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Kiecke, Cameron Keith (1991-2013)
[Family] Father: Ken Kiecke, Mother: Diane ()
Bellville Times
Cameron Keith Kiecke, 22, went to be with the Lord Sunday, Oct. 13, 2013. Cameron was born on March, 15, 1991, in Houston, Texas to Ken and Diane Kiecke.
Cameron was raised in Katy, Texas. After graduating from Cinco Ranch High School in 2009, he went on to earn his BBA in Insurance and Risk Management from the University of Mississippi in 2013 where he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta Fraternity.
Shortly after graduation, he began his Insurance career with the firm of Brown & Riding in Atlanta, Georgia.
Cameron loved to travel and spend time outdoors hunting and fishing. He cherished the time he spent with family and friends at the family ranch in Cat Spring, Texas.
He is survived by his Father Ken Kiecke, Mother Diane Kiecke, Sister Jenny Shepherd Becker and husband Josh, Sister Kendal Kiecke, Grandparents Elroy and Jeanette Kiecke, and numerous loving Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. He was preceded in death by his Grandfather Fred Brown and his Grandmother Josephine Brown Dasher.
Visitation was on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2013, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Memorial Oaks Funeral Home, 13001 Katy Freeway, Houston, Texas 77079. A Memorial Service took place at 3 p.m., on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2013, at Grace Fellowship United Methodist Church, 2655 S. Mason Road, Katy, Texas 77450.
In lieu of flowers, a donation in Cameron's honor may be made to Pine Cove Christian Camp, PO Box 9055, Tyler, Texas 75711 or online at www.pinecove.com/giving
Posted by Joy Neely
Kiemsteadt, Melvin Henry (1920-2013)
[Veteran] WW2, SGT, USAAC, 31/2 Years, 7th Air Force Pacific [Family] Father: Fred Kiesteadt, Mother: Laura Glaser, Spouse: Lucile Meier [Cemetery] Phillipsburg Cemetery ()
Bellville Times
Melvin Henry Kiemsteadt of Kenney peacefully passed away to be with his Lord and Savior on March 2, 2013 at Scott & White Hospital in Brenham.
Melvin was born on July 29, 1920 in Kenney to Fred and Laura Kiemsteadt. A life-long resident of Kenney, Melvin graduated from Bellville High School in 1938.
He married Lucile Meier, the love of his life, also of Kenney on Feb. 9, 1947 at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Phillipsburg. Melvin was a proud veteran of the US Army Air Corp serving during WW II in the Pacific Theater.
Melvin and Lucile made their home on a small farm in Kenney. After working for Austin County, First National Bank of Bellville and Austin County State Bank, he became the Administrator of a nursing home in Bellville during the sixties.
When Lucile was diagnosed with polio during 1951, Melvin assisted her in her successful fight to overcome paralysis.
In March 1952, they welcomed their first son, David. Jerry, their second son was born in November 1956.
Melvin enjoyed raising cattle and gardening. He enjoyed his proudest moments watching his sons and grandchildren perform in various sporting and school activities. During these years, he served St. Paul Lutheran as a councilman and in other capacities. Throughout his life, Melvin was known a kind and generous, father, grandfather and friend to many in his community. In his last years, he was cared for by Esther McNeese who gave him excellent care and companionship.
Melvin was preceded in death by his wife, Lucile, his son, Jerry, his parents, his brother, Fred and his brother-in-law, John Kessler. In addition he was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Esther and Henry Haar, and brother and sister-in-law, Leslie and Earnestine Meier.
He is survived by his son, David and his wife Linda, and daughter-in-law, Cindy. Grandchildren surviving are Jason and Jennifer Kiemsteadt, Bethany and Rob Sherrard, Amy and Zach Hale, and Clint and Amy Kiemsteadt. Melvin took great delight in his great-grandchildren, who knew him as "Papa K". They are Laurna and Jay Jay Kiemsteadt, Lukas and Ellie Sherrard, Owen Hale, Kennedy, Graham and Luke Kiemsteadt.
Melvin is also survived by his sister Mary Jo Kessler and his brother-in-law, Leroy Meier and his wife Nora, and many beloved nieces, nephews and friends.
The family was present for visitation on Tuesday, March 5 from 5-30 to 7-30 at Knesek Funeral Home in Bellville. Services were held on Wednesday, March 6 at 2 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Phillipsburg. Interment in the Church Cemetery.
Melvin's grandchildren and their spouses will serve as pallbearers, and honorary pallbearers will be Melvin's great-grandchildren.
Knesek Funeral Home in Bellville in charge of arrangements- www.knesekfuneralhome.com
Posted by Joy Neely
Kieschnick, Johann (1834-1916)
[Veteran] CWCSA, PVT, Waul's Texas Legion ()
Married.
Enlisted June 11, 1862 at Camp Waul by Voigt.
Shown on muster rolls from June 1862 to February 1863.
Left as sick at Yazoo City on Feb. 20, 1863.
A medical examining board in Yazoo City on May 6, 1863 recommended he be reassigned as a shoemaker for the army.
On May 6, 1863 he was detailed to shoemaker service, which was his trade.
Shown on a roll of prisoners captured and paroled on May 21, 1863 at Yazoo City, Miss.
Shown as absent sick in Washington County in January & February 1864.
Website http://bluebonnet-hill.com/civilwar.htm indicates he was in Voigt’s company and was Wendish.
Rejoined Co. K of Timmon’s Regiment at Galveston.
He suffered from rheumatism in knee & ankle joints and had been in the hospital for 6 months.
March-August 1864 he was in Austin & Washington counties ill, and on September 10, 1864 he was sent to Houston to shoemaker service.
He was 5'8" tall with brown eyes & hair.
Kincheloe, William (1781-1835)
SFA Old 300, Notable person [Veteran] EarlyWar, COL [Family] Father: Thomas Ludwell Kincheloe, Mother: Hanna Robinson, Spouse: #1 Nancy Taylor; #2 Mary Betts () , FG , FS
ExternalWebsite; TSHA; ; https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/kincheloe-william
King, Allison Renea (1983-2023)
[Family] Father: James G King, Mother: Jacqueline [Cemetery] Guardian Angel Cemetery () , FG
Allison Renea King entered this world as a blessing from heaven on Aug. 29, 1983. Her sparkling eyes and beautiful smile could light up a room. It soon became evident that Allison would have a special purpose in life after she was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy.
Dependent on a ventilator to breathe and limited movement, she did not miss a beat. With her little sister at her side with the same limitations, she accomplished many things. She was a Girl Scout, member of the Catholic Daughters and American Legion Auxiliary in Wallis. She made her First Communion and Confirmation at Guardian Angel Catholic Church and received her diploma from Brazos High School. While she was a patient in the pediatric ICU at Memorial Hermann Hospital, she was on the cover of the hospital Horizons Magazine. Allison and Denise were also featured in a Houston Chronical article and were on TV at the MDA Telethon in Houston.
Allison was the ultimate babysitter to many children. She owned and loved many fur babies. Her birthdays were always a party! She always had a theme and later had different characters in attendance because she loved to watch the little ones' excitement. She was always on the go with shopping being her favorite thing to do. In later years though, it became difficult for her to spend time in her wheelchair and she became home bound. She loved movies and there were not many that she had not seen. Over the years, both Allison and Denise were cared for by their loving parents and many wonderful, loving doctors, nurses, and caregivers. A few years ago, Allison decided she was done with hospitals and with any illness that came along, she would insist she stay at home instead.
On Dec. 20, 2023, at the age of 40 years, she passed into the loving arms of Jesus Christ and was undoubtedly met by many family members who went before her led by her loving sister, Denise Renea King.
Allison is preceded in death by grandparents, Patricia Smaistrla, and Racy and Margaret King; sister, Denise Renea King and brother, Sean Scarborough; uncles and aunts, Alphonse Smaistrla Jr., Greg Smaistrla, Bruno E. Nowak, Chris King, and Carole J. Nowak; and cousins, Bruno Nowak, Douglas W. King, and Jennifer Nowak.
Left behind to cherish her memory are her parents, James G. King, and Jacqueline and Gary Scarborough; grandfather, Alphonse Smaistrla; aunts and uncles, Daephne and Randy Kresta, Dennis and Carolyn King, Karl and Tynia King, and Janet King; brothers, Chris, Justin, and Jeremy Scarborough; cousins and spouses, Sara and John Wind, Nicholas and Callie Kresta, Terri and Bobby Sagar, Richard and Minnie Green, Patrick and Jennifer King, Brian and Stacy King, Mary and Doug Staff, Erin and Kevin Sielhan, Ryan and Katie King, Leslie and Eric Quinnell, Matthew and Kesten King, Madeline and Tyler Colluro, Elyssa and Joshua Huggins.
A very special sincere thank you to all the wonderful caregivers, loving nurses and doctors that have cared for Allison and Denise over the last 40 years. To our extended family and close friends, thank you for holding our hands, the many hugs, and caring for our hearts during this time.
Visitation is scheduled for Wednesday, December 27, 2023, from 5-00 PM - 7-00 PM at Guardian Angel Catholic Church, 5518 Demel Street, Wallis, TX, with a rosary at 7-00 PM. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at 10-30 AM at Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Burial will be in Guardian Angel Catholic Cemetery.
King, Willie Mae (Mahon) (1934-2024)
Maiden Name: Mahon [Family] Father: Sammy Mahon Sr, Mother: Elnora Ray, Spouse: Howard King Sr, Children: Derry Louis King, Ora Nell Parker, Genette Taylor, Surlean Mays, Mable Hall, Mearlean Henry, Howard King, Jr [Cemetery] Karmichael Cemetery ()
Willie Mae King was born in the Shoenau community between Industry and Shelby, Texas to the late Sammy Mahon Sr. and Elnora Ray Mahon. She was the fourth child of nine children to be blessed to this union.
On January 9, 1955 she married the love of her life, Howard King Sr. and seven children were blessed to the union. Willie Mae confessed her faith in Christ at an early age. She was a member of the Cherry Chapel United Methodist Church her entire life. She was current serving under the leadership of Reverend Robert Mays. Willie Mae served in several positions of her church; adult choir, women mission, planning committee and she played the tambourine. She was the mother of the church. Willie Mae loved her church family. For many years she sung in a gospel group called Silvertone Gospel Singers. They traveled many places, ministering in songs and praise worship.
Willie Mae attended Austin County and County Line school. She worked for Joe Franks sewing factory for many years and in skilled nursing facilities. Later in life she was a devoted private duty caregiver.
After retirement Willie Mae loved cooking for her family, friends, and church. She was a very active person, enjoying gardening, planting flowers, crocheting, making quilts, and loved canning fruits. She looked forward to selling some of her goods at the Black Gate in Round Top, Texas. Willie Mae was a very active member of the Adult Austin County 4-H Club where she participated in competition by submitting many of her crafts and canned items.
She loved being with her family on special occasions and holidays; her family was everything to her. She loved being pampered by her children, although everyone knew who was in charge. No matter how good or bad she felt, nothing stopped her from going shopping or eating out and she never got tired of going places.
Willie Mae is preceded in death by her parents; Sammy and Elanor Mahon, husband; Howard King Sr., one son; Derry Louis King, two sisters; Ethel McNeil, Nora Williams, four brothers; Jessie Mahon, Aron Mahon, Sammy Mahon Jr. and Michael Davis.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories, Ora Nell Parker of Katy, Texas. Genette Taylor (Garrett), Missouri City, Texas. Surlean Mays (Robert), Industry, Texas. Mable Hall, Industry, Texas. Mearlean Henry, Industry, Texas. One son; Howard King Jr. (Lisa) San Antionio, Texas. Four sisters; Glory Whitfield, San Antiono, Texas, Alice Williams, Industry, Texas. Dorothy Shelby (Herbert), Whala, Texas, Cheryl Shae Robertson, Katy, Texas, one brother; George Green, one sister-in-law; Kewana Mahon, Houston, Texas. Twenty grandchildren, forty-two great grandchildren nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, one special friend; Bobby Ward Anderson, special niece; Hazel Smith, Specials cousins; Laura Granger, Clara Ray, Lillie Darden, Gladis Darden, Reverend Roy and Joyce Green.
https://www.millerjosey.com/obituaries/Willie-Mae-King?obId=30528356#/obituaryInfo
Kingston, William (-1845)
SFA Old 300, Notable person [Veteran] PVT [Family] Father: Thomas Kingston, Mother: Jane () , FG , FS
Private in a scouting company headed by Moses Morrison, which had been raised to guard against Karankawa Indians in the area around the Colorado River and Tres Palacios Creek
In 1832 Kingston served under Aylett C. Buckner at the battle of Velasco.
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Kingston and Powell received title to a sitio of land now in Matagorda County on May 8, 1827.
ExternalWebsite; TSHA; ; https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/kingston-william
Kinkler, August (1848-1916)
[Cemetery] Cat Spring (Kollatschny) Cemetery ()
Austin County Obituaries 1916, The Sealy News Funeral Christmas Day
August Kinkler, a pioneer Citizen of Cat Spring, died on December 24th. He was buried on Christmas day in the Old Cat Spring Cemetery and the following relatives and friends from Sealy attended the funeral- Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Ripple, Mrs. Jno. Koy, Messrs. Hugo, Theo., Geo. and Richard Koy, J. H. Nowak and family of Joe Sailer.
Submitted by- Judy Oakes
Kirk, Shirley (1930-2015)
Notable person [Family] Spouse: Walter James Kirk () , FG [COD] Congestive heart failure
Bellville Times
Shirley Kirk, the namesake of Shirley Kirk Elementary School in Cy-Fair ISD, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2015.
Shirley taught home economics early on in her 39 year career but spent most of her time teaching middle school science. She taught in both Bellville and Cy-Fair.
Education was a great passion of hers and Shirley could often be heard promoting, praising, and even defending today's teachers and students. It was the great honor of her life to be selected as namesake for a school, an honor earned not just by her many years of service in the classroom but her innumerable hours of volunteer work on behalf of Cy-Fair teachers and students.
Shirley was born in Little River, Texas on Oct. 8, 1930. She attended Mary Hardin Baylor and The University of Texas where she earned a master's degree.
She became an adopted Aggie, however, when she met Walter James Kirk, her husband of 49 years. Together they had two sons, Evan and James Lee. Evan and his wife Annette gave her two grandsons, Austin and Houston. James and his wife Joyce added twin granddaughters to the family, Jessica and Jenna.
Shirley was devoted to her church. She was a teacher, leader, hostess, and organist. During the past year and half that she spent in and out of hospitals as she dealt with congestive heart failure, Shirley shared her love for God with everyone she encountered.
Besides her husband, sons, daughters-in-law, and beloved grandchildren, Shirley is survived by four nieces- Leslie, Melissa, Amy, and Carol, daughters of her only brother, George Huckabee, who preceded her in death.
Services were held, Feb. 16, 2015 at Jersey Village Baptist Church, Dr., Rev. Kirby Follis, officiating.
Posted by Bruce White
Kirkpatrick, Mary Sue (Smith) (1924-2003)
Maiden Name: Smith [Family] Father: Charles Robert Smith, Mother: Pearl Hester Bazzoon [Cemetery] Sealy Cemetery (D)
Bellville Times
Tuesday, July 15, 2003
Funeral services for Mary Sue Kirkpatrick, 78, of Sealy, Texas were held Tuesday, July 8, 2003 at 2 p.m. from Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel in Sealy, Texas with Rev. Merle Blado officiating. Interment was at the Sealy Cemetery in Sealy.
Pallbearers serving were Kirk McKnight, John Kirkpatrick, Brent Hay, J. Travis Petersen, David Kirkpatrick and Austin Clay.
Born in Cleveland, Texas, Mary Sue was the daughter of Charles Robert Smith and Pearl Hester (Bazzoon) Smith. She was raised in Cleveland, Texas and graduated from Cleveland High School and received a B.S. degree from Sam Houston State University. Mary worked at M.D. Anderson hospital as a medical technician for twenty years and was a member of First Baptist Church of Sealy. She loved gardening and watching birds especially Cardinals.
Mary Sue Kirkpatrick died July 4, 2003 in Katy, Texas.
Her survivors are daughter Mary Kathleen Kirkpatrick of Sealy, son John Frank Kirkpatrick of Mobile, Alabama, sister Jeanette Parten and husband Leon Jack of College Station, grandchildren John Travis Petersen, David Prassel Kirkpatrick, Austin Baker Clay, Bryan Michael Brown and Andrea Loren Hawkins, great grandchildren Devin Petersen and Davey and Abigail Hawkins.
Preceded in death by parents Charles and Pearl Smith, sister Maxine Milne, brothers Charles Goree Smith, Millard M. Smith and Robert Conell Smith.
Funeral services under the direction of Knesek Family Funeral Chapels, Sealy, Texas.
Posted by Joy Neely
Kitchens, Maggie Sue (Cook) (1940-2013)
Maiden Name: Cook [Family] Father: Furman Cook, Mother: Maggie Lena Broussard, Spouse: James T. Kitchens ()
Bellville Times
Maggie Sue Cook Kitchens was born Oct. 14, 1940, in Temple, the daughter of Furman and Maggie Lena Broussard Cook. She grew up and attended school in Rogers, Texas, graduating from Rogers High School in 1959.
Maggie was united in marriage to James T. Kitchens on Sept. 17, 1960, in Milam County, Texas, in the living room of her girlfriend's father's house who was the Justice of the Peace for that county. She and J.T. lived in Texas City, Cypress and Highland before calling Bellville home in 1994.
Maggie enjoyed fishing, gardening, all sports, playing the lotto, Cajun music, gambling, napping, going on road trips with her children and riding with J.T. in the rig. She was an excellent cook, known for her chicken fried steak and gravy, homemade ice cream, banana pudding, deviled eggs and stuffed peppers. She also enjoyed making wine and margaritas. Maggie loved her horses, donkey and dogs, especially her beloved dog, Booger. Although she wasn't a “church-goer,†Maggie was a Christian who had read the Bible from cover to cover. She was known to her friends in the bottom as a very quiet, simple lady. But when it came to J.T., she always kept him straight, and he knew that when she called his name he better straighten up. His response was always, “Yes, Mamaâ€.
Maggie passed away Saturday, August 10, 2013, in Bryan, at the age of 72. She is survived by her loving soulmate and husband of almost 53 years- J.T. Kitchens of Bellville; children Bobbie Ann Janak and her husband, David, of Halletsville, Eddy Bryan Kitchens and his wife, Allandra, of Magnolia and Debra Rae Latham and her husband, Troy of Wesley Chapel, Florida; grandchildren Scott Janak and his wife, Brandi, Melissa Janak, Kimberly McMahon and her husband, Shane, Bryce Latham, Hunter Kitchens and Mallie Kitchens. Maggie is also survived by her 6 great grandchildren and sister Doris Huff and her husband, Jim, of Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, Furman and Maggie Cook, brothers, W. D. Cook and Oscar Cook and sister, Mary Ruth Cook.
Visitation- 5-7 p.m., Monday, Aug. 12, 2013, Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel, Bellville, Texas
Graveside service- 2 p.m., Tuesday, August 13, 2013 , Rogers City Cemetery, Rogers, Texas.
Memorial gifts may be to- Bellville St. Joseph, P.O. Box 977, Bellville, Texas 77418,, Hospice Brazos Valley, 302 East Blue Bell Road, Brenham, Texas 77833, or to St. Joseph Regional Health Center, 2801 Franciscan Drive, Bryan, Texas 77802.
Posted by Joy Neely
Kitzmann, Bertha (Koeppen) (1880-1958)
Maiden Name: Koeppen [Family] Father: Adolph Koeppen, Mother: Elise "Louise" Waack ()
Bertha Koeppen Kitzmann was born in Cat Spring, Austin County, Texas on December 2, 1880 to parents Adolph Koeppen and Elise (Louise) Waack Koeppen. She was born on the farmstead off Newburg Road on what is now called Koeppen Trail. Her paternal grandparents were Wilhelm Koeppen and wife Ida Kaufl Koeppen. Her maternal grandparents were Johann Joachim Waack and wife Ilsabe Maria Peters Waack. Bertha Koeppen was predeceased by her husband John Emil Kitzmann.
Obituary
The Brookshire Times
June 12, 1958
Graveside Services Held in Pattison for Mrs. Bertha Kitzmann
Mrs. Bertha Kitzmann died suddenly on Friday morning, June 6, at the home of her daughter Mrs. Mary Miller in Houston. Funeral services were held in Houston at 2-30 on Saturday afternoon with graveside services in the Pattison Methodist Cemetery. Rev. Geo. Reck officiated. She was 77 years of age. Survivors are her two sons, Burnett and Edward Lee Kitzmann, two daughters, Mrs. Mary Miller and Mrs. Otto Droske, a number or grandchildren, and other relatives including her sister-in-law Mrs. C. A. Wilpitz and brothers-in-law Otto and Henry Kitzman of Brookshire. Mrs. Kitzmann lived with her son, Edward, but was at the home of her daughter when she became ill.
Obituary
Houston Post, Harris County, Texas June 7, 1958
Mrs. Bertha Kitzman, 77, of 5018 South Acres Drive, died 7-10 a.m. Friday. Survivors, sons, Burnett and Edward Lee Kitzman, daughters Mrs. Margaret Miller, Mrs. Lucille Droske; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; brothers Willie and Walter Koeppen, all of Houston. Services 2-30 p.m. Saturday, Earthman Chapel, the Rev. George Reck, burial Pattison Cemetery, Pattison. Pallbearers- Eddie Kriegel, Clarence Simpson, E. S. Smith, I. C. Martin, Wilson Stasney, Earthman Funerals, 2420 Fannin St., Fairfax 3-6377.
Submitted by- Carolyn Bonnin carolbonn2 @ aol.com
Klatt, Johnnie Jeanette (Norris) (1943-2024)
Maiden Name: Norris [Family] Father: Rollie Ahto Norris, Mother: Ida Maude Rhodes, Spouse: Melvin Klatt [Cemetery] Hartsville Cemetery ()
Johnnie Jeanette Klatt passed from this life on December 1, 2024, at the age of 81, surrounded by many loved ones and family members.
Johnnie was born in Houston, Texas, on June 20, 1943, to the late Rollie Ahto Norris and Ida Maude Rhodes. She attended Kashmere Gardens schools. While at a birthday party for a mutual friend in Pleak, Texas, she met the love of her life, Melvin Klatt. They wrote love letters to each other for two years while Melvin served in the United States Air Force. Upon returning from the service, Melvin and Johnnie were married on November 26, 1958, eager to start a family of their own.
During the years, Melvin and Johnnie were members of the Austin County Saddle Club enjoying square dances on horseback, in their own and other area arenas, and weekend trail rides, sometimes by moonlight. In 1992, Melvin and Johnnie joined the Po.L.K. of A. (Polka Lover’s Klub of America, Texas Chapter) where they spent countless hours dancing and socializing, making lifetime friends. In 1994, Melvin and Johnnie were crowned Po.L.K. of A. King and Queen. They were also members of the Hermann Sons Sealy Lodge and St. John’s Lutheran Church of Cat Spring.
Johnnie’s gift of service was hospitality. There were a lot of special people in her life and she enjoyed cooking and baking for them. She loved providing cookies, cinnamon rolls, kolaches, and pigs-in-a-blanket, among other things, to her family and friends. She was the winner of the Kolache Klobase Festival in East Bernard for several years. There was never a family holiday that didn’t involve her baking at least five pies, always wanting to provide everyone’s favorites. Seeing other people happy always made her happy. She was a loving wife and mother, and a dedicated friend to many.
This love of cooking and providing for others was portrayed as well through her employment with Sealy Schools as head cook/manager of the cafeteria. She dedicated 30 years to feeding the youth of Sealy, Texas. Alumni from Sealy High School still talk about her cinnamon rolls today and how delicious her food was.
Johnnie is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Melvin Klatt, Sr., her parents, brother Rollie Eugene Norris, sister Nadia Norris Stanford, brother Grant Lee “Teddy” Norris, and brother James Vernon “Jimmy” Norris, and granddaughters Katie Fowler and Piper Klatt. She is survived by her son Melvin Klatt, Jr. and wife Jackie, daughter Deborah Hansen and husband Eric, son Greg Klatt and wife Lynn, daughter Cassandra Pospichal and husband Kurt, daughter Christel Karl and husband Donald, and son Ronnie Klatt and Cindy Klatt; along with grandchildren Jennie Smith and husband Colby, Madison Young and husband Matt, Christa Hansen and Benny Behnen, Casey Hrbacek and husband John, Clayton Hansen, Kaley Harrington and husband Colton, Ryan Sullivan, Charity Karl, Aaron Karl, Ryan Fowler, and Bella Klatt; great-grandchildren Caroline Smith, Everleigh Behnen, Ellie Behnen, Croix Behnen, Keaton Harrington, Kamdynn Harrington, Kohen Harrington, Braxton Fowler, Adeline Fowler, and Kinsley Bartholomew; sister-in-law Joanie Griffin and husband Johnny, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Johnnie will be honored at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Cat Spring on Thursday, December 5 with visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will also be held at the church on Friday, December 6 at 11 a.m., lunch at 12 p.m., followed by graveside services in Wallis Hartsville Cemetery at 2 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Clayton Hansen, Aaron Karl, Ryan Sullivan, Matt Young, Colton Harrington, John Hrbacek, and Colby Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Johnny Griffin, Rudy Stuchly, Robert Arnold, Mark Brandt, John Griffin, Michael Griffin, Ryan Fowler, Keaton Harrington, Croix Behnen, and Kohen Harrington.
If desired, monetary donations can be made in Johnnie’s memory to St. John’s Lutheran Church, Cat Spring, Texas.
https://www.knesekfuneralhome.com/obituary/johnnie-klatt?fh_id=15457
Klecka, Rudolph Nathan "Rudy" (1943-2013)
Nickname: Rudy [Veteran] US Army/National Guard [Family] Father: Rudolph Klecka, Mother: Henrietta Urbish ()
Bellville Times
Memorial service for Rudy Nathan Klecka is Friday, Jan. 17, 2014 at 10 a.m. at Holy Cross Catholic Church in East Bernard with Rev. Fr. Don Rupport, officiating.
Rudy Klecka, age 70, of East Bernard died Dec. 14, 2013 in the hospital in Coast Rica following a brief illness.
He was born on March 16, 1943 in East Bernard to the late Henrietta Urbish and Rudolph Klecka. He was raised in East Bernard, and graduated from East Bernard High School. He joined the army in 1968 and was discharged from the National Guard in 1972.
Rudy obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Sam Houston State University. He worked as a history teacher at Sealy ISD for 35 years until his retirement.
He enjoyed hunting with friends and family. For the last few years, he adventured in Costa Rica, Alaska and Panama.
Rudy is survived by his son, Patrick and 3 grandchildren- Joshua, Lynnsey and Cade. He is also survived by 2 brothers- James and wife, Patricia and Edward and wife, Angie.
Posted by Joy Neely
Klopsteck, Curtis Gaylan (1951-2015)
[Family] Father: Wilmer Tobias Klopsteck Sr, Mother: El Birdie Hartmann [Cemetery] Sealy Cemetery () , FG
Curtis Gaylan Klopsteck, 63, passed away at his home in Houston, Texas on Tuesday, November 24, 2015.
Curtis was born December 2, 1951 in Sealy, Texas to Wilmer Sr. and El Birdie Klopsteck. He has one brother, Wilmer Klopsteck Jr. He graduated high school in Sealy, Texas and went on to graduate from Blinn College before entering the Texas Department of Public Safety Academy in June 1973. He began to fulfill his dream of becoming a Texas State Trooper. He began his twenty years of service in Schulenburg, Texas and retired in 1993.
Curtis is survived by his three daughters, Crystal Fitzgerald and husband, Brian, of Boston, MA, Katie Sellars and husband, John, of Conroe, TX, and Candace Robinson and husband, Brian, of League City, TX. He had four grandchildren, Harper, Hadley, and Hudson Sellars, and Timothy Fitzgerald. He has one brother, Wilmer Jr. and Avie Sue Klopsteck; two nieces, Lisa Whitten and husband, Cody, of College Station, TX, and Kristi Mathis and husband, Jason, of Cat Spring, TX.
Curtis was preceded in death by his parents, Wilmer Sr. and El Birdie Klopsteck of Sealy, Texas.
Services will be held on Sunday, November 24, 2015, at Knesek's Family Funeral Chapels at 768 Fourth Street, Sealy, TX 77474. Pastor Joe Vincent will be officiating. Pallbearers include Brian Robinson, John Sellars, Mark Shaver, Frank Fojtik, Michael Strunk, and Gordon Van Dyke. Visitation will be Sunday from 1 pm to 3 pm, with services immediately following. There will be a short graveside service at Sealy Cemetery. If more information is needed please call Knesek's Family Funeral Chapels at 979-885-3535.
The family asks in lieu of flowers that donations be made to the local SPCA or the American Heart Association.
Klopsteck, Herman (1841-)
[Veteran] CWCSA, PVT, Waul's Texas Legion ()
First diary entry is Bellville, TX.
Captured at Yazoo City on July 14, 1863
Received at Camp Morton on Aug 14, 1863
Transferred to Ft. Delaware March 19, 1864.
Gave oath of allegiance on June, 9, 1865;
Grave in Round Top Hasskarl Diary
Returned home on June 24th.
Buried at Round Top cemetery.
Kept a diary held by his descendants.
Kloss, Richard (1908-1992)
[Family] Father: Charles Kloss, Mother: Dora Hillboldt, Spouse: Adelheid Machemehl Schumann [Cemetery] Millheim Cemetery ()
Funeral services for Mr. Richard Kloss, 83, of Bellville were held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 19 from St. John Lutheran Church in Bellville with Pastor Willie Rotter and Pastor Ann Ward officiating.
Interment was in the Millheim Cemetery. Pallbearers were Douglas Kloss, Shannon Johnson, Dennis Landua, Paul Machemehl, Rev. Robert Sorensen, Melvin Meyer, Allan Severin and David Kloss.
Mr. Kloss died Friday, April 17, 1992 in a Bellivlle nursing facility at the age of 83 years, eight months and 23 days.
He was born Aug. 24, 1908 in Millheim, the son of Charles and Dora (Hillboldt) Kloss.
He attended school in Millheim. He loved farming and carpentry.
On Dec. 26, 1959, he was united in marriage with Adelheid Machemehl Schumann at St. John Lutheran Church in Bellville.
Mr. Kloss was very conservation-minded, and, in 1980, he received the Outstanding Farmer and Rancher Award from the Austin County Soil and Water Conservation District. A member of St. John Lutheran Church in Bellville, Mr. Kloss was also a member of Millheim Harmonie Hall, the Farm Bureau and a 60-year member of the Sons of Hermann.
Survivors include- wife, Adelheid Schumann Kloss of Bellville; son, J. C. Kloss and wife Glenda of Houston; stepson, Herbert Schumann and wife Laura of Bellville; grandchildren, Rick and Debbie Kloss of Houston, Tracy and Dwayne Carlson of Hockley and Jeff Kloss of Houston; stepgrandchildren, Brian, Deanna, Scott and Brenda Schumann, all of Bellville; four great grandchildren; brother, Charlies A. Kloss and wife Thelma of Sealy, and many other friends and relatives.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Elfrieda Goebel Kloss, on March 22, 1956.
In lieu of flowers, friends may make donations to the charity of their choice.
Services were under the direction of Schmidt Funeral Home of Bellville.
(Published Bellville Times, April 23, 1992, page 14.)
Obituary contributed by- Cheryl Gross - Grand Rapids, Michigan
Klotz, Cecilia Marie (Wleczyk) (1934-2015)
Maiden Name: Wleczyk [Family] Father: Steve Wleczyk, Mother: Cecilia, Spouse: Ernest Klotz [Cemetery] Krasna Cemetery () , FG
Cecilia Mary Klotz, 81, of Wallis, Texas, was born February 1, 1934 in Rosenberg, Texas and passed away on April 27, 2015 in Austin, Texas. Funeral services will be held at Guardian Angel Catholic Church, 2610 Demel, Wallis, Texas 77485 on Friday, May 1, 2015 at 2-00 pm., with Rev. Thuy Quang Nguyen celebrating the funeral mass and rite of committal. Visitation is from 5-00 pm until 7-00 pm with the wake/rosary at 7-00 pm on Thursday, April 30, 2015, at Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Interment at Krasna Cemetery in Wallis.
Cecilia was raised in Rosenberg and attended Cottonwood Public School. She married Ernest Klotz in Rosenberg in July of 1952 and was a homemaker all her life.
Survivors include her daughters, Marilyn Cerna and husband, Nelson, of Wallis, Helen Alexander of Manchaca, TX, Gloria Stevison of Wallis, Loretta Johnson and husband, Thomas, of Sealy; sons, Ernest John Klotz and wife, Cynthia, of Wallis, Anthony Klotz and wife, Renee, of Simonton, A.J. Klotz and wife, Sylvia, of Wallis, Clarence Klotz of Wallis, and David Klotz of Simonton; brother, Steve Wleczyk and wife, Florence, of Rosenberg; grandchildren, Jonathan Klotz, Katharine Capps and husband, Mike, Samantha Alexander, Aaron Kubecka, Melissa Bliss, Christina Paul, Brittney Everett, Jerry Gaines, Donna Boff, Billy Bliss, Lauren Chapman, Jerry Klotz, Kolton Klotz, Allan Klotz, B.J. Klotz, Amanda Klotz, and Melinda (Mullins) Klotz, and Michelle Guerrero, Jonathan Guerrero, and Noah Guerrero, Michael, Landon, and Brandon Rabius; and 27 great-grandchildren.
Cecilia was preceded in death by her parents, Steve and Cecilia Wleczyk; husband, Ernest Klotz; daughters, Karen Rabius and Yvonne Boff.
Knesek Funeral Home in Wallis in charge of arrangements. www.knesekfuneralhome.com
Kluna, Helen L (Koehne) (1934-2015)
Maiden Name: Koehne [Family] Father: Walter Frank Koehne, Mother: Lela Mae Hopper, Spouse: Al G. Kluna () [COD] Cancer
Bellville Times
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Helen L. (Koehne) Kluna, 80, of Cat Spring passed away Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015, in Bryan after a courageous battle with cancer.
Helen was born Sept. 20, 1934, in Houston the daughter of Walter Frank and Lela Mae (Hopper) Koehne. She grew up in Houston graduating from Milby High School.
Helen obtained her certification and became a deputy for the Austin County Sheriff's Department. She was employed as an Administrative Assistant at the University of Texas in Austin, working there for 12 years.
On Oct. 23, 1982, Helen was united in marriage with Al G. Kluna in Hempstead. They have made their home in Cat Spring.
Helen was a longtime member of the American Business Women's Association. She enjoyed needle point, bowling and fishing.
She is survived by her husband Al G. Kluna of Cat Spring. daughter Deanna Louise Ling and husband and, Neil, also of Cat Spring; sons Deacon Robert Kent and wife, Debbie, of Sealy, Bradley Kent and wife Maggie of Bellville, and Christopher L. Kent of Houston; 10 grandchildren 17 great grandchildren and many other relatives and dear friends.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Frank and Lela Mae Koehne, and her brother, William Koehne.
Visitation was held at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, at the Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel in Bellville. Memorial Service followed at 7 p.m., with Deacon Robert Kent officiating. Friends who wish may make memorial gifts to the Susan B. Komen Foundation, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265-0309.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Schmidt Funeral Home, 12029 Hwy. 36 S., P.O. Box 610, Bellville, TX 77418 - (979) 865-2424 - www.schmidtfunerals.com
Posted by Bruce White
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