Matagorda County Obituaries
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Graveside services for Annette DeAnn Kacer, 1-day old daughter of A. J. and Janet Kacer of El Maton, were held June 27 at St. Peters Catholic Cemetery in Blessing. Rev. Larry Matula officiated at the 11:30 a.m. service.
Annette was born June 24, 1985 in Bay City and died June 25, 1985 at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston.
Survivors in addition to her parents include three sisters, Donna, Rhonda and Diane Kacer of El Maton and three brothers, David, Tony and Patrick Kacer, also of El Maton.
Palacios Beacon, July 4, 1985
Obituary courtesy of Shirley Brown
Frank Jacob Kacer, 67, of El Maton, Texas, died Thursday, June 30, 1977 in Matagorda General Hospital. He was born July 18, 1910 in Frensteat, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Rosie Kacer of El Maton; four daughters, Georgie Findley of Lake Jackson, MArgie Carlson, Rosie Wendel and Annie Mae Bundick of Bay City; eight sons, Bernard Kacer of Alabama, Larry Kacer, Joe Kacer and A. J. Kacer all of El Maton; Milton Kacer of Wharton, Frankie Kacer of Brooklyn, New York, Edmund Kacer and Edwin Kacer of Ganado, two sisters: Julie Gurecky and Betty Stasta of El Maton, a brother, John Kacer of Caldwell and 28 grandchildren. Services wee held at 3 p. m. July 2, 1977 at St. Peter's Catholic Church with Father Jerome Styrk officiating. Burial was in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.
Daily Tribune, July 4, 1977
Joseph Louis Kacer
(November 22, 1950 - April 14, 2015)
Joseph Louis Kacer, 64, was born on November 22, 1950 in El Maton, Texas and passed away on April 14, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. He attended Tidehaven High School. After school, he enlisted in the Marine Corps where he was a Lance Corporal and became a decorated war hero receiving the Bronze Star Medal w/Combat "V" Valor during the Vietnam War. He served as a Machine Gunner, Intelligence Scout and Team Leader. Because of his heroic determination, twenty-three North Vietnamese Army soldiers were apprehended and numerous weapons and documents containing information of intelligence value was captured, while only carrying a flashlight and pistol. He also received the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal with Device. He served his country from July 15, 1969 to July 14, 1971.
Joe married Regina Stavinoha, his beloved wife of nearly 45 years. Together they actively engaged in farming and ranching and later they enjoyed fishing and spending most days at their ranch on the river while tending to his cattle and garden.
He was a member of the Blessing American Legion and just received his 45 year pin. He was also a member of VFW in El Campo.
Joseph is preceded in death by his parents Frank and Rosie Sobotik Kacer, and his three brothers, Edwin, Frankie and A.J. Kacer. He is survived by his wife, Regina of El Maton; two sons, Shawn Kacer and Eric Kacer; one granddaughter, Lilly Kacer; four brothers, Ben, Edmund, Milton and Larry Kacer; four sisters, Georgie Meyer, Margie Ames, Rosie Wendel and Annie Mae Bundick; numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will hold a graveside memorial to celebrate his life and legacy on Saturday April 18, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. at Hawley Cemetery with Military Honors. Following the graveside memorial, the family will gather at the Catholic Parish Hall in Blessing, TX. Honorary Pallbearers are Tony Kacer, Garry Saha, Scott Salas, Jeff Stewart and T-John Crow.
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Rosary services for Koby Allen Kacer, 1
month, of Ganado were held Oct. 23, 2001 at Ganado Funeral Chapel in
Ganado. Interment was at St. Peters Catholic Cemetery in Blessing with
Rev. Samuel Appiasi officiating.
Koby was born Oct. 13, 2001 in Port Lavaca, Tx. to Patrick Kacer and
Janel Vasquez Kacer of Ganado. He died Oct. 21, 2001.
He is survived by his parents, Patrick and Janel Kacer of Ganado; his
grandparents, Janet Harvey of El Campo, A.J. Kacer of Collegeport, Lupe
and Robert Vasquez of Ganado; his great-grandparents, Annie Vyvial of
Ganado, Benito and Frances Rosales of Ganado and Mary Vasquez of Ganado;
and his sister Megan Kacer of Ganado.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Roman Vyvial, Frank
and Rosie Kacer and Vincent Vasquez.
Pallbearers were David Kacer, Tony Kacer, Robbie Vasquez and Michael
Anthony Mangel. Honorary pallbearers were Wesley Wallace, Steve Garcia
and Mike Mangel.
THE PALACIOS BEACON, November 21, 2001
Minnie Ann Kana, 90, of Bay City died
Monday, March 24, 2003 in Bay City. She was born August 23, 1912 in El
Campo, Texas to the late L.A. Hudler and Maggie Ann Ryan Hudler.
She is survived by: husband, Edwin Kana of Bay City; daughter and
husband, Annette and Jerry Haryman of Houston; sons, Michael J. Kana of
Houston, Mark A. and his wife Mary Kana of Dallas; nieces and nephews,
Robert and Gail Gajdisik of Bastrop, Texas, Barbara and Ralph Popek of
Van Vleck, Dalla Mae and Irby Slaughter of Humble, Mildred and Edward
Smith of Cleveland, Texas, Theda Darling of Clearlake, Texas, Lurlina
Mann of San Antonio, Texas and Sandi Hughes of Fair Oaks, Texas; three
grandchildren and one great grandchild.
She is preceded in death by sisters, Lela Slaughter, Gertie Hatly, Allic
Dara Comichoal, and Lucille Adams, brother, Louis Francie Hudler.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Thursday, March 27, 2003 at Taylor
Bros. Funeral Home with Irby Slaughter officiating. Interment will follow
at Roselawn Memorial Park. Family will receive visitors 6 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. A00014B2003MR26
The Bay City Tribune, Wednesday, March 26, 2003
Ernest W. Lynn
Photo courtesy of Faye Cunningham
Funeral services were held for William Kana, age 13, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Kana, of Midfield at the St. Peter's Catholic Church at 9 a. m. Tuesday. Burial was in the Catholic Cemetery in Blessing.
Palacios Beacon, September 28, 1961
Mrs. Mary Kapavik, of Sargent, died at her home near there Thursday and was buried yesterday.
The funeral was attended by many friends and neighbors. The family moved to the country only recently.
The Daily Tribune, July 11, 1931 Courtesy of Susie Adkins
Leonard R.
Kelley
Aug. 15, 1935 – July 12, 2008
On July 12, 2008, Leonard R. Kelley picked up his poles and went
fishing in Heaven with God.
Leonard was born in Edinburg,
Texas on August 15, 1935, to Leo and Edith Kelley.
He is survived by: his wife of 50 years; Frankie Kelley of El Maton;
daughter, Linda Buford and Husband Kenny of McAllen; son, Randy
Kelley and wife Linda of El Maton; daughter, Judy Sardelich-Tedens
and husband, John of Markham; son, Frank Kelley and wife Loretta of
Collegeport; five granddaughters and one great grandson. He is also
survived by two brothers and three sisters.
He is preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, and one
sister.
Dad was a Christian and an avid fisherman. He spent most of this
time in the Tres Palacos River fishing with his buddy Dexter and
friends.
Vaya con Dios, Go with God Dad
Bay City Tribune, Published July 16, 2008
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Frankie Marie Kelley
(July 6, 1940 - May 11, 2016)
Frankie Marie Kelley, 75, of El Maton passed away May 11, 2016. She was born July 6, 1940 in Henrietta, TX to the late Stanley Frank Quinn and Sybil Izora Smith Quinn.
Frankie devoted her life to being the best mother and Mimi that anyone could be. Frankie lived to help people, she was extremely generous and caring. It was her goal in life to lead as many people as she could to the Lord and share His word. One of her favorite bible verses; Matthew 6:1 “Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven.”
She was preceded in death by her husband Leonard R. Kelley and daughter Judy K. Sardelich-Tedens. She is survived by her daughter Linda Buford & husband Jeff; sons Randy Kelley & wife Linda, Frank Kelley & wife Loretta; grandchildren Heather, Jennifer, Janet, Meghan and Rachel, and 5 great grandchildren.
A private family interment service will be held at a later date.
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Ophelia Cantu Kidder
(August 31, 1931 - August 13, 2015)
Ophelia C. Kidder-de los Santos, 83, of Sugar Land passed away August 13, 2015. She was born August 31, 1931 in Gulf, TX to the late Guadalupe and Rosa Cantu. She retired as a Personnel Associate for Houston ISD and was a member of Houston Education Office Personnel Association. She spent a lot of her childhood visiting relatives in Mexico and enjoyed traveling the world with her husband later on.
She was preceded in death by her first husband of 52 years, Rudolph Kidder a sister Oralia Cantu Rodriguez and granddaughter Amanda Kay Hyde. Survivors include husband Emilio de los Santos; her children Rebecca Morris, Rudolph Kidder, Jr., Kimberly Hyde and Gary Wayne Kidder; 8 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will begin at 5:00 PM Wednesday, August 19, 2015 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home followed by a recitation of the rosary at 6:30 PM. Funeral service will be 10:00 AM Thursday, August 20, 2015 at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home with Msgr. Gerry Cernoch officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Morris, Jr., Kyler Kidder, Travis Hyde, Daryl Rose, Gary Kidder and Roland Rodriguez.
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Services Held Sept. 13 For Eugene E.
Killgore, Killed During Storm
Funeral services for Eugene Elvie Killgore, who died Wednesday, Sept. 13, when he stepped on a hot wire while helping to restore electricity service following the hurricane, were held at the Palacios Funeral Home Friday, September 15 at 3 p. m. with the Rev. Rayford Harris officiating. Interment was in the Palacios Cemetery.
A native of Palacios, Eugene was born September 9, 1929, a son of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Killgore. He was a C. P. & L. lineman and a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Doris Killgore, two sons, Wayne and Rickey, his mother, all of Palacios and one sister, Mrs. Frances Vest of Grand Prairie, Texas.
Palacios Beacon,
September 21, 1961
Ethel Harris King was born January 4, 1928, in Blessing, Texas, to Oscar Lancaster Harris and Lona Lee Maynard Haris. She was the youngest and last surviving of eight siblings.
Ethel was reared in the small community of Blessing and recalled happy times on the farm. She said, "We were not wealthy enough to own a buggy; we had a wagon and a team of horses. If we went anywhere away from the farm we had to travel in that wagon." Some of Ethel's earliest and fondest memories are of riding horses on the farm and throughout her life she collected paintings and figurines of horses. She loved old cowboy and western songs and could sing many of them. She was one of nine graduates of her high school class and she enjoyed playing sports in high school.
Ethel became a member of the Pentecostal Faith in Bay City, Texas, in 1957. Reverend Marvin Cole was her pastor then and until the day she passed from this life. She moved to Beaumont in 1967 and became a member of The Apostolic Church of Beaumont, in 1969. She was a soloist in the worship services and retained her beautiful singing voice up until a few days before her passing at Harbor Hospice.
In the early 1980's, she purchased A-1 Agency, a medical sitting agency, from Mrs. Livingston, who had founded the business in 1943. At the time of her death, Ethel was still the owner of this business. Through this business, she came to know thousands of people in the Golden Triangle, as employees and also as clients. Ethel was always known to share her faith and prayers with those in need. Her own faith was strong and her concern for the well-being of others was evident. She had a great sense of humor and interspersed her conversations with bits of humor and wisdom. Her friends will always remember her for this.
Ethel was preceded in death by her parents and all of her seven siblings: Ruth Harris Meinke, Myrtle Harris Littleton, Frances Harris Baldree, Arnold Harris, Eula Bell Harris, Edna Harris Revel, and Oscar Harris, Jr. She is survived by a number of nieces and nephews and by a host of friends who will miss her.
Ethel passed peacefully from this life at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont on Monday, November 30, 2015, at the age of 87. Arranged at her request, she will be buried in Hawley Cemetery, in Blessing, Texas, on Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at 3:00 P.M. In the near future, there will be a memorial service for Ethel at The Apostolic Church in Beaumont, Texas. Those wishing to remember her in a giving way may contribute to the building fund of The Apostolic Church, 3333 Eastex Fwy., Beaumont, Texas 77706.
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Funeral Services Held Wednesday For R. A. Kleska
From the Herald:
Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 10:30 o’clock from St. Mark’s Episcopal Church for R. A. Kleska, former tax assessor and collector of Matagorda County, who was found shot to death here Monday morning.
The Rev. Paul Engle officiated with Taylor Brothers in charge of the funeral arrangements.
Mr. Kleska had had Mr. Ira Rose to repair a pistol and oil a 12-gauge shotgun. He had left his automobile across the street from Mr. Rose’s home where his shop is located in the back yard.
A few minutes after Mr. Kleska left the shop, Mr. Rose heard a shot and ran to the automobile where he found Mr. Kleska, who has shot through the heart.
The shotgun was found near the car, Judge Anderson said. Mr. Kleska’s pipe was found near the body—apparently he was smoking the pipe at the time of his death.
Mr. Kleska retired from public office about two years ago.
Palacios Beacon,
October 13, 1940
Laura Nelle Heickmann
Charlton Kling
August 5, 1937 - January 5, 2016
Laura Nelle Heickmann Charlton Kling, 78, was born August 5, 1937, in Poteet, Texas. She died January 5, 2016.
Her family consisted of her father, Bud Heickmann (a roughneck, a grocer for 25 years, a city patrolman for 10 years); her mother, Ruby Barrow Heickmann (a teacher for 32 years); her grandmother, Onie Etta Barrow (seamstress and homemaker); and a sister, Mary Louise Heickmann, just 17 months younger than Laura.
Laura was married twice, in 1956 at the age of 19, and in 1989, at the age of 52. She graduated three times, from Sweeny High School in 1955 at the age of 17, from Southwest Texas State Teachers College in San Marcos at the age of 21, and from the University of Houston/Victoria in 1984 at the age of 47. She was a teacher for 32 years, five years in Edna, 10 years in Bay City (Tenie Holmes two years, McAllister Middle School four years, Pierce Primary four years) and Matagorda Elementary School 17 years. For 20 of those years, she was a kindergarten teacher. Her two sons were born in 1964, when she was 27, and 1968, when she was 30.
During most of her retirement years, she lived alone in her home. The help and support she needed was provided by her neighbor and good friend, Pam Morte. There were others in her support system, Mary Nairn, Bill and Ruby Charlton, Joe and Maryann Charlton, four grown grandchildren, (Emily, Jonathan, Nathan, Clara) and Clayton, who was born in 2005. Laura was a student, scholar, writer, wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, friend, a Methodist, patriot, and a character with character. She was loyal, generous, funny, and caring. She is survived by all of the Charltons and all of the Nairns.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her grandmother; her husband, Charles Kling; and a number of classmates and good friends.
Visitation was held from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, January 8, 2016, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas.
Funeral services were held at 10 a.m., Saturday, January 9, 2016, at the First United Methodist Church in Sweeny, Texas.
Interment followed at Sweeny Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Kyle Nairn, Wade Nairn, Ross Nairn, Matthew McIntosh, Mitchell McIntosh and Nathan Charlton.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net.
Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas. 979-245-4613.
Bay City Tribune,
January 10, 2015
Mrs. Justina Knoff
Funeral services for Mrs. Justina Knoff, were held last Wednesday morning in St. Peter's Catholic Church at Blessing conducted by Rev. H. L. Baumann. Interment was made in the cemetery near by under the direction of Taylor Brothers. Mrs. Knoff died at the home of her son, Peter Knoff, north of Palacios, Monday, March 29, at the age of 88 years and 10 months.
She was the widow of the late Anton Knoff, who died March 5, 1933, and had resided in Matagorda county more than 25 years.
The mother of fourteen children, only four survive, four sons, Anton, Jr., and Joseph, of West Texas, Peter and Paul, of near Palacios. The sons were here for the funeral services also a grandson, Adolph Patzevich, of San Antonio.
Palacios Beacon, April 8, 1943
Funeral services for Edith Mary Koch, 81, of Palacios were held August 5, 1991 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Casey Jarzombek officiating. Burial was in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Blessing.
Mrs. Koch was born Jan 12, 1910 in Lavaca County. She died Aug. 2, 1991 in Palacios.
She is survived by her husband, Johnnie L. Koch; daughter, Virginia Chipman of Francitas; son, Raymond Koch of Palacios; sisters Stacey Svetlik of Port Lavaca, Agnes Morris of Point Comfort and Mary Schomburg of El Campo; four grandchildren and a great grandchild.
Pallbearers were George Capak, Dennis and Charlie Schomburg, Hugh Capak, and Richard and Bill Parish, Jr. Honorary pallbearers were Johnnie Morris and Tommy Svetlkik.
Palacios Beacon, August 7, 1991
Obituary courtesy of Shirley Brown
A memorial service for Hazel Koch, 90, of Palacios was held Tues. (July 21) at 2 p.m. at First Methodist Church in Palacios with Rev. David King and Pastor Louis Rush officiating.
Hazel was born in Needville, Texas to Anthus and Gladys Kelley and she passed away July 17, 2015.
Hazel will be remembered as a loving Mother, Me-Maw, MeMe and Aunt. Through all her years she was a positive, loving force in her family and extended family. Her passion was to attend every Shark and Sharkette sporting event her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren participated in. She will leave a big void for all those who knew her and will be missed dearly.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Koch, sisters and brother. Survivors include son, Robert “Bobby” Koch, Jr.; daughter, Rita Koch Cepak and husband, James Cepak; grandchildren, John Koch, and wife, Robyn Koch, Scott Koch, and Vanessa Cepak Hausam and husband, Daryl Hausam; and Jessie Cepak; great grand children, Kaylee Hausam and Connor Louis Koch, sister-in-law, Ruby Parrish, brother-in-law, Donald Boazman and many special nieces and nephews.
Palacios Beacon, July 22, 2015
Hazel Koch
PALACIOS -
Hazel Koch, 90, of Palacios, Texas passed away on July 17, 2015.
She was born in Needville, Texas to Anthus and Gladys Kelley.
Hazel will be remembered as a loving Mother, MeMa, MeMe, and Aunt.
Though all her years she was a positive, loving force in her family and
extended family. She will leave a big void for all those who knew her
and will be missed dearly.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Koch, sisters and
brother.
Survivors include son, Robert 'Bobby' Koch Jr.; daughter, Rita Koch
Cepak and husband, James Cepak; grandchildren, John Koch, and wife,
Robyn Koch, Scott Koch, and Vanessa Cepak Hausam and husband, Daryl
Hausam; and Jessie Cepak; great-grandchildren, Kaylee Hausam, and Connor
Louis Koch and many special nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 21, 2015 at 2:00pm at
First Methodist Church in Palacios, Texas. Rev. David King and Pastor
Louis Rush officiating. Burial to follow at a later date.
Under the direction of Artero Memorial Chapels in Port Lavaca.
361-552-2300.
Victoria
Advocate, July 21, 2015
Alfred Kopecky
(November 4, 1912 - December 29, 2006)
Alfred Kopecky of El Maton, Texas died Friday, December 29, 2006. He was born in Wallis, Texas on November 4, 1912 to Frank Denton and Louise Schiller Denton. He lived in the Sugar Land area until 1924 when his family moved to El Maton. He graduated from the Blessing and Markham schools and earned his teaching certificate from Southwest Texas State Teachers College in San Marcos.
He married Julia Marek in 1936. They operated Alfred’s Grocery in El Maton from 1936 to 1950. He farmed from 1950 until 1964 when he retired.
Over the years, he served on the Saint Peter’s Catholic Church Board of Trustees, on the Matagorda County Hospital District Board of Trustees, and as an original member of the Board of Trustees of Tidehaven High School.
Survivors are daughter Mary Louise McCormack and husband Terry of Sugar Land, son Dr. Alfred A. Kopecky and wife Betsy of Victoria, six grandchildren, eleven great- grandchildren, one sister, one half-sister, and his good friend, Irene Smith.
He was preceded in death by Julia, his wife of 58 years, second wife Lorene, parents, stepfather John Kopecky, four stepsisters, and a half-brother.
The rosary will be Monday, January 1 at 6 p.m. at Taylor Brothers’ Funeral Home in Bay City. Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 2 at 10 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing, followed by burial at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Emil Sliva, Joe Sliva, John Sliva, E.R. Vacek, Carlos Vacek, Weldon Popek, Johnny Popek, Johnny Thompson, and Manford Foster.
Memorials may be made to St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Blessing or Saint Joseph High School Endowment Fund, Victoria.
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Stanley Kopnicky, 71, of Blessing, died June 11 in Wharton. He was a member of the Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include: wife, Angeline Kopnicky of Blessing; ___ daughters, Geneva? ____ of Manvel, Shirley Roeder of Victoria, and ____ Arnold of Rosenberg; sons, Fred Kopnicky of Houston, Donald Kopnicky of Bay City; brothers, Michael Kopnicky of Cleveland, Ohio and _____ Kopnicky of Ma___. Funeral services will be held Wednesday June 13 at 10 a. m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing with Father Jerome Stryk officiating. Interment will be at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Blessing. Rosary will be recited Tuesday evening at 7:30 p. m. at St. Peter’s Church. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.
Daily Tribune,
June 12, 1979
The community was saddened by the death of Mrs. Steve Kosarek, Sr., who passed away Sunday morning in Matagorda General Hospital in Bay City.
Palacios Beacon, January 25, 1962
Mrs. Marie Kosarek Funeral Services Tuesday Morning
Requiem mass will be sung at 9:30 a. m. Tuesday in St. Peter’s Catholic Church for Mrs. Marie Kosarek, 71, of Blessing, who died Sunday morning at Matagorda General Hospital.
Father John Matocha will officiate. Interment will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Rosary was scheduled for 7 p. m. Monday in Taylor Brothers Funeral Chapel.
Mrs. Kosarek was born on Jan. 23, 1800 in Europe and had resided in Blessing for 29 years. She was a member of the KJZT.
Survivors are her husband, Steve Kosarek, Sr., of Blessing; one daughter, Mrs. Mary McMillon of Houston; three sons, Jim and Steve Kosarek, Jr. of Blessing; Frank Kosarek of Point Comfort; a sister, Mrs. Josephine Henerik? of Gonzales; one brother, Thomas Havel of Blessing; and four grandchildren.
Daily Tribune,
January 22, 1962
A celebration of life was held for Walter T. Krause, 84, of Olivia on Dec. 17 at the United Methodist Church of Point Comfort with Pastor Jim Gickelhorn officiating.
Walter was born February 2, 1931 in Mc Allen, Texas to the late Herman and Clara Krause and he passed away December 14, 2015.
He was a retired engineer, farmer/rancher and served in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean War.
He is survived by his wife, Gwen Krause; daughter, Lauren Krause Howell (Mark); sons, Ted Krause (Diane), Mark Krause (Cindy); sisters, Ruth Wright, Florence Wright, Magdaline Harris, Caroline Hamilton, Jeanette Graham, Margaret Inlow; brothers, Edward Krause, Harold Krause; 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Randy Krause and brothers, Victor Krause and John Krause.
Pallbearers were William Krause, Robert Krause, Doug Howell, David Howell, Jon Barron, and Mark Kevin Krause .
Honorary Pallbearers were Shaughnessy Howell, Leslie Cordova and Reggie Johnson.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Hospice of South Texas or American Cancer Society.
Palacios Beacon,
December 23, 2015
Funeral Mass for Alfons John Krenek, 79,
will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000 at St Peter's Catholic Church
in Blessing.
Interment will follow at St Peter's Catholic Cemetery in Blessing.
Mr. Krenek died Saturday, Jan. 1, 2000 at his residence. Alfons was born
in Nada, Texas on June 8, 1920 to John and Mary Labay Krenek.
He, along with his family moved to Matagorda County in 1932.
He was a farmer and a rancher, a member of the Catholic Church,
attending St Peter's Catholic Church in Blessing and later, St. Robert's
Catholic Church in Markham. He received the Bishop's Award in 1973 for
Outstanding Service to the Church. He was a very active member in the
Knights of Columbus Council No. 4307 of Blessing. In 1990 he was given
the Outstanding Family Award.
He graduated from Markham High School in 1940 and was outstanding in all
sports during his school years. He was instrumental in helping organize
the first girls softball association, and he coached the Markham
Twisters for nine years, having three daughters on the team.
Alfons served in the military for 4.5 years, reaching the rank of staff
sargeant in the 7th Infantry Division during WW II.
His division was sent to liberate the Aleutian Islands from the
Japanese. They remained there two more years to protect the islands. He
was then sent to Panama where he was enroute to Japan when the Armistice
was signed.
He was discharged from the military in November 1945, at which time he
pruchased his father's farm and lived on the farm for the remainer of
his life. He was named Soil Conservation Farmer of the Year in 1974, and
in 1984, he received the honor of Row Crop Farmer from the Bay City
Lions Club. He was a member of Cecil Lee American Legion Post 649 of
Blessing, a 60 year member of KJT and served six years as a trustee on
the Tidehaven School Board.
He is survived by: his wife of 54 years, Lucille Krenek of Markham; by
his daughters and sons-in-law, Margaret and Charles Giger of Sulpher
Springs, Kathryn and Jim Connally of Gonzales, Nancy and Ronnie Pasak of
El Campo, Elizabeth and Mike Billingsly of Fort Worth, and Christine and
Christopher Craft of Sugarland; by his sons and daughters-in-law, John
and Fae Krenek of Houston, Joseph and Teresa Krenek of Port O'Conner,
Robert and Dawn Krenek of Blessing, David and Patricia Krenek of
Markham, Fred and Nataly Krenek of Peru, Al and Lisa Krenek of Blessing,
and James and Stacy Krenek of LaWard; by his sisters, Albina Scholtz of
San Antonio, Lucy Bubela of El Campo, Martha Naroleski of Chicago, Ill,
and Jean Fields of Monroe, Wis; one brother, Louis Krenek of Shiner; 32
grandchildren; and 6 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Allen Krenek.
His grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be
members of the Knights of Columbus Council No. 4307.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or to the
American Cancer Society.
Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, TX (409)
245-4613.
THE DAILY TRIBUNE, Tuesday, Jan 4, 2000
Services for Alice Lucille
Krenek, 80, of Midfield, who died Saturday, August 21, 2004, were held
at 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at St. Peter's Catholic Church in
Blessing, Texas.
She was born March 23, 1924 in Temple, Oklahoma to the late Frank and
Myrtle Krenek. She was a member of St. Robert's Catholic Church in
Markham; the Midfield Extension Homemakers Club; and St. Peter's Altar
Society. She also volunteered to teach literacy classes in Bay City;
Religious Education Classes at St. Peter's in Blessing for 25 years;
judged many FHA events in Matagorda County and was active in many other
volunteer organizations within the county. Lucille was a devoted
homemaker, sharing many interest, among them being gardening and quilt
making.
She was survived by: her children, Margaret and Charles Gigor, Kathryn
and Jim Connally, John and Fae Krenek, Nancy and Ronnie Pasak, Liz and
Mike Billingsly, Joe and Theresa Krenek, Robert Krenek, David and
Patricia Krenek, Fred and Natalie Krenek, Alfons Jr., and Lisa Krenek,
Christine Craft, and James Krenek; four sisters, Mildred Lawless, Joyce
Ulrich, Louise Jernigan, and Betty Warn; her brother, Frank Krenek Jr.;
and by 35 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by: her husband, Alfons J. Krenek; two sons,
Jerry and Paul Krenek; and sister, Jean Brown.
The Rosary was recited at 6:30 p.m. Monday, August 23, 2004 at St.
Peter's Catholic Church in Blessing, Texas. The funeral mass was held at
10 a.m., Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at St. Peter's Catholic Church with
the Rev. Gary Janak, officiating. Interment was at St. Peter's Catholic
Cemetery in Blessing, Texas.
Pallbearers were Michael Craft, Stephen Craft, Clayton Krenek, Joshua
Krenek, Jared Krenek and Joshua Connally. Honorary pallbearers were her
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Arrangements were with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home, Bay City, Texas.
The Bay City Tribune, Sunday, August 25, 2004
Paul Frank Krenek, 45, of Bay City died
Friday, September 20, 2002 in Laplace, La. He was born November 23, 1956
in Bay City to Alfons and Lucille Krenek. Paul was a member of St.
Roberts Catholic Church, a graduate of Tidehaven High School and lived
in Matagorda County most of his life.
He was a millwright by trade and employed by Orion in Norco, La.
He is survived by: mother, Lucille Krenek; brothers and sisters-in-law,
John and Fae Krenek, Joe and Teresa Krenek, Robert Krenek, David and
Patricia Krenek, Fred and Nataly Krenek, Al and Lisa Krenek, James and
Stacy Krenek; sisters and brothers-in-law, Margaret and Charles Giger,
Kathryn and Jim Connally, Elizabeth and Mike Billingsley, Nancy and
Ronnie Pasak, Christine and Chris Craft; numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his father, Alfons Krenek, and his brother
Jerry Krenek.
A rosary will be said at 6 p.m. Sunday, September 22, 2002 at St.
Peter’s Catholic Church with Father Samuel Appiasi officiating.
Interment will follow at St. Peters Catholic Cemetery.
Arrangements are by Taylor Bros. Funeral Home. A00014B2002SP22
The Bay City Tribune, Sunday, September 22, 2002
Melvin Krezer Sr.
March 4, 1928 - May 9, 2016
Graveside services for Melvin Krezer Sr, 88, of Katy, Texas, are scheduled for Sunday May 22, 2016 at 1 p.m., at Germania Cemetery in Lexington, Texas.
Melvin Otto Krezer was born in Lexington, Texas, on March 4, 1928, the son of Ernest Carl and Alma (Frosch) Krezer. He was baptized on March 25, 1928, at St. James Lutheran Church in Lexington, Texas.
Melvin graduated from Lexington High School. He married Merle Darlene Dussetschleger on May 1, 1949 in Houston, Texas. To this union, they were blessed with three children, Melvin, Sheryl and Kathy. Melvin was a mechanic by trade and was the owner and mechanic at Krezer’s Auto Repair in Bay City. After his wife’s passing, he moved to Katy, to be close to his son’s family. He enjoyed wood working, tending his vegetable gardens, fishing in the local lakes and at Matagorda Beach, and spending time with his family.
Melvin passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016, at Grace Care Center in Katy, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; his brother, Ruben Krezer; two sisters, Ella Meyer and Helen Shelton; and a brother-in-law, Ted Meyer.
He is survived by his son, Melvin O. Krezer Jr. and wife Rachel of Katy; two daughters, Sheryl K. Waddey of Plano, and Kathy D. Bodge and husband Chester of Howe; three grandchildren, Laura (Waddey) Walker and husband Blake of Garland, Keith L. Smith of Dallas, and Maria S. Krezer of Katy; one greatgrandchild, Eden Smith of Dallas; brother-in-law, Raymond Shelton of Waco; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice.
Bay City
Tribune,
May 22, 2016
John William Kuntz Jr. - Cedarvale Cemetery, Bay City, Matagorda County, Texas - Photo courtesy of Susie Adkins
Funeral services for Billie Jo Kwadas, 83 of Tickfaw, Louisiana were held at Parklawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
She was born July 27, 1931 in Post, Texas to Ira Earl Perkins and Winnie Bond Perkins and she passed away on July 6, 2015 at her home.
She is survived by her daughters, Patricia Knott and husband Steven, and Carl Sembach and husband Erik; son, Edward Kwadas, Jr. and his companion Ursula Sayers; grandchildren, Stephanie Knott Jones, Dianna Knott Cornish, Courtney Pagan Lutz, SSG. Kevin E. Knott, Taylor Sembach and Olivia Sembach; 11 great-grandchildren; and beloved niece, Sharron Mongeau.
She was preceded in day by her parents; husband, Edward J. Kwadas, Sr.; brother, Bob Perkins; and sister, Elizabeth Edwards.
Palacios Beacon,
July 29, 2015