NOVAK, Barbara Jean Roy

Age 81, passed away peacefully, August 16, 2009 (three days before her 82nd birthday) in Rohnert Park, CA with her family at her side. Barbara was born August 19, 1927 in Palestine, Texas. The daughter of the late Thomas H. Roy, Sr. and Blanche Harding Roy. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Frankie Novak in 2004; brothers, Thomas Roy, Jr., and Jack Roy; and sister, Maurine Ivory. Barbara is survived by daughters, Rebecca Harte, and Pamela Warfield of CA; sons, Frankie Novak, Jr. of AZ and Sam Novak of CA; 15 grand children; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; her sister, Margie Bernard; and sister-in-law, Laverne Roy.

 

The Novaks moved about during Frankie's 17 year naval career. They settled in Novato, CA, and then returned to Palestine, Texas in 1984 to help care for Barbara's mother and enjoy the companionship of her sister and brothers again. In 1997, they moved to Clear Lake, CA and loved it there. When Frankie passed away in 2004, she moved to Rohnert Park, CA and lived next door to her daughter, Rebecca and son-in-law Jack Harte. She loved being next door and they loved having her. Barbara had a huge loving and caring heart for everyone. She had a quick wit and had it to the end. She was very strong willed and you never had to wonder what was on her mind. All these things and more made her special. She worked at Hamilton Air Force Base and retired at the highest level a civilian could attain. She had many talents. She painted and sold many of her paintings; made beautiful quilts; collected antiques and operated a successful antique business. She loved to cook and that was another one of her special talents. She successfully sold real estate in Novato, CA and last but not lest, she could plant a garden that was so awesome... when asked about it she said... "no bugs allowed"! She really had a full life doing all these things. No matter what she decided to do, she did it very well. But most of all she enjoyed her family and friends. We all miss her very much and know she loved all of us as much as we loved her.

Anthony John Novak (Lt. Colonel USAF Retired) died peacefully August 28, 2008, at age 87. He had been ill the last year of his life. Tony was born in Manistee, Michigan to Joseph and Helen Novak, the youngest of eight children. At an early age his family moved to St. Clair, Michigan where he enjoyed a happy childhood. Tony loved the outdoors and animals, especially dogs and birds, and also loved to read and draw. Tony had a passion for knowledge; throughout his life he was able to develop expertise in fields as diverse as astronomy and woodcarving, and take delight in great cartoons such as Prince Valiant and Krazy Kat.

In November 1941 Tony joined the Army Air Corps, entering the aviation cadet program to become a Bombardier/Navigator. He served in southern Italy in the 459th Bombardment Group completing 51 combat missions in the B24 Liberator. Tony was awarded the Air Medal with four Oak Leaf Clusters, the European, African and Middle Eastern Campaign ribbon with four Battle Stars, the certificate of valor for courageous service in aerial combat, and other decorations. His crew took part in the destruction of the Ploesti oilfields and the Bad Voslau aircraft plant for which they were awarded the Distinguished Unit Citation. In the great American aviator tradition, Tony designed and painted the nose art on "Hot 'n Bothered", his crew's B24, which depicted Donald Duck tiptoeing on puffs of flak. Later in the war, Tony was saddened to learn that, although her next crew survived, "Hot 'n Bothered" was shot down and she rests at the bottom of the Adriatic Sea.

After World War II, Tony attended the Art School of the Chicago Art Institute and met and married the love of his life, Dorothy Reinking. He became a commercial artist for Encyclopedia Britannica, Raymond Loewy Designers, and Sid Dickinson Designers in Chicago.

Tony was recalled to service during the Korean War and decided to continue his career in the Air Force. He and Dorothy made lifelong friendships in many places, including Texas and Germany. His expertise in the field of communication system development led to assignments in the Philippines, Thailand, and North Carolina. He traveled to many countries to work with their military staffs, culminating in a position as an advisory officer to the Taiwan government during the Vietnam War.

Retiring to Austin in 1970, Tony completed his Fine Arts degree at the University of Texas in 1972 and became an ardent Longhorn fan. He developed an interest in bromeliads and was designated an international bromeliad judge. He found a new variety of Tillandsia which was named in his honor, Tillandsia novakii, by the International Bromeliad Society. Tony hybridized a Billbergia bromeliad which was officially named for his wife Dorothy. His artistic talents included stained glass design and construction and woodcarving. He combined his love of bromeliads and stained glass in 1986 by designing and creating a large stained glass panel of favorite bromeliads. Tony donated the panel to the Garden Center at Zilker Park where it is displayed today.

Tony loved to stay busy and was active until last year; reading was a favorite pastime. He was a member of the Mens' Garden Club, Austin & Houston Bromeliad Societies, and the Central Texas Woodcarvers' Association. He always had new ideas and plans for projects. As he often said, "life is too short - I have so much I want to do." Tony was an extraordinary man, cherished his family, and will be greatly missed.

Tony is survived by his beloved wife Dorothy, daughters Dorothy Jones (husband Terry), Susan Novak, and Andrea Novak; granddaughters Pepper DuBois, Leigh Anne Scarborough, Laurie Scarborough; great-granddaughter Katie DuBois; and several nieces and nephews.

The family would like to thank Dr. Ace Alsup, III and his nurse Barbara, Hospice Austin and their nurse Lisa Miller, and other special caregivers.

Tony was buried with military honors at Austin Memorial Park on August 30, 2008.

Clara Nors

Clara (Hykel) Nors, 91, of West Rest Haven, formerly of Abbott, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009, in West. A rosary will be recited 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at Aderhold Funeral Home by Janice Kaluza, followed by visitation until 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Thursday at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Abbott, with the Rev. Steven Nesrsta and the Rev. B. George as celebrants. Burial will follow at Fatima Cemetery.

Mrs. Nors was born July 22, 1918, in McLennan County, the daughter of Louis A. and Julia (Kallus) Hykel. She attended Alligator Creek and Abbott schools. On Oct. 20, 1937, she was united in marriage to Vaclav "Jim" Nors in West. He preceded her in death on April 29, 1995. Clara worked as a seamstress for Malouf Manufacturing, Woods Manufacturing and Rose Marie's Sewing Factory for many years before opening Clara's Beauty Shop in Abbott which she operated for over 25 years before her retirement in 2000. She was a charter member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Abbott and the Catholic Daughters of America Court in Hillsboro. She was also a member of the K.J.Z.T. Society No. 104 in Abbott. Clara enjoyed traveling, sewing, gardening and quilting. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Her parents; a grandson, Michael Nors; a great-grandson, Justin Waters; and a brother, L. A. Hykel also preceded her in death.

Survivors include two sons, Robert E. Nors and wife, Marie of Abbott and Marvin R. Nors and wife, Joan of Hewitt; three daughters, Marcella Sinkule and husband, James M. of Birome, Dolores "Dee" Davlin and special friend, Steve Miller of Hewitt, and Clara Mae Roznovsky and husband, Edmund of Hot Springs, Ark.; three sisters, Helen Pustejovsky and Leona Taylor and husband, F.D. "Sandy", all of West and Judy Ridlehuber of Abbott; 16 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; two great-great-granddaughters; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic church in Abbott or to the West Volunteer Ambulance Association.

Dorothy J. Noska age 63 yrs. entered rest on 11-30-2007. She was born in Galveston, Tex. on Jan. 1, 1944. Mrs. Noska is survived by her 2 sons, Thomas Hummel Jr. & Bobby Ray Noska, also 7 grandchildren & 1 great-grandchild.

 

A memorial service in her memory will be held in the home of Mrs. Noska on Friday Dec. 7, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. Arrangements are with La Paz All Faiths Funeral Home.

Funeral services for a 38-year-old West man who died in a weekend car accident will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Martin's Catholic Church in Tours.

DAVID RAY NORS was pronounced dead at the scene Sunday night after his car rolled over, said a Department of Public Safety spokesman.

The accident occurred at 10:32 p.m. just outside West at 1692 Maynar Road. Nors was southbound in a 1998 Chevy Silverado when he lost control, he said.

He began veering off the road on the left side, overcorrected and then went off the road on the right side, the spokesman said.

His vehicle then struck a tree and rolled over once, landing upside down, the spokesman said.

Nors, who was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident, was partially ejected from the truck, he said.

Troopers do not know why Nors lost control of the truck, the spokesman said

Edwin Nors

Edwin B. Nors, 64, of West, passed away Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, in Waco. A rosary will be recited and Mass of Christian Burial celebrated 10 a.m. Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption, with the Rev. Ed Karasek and Msgr. Isidore Rozycki as celebrants. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. The family will receive visitors 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Survivors include his loving wife, Yvonne Nors of West; four sons, Randy Nors and wife, Angie, Bradley Nors and wife, Jeannie, Greg Nors, and Douglas Nors and wife, Shannon, all of West; three daughters, Cynthia M. Nors of West, Lanette Sullins and husband, Lance of Abbott, and Jessica Nors and fiancˇ, Mark Clifton of Chilton; two brothers, Robert J. Nors and wife, Georgie and Thomas J. Nors and wife, Teresa, all of West; one sister, Jeanette M. Urbanovsky and husband, Frank of Aquilla; nine grandchildren, Kasie and her friend, James, Taylor, Morgan, Mason, Clay, Clint, Randall, Ty, and Tyler; one great-grandson, Layne; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and a host of friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to West Fraternal Auditorium or to St. Mary's School Endowment Fund. Memorial guest book found at www.aderholdfuneralhome.com.

Noska Jr., Frank S. Born May 21, 1920, in Kaufman, TX, passed away September16, 2009 in Mesquite, TX. Frank is preceded in death by his loving wife Millie. He is survived by sons; Frank S. Noska, III and wife Ann, Jimmie D. Noska and wife Judy, Carl H. Noska and wife Letha, and Johnny A. Noska and wire Liz, eleven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

 

Funeral services will be held at 10 AM Saturday September 19, 2009 at Grove Hill Chapel, interment will follow at Grove Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Friday, at the funeral home.

Noska, Steven Randall Steven Randall Noska, 42 passed away in Olymipa WA, Dec. 21, 2009. Funeral: Sat., Dec. 26th, 3:00 pm at Lucas Funeral Home 700 West Wall Street Grapevine, Tx. Internment: Mon, Dec. 28th at Grove Hill Cemetery, Dallas, TX. Immediate family only.

 

Born to James & Pat Noska on March 5, 1967 in Oceanside CA., Steven was a Union Electrician through the IBEW, Local Union 20. He is preceded in death by his father, James Noska and grandfather(s), Bill DeVoe and Stanley Noska. He is survived by his girlfriend, Heather Beesley of Olympia; his mother Pat Noska of Lone Oak, TX; sister: Sharyn and her husband Jeff Anderson of Allen, Tx; nephews: Jacob and Will Anderson;step-children: Hayley, Samuel, Donnielle and Neil all of Olympia;grandmother(s): Marie DeVoe of Lewisville and Rosa Noska of Dallas; and lots of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Lucas Grapevine Funeral Home

HOUSTON -- Mildred Pearl Bernard Noska, 73, of Houston and formerly of El Campo, died Monday, May 22, 2000.

She was born Jan. 10, 1927, in Wharton County to the late Robert Lee and Emma Blumrick Bernard.

Survivors: husband, Paul Noska Sr.; sons, Paul Noska Jr. of Sugar Land, Robert Noska and Ronald Noska, both of Houston; sisters, Ruth Lynch and Dorothy Novak, both of El Campo; brothers, Jack Bernard of Victoria and Merle Bernard of De Soto; four granddaughters; and one great-grandson.

Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. today at Wheeler Funeral Home chapel.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, the Rev. Rick Dubroc officiating.

Private burial will be held. Wheeler Funeral Home, El Campo, (979) 543-3512.

Memorials: American Cancer Society

EL CAMPO - Kay McMahan Noska, 55, of El Campo, died Monday, Jan. 12, 2004.

She was born May 12, 1948, in Springhill, La., to Robbie McMahan Waddell of El Campo and to the late James W. McMahan. She was a homemaker.

Survivors: husband, Pete Noska; daughters, Melissa DeLeon of Victoria and Rebecca Del Noska of El Campo; sister, Diane Stavena of El Campo; brothers, James W. McMahan of El Campo and Randall Bixler McMahan of Louise; and one grandchildren.

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

The family will receive visitors 6-8 p.m. tonight at the funeral home chapel.

Services will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the chapel, the Rev. Art Weiss officiating.

Burial will be at Garden of Memories Cemetery. Wheeler Funeral Home, El Campo, 979-543-3512.

Memorials: First State Bank, care of Kay Noska Funeral Fund to help defray funeral expenses

Lillie Mae Nors

Lillie Mae Nors, 85, of West, passed away early Tuesday morning, Jan. 20, 2009, at Providence Hospital in Waco. A rosary will be recited and Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Thursday, at St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption with the Rev. Ed Karasek as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery. The family will receive visitors 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, at the funeral home.

Mrs. Nors was born Aug. 8, 1923, in Penelope, the daughter of Emil and Annie (Marek) Janek. She attended Griffin and Penelope schools and on June 21, 1943, she was united in marriage to Pete P. Nors in Penelope. He preceded her in death on May 18, 2005. They raised their family and lived on the land that her grandfather bought in the late 1800's. Lillie worked for Kredtor Sewing Factory for 10 years until she and her husband, Pete, and their son, Richard, opened Nors Bakery in West. Lillie loved cooking, canning, sewing, crocheting, quilting and gardening, and especially loved her flowers. Lillie was a faithful member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West. She was also a member of the K.J.Z.T. Society No. 11 in West, and S.P.J.S.T. Lodge #66 Linden Hall.

She was also preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Richard Wayne Nors and David Paul Nors; two brothers, Henry Janek and Emil Janek; and one sister, Regina Adamcik.

Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Harlin and husband, James of Aquilla; a daughter-in-law, Sheri Nors of Waco; a sister, Dorothy Hutyra of West; four grandchildren, Lisa Stewart, Steve Harlin, Kimberly Hancock and husband, Shane, and Chris Nors and wife, Shelly; five great-grandchildren, Dusty Stewart, London Stewart, Dylan Hancock, Hunter Harlin and Macy Hancock; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Pallbearers are Steve Harlin, Chris Nors, Shane Hancock, Butch Janek, Clarence Janek, Robert Nors, Mike Hutyra and Clyde McCray.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the West Ambulance Association, American Heart Association, or St. Mary's Cemetery.

Clara Novy Kirsh, age 72, died on Wednesday, March 19, 1997/ 10th day of Adar, 5757 in Austin, Texas.

She was a long time resident of McAllen, Texas, with her husband Nathan Kirsh who preceded her in death.

She is survived by her children, Harriett and Robert Pozen, Allen and Lisbeth Kirsh, and Gail and Rodney Susholtz; and her grandchildren, Scott and Nathan Pozen, Paxton and Morgan Kirsh, and Alexann and Benton Susholtz.

She was the consummate volunteer; past president of Temple Emanuel Sisterhood, an active member of Temple Emanuel, a lifetime member of Hadassah, an active volunteer at Planned Parenthood and the McAllen International Museum, and she tutored elementary children in reading at their schools. Clara Kirsh lived life with joy and energy. She was passionate about life in every way. She loved her Judaism, music, dancing, and celebrations of every kind; but her greatest loves were her children, grandchildren and the many friendships she cherished spanning her life in Mexico, McAllen, and Austin. During most of the last year of her life, she resided in Austin in the cherished company of her children and grandchildren.

Her funeral will be held on Friday, March 21, 1997, at 3:00 p.m. at Kreidler Funeral Home, McAllen, Texas, 210-686- 0234. Internment will be at the Jewish Cemetery in McAllen.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Clara Kirsh Fund, Jewish Community Campus, c/o the Jewish Federation of Austin, 11713 Jollyville Road, Austin, Texas 78759.

MSGT Douglas L. Nikel, U.S.A.F., retired, gave his heart to the Lord on Thursday, February 14, 2008 at the age of 83. He was born in San Antonio on July 22, 1924 to Frank and Irene Nikel. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, and camper, who loved traveling. Douglas was an Original Charter Member of the Texas Air National Guard, the Bluebonnet Masonic Lodge #409, the Scottish Rite and the York Rite, and the Schriners.

 

Douglas was preceded in death by his loving wife Mary Frances Nikel. He is survived by his children Phillip J. Nikel and wife Barbara of Portland, TX, Don Nikel and wife Jan of Cibolo, TX, Connie Nikel Schnuriger of Kingsbury, TX; grandchildren, Chad M. Nikel and wife Gayle of Chicago, IL, Christy Tupaj and husband Dave of Corpus Christi, TX, Kelly Reiber and husband Derek of Cairo, Egypt, Lisa James and husband Leighton also of Corpus Christi, TX, Marly Schnuriger of Rockport, TX; great-grandsons, Wyatt and Logan James, David and Troy Tupaj, Issac and Guideon Reiber; brothers, Arbell Nikel and wife Brenda, LaCaze Nikel; and special friend, Peggy Wright Amox.

 

SERVICES Visitation will be held at Mission Park Funeral Chapels South beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, February 19th, with a funeral service at 10:00 a.m., Rev. William "Boney" Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Mission Burial Park South. If one desires, a memorial in Douglas's name may be made to the American Heart Society. Arrangements with: Mission Park Funeral Chapels South.