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JOSEPHINE ALTMAN MICHALAK, born October 14, 1925, passed into God's loving hands on February 23, 2010.

A native Houstonian, she was born, raised her family and lived her entire life in the Heights. She was always active in her neighborhood civic club meetings.Josephine was a member of All Saints Catholic Church and an active member of the Altar and Rosary Society. She could easily be spotted with her welcoming smile and wearing her favorite color, purple. She was always ready and willing to help whenever there was a need or task to be done.It was the simple things in life that she enjoyed most: family, good friends, neighbors and most of all her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed playing Bingo, most often with her best friend Stephanie, and always shared her winnings by treating her grandchildren to lunch. She always looked forward to her weekly outings with her Granddaughter-in-law Gaye. She also loved caring for her pet birds and enjoyed feeding all the wild ones that found their way into her yard.

Josephine was preceded in death by her husband Edmund S. Michalak, daughter Rosie Lee Hablinski, grandson Dr. Brian J. Hablinski, and sisters Albina Krusleski and Lillie Miles. She is survived by a family who loved her dearly: sons Lawrence Ray (Sonny) Michalak and Glenn P. Michalak and wife Doris; son-in-law Daniel Hablinski; sisters Dorothy Pettis and Helen Roberts Waddell; grandchildren Craig Hablinski and wife Gaye, Karen Lade and husband Mike, Trenton Michalak and Marissa Michalak; and six great grandchildren, Matthew, Zachary, Andrew, Luke, Sean, and Ryan.

Visitation will be at Heights Funeral Home on Sunday evening from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. with a Holy Rosary to begin at 6:30 p.m. A Funeral Mass is set for Monday at 10:00 a.m. at All Saints Catholic Church with burial to follow at the V.A. National Cemetery.Memorial offerings may be given to All Saints Catholic Church, 215 East Tenth Street, Houston, TX 77008.
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Published in Houston Chronicle on February 27, 2010

#50284

From: jamesermis@...
Date: Sat Feb 27, 2010 11:19 pm
Subject: Re: Re: Austria, Czechoslovakia, or Czech Republic?

jamesermis@...

Way to go Mike, you covered it like a blanket, not much room from error after your very accurate response.

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#50285

From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Sun Feb 28, 2010 1:31 pm
Subject: obit: Dorothy Marie Teague Parma

rose.ermis

Dallas Morning News, The (TX) - September 7, 2007

Deceased Name: PARMA, DOROTHY MARIE D

PARMA, DOROTHY MARIE, Dot (Maw-Maw) was born May 28, 1917 in Gouldbusk, Texas, where her Dad ran a grocery store. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of almost 50 years, M. C. Parma, her daughter, Jeanine Grace and two brothers, Jack and Royal Teague.

She is survived by her son, Edward M. Parma; four grandchildren, Traci Arrington, Richard Parma, Andrea Grace and Natalie Grace; two great-grandchildren, Conner and Lexi Arrington. She is also survived by her unofficial adopted daughter, Mrs. Billie Tyler.

Funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, September 8, 2007 in the Chapel of Sparkman/Crane Funeral Home, with interment following at Grove Hill Memorial Park. Dignity Memorial Sparkman Crane

#50286

From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Sun Feb 28, 2010 1:31 pm
Subject: obit: Betty Lair Parma

rose.ermis

San Antonio Express-News (TX) - June 8, 2006

Deceased Name: Betty Parma

Betty Parma went home to rest with the Lord on Tuesday, June 6, 2006. Born November 22, 1936 to Adrienne N. Lair and Graydon H. Lair in San Antonio, Texas.

She is survived by her loving husband, Dr. George Parma, married 48 years; brother, Ronald Lair; son, Tim Parma and daughter-in-law Rita Parma; daughter, Nancy Ankrom and son-in-law, Terry Ankrom; daughter, Peggy Parma O'Berry; seven wonderful grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces.

A prouder wife, mother and grandmother cannot be found. She devoted her life to her Catholic Faith. She taught CCD, RCIA, and was a lector and Eucharistic minister at St. John Neumann and St. Peters Prince of the Apostles Catholic Churches. A director of numerous ACTS retreats, which she loved. She spent most of her life in the dental profession. Her greatest love was scuba diving with her kids, grandkids, and she also enjoyed playing tennis. She was loved by all and will be missed but she is now home and in peace with her Heavenly Father.

Rosary will be at St. Peters Prince of the Apostles Catholic Church on Thursday, June 8, 2006 at 7:00 pm; funeral mass on Friday, June 9, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Peters Prince of the Apostles Church. Entombment to follow at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. In place of flowers, please have masses said in Betty's honor or send donations to St. Peters Prince of the Apostles ACTS Retreat Movement, 111 Barilla Place, San Antonio, Texas 78209

#50287

From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Sun Feb 28, 2010 1:31 pm
Subject: obit: Dr. Jerome Parma

rose.ermis

San Antonio Express-News (TX) - January 24, 1995

Deceased Name: Dr. Jerome Parma: Parma was pilot, longtime dentist

Dr. Jerome Parma was a fighter pilot in World War II and a longtime San Antonio dentist.

"He was very proud to have served his country," recalled his wife, Kathleen Parma of San Antonio. "He was very devoted to his patients. They really loved him."

Parma, 71, died Friday from a heart attack.

He was born Sept. 18, 1923, in Ganado. His family moved to Jourdanton, where he grew up. After high school, he attended St. Mary's University, but his studies were interrupted by World War II.

He joined the Army Air Corps and was a pilot in the 93rd Fighter Squadron, 81st Fighter Group, and flew in the China-Burma-India Theater from 1943-1945.

After the war, he left the service and returned to San Antonio. He resumed his studies at St. Mary's and also served as the captain of the baseball team.

He then attended the Loyola University School of Dentistry in Chicago where he received his D.D.S. degree in 1951.

He returned to San Antonio and began his practice. His first office was on South Presa and he eventually moved to an office on Nacogdoches Road.

He was still engaged in a full-time practice at the time of his death.

"He loved golf and he liked to fish - and, of course, baseball," his wife recalled. "He coached Little League for several years. He loved children, so he was always helping by being a coach."

Parma was a member of the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association and the San Antonio District Dental Society.

Other survivors include two daughters, Dr. Mary Parma Phelps of Kenedy and Barbara Parma Peterson of San Antonio; two sons, Dr. Jerome G. "Chip" Parma Jr. and James K. Parma, both of San Antonio; a sister, Agnes Matocha of Jourdanton; four brothers, Emil Parma, Louis J. Parma, Edwin F. Parma and Dr. George F. Parma, all of San Antonio; and five grandchildren.

Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Peter Prince of the Apostles Catholic Church with interment to follow in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery

#50288

From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Sun Feb 28, 2010 1:33 pm
Subject: obit: Frances A. Herchek? Parma

rose.ermis

from Victoria Advocate 1977 - 05 - 21

SHINER--Funeral Mass for Mrs. Frances A. Parma will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Shiner Catholic Church.

The burial will follow in the Shiner SPJST Cemetery.

Mrs. Parma, 90, of El Campo, died Thursday afternoon in an El Campo nursing home.

A rosary was recited Friday night in the Buffington Funeral Home in Shiner.

Survivors include her husband, Jim Parma of El Campo; one son, Mark Parma of Corpus Christi; four daughters, Mrs. James Rebecek of Wharton, Mrs. Dennis Zaskoda of El Campo, Mrs. Hilton Mertz of Corpus Christi and Mrs. Carl Haas of Sublime; two brothers, Frank and Rudy Herchek, both of Yoakum; 11 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

#50289

From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Sun Feb 28, 2010 1:31 pm
Subject: obit: Eugene C. Parma

rose.ermis

Dallas Morning News, The (TX) - November 28, 2008

Deceased Name: Parma, Eugene C. E

Parma, Eugene C. Eugene C. Parma of Irving died November 24, 2008. He was born on July 16, 1925 in Ennis, Texas. He was a member of St. Luke's Catholic Church in Irving; a WWII Veteran with the Army Air Corps 234th Army Air Forces Unit as a B29 Crew Chief; Graduate of The A& M College of Texas, 1950. He retired from Sears after 38 years. Memberships include: 4th Degree Knight & Eucharistic Minister and Legion of Mary; SPJST Lodge 130 Life Member; Czech Beseda Dancer; Catholic Czech Club.

Survivors include wife RoseAnn Parma of Irving; children Marilyn Fulbright of Dallas; Daryl Parma of Green, Ohio; Patricia Jenkins of Dallas; Scott Parma of Keller; Anthony Parma of Glenn Heights; Leanne Cannon of Dallas; grandchildren Douglas Wilson; Lisa Wilson; Jennifer Parma; Leah Parma; Jacob Parma; Shannon Parma; and Mallory Parma; great-grandchildren Alexis Polichetti; Dalton Wilson and Zachary Jones.

Family to receive friends from 4:30 to 6:30 prior to the rosary at 6:30 P.M. on Sunday, November 30, 2008 at Brown's Funeral Home Chapel; Mass of Christian Burial to be held at 11:00 A.M. Monday, St. Luke's Catholic Church with interment to follow at DFW National Cemetery at 1:00 P.M. Monday. Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Residence, 330 W. Pembroke Avenue, Dallas, TX

#50290

From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Sun Feb 28, 2010 1:33 pm
Subject: obit: Jaroslav "Jerry" Tengler - mom Parma

rose.ermis

JAROSLAV "JERRY" TENGLER

Funeral Mass for Jaroslav "Jerry" Tengler, 78, of Angleton, Texas, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, March 5, 2004, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Angleton, Texas, with celebrant Father Roy Oggerro.

Burial will follow in Angleton Cemetery.

A Rosary will be at 6:30 p.m., and visitation from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, March 4, 2004, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Angleton, Texas.

Pallbearers will be Bobby Tengler, Steven Vaughan, Larry Boyd, Daniel O?Driscoll, Mat Vaughan and Keary Barnes.

Jerry was born to Ferdinand "Fred" Tengler and Ludmilla "Lillian" Parma Tengler on June 5, 1925, in Ammannsville, Texas. He grew up in Ammannsville and graduated from Schulenberg High School in 1943.

He served in the U.S. Air Force from October 1943 until May 1945, during which time he was stationed in the Philippines. He married Angeline "Angie" Hollas in January of 1951 in Schulenberg and the couple came to Angleton later that year. Before and after his marriage, Jerry attended the University of Houston for three years.

On March 7, 1951, he went to work for Dow Chemical and joined the Plant A Instrument Department in April of that year. In 1977, he became Supervisor of Power 1, Power 3 and the Salt Grass Plant, where he was known as "Tiger" Tengler. He retired from Dow on April 28, 1982, with over 31 years of service.

Jerry always had a huge vegetable garden in his back yard and was an avid hunter and fisherman. In his 30's, he also raced boats with the Lone Star Boat Racing Association. In his final year of racing, he received the "Best Sportsman of the Year" trophy.

He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 53 years, Angie Tengler; his older sister, Agnes (Tengler) Kuchar; and his younger brother, Allen Tengler.

Surviving are his daughters, Patsy Vaughan & husband Steven, of Tomball and Joan Tengler-Boyd & husband, Larry, of Angleton; son, Bobby Tengler of London, Kentucky; grandchildren, who called him PoPo, Kelly Vaughan Barnes & husband, Keary, Rebecca Vaughan, all of Tomball, Mat Vaughan & wife, Amanda, of Bryan, Daniel O'Driscoll and Kevin Boyd, both of Angleton, Jaya Tengler & Jared Tengler, both of London, Kentucky; and great-grandchild, Katie Vaughan of Bryan.

Memorial contributions may be made to Lighthouse Hospice, 932 W. Main St., Tomball, Texas 77375.

Arrangements by Palms Funeral Home, 2300 E. Hwy. 35, Angleton, Texas. 979-849-4343.

Brazosport Facts, The - (Mar/5/2004)

#50291

From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Sun Feb 28, 2010 1:33 pm
Subject: obit: Frank F. Parma

rose.ermis

Funeral services for Frank F. Parma, _7, were held at 9:45 a.m. today from Freund Chapel followed by services at 10 a.m. at St. Michael's Church.m The Rev. William Jansen officiated and interment was in Hillside.

Mr. Parma is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Louis Zissa of Westhoff and Mrs. Adolph Wagner of Moulton; two sons, Ben Parma of Cuero and Victor Parma of Houston; a half-brother, Jim Parma of Yoakum; a step-sister, Mrs.; W. P. Kurc; 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Harvey and Gary Wagner, Ben Parma, Jr., Jerry, Ernst and Larry Parma, grandsons of the deceased.

The Cuero Record, Tues., Nov. 15, 1965

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

#50292

From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Sun Feb 28, 2010 1:33 pm
Subject: obit: Eileen Parma Mitchell

rose.ermis

Ennis Journal (TX) - May 11, 2009

Deceased Name: Eileen Parma Mitchell

Eileen Parma Mitchell, 70 passed away at her home on Sunday evening April 26, 2009.

Eileen was born Nov. 3, 1938 to George H. and Agnes Jurik Parma in Ennis. She grew up in Ennis and graduated from St. John High School. She was the organist at St. John Catholic Church during the 1950's. Eileen met and then married the love of her life Bob Mitchell on Sept. 13, 1958. Eileen and Bob lived in Denton, Fort Worth and Mesquite before moving back to Ennis in 1969. During their union they were blessed with three children.

Eileen was an avid volunteer for St. John School where her three children completed their education. She was a member of the St Johns Requiem Choir, the Catholic Daughters, the K.J.Z.T., the Golden Crusaders and the Ennis Garden Club. After her husband's retirement they loved playing golf together for 15 years at the Pecan Plantation in Granbury, Texas.

Eileen is survived by her husband Bob Mitchell, of Ennis; sons: Gary Mitchell and wife Renee Mitchell of Ennis and Greg Mitchell of Cary, N.C. and one daughter: Pam Wilson of Denton, Texas; one sister Dolores Lovvorn of Abilene, Texas. Grandchildren are Ashlee Wilson of Denton, Drew Mitchell and Joleigh Mitchell of Ennis and Tony Falcinelli of Denton. Eileen was preceded in death by her parents and one grandchild Krista Wilson in 2001.

Visitation was held at 6 p.m. Wednesday April 29, 2009 with rosary at 7 p.m. with Johnny Marek officiating. Mass of Christian Burial was Thursday, April 30, 2009 at 2 p.m. in St. John Catholic Church with Father Henry J. Drozd as celebrant. Pall Bearers were Mike Liska, Tommy Liska, John Marek, Bill Stewart, Jason Parma and Mitch Jurik. Interment followed at St. Joseph Cemetery. Services were under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the St. John Requiem Choir or the Krista Wilson Memorial Scholarship Fund at Immaculate Conception Catholic School, 2301 Bonnie Brae, Denton, TX 76204.

#50293

From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Sun Feb 28, 2010 1:34 pm
Subject: obit: Adela Parma Zissa

rose.ermis

CUERO -- Mrs. Adela M. Zissa, 70, of Westhoff died in a Cuero hospital Saturday.

Rosary will be recited at Freund Funeral Home at 8 p.m. Sunday. The body will lie in state at St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Westhoff from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday when services will be conducted by the Rev. Charles Pugh. Burial will be in the Westhoff Catholic Cemetery.

Mrs. Zissa was born in Shiner Feb. 2, 1900, daughter of Frank and Mary Bolach Parma. She married Louis Zissa in Westhoff in 1920.

Survivors are the husband; a sister, Mrs. Adolph Wagner of Moulton, and two brothers, Ben Parma of Cuero and Victor Parma of Houston.

Victoria Advocate, Sunday, May 24, 1970

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

#50294

From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Sun Feb 28, 2010 1:35 pm
Subject: obit: Sister M. Annette Sablatura

rose.ermis

CUERO -- Sister M. Annette Sablatura, 58, nurse in Burns Hospital of Cuero, died at 5 a.m. Monday in a Cuero hospital following a short illness.

She was born Dec. 29, 1918 in Frenstat, Tex., the daughter of the late Frank and Sophie Matus Sablatura. She had resided in Cuero for 17 years, having previously lived in Shiner and Victoria.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, at the mortuary chapel at the Mother House of the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament Convent in Victoria.

The Rev. Armand J. Weber will officiate, with burial in Catholic Cemetery No. 3. McCage-Carruth Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Survivors include two sisters and five brothers.

Pallbearers will be Clinton Klare, Fred Wepreck, Fred Sommers, James Rab, Maynard Janecka and Dennis Scherer.

The Victoria Advocate, Tuesday, Nov. 28, 1967

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

#50295

From: Leroy Janda <ljanda@...>
Date: Sun Feb 28, 2010 1:53 pm
Subject: <obit> Evelyn Teague

webackmac

Evelyn Frances Knapek Teague (02-19-2010)
Photo of Evelyn Frances Knapek Teague

LAKE ARTHUR � A Mass of Christian burial for Evelyn Frances Knapek Teague, 82, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church in Lake Arthur, with Father Clyde Thomas officiating.
Visitation will be held from 2:30-9 p.m. today, Feb. 16, with a rosary recited at 7 p.m., and will continue from 8 a.m. until time of services Wednesday.
Mrs. Teague will be laid to rest in St. Anthony Cemetery under the direction of Matthews and Son Funeral Home. She was called to her Heavenly Father Sunday evening, Feb. 14, 2010, while surrounded by her beloved family.
Mrs. Teague was born in Ellinger, Texas, to the late Frank and Julia Stancik Knapek in February of 1927. She was a homemaker and devoted her life to the care of her family. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a very kind and loving person whom always put the needs of others ahead of her own. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, playing bingo and spending time with family and friends. She had such a fun-loving personality and loved to make people laugh. She will be greatly missed by everyone whose lives she touched.
Leaving behind to cherish her memories are her beloved husband of 64 years, Marcus Dean Teague of Lake Arthur; two daughters, Linda (Donald) Monk of Lake Charles and Claudia (Terry) Monceaux of Lake Arthur; brother, Vastine Benny (Theresa) Knapek of Cypress, Texas; and her two beautiful grandsons, Thad (Nicole) Monk, and Bret (Katrina) Monceaux; six great grandchildren, Ryan, Emily, and John Paul Monk, and Marcus, Baylor, and Gracie Monceaux; and her Godchildren, Cheryl Reed of Cypress, Texas and Debbie Preuss of Sugarland, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Clarence and Cyril Knapek; and three sisters, Bernice Janda, Lillian Hauser, and Silvia Kallus.
Words of comfort may be extended to the Knapek-Teague family at www.matthewsandsonfuneralhome.net.

#50296

From: Matt Cross <lennonluv@...>
Date: Sun Feb 28, 2010 3:23 pm
Subject: RE: obit: Frank F. Parma

rebellous_99

Death certificate shows he was 87.

Matt Cross
lennonluv@...
"Madness is the first sign of dandruff." -- John Lennon

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Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 07:33:29 -0600
Subject: [TexasCzechs] obit: Frank F. Parma

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#50297

From: "Mike" <mike.hejl@...>
Date: Sun Feb 28, 2010 6:57 pm
Subject: Re: Austria, Czechoslovakia, or Czech Republic?

mike061939

James - I appreciate the compliment; however, I later realized that I
left out something that Albert Blaha and Edmond Hejl stressed many years
ago.  That is the need to establish the "Village of Origin" of your
Czech immigrant ancestors.  Without that, it is almost impossible to
find information in archives in the Czech Republic.  I realize that some
beginning researchers only know from immigration records, ship
manifests, or other records that their Czech ancestor immigrated from
"Austria," or Bohemia, or Moravia, etc.  I would recommend that
researchers search for the exact village of origin in old family
documents such as Bibles and baptismal certificates, in family
histories, in obituaries, in church ministerial records, etc.  Also,
visit the cemetery where the ancestor is buried (if you know where the
person was buried).  It's been my experience that many of the tombstones
of Czech immigrants buried in Texas are inscribed with the immigrant's
village of origin, and that the inscription is often in the Czech
language with the proper diacritical marks.  Go equipped with some
knowledge of common Czech words used as tombstone inscriptions or find
someone that can translate the words.  I think that the tombstone
inscriptions are prone to be very accurate, perhaps just as accurate as
records of a Czech-speaking minister.

Albert Blaha and Edmond Hejl used the term "Village of Origin" because
the vast majority of the Czech immigrants to Texas immigrated from
villages in Bohemia and Moravia.  Yes, they knew that some immigrants
came from "towns" such as Vsetin in Moravia, but decided to use the
"Village of Origin" term as all-encompassing.  Also, a few people have
have made disparaging remarks about Albert and Edmond's use of circles
to indicate the primary areas where the immigrants came from.  These
circles were intended to be diagrammatic; that is, they were constructed
so as to encompass the majority of the villages of origins of our
immigrant ancestors based on their somewhat limited data base developed
well over 20 years ago.  Yes, they realized that some villages of origin
do not fall within the circles (and additional villages of origin have
been discovered since their pioneering research).

Mike Hejl

--- In TexasCzechs@yahoogroups.com, jamesermis@... wrote:
>
> Way to go Mike, you covered it like a blanket, not much room from
error
> after your very accurate response.
>

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#50298

From: Melissa Eckhoff <melissa_eckhoff@...>
Date: Mon Mar 1, 2010 3:28 am
Subject: What does this say?

melissa_eckhoff

Hello all,

I was wondering if I could get help with a translation on my gr-gr-gr grandfather's tombstone. I know the first two words are Loved father, but after that-I am clueless.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Melissa

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#50299

From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Mon Mar 1, 2010 4:12 am
Subject: obit: Richard E. Pargac

rose.ermis

HALLETTSVILLE -- Richard E. Pargac, 47, former Hallettsville resident died Saturday in Houston where he had been employed.

Mr. Pargac was born March 29, 1919.

Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Kubena Funeral Home, at 10 a.m. at Moravia Catholic Church, with the Rev. Ed. Barsch officiating. Burial will be in Moravia Catholic Cemetery.

Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Emelia Pargac; four sisters, Miss Mary Pargac of Houston, Mrs. Hermina Strelec of El Campo, Mrs. Charles Novak and Mrs. John Novak, both of Hallettsville; and two brothers, Raymond of Schulenburg and Frankie of Houston.

The Victoria Advocate, Monday, May 2, 1966

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

#50300

From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Mon Mar 1, 2010 4:14 am
Subject: obit: Ollie Wagley - wife Pachal

rose.ermis

Funeral services for Oliver Wagley, 64, resident of the Live Oak section most of his life, were held Monday morning with burial in the Live Oak Cemetery.

Rev. Clarence James officiated.

Mr. Wagley died shortly afternoon Saturday, April 27, at his home, of a heart attack. He had been in ill health for some time.

Born Nov. 11, 1898, at Sealy, he was a son of Will and Clara Coody Wagley, who later moved to the Live Oak area. He was a veteran of World War II. He married Miss Leona Emma Pachal June 20, 1944.

Surviving in addition to his widow are a young son, Vernon, and a brother, Virgil, both of Live Oak; and a sister, Mrs. Mabel Williams of Glidden. A son, Oliver, died in 1957. Two brothers, Riley G. and Will Wagley, also preceded him in death in recent years.

The Weimar Mercury, Thursday, May 2, 1963

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

#50301

From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Mon Mar 1, 2010 4:15 am
Subject: obit: Marilyn "Gaye" Griffin Pachall

rose.ermis

Gaye Pachall, age 61 of Houston, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2004 in Memorial Herman-Memorial City Hospital, following a courageous struggle with a lengthy illness.

Graveside Services will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at Restever Memorial Park in Bryan. A visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. this evening and from 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday at Hillier Funeral Home.

Gaye was a homemaker and formerly worked for the Texas Forest Service. For many years she was the Director of the Mothers Day Out Program for Spring Branch Presbyterian Church and was a member of the prayer chains as well.

She enjoyed traveling, reading, crafts and spoiling her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father, Charles W. Griffin.

Survivors include her husband, Wayne Pachall of Houston; two daughters and sons-in-law, Dana & Charles Coon and Julie & Cody Fleming, all of Houston; her mother, Mary Buchel Griffin of Bryan; a sister, Diane Callcott of Bryan; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. F.C. Pachall of Bryan; two sisters-in-law, Hilda & Bill Atkinson and Wanda & Eddie Stuart, all of Bryan; a brother-in-law, Thomas Pachall of Bryan; five grandchildren, Eric and Amanda Coon, Jared, Lauren and Brian Fleming; a cousin, James Lassiter of Bryan; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The Gaye Pachall family wishes to extend their gratitude to Dr. Ariel Velasco for his tireless efforts.

Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the �Make a Wish� Foundation.

Bryan-College Station Eagle - (Sep/29/2004

#50302

From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Mon Mar 1, 2010 4:14 am
Subject: obit: Paul Skotnik

rose.ermis

Funeral services for Paul Skotnik, 85, of Hallettsville, were held Monday, July 31, with burial in the Vsetin Cemetery. Rev. Henry E. Beseda of Caldwell officiated.

Mr. Skotnik, father of Mrs. George (Olivia) Muzny of Weimar, died at 4:05 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at Colonial Nursing Home, of a stroke. He had been bedridden since April.

Born December 21, 1886, in Czechoslovakia, he was a son of John and Theresa Stanek Stotnik. He married Frances Woytek at Hallettsville on Oct. 3, 1912. A farmer until retiring, he was treasurer of the Hermans Sons Lodge of his area and had been treasurer of the Brethren Church at Vsetin for many years. His wife died in 1959.

Surviving in addition to Mrs. Muzny are another daughter, Mrs. Ernest (Miladie) Rother of Hallettsville; 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Five brothers and three sisters preceded him in death.

Pallbearers were George Muzny Jr., Howard and Melvin Rother, Larry and Ronald Rother, all grandsons; and Reggie Paul Rother of Houston, a great-grandson.

The Weimar Mercury, August 3, 1970

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

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#50303

From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Mon Mar 1, 2010 4:15 am
Subject: obit: Marie Martha Adamek Paclik

rose.ermis

Memorial services for Marie Martha Paclik, 91, of Gainesville are set for 11 a.m. Thursday at Clement-Keel Funeral Home in Gainesville with the Rev. Mark Loewen of First Christian Church of Gainesville officiating.

Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery under the direction of the Clement-Keel Funeral Home.

Mrs. Paclik died Oct. 28, 2008 at her residence.

She retired after over 20 years as cook and cafeteria manager at Gainesville Middle School. She was a member of First Christian Church.

Survivors include two sons and daughters -in-law, Rudy G. Paclik of Gainesville and John W. and Shelley Paclik of Graham; two daughters and son-in-law, Gayle and Cliffo Odom of Callisburg and Shirley Paclik of Gainesville; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Paclik of Gainesville, several nieces and nephews, four grandchildren, Shannon and wife, Casi Odom of Krum; Joe and wife, Shela Odom of Valley View; Ashley and husband, Cody Wood of Alpine; Megan and husband, Taylor German of Chico and four great-grandchildren, Brittany Odom, Brianne Odom, Jake Odom and Chase Odom.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ciprian and Antonia (Paral) Adamek, husband, Rudolf Paclik, daughter, Adrian Paclik, two grandsons, Jason Cody Odom and Randal Brant Paclik.

Honorary pallbearers are Dale Hassell, Paul Hassell, Tom Stark and David Henry.

Memorials may be made to First Christian Building Fund, 401 North Dixon St., Gainesville, TX 76240.

Visitation is set for 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Clement-Keel Funeral Home.

Gainesville Daily Register - (Oct/29/2008

#50304

From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Mon Mar 1, 2010 4:15 am
Subject: obit: Ella Helen Pacha Wizorek

rose.ermis

Ella Helen Wizorek

RIO HONDO, TX -- Ella Helen Wizorek, 94 passed away Tuesday night, February 3, 2004.

Ella was born to Freida and Joe Pacha on February 8, 1909 in Bartlett, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Jim Wizorek; and 3 brothers, Albert, Joe, and Walter.

Ella is survived by one brother, Leroy (Adeline) Pacha of Bartlett, Texas; one sister-in-law, Laura Dolezalek of Collinsville, Texas. Ella married Jim Wizorek in 1929. She is also survived by one son, Walter (Jean) Wizorek of Rio Hondo, TX; 3 daughters, Merle (Jim) Adair of Dublin, TX, Shirley Howarton of Palestine, TX, and Dorothy (Ernie) Hull of Grandbury, TX.

She is also survived by 9 grandchildren, and many great grandchildren.

Ella and Jim lived in the Rio Hondo area for several years, where they were involved in the farming industry. They moved to Port Lavaca, and after the death of Jim, Ella moved to Palestine, TX. She had been a resident of the Harlingen Nursing Center, until her death.

Many thanks to those wonderful people at the Harlingen Nursing Center for taking good care of Ella.

Ella was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

Her grandsons and great grandsons will be the honorary pallbearers.

Visitation will begin on Friday, February 6, 2004 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the North Chapel, and the funeral service will begin at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Will Aten officiating,

Interment will take place on Monday, February 9, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. in Port Lavaca, Texas.

Funeral Arrangements are under the direction of Thomae-Garza Funeral Directors, 395 S. Sam Houston, San Benito, Texas. (956)399-1331.

Valley Morning Star - (Feb/6/2004)

#50305

From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Mon Mar 1, 2010 4:16 am
Subject: obit: Edwin Pargac

rose.ermis

Edwin Emil Pargac, 63, of 507 N. Washington, native and lifelong resident of Victoria, died at 10:15 a.m. Sunday in a local hospital following a long illness.

Mr. Pargac was born April 8, 1913 in Victoria, son of the late Adolph V. and Louisa Blaschke Pargac.

In the cotton business and a gin operator, Mr. Pargac was a veteran of World War II, and a member of the VFW. He was a member of the Texas Cotton Ginners Association, a Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, a member of St. Mary's Parish Council and a lector for St. Mary's Catholic Church.

A prayer service will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, with the Rev. Roy Rihn officiating. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery No. 2.

The body will lie in state at the church from 9 a.m. Tuesday until time of services.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Helen Pargac; a daughter, Mary Beth Pargac, both of Victoria; three sisters, Mrs. Benny Shiller of Victoria, Mrs. Tom Adams of Port Lavaca, and Madlyn Pargac of DaCosta; two brothers, Herman of DaCosta and Albert Pargac of Victoria.

The Victoria Advocate May 19, 1976

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

#50306

From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Mon Mar 1, 2010 4:16 am
Subject: obit: Dolores Ann Pargac Corporron

rose.ermis


DOLORES ANN CORPORRON, 73, passed away Sunday, January 4th after a 2 1/2 year battle with ovarian cancer. She was born Dolores Pargac on November 27, 1935 to Alfred and Annie Pargac on the family farm in Lavaca County, TX. She attended high school in Schulenburg, TX. Soon after graduation, she married her high school sweetheart, Jim Corporron. Together, they moved with the Air Force to Biloxi, MS, and Tampa, FL, before settling in Houston in 1957. Through the years, Jim and Dolores have also enjoyed many weekends at their farm south of Schulenburg, and retired there in 1994. Dolores' family was the joy and focus other life. She was a loving wife, devoted Mom, special Aunt Dolie, and big hearted MoMo to her grandkids. She was happiest when surrounded by family, who were always welcome and well fed in her home. Dolores had a close knit and cherished circle of friends. Together they bowled, played the slots, and played cards; Dolores' favorite pastimes. The friendship, love, and laughter they shared over the years were held close to her heart. Dolores is survived by her husband of 54 years, Jim Corporron. She leaves behind twin Sons Randy Corporron, and wife Kay, Rodney Corporron, and wife Barbara, and daughter Diane Goulden, and husband Doug. Adored grandkids are Kristin, Ryan, Connor, McKenna, Calie, Riley, Hannah, and Elaine. Also surviving are sister Patricia Ulrich, her husband Harris, and beloved nieces and nephews. Dolores was preceded in death by her parents. Dolores faced her disease with determination and a smile. Her concern for the well being of family and friends was always a priority over concern for herself. Friends are invited to visitation with family from 6:00 to 8:00pm on Tuesday, January 6th at Schwenke-Baurngarten Funeral Home in Schulenburg, TX. Funeral services will be held at 10:30am on Wednesday, January 7th at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, followed by internment in the St.. Rose Catholic Cemetery, both in Schulenburg, TX. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to be made to the Dolores Corporron Memorial Fund for Ovarian Cancer, c/o M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, TX 77030-4486 or St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, 1010 Lynons, Schulenburg, TX 78956. Schwenke-Baurngarten Funeral Home 701 South Main Schulenburg, Texas 78956 (979)7434151

Houston Chronicle - (Jan/6/2009)

#50307

From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Mon Mar 1, 2010 4:17 am
Subject: obit: Clara Ann Wiese Pachall

rose.ermis

LANCASTER, Calif. - Clara Ann Pachall, 78, died Monday, December 12, 2005 in a California hospital following a long illness.

She was a former Alice resident of many years and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Alice.

She was preceded in death by her husband; and by her oldest granddaughter, Shelia Pachall, in 1986.

Survivors include her son, Jimmy Lee Pachall Sr. of California City, Calif.; four daughters, Shirley Ann Pachall of Alice, Texas, Ruby Mae Herbert of Kerrville, Texas, Betty Sue Williams of Corpus Christi, Texas and Nancy Lou Harrington of Corpus Christi, Texas; two brothers, Paul Wiese and Milton Wiese of Normangee, Texas; one sister, Selma Strutz of Normangee, Texas, nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Visitation will begin Saturday, December 17, 2005 at 10 a.m. in the Roberson Funeral Home Chapel in Alice. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dececember 17, 2005 in the Roberson Funeral Home chapel with burial to follow In the Alice Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Roberson Funeral Home of Alice, Texas.

Alice Echo-News - (Dec/17/2005)

#50308

From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Mon Mar 1, 2010 4:17 am
Subject: obit: Cindy Clift Carpenter - mom Palka

rose.ermis

Services for Cindy Clift Carpenter, 33, of Walker, La.; are pending at Earthman Funeral Home.

She died Sunday at her home after an extended illness.

Mrs. Carpenter was born in Baytown and graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in 1972. She had been employed as a drafter with PSI in Baton Rouge, La.

She is survived by her husband, Earl Carpenter Jr. of Walker, La.; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy L. Clift of Baytown; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Palka of Baytown; a sister, Christine A. Milner of Webster; three brothers, Roy G. Milner of Austin, Montgomery L. Clift of Baytown and Thomas B. Clift of Little Rock, Ark.; and one nephew, Shawn Clift of Baytown.

Baytown Sun, Monday, November 9, 1987

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

#50309

From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Mon Mar 1, 2010 4:19 am
Subject: obit: Child Pargac

rose.ermis

VICTORIA, Tex., May 17.-- The two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Pargac of DaCosta, drank about two or three teaspoonsful of muriatic acid, while playing around the gin. He was rushed to this city for medical attention, but died at noon in spasms under the influence of an anasthetic which was given to relieve his suffering. The child's father is the owner of the gin and the family home is only a short distance away. Mr. Pargac did not know the child was there until after it drank the acid, which was in a small bottle near the engine. The funeral will be held today from Ryan's Chapel.

San Antonio Express, Friday, May 18, 1923

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

#50310

From: "Rosemary Ermis" <roseermis@...>
Date: Mon Mar 1, 2010 4:20 am
Subject: obit: Annie Matilda Schram Pachal

rose.ermis

Mrs. Annie Matilda Pachal, who had lived in the Oak Grove section below Weimar most of her life, moving to Columbus about 15 years ago, died at her home at 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, January 17, at the age of 89.

Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at Untermeyer Funeral Home in Columbus, continuing with services at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Interment was in Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery. The Rev. G. Wolf officiated.

Mrs. Pachal was born in Oldenberg, Germany, Dec. 18, 1872, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Schram. She was an infant when the family came to America, settling at Bryan. There she was confirmed in the Zion Lutheran Church and on Feb. 14, 1896, was married to August Pachal. In 1910 they moved to Oak Grove, and after Mr. Pachal's death in 1929, Mrs. Pachal continued to live there until her failing health forced her to move into town.

She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. John (Clara) Greak and Mrs. Finton (Louise) Schweke of Columbus, Mrs. Alva (Olga) Lamkin of Weimar, Mrs. Adolf (Hulda) Thumann of Oak Grove, and Mrs. Louis (Hattie) Lamkin of San Antonio; one son, Henry Pachal of Bellville; 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Mrs. Amelia Schultz of Bryan. A daughter, Alma, preceded her in death 37 years ago.

Pallbearers were Edward Lamkin of California; Henry Pachal Jr. of Bellville; Ed. Schultz, Arnold Schultz, Richard Schram and Emmet Schram, all of Bryan; Willie Schram Jr. of San Antonio; and Ted Zuelke of Thorndale.

Weimar Mercury, Thursday, January 25, 1962

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

#50311

From: Matt Cross <lennonluv@...>
Date: Mon Mar 1, 2010 4:29 am
Subject: RE: obit: Paul Skotnik

rebellous_99

Rosemary,

Please check the publication date for this paper. I cannot find an issue for 3 Aug 1970 but do find one for 6 Aug and 13 Aug 1970.

Matt Cross
lennonluv@...
"Madness is the first sign of dandruff." -- John Lennon

To: TexasCzechs@yahoogroups.com
From: roseermis@...
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 2010 22:14:14 -0600
Subject: [TexasCzechs] obit: Paul Skotnik

Funeral services for Paul Skotnik, 85, of Hallettsville, were held Monday, July 31, with burial in the Vsetin Cemetery. Rev. Henry E. Beseda of Caldwell officiated.

Mr. Skotnik, father of Mrs. George (Olivia) Muzny of Weimar, died at 4:05 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at Colonial Nursing Home, of a stroke. He had been bedridden since April.

Pallbearers were George Muzny Jr., Howard and Melvin Rother, Larry and Ronald Rother, all grandsons; and Reggie Paul Rother of Houston, a great-grandson.

The Weimar Mercury, August 3, 1970

Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

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