in Houston.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Amalie Chalupa; brothers, John Chalupa, Frank Chalupa and an infant twin brother.

She is survived by her spouse, Joe George Stasney; son, Alan Stasney and his wife, Lisa, of Beasley; sisters, Bessie Polasek and her husband, Jerry, and Dolores Chalupa of Bay City; brothers, Ed Chalupa and his wife, Bea, of Frydek, and Robert Chalupa and his wife, Janet; grandchildren, Samantha, Aaron and Jennifer Stasney.

Funeral services are under the direction of Knesek and Sons Funeral Home, 122 North F.M. 1093, Wallis, Texas 77485. 979-478-6311.

Fort Bend Herald-Coaster, The - (Jul/2/2004)

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Date: Sat Oct 3, 2009 4:41 am
Subject: obit: Dorothy Ann Kneitz Hyatt - mom Stavinoha

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Mrs. Dorothy Kneitz Hyatt, of Austin, was born on the family farm in Fairchild, July 26, 1925, to Joe Steve Kneitz and Edyth Stavinoha Kneitz, and died May 17, 2004.

Dorothy had suffered for 12 long years from the dreaded Alzheimer's disease and died quietly in her sleep at home in Austin. She was 78.

Mrs. Hyatt is survived by her husband, Douglas P. Hyatt; two children, Ronald Hyatt of Dallas, and Rhonda Ann Hyatt of Austin; two grandchildren, Brian D. Hyatt of Houston, and Dr. Jessica E. Knape of San Francisco, Calif.

She is also survived by her sister, Alma Ludwig and husband Edwin of Bellaire; two nieces and one nephew and a number of great nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Hyatt graduated from Richmond High School, in Richmond in 1943 and entered the Saint Joseph's School of Nursing, Houston. She was enrolled in the Saint Joseph's Cadet School of Nursing program but the World War II was terminated by the Peace Treaty and the need for the graduating nurses was curtailed. After graduating in 1946 she did not enter the service as planned before the war ended.

While attending Saint Joseph's School of Nursing, Dorothy was very popular among the student body and was elected to May Fete Queen of 1946 for her graduating class.

Being a military wife permitted Dorothy and the children to enjoy extensive travel and to live in such places as three years in Hawaii, and four years in The Netherlands of Europe. The period in Europe was particularly enjoyable because the travel to other countries was not restricted and required only minimal paper work and effort to obtain approval prior to departure.

The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday, May 23, 2004, at Wilke-Clay-Fish Funeral Home.

A Rosary will be held at 7 p.m., Monday, May 24, 2004, at Wilke-Clay-Fish Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, 2004, at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Needville, with the Rev. James Ramsey officiating.

Interment will be held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, May 26, 2004, at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio.

Arrangements by Wilke-Clay-Fish Funeral Home, 2620 S. Congress, Austin, Texas 78704. 512-442-1446.

Lampasas Dispatch Record - (May/26/2004)

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From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Sat Oct 3, 2009 4:41 am
Subject: obit: Josie Elisabeth Stavinoha Naiser

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Josie Elisabeth Stavinoha was born in LaGrange, Texas October 19,1912.

She lived there until she married A.J. Naiser on October 5, 1936. In 1937, they moved to Baytown, Texas where she remained a resident for 63 years.

She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church, the Altar Society and KJZT.

She retired from Bay Fair Department Store after 25 years of service.

She died May 5, 2004 [SSDI]

She was preceded in death by her husband A.J. Naiser, her son Richard Naiser, her grandson Robert Naiser, parents, brothers and sisters.

Mrs. Naiser is survived by two sons, Ronnie Naiser, Sr. and wife Sharon, Kenneth Naiser and wife Gloria, all of Baytown, TX. A daughter-in-law, Dianne Naiser of Houston, TX. Grandchildren, Rick Naiser and wife Monique of Marrero, LA., Jerry Naiser and wife Mary Alice of Austin, TX., Shari Latif of Baytown, TX., Ron Naiser, Jr. and wife Delma of Baytown, TX., Teresa Tyson and husband Terry Tyson, Jr. of Baytown, TX., Greg Naiser and wife Denise of Mt. Belvieu, TX., and Lisa Capps and husband Jeff of College Station, TX. Step-grandchildren, Robert Reilly and wife Ruth of Houston, TX., and Donna Wilson and husband Jeff of Houston, TX. Fifteen great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

In lieu of flowers Donations may be made to Odyssey Hospice or the charity of your choice.

The family will receive friends from 5:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Friday, May 7, 2004 with a rosary recited at 6:00 p.m. at Earthman Funeral home.

Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, May 8, 2004 at Earthman Funeral Home Chapel.

Interment will be at Forest Park Lawndale Cemetery, 6900 Lawndale at Griggs Road in Houston, TX.

Pallbearers will be grandsons and great grandsons.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Earthman Funeral Directors, Garth Road, Baytown, TX. 77521, 281-422-8181.

Baytown Sun, The - (May/9/2004)

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From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Sat Oct 3, 2009 4:42 am
Subject: obit: Victor Charlie Stavinoha

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Victor Stavinoha
Victor Charlie Stavinoha, 94, of Edna, died Monday, August 11, 2003.

He was born March 5, 1909 in Wharton County to Louis and Mary Juresak Stavinoha. Mr. Stavinoha was a Dragline Operator for Jackson Co. Drainage Dist. #8. He was a Catholic.

Survivors include his wife, Rosie Sablatura Stavinoha of Ganado who he married April 18, 1932 in Hillje; daughter, Dolores Bubela of Ganado; son, Lawrence Stavinoha of Pearland; sisters, Annie Novosad of Ganado and Martha Novosad of Ganado; brother, Johnny Stavinoha of Louise; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A Rosary was held Tuesday, Aug. 12 at 7 p.m. at Ganado Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral mass is today, Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 10 a.m. at Assumption Catholic Church in Ganado. Burial will follow at Assumption Catholic Cemetery with the Rev. Joseph Hybner officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Ganado Funeral Home.

Pallbearers are Wayne Bubela, Buddy Stavinoha, Douglas Bubela, Matt Flanakin, Albert Stavinoha Jr. and James Novosad.

Memorials can be made to Assumption Catholic Church Diocese of Victoria.

El Campo Leader-News, The - (Feb/18/2004)

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From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Sat Oct 3, 2009 4:42 am
Subject: obit: Virginia Kempf Stavinoha

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Virginia Stavinoha of Canyon Lake died Thursday Sept. 15, 1994, in San Antonio at the age of 72 years. She was born Aug. 4, 1922 in Devine, Texas, to George and Henrietta (Ehlinger) Kempf. Her husband Ray Stavinoha preceded her in death in 1985. Mrs. Stavinoha was the retired owner of a boat dealership at Canyon Lake.

Survivors include two sons, Jim Stavinoha and wife Sharon of Fairfax, Va., and Mike Stavinoha and wife Stacy of Canyon Lake; sisters Thelma Stephenson of Hobbs, N.M., Catherine Atkins of new Braunfels and Lillian Breeden of Devine, Texas; brother George Kempf of Floresville and four grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Saturday Sept. 17, 1994, at 2 p.m. at Doeppenschmidt Funeral Home in Canyon Lake with Mr. Gerry Adams officiating. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Doeppenschmidt Funeral Home at Canyon Lake with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice New Braunfels.

Herald-Zeitung Friday, Sept. 16, 1994

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From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Sat Oct 3, 2009 4:44 am
Subject: obit: J. F. Stavinoha

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

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

Mr. Stavinoha was born Oct. 12, 1858, in Zabrezu, Moravia, Austria, being a son of Peter Stavinoha. He came to Texas at the age of 16 years. He was married to Miss Annie Adamcik Nov. 6, 1879. The couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary two months ago, on Nov. 4th, 1929.

To this union eleven children were born, all of whom survive, as follows: Emil of Rosenberg, Albert and Fred of Fairchilds, Joe of Ganado, Adolph of Temple, George of La Grange, Jim of Ammannsville, Mrs. Lillie Horak of Needville, Mrs. Mary Hluchanek of Weimar, Mrs. Martha Bohac of Ammannsville and Mrs. Della Kristek of Weimar. Mr. and Mrs. Stavinoha are also the grandparents of forty children. Mr. Stavinoha lost by death three sisters and one brother. Two brothers still survive -- Cyril, of Jourdanton and Adolf of near Ammannsville; also one sister, Mrs. Agnes Barta of Jourdanton.

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

The Weimar Mercury Friday, January 17, 1930

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From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Sat Oct 3, 2009 4:43 am
Subject: obit: Willie George Stavinoha

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Services are scheduled for tomorrow morning at 10 at Doeppenschmidt Funeral Home for Willie George Stavinoha, 70, who died Tuesday, Feb. 3 at Colonial Manor Nursing Home. Formerly of 1251 McQueeney Road, Stavinoha will be buried in Guadalupe Valley memorial park with Rev. Patrick Flanagan officiating.

He was born Nov. 12, 1910 in Wilson County to John and Christine (nee Hosek) Stavinoha Sr. He married Annie Busselmann, who died Jan. 16, 1976. The retired maintenance man for Krueger Chevrolet was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Herman Sons and Germania Farmer Verein.

He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Rosalie Zimmermann of New Braunfels; a sister, Mrs. Albina Kasprezyk of Floresville; two grandchildren, Gina and Jan Zimmermann of New Braunsfels.

New Braunfels Herald-Zeitung Wednesday, Feb. 4, 1981

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From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Sat Oct 3, 2009 4:47 am
Subject: obit: Rudolf M. Stavinoha

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Mr. and Mrs. Herman Kloesel were called to Engle early Monday morning by news of the death of Mrs. Kloesel's father, Mr. Rudolf M. Stavinoha, prominent citizen and business man of the little community of Engle, whose sudden and unexpected death occurred at Santa Rosa Hospital, San Antonio, at 8:30 that morning.

From Mr. Kloesel we learned that Mr. Stavinoha, while handling a big block of ice a few days ago, had the misfortune to let it slip and the huge piece of ice struck him on one leg, bursting a large blood vessel. This blood ran through his leg and according to our understanding was like an overflowing river, a dangerous proposition. His leg was packed in ice, but it was then that other measures had to be resorted to. He was hurriedly taken to the San Antonio hospital and everything possible done for his welfare. For a time, we understand, he seemed better, but suddenly Monday he took a turn for the worse and passed away very quickly.

The body was brought home for burial and same took place Tuesday, we understand.

Mr. Stavinoha is survived by his widow, two daughters, Mrs. John Koudelka of Borden, Mrs. Herman Kloesel of this city, two sons, Henry of Houston and Erwin of Engle, besides a host of relatives and friends.

Mr. Stavinoha was highly regarded by all who knew him. He had many friends throughout this section, all of whom deeply regret his untimely death. All join us in expressions of sincere and heartfelt sympathy to his bereaved ones.

Weimar Mercury Friday, May 27, 1933

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From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Sat Oct 3, 2009 4:49 am
Subject: obit: Felix Stavinoha

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Mr. Felix Stavinoha of the Fairchilds district died very suddenly early Monday morning of heart failure. He, with many others, had attended a box supper at Fairchilds and had enjoyed the time and felt well as usual. After returning home and preparing for bed he suddenly took sick and did not recover, dying at an early hour in the morning.

Mr. Stavinoha leaves a wife, three sons and two daughters to mourn him. Mrs. Stavinoha's aged mother has been living with them for about two years. Besides the immediate family, there are three brothers and sister of the deceased, J. F. and Adolph Stavinoha of Ammannsville, C. M. Stavinoha of Jourdanton, and Mrs. Joe Barta of McMullin county.

The funeral services will be held in the Catholic Church at Needville Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock and burial will be in the Needville Catholic cemetery.

Mr. Stavinoha was a former resident of this section, and is well and favorably remembered by many of the old-time residents here, who deeply regret his death.

Weimar Mercury December 2, 1927

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From: "Ray J. Bacak" <rjbacak@...>
Date: Sat Oct 3, 2009 11:09 pm
Subject: OBIT: Claudell Schilhab Migl

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Claudell Migl Claudell Migl, 72, of Austin passed away on September 11, 2009. She was born in Freyburg, Texas, on August 1, 1937 to Walter and Lillie Schilhab.

Claudell was longtime active member of St. Louis Catholic Church. She proudly participated with La Sertoma, KJZT, the Women's Auxiallary of Knights of Columbus Council 5967, the St. Louis Catholic Church Women's Club and was Secretary of North Shoal Creek Neighborhood Association. She was also recognized as an Honorary Member of Sertoma Club. She enjoyed her church and civic activities and attending UT football games when the team played in Austin.

Most of all she cherished her family. Claudell is survived by her husband, John J. Migl, Sr; sons, John J. Migl, Jr and daughter-in-law, Michele Migl of Austin, their children, Coy and Eryn Migl of College Station; David K. Migl and daughter-in-law, Melissa Migl and their children, Rachel and Clayton Migl, all of Austin; a sister, Vernell Bremer of La Grange; as well as numerous special family members and friends.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Monday, September 14, 2009. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 15, 2009, at St. Louis Catholic Church. Interment will follow at 3:30 p.m. at Assumption Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice Austin's Christopher House, 4107 Spicewood Springs Rd., Ste. 100, Austin, TX 78759, (512) 342-4700, or http://www.hospiceaustin.org

Published in the Austin American-Statesman on 9/14/2009

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From: "Ray J. Bacak" <rjbacak@...>
Date: Sat Oct 3, 2009 11:17 pm
Subject: OBIT: Sophie Okruhlik Vana Richter

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Mrs. Sophie Richter, 93, of Flatonia passed away September 23, 2009. Sophie was born Dec. 12, 1915 in Flatonia to John J. Okruhlik and Anna Jasek Okruhlik.

She was a seamstress for a department store, a member of St. Gregory Catholic Church in Houston, a Catholic Daughter member, and a member of KJZT and the Altar Society.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husbands - #1- Joe Vana, #2- William Richter; and 1 grandchild. Survivors include two daughters - Vicky Oakes of Spring and Mary Elizabeth Richter of Houston; 1 brother - Anton Okruhlik of Flatonia; 2 sisters - Stazy Hajek of Praha and Sister Rose Okruhlik of Naperville, Ill; eight grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

Rosary was held on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009 at 12:30 pm at the St. Mary's Catholic Church with the Rev. Edward Bartsch officiating. Burial was in the Catholic Cemetery in Praha. Services were provided by Smith Funeral Home of Flatonia

transcribed from The Flatonia Argus, 10/1/2009

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