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Abel, Allan John (1930-2023)
Fort Bend Herald, May 9, 2023:
Allan John Abel, 93, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2023 after a short four-month stay at Oak Haven Assisted Living in Industry, Texas. He was born on January 14, 1930 to Alfred Abel Sr. and Isabella Bolten Abel.
At the age of 24, he was drafted into the Army for the Korean War. With the exception of the two years he spent serving in the Army, Allan lived his entire life on the Abel Farm which has been in the family for 150 years. He started his farming adventures at the age of 13 with a five-acre watermelon crop. At age 16, he quit school to become a full-time farmer. Eventually, he got into the cattle business when he started a feedlot operation. Eighteen years ago, Allan added his hay business to his list of business endeavors. On any given Tuesday, Allan could be found at the Industry Livestock Auction.
Allan was hard-working and independent up until age 92 as he worked his cattle, land, and hay business with the help of Sue Horn. Allan was a lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church of Bellville. He met Dorothy, his perfect helpmate and wife, of 37 years at a singles dance in Needville. Most weekends they could be found on the dance floor and sometimes even with a grandchild in tow. He and Dorothy were members of the Needville, Sealy, and Wallace Dance Clubs. If there were three dances in a weekend in the area, they would be at all three. After Dorothy's stroke, their dancing days came to an end. Allan continued to show his devotion to Dorothy by caring for her and eventually driving 1-2 times a week to spend the day with her in the Needville nursing home. He continued his love for polka dancing by watching Molly B's Polka Party on Saturday evenings in the comfort of his home.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Schultz Abel; step-children, Gary Meyer of Guy, Suzanne (Rob) Mullins of Boling, Glenn Meyer of Wallis, Renee (Scott) McCrea of Argyle; grandchildren, Justin (Katie) Meyer, Nicole Mullins (Corey), Michael Mullins (Heather), Ashley (Brittani) Conti, Cody Meyer, Grant McCrea, Avery McCrea, Morgan Meyer, and Riley McCrea; 8 great-grandchildren; niece, Carole Baezner; and numerous great and great-great-nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Sr. and Isabella Abel; twin brother Alfred Jr.; sisters, Mercedes Graeber and Wilma Abel; and brother-in-law, Lonnie Graeber.
The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to Sue Horn, the many caregivers from Life Changes, Oak Haven Assisted Living, and Brazos Valley Hospice, as well as Bruce Grebe of St. John Lutheran Church who made regular visits to Allan.
The viewing will be Friday, May 12, at Knesek Funeral Home in Bellville, Texas from 5-7 pm. The funeral service will be held Saturday, May 13, at St. John Lutheran Church in Bellville, Texas at 10:30 am.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John Lutheran Church of Bellville.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Knesek Family Funeral Chapel, Bellville, Tx. (979) 865-3121. www.knesekfuneralhome.com.
Abel, Geraldine Frances (Bischoff) (1933-2015)
Geraldine was born on December 12, 1933 to Erwin and Lena (Wittenburg) Bischoff. She was baptized on June 3, 1934 and confirmed on May 16, 1948 at St John's Lutheran Church in Cat Spring. She was married to Charles Lawrence Abel on October 12, 1952 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Bellville. They began their married life residing in Bellville and then moved to Sealy in 1969.
Geraldine was a Girl Scout Leader, Sunday School Teacher, a member of Austin County Home Extension Club, Trinity Lutheran Church Altar Guild, Sons of Hermann, and Texas Sportsman Association.
She worked as a telephone operator, cashier at Lockwood's Grocery, receptionist at The Sealy News, and note clerk at First National Bank.
Geraldine enjoyed playing 88 dominoes with a group of ladies from Bellville for over 45 years. She was an avid Skip-Bo card player with her grandchildren. She loved crocheting, quilting with her special friend and neighbor, Mary Jurecka, and gardening.
She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Charles; daughters, Debra Sue and husband, Ken Horwedel, Loyce Ann Pacher, and Patti Kim and husband, Carl Sebesta; grandchildren, David Horwedel and wife, Lainie, Lisa Cockroft and husband, Cassie, Leslie Pacher, Jessica Pacher, Katie Sebesta, and Adam Sebesta; great-grandchildren, Cody Cockroft, Luke Cockroft, Charles Horwedel, and Evi Horwedel; sisters, Jeanette Kollatschny, and Linda and husband, Richard Clayton; mother-in-law, Lillie Abel Bosse; sister-in-law, Dolores Fojt and Joy Mahaffey; and brother-in-law, Travis and wife, Diane Abel; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her beloved parents; infant sister; father-in-law, Leonard Abel; step father-in-law, Raymond Bosse; son-in-law, Donald Pacher; and brothers-in-law, Gilbert Kollatschny and Robert Fojt.
Pallbearers are Scott Abel, Greg Brown, Chris Clayton, Todd Froebel, Kevin Mersmann, George Opela, and honorary pallbearers, Herbert Kollatschny, C.F. "Buck" Kollman, and Otto Riechardt Jr.
After a long battle with cancer, Geraldine left her loved ones on August 14, 2015. Her family would like to thank the caregivers at MD Anderson Hospital and Brazos Valley Hospice for their care of this beloved woman.
Visitation is at Trinity Lutheran Church, Sealy, Monday, August 17, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.; the service is at Trinity Lutheran Church Tuesday, August 18, at 10:00 a.m., with Pastor Bersche officiating. Interment is in the Sealy City Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Knesek Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, Brazos Valley Hospice, or a charity of your choice.
Abel, Robert William (1940-2005)
Memorial services for Robert William Abel, 65, of Bellville, were held Tuesday, July 19th at 10 a.m. from Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel with Mr. Harold Ross officiating.
Abel died Thursday, July 14th.
He was born in Waco to parents Arnold C. and Edna (Zube) Abel. He was raised in the Bellville area and attended Bellville Schools, Blinn Junior College, the University of Texas at Austin and received his Masters degree in Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. Robert was an engineer for NASA until retiring to Bellville.
Abel is survived by daughter Susan Ray of Houston, son William Abel II and wife Dawn of Bellville, granddaughter Crystal Taylor and great grandchild Tristen Taylor, brothers Richard and Albert Abel and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents Arnold and Edna Abel.
Services are under the direction of Knesek Family Funeral Chapels.
Source: Bellville Times
Submitted by: Joy Neely
Abel, William Ray "Butch" (1951-2005)
William Ray "Butch" Abel was born Jan. 23, 1951 in Bellville, the son of Raymond John and Adele Meyer Abel.
He grew up and attended school in Bellville graduating from Bellville High School in 1969.
In 1973, he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Agronomy from Texas A&M University.
On Feb. 2, 1974, Butch was united in marriage with Sandra King at St. John Lutheran Church in Bellville. Butch and Sandy made their home in Bellville.
Butch was employed as a gas measurement technician. He enjoyed golf, hunting and hanging out with friends at the Kenney Store. He also enjoyed barbecuing and cooking for the numerous local celebrations and fund raisers.
An active member of St. John, Butch belonged to the Lutheran Brotherhood and the Men In Mission, and played softball with the church league.
He was also a member of Woodmen of the World and the Austin County Go Texan Committee for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.
Butch passed away Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005 at the age of 54.
He is survived by his wife Sandra King of Bellville; 2 daughters Nikki Abel of Bellville and Kacie Thuesen and her husband Michael, of Cat Spring; mother Adele Abel; sisters Doris Hagen and her husband James, and Jeanette Krolczyk and her husband Will, all of Bellville; mother-in-law and father-in-law Clarence and Doris King of Bellville; sisters-in-law Margie Mahlmann and her husband Don of Bellville and Brenda Cutler and her husband Phillip of Alief and numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends.
Butch was preceded in death by his father.
Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. Monday. Sept. 12, 2005 at the Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel in Bellville. Funeral Service was held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2005 at St. John Lutheran Church with Pastor Jennie Jones and Pastor David Henske officiating.
Interment followed in the Oak Knoll Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Marcinkiewicz, Mike Mueller, Stanley Jackson, Gregg Lange, Don Luedke and David Woods. Honorary pallbearers were Michael Thuesen, James Hagen, Will Krolczyk, Don Mahlmann and Phillip Cutler.
In lieu of usual remembrances, friends who wish may make memorial gifts to either St. John Lutheran Church. Hospice Brazos Valley or to the charity of their choice.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Schmidt Funeral Home in Bellville.
Source: Bellville Times
Submitted by: Joy Neely
Abell, Elsie (Kopecky) (1912-2003)
Bellville Times
Funeral services for Elsie Abell, 91, of Sealy were held Sunday, Nov. 9, 2003 at 1:30 p.m. at Immaculate Conception Cemetery with Rev. Peter Conaty officiating.
The former Miss Elsie Kopecky was born to parents Frank and Louise Minks Kopecky in Wallis. She was raised in Wallis and attended Wallis Public School. Mrs. Abell was owner of the Hitching Post Restaurant in Galveston, Granny's Place Restaurant in Sealy, and later in her life worked at the Sealy Independent School District in the cafeteria. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Sealy.
Mrs. Abell died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2003 in Angleton.
Survivors include her grandchildren and spouses, Susan Conaty and Peter of West Columbia, and David Johnson and Beth of Lake Jackson, brother George Kopecky of Call, Texas, great grandchildren Luke, Benjamin and Tallie Johnson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Loise Kopecky, husbands Martin Hansen and John Abell, daughter Betty Johnson and sister Louise Hartman.
Funeral services were held under the direction of the Kenesek Family Funeral
Chapel in Sealy.
Posted by Joy Neely
Acebo, Lena (Ferron) (1920-2014)
Bellville Times
Lena Ferron Acebo, 93, left this earth to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, on Nov. 22, 2014. Lena was born in Clifton, Kansas on Dec. 25, 1920, to Ben and Aldeah (LeBlanc) Ferron.
She was preceded in death by her parents, all of her siblings: Adelaide, Edna, Paul, Pauline, Rose Mary, and Roland, and her husband, John Acebo who passed away on Oct. 20, 2000. She is survived by nieces Rose Marie Turner of Las Vegas, NV, Luella Schultz of Knoxville, TN, and Mary Ann. She is also survived by John’s nephews Charlie, Roy, Richard and Robert Acebo and nieces, Mickie, Nickie, and Rose Marie as well as many great nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind close friends and neighbors, Dewayne and Catherine Burger, Don and Janet Allphin, Janice Brown and friends from her church family.
Lena grew up on a farm in Kansas. She often reminisced about things that happened as a child growing up in a large family in rural life. On April 10, 1944 she married John Acebo in Beatrice, Nebraska. Soon after, they moved to Houston, Texas where they lived and worked for many years. In 1980, after retirement, they moved to Bellville where they were one of the original home owners on Machemehl Drive in the Meadows Subdivision. Lena lived in this home, which she loved, for 34 years.
Although Lena and Johnny had no children of their own, there were young children they loved and nurtured. This was something Lena was proud of. She often talked of the Burger girls: Vickie, Robin, Brenda, Deanne, DeLayne, and Crissy; Christine, Tracy, and Kimberly Acebo; Jason Acebo; Jennifer and Rick Acebo, Debbie and Denise Acebo and Daryl Allphin. She watched them all grow up and often spoke of their accomplishments and their children. Some of these she kept as small children. She also derived great joy from seeing little Livia Marshall and Connor and Callie Allphin.
Lena was a devoted member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Bellville. She cherished the times she could be at church and appreciated so much the hugs and handshakes from fellow parishoners and friends who made the effort to do so. It made her feel good, especially in these last few years. She especially appreciated those who came to her home to give her communion. Thank you to B. J. Gutowsky, Marilyn Zaskoda and Jackie Stewart for your extra care of Lena!
Lena lived a very independent life right up to the end, still living at home until her death. In spite of poor eyesight and hearing, Lena wanted to do for herself as much as she could. She wanted to be on good terms with everyone and tried to see the best in things. She believed that worrying about things did no good, especially things you cannot do anything about. Her faith was strong and carried her through many hard times in her widowed years.
She had a special laugh and a twinkle in her eye that was the signature of her spirit and personality. We will miss her, but we know she is in a better place and happy to be back with her family and loved ones again.
Visitation was noon-1:30 on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014, with a Rosary at 1:30 and funeral service at 2 p.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Bellville. Interment was in Oak Knoll Cemetery in Bellville. Pallbearers were Dewayne Burger, Roy Acebo. Richard Acebo, Don Allphin, Chase Marshall and Daryl Allphin.
Memorials in Lena’s memory may be made to Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Bellville or a charity of your choice.
Posted by Bruce White
Ackley, Mary Ann (Barton) (1953-2014)
Bellville Times
Mary passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at Hermann Memorial Hospital in Katy.
She suffered from complications from a recent surgery.
Mary was the President and CEO of Industry Telephone and Industry I-Net.
Mary's permanent address was Industry but loved her second home in Matagorda, Texas.
Mary had a heart as big as the State of Texas and contributed to so many organizations and was a big supporter of the Bellville St. Joseph's Hospital in Bellville.
She had a great love for all her family and animals of all shapes and sizes.
Survivors include Children: Robin and Harold Marek of New Ulm, Sheila and Curt Raeke of Industry, Larry Ackley of Cedar Creek & Michelle Ackley (Wife of the late Mark Ackley) of Industry. Her sister and brother-in-law Kathy & Victor Kucera of Industry, her sister & brother-in-law Karen & Sam Restivo of Matagorda, and brother & sister-in-law Dick & Betty Barton of Columbus. Sister-in-law Dorris Ann Barton of Bay City, Her Grandchildren Reese & Melissa Raeke, Anthony Raeke, Braden Raeke, Mason Marek, Taylar lar, Cameron Marek, Garrett Ackley, Alysa Ackley, Nicholas Ackley, Allison Ackley, & Chris Ackley. Great Grandchildren are Rylen Marek, Willow Marek, and Gunner Raeke. She had many devoted nieces and nephews and her very special dogs Tiffany and Lollie.
Funeral Services will be as follows: Viewing on Sunday, July 27 at Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church of Bellville from 4-7 p.m., Wake Service beginning at 7 p.m. at the Church.
Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 2 at Sts. Peter & Paul Church of Bellville.
Burial immediately following at New Ulm Cemetery, New Ulm.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bellville Hospital Foundation ER Expansion Campaign,
P.O. Box 977, Bellville, Texas 77418.
Posted by Joy Neely
Acock, Alvin L., Sr. (1925-2005)
Alvin L. Acock, Sr., born Sept. 6, 1925 in Chapel Hill, Washington County, Texas, died Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2005 in Houston.
Mr. Acock retired as General Sales Manager after 44 years from Borden Inc., Ice Cream Division, and ten years with American Alloy Steel.
He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Billie; sons, Randy and wife Beverly, Al, Jr. and wife Norma; daughters, Brenda Lucas and husband Larry, and Suzie Cornelisse and husband Jack; nine grandchildren, Skylar, Matt, Joe, Kristen, Amanda, Jake, Lisa, Laura, and William; one great granddaughter, Mason; and two sisters, Nettie Mae Manning and husband Herman, and Kathryn Curry and husband Carl.
Alvin was a Christian and member of First Baptist Church, Sealy; Sealy Chamber of Commerce; Blue Blazers; and lifetime member of the Reagan Masonic Lodge #1307, the Austin County Livestock Show, and The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
A funeral service was held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6, 2005 in the chapel of Memorial Oaks Funeral Home with Rev. Corey Agricola and Rev. Kelli Agricola officiating. Interment followed in Memorial Oaks Cemetery.
Source: Bellville Times
Submitted by: Joy Neely
Acock, Milton Leroy (1920-2005)
Graveside services for Milton Leroy Acock, 85, of Bellville, were held Sunday, Sept. 18, 2005 at 2 p.m. from Buckhorn Cemetery in Buckhorn with the Rev. John Scruggs officiating.
Born in Chappell Hill, Milton was the son of Elmer and Minnie Pearl (Perkins) Acock. He was raised in Chappell Hill, Buckhorn and the Bellville area and attended Buckhorn schools.
Milton worked as a custodian at Lubbock Schools and attended Buckhorn Full Gospel Church.
Milton Leroy Acock died Thursday, Sept. 15, 2005 in Bellville.
He is survived by his daughter Gwen Metzig and husband Bill of Lubbock; sons Melvin Acock and wife Shirley of Hempstead, Don Acock and wife Linda of Columbia, Mo.; stepchildren Les Fulgham and wife Betty of Houston and Ellen Wright and wife Ronnie of Tulsa, Okla.; grandchildren John Burke, Mike and Holly Metzig, Eddie Metzig, Shannon and Jesse Amelunke, Erin Acock, Brian Acock; great grandchildren Loren, John Aaron, Taylor, Megan and Madison.
Preceded in death by his parents Elmer and Minnie Pearl Acock, mother of his children Margaret Ann Thompson, wife Sallie Acock, brother Louin Acock and sister Opal Koldenhoven.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of Knesek Family Funeral Chapels in Bellville.
Source: Bellville Times
Submitted by: Joy Neely
Acock, Sallie (Hamilton) (1917-2003)
Bellville Times
August 2003
Funeral services for Sallie Hamilton Acock, 85, of Bellville, Texas were held Saturday, August 2, 2003 at 10 a.m. from Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jeff English officiating, Interment was at Buckhorn Cemetery in Buckhorn, Texas.
Born in Donie, Freestone County, Texas, Sallie was the daughter of James David and Katie Mae (Helmer) Hamilton.
She was raised in Shiro (Grimes Co.) and attended Shiro Schools. Sallie married Leslie Leo Fulghan September 23, 1931 with ceremony in Anderson, Texas. Mr. Fulghan died July 8, 1941 in a truck accident. She then moved to Navasota, Texas and to Bellville 28 years ago when she married Milton Acock February 14, 1975 in Navasota, Texas on Valentines Day. Sallie was a waitress at Colonial Cafe in Navasota and then in Hempstead. Mrs. Acock was a member of Buckhorn Church.
Sallie Beene Acock died Thursday, July 31, 2003 in Bellville, Texas.
Her survivors are her husband Milton Acock of Bellville, daughters and sons-in-law Ellen and Ronnie Wright of Tulsa, OK, Gwen and Bill Metzig of Lubbock, sons and daughters-in-law Leslie L. and Betty Fulgham of Houston, Melvin and Shirley Acock of Hempstead, Texas, Donnie and Linda Acock of Columbia, Missouri, eleven grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents, James David and Katie Mae Hamilton, first husband Leslie Leo Fulghan and son Michael Cole.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of Knesek Family Funeral Chapel, Bellville, Texas.
Posted by Joy Neely
Adamek, Libuse (Jezek) (1890-1975)
Mrs. Lubuse Jezek Adamek, age 84, and for years a member of the Wesley Brethren Church, died February 19, 1975 at Brenham, Texas. She was born December 6, 1890 at Wesley, Texas. Married November 29, 1911 to Steve Adamek. Is survived by one child and three grandchildren and two brothers. Services were on February 20, 1975 from the Wesley Brethren Church with burial in Wesley Brethren cemetery. Minister Gordon Hejl
Adams, Eugene Eldridge "Gene" (1958-2003)
Bellville Times
4-24-03
Funeral services for Gene Adams, 44, of Sealy were held on Monday, April 21, 2003 at 4 p.m. from Trinity Lutheran Church in Sealy with Rev. Dale Leland officiating. Interment was at Sealy Cemetery in Sealy. Serving as pallbearers for the service were Alan Boehm, Carl Sebesta, Brad Boehm, Marc Manning, Bill Blume and Wayne Ashorn.
Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Eugene Eldreidge Adams was the son of Leonard W. and Jean Johnson Adams. He graduated from Lamar High School in Houston, and in 1981 graduated from Southwest Texas State University.
On August 7, 1982, Gene and the former Miss Jean Olsovsky were married with ceremony held in Sweethome, Texas. Gene was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sealy, the Sealy Lions Club and Texas Trophy Hunters. He was aTrustee and an elder for Trinity Lutheran Church, volunteered with the Boy Scouts, and coached with the Sealy Little League. He worked as an Agent Rep. for a Title Insurance Company.
Gene Adams died Thursday, April 17, 2003 in Sealy, Texas.
Survived by his wife Jean Adams of Sealy and his father and mother Leonard and Jean Adams of Houston, son Andy Adams of Sealy and his sister and brother-in-law Sheri and Marsh Noland of San Antonio, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church Youth Group, 402 Atchison, Sealy, Texas 77474 or to the charity of your choice.
Funeral services under the direction of Knesek Family Funeral Chapels, Sealy, Texas.
Posted by Joy Neely
Adams, Jean Louise (Olsovsky) (1959-2012)
Jean Louise Olsovsky Adams, age 53, passed away peacefully at her home in Bryan, TX on June 28, 2012. After a 3 year battle with cancer, the Lord decided to take Jean to her eternal home in heaven. Born April 25, 1959 in Alice Texas, to Louis and Marion Olsovsky, she attended Yoakum High School and graduated from Southwest Texas State in 1981.
On August 7, 1982, she married Eugene Adams. In 1988, Jean and Eugene were blessed with the birth of their son, Andrew Joseph Adams. She lived in Sealy and worked at Sealy High School from 1982-2006. Jean then moved to Hempstead and worked at Hempstead High School until retiring in 2011.
Jean was a long time member of Trinity Lutheran Church of Sealy. Jean touched the lives of many people with her warm smile and heart of compassion. She maintained her trademark sense of humor and continued to exhibit her devout faith all the way to the end. She never left the presence of anyone without saying "God is good, all the time."
Survivors include son, Andy Adams and wife, Shelby, of Bryan; father, Louis Olsovsky of Yoakum; brother, Jim Olsovsky and wife, Tricia, of Cypress; sister, Janet Pfost and husband, Lyle, of Hempstead; sister, Judy Olsovsky of Yoakum; sister, Mary Tinney and husband, Skeeter, of Alice; nephews, Brian Lewis and wife, Donna, of Seguin, Toby Grubert and wife, Marci, of Katy, Todd Grubert of Yoakum; nieces, Kim Hayes and husband, John, of Lake City, SC, Jennifer Baldwin and husband, Ryan, of Sugar Land; in-laws, Leonard and Jean Adams of Sealy; friends, Glen and Casey Killough of Wharton, Gail Schroeder of Navasota, Becky Patek of Bryan, Alan and Jeanie Boehm of Sealy, Carl and Patti Sebesta of Sealy; dogs, Bud, Emmy; and cat, CK.
Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Adams; mother, Marion Olsovsky; grandparents, Louis and Frances Olsovsky; and grandparents, Bertram and Myrtle Burns.
Andy and Shelby would like to thank her devoted family and caregivers who were by her side until the end. They beautifully escorted Jean to heaven, where she met her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are welcome in memory of Jean Adams at Brazos Fellowship Church (Imagine More Building Fund), 226 Southwest Pkwy. East, College Station, TX 77840.
Aguado, Donna (1958-2024)
Donna Aguado passed away on April 13, 2024, at the age of sixty-five in Katy, Texas. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend to many.
Donna was born in Monte Vista, Colorado on November 5, 1958, to Claude Trujillo and Vertina Hernandez. Donna married Valeriano Aguado on March 6, 1977. They started their life together in Colorado and years later made the decision to move to Texas, where they raised eight children together.
One of Donna’s greatest joys was spending time with her family. She loved movie nights with her grandkids, playing board games, doing word searches, shopping, and spending time outdoors. She enjoyed sitting around telling stories about her life and listening to music. She had a big heart and loved everyone that came in her path. Donna will be greatly missed. We are grateful for every moment spent with her and every memory made.
Donna is survived by her husband of forty-seven years, Valeriano, her children, Josephine Aguado, Mary Aguado, Valerie Leon (Octavio), Kristie Rodriguez (Chris), Daniel Aguado, Michelle Aguado (Christopher), David Aguado (Deserit), and Alexander Aguado, her brothers, Leonard Trujillo and Anthony Martinez, and her sisters Ernestine Leblanc and Brenda Trujillo, twenty-six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and countless other loved ones.
Donna is preceded in death by her parents, Claude Trujillo and Vertina Hernandez, sister Anita Garcia, nephew Joseph Trujillo, Aunt Joanne Sanz, and great-granddaughter Ahlani Lozano.
Funeral services for Donna Aguado will be held on Friday, April 26, 2024, at Immaculate Conception Church located at 600 Fourth Street in Sealy at 1:00 pm. Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 25 from 5:00-7:00 at Knesek Funeral Home located at 768 4th Street in Sealy.
*In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Immaculate Conception Church in Sealy.
Aguilar, Viviano (1944-2022)
Aguilar Viviano
12-Jan.-1944
20-Nov.-2022
obit pending
Guard. Angel Cath. Cem.
Knesek Funeral Home
Aguinaga, Joe Porfirio (1958-2023)
NAME: Joe Porfirio Aguinaga
BIRTH: Jan. 13, 1958
DEATH: Dec. 29, 2023
PARENTS: Porfirio & Catarina (Valles) Aguinaga
SPOUSE: Maria (Belen) Aguinaga
CHILDREN: Jessie Aguinaga, George Aguinaga, Josephine Aguinaga
CEMETERY: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
FUNERAL HOME: Knesek Family Funeral Chapel
Ahrens, Wilhelm (Houston) (1854-1932)
Nee: Houston
Wed: (1) Wilbert Kesee, Sr., 1966, (2) Charles Broussard 1990
Ch: Diane, Wilbert, Jr., Robert, Jolanda, Nina
Albert, Carl (1836-1913)
Death of a Pioneer Citizen
Mr. C. Albert of Bleiblerville, died at his home there on the night of Monday, April 14, after an illness of only one day. He was a member of one of the best known German families of our county, a family that has always been prominent in public matters pertaining to their section. Mr. Albert, himself, has lived his life in the confidence and esteem of his fellow men, and died regretted by many friends.
He is survived by the following children: Paul, Ed and Hermann Albert of Bleiblerville; Otto Albert of Sealy; Henry Albert of Burlington; Mrs. John Reichle of Welcome and Mrs. T. C. Gruesen of San Angelo.
Interment was made at the Welcome cemetery, yesterday, Wednesday, a great number being present at the services which were conducted by Rev. Aug. Beteit and Prof. Theodore Buehring.""Friede seiner Asche."" (God rest his soul)
Obituary from The Bellville Times, April 17, 1913, page 1
Alexander, Margaret (Hale) (1912-2003)
Bellville Times
May 28, 2003
Funeral services for Margaret Alexander formerly of Bellville, were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2003 at Davis-Morris Funeral Home Chapel.
Officiating was Dwight Whitsett assisted by David Harris and Paul McClung. Interment was at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 29, 2003 in Alexander Cemetery, Yoakum, Texas.
Mrs. Alexander was born August 29, 1912 in Grapevine, Texas the daughter of Paul and Susan Hale. In August 1978 she married Warren Amus Alexander in Houston, Texas. She was a member of Fourth and Stewart Church of Christ, and was an executive assistant at Western Geophysical for 38 years.
Mrs. Margaret Alexander, 90, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2003 in Brownwood Regional Medical Center.
She is survived by sisters Pauline Hubbard and husband Cecil of Claude, Texas, Lu Whitsett and husband Ben of Brownwood, Texas, Laverne Nippert and husband Bill of Mobile, Alabama, sister-in-law Trudy Hale of Stillwater, Oklahoma, stepchildren Dale Alexander and wife Doris of Ft. Collins, Colorado, Dave Alexander and wife Sandy of Austin, Texas, Annette Bird and husband Bruce of Katy, numerous grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Preceded in death by her husband Warren Alexander, her parents Paul and Susan Hale and brother Donald Hale.
Davis-Morris Funeral Homes in Brownwood Texas was in charge of the arrangements.
Posted by Joy Neely
Allcorn, Elijah P (1770-1844)
Elijah Allcorn (Alcorn), early settler, was born about 1769 in the area of present York County, South Carolina. He may have been the son of James and Catherine Allcorn. Early in life he moved to Georgia, and between 1793 and 1800 he served in the Georgia State Militia as an infantryman under Capt. John Hodge. Sometime in the 1790s he married Nancy (Hodge?); they had six children. Allcorn resided in Georgia as late as 1816 and was listed in the Illinois state census in 1818. He took his family to Texas in December 1821 as one of Stephen F. Austin's Old Three Hundred. On January 1, 1822, Allcorn was with the group that camped on a stream they named New Year Creek, in an area between the sites of present Independence and Brenham. Allcorn received title to 1 ½ sitios and a labor of land now in Fort Bend, Washington, and Waller counties on July 10, 1824. He brought in freight for the settlers at San Felipe de Austin, participated in local elections, served on a jury in 1825, and acted as road supervisor. The census of Austin's colony in March 1826 indicated that he was a farmer and stock raiser aged over fifty, with a household including his wife, four sons, a daughter, and two servants. In 1835 he signed a petition requesting the organization of Washington Municipality. In May 1840 he filed a mortgage-foreclosure suit in Harris County. Allcorn died on March 21, 1844, in Washington County.
Allen, Donald Quinton "The Geezer" (1946-2018)
Donald "The Geezer" Allen, 72 of Sealy, passed away in his home on Tuesday, September 25, 2018. On July 25, 1946, Donald was born to parents Lloyd and Mary Allen in Uvalde, Texas. He grew up in San Antonio, Texas. In 1983, on May 27th, Donald married Wanda in Sealy, Texas. Donald spent most of his life working construction.
Donald leaves his loving wife, Wanda Allen; daughters, Carla and husband, Skip Faulkner, and Natasha and husband, Jay Brown; sons, Larry and wife, Sherry Knapp, Mike and wife, Kristy Knapp; and his brother and sister-in-law, Denton and Mary Allen; and numerous grandchildren.
Donald is preceded in death by his son, Donald Allen, Jr.; parents, Lloyd and Mary; and brothers, George Allen, Melvin Allen, Jesse Allen, Jake Miller.
A graveside service was held on Saturday, September 29, 2018, at 3 pm at Sealy Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Bryant Schiller, Steven Moore, Darren Brandes, Destry Brobston, Michael Khan, and Tony Perez. Honorary pallbearers were Steven Allen and Leonard Vallarreal.
Allen, Etta C (Sumrow, Johnson) (1874-1939)
Etta was the daughter of Robert W. and Nancy Newman Warren Sumrow who died in Hunt Co., TX, and the granddaughter of Philip Hugh and Sarah P. Wood Warren who are buried in Gibson Co., TN. Etta first married Ben Johnson 12/24/1893 in Pulaski Co., Arkansas. After his death, she married Arthur Willie Allen.
Allen, John W. (1843-1921)
The Houston Post, September 24, 1921:
John Allen, an old resident of Sealy, died here at the home of his son, Arthur Allen, September 21. Mr. Allen was born July 3, 1843.
He is survived by six children, namely, Mrs. John McKinney of Missouri, Mrs. Amy McCullan of Waco, Miss Elmer Allen of Terrell, Fred Allen of Houston, Hugh Allen of Wichita Falls, and Arthur Allen of this place.
The funeral occurred Thursday afternoon, with interment in Sealy Cemetery.
Allen, Martin C. (1780-1837)
Martin Allen, early settler and a member of Stephen F. Austin's Old Three Hundred, was born in Kentucky in what is now Newport on November 28, 1780, son of Benjamin Allen. He married Elizabeth Vice in Campbell County, Kentucky, on September 24, 1804; the couple had ten children. By 1810 he, his wife, and three children were living in Old Attakapas District, Louisiana, and in 1811 he was appointed justice of the peace in Opelousas Parish, Louisiana.
In 1812 Allen, his father, a brother Hiram, and a nephew joined the Gutiérrez-Magee expedition in an unsuccessful effort to wrest Texas from Spain. Allen's father, brother, and nephew were killed at the battle of Medina the following year, but Allen, who was in Louisiana on a recruiting mission, survived. By 1817 he and his family were living in Arkansas Territory. A year or two later he settled at Flat Lick in northwest Louisiana. He was living in Allen's Settlement, Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, in 1821, when be joined Stephen F. Austin.
By December 22, 1821, Allen was building a cabin and planting a garden on the Colorado River. When he returned to the United States for his wife and eight children, he found his wife too ill to move. He wrote Austin in March 1822 indicating his intention to return to Texas and asking approval of his land title. He was given title to a sitio of land now in Wharton County in July 1824. When his wife's illness continued, Allen sent his two oldest sons to Texas by November 1824 to plant a crop. Sometime after May 12, 1825, and before the census of March 1826, Allen arrived in Texas with his wife and seven children. In April and May 1826 he was in a volunteer company fighting the Tonkawa Indians. He was living in Mina Municipality in January 1827, when he signed resolutions of loyalty to Mexico and opposition to the Fredonian Rebellion.
The ayuntamiento of San Felipe de Austin made Allen a road supervisor in February 1830 and in April 1830 granted him the right to operate a ferry across Buffalo Bayou opposite Harrisburg. Allen was fifth regidor and a member of the ayuntamiento in February 1832; in June 1832 he signed the call for the Convention of 1832. In December 1837 the Congress elected him associate land commissioner for Austin County.
He died at his home, Eight Mile Point, on December 20, 1837, and was buried in the Allen-Johnston family cemetery. James B. and Elizabeth Allen, his administrators, were ordered by the probate court of Austin County to sell his residence and perishable goods. In 1993 a Texas historical marker in Allen's memory was erected in Austin County.
Alley, Abraham "Abram" (1803-1862)
Abraham (sometimes Abram) Alley, early settler, son of Thomas and Catherine (Baker) Alley, was born on October 22, 1803, in Missouri. He traveled to Texas in the spring of 1822, accompanied by two of his brothers, John C. and Thomas V. Alley. He landed on Galveston Island and journeyed on foot to the Fort Bend settlement on the Brazos River but later settled on the Colorado River, where another brother, Rawson Alley, had located in 1821. The Alley family, of French Huguenot descent, had been friends of the family of Stephen F. Austin in Missouri. A fourth brother to Abraham, William Alley, immigrated to Texas in 1824. That year Abraham Alley took part in a campaign against the Waco and Tawakoni Indians. In 1825 he was reported as a farmer in Stephen F. Austin's colony. He was a member of an 1829 expedition against the Indians in the San Saba area. On April 26, 1835, Abraham Alley married Nancy Millar, daughter of Texas pioneers John and Elizabeth (Payne) Millar. The Alleys had five children. On June 17, 1835, Alley and his wife applied for land on the Atascosito Road north of the Colorado River. During the Texas Revolution he enlisted as a volunteer guard under Capt. William Walker. He was assigned to escort women and children to the Trinity River and did not participate in any battles. For his service, February 20 to May 20, 1836, he was awarded several hundred acres of land in Leon County. In December 1837 he was appointed president of the Colorado County committee on the state land bill. In 1840, he declared for tax purposes that he had title to 3,800 acres of land, with 4,444 acres under survey, and that he also had four slaves, seventy-five cattle, and one horse. In 1850 he owned seven slaves and in 1860, fourteen. Alley died May 16, 1862, and was buried in the family cemetery. His wife died on October 28, 1893.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: John Henry Brown, Indian Wars and Pioneers of Texas (Austin: Daniell, 1880; reprod., Easley, South Carolina: Southern Historical Press, 1978). Evelyn M. Carrington, ed., Women in Early Texas (Austin: Pemberton Press, 1975). Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Founders and Patriots of the Republic of Texas (Austin, 1963-). Daughters of the Republic of Texas, Muster Rolls of the Texas Revolution (Austin, 1986). J. H. Kuykendall, "Reminiscences of Early Texans," Quarterly of the Texas State Historical Association 6-7 (January, April, July 1903). Thomas L. Miller, Bounty and Donation Land Grants of Texas, 1835-1888 (Austin: University of Texas Press, 1967). Annie Doom Pickrell, Pioneer Women in Texas (Austin: Steck, 1929). Telegraph and Texas Register, December 16, 1837. Vertical Files, Barker Texas History Center, University of Texas at Austin.
Alley, John Christopher (1801-1823)
John C. Alley, one of the Old Three Hundred, was the son of Catherine (Baker) and Thomas Alley. He immigrated to Texas from Missouri in the spring of 1822 with his brothers Abraham and Thomas V. Alley. A fourth brother, Rawson Alley, had moved to the Austin colony the year before, and a fifth, William A. Alley, Jr., joined them in the winter of 1824. The three brothers sailed from New Orleans on the schooner James Lawrence and landed on the west end of Galveston Island. They proceeded on foot up the Brazos River to the Fort Bend settlement and from there to the Atascosito Crossing of the Colorado, where they settled on the east side of the river. During the fall of 1822 or the winter of 1822–23, while canoeing up the Colorado, Alley, John C. Clark, and another man were attacked by a band of Karankawa Indians near the mouth of Skull Creek, and Alley and the third man were killed. The party of Indians also attacked and severely wounded Robert Brotherton. A group of Austin colonists tracked and defeated the Indian party near the scene of Alley's death. On May 16, 1827, Alley's estate was awarded a sitio (Spanish for ""site"") of land now in Fayette County.
Burial details not found.
Bio from https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/alley-john-c.
Alley, Rawson (1793-1833)
Rawson Alley, pioneer settler and public official, the oldest son of Thomas Alley and his first wife, was born about 1796. He migrated in 1821 from Missouri to Texas, where, over the next three years, he was joined by his half-brothers John C., Abraham, Thomas V., and William Alley. In 1823 he joined a party, including Stephen F. Austin, the Baron de Bastrop, and several slaves, in surveying 170 acres on the Colorado River intended as the site of the headquarters of the Austin colony and capital of Colorado Municipality. Although the capital was instead established at San Felipe de Austin, settlement begun on the original site soon grew into the town of Columbus. As one of the Austin colony's Old Three Hundred Alley received title to a league and a half of land on both banks of the Colorado River, five miles below Columbus in what is now Colorado County. The 1823 census of the Colorado District describes him as a carpenter and joiner, and census reports of 1825 and 1826 list him as a surveyor and a single man twenty-five to forty years of age. An election of militia officials was held at his home in March 1825, and in 1826 he was a captain of militia in command of an attack against Waco and Tawakoni Indians. He was a member of the first electoral assembly held at San Felipe de Austin in 1828 and that year was elected sÃndico procurador. In August 1830 he was appointed to collect subscriptions for a fund to supply an army to be organized against a possible invasion, and in November of that year he announced as a candidate for sheriff. He was again sÃndico in February 1832, and in June, as a member of the ayuntamiento, he signed the call for the Convention of 1832.qv He died before October 7, 1833, when William B. Travis examined his will and wrote the petition for the admission of his heirs, Abraham and William Alley and Cynthia Alley Daniels.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Eugene C. Barker, ed., The Austin Papers (3 vols., Washington: GPO, 1924-28). Colorado County Historical Commission, Colorado County Chronicles from the Beginning to 1923 (2 vols., Austin: Nortex, 1986). William Barret Travis, Diary, ed. Robert E. Davis (Waco: Texian Press, 1966).
From Handbook of Texas Online
Alley, Thomas Valentine, Jr. (1798-1826)
Thomas V. Alley, one of Stephen F. Austin's Old Three Hundred colonists, was the son of Catherine (Baker) and Thomas Alley. He left Missouri in the spring of 1822 with his brothers, Abraham and John C. Alley. Carrying letters and supplies for Austin, he and his brothers arrived at Galveston by way of New Orleans on the schooner James Lawrence and traveled to the Atascosito Crossing of the Colorado River, where other members of the Alley family settled. Alley posted bond as constable of the Colorado District in January 1824; he and his brother William A. Alley, Jr., received title to a league of land now in Brazoria County on July 29, 1824. The Austin colony census of 1826 listed Thomas Alley as a farmer, single and aged between twenty-five and forty. During the spring of 1826, while on a campaign against the Waco and Tonkawa Indians, Alley was crossing the Colorado River when he fell from his horse and drowned.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Eugene C. Barker, ed., The Austin Papers (3 vols., Washington: GPO, 1924-28). Lester G. Bugbee, ""The Old Three Hundred: A List of Settlers in Austin's First Colony,"" Quarterly of the Texas State Historical Association 1 (October 1897). J. H. Kuykendall, ""Reminiscences of Early Texans,"" Quarterly of the Texas State Historical Association 6-7 (January, April, July 1903).
The following, adapted from the Chicago Manual of Style, 15th edition, is the preferred citation for this article.
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Alley, William A. (1800-1869)
William A. Alley, one of Stephen F. Austin' Old Three Hundred colonists, the son of Catherine (Baker) and Thomas Alley, was born in Missouri in either 1799 or 1800. He moved to Texas in 1824 to join his brothers John C., Thomas V., Rawson, and Abraham Alley, who lived near the Colorado River. With his brother Thomas, he received title to a league of land now in Brazoria County in July 1824. The 1825 census for the Colorado District listed Alley as a farmer and stockman. He was probably the same William Alley who received bounty lands for service in the Texas army from about April 11 to July 11, 1836, and from June 26 to September 26, 1836. He was one of a nine-member committee of Colorado County citizens who nominated James Pinckney Henderson for governor in 1845. Alley, who never married, died at his home in Alleyton on August 15, 1869.
BIBLIOGRAPHY: Eugene C. Barker, ed., The Austin Papers (3 vols., Washington: GPO, 1924-28). Lester G. Bugbee, "The Old Three Hundred: A List of Settlers in Austin's First Colony," Quarterly of the Texas State Historical Association 1 (October 1897). Dallas Herald, September 4, 1869. Thomas L. Miller, Bounty and Donation Land Grants of Texas, 1835-1888 (Austin: University of Texas Press, 1967). Annie Doom Pickrell, Pioneer Women in Texas (Austin: Steck, 1929). Telegraph and Texas Register, June 7, 1843. Texas National Register, November 15, 1845.
From Handbook of Texas Online
Alsbury, Charles Grandison (1795-1828)
Charles Grundison Alsbury, one of Stephen F. Austin's Old Three Hundred colonists, was in Texas in company with Addison Harrison in August 1822, when some of the immigrants who came on the Lively found them on the Brazos River. Alsbury took part in a colony election in April 1824 and became a partner of his brothers James Harvey and Horace A. Alsbury. They received title to 1½ sitios (see SITIO) of land now in Brazoria County on August 3, 1824. Charles Alsbury took part in the alcalde election at San Felipe in December 1824 and in early Indian campaigns. The census of 1826 listed him as a single man aged between twenty-five and forty. In 1839 the Alsbury family planned a town to be named Monticello at the mouth of Cow Creek and advertised the site as healthful, with plenty of timber to build a city.
Alsbury, Hanson (1801-)
Born in Virginia on October 18, 1801, came to Texas in 1824, lived temporarily at San Felipe, and later moved to the Trinity River area, where he spent some months in surveying and became a father in 1825. In 1826 his wife, Harriet Raymond (Plummer), became ill, and the family returned to Mississippi, where they remained until 1840; then they returned to Brazoria County. They moved to Galveston in 1842 and later to San Antonio.
Alsbury, Horace Arlington (1805-1847)
Horace (Horatio, Horacio) Arlington (Alex, Alexander) Alsbury (Alsberry, Allsbury; variant spellings occur in the surname of related Alsburys), possibly a native of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, came to Texas as one of Stephen F. Austin's Old Three Hundred. With two of his brothers, James Harvey and Charles Grundison Alsbury, he received title to a league and a half of land now in Brazoria County on August 3, 1824. Although he called himself a doctor, it is not known where he studied medicine. He rode horseback across the Rio Grande between Mexico and Texas numerous times. He wrote voluminously to important persons in the Texas government and volunteered for numerous military activities. In January 1834 Stephen F. Austin wrote from Monterrey that he was sending by ""Mr. Allsbury,"" probably Horace Alsbury, two portrait miniatures of himself to his Texas kin. In late August 1835, after perhaps being at the legislature of Coahuila and Texas in Monclova, Alsbury published a handbill in Columbia, ""To The People Of Texas,"" warning of Antonio López de Santa Anna's plans to drive Anglo-Americans from Texas. In the siege of Bexar (November-December 1835) he was a member of Capt. John York's Company. In early 1836 Alsbury married Mrs. Juana Navarro Pérez, daughter of José Ãngel Navarro, a Santa Anna loyalist of Bexar. She remained in the Alamo during the siege and final assault by Mexican forces (see ALSBURY, JUANA NAVARRO). Alsbury rode from the Alamo as one of the messengers on February 23, during the first hours after Santa Anna captured Bexar. On March 1 he possibly accompanied the thirty-two Gonzales volunteers on their way to the Alamo, and on March 3 he was in Gonzales with other Texas volunteers after failing to contact James W. Fannin's division expected to reinforce the Alamo.
Alsbury was a member of Henry W. Karnes's company at San Jacinto and was one of the 154 Masons to take part in the fighting. After the battle he joined in the surveillance of Mexican troops retreating from San Jacinto toward La BahÃa and Mexico. He returned to Bexar in May 1836 and took his wife and her young son away from the devastated town to Calavero Ranch, on the Goliad road.
He received a military donation and bounties for his service at San Jacinto. The Congress of the Republic of Texas allowed him payment for service as major of the infantry and as interpreter for the post of Bexar, 1835 and 1836. He secured a land grant south of San Antonio near the site of present Von Ormy. In 1837 he successfully bid for office of tax assessor for Bexar County, which he may have held for some time before John W. Smith assumed the position. In early 1838 Alsbury and Joseph Baker, as Indian agents of the republic, led a group of men from Bexar and met with the Comanches on a peace mission on the Pedernales. They barely escaped with their lives.
In late 1838 Alsbury wrote from San Antonio regarding the favorable business in South Texas with self-proclaimed Federalist traders from Mexico. In late 1839 and early 1840 Alsbury served as commander of Federalist leader Antonio Canales's bodyguard along the Rio Grande during the running battles of Mexican general Mariano Arista's forces against Canales and Samuel W. Jordan's movement to establish the Republic of the Rio Grande. During desperate fighting, Alsbury and his command, fleeing for their lives, escaped into Texas.
In 1839 Alsbury joined other San Antonio citizens to ask for government protection of their lives and those of their families against Indian and Mexican incursions. In early September 1842 he was among the Texans captured by Mexican general Adrián Woll and marched to Mexico's Perote Prison, where he remained until his release on March 24, 1844. According to Juana Alsbury her husband accompanied the American army across the Rio Grande in 1846 during the Mexican War and was killed somewhere between Camargo and Saltillo in June 1847.
Alsbury, James Harvey (1798-)
James Harvey Alsbury was a partner of his brothers Horace A. and Charles Grundison Alsbury as one of Stephen F. Austin's Old Three Hundred colonists. On August 3, 1824, they received title to a sitio and a half of land that later became part of Brazoria County.
James Harvey has been confused with Hanson Alsbury, his brother, who was born in Virginia on October 18, 1801, came to Texas in 1824, lived temporarily at San Felipe, and later moved to the Trinity River area, where he spent some months in surveying and became a father in 1825. In 1826 his wife, Harriet Raymond (Plummer), became ill, and the family returned to Mississippi, where they remained until 1840; then they returned to Brazoria County. They moved to Galveston in 1842 and later to San Antonio.
Alsbury, Thomas Perry, Jr. (1773-1826)
Thomas Alsbury, Jr., one of Stephen F. Austin's Old Three Hundred, was born in Virginia in 1773. He married Leah Jane Catlett on August 7, 1796; they had ten children. Alsbury fought in the War of 1812. The family came to Austin from Kentucky between May and July 1824. On July 8, 1824, Alsbury received title to two leagues and 1½ labores of land that later became part of Fort Bend, Brazoria, and Waller counties. The census of 1826 listed him as a farmer and stock raiser, aged over fifty. He was accompanied to Texas by his wife, sons Charles, J. Harvey, and Horace Alsbury, and two daughters.
Burial details not found.
Bio from https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/alsbury-thomas.
Alvarez, Robert Michael "Bob" (1954-2005)
Robert (Bob) Michael Alvarez passed away at his home on July 27th in Katy.
He was born to Robert Alvarez and Margaret (Lastovica) McLean on March 7, 1954 in Houston.
Alvarez worked in the banking industry for many years. On May 4, 1991 he went to work for the Port Terminal Railroad as a switchman and on December 27, 1991 he became a Locomotive Engineer. He was also the Treasurer for the Engineer's Union.
Alvarez enjoyed spoiling his 8 nieces and nephews with jokes, treats and tricks. He worked with kids in baseball and Boy Scouts. He was especially proud of his is two sons when both of them earned the rank of Eagle Scout.
Bob's biggest passion was the Katy Tigers football team.
Bob had a zest for life exhibited by his travels, eating out, inviting family and friends over for meals, movies and telling ""larger than life"" stories. His humor always managed to show itself during both easy and hard times. He will be greatly missed by all.
He is survived by his sons: David Alvarez of Fort Lee, VA and Travis Alvarez, of Katy; mother, Margaret (Lastovica) McLean of Houston; three brothers: Jane Keppler and wife B.J. of Katy; Lance McLean and wife Elizabeth of Pearland; and Frank McLean and wife Meleia of St. Francisville, LA.; sister: Melanie (McLean) Alvarado and husband Juan of Los Angeles, CA; and the mother of his sons, Janelle McDonald of Katy.
He was preceded in death by his stepfather Duane McLean and his grandparents Frank Lastovica and Frances (Pavlicek) Lastovica.
Funeral Services for Robert Michael Alvarez, 51, of Katy were held July 31 from Knesek Bros., Hwy. 36 Chapel in Sealy with the Rev. Bernard Snock officiating.
Source: Bellville Times
Submitted by: Joy Neely
Amsler, Mary (Wietenburg) (1803-1896)
AMSLER, MRS. MARY
An Aged Lady's Death
Hempstead, Tex, Feb 20 - Mrs. Mary Amsler, mother of the late Charles Amsler, of Hempstead, died this morning at 9:30 in the 93rd year of her age. She enjoyed remarkably good health and was active and cheerful until within a short time of her death. She was married in Organ, Switzerland, from when she came to the United States in 1832. (Austin American-Statesman, Austin, Tex, Feb 21, 1896
Amthor, Heinrich "Henry" (1833-1899)
DEATH OF HENRY AMTHOR
Cat Spring, May 29 – Died, on Friday, May 26, 1899 at his home on Bernard Prairie, Henry Amthor, aged 66 years. The burial occurred the following day at the Bernard Prairie new cemetery, a large concourse of relatives and friends attending. Mr. E. Bretschneider paid the last tribute at the grave.
The deceased was born in Hull by Hamburg, Germany, on April 6, 1833 (Possibly April 2, 1833). In 1835 his parents left the old country and arrived in New York City. The following year they came to New Orleans and in 1839 moved to Texas, staying one year in Biegel settlement, Fayette County. In 1840 they settled on the San Bernard, Austin County. In 1848 his father started an ox team, and, as a fifteen year old boy, Henry got the ox whip in his hands and commenced hauling cotton to Houston, and freight back to different parts of the state. He also hauled out to the interior a good many emigrants for at least 12 years. On July 6, 1859 he was married to Miss Emilie Schultz of San Felipe, and about this time he built a home on the Bernard Prairie, in Colorado County, where he died.
They had nine children, but all died while young. After the confederate war he started in the stock business and prospered, leaving his wife in comfortable circumstances. Besides his wife, he leaves two brothers and two sisters, and other relatives. Henry Amthor was a good man, a generous neighbor and friend, and well known over different sections of the state. He experienced many hardships in those old times, when the state was but a little settled, and in latter life often entertained his young friends with recounts of some of his rough experiences.
According to Texas Genweb project:
http://library.columbustexas.net/cemeteries/AF.htm
Amthor, Bertha; born: Nov 21, 1866; died: Mar 7, 1869; cem: Amthor
Daughter of Heinrich and Emilie (Schultz) Amthor
Amthor, Carl; born: Jun 5, 1865; died: Mar 11, 1867; cem: Amthor
Son of Heinrich and Emilie (Schultz) Amthor
Amthor, Emil; born: Jul 6, 1863; died: Mar 21, 1869; cem: Amthor
Son of Heinrich and Emilie (Schultz) Amthor
Amthor, Emilie; born: Apr 12, 1860; died: Jun 21, 1868; cem: Amthor
Daughter of Heinrich and Emilie (Schultz) Amthor
Amthor, Emilie; born: c. 1860; died: Jul 1869; cem: unknown
Amthor, Emma; born: Apr 24, 1868; died: Mar 1, 1869; cem: Amthor
Daughter of Heinrich and Emilie (Schultz) Amthor
Amthor, Friederich; born: Dec 28, 1873; died: Jul 28, 1882; cem: Amthor
Son of Heinrich and Emilie (Schultz) Amthor
Amthor, Heinrich; born: Jan 17, 1871; died: Nov 11, 1871; cem: Amthor
Son of Heinrich and Emilie (Schultz) Amthor
Amthor, Henry; born: Apr 2, 1833; died: May 26, 1899; cem: unknown
Amthor, Hugo; born: Feb 2, 1878; died: Nov 19, 1878; cem: Amthor
Son of Heinrich and Emilie (Schultz) Amthor
Amthor, Marie; born: Mar 11, 1862; died: Feb 21, 1869; cem: Amthor
Daughter of Heinrich and Emilie (Schultz) Amthor
Amthor, Hugo August (1884-1929)
HUGO A. AMTHOR CLAIMED BY DEATH (died 10/5/1929)
The body of Hugo Amthor, an employee in the bridge gang department of the Santa Fe Railroad was found Sunday in his room in the workman's car at Peters. A pistol lay nearby, and an inquest was held by Judge E. E. Kastrop, who returned a verdict of death by self-inflicted wounds.
Deceased was born July 19, 1884 and was forty five years, two months and sixteen days of age.
He had been an employed as a cook by the gang of which Jake Kveton is foreman.
Mr. Amthor was a man well liked and had a large circle of friends and acquaintances who will be exceedingly sorry to hear of his untimely death.
He is survived by his mother Mrs. Eliza Amthor of Sealy; three sisters, Mrs. Henry Keding of Houston, Mrs. M. E. Burger of Denton, and Mrs. Bertha Preibisch of Sealy. Three brothers: Emil of Sealy, Otto of Port Arthur and Richard of McGregor.
Funeral services were held from the E. W. Amthor residence on Monday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock.
Anderlla, Florian Faustin (1928-2015)
Funeral Services for Florian F. Anderlla, 86, of Houston, Friday, January 9, 2015 at 10:30 am from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Rev. Eric Pitre celebrating the Funeral Mass and Rite of committal. 10:00 am Rosary will precede the Funeral Mass.
Interment in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Sealy.
Florian F. Anderlla was born in Frydek, Texas to parents, Robert and Antonio Pawlak Anderlla. He graduated from Sealy High school in 1948 and worked as an auto body mechanic for many years. Florian served his country in the U.S. army and was a member of the Catholic Church. He passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2015 in Houston.
Survivor: daughter, Cheryl Anderlla of Houston.
Preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Antonio Anderlla, wife, Gloria E. Hintz Anderlla, sisters, Evalyn Cegielski, Georgia Majewski and Bonita Reagan.
Anders, Lillian Lynette (Stokes) (1915-2013)
Bellville Times
Lillian Lynette (Stokes) Anders, 98, of La Grange, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2013.
Lillian was born in Austin County, Texas on Oct. 30, 1915, the daughter of William Hinton Stokes and Lottie M. (Meisner) Stokes. She married Edgar “Smiles†Anders on June 15, 1939 at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Bellville.
Lillian was a member of the St. James Episcopal Church and a charter member of Fayette Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
She is survived by son, Michael “Mike†Anders of La Grange; three nieces: Phyllis Reinhardt and husband, Mike, of Houston; Jan Leonard of Rosenberg; Marcia Stokes of Austin; nephew, W. A. “Bill†Anders and wife, Valerie, of Orcas Island, WA; and great nephew, Andrew Reinhardt and wife, Ashley, of Denton.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, “Smilesâ€, of 65 years; brother, J.W. “Billy†Stokes; and sister-in-law, May Doll Stokes.
Visitation was Saturday, Nov. 23, 2013 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home. Family received friends from6-8 p.m.
Funeral Services were held at Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013. Burial followed at La Grange City Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Brazos Valley, 1048 N. Jefferson St., La Grange, TX 78945 or American Heart Association, South Central Affiliate, P.O. Box 841125, Dallas, TX 75284-1125.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home 208 W. Pearl, La Grange, Texas. Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com.
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Anderson, Hugh (1905-2011)
Mr. Hugh Anderson went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 22, 2011, at the age of "106" years old.
He was the son of the late Ed and Rosea Lee Downey Anderson. Mr. Anderson was born on December 16, 1905 in Sealy, Texas. He was the last survivor of 13 siblings. He was the grandson of the late Louis Downey and Lucy Josey Downey, who were among the first settlers in Sealy, Texas.
Hugh was united in holy matrimony to the late Rosea Lee Hardrick on October 20, 1925 in Sealy, Texas. They were happily married for over 80 years. To this union they were blessed with three daughters, Doris Mathis (Willie -deceased), Ottman Johnson (Aaron Perry -deceased), and Huretta Larkin (Jack-deceased). He was blessed with eight (8) grandchildren, Dalvy (Barbara) Mathis, Jacqueline Larkin, Aaron Johnson Jr., Toa Perot, Montra (Gerry) Allen, Hugh Larkin, Torgy Garcia, and Rhonda Larkin; 10 great-grandchildren, Julian Lyons, Meghan Lyons, Jared Lyons, Berchelle (Terrance) Haynes, Brandon Perot, Whitney Larkin, Brittany Allen, Javier Garcia, Rolando Mathis, and Ryan Garcia; five (5) great-great-grandchildren, Julian C. Lyons, Jordyn Lyons, Mia Lyons, Tyrell Perot, and Ta'kiyah Perot, who affectionately called him Pa Pa.
Mr. Anderson was a lifetime resident of Sealy, Texas. He was a devoted husband, loving father, and grandfather. He resided on Anderson Street which was named after him during the 1930's. During the 1940's, he became an entrepreneur and opened Hugh's Dry Cleaners, the first dry cleaners in Katy, Texas. He had a very successful business for 50 years. Upon his retirement from the dry cleaning business, he relaxed by fishing in his ponds and spending time with his beloved family. He loved to drive his 1968 classic Toronado Oldsmobile.
He continued his family's legacy and purchased land and enjoyed raising cattle for many years. He was the owner of the HR Ranch (Hugh and Rosea) and a lifetime member of the Cattlemen's Association. He was a member of the Sealy Historical Society and articles on his life are on display in the Bellville Historical Museum in Bellville, Texas. A proclamation from the City of Sealy was presented to him for 75 years of marriage, dated November 8, 2000, and on December 16, 2005, a proclamation from the City of Sealy was proclaimed as Hugh Anderson Day. A Happy 80th Anniversary for Hugh and Rosea Lee Anderson was aired on the Marvin Zindler segment on channel 13, KTRK-TV, Houston, Texas. He was a sustaining member of the Sheriffs Association of Texas and a community activist for the betterment of all people. Hugh was an active member of the Bellville Church of Christ for many years.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Rosea Lee Hardrick Anderson, his parents, grandparents, and his 12 brothers and sisters.
He leaves to cherish his memories three daughters, Doris Mathis, Houston, Texas, Ottman Johnson and Huretta Larkin of Sealy, Texas; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a host of relatives, friends, and his beloved Church of Christ family.
Anderson, Louella Elizabeth (Smalley) (1924-2015)
Louella Elizabeth Smalley Anderson was born at home on Dec. 22, 1924, to Willie and Violet Smalley in Sealy, Texas. Her birth came six years after World War I ended and five years be-fore the Great Depression began.
The Smalleys then lived on ranch land out near the current Sealy High School, and a walk to the Austin County Colored School occasionally meant having to cross a pasture and elude the bull in it. If she and her siblings got a lift into town, it was on their father's wagon.
The Smalley's eventually moved into town, where Louella graduated from school. She married Leslie ""Jim"" Anderson on Nov. 29, 1943, at the Austin County Courthouse. He had enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort Sill, so the newly married couple moved to Lawton, Okla., and shared an apartment with another couple from Sealy.
Louella returned to Sealy when she learned that she was pregnant with the first of the couple's 10 children. In order of succession, they are Leslie Jr., Maurice, Richard, Glenn, Rose, Steven, David, Lance, Cathie and Lewis.
Neither husband nor wife ever learned to drive an automobile, but that didn't stop them from finding and maintaining steady work to support their family. Louella worked part-time as a house-maid, and Jim full-time as a carpenter.
Seven of the couple's children went on to college and three served in the U.S. military. As children, they would often ask their mother's age and marvel at her reply: ""16."" They could never find a birth certificate to confirm this, and later in life when Louella went in search of her birth certificate, she found that one had never been recorded.
Born when Calvin Coolidge was president, Louella would see 15 more U.S. presidents in her time, including the nation's first African-American president.
Louella is welcomed into paradise by her husband, her sons Maurice and Steve, her grandson Maurice, her parents and her siblings Helen Jones, Willie Mae Robinson, Clarence Smalley, Melvin Smalley, Marjorie Womack, Gloria Johnson, and Vivian Daniels. She is survived by sisters Ora Lene Kesee and Evelyn Smalley, eight children, 22 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.
Anderson, Robert Jeffrey (1965-2024)
Robert Jeffrey Anderson of Sealy passed away at sunrise, surrounded by his loving family on March 24, 2024, after a yearlong battle with cancer. Robert was born on August 6, 1965, in Teaneck, New Jersey to parents Otto and Florence Anderson. He spent his early years in Teaneck and Ridgefield, New Jersey. His family then moved to Harrison, Tennessee for his middle school and high school years. Growing up he spent his summers at the family farm in upstate New York and going to church camps. He also loved fixing and riding motorcycles. He also had a car he bought and fixed up. After graduating from high school, he moved to Sealy to work for his brother David, at Anderson Paint and Body. He worked at the body shop for 39 years.
In 1986 Robert met the love of his life, Melody Schiller, and they married in November of 1990. Over the next 10 years, Rob enjoyed a lot of fun times with his nieces and nephews. They all dearly loved their Uncle Rob. In March of 2000 Rob and Melody’s daughter, Ellie was born. Rob became a very devoted dad. He loved to hold her when she was a baby, took her to school as she grew up, attended every dance recital and school play she was in.
Robert was a Christian and a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Rob never met a stranger. He could talk to anyone about anything. In his younger days he raced dirt bikes and placed in the top 3 of most races. Later in life, he discovered he loved fishing, deer hunting, dove, and duck hunting. In the last six years, he started growing a vegetable garden. He loved to work the soil and tend the tiny plants until they took over the yard. He shared his bounty with family members, friends, and neighbors.
Robert was preceded in death by his father, Otto Anderson; sisters Betty Villars and Lynda Anderson; nephew Justin Claus; and father-in-law Milton (Pete) Schiller. Robert is survived by his wife Melody; daughter Ellie and son-in-law Will Ford; mother Florence Anderson; brother David and his wife Laura Anderson; nieces Nikki, Mandy, Rachel, Julie and Jodi; and nephews Jonathan and Glenn; mother-in-law Lorrene Schiller; brother-in-law Sterling Schiller and wife Wendy: brother-in-law Bryant Schiller and wife Melinda; and nephews Brody and Clay, nieces Jessie and Vanessa; and many great nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to be given to Trinity Lutheran Church of Sealy, Texas.
Anderson, Rosea Lee (Hardrick) (1907-2006)
Houston Chronicle, March 10, 2006:
Mrs. Rosea L. Anderson, 98, of Sealy, Texas, passed away March 7, 2006 at Bellville General Hospital.
Survivors: husband, Hugh Anderson; three daughters, Huretta Larkin, Ottman Johnson, and Irene Doris Mathis; and other relatives and friends.
Funeral service: 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at Bellville Church of Christ, 817 East Wedent St., Bellville, Texas. Interment at Dotson Cemetery, Sealy, Texas.
Arrangements by Singleton & Sons Funeral Home, Inc., 627 New Orleans Street, Hempstead, Texas 77445. (979) 826-2425.
Anderson, Simeon Asa (1800-1850)
Received title on August 10, 1824, to a league of land now in Fayette County.
We don't have a file for S. A. Anderson and after looking into him a bit, I can see why. I found him in Paul Spellman's Old 300, Gone to Texas. Paul wrote that Anderson came to Texas from Alexandria, Louisiana with his wife and three children. Paul states that the league granted to him was on the Colorado River just below Moore's fort, but it's actually about halfway between Moore's fort, later La Grange, and the Colorado County line. Evidently, he had trouble raising money he had promised Austin and ended up returning to Louisiana. He sold his entire league to James J. Ross in 1828. Spellman refers to him as Simeon, but both his land grant and the deed to Ross are for Simon Anderson.
Rox Ann Johnson
Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives
Andrake, John Charles, Jr. (1918-2003)
John C. Andrake Jr. died in Vincentian Regency Home in McCandless, PA.
Parents: late John C. Andrake Sr. and Helen Kurtz Andrake.
Wife: Anne Visnic Andrake
John served in the US Army during World War II. He owned Andrake Autobody located in Carrick, PA. He belonged to St. Catherine Church in Hampton Township.
Realtives: his son; John C. Andrake III; his daughter, Anne Ureta; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter.
Andrake, John Charles, Sr. "Jack" (1894-1976)
Retired Lieutenant Col in the Army, was struck and killed by an auto while visiting in Indianapolis, IN.
Anna and her brother John Charles Andrake both have their year of birth listed as 1894 which you find on several documents. They were not twins. I believe one of them is incorrect and that either one of them were sure of what year exactly they were born as their mother died when they were very young. No official birth certificate has been found of either one.
Andreas, Beatrice Annie (Bravenec) (1923-2013)
Bellville Times
Beatrice Annie Andreas, 89, of New Ulm, Texas passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013 in Columbus.
She was born in Oakhill on July 6, 1923 to John Bravenec and Lydia (Janosky) Bravenec. She was a member of the Nelsonville Brethren Church, and active in Christian Sisters. Affectionately known as “Big Granny†she was a loving, wife, mother, caregiver and a great cook.
She is survived by her daughters Ona Faye Warmke and her husband Lee of Blieblerville, Texas and June Andreas of New Ulm. Son Eddie Andreas and wife Debby of Bellville, Texas. Grandchildren Wade Warmke and wife Aggie, Cheryl Macat and husband Spotty, Mitchell Andreas and Brett Andreas and wife Miranda. Great grandchildren Crystal Cummings and husband Robbie, Alan Lehker, Cecily Warmke, Jordan Warmke and Shelden Warmke. Step great grandson Colton Macat and great great grandchildren Colbie and Serendipity Cummings.
Beatrice was preceded in death by her husband Edmund Herman Andreas, her parents, sisters Milady Sefcik and husband John, Clara Aschenbeck and husband Albert and Toni Arning and husband Roy. Brother John Bravenec and step great grandson Andrew Weber.
Visitation was held on Friday, Jan. 18, 2013 at the Knesek Bros Funeral Chapel, 842 E. Main, Bellville.
Funeral Service was conducted at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013, at Nelsonville Brethren Church with Rev. Mike Groseclose, officiating.
Interment followed in the National Cemetery, Nelsonville. Pallbearers were Wade Warmke, Alan Lehker, Brett Andreas, Mark Arning, Mike Arning, and Harvey Ashenbeck, Honorary Pallbearers were Mitchell Andreas, Spotty Macat, Robbie Cummings, and Jordan Warmke.
Memorial may be made to the Nelsonville Brethren Church or Christian sisters, 332 Nelsonville Church Road, Nelsonville, Texas 77418
Knesek Funeral Home in Bellville in charge of arrangements: www.knesekfunerlhome.com and at www.facebook.com/knesekfuneralhome
Posted by Joy Neely
Andreas, Edmund Herman "Herm" (1917-2003)
New Ulm Enterprise
19 June 2003
Obituary Funeral services for Edmund H. Andreas, 85, of New Ulm were held Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at 10 a.m. from Nelsonville Brethren Church with Rev. Michael Groseclose officiating.
Interment was at the National Cemetery in Nelsonville.
Mr. Andreas passed away June 7.
Born in Nelsonville, he was the son of Otto and Carrie (Albrecht) Andreas. He was raised in Nelsonville and attended school there. On January 7, 1940, he was joined in marriage with the former Miss Beatrice Bravenec in cermonies held at St. John Lutheran Church in Bellville. Edmund was a lifelong farmer and rancher and also worked at several cattle auction barns. He was a member of the Nelsonville Brethren Church.
He is survived by his wife, Beatrice Andreas of Nelsonville; daughters, Ona Faye Warmke and husband Lee of Bleiblerville, June Andreas of Bellville; son, Eddie Andreas and wife Debby of Bellville; grandchildren, Wade Warmke and wife Aggie, Cheryl Lehker and husband Mark, Mitchell Andreas, Brett Andreas; great-grandchildren, Crystal Lehker, Alan Lehker, Cecily Warmke, Jordan Warmke; step-great-grandchildren, Andrew Weber and Shelden Warmke; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; mother-in-law and father-in-law, John and Lydia Bravenec; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Milady and husband John Sefcik, Clara and husband Albert Aschenbeck, Antonie and Roy Arning and John Bravenec.
Serving as pallbearers were Wade Warmke, Mitchell Andreas, Mark Lehker, Mark Arning, Harvey Aschenbeck, Gene Zapalac. Honorary pallbearers were Mike Arning, Matt Arning, Alan Lehker, Brett Andreas, Jordan Warmke and Andrew Weber.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel of Bellville.
Note: The widow, the former Miss Bravenec, was born and reared in the Oak Hill Community, east of Nelsonville.
Posted by Joy Neely
Andreas, June (1946-2024)
June Andreas of Bellville, Texas passed away on September 25, 2024. She was born on June 4, 1946, in Bellville, Texas. to parents Edmund Andreas and Beatrice (Bravenec) Andreas.
She is survived by her siblings: Ona Faye Warmke, and Eddie Andreas, wife Debby. Her nephews and niece: Wade Warmke, wife Aggie, Cheryl Warmke Macat, husband Kenneth (Spottie) Macat, Mitchell Andreas, wife Jenney, and Brett Andreas, wife Miranda. Numerous great nieces and nephews and many great-great nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents Edmund and Beatrice Andreas and brother-in-law Lee O'Dell Warmke.
Andreas, Mary Frances (Kollatschny) (1916-2014)
Bellville Times
Mary Frances Andreas 98 of El Campo, formerly longtime resident of Cat Spring, passed away on Nov. 8, 2014. She was born on March 27, 1916 in Cat Spring to the late Paul and Mary Batla Kollatschny. She was a homemaker and a correspondent for The Bellville Times and Sealy News writing a column “Cat Spring News†for many years. She was member of St. John Lutheran Church in Cat Spring.
She is survived by her son David Andreas and wife Ginger of El Campo, son-in-law Murray Nelson of Bernado, grandchildren Eric Andreas and wife Shelly, Shayla Andreas, Jessica Williams and husband Jarrett, and niece Karen Thomas and husband Jerry of Houston.
Mary was preceded in death by her husband Erwin Andreas, daughter Jo Ann Nelson and brother Alva “Poto†Kollatschny.
Visitation was from 4-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2014 at St. John Lutheran Church in Cat Spring. Funeral services was held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014 at St. John Lutheran Church in Cat Spring with Rev. Kevin Haug officiating. Interment will follow at Kollatschny Cemetery near Cat Spring.
Pallbearers are Travis Nelson, Otto Reichardt, Jr., Randy Reichardt, James Herring, Herbert Kollatschny, Edward Zubicek, Robert Zubicek and Malcom Dittert. Honorary pallbearers are Clarence Dittert, Warren Conner and Winston Tipp.
Memorials in her memory may be made to the St. John Lutheran Church in Cat Spring.
Condolences may be shared with the family at triskafh.com Triska Funeral Home, El Campo, 979-543-3681
Posted by Bruce White
Andreas, Max Fredrick (1884-1973)
On 20 May 2012 Find A Grave contributor Lanell Rabner provided the following information for the memorial of Max Andreas:
Max Friedrich Andreas
Born 16 Apr 1884 New Bremen, Austin, Texas.
Baptised 27 Jul 1884 Trinity Lutheran Church,New Ulm, Austin, Texas.
Died 24 Feb 1973 Bartlett, Bell, Texas.
Andrews, James E. (1956-2023)
NAME: James E. Andrews
BIRTH: July 16, 1956
DEATH: May 19, 2023
CEMETERY: San Felipe Community Cemetery
FUNERAL HOME: Austin County Funeral Home
Appling, Melody Janae (1981-2014)
Bellville Times
Melody Janae Appling passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2014 at the age of 32 in Houston.
She was born on July 31, 1981 in Houston and was raised in Bellville.
She is survived by her mother Glenda Appling, sisters Meredith and Morgan Appling and grandmother Oveta Brann. Aunts and uncles Joe and Beverly Ward and Mike and Niecy Algermissen. Cousins Emily, Michael, Jeff and Jana.
Melody is preceded in death by her grandparents Cleburne and Polly Appling, William Brann, and Roy Pickett.
A visitation and memorial will be held in her memory on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at the Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel in Bellville at 10 a.m. with Memorial service to follow at 11 a.m.
Posted by Joy Neely
Archibald, Elise "Munny" (-2003)
Bellville Times
July 14, 2003
Graveside services for Elise Archibald, formerly of Bellville were held Sunday July 6, 2003 in Oak Knoll Cemetery in Bellville, Texas.
Prior to moving to Bellville, she was associated with the Dallas School system for a number of years.
Elise had a caring and generous heart and was affectionately known to all as ""Munny"". She valued and cherished her friends and family. May she live in the hearts and minds of those she leaves behind.
She is survived by a daughter Peggy Lovell of San Angelo, grandchildren Tom Lovell and wife Laura and their children Linsey, Stacy and Brodie, Ronnie Lunsford and his daughters Leigh and Lauren, Rob Lunsford and his children Trey, Bret and Taren, Kathy Frost and husband Ed and their children Clayton and Ashley and Jerrie Markwalter and husband Nick, son-in-law Bob Lunsford and wife Glenna.
Funeral services were under the care of Johnson's Funeral Home in San Angelo, Texas.
Posted by Joy Neely
Armand, Herbert Dale, Jr. (1942-2024)
Herbert Dale Armand, Jr., 81 years old. He passed away in Brenham, TX after a brief stay at a healthcare facility.
He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana in 1942 to Elva and Herbert Armand, Sr.
His favorite childhood memories were fishing and swimming in the summertime.
The family later moved to Alexander, LA, and then on to Cottonport, LA where Herbert Armand, Sr, owned and operated a local grocery store in the late 1950sâ€s.
Herb attended Cottonport Jr High School and graduated in 1961 from Cottonport High School.
After high school, Herb furthered his education by enrolling in LSU-A @ Alexandra, La.
In 1962 Herb moved to Houston, Texas, and joined the Houston Police Department in the summer of 1963 where he enjoyed the next 26 years working in various capacities within the department to include an unusual time as a television crime speaker targeting women's safety.
In August of 1964, Herb married his high school sweetheart, Bernadette, in Cottonport, LA. They began their married life and enjoyed family and friends for the next 11 years in the Houston area.
In November 1964, the couple bought their first house in north Houston. In 1967 their first son was born in the fall of September. In the summer of 1975, the family moved to Bellville. Bernadette began teaching at West End Elementary while Herb commuted back and forth for the next 21 years.
In 1977, the couple's first daughter, Christie, was born and received care in the NIC-U for 30 days, and later came home at 4 pounds. In 1989 Herb retired and started to work as a Baliff at the Austin Courthouse on the square for the next 7 years. During that time he met several judges and attorneys who became friends.
Through the years Herb enjoyed kayaking, fishing, hunting, biking, and woodworking. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Bernadette of Bellville, TX, his daughter, Christie Armand, of Bellville, Tx, his son, David Armand, of San Antonio, TX, Herb's three nieces Dianne Gravel of Houston, Texas, Delia Gravel Rowat of Orlando, Florida, and Kathryn Hopkins of Houston, Texas.
Armstrong, Ralph William (1937-2003)
Bellville Times
September 2003
Funeral services for Ralph W. Armstrong were held at 4 p.m. Wednesday, September 17, 2003 at the Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel in Bellville with Reverend Alan Farquhar of the Brenham Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment followed in the Oak Knoll Cemetery in Bellville, Texas.
Serving as pallbearers were Marwan Nasr, Hany Youssef, Saroj Patel, Frank Armstrong, Daniel Bierman and Lito Jose.
He was born November 28, 1937 in Oquawka, Illinois, the son of J. Rex and Mary Graham Armstrong. He served his country in the United States Army for 3 years spending 2 of those years in Germany.
Ralph was united in marriage on February 14, 1995 to Melba Henry at the Brenham Presbyterian Church in Brenham, Texas. They made their home in Bellville where they looked forward to building their new home in Sanders Estates next summer.
Ralph had been employed as the Department Manager of Hardware and Tools for Lowe's in Katy for the last 7 years. An avid outdoorsman, when he could find the time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and also loved spending time traveling. Having been raised on a farm, Ralph loved spending time on his tractor. He was a member of the Second Presbyterian Church in Phoenix, Arizona where he had served as a deacon.
Ralph W. Armstrong passed away suddenly, Saturday, September 13, 2003 in Harris County, Texas at the age of 65.
He is survived by his wife of almost 9 years Melba Armstrong of Bellville, brothers James S. Armstrong of Monmouth, Illinois and Robert L. Armstrong of Venice, Florida, sister Donna Flowers of Alpharetta, Florida, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Don and Nelda Boggs of Bellville and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Ralph will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Schmidt Funeral Home, Bellville, Texas.
Posted by Joy Neely
Arning, Arthur, Jr. "Duke" (1934-2014)
Bellville Times
Arthur “Duke†Arning Jr., 80, a lifelong Bellville resident, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014, at his home.
Duke was born April 21, 1934, in Bellville. The son of Arthur and Nettie Loesch Arning, he grew up and attended school in Bellville.
Duke married Loretta Arceneaux on Aug. 1, 1954, in Schriever, La. They have made their home in Bellville where they have been active members of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Duke was also a devoted member of the Bellville Knights of Columbus Council #9268.
During his working years, Duke owned and operated Arning Well Service. He enjoyed fishing and raising cattle.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Loretta Arning of Bellville; daughters Peggy Peschel and her husband, Karl, of Industry, and Patsy Pepper and her husband, Pat, of Warner Robbins, Ga.; son Wayne Arning and his wife, Deborah, of Dallas; grandchildren Holly Bass and her husband, Kevin, and Wesley Peschel and his wife, Amanda, all of Industry, Benjamin Arning and Arthur Arning, both of Dallas, Amber Grinnell and her husband, Ted, also of Dallas, Chessica Ross and Christopher Arning, both of Houston; great grandchildren Grace and Drew Bass, Ella and Nelson Peschel, Skylar and Kip Kruse, and Kristen and Landon Grinnell; sister Frances Sims and her husband, Floyd of Ganado; brother Elwood Arning and his wife, Diane, of Bellville; and numerous other relatives and many dear friends.
Duke was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Nettie Arning, his grandson, Sydney Pepper, and his brother, Eugene Arning.
Visitation was held Monday, Aug. 18, 2014, from 6-8 p.m., at the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Bellville, where Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass was held Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2014, at 10 a.m., at the Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with Reverend Timothy Bucek celebrant. Interment following in the Pilgrims Rest Cemetery in Bellville.
Pallbearers were Bellville Knights of Columbus Council 9268. Friends who wish may make memorial gifts to the Bellville Knights of Columbus Council 9268, 2554 Hwy. 36 North, Bellville, Texas 77418.
Funeral arrangements under the direction of the Schmidt Funeral Home, P.O. Box 610, 12029 Hwy 36 S., Bellville, Texas 77418. (979)865-2424 -www.schmidtfunerals.com
Posted by Bruce White
Arning, Bernhard Christopher, Sr. "Ben" (1920-2005)
Funeral services for Bernhard C. Arning Sr., 84, of Bleiblerville, were held on Friday, Jan. 21, 2005 from Salem Lutheran Church in Welcome at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Jason Korthauer officiating.
Burial was in the Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Leland Maeckel, Kermit Kolwes, Elroy Wiecker, Willie Stoerner, Ruben Rudloff, and Willie Winklemann. Honorary Pallbearers were Mike Arning and Joe Chovanec.
Ben was born in Bleiblerville to parents John Arning Sr. and Frieda (Wiecker) Arning. He was raised in the Bleiblerville area and attended Scranton Grove School.
He was baptized by Pastor Appel on April 24, 1921 and confirmed by Pastor Mansur on April 6, 1936 at Salem Lutheran Church in Welcome.
Ben married Helen Emshoff on Feb. 14, 1942 in Bellville.
Shortly thereafter, Ben was drafted into military service and served in the Army as first sergeant and as a Military Policeman in Mexico and Washington D.C. He was assigned to surpervise the changing of the guard on the hour at the White House and at the United States Capitol. He was a personal escort for President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Ben was also an interpreter for the German prisoners of war who were housed in the United States during WWII.
During this war time, Ben and Helen had their first son, Bernhard C. Arning Jr. After five years of military service, Ben received an honorable discharge and took his family to Houston where he worked as a superintendent for J.S. Norman Construction. While in Houston, their second son, Allen Craig Arning was born.
The family attended St. Mark's Lutheran Church. Ben joined the American Legion Post 654 and served in many offices, including Post Commander. He was also a District Commander. During this time, Ben organized many things for the Legion, including drill teams, firing squads, and teams to attend funerals and present American Flags.
He also organized the Sons of the Legion. Ben took to heart the Legion motto, ""For God and Country"" and felt the importance of fostering this sense of patriotism in others.
Ben and his family lived for 27 years in Houston and spent the later years commuting back and forth to Bleiblerville on the weekends. In 1980, Ben and Helen moved back to Bleiblerville and joined his childhood church home, Welcome Lutheran.
Ben was also a member of the Industry Fire Department. He worked for Austin County for 14 years before finally retiring due to failing eyesight. Ben enjoyed deer hunting with his buddies, fishing with his grandchildren, working around the farm, and relaxing on the porch with family and friends.
Ben Arning died on Monday Jan. 17, 2005.
Ben is survived by his two sons Bernhard Arning Jr. and daughter-in-law Diane of Houston, and Allen Craig Arning and daughter-in-law Debbie of Cypress; four granddaughters, Kimberly Arning Jones and husband Scott of Bleiblerville, Kristen Leigh Harden and husband Curtis of Houston, Carrie Arning and Courtney Arning of Cypress; two great grandchildren, Tyler Bond and Kyle Jones of Bleiblerville; sister-in-law Leona Arning of Bleiblerville; niece Linda Tarver of Bleiblerville; nephews, Michael Arning of Waco, Mark Arning of Bellville and Matthew Arning of Las Vegas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Frieda Arning, wife Helen Emshoff Arning, brother John Arning, and brother Roy Arning and sister-in-law Toni.
Memorial contributions can be made to Welcome Lutheran Church 13636 FM 109, Brenham, Texas 77833, or the Bleiblerville VFD, P.O. Box 151, Bleiblerville, Texas 78931.
Funeral services were under the direction of Knesek Family Funeral Chapels of Bellville.
Source: Bellville Times
Submitted by: Joy Neely
Arning, Eugene Alvin (1936-2000)
Eugene Alvin Arning, 63, of Palacios and formerly of Bellville, was born Sept. 25, 1936 in Kenney, TX. to Arthur and Nettie Loesch Arning, Sr. He died Feb. 21, 2000.
He was a retired tool pusher. He worked in the oilfield for nearly 20 years before becoming co-owners of Arning Well Service with his brother.
Graveside service at Oak Knoll Cemetery in Bellville
Arning, Helen L. (Emshoff) (1922-2004)
Bellville Times
Helen Emshoff Arning, age 81, was born on September 21, 1922 in Kenney. She was baptized the same day by her grandfather, because she was very ill at birth. When she recovered, she was again received in holy baptism at St. James Lutheran Church, New Wehdem on December 14, 1922. She was confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church in Bellville.
As a child, Helen attended Travis School. She began working as a teenager in Bellville. It was there that she met her husband Bernhard (Ben) Arning. They were married on February 14, 1942 at St. John Lutheran Church in Bellville.
Shortly thereafter, Ben was drafted into the military service and they moved to Washington, D.C. While there, son Bernhard, Jr. was born. After living several years in the nation's capital, Helen and Ben, Jr. returned to Kenney to await the end of World War II and the discharge of Ben, Sr.
When Ben returned from active duty, he moved his family to Houston to find employment. While there, son Allen Craig Arning was born on July 4, 1953.
The family attended St. Mark's Lutheran Church. Helen occupied her free time by becoming a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #654 and held many offices, including president. One of the duties she enjoyed most was teaching the American Flag etiquette to the boy and girl scout troops around Houston. Many of their weekends were spent at their place in Bleiblerville.
In 1979, Helen and family returned to Bleiblerville and joined Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church of Welcome. During her years she remained a faithful wife and mother. She was a member of Industry Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary. Her hobby for the last 15 years was canning vegetables and jellies. She was often heard saying that her two favorite activities in life were entertaining her family and friends and welcoming Pastor Schindehette every month for his visit and offering of Holy Communion.
Helen Emshoff Arning died Monday, June 21, 2004, in Bellville, Texas.
Helen is survived by her husband of 62 years, Bernhard Arning, Sr.; sons, Bernhard Arning, Jr. and daughter-in-law Diane of Houston, Allen Craig Arning and daughter-in-law Debbie of Cypress; four granddaughters, Kimberly Arning Jones and husband Scott of Bleiblerville, Kristen Arning Harden and husband Curtis of Houston, Carrie Arning and Courtney Arning; two great-grandchildren, Tyler Bond and Kyle Jones of Bleiblerville; her sister, Leona Arning of Bleiblerville; brother, Edwin Emshoff and sister-in-law, Evelyn of Houston; niece, Linda Tarver of Bleiblerville; and five nephews, Dave and Patrick Emshoff of Houston, Mike Arning and wife Carin of West, Mark Arning of Bellville and Matthew Arning of Las Vegas, Nevada.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Annie Emshoff; infant brother, Marvin Emshoff; sister, Ora Nell Herr; and brothers-in law Edger Herr, Roy Arning and wife Tony, and brother-in-law, John Arning, Jr.
Funeral services were held Thursday, June 24, 2004, at 10 a.m. from the Welcome Church with the Rev. Jason Korthauer officiating. Burial followed in the Welcome Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bennie Emshoff, Terry Shupak, Kermit Kolwes, Gary Shupak, Roland Roe and Willie Stoerner.
In lieu of usual remembrances, friends who wish may make memorial gifts to the Salem Evangelical Lutheran Church of Welcome, 13636 FM 109, Brenham, Texas 77833 or the Bleiblerville VFD, P.O. 151, Bleiblerville, Texas 78931.
Funeral services under the direction of Knesek Family Funeral Chapels, Bellville.
Posted by Joy Neely
Aschenbeck, Harvey Ross (1947-2023)
NAME: Harvey Ross Aschenbeck
BIRTH: June 20, 1947
DEATH: Nov. 5, 2023
SPOUSE: Lyndell (Brandt) Aschenbeck
PARENTS: Albert & Clara (Bravenec) Aschenbeck
Children: Ross Aschenbeck, Neil Aschenbeck Amy Aschenbeck
Cemetery: 1861 Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery
Funeral home: Schmidt Funeral Home
Ashorn, Annie Evelyn (Himly) (1922-2014)
Rev. Gilbert Franke will be celebrating the life of Annie Ashorn at Trinity Lutheran Church, 402 Atchison Street, Sealy, Texas 77474 on Wednesday, July 2nd, at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be in the Sealy Cemetery.
Annie Himly Ashorn passed away on June 29, 2014 at the age of 92. She was born on March 9, 1922 in Bellville, Texas to Louise and Charlie Himly. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church. She met the love of her life, Leroy Ashorn, on the dance floor and followed him to California where he was stationed in the military. They were married there on April 5, 1942.
She worked several different jobs at the Army base in California before returning to help on the Ashorn farm in Cat Spring and raise their three boys. Annie and Leroy later moved their family to Sealy where she worked at Schaer's Dry Goods and then at Bill's Grocery in the meat department for many years until her retirement.
Annie was a member of the Cat Spring Agricultural Society for years. When her boys were in the band in school, she was an avid band booster where she served as president of the Booster Club. She was a lifelong member of Trinity Lutheran Church.
Granny Annie, as she was known by many, is survived by her sons, Terry and wife, Patsy, Wayne and wife, Margie; and daughter-in-law, Myrna Ashorn; grandchildren, Troy Ashorn and wife, Cristina, Todd Ashorn and wife, Angela, Tiffany Emshoff and husband, Mark, Matthew Ashorn, Bethany Roberts and husband, Matt, Chase Ashorn and wife, Sherri, and Chris Ashorn and wife, Jacki; and ten great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren; three nephews; and one niece.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Louise Himly; husband, Leroy Ashorn, Sr.; son, Dr. Leroy Ashorn, Jr.; and brother, Clarence Himly.
Visitation will be at Knesek Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 1st, from 5 to 7 P.M. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 2nd, at 10 A.M. at Trinity Lutheran Church and graveside service will be in the Sealy Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or The American Legion Unit 442 in Sealy.
Ashorn, Leroy Willie, Jr., Ph.D. (1943-2014)
Dr. Leroy Ashorn, 70, of Huntsville, Texas went to be with the Lord after a courageous battle with Lymphoma on March 11, 2014, surrounded by his family.
Leroy was born September 2nd, 1943 in Bellville, Texas to Leroy W. and Annie Himly Ashorn.
He graduated from Sealy High School in 1962 and continued his education earning an associates of arts degree from Blinn College(Brenham) in 1964, a bachelor of business administration degree and MBA from Sam Houston State University in 1966 and 1967, respectively, before earning his Ph.D. from the University of Arkansas in 1973. Leroy married Myrna Engelking on January 29, 1966. They were married for 48 years. Leroy and Myrna were blessed with one son, Chris, in 1977.
Dr. Ashorn dedicated his career to educating others. Dr. Ashorn joined the faculty at Sam Houston State University in 1970 and served as a faculty member, Chair of the Department of General Business & Finance, Associate Dean & Coordinator of Graduate Studies and Interim Dean for the College of Business Administration. Leroy was a longtime member of Faith Lutheran Church.
He is survived by his wife Myrna, son Chris Ashorn and wife Jacki and one granddaughter; mother Annie Ashorn; brother, Terry Ashorn and wife Patsy and family; brother Wayne Ashorn and wife Margie and family; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews and extended family members.
Leroy was preceded in death by his father and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Himly; Mr. and Mrs. Willie Ashorn; and father and mother-in-law Mr. and Mrs. T.L. Eikner.
Interment: Sealy Cemetery, Sealy, Texas
Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home, Huntsville, Texas
Ashorn, Patricia Ann "Patsy" (Dzierzanowski) (1947-2016)
Patsy Dzierzanowski Ashorn died on Saturday, December 10, 2016. She was a daughter of Willie Mae Machala, Feb. 9, 1921-November 12, 2016, and Anton Raymond Dzierzanowski, 1881-1956 of Sealy, Texas.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at 5 pm to 7 pm at the Knesek Bros, Hwy 36 Chapel.
Rosary and Wake Service will be at 7 pm, Tuesday, December 13th at the Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel on Hwy 36.
Funeral Service will be on Wednesday, December 14, 2016 ať The Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Sealy, Austin County, Texas at 10 am.
Patsy graduated from Sealy High School in 1965.
Atkinson, Evelyn V. (Vaughan) (1914-2003)
Bellville Times
October 2003
Funeral services for Evelyn V. Atkinson, 89, of Houston were held Saturday, October 11, 2003 at 10 a.m. from the Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel in Sealy with Rev. John Tyler officiating. Graveside services followed at 1 p.m. at Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery in Houston.
Evelyn C. Vaughan was born in Waelder, Texas to parents Scott E. and Persia King Vaughan. She was raised in Waelder and graduated from Waelder public school.
She married Walter Atkinson in Waelder and was a homemaker most of her life living in Houston. Mrs. Atkinson was a member of the Houston Eastern Star Chapter and the Methodist Church.
Evelyn V. Vaughn died Thursday, October 9, 2003 in Bellville.
Survivors include her sister Mary Smith of Sealy, brother Billy Vaughan and wife Frances of Temple and a number of nieces and nephews.
She ws preceded in death by her parents, Scott and Persia Vaughan, sisters Joy Boehler and Geraldine Griffin and brothers, Scot Pellam, Jerald Lee, Clabore and Earn Vaughan.
Funeral services were held under the direction of the Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel of Sealy.
Posted by Joy Neely
Avila, Arturo P. (1997-2023)
NAME: Arturo Avila
BIRTH: 2/22/1997
DEATH: 3/1/2023
CEMETERY: Immaculate Conception Catholic church Cemetery
Funeral Home: knesek Funeral Home
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