I forgot to mention that I also found a death record for Vavrince Levek who would have been a brother to your grandpa. He died on February 2, 1882 at the age of 6 months, 26 days.
I need help in finding the birth records of my grandfather Matous Levek in the Czech Republic. My mother said that he was born in Prague, but all his records here in the States, had him from the village of Svatoborice, which is located in the Hodonin okres, South Moravian Region. He was born September 21, 1887. His father was Vavrinec Levek and mother was Antonie Nenicky.
Nancy, Thanks for taking the time to find those records on my family. I had all of them with the exception of the marriage record. I hadn't given that a thought to find the marriage record, since I have been searching for those elusive birth records of granddad Matous Levek. I really want to have the proof of where he was really born. For some reason, the records that my mother had, states that he was born in Prague.
I guess the birth records are not on line for that year just yet. If you ever see them come on line, please notify me, just in case that I don't look often enough.
Joe Levek
From: Robert and Nancy <rschmidt@...> To: TexasCzechs@yahoogroups.com Sent: Wed, December 1, 2010 6:20:00 AM Subject: Re: [TexasCzechs] Old records
I forgot to mention that I also found a death record for Vavrince Levek who would have been a brother to your grandpa. He died on February 2, 1882 at the age of 6 months, 26 days.
I need help in finding the birth records of my grandfather Matous Levek in the Czech Republic. My mother said that he was born in Prague, but all his records here in the States, had him from the village of Svatoborice, which is located in the Hodonin okres, South Moravian Region. He was born September 21, 1887. His father was Vavrinec Levek and mother was Antonie Nenicky.
MARY FORRESTINE SHERWOOD KOCHAK, age 82, passed away peacefully at home on September 18, 2010 surrounded by loved ones. A native Houstonian, she attended Massey Business School before devoting her time to raising her family.
She is survived by her daughters, Stephanie S. Smith, Marsaline M. Kochak-Adams and husband Jacky Adams Sr., and Kathleen K. Kochak; grandchildren, Johnny and Shonna McCarver, Charles and Kenneth Parker, Christine Hernandez, Dock Richardson, Kristen "Isra" Jabarin and Matthew "Benny" Smith; great grandchildren, Christian, Madison, Isaiah, Peyton, Skye, Sebastian, Kassidy, Jazlyn, Brea, Jeremiah, Kaiden, Khalil, Abiyya, Hamman and Benny Jr.; her only brother, John H. LaBouve and wife Carol; and a long lost sister, Barbara Jo Sherwood.
Friends are invited to visit with the family from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 25, 2010 at Eickenhorst Funeral Services, 1712 N. Frazier, St. 115, Conroe, TX, where a 2 p.m. prayer service will be held. Those wishing to post tributes to the family may do so at www.eickenhorstfuneral.com.
Although gone from our sight, you will never be forgotten. We love you "our kindest Angel in Heaven
GALVESTON - Mary Elizabeth Paysse, 79, of Galveston passed away, Wednesday, February 1, 2006, in La Marque, Texas.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, February 4, 2006, at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home, 1201 Tremont, Galveston, Texas with Father John Paul Flajole, OFM celebrant. Burial will follow at Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Galveston. Visitation will be held from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m.
Mrs. Paysse was born February 2, 1926, in Galveston, Texas to Vincent and Angela Skripka Kopecky.
She graduated from Ursuline Academy in 1943, was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and a lifetime member of the KJZT in Galveston. She worked several years for the Santa Fe Railroad and was a Pink Lady volunteer at St. Mary's Hospital.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Eugene Louis Paysse of Galveston; daughter, Karen Rowe and husband Barry of Conroe; son, Randall Paysse and wife Beverly of Lake Jackson; sister, Helen Layman of College Station; brother, Ivan Kopecky of La Marque; grandchildren, John Michael Moore, Angela Steding, Joshua Steding, Barry Rowe, III, Benjamin Paysse, Mandy Paysse, and Jonryan Paysse; great granddaughters, Morgan Moore and Jayden Steding; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers are Mrs. Paysse's grandchildren, Joshua Steding, Barry Rowe, III, Angela Steding, Jonryan Paysse, Benjamin Paysse, Mandy Paysse.
SHINER -- Mary Kovalcik, 80, of Shiner, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 1999. She was born Oct. 19, 1919, in Yoakum, to the late Joseph Chomout and the late Katerina Lekes. She was a member of KJZT, a member of American Legion Auxiliary, a member of St.Cyril and Methodius Church and Altar Society. She was formerly employed by Steve's Upholstery. Survivors: daughter, Mary Michalec of Shiner; sons, Gus Kovalcik of Wharton and John Kovalcik of Shiner; sister, Bessie Staehr of Yoakum; brothers, James Chomout and Steve Chomout, both of Yoakum and Joe Chomout of El Campo; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by: parents and husband Gus Kovalcik. A rosary will be recited 7:30 p.m. tonight at Buffington Funeral Home. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Rev. Gerry Cernoch officiating. Burial will be at Shiner Catholic Cemetery. Buffington Funeral Home, Shiner, (361) 594-3352. Memorials: Shiner Catholic Schools.
LOLITA -- Funeral services for Mary Annie Kocian, 75, of Lolita will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Agnes Church in Edna with the Rev. James Coindrea_ officiating. A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Slavik Chapel in Edna.
Burial will be in the Blessing Catholic Cemetery under direction of the funeral home.
Mrs. Kocian was born March 2, 1902 at Cistern, and came to this county 27 years ago. She was a member of the KJZT Lodge of Blessing. She died Tuesday in a Ganado hospital.
Surviving are her husband, Joe Kocian of Lolita; a daughter, Mrs. Lawrence Schilhab of Houston; three sisters, Mrs. Betty Dornak of Bay City, Mrs Martha Bacek of Rosenberg and Miss Eva Stieber of Flatonia; and two grandchildren.
GOLIAD - Marvin F. "Jeff" Kolinek, 91, of Goliad, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 2004.
He was born June 30, 1912, in Elgin, to the late John and Rosa Schiller Kolinek. He attended Draughn's Business College. He worked with the Karnes County Tax Assessor Collectors office, served two terms as District Clerk and was district storekeeper of Central Power and Light in Victoria. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was a Lutheran.
Survivors: daughter, Milledean Albrecht of Goliad; son, Marvin Kolinek Jr. of Uvalde; five grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: wife, Ella Kolinek; sisters, Annie McAda and Alice Franger; brothers, John Kolinek, Henry Kolinek, Albin Kolinek, Adolph Kolinek, William Kolinek, Pete Kolinek, Edwin Kolinek and Clarence Kolinek; and grandson, Mike Westphal.
Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Eckols Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. Sharon Truelson officiating.
Burial will be at Kenedy Cemetery. Eckols Funeral Home, Kenedy, 830-583-2533.
Memorials: American Cancer Society or Goliad County Library.
TAYLOR, Tex., March 24.-- Martin Kovar, 83, died Tuesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Raymond Veselka, after a long illness. He came to America in 1872 and has spent the greater part of his life since that time in this section. His body was taken Tuesday to Smithville where he was buried at Barton Creek Cemetery Wednesday morning, Father Andres conducting the services.
The following children survive him: Martin, Joe J., John, Paul, Edwin, Mrs. Charles Stasny, Mrs. John Kalina, Mrs. R. Veselka, Mrs. Annie Hribek and Miss Annie Kovar; and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Stasny and Mrs. Martin Kovar.
Martin Kouba of Ennis, aged 52 years, was buried at the Catholic cemetery today. The body arrived on the 12:35 interurban, and burial took place from the station, with Father Graffeo of the Catholic Church of Corsicana officiating. The deceased has been a resident of Ennis many years.
Corsicana Semi-Weekly Light, Friday, February 9, 1923
East Bernard, Tex., Aug. 17 -- Martha Kopecky, the 3-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Kopecky, who have been residing at Sugarland, died here. Burial was in the Catholic Cemetery.
Martha Lander, age 85, of West, passed away Wednesday morning, March 10, 2010 at her residence.
A rosary will be recited and Mass of Christian Burial celebrated 10:00 a.m. Friday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, with Rev. Ed Karasek as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Lander was born on May 7, 1924 in West, the daughter of Pete and Millie (Nors) Kocian. She attended the Alligator School near Cottonwood. On November 8, 1949, she was united in marriage to Herman H. Lander in West. He preceded her in death on March 10, 2002. Martha was a homemaker and a seamstress for Lorch Manufacturing in West and Wolf Manufacturing in Waco. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, tending to her flowers, quilting, and dancing. She especially loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Martha was a faithful member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of the Assumption in West. She was also a member of K.J.Z.T. Society No. 11.
Her parents; a brother, William Kocian; and a sister, Albina Pavelka also preceded her in death.
Survivors include a daughter, Debbie Grellhesl and husband Johnny of West a son, Larry Lander and wife Shelley of Dallas; four grandchildren, Melanie Grellhesl and special friend Neal, Kristel Louis and husband Adam, Zachary Evans, and Kaitlin Lander; a great grandson on the way, Samuel Louis; two sisters, Lillie Laubert and husband Alvin and Sophie Bazant, both of West; four sisters-in-law, Marie Bates and husband Scotty, Irene Janke, Grace Lander, and Pat Lander, all of Waco; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Pallbearers are Richard Laubert, Gary Bates, Rudolph Pavelka, Frankie Pavelka, Elwood Lander, and Raymond Bazant.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mary’s Catholic Church Building Fund, Providence Hospice, or the charity of your choice.
The family would like to thank Providence Hospice for their loving care and support to our family.
NEW BRAUNFELS - Marilyn Rose "Lynne" Kotara Voyles, 68, died Monday, Oct. 19, 2009.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Pampa with Bishop Paul Smith and Elder Gene Voyles officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Pampa by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Pampa. Mrs. Voyles was born Aug. 17, 1941, in Pampa to Johnny and Theresa Urbanczyk Kotara. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include her husband, Lavon Brack "L.B." Voyles; five children, Brack Voyles of Amarillo, Brad Voyles of Las Vegas, Amy Pierce of Allen and Heather R. Voyles and Ashlea Nesbitt, both of New Braunfels; a brother, John Alden Kotara of White Deer; three sisters, Joy Grange of White Deer, Debbie Huff of Grand Prairie and Gaylene Blaylock of San Antonio; and 11 grandchildren. The family suggests memorials be to Alzheimer's Association, 4144 N. Central Expressway, Suite 750, Dallas, TX 75204; or another charitable foundation
UVALDE -- Funeral services for Mrs. James R. (Marion L.) Kosarek, 41, of 300 Boehme St., who died here Sunday, will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Southside Funeral Home in San Antonio. Burial will be in Mission Burial Park South in San Antonio.
She was a former longtime San Antonio resident and a member of the Baptist Church and Hermann Sons Biry Lodge.
She is survived by her husband; one son; one daughter; her mother; two sisters; one brother and four grandchildren.
DICKINSON -- Funeral services for Marie Annie Zobal, 70, of 4914 East 41st St. in Dickinson, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Jack Rowe Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Larry Gilbrithy officiating.
Burial will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday in the Taylor City Cemetery in Taylor, Tex.
Mrs. Zobal died Sunday at the Hillhaven Convalescent Center in Texas City.
She was born Jan. 9, 1907 in Czechoslovakia, and was a former longtime resident of Catarine, Tex., where she and her late husband co-owned a bakery and grocery store.
Survivors include two sons, Stephen Zobal of Seabrook and Arthur Zobal of Fort Worth; one daughter, Mrs. Vlasta Roberts of Hannibal, Mo.; five sisters, Mrs. Karla Kroft, Mrs. Helen Thamm and Mrs. Agnes Doskocil, all of Crosby, Tex., Mrs. Bessie Silhan of Miami, Fla., and Mrs. Silvie Kelarek of Houston; two brothers, Joe Kostka of Dickinson and Edward Kostka of Channelview; nine grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Brandi Nicole “Pico” Kubos, 22, passed away on Thursday, November 25, 2010, in La Grange, Texas.
Brandi was born in Eagle Lake, Texas, on February 25, 1988, the daughter of David Kubos and Tammy Willett. She graduated from Round Top
High School and worked as a waitress at The Oaks in Warrenton.
She is survived by her father, David Kubos of Warrenton; mother and step-father, Tammy and Steven Willett of La Grange; brother, Shawn Bates
of La Grange; step-sisters, Ashley and Jeanna Willett, both of La Grange; grandparents, Bernice Johse of La Grange and Shirley and Raymond
Beck of Columbus; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 2, 2010, at Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home in La Grange.
Memorial Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 3, 2010, at Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Brandi
Kubos Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Round Top State Bank, 301 N. Washington, Round Top, TX 78954.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home, 208 W. Pearl Street, La Grange, Texas 78945.
Does anyone have any information on Martin Kovar? I need to know if he came from Novy Hrozenkov. paulasmaggie
--- On Thu, 12/2/10, Rosemary Ermis <roseermis@...> wrote:
From: Rosemary Ermis <roseermis@...> Subject: [TexasCzechs] obit: Martin Kovar To: TexasCzechs@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, December 2, 2010, 2:44 AM
TAYLOR, Tex., March 24.-- Martin Kovar, 83, died Tuesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Raymond Veselka, after a long illness. He came to America in 1872 and has spent the greater part of his life since that time in this section. His body was taken Tuesday to Smithville where he was buried at Barton Creek Cemetery Wednesday morning, Father Andres conducting the services.
The following children survive him: Martin, Joe J., John, Paul, Edwin, Mrs. Charles Stasny, Mrs. John Kalina, Mrs. R. Veselka, Mrs. Annie Hribek and Miss Annie Kovar; and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Stasny and Mrs. Martin Kovar.
From: Paula Foster <pfosterbmt@...> To: TexasCzechs@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thu, December 2, 2010 12:42:33 PM Subject: Re: [TexasCzechs] obit: Martin Kovar
Does anyone have any information on Martin Kovar? I need to know if he came from Novy Hrozenkov. paulasmaggie
--- On Thu, 12/2/10, Rosemary Ermis <roseermis@...> wrote:
From: Rosemary Ermis <roseermis@...> Subject: [TexasCzechs] obit: Martin Kovar To: TexasCzechs@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, December 2, 2010, 2:44 AM
TAYLOR, Tex., March 24.-- Martin Kovar, 83, died Tuesday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Raymond Veselka, after a long illness. He came to America in 1872 and has spent the greater part of his life since that time in this section. His body was taken Tuesday to Smithville where he was buried at Barton Creek Cemetery Wednesday morning, Father Andres conducting the services.
The following children survive him: Martin, Joe J., John, Paul, Edwin, Mrs. Charles Stasny, Mrs. John Kalina, Mrs. R. Veselka, Mrs. Annie Hribek and Miss Annie Kovar; and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Stasny and Mrs. Martin Kovar.
Bernadette was released from Critical Care on Wednesday morning and sent to a private room (4435 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Bryan). Yesterday an MRI was done to evaluate her tail bone, results were not real conclusive, so a cat scan was done today. She does have an infection in the tail bone, but the bone should be viable and no further surgery on it should be required. A biopsy will be done to zero in on the bacteria that needs to be fought with IV antibiotics. All of her vitals are doing OK, but last evening she had an anxiety episode and her breathing got real bad. She had a breathing treatment and slept through the night with her own bi-pap. We really don’t have an answer as to why she had the serious CO2 poisoning attack that landed her in the Critical Care Unit, perhaps it was precipitated by her anxiety at this continuing saga. She awoke in pretty good spirits this morning and was really elated to see that her sense of taste had started to return. She ate relatively well for lunch and seemed to enjoy her meal. We will have to await the bone biopsy, which we believe will be done in the room, then await the culture. It appears we will be in the hospital until at least Monday, and then hopefully arrangements can be made with a home health care agency to help facilitate the IVs and handle the wound vac bandage changing. We have been told that getting that bone healthy is key to continued healing of her sacral wound. The thought of spending December and perhaps Christmas in the hospital is not very appealing. Please continue in praying for her healing and also her determination to fight this fight. It has been a roller-coaster and I know she is tiring of the ups and downs.
Funeral services for Marie Anna Kossa, 14, of 2113 avenue H, who drowned in the Gulf Sunday afternoon, will be held at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday at Malloy & Son funeral home, thence to St. Mary's Cathedral for 9 a.m. mass.
The Rt. Rev. D. P. O'Connell will officiate. Burial will be in Old Catholic cemetery.
Marie was born here Jan. 7, 1939, and was a member of St. Mary's Cathedral parish. She was a student at Stephen F. Austin Junior High School.
Surviving are her mother, Mrsw. Anna M. Kossa of Galveston; a grandmother, Mrs. Amelia Kossa of Schulenburg; and several aunts, uncles and other relatives.
Pallbearers will be M. Burech, A. Kivch, James Korenek, C. Meyers, O. Fassetta, J. Korenek.
A 14-year-old Galveston girl drowned in shoulder-deep water near the 9th street rocks off the beach here Sunday and three other persons were rescued by alert guards during a busy, tiring Memorial Day afternoon.
The drowned girl is marie Anna Kossa of 2113 avenue H.
Beach Patrol officers worked over her body for more than two hours after she was pulled to shore. Then Dr. James B. Stubs, summoned to the scene from John Sealy hospital, examined her and pronounced her dead.
The young girl was discovered by another bather, Raymond Wheeler of Kountz, Texas. Wheeler brought her to shore and notified Lifeguard George Bertolino who began working over her immediately.
John DeVries, captain of the Beach Patrol, arrived with resuscitator equipment and continued working on the girl until there was no hope.
Justice of the Peace James L. McKenna and Dr. Norman D. Schofield, St. Mary's Infirmary pathologist, also arrived on the scene. When the doctor pronounced the girl dead Judge McKenna ordered her body taken to the Malloy & Son funeral home.
The girl was identified by Vincent Sorrentino of 1424 avenue C. who runs a float stand on the beach front at 6th street.
Sorrentino told Capt. DeVries the girl came to the stand at about 12:30 p.m. and left her clothes there while she went swimming. That was the last he saw of her, he said.
DeVries said no one saw the girl go under water. Nothing was known of it until she was discovered by Wheeler.
Memorial services for Marion L. Konecny, 73, of Seguin, will be held on Tuesday, July 2, 1996, at Goetz Funeral Home in Seguin.
Mrs. Konecny died Thursday, June 27, 1996, in Seguin.
She was born Jan. 2, 1923 in Detroit, Mich.
She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Edward Konecny; son and daughter-in-law, Harold Dennis and Sharon McCallum; daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Donald Borden; grandchildren, Lisa McCallum, Patrick, Borden, Christopher Borden and Colleen Zogby; great-grandchildren, Shayne Ryan Kutz, Rachel Borden and Gabe Zogby; sisters Georgette Stanaszek and Betty Gates; sister-in-law, Francis Konecny and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Guadalupe Valley Hospital, Seguin.
The Seguin Gazette-Enterprise, Sunday, June 30, 1990
Funeral services for Mrs. John Konvicka, 72, were held from Hubbard Funeral Home and St. Michael's Church Tuesday morning, July 1, Msgr. Jos. Szymanski officiating.
Interment was made in the St. Michael's Cemetery.
Mrs. Konvicka was born Maria Lycka, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Lycka, in October 1874, in Moravia, Europe. She came to this country first when she was nine years old, returning to Europe, she again came to the United States with her mother and sister, at the age of 16. Settling in the Dubina section, she was married there to John Konvicka in 1892. She was a member of St. Michael's Church here.
Mrs. Konvicka had been a semi-invalid for more than fifty years, and since February of this year had been seriously ill. Death came to her Sunday at her home.
Surviving are her husband; one daughter, Miss Wilhelmina Konvicka of Weimar; one adopted daughter, Mrs. C. H. Wilson of Fort worth; and one sister, Mrs. Ernestine Lupik of East Bernard.
Pallbearers at the funeral were E. F. Matura, Albert Lupik, O. T. Kershaw, Harry Knebel, Joe Holub, and Louis Janda.
FORT WORTH - Margueret L. Konecny, a homemaker, died Thursday at her Fort Worth home. She was 78. Rosary will be at 5:30 p.m. today at Mount Olivet Funeral Home. Memorial service will be at noon Saturday at All Saints Catholic Church, where she was a member. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Mrs. Konecny was born in Fort Worth and had been a lifelong resident of Fort Worth. She was a member of S.P.J.S.T. Circle Club of Fort Worth. Survivors: Sister, Irene Katherine Heitzman of Pilot Point
RIVER OAKS -- Margie L. Kohut, 79, a loving mother and grandmother, passed away Saturday, May 15, 2004, at a local nursing home. Graveside service: 11 a.m. Wednesday in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Olivet Funeral Home. Margie Kohut was born Jan. 7, 1925, in Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnnie Kohut Sr. Survivors: Daughter, Dianne Eades and husband, Curtis of Fort Worth; sons, Dennis Kohut and wife, Mary Ann of Fort Worth and Johnnie Kohut Jr. and wife, Leona of Colorado; grandchildren, Michael "Scott" Rutledge, Kevin and Stephen Sims, Jennifer Morales, Joseph and Jason Kohut, Sonna Harris and Stacy Kohut; seven great-grandchildren. Mount Olivet Funeral Home
Margie Kocurek, age 74, a resident of Emhouse and a former longtime resident of Ennis passed away on Friday, January 6, 2006. Margie was born on April 9, 1931 in Ennis, Texas, to John and Mary (Slovak) Kriska. She was a faithful member of the St. John Catholic Church where she belonged to the K.J.Z.T.
She is survived by three daughters; Rita Beran, of Mesquite, Texas, Sharon Barkley and her husband Jimmy of Emhouse, and Anna Short and her husband Ron of Waco, Texas; seven grandchildren, three great grandchildren and one brother Willie Kriska of Ennis, Texas. Margie was preceded in death by her son, Timothy in 1981 and her husband Bernard in 1993.
Mass of Christian Burial is scheduled for Monday, January 9, 2006 at 10:00 A.M. in St. John Catholic Church with Fr. John Haugh officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home in Ennis on Sunday, January 8, 2006, from 6 P.M. to 8 P.M. with a Rosary at 7 P.M.
To view an online obituary or leave the family a personal tribute, please visit our Web site at www.bozemitchellmckibbin.com.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home, 800 S. Kaufman, Ennis, Texas. 972-878-2211
Margaret Frances Malchar Korenek, 85, of Houston, passed away on March 28, 2003. She was born January 27, 1918 to Joseph and Albina Mikulenka Malchar in Crosby. She was preceded in death by her parents and all her siblings: brothers, Alphonse, Leon, Rudy and Joseph Malchar; and sisters, Mary Malchar, Julia Burianek, Rose Kucera, Helen Hinton and Irene Muzny. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Victor J. Korenek Sr., and six children: Patricia and Anthony Caporina, of Washington, Texas; Katherine and Bill Smith of Monroe City, Mo.; Victor Jr. and Gere Deane Korenek of Pasadena, Texas; Joseph and Dolly Korenek of Houston; Mary and Beck Knox of Coleman, Texas; and Julie and Gary Don Hopkins, of Kingsville, Texas. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Joseph, Charles and Paul Caporina; Sam, Ben and Leo Smith; Margie Smith Wilcoxin, Mary Smith Sims, Sally Smith Lemongelli, Amy Korenek Licciardi, Robert V. Korenek, Laura Korenek Sullivan, Joseph L. Korenek Jr., Sharon Korenek Delorenzo, Susan Korenek Whaley, Andrew, Michael and Mark Knox; Jennifer Knox Norman, Pam and Rose Lefner; and Tricia Lefner Brownlee; 16 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. Margaret and Victor lived most of their lives in Baytown where Margaret was active in her church, St. Joseph's Catholic Church. She was a member of the choir, a CCD teacher, an active member of the Legion of Mary, a member of the Parish Council, the Altar Society and a lifetime member of the KJZT. Margaret was a homemaker all her life. Prior to moving to an assisted living facility in Houston, Margaret and Victor lived for five years in Coleman, Texas. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today, March 31, 2003, at Earthman Funeral Home, 3919 Garth Road, Baytown, with a Rosary to be recited at 7 p.m. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2003 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 1907 Carolina, Baytown. Burial will follow at the Sacred Heart Cemetery in Crosby, Texas. Pallbearers will be the grandsons. It is the request of the family that memorials be sent to the Sacred Heart Cemetery Fund, c/o Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 915 Runneburg Lane, Crosby, Texas 77532. Arrangements are under the direction of Earthman Funeral Directors, 3919 Garth Road, Baytown. To view the obituary and to post a tribute for the family, visit www.earthmanfunerals.com
KARNES CITY -- Marcellus Kotara, 78, of Karnes City, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1999. He was born July 29, 1920, in Kosciusko, to the late Frank and Elizabeth Cellmer Kotara. He attended school in Kosciusko and graduated from Crawford Watch College in San Antonio. He served in the U.S. Navy. He worked at Zales Jeweler's in San Antonio for two years prior to becoming owner and operator of Kotara Watch Repair in Karnes in 1947. He was a member of Knights of Columbus Council No. 6782 in Karnes City and received the Knight of the Year Award in 1994. He was a member of St. Cornelius Catholic Church and the church choir and was a Eucharistic Minister. He was a member of Chamber of Commerce and was voted Man of the Year in 1977. He was a past member of Karnes City Lions Club and was a longtime member of the Texas Watchmaker's Association. Survivors: wife, Rosalie Titzman Kotara; children, the Rev. James M. Kotara, Yvonne Moczygemba, Patrick Kotara, Larry Kotara and Cynthia Hoffmann; stepchildren, Vince Titzman, Cindi Carr, Titian Titzman, Lisa Moczygemba and Mark Titzman; sisters, Magdeline Wolfe, Agnes Pruski and Mary Laskowski; brother, Eugene Kotara; 20 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Preceded in death by: first wife, Lillie Kotara; son, Dennis Kotara; and one grandson. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at St. Cornelius Catholic Church. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at the church, the Rev. James M. Kotara officiating. Burial will be at Hobson Cemetery. Rhodes Funeral Home, Inc., Karnes City, (830) 780-3334. Memorials: Nurses in Touch Community Hospice, 1815 Tenth St., Floresville 78114 or donor's choice.
Services for Marcel Edward Konecny, 91, of Bryan are set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Crestview Chapel in Bryan.
Burial will be at 5 p.m. Tuesday at Mount Calvary Cemetery.
Arrangements are under the direction of Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan.
Mr. Konecny died Monday in Bryan. He was a farmer.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Tempe Konecny of Montrose, Calif.; a daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Tim Rogers of College Station; a sister, Dorothy Zaludek of San Bernadino, Calif.; three grandchildren; and a great-granddaughter.
Memorials may be made to Voices for Children, 115 North Main St., Bryan, TX 77803.
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