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McGehee, Nonie Louise (Luhn) (1907-1998)
Maiden Name: Luhn [Family] Spouse: Andrew Jousan ()
Bellville Times September 10, 1998 Page 4 Scrapbook page 42
McGehee
Funeral Services for Nonie Louise Luhn McGehee, 90, of Jones Creek, Texas were held Tuesday, Sept. 1, 1998 at 2 p.m. from Lakewood Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jim Phillips officiating.
Interment was in Restwood Memorial Park. Serving as pallbears were Ralph Jousan, Jerry Spier, Mike Williamson, Gene McKinney, Archie McKinney and Bud Ward. Honorary pallbears were Clifford McKinney and Lonnie Giles.
Mrs. McGehee was born on October 6, 1907 in Bellville, Texas. She had been a resident of the Jones Creek area since 1942. She was a member of Jones Creek Baptist Church, the VFW Women's Auxiliary, the Fraternal Order of Eagles and The Elk's Lodge.
She died Saturday, August 29, 1998 at Northwest Vencor Hospital in Houston, Texas.
She is survived by her four children, Mary Ann Sweat of Clute, Harold Lloyd Jousan of Trinity, Verna Bell Dvorak of Jones Creek, Irene Frances McKinney of Houston; 16 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren; and 16 great-great grandchildren.
Mrs. McGehee was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Jousan, in 1953.
Visitation was held Monday, Aug. 31, from 5 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, Sept. 1 from noon to 2 p.m. at Lakewood Funeral Chapel.
Arrangements were by the Lakewood Funeral Chapel.
Submitted by Sam Hampton, Jr.
McGonagill, Gordon Herf (1938-2024)
[Family] Father: John W. McGonagill, Mother: Clara, Spouse: Betty, Children: James, Cay; Kevin, John P. [Cemetery] Industry Methodist Cemetery ()
Gordon Herf McGonagill passed into Christ's arms on October 31, 2024 at 6:49pm. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Betty; his 4 children: James McGonagill of Del Rio and his wife Sydna; Cay Arant of Bellville and her husband Harold; Kevin McGonagill of Bellville and his wife Becky; and John P McGonagill and his wife Tanya.
Surviving Siblings: Tommy McGonagill of Marble Falls; Ginger Davis of Del Rio; Walter Dea McGonagill of Del Rio; and Guy Edward Henderson of Del Rio
Grandchildren: Sheyla Vaughn of Tulsa and her husband Jon; Klint Minnameier of Del Rio; Erica Arant Pianka of Shrewsbury MA and her husband Tom; Wyatt Arant of Bellville; Ian McGonagill of Fort Riley KS and his wife Melissa; Tristan McGonagill of Yakima WA; Sean McGonagill of Bellville; Elizabeth McGonagill of Burton; and Olivia McGonagill of Burton
Great Grandchildren: Jace Vaughn, Josie Vaughn, Syndee Vaughn, AJ Vaughn, Kayleigh Vaughn, Aiden Vaughn, and Bryce Vaughn; Claira Leona Bloom; and Kai James Pianka; plus the pending birth of Nora Rose McGonagill.
Too many nieces, nephews, friends, and friends-like-family to name individually!
Gordon was born at home in Melvin, Texas on December 14, 1938 to parents John W and Clara McGonagill. He was welcomed to the family by 10 older siblings who have all preceded Gordon in Death: Ellen, Sis, Louise, Olive Mae, Sonny, JB, Ralph, Jackie, Bud, and Glenn.
Gordon's Celebration of life will be November 10, 2024 at Industry Methodist Church. Visitation will be at 2pm and the service will be at 3 after which Gordon will be laid to rest in the Industry Methodist cemetery alongside his Father-in-law Pruitt DeLoach and Mother-in-law Ruby DeLoach.
In lieu of flowers feel free to make a memorial to Industry Methodist Church Music Program.
McGraw, Alvena Raye (Burkholder) (1939-2023)
Maiden Name: Burkholder [Veteran] Vietnam, US Navy, US Navy Nurse [Family] Father: John William Burkholder, Mother: Verna Raye Hoover, Spouse: Phillip Bernard McGraw II () , FG , FS
Alvena Raye McGraw, 84, of New Ulm, Texas, passed away on August 11, 2023 in New Ulm, Texas.
She was born on April 1, 1939 to John William Burkholder and Verna Raye (Hoover) Burkholder in Chambersburg, PA.
Alvena enlisted and spent four years in the navy as a nurse where she met and married Phillip Bernard McGraw II, on May 25, 1969. She retired after working for 28 years as an oncology nurse at Memorial City Hospital in Houston, TX.
She was a member of West End Baptist Church in Industry.
Alvena enjoyed watching the Astros, reading, going out to eat with her friends and was a care giver to many.
Alvena is survived by her daughter Robin Lynn Baugh of Katy; sister Donetta May Brunner of Savanna, Illinois; grandchildren Haley Baugh, Phillip McGraw IV, Mary McGraw, and Steven McGraw.
She was preceded in death by her parents John Burkholder and Verna Burkholder; husband Phillip Bernard McGraw II; son Phillip Bernard McGraw III.
Funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2023 at 10-00 AM at West End Baptist Church in Industry, Texas with Pastor Dennis Keen officiating. Visitation at church will be from 9-00 AM to 10-00 AM.
Pallbearers are Troy Workman, Kerwin Brunner, Micah Wise, and Breck Bailey.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to West End Baptist Church, P.O. Box 67, Industry, TX 78944.
McGregor, Mary (Carmichael) (1793-1861)
Maiden Name: Carmichael [Family] Spouse: Malcolm McGregor [Cemetery] McGregor Cemetery () , FG [COD] Tumor in the stomach
In Austin County, Texas, on the 22nd of August, of tumor in the stomach, in her 67th year. Mrs. Mary McGregor, wife of Malcolm McGregor, formerly of this county. She was born in Cumberland County, N.C., where in early life she was trained to religious habits. As a member of the Presbyterian Church, in a quiet and unobtrusive manner, she showed her faith by her works. Her reverence for God was displayed by a constant searching of His Scriptures to know the ways of truth and eternal life -- closing a life of piety and a godly walk, by a triumphant testimony to the promise, “My grace shall be sufficient for thee.”
McHenry, Lydia Ann (1796-1864)
[Veteran] _ [Family] Father: Barnabas McHenry, Mother: Sarah, Spouse: Kimbra Beth Gundy 2 Sep 94, Children: Noah Ellis; Jordan Beth [Cemetery] Old Travis Cemetery () , FG
Lydia, daughter of Barnabas and Sarah McHenry, immigrated to TX in December 1833. She took a slave woman with her and claimed a quarter league of land near the site of Bellville in the Stephen F. Austin colony.
Outspoken and determined, she once faced down a sheriff with a warrant against her absent brother-in-law by insisting that all of the family's property was her own and her sister's inheritance from their father and thus could not under Mexican Law be seized for the husband's debts. She found little to praise in either Stephen F. Austin or his colony. She wrote letters and sent reports about the unhealthfulness of the Texas climate, it's citizens, the ad interim government for its leniency toward Antonio López de Santa Anna. In September 1834, she helped organize the first church in the colony at Caney Creek. She was also one of the first school teachers in the Republic of Texas. She opened a boarding school for girls at Montville and after closing two months later, she attempted a second school in her brother-in-law's home in 1837, with her sister as a teacher of a class of boys. It was closed in April 1838. Between 1840 and 1844, she went to KY and NY in time to attend the session of the Methodist General Conference that split the church into two branches over the issue of slavery. She returned to Texas in 1844 and lived with her sister and brother-in-law for the remainder of her life. During the Civil War, she and her sister taught clothing making to help with the shortage of clothes brought on by the war.
McLean, John M. (1825-1861)
[Cemetery] McGregor Cemetery () , FG [COD] Bilious congestive fever
In Austin county, Texas, on the 24th of August, of bilious congestive fever, Dr. JOHN M. McLEAN, aged about 36 years, formerly of Robeson county, N. C.
—Published in Fayetteville Semi-Weekly Observer (Fayetteville, North Carolina), October 3, 1861, p. 3.
McNeel, George Washington (1804-1834)
SFA Old 300, Notable person [Family] Father: John Shelby McNeel, Mother: Elizabeth Nancy Mitchell () , FG , FS
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McNeel, John Greenville, Sr. (1802-1876)
SFA Old 300, Notable person [Family] Father: John Shelby McNeel, Mother: Elizabeth Nancy Mitchell, Spouse: Ann Augusta Westall; Laura Virginia Roane () , FG , FS
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McNeel, John Shelby (1770-1833)
SFA Old 300, Notable person [Family] Father: Donald McNeel, Mother: Nancy Devine, Spouse: Elizabeth Nancy () , FG , FS
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McNeel, Pleasant Duke (1796-1871)
SFA Old 300, Notable person [Family] Father: John Shelby McNeel, Mother: Elizabeth Nancy Mitvhell () , FG , FS
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McNeel, Sterling (1800-1856)
SFA Old 300, Notable person [Veteran] EarlyWar [Family] Father: John Shelby McNeel, Mother: Elizabeth Nancy Mitchell () , FG , FS
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McNutt, Ernest Paul (1883-1927)
[Family] Father: Nathan Bush “Nath” McNutt, Mother: Susan Virginia “Sudie/Sue” Brown, Spouse: Elsie Markl [Cemetery] Concord Cemetery () , FG
His obituary in the Herald Coaster January 14, 1927-
Mr. Ernest P. McNutt, age 43 years, died at the Rosenberg Hospital, last Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Mr. McNutt's home was in Kenney, Texas and he came to Wallis on Tuesday to visit relatives and when he arrived there, was very sick. His severe illness was not realized by his relatives, until it was too late, he was brought to the Rosenberg Hospital Friday afternoon, where an operation for appendicitis was performed. As soon as attendants at the hospital learned his condition, they gave no hope for his recovery.
Deceased is survived by his aged mother, Mrs. S.V. (Sue Brown) McNutt, of Kenney; three brothers, Dr. Nathian McNutt, of Caldwell, J. B. (Joseph Brice) McNutt, of Houston, J. L. (James Landes "Jim") McNutt, of Kenney; five sisters, Mrs. Smith, of Caldwell, Mrs. Irvin of Wallis, Misses Pearl, Johnnie, and Mamie, of Kenney. He was a nephew of Dr. Brown, a well known Wallis Physician.
The remains were shipped to Kenney, Sunday, for burial.
McNutt, Nathan Bush "Nath" (1852-1915)
Nickname: Nath [Family] Father: Robert Brice McNutt, Mother: Elizabeth T. Bush, Spouse: Susan Virginia “Sudie/Sue” Brown [Cemetery] Concord Cemetery () , FG
NATHAN MCNUTT DIED AT KENNEY TUESDAY MORNING.
Nathan McNutt, one of the oldest settlers in this part of the State died at the family residence close to Kenney Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock at the age of 60 years.
He is survived by a wife and 9 children, 4 boys, Joe, Ernest and Nathan of Houston, Texas, and Jim McNutt of Kenney, and 5 daughters, Mrs. Smith of Caldwell, Miss Pearl, who is teaching school in East Texas, and Misses Mamie, Edna, and Johnnie who are at home.
The funeral took place from the family residence Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock, interment at the old Concord cemetery.
Mr. McNutt was one of the oldest settlers in this part of the State, his parents coming here from Alabama in the early years settling first in Waller county and later moving to Austin County where the family has resided continuously.
He was a kind and indulgent father, a good neighbor and a peaceful law-abiding citizen who ever had the welfare of the State at heart.
His death will remove a useful citizen and Banner-Press (local newspaper)together with his numerous friends extends to the family, it's hearty sympathy in their deep bereavement.
McNutt, Perle May (1879-1956)
[Family] Father: Nathan Bush “Nath” McNutt, Mother: Susan Virginia “Sudie/Sue” Brown [Cemetery] Concord Cemetery () , FG
Her obituary in the Herald Coaster January 16, 1956-
Miss Pearl McNutt passed away suddenly here during the holidays after an illness of only a few hours. Funeral services were held December 26 at Wallis Funeral Home with burial in the family plot in Kenney, Texas. Her death was attributed to a heart attack.
She was a retired school teacher coming here from Caldwell, Texas. She had lived here for several years with a sister, Miss Mamie McNutt.
She is survived by four sisters Miss Mamie here, Mrs. R. A. Irvin of Wallis, Mrs. M. Smith of Caldwell and Mrs. Walton Williams of Katy. Two brothers, J. L. McNutt of Bellville and Joe McNutt of Houston, and a number of nephews and nieces including Guy L. "Mac" and James N. "Snakey" McNutt, both of Rosenberg.
McNutt, Robert Brice (1826-1860)
[Family] Spouse: Elizabeth T. Bush [Cemetery] Montgomery Cemetery () , FG
Robert Brice McNutt was born February 3, 1826 in Maury County, TN and died July 11, 1860 in Kenney, Texas. He married Elizabeth T. Bush March 22, 1849 in Kenney, Austin County, TX, daughter of Zenuz Bush and Martha Brooks. She was born January 14, 1842 in Tennessee or maybe Kentucky, and died July 18, 1901 in Kenney, Texas (buried at Concord Cemetery as Elizabeth Husk).
R. B. McNutt was a Citizen of the Republic of Texas. He has a special insignia on his grave.
According to Myrtle McNutt Rhodes, --he was born near Globe Creek which was in or near Mooresville, Maury County, TN. --He was called Brice; some may have called him R. B. McNutt. --In April, 1934, at the age of 8, he came to Texas with his parents. --An 1850 Austin County census listed Robert B. McNutt (a farmer), 24, Elizabeth 26, and Sarah, 1 month, at one household. Also in the household: August, a 21 year old laborer from Germany (born about 1829). --Robert Brice McNutt and his wife remained at the old homestead after Major McNutt moved near Hutto. Sempronius soon became a ghost town due to the railroad by-passing it. Robert B.'s family and Elizabeth McNutt Levy's family soon moved to larger towns, Brenham, Bellville, and Chapel Hill (from Williamson...") --Nathan W. Bush (his wife's brother) sold the land to Robert Brice for $426.65 on February 8, 1853. Description of the land: part of a half league of land granted to John Fitz-Gibbons by the government of Mexico and lying in Austin County on the south side of Piney Creek (more specifics available); 284-1/2 acres. --He may have died once yellow fever since there was an epidemic in the area around the time that he died.
Robert Brice and Elizabeth Bush McNutt had 5 children. 1. Sarah Jane McNutt April 10, 1850- June 10, 1863 (Buried next to her Father in Montgomery Cemetery) Fatally burned while standing in front of an open fire. 2. Nathan Bush (Nath) McNutt March 24, 1852 - March 30, 1915 (Concord Cemetery) 3. Joseph (Uncle Joe) McNutt September 19, 1854 - January 6, 1940 (Concord Cemetery) 4. Elizabeth (Betty) McNutt January 1, 1857 - April 13, 1933 (El Dorado, Tx) 5. Anna McNutt born May 10, 1860- January 1914
Elizabeth Bush McNutt married Robert A. Husk in 1860 after the death of Robert Brice McNutt.
McNutt, Sarah Jane (1850-1863)
[Family] Father: Robert Brice McNutt, Mother: Elizabeth Bush [Cemetery] Montgomery Cemetery () , FG
Sarah Jane McNutt was fatally burned while standing in front of an open fire. She is buried beside her father in Montgomery Cemetery/Sempronius.
Father is Robert Brice McNutt, and her Mother is Elizabeth Bush.
McNutt, Susan Virginia "Sudie/Sue" (Brown) (1858-1927)
Maiden Name: Brown, Nickname: Sudie/Sue [Family] Father: William Washington Brown, Mother: Mary Alice Clements, Spouse: Nathan Bush “Nath” McNutt [Cemetery] Concord Cemetery () , FG
MRS. SUE MCNUTT PIONEER OF TEXAS HAS PASSED AWAY.
Sunday morning at 9 o'clock, May 29, 1927, Mrs. Sue McNutt passed away at her home near Kenney, Texas. She had been ill since last November, spending much of the time since then in a Temple hospital, where she underwent two operations.
Mrs. McNutt was born in Alabama February 3, 1858, and moved with her parents to Texas in 1867. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Brown, who were pioneers, formerly of South Carolina, and came here in the early days helping in every way to pave the way for the present generation.
Mrs. McNutt grew to girlhood near where she spent her entire life. She was married Nov. 1876 to the late Nathan McNutt, who preceded her to the grave several years ago. He also was a member of one of the fine old families of the early days. To this couple were born ten children, all of whom are living and were with her during her last hours except Edgar, who died in 1900 and Ernest who was called to his reward in January of this year, giving this bereaved family a double cross to bear.
The remaining children are Joe B. McNutt of Houston, Mrs. M. Smith and Dr. Nathan McNutt of Caldwell, Mrs. Dick Irvin and Miss Johnnie McNutt of Wallis, Misses Perle and Mamie McNutt of Kenney. There are ten grandchildren- three brothers of J. B. Brown of Waller, W. E. Brown of Smithville, Dr. W. T. Brown of Wallis; two sisters, Mrs. Lulia Lewis of San Antonio and Mrs. Ira T. Clemons of Comanche remain to grieve her passing. Mrs. McNutt's friends were numbered by her acquaintances.
**Another write up about her in the newspaper**
She was a fine Christian woman, devoted wife, and a wonderful mother. A friend to everyone and an angel of mercy to the poor and needy, the sick and suffering. The night was never too dark and the weather never too bad for her to go to those who needed her and the large concourse of sorrowing ones who followed the hearse which carried her to her last resting place at old Concord Hill, near Kenney, where sleep many of her loved ones, attested to the fact that she was held in the highest esteem by all who knew her and her fine family. She will be missed by that big family, as her home was their reunion place; by the neighbors with whom she kept close touch, by many friends to whom she was as a ray of sunshine, by the church which she loved and helped support - for she was a Methodist from childhood as were her parents. She served her day and generation to the best of her ability and we know that a crown of righteousness awaits her faithfulness to her family, her church, her friends and her Master whom she delighted to serve daily.
Rev. G. Z. Sadler, of Houston said the last rights over her body as he had done for her loved ones who had passed on. Her grave was covered with beautiful flowers she loved so well in life and the sorrowing crowd dispersed and left that new mound on the high lonely hill, many of them knowing that they had laid away their best and truest friend - for truly she was one of God's shining lights.
A Friend.
McRae, Frank (1943-2024)
[Family] Father: Frank McRae, Mother: Ella, Spouse: Susan, Children: Bonnie DeLozier, Karen Marek, Marty Kellner [Cemetery] Sealy Cemetery ()
Frank McRae, 81 of Sealy, Texas entered into God's kingdom on the twenty-sixth of February, 2024. Frank was born to Ella and Frank McRae on February 10, 1943, in Houston, Texas. He and his family moved to Sealy in 1976.
Frank is survived by Susan, his dear wife of 56 years; his children and grandchildren- Bonnie and Chris DeLozier and their sons Jacob and Jonah, Karen and Neal Marek and their children Kolton and Karlie, Marty and Bill Kellner and their sons Max and Wyatt, his son, Frankie and his girlfriend Robin Andrews, his brother Grady McRae and wife Jan. Frank leaves behind many precious relatives, nephews, and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Micky, and his granddaughter Molly.
A service will be held for Frank at Simonton Community Church in Simonton, Texas on Monday, March 4, 2024, at 10-00 a.m. Interment will follow at Sealy Cemetery.
https://www.knesekfuneralhome.com/obituary/frank-m
Meacham, Robert Jack "Bob" (1930-2014)
Nickname: Bob ()
Bellville Times
Robert (Bob) Jack Meacham, born in Clinton, Okla. on Dec. 17, 1930 passed away on Feb. 19, 2014 at The Christopher House Hospice in Austin.
He had lived an interesting life as a rodeo cowboy and was inducted into the Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame in 1999.
Bob had made his home in Cat Springs in the countryside of Bellville for 50 years and leaves behind a history of friendships in the area.
He is survived by his daughters; Melissa Brinckmann (Austin), Karen Pustejovsky (Virginia), Michelle Meacham-Merlo (Austin) Julie Meacham (Austin), grandchildren; Camille Bond, Riley Meacham and Trey Lewis; great-grandchildren; Bijou and Oona Bond and a brother, Ed Meacham (Norman, Okla.) and sister, Judy Chupik (Cypress) along with several nieces and nephews including Larry Meacham of Cat Spring.
A memorial service will be held at his home church, The All Around Cowboy Church at 5812 Crosstree Lane, Sealy, Texas 77474 on March 2, 2014 at 1p.m.
Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to The All Around Cowboy Church, Texas Rodeo Cowboy Hall of Fame (PO Box 4485, Fort Worth, Texas 76164) or The Austin Hospice Christopher House (2820 E. Martin Luther King Boulevard, Austin, Texas 78702) in memory of Robert Meacham.
Posted by Joy Neely
Mecklenburg, Frederick Maria Theodor (1856-1909)
[Family] Spouse: Louise John [Cemetery] Sealy Cemetery () , FG
The Sulphur Springs Gazette, February 5, 1909:
Sealy, Texas, Feb. 1. -- F. Mecklenburg, assistant cashier of the Sealy National Bank, killed himself at his home here today. The officials of the bank state that his work for the bank has always been pleasant and carefully attended to, and that his accounts are absolutely correct. No reason for the act can be assigned.
Mr. Mecklenberg was born in Prussia and came to Texas in 1881, settling in Austin County. He came to Sealy in 1885 and has resided here since. He leaves a widow and four children.
Meier, Lee Roy (1928-2015)
[Family] Father: Otto Meier, Mother: Caroline Honerkamp, Spouse: Nora Naumann ()
Bellville Times
Lee Roy Meier, age 86, of Brenham, husband of Nora Meier, passed away Monday evening at Gazebo Terrace Skilled Care and Rehabilitation.
Lee Roy was born September 17, 1928 in the Phillipsburg community to Otto and Caroline Honerkamp Meier. He was baptized January 13, 1929 by Pastor Julius Holm at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Phillipsburg. He was confirmed March 29, 1942 at St. Paul Phillipsburg by Rev. A.T. Kluge and his confirmation verse was- “Therefore being justified by Faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.†Rom. 5-1
Lee Roy was married to Nora Naumann on October 22, 1950 by Rev. H. Brunotte at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Phillipsburg and their wedding verse was- Whither thou goest I will go and where thou lodgest, I will lodge. “Thy people shall be my people and thy God my God.†Ruth 1;16.
Lee Roy was engaged in farming and also in the feed business. Later, he did carpentry and building work, and also worked with the help of both of his sons. He was also employed at Blinn College in Brenham for over 10 years before retiring. He enjoyed dancing, playing cards, dominoes and spending time with his family. He was a lifetime member of St. Paul's Phillipsburg where he participated in the Men's group and sang in the choir. He attended school in the Kenney area and Bellville High School.
Lee Roy is survived by his wife Nora; children Donald and wife Miranda, Darrell and wife Cheryl; grandchildren- Christopher and Carra Meier, Adrienne Meier, and Nicholas Vierus and wife Erin and great grandchildren Carter and Cooper Vierus. Also surviving are sisters-in-law Ruth Kelling and Ruby Naumann.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Otto and Caroline Meier; in-laws, Louis and Clara Naumann, brother, Leslie and wife Ernestine; Sisters and brothers- in-law- Esther and Henry Haar and Melvin and Lucille Kiemsteadt, brothers and sisters in law Herbert Naumann, Otto and Elsie Kemper, Arnold and Evelyn Naumann, Erna nd Erwin Grawunder, Lillie Mae and Johnnie Kramer and Daniel Kelling.
Services for Lee Roy Meier were held on Friday, February 6th at 2-00 p.m. at St. Paul's Lutheran Church of Phillipsburg with Pastor Robert Sorensen officiating. Burial was in the Phillipsburg church cemetery. Visitation was held Thursday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at Memorial Oaks Chapel.
His nephews served as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church of Phillipsburg.
Funeral arrangements for Lee Roy Meier are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W.Main. To post a tribute to the family, visit www.memorialoakschapel.com.
Posted by Bruce White
Meier, Lilburn Ernest (1932-2014)
[Family] Father: Herbert J. M. Meier, Mother: Hattie Wittneben, Spouse: Dolores Hurtig ()
Bellville Times
Lilburn Meier, 82 of the Welcome Community, passed away Sunday, Aug. 31, 2014 at Baylor Scott & White, Brenham.
Visitation was Monday, Sept. 1 from 5-30-7-30 p.m. in Brenham Memorial Chapel. Funeral services were Tuesday, Sept. 2 at 10 a.m. in Welcome Lutheran Church with Pastor John Sutton, Jr. officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were nephews- Erich W. Glenewinkel, Daniel Merz, Ralph Wiesepape, Ronnie Hurtig, Larry Schroeder and Koy Brinkmeyer.
Lilburn Ernst Meier was born June 18, 1932 to Herbert and Hattie (Wittneben) Meier in the Welcome Community of Austin County.
He was baptized Aug. 7, 1932 by Rev J. Appel and confirmed March 30, 1947 by Rev. W. Wolf both in Welcome Lutheran Church. He attended Concordia School of Welcome and was a 1950 graduate of Bellville High School.
On Aug. 9, 1958, he married Dolores Hurtig at Salem Lutheran Church of Salem.
Lilburn farmed and ranched all of his life. He also, was employed by Steadley Company for 33 years, 20 of those years as a truck driver. As a lifelong member of Welcome Lutheran Church, he served several times on the church council, taught Sunday School and was a member of S.C.V. Lilburn enjoyed reading and watching T.V.
Surviving loving family includes- wife of 56 years, Dolores Hurtig Meier; sons, Lyle C. Meier and wife Bonnie, Kenan “Ken†B. Meier and wife Tracy; daughter, Lana B. Meier; grandchildren, Linsey Renee Meier and Joe Ryan Meier; sisters, Loraine Glenewinkel and Viola Merz; sisters-in-law, Hildegard Brinkmeyer and Mabel H. Winkelmann.
He was preceded in death by- his parents; parents-in-law, Theo. C. and Anna Hurtig; brothers-in-law and sister-in-law, Erich Glenewinkel, Stanley Mertz, Robert Hurtig, Theo W. and Esther Hurtig, Alvin Brinkmeyer; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Martha and Henry Wiesepape and Lydia and Edward Schroeder.
Memorials are requested to the Building Fund of Welcome Lutheran Church.
Services were in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St., Brenham, TX 77833. 979.836.3611 Condolences may be shared at www.brenhammemorialchapel.com
Posted by Bruce White
Meischen, Erna Mary (Haedge) (1917-2015)
Maiden Name: Haedge [Family] Father: Otto Haedge, Mother: Bertha Wawarosky, Spouse: Walter Ernst Meischen [Cemetery] Pilgrims Rest Cemetery #2 () , FG
Bellville Times
Erna Mary Meischen, of New Ulm passed away on Jan. 25, 2015 in Bellville at the age of 97 years & 6 months. Erna was born July 26, 1917 in Austin County to Otto and Bertha Wawarosky Haedge, the third of five children. She was reared on the family farm near Nelsonville which had been purchased by her paternal great-grandparents August and Sophie Haedge in 1867. Erna was educated at the nearby Santa Anna School.
The August Haedge family had arrived in Austin County, Texas in 1857 from Rostock, Germany, and originally settled near Kenney. Erna's paternal grandmother Mary Machemehl's family had arrived from Germany in 1850, and they also settled near Kenney. A few years afterward, August Haedge purchased a tract of land at Scranton Grove near Bleiberville where he built a classic German-style home. It was upon this land that the Haedges lived for five generations. Portions of the land that August purchased are still in the hands of Haedge descendants today in the Nelsonville area.
Both August Haedge and his son, Erna's grandfather, Charles Haedge were cabinet makers by profession. Charles had majored in the school of architecture at Rostock University just before he left for America.
On Nov. 30, 1940, Erna Haedge married Walter Meischen. A few years after their marriage, the Meischen's moved to the Rockhouse community in western Austin County where Erna lived the rest of her life. Erna and Walter had four children- Sandra Faye, Carol Ann, Delbert Lee and Melvin Dean Meischen whom they raised at their home on School Road. Erna Meischen was a loving mother and devoted wife, always putting her family first.
Walter Meischen was engaged in farming and ranching. Erna, his wife of 65 years, helped with all the difficult labor that was required to run a successful farm. The Meischen's raised cattle, pigs and chickens in addition to corn, potatoes and cotton. Erna always had a beautiful garden and many fruit trees from which she did a huge amount of canning. The old German ways of doing things from making soap to sausage to sauerkraut were a huge part of Erna's life.
She was very active in the West End Extension Homemakers Club of Austin County. Her entries in the Austin County Fair always received top honors. One year, Erna won the overall highpoint award at the Fair. She also liked to quilt, and many of the quilts that were made by her club were auctioned off in fundraisers for various charities.
Erna Haedge Meischen was baptized into the Christian faith at the Nelsonville Brethren Church in 1918. She was confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church of Shelby where she was a member for over 65 years. Erna was very active in the church throughout her life. She loved singing in the choir and assisting in church activities.
Erna is survived by her brother, Milbert and his wife, Evelyn Haedge, of Hempstead; a sister-in-law, Lucille Meischen, of Industry; daughter, Sandra and her husband, Herman Aschenbeck, of Round Top; daughter, Carol and her husband, Vernon Thielemann, of Houston; son, Delbert and his wife, Betty Smith Meischen, of Burton (Winedale); son, Melvin and his wife, Pat Drab Meischen, of Cypress; grandchildren, Shannon Aschenbeck of Toronto, Canada; Kristine and John Alford of Dallas; Michelle and David Perkins, of Houston, Brad and Lisa Thielemann of Houston, Jeffrey and Jessica Meischen of San Marcos; Scott and Desiree Meischen of Allen, Rebecca Malone and fiancé, Blake Stevens of Kingwood; Jeremy Meischen of Klein; great-grandchildren Hope and Sabrina Dewan of Toronto, Canada; Brad, Mark, Elizabeth and Katherine Perkins of Houston, Anna, Thomas and Sarah Thielemann of Houston, Jackson Meischen of San Marcos, Jacob and Sam Malone of Kingwood, and step-great grandchildren, Jenna Judkins of San Marcos, Josh and Ariel Sabik of Allen, and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Erna Meischen was preceded in death by her parents, Otto and Bertha Haedge; her husband, Walter Meischen; her sister, Anita Hoppe; brothers, Charlie Haedge and Mondell Haedge; a granddaughter, Stephanie Meischen; a granddaughter-in-law, Monique Meischen; and a nephew, Ronald Haedge.
Visitation was held Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2015 at Koenig & Strickland Zaskoda Chapel in Industry. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Shelby. Reverend John David Nedbalek officiated. Burial followed at Pilgrims Rest Cemetery in Industry.
Pallbearers were- Jeffrey Meischen, Scott Meischen, Brad Thielemann, David Perkins, John Alford IV, Alan Haedge and honorary pallbearer, Jeremy Meischen.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home, 208 W. Pearl St., La Grange, TX. Family and friends can sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com.
Posted by Bruce White
Melnar, Alfonse William "Willie" (1932-2015)
Nickname: Willie [Veteran] Korea, SGT, US Army [Family] Father: Alfonse John Melnar, Mother: Mary M Stavinoha, Spouse: Madalyne Annette Hranicky [Cemetery] Guardian Angel Cemetery ()
Alfonse W. Melnar, 83, passed away at his home in Wallis on September 6, 2015. He was born in Wallis on May 28, 1932 to parents Alfonse J. Melnar and Mary Stavinoha Melnar.
He attended Guardian Angel Catholic School. Mr. Melnar was a member of Guardian Angel Catholic Church in Wallis, the American Legion and KJT. He served our country in the Army during the Korean conflict. He worked for WKM and retired in May of 1998. Alfonse married the former Miss Madalyne Hranicky on April 7, 1968 in Wallis.
Funeral Services at Guardian Angel Catholic Church, 2610 Demel, Wallis, Texas 77485 on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 11-00 am with Rev. Thuy Quang Nguyen celebrating the Funeral Mass and Rite of commital. Visitation from 5-00 pm until 7-00 pm Rosary at 7-00 pm on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Interment at Guardian Angel Cemetery in Wallis.
Survivors include his sons, Robbie Melnar and wife Wendy of Wallis and Terry Melnar of Wallis, sisters, Georgie Wren of Alvin, Mildred Janik and husband Charlie of Wallis and Helen Ondruch of Wallis, and brother, Bernard Melnar of Wallis, grandchildren, Ashlynn Vojtek, Leyton Dunham and Trinity Melnar.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.
Menn, Ernest Paul (1927-2013)
[Family] Father: Adolph E. Menn, Mother: Nita Noak, Spouse: Frances Hopmann ()
Bellville Times
Ernest Paul Menn, 86, of Brenham and the widower of Frances Menn passed away Sunday, June 23, 2013 at Country Care Plex in Giddings.
Visitation was 5-7 p.m., Thursday, June 27 at Brenham Memorial Chapel.
Funeral serviceswas 10 a.m., Friday, June 28, 2013 at Christ Lutheran Church in Brenham with Pastor Mark Groves, officiating. Burial will follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery.
Ernest Paul Menn was born April 23, 1927 in the Greenvine Community of Washington County to Nita (Noak) and Adolph E. Menn. He was baptized on July 31, 1927 at Winedale Lutheran Church and confirmed on Sept. 29, 1940 at the same church, both by Rev. H. Brunotte. Ernest was united in marriage to Frances Hopmann of New Wehdem at St. James Lutheran Church in New Wehdem on Nov. 22, 1956 by Rev. George Perry.
Ernest attended Latium, Greenvine and Burton schools as well as Blinn College. He served in combat with the US Army during the Korean War from 1950 to 1952. Mr. Menn was a carpenter by trade, loved woodworking and could be found most of the time in his work shop. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church and Buddy Wright Post #48 of the American Legion, where he served as a past commander. He loved to dance.
He was preceded in death by his parents Adolph and Nita Menn and in-laws Arno and Ella (Loesch) Hopmann, loving wife Frances, sister and brother-in-law Virginia and Lester Fuchs, sister-in-law Ella Mae Schatz, brother-in-law Paul Schumacher, nephew Joe Kaliszewski, Jr. and his adored friend Ann Yancey.
His loving family survives- son and daughter-in-law Paul and Whitney Menn of Houston; son Dr. Scott Menn of Albany, Oregon; brother and sister-in-law Franklin and Evelyn Menn of Brenham; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Herbert and Lucile Bockhorn of Brenham; sister-in-law Elsie Schumacher of Rosenberg; brother-in-law Ruben Schatz of Liberty; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
The family wishes to extend special thanks to Debra Howell, Bill and Jan Potter, Glen Mayhew and the staff and employees of Country Care Plex.
Memorials may be given to Christ Lutheran Church.
Services are in the care of Brenham Memorial Chapel, 2300 Stringer St., Brenham, TX. 979.836.3611 To offer condolences go to www.brenhammemorialchapel.com
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Mersmann, Dorothy Jane (Kabell; Reichardt) (1933-2023)
Maiden Name: Kabell; Reichardt [Family] Father: Richard Kabell, Mother: Alice Wittenberg, Spouse: Clarence Edward Mersmann & Otto Reichardt Jr, Children: Michael Mersmann, Larry Mersmann, Kevin Mersmann, Andy Mersmann [Cemetery] Sealy Cemetery () , FG
Dorothy Jane Mersmann was born in Cat Spring, Texas on January 8, 1933 to parents, Richard Kabell and Alice Wittenberg Kabell. She passed away on December 15, 2023 in College Station, Texas.
Dorothy grew up on her parents' farm in Cat Spring and graduated from Sealy High School. On September 15, 1951, she married the love of her life, Clarence Edward Mersmann. They remained married for nearly 42 years until Clarence's passing in July of 1993. Shortly after Dorothy and Clarence married, Clarence enlisted in the Navy and was stationed in Newport, Rhode Island until 1953. In Newport, Dorothy worked for the local electric company and as a hospital aide.Upon returning to Sealy, Dorothy and Clarence started a family and raised four sons, Michael Wayne, Larry Dean, Kevin Duane, and Andy Ray. Dorothy worked for Sealy Elementary School as a teacher's aide for 29 years until her retirement in 1993.
Dorothy and Clarence attended St. John Lutheran Church in Cat Spring and were members of the Cat Spring Agricultural Society for many years. Dancing at the Agricultural Hall and playing 88 dominoes with friends were favorite activities of Dorothy's. She also loved watching her sons and grandchildren's numerous sporting events and dance recitals throughout the years.
After Clarence's passing in 1993, Dorothy continued to live in Sealy until 2012, when she married longtime friend, Otto Reichardt. She lived in Cat Spring with Otto until his passing in December 2022. During their time together, she enjoyed joining him in attending family members' sporting events, fishing, and riding in his Kawasaki Mule around the family property.
Dorothy will be remembered as a loving and generous mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She always put her family's needs over her own, and sacrificed so her family could have more than she did. Dorothy encouraged her sons and grandkids to succeed by offering unconditional love and support.
Dorothy is survived by her son, Michael Mersmann and wife, Sharon (Sealy); son, Larry Mersmann and wife, Kary (College Station); son, Kevin Mersmann and wife, Donna (Katy); and son, Andy Mersmann and wife, Denice (Katy). She is also survived by nine grandchildren, Ryan Mersmann and wife, Amie (College Station), Amy Mersmann (Cedar Park), Keith Mersmann and wife, Michelle (Prosper), Taylor Mersmann (Prosper), Zac Mersmann and wife, Addison (Lincoln), Chase Mersmann (Houston), Reagan Mersmann (College Station), Hannah Mersmann (College Station), and Katelyn Mersmann (Katy). Dorothy is also survived by three great-grandchildren, Derek, Carter, and Leah Mersmann. Additionally, Dorothy is survived by her husband, Otto Reichardt's four children, Randy Reichardt and his wife, Debbie (Cat Spring), Nancy Hartmann and husband, Daryl (Cat Spring), Stephen Reichardt and wife, Connie (Frydek), and Brian Reichardt and wife, Emma (Sealy).
Dorothy was preceded in death by parents, Richard and Alice Kabell; husband, Clarence Mersmann; sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and George Pavlicek; and husband, Otto Reichardt.
Visitation will be held at St. John Lutheran Church in Cat Spring on Thursday, December 21, from 10-00 - 11-00 a.m., immediately followed by the funeral service at 11-00 a.m. A brief fellowship will be held at the church following the funeral service. Gravesite service will be held at the Sealy Cemetery on Main Street after the fellowship. Pallbearers are grandsons, Ryan Mersmann, Keith Mersmann, Zac Mersmann, Chase Mersmann; great-grandson, Derek Mersmann; and stepson, Randy Reichardt.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the St. John Lutheran Church in Cat Spring.
Mewis, Adele (Brockman) (1882-1954)
Maiden Name: Brockman [Family] Father: Rudolph Brockman, Mother: Jane Frank, Spouse: Richard Mewis [Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery (B - 42 I-5) , FG
Mrs. R. W. Mewis, 72 Dies Saturday, Rites Held Here Monday
Funeral rites for Mrs. Richard W. Mewis, 72, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, April 25, at the Pete E. Etlinger Funeral Home here. The Rev. Floyd Medford of Sealy officiated, assisted by the Rev. Raymond Tubbs of Houston.
Six grandsons, Hubert Frank, Arnold Frank Jr., Harry Lee Mewis, Earl Mewis, Carl Hoff and Robert Blum, served as pallbearers.|Interment was at Oak Knoll.
Mrs. Mewis died at 4.10 p.m. Saturday, April 23, after an illness of nine months. She was the widow of the late Mr. Mewis, who died Sept. 3, 1951, and was widely known over the county. She was deeply devoted to her family and friends, loved and esteemed by all who knew her.
Born Sept. 30, 1882 in the Piney community, she was the former Miss Adele Brockman, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brockmann. As a girl she atended the Coshatte school, and on Sept. 30, 1900, was married to Mr. Mewis in Bellville.
Surviving are 44 direct descendants, including five daughters, Mrs. Arno Frank, Mrs. Elda Hoff, Mrs. Otto Falk and Mrs. Max Kaliszewski of Bellville and Mrs. George Bender of Brenham; six sons, Roland, Gilbert, Rubin and Marvin Mewis of Bellville, Roman Mewis of Texas City and Delmus Mewis of La Grange; two sisters, Mrs. Hulda Schield and Mrs. Erna Meyer of Houston; two brothers, Walter and Edwin Brockman of Houston; 26 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. One brother, Arthur Brockman, preceded her in death.
Submitted by Jerry Lee Frank
Mewis, Arthur Edward, Jr. "Bootie" (1882-1971)
Nickname: Bootie [Family] Father: John Arthur Mewis, Mother: Wilhelmine Friedericks “Minnie” Bader, Spouse: Mary Annie Kenter & Martha Berndt [Cemetery] Pilgrims Rest Cemetery #01 ()
Bellville Times
A. E. Mewis Funeral Rites Held Tuesday
A. E. (Bootie) Mewis, a prominent Austin County Cattleman and business executive passed away in Bellville Sunday night. Funeral services were held here from the Chapel of the Pete E. Etlinger Funeral Home in Bellville at 4-00 p. m. Tuesday, Oct. 12, with the Rev. Willard Rother officiating. Interrment was at the Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery.
Mr. Mewis passed away at 11-40 p.m. on Sunday, October 10, 1971, having obtained the age of 89 years, 8 months and ? days. He had been in failing health for the past four months.
Born in Bellville on January 31, 1882, he was the son of Mr. And Mrs. John A. Mewis, and was reared in the Piney Cmmunity and educated in Piney and Coshatte public Schools.
A retired rancher and business executive, Mr. Mewis served on the board of directors of the First National Bank of Bellville since 1924. He served as county commissioner from December 1, 1920 to December 31, 1928.
Mr. Mewis served as a school trustee and was on the hospital board for many years. He was also a member of the cattlemen's association and the Concordia Singing Society.
Mr. Mewis was married to the former Miss Mary Kenter on September 17, 1902. She passed away on October 28, 1910. On June 24, 1914 he was married to Martha Berndt. She passed away on October 5, 1970.
Pallbearers were- grandsons, Bill Mewis, Bubba Mewis, Monroe Mewis, Herman A. Grawunder, Roy Mewis, Paul Mewis, Gene Huebner, and Kenneth Becker. Members of the First National Bank of Bellville were all considered Honarary Pallbearers. They are- Al Brooks, W. R. Crick, Fred Sander, A. A. Boriack, R. A. Neely, M. D., Clarence Sehier, Miles Wilson, Nelson Davis, Joe Peschke, and Dan Hruska.
Mr. Mewis is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Ralph Brosig, Mrs. W. G. Engelking, Mrs. J. F. McGowan, Mrs. Harvey Pause, Mrs. E. H. Winn, Mrs. Gilmore Huebner, all Bellville; four sons, Monroe, Colbert, Leon, Jesse, all of Bellville; one brother, Ben Mewis of Bellville; twenty grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
He was also preceded in death by one son Roy, three sisters and five brothers.
Funeral services were conducted under the direction of Pete E. Etlinger Funeral Home of Bellville.
With the death of A. E. (Bootie) Mewis late Sunday evening, one of the area's as well of that of all Texas, lost a kind, colorful, strictly honest and honorable character. He was my friend, and I recall how many times during the eighty six years that I knew him, his stories were as fascinating as a picture book to a child.
Mr. Mewis was a neighbor of my mother and her family, and he also spoke most kindly of her, although she was more than ten years his senior. Mother and Dad and Uncle Dick Zeiske were always extremely fond of him and his entire family.
In times like this it is, I strongly believe, well to remember the lighter things, even some comical things about a lost loved one. Mr. Mewis thoroughly enjoyed a good joke, and I can see him now, drinking coffee, then having a true belly laugh, shaking all over. I often sought his advice, and was never mislead.
His white hat, boots, and vest, were trademarks of this famed cattleman. The name Bootie was said to have originated from the time when he was a little boy, insisted on boots instead of shoes.
His work with the Bellville Hospital, as a county commissioner, and First National Bank Director, as well as dozens of other items, will long be remembered. Yes, Mr. Bootie was my friend.
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Posted by Natalie McLain
Mewis, Billy Royce (1943-2024)
[Family] Father: Colbert Mewis, Mother: Anita Hildebrandt [Cemetery] Pilgrims Rest Cemetery #01 ()
Billy Royce Mewis, age 80, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at his home in Bellville, Texas.
"Uncle Bill" was born September 21, 1943, in Bellville, Texas, the third and youngest child of Colbert and Anita (Hildebrandt) Mewis. He grew up and attended schools in Bellville. Billy was baptized, confirmed and a lifelong member of St. John Lutheran Church. Uncle Bill, affectionately known as “Nana's Baby Boyâ€, was a hard worker and full-time rancher taking on responsibilities and duties with his family. They tended cattle and ranch land in Austin and Falls Counties, Texas, and Chico County, Arkansas, as well as working alongside his dad at the Sealy Livestock Auction. He took great pride in raising outstanding purebred Beefmaster cattle and was very particular in his selection of the bulls he chose to breed his cows. Billy attended many sales to purchase the best.
Uncle Bill had an infectious, hearty laugh and family gatherings were always enjoyable as he told many stories that entertained even the youngest members. He had a great love for history and was an avid collector of many unique and historical items. He loved going to antique and gun shows in search of a new token, plate, and other authentic items. He took great pride in his firearm collection which he researched and documented.
Uncle Bill was known to enjoy a cold beverage or two with his co-workers and friends after a hard day's work. Brock's, Burleigh Store and Crossroads Tavern were some of his favorite establishments and he considered the people there a part of his extended family. In his younger years, Billy enjoyed participating in fair parades and trail-rides, sporting his treasured horse teams, wagons and buggies. He was known for cooking "gravy" (barbecue sauce) for various local events and festivities. He was very supportive of many local organizations and to those in need. Many people knew they could go to Uncle Bill for anything.
Uncle Bill is survived by a sister-in-law, Janie E. Mewis and brother-in-law, William S. Jackson. His nieces, Cheryl Sackett, husband Eddie of Tignall, GA, Patti Kim Jackson, husband David, Sherrie Hoppe, Suzanne Braun, and husband Greg of Bellville. Nephews include Stanley Jackson and wife Belinda, and Steven Jackson and wife Lori also of Bellville. Great nephews and nieces, Matt Jackson and wife Tanya, Shawn Jackson and wife Wendy, Brent Jackson, Kirk Hoppe and wife Angela, Grant Jackson and wife Kelsi also of Bellville, Nikki Shreve and husband Jeremy of Big Piney, Wyoming, Mandi Schwartz and husband Aaron, Mallory Ferreira and husband Danny of Houston, Bethany Ellis and husband Johnny of Fulshear, Sarah Shupak and husband Trey of Bellville, and Jenna Jackson of Austin. Uncle Bill was blessed with 18 great-great nieces and nephews, numerous cousins, and loyal friends.
Billy was preceded in death by his parents- Colbert and Anita Mewis, brother- Charles (Bubba) Mewis, sister- Jeanette Jackson, niece- Elois Jackson, and nephew- Frankie Hoppe.
Funeral services were scheduled for Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at St. John Lutheran Church in Bellville. Visitation at 10-00 AM with the service following at 11-00 AM. Private burial at Pilgrims Rest Cemetery.
Pallbearers include David Jackson, Stanley Jackson, Steven Jackson, Greg Braun, Kirk Hoppe, Robert Fick, Dusty Falk, and Sherman Henderson. Honorary pallbearers- Matt Jackson, Shawn Jackson, Brent Jackson, Grant Jackson, Joe Speckmaier, Colby Grawunder, Bill Hegemeyer, Bonnie Hegemeyer, and Darrell Hyatt.
Billy was truly one of a kind and will be missed by so many—tall in stature, strong, yet gentle and kind, and always a favorite. Billy supported many charitable organizations. Friends who wish may make memorial gifts to St. John Lutheran Church Retreat Center or an organization of their choice.
Mewis, John Arthur (1961-2024)
[Family] Father: Leon Mewis, Mother: Alma Schiller [Cemetery] Pilgrims Rest Cemetery #01 ()
John Arthur Mewis was born in Bellville, Texas on January 3, 1961, to Leon and Alma Schiller Mewis. He loved them and talked about them throughout his life. His father was a cattleman and farmer. One of John’s favorite things as a child was going to the auction barn with his dad. In many ways this set the dream of his life, to be a cattle rancher, especially in the mold of his grandfather. John and his father sold beef to the wholesale market. His uncle, Jesse Mewis, let them use his butchering facility to dress out the cattle they sold. After his father’s passing in 1990, John could no longer continue with the meat business. Throughout his life, John always thought of himself as a cattle rancher.
John attended school in Bellville. He graduated from high school as an Honor graduate and National Honor Society member.
John loved the outdoors and the hunting and fishing life and would often go back to the family homeplace to pursue those activities. Don Allphin was his “fishing buddy”. John loved getting together with his family on Sundays and at holiday gatherings. He never left without a plate of food to take home.
Hew was very dedicated to going to church. When he couldn’t drive, he would call his Aunt Katie or Buck Eckermann and ask them to take him. He always went to church in his boots and his cowboy hat. There is a coat rack at the Methodist Church which was purchased to make sure he had a place for his hat during worship.
He was very generous, had a sense of humor, and loved talking. He was not afraid to call you and if you didn’t answer he would tell your answering machine all he had to say.
John loved with his mother Alma on the farm until her death in 2008. Janice Kokemor became his first guardian. She helped him with so many things and went well above and beyond standard guardian duties. John Harle became his second guardian and when John Mewis was unable to live independently, he landed at A Place for D.A.D.S. in Houston where he received special care afforded by Ms. Birdie McShan and her daughter.
While he was still living in Bellville, if you couldn’t find him at home or at church, odds were he was at Newman’s Bakery. He would walk that way whether it was raining, hot or cold, or anything in between. If someone picked him up along the way -wonderful- but if not, he was still going, at least once a day.
As we remember John, we celebrate the faith he had in Christ Jesus.
John is survived by many family members and friends.
Donations in John’s name may be made to Friends of Lifeline, The American Cancer Society or to NAMI Texas (nameitexas.org)
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Mewis, Martha (Berndt) (1886-1970)
Maiden Name: Berndt [Family] Father: Albert Berndt, Spouse: A. E. Mewis [Cemetery] Pilgrims Rest Cemetery #01 ()
Bellville Times
Service Held for Mrs Mewis
Funeral services for Mrs. Martha Mewis, a lifelong resident of Austin County, were held from the Chapel of the Pete E. Etlinger Funeral Home in Bellville at 4 p.m. Wednesday with the Rev. James Frazier officiating. Burial was in the Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery.
Mrs. Mewis passed away in the Bellville Hospital at 2 p.m. Monday, October 5, 1970, having attained the age of 84 years, 4 months and 1 day. She had been in failing health for the past five years.
Born in Bellville on June 4, 1886 , she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Berndt. She was reared in Bellville and educated in the Piney Public School. She was baptized in the Methodist Faith.
On June 24, 1944, the former Miss Martha Berndt was married to Mr. A. E. Mewis in ceremonies held at Sealy.
Survivors include her husband Mr. A. E. Mewis, daughters Mrs. Ralph Brosig, Mrs. W. G. Engelking, Mrs. J. F. McGowan, Mrs. Harvey Prause, Mrs. E. H. Winn and Mrs. Gilmore Huebner, all of Bellville, four sons Monroe, Colbert, Leon and James Mewis, all of Bellville, 25 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Roy Mewis, two sisters and three brothers.
Pallbearers were grand-
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Mewis, Mary Annie (Kenter) (1884-1910)
Maiden Name: Kenter [Family] Father: Henry Benhard Kenter, Mother: Annie Marie Nolte, Spouse: Arthur Edward Mewis Jr [Cemetery] Pilgrims Rest Cemetery #01 () , FG
Mrs. Arthur E. Mewis (Mary Kenter Mewis)
Bellville Times
Mrs. A. E. Mewis died at the family home in the Roach Prairie Community on Friday, October 28th, 1910, in the 26th year of her age.
She leaves her husband and three small children and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Kenter, and a number of other relatives to mourn her passing away.
She was a native of this community and possessed a large circle of friends.
The funeral took place on Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock with interment at Pilgrims' Rest, Rev. I W. Campbell of the Methodist church conducting the services.
The TIMES joins many friends in extending sympathy to the bereaved family.
Mewis, Richard William Gilbert (1877-1951)
[Veteran] WW2, PFC, USAAC, New Guinea [Family] Father: Arthur J. Mewis, Mother: Wilhelmina Bader, Spouse: Adele Brockmann [Cemetery] Oak Knoll Cemetery (B - 42 I-5) , FG
Richard W. Mewis Dies on Monday
Funeral rites were held at 10 a.m. yesterday at the Pete E. Etlinger Funeral home chapel for Richard W. Mewis, 73, widely known Austin county native and farmer, who died at his home on RFD 1 Monday, Sept. 3, at 9-30 a.m.
Officiating were the Rev. Ralph E. Dille and the Rev. Gus Moore. Pallbearers were Hubert Frank, Robert Blum, Harry Mewis, Earl Mewis, Robert Buntzel and Hubert Buntzel. Interment was at Oak Knoll.
Mr. Mewis was born Nov. 7, 1877, in the Burleigh community, member of a large and prominent farm and ranch family.
On Sept. 30, 1900, he was married to Miss Adele Brockman in Bellville.
He engaged in farming until failing health forced his partial retirement 20 years ago.
Surviving are 45 immediate relatives, including his widow; five daughters, Mrs. Arno E. Frank, Mrs. Elda Hoff, Mrs. Otto Falk and Mrs. Max Kaliszewski, all of Bellville, and Mrs. George Bender of Brenham; six sons, Roland, Gilbert, Reuben and Marvin Mewis of Bellville, Roman Mewis of Texas City and Delmus Mewis of La Grange; two sisters Mrs. Emil Seyer and Mrs. Eric Buntzel of Bellville; four brothers, A. E., Herman, Walter and Bennie Mewis, all of Bellville; 22 grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Two brothers and one sister preceded him in death.
Submitted by Jerry Lee Frank
Michaelis, Bruno Arthur (1893-1973)
[Veteran] WW1, disabled [Family] Spouse: Mary Matilda Owen ()
Publication- 22 Mar 1973
Independent Press - Telegram (Long Beach, California)
Obituary - Rites set for Bruno Michaelis
Services will be held today at 2-30 p.m. in Patterson & Snivley Chapel for Bruno A. Michaelis, veteran service volunteer who died Sunday at age 79.
A native of Cat Springs, Tex and a disabled veteran of World War I. Mr. Michaelis was a familar figure at Long Beach Veterans Hospital where he acted as volunteer receptionist for the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Order of the Purple Heart, and other groups. He often provided transportation for veterans.
He was active in Moore Memorial Church.
Surviving are his wife Mary; a stepson Kenneth Michaelis, and step daughters Mrs. Marjorie Kemp & Mrs. Elfrieda Staley.
Internment will be in Westminster Memorial Park, with military honors.
Michaelis, Marguerite Eleanor "Marge" (Selesky) (1924-2023)
Maiden Name: Selesky, Nickname: Marge [Veteran] WW2, Women's Army Corps [Family] Father: Alex Selesky, Mother: May Baty, Spouse: Leroy Walter Michaelis, Children: Thomas Michaelis, Michael Michaelis,Patricia Michaelis, Leroy Michaelis, Jr., Gordon Michaelis, Charles Michaelis, David Michael [Cemetery] Sealy Cemetery (B) , FG
Marguerite Eleanor Michaelis was born in Detroit, Michigan, in 1924, the fourth of 8 children born to Alex and May (Baty) Selesky.
She passed away on January 30 at home, following a long, fulfilling life and a brief illness.
After graduating from high school in Grayling, Michigan, she returned to Detriot and went to work at the Detroit Arsenal Tank plant at the beginning of World War II, where she welded on Sherman Army tanks alongside her father. Later, she transferred over to Ford Motor Company to their Willow Run plant and became a "Rosie the Riveter". The Willow Run plant had the army contract for B-24 Liberator heavy bombers.
Later, Marge joined the Army and did her basic training at Ft. Des Moines, Iowa. Following basic training, she was stationed at Camp Stoneman in Pittsburg, California. That is where she met Leroy Michaelis. On leaving Camp Stoneman, she rode the train to Ft. Sam Houston in San Antonio, where she was honorably discharged.
Leroy had previously been discharged and met her in San Antonio. They married the following day at the Harris County Courthouse in Houston.
Marge worked for an insurance company in Houston and for Sealy Hospital before starting her family. Then she became a stay-at-home mom, den mother, Girl Scout leader, and Little League mom. She served on the PTA and also took the school census. She had the capacity to love.
In 1970, Marge and Leroy moved to Pecos, Texas where Leroy transferred with Duval Sulfur Corporation. They lived there until Leroy retired in 1983, and they returned to Sealy. Five of their children graduated from Pecos High School.
Marge made many friends in Pecos, who she remained in touch with over the years.
She volunteered at the church office until she "retired" at 96. She also was a member of the "Friends of the Library" for the Gordon Memorial Library. She loved to bake and cook. Many recipes were kept secret, but she shared the goodies!
Marge and Leroy enjoyed some travel, including two trips to Germany, and many trips to Michigan. Also trips following children and grandchildren's sporting events, graduations, birthdays, and weddings all over Texas. Marge also took several cruises and trips with brother Jim and sister Alice in later years. She treasured all of her family time.
They were married fifty-five years when Leroy passed away. They both loved their country and were proud to serve. Marge could be seen at recent events saluting the flag.
Marge is preceded in death by her parents, siblings, brothers-in-law, and sister-in-law, three nephews and three nieces. Also preceding her in death are her husband Leroy Sr, son Thomas, and son-in-law John Klotz.
She is survived by children, Michael (Robin), Patricia, Leroy Jr. (Sylvia), Gordon (Lupe), Charles (Virginia), and David (Myra), many grandchildren, great and great great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to your favorite charity in Marge's Memory.
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Michaelis, Walter W. (1889-1918)
[Veteran] WW1, PVT, US Army, CO K 360 INF 90 DIV [Family] Father: Werner Michaelis, Mother: Bertha Vorbeck [Cemetery] Saint John Lutheran Church Cemetery () , FG [COD] Pneumonia (nonbattle death)
Austin County Obits
Walter Michaelis 1918, The Sealy News
Cleveland Boy Dies in Camp Travis Hospital
The remains of Mr. Walter Michaelis who died at the hospital in Camp Travis was brought to Cleveland Friday to the home of his brother Mr. Ed. Michaelis where funeral services were conducted Saturday at the St. Nicholas cemetery at Cat Spring Mr. Alex Theumann officiating. Death was due to pneumonia. At the time of his death he was 29 years 1 month and 20 days old. He leaves one sister and three brothers, many relatives and friends to mourn his untimely death. Mr. Michaelis was very highly esteemed by all who knew him, and his death came as a shock to his relatives and many friends.
From Cemetery Listing- Born- January 16, 1889 Died- March 6, 1918 Buried Cat Spring Lutheran Cemetery (St. Nicholas)
Submitted by- Judy Hess Oakes
Michalke, Michael Eugene "Mike, Popsy" (1960-2017)
Nickname: Mike, Popsy [Family] Father: Edward Walter “Ed” Michalke, Mother: Clara Bilski, Spouse: Laurie [Cemetery] Immaculate Conception Cemetery (Sealy) () , FG
Mike "Popsy" Michalke was born February 14, 1960 in Weimar, Texas to Edward and Clara Michalke. After a long, brave, and courageous battle with leukemia he went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 2, 2017 at the age of 57 surrounded by his loving family in Katy. During his heroic fight with cancer Mike stayed true to his great character- soft spoken, kind, compassionate, strong, friend to all, great listener, quick witted, and always willing to help others.
He was baptized at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Weimar. He attended Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Sealy through the 7th grade. Mike transferred to Sealy public schools from which he graduated with honors in 1978. He attended Texas A & M University for 2 semesters before returning to Sealy for the love of his life Laurie Jean Schaffner. On November 8, 1980, Mike and Laurie were married and to this union were born their two sons, Brandon Michael and Nathan Scott.
Mike's number one passion was his family. He always made his children's activities his priority from late nights at the ball park to endless miles traveling to livestock shows or rodeos. Growing up, Mike was involved in showing animals through 4-H and FFA, a skill he passed down to his sons and grandsons. Because of his love for livestock, he enjoyed ranching with his father-in-law, Billy Schaffner. Another passion of Mike's was fishing and hunting. Even his battle with leukemia couldn't stop him from spending quality time with his family. Hardly a day went by that you wouldn't find Popsy somewhere with a fishing pole in his hand alongside his grandsons, Sterling and Sutton. He also was able to fulfill a dream of hunting elk in Canada.
Throughout his life Mike was involved in numerous organizations including the Knights of Columbus, Austin County Fair Association Directors, Texas High School Rodeo Association Region 7 State Directors, Texas High School Rodeo Association Executive Board and Austin County Go Texan Committee. For many years, he was known as the "Rodeo Bar King" for the Austin County Fair.
Mike created a legacy during his 38 year career at Sealy Concrete. He was a key part of the growth and success of the company. While there he built countless employee and customer relationships most of which resulted in lifelong friendships.
Mike is survived by his wife of 37 years, Laurie; sons Brandon; Nathan and wife Lauren; grandsons, Sterling and Sutton; mother, Clara Michalke Lindemann; brothers Mark; Marlen and wife Gretchen; mother and father-in- law, Billy and Doris Schaffner; sister-in-law, Beth Fleming and husband, Steve; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Edward Michalke, step father, Marvin Lindemann and niece, Sarah Beth Fleming
Funeral mass Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Sealy with Father Eric Pitre as the celebrant. Interment in the Immaculate Conception Cemetery in Sealy.
The pallbearers- Jack Brandes, Bill Burttschell, Joshua Fleming, Tommy Herring, Ronnie Luhn, Holden Michalke, James Michalke, Wayne Michalke, Ronnie Moore, Ben E Novicke. Sterling and Sutton Michalke and Employees of Sealy Concrete served as honorary pallbearers.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of Knesek Brothers Funeral Home in Sealy.
Memorials may be made to Leukemia Texas, P. O. Box 54167, Houston, TX 77254 or a charity of your choice.
The family would like to thank the doctors and staff at MD Anderson and Methodist West for all of their care during Mike's illness. Also a very special thank you to all the family and friends for their love and support. Truly NO ONE FIGHTS ALONE!
Mikeska, Dalby Lloyd (1924-2003)
[Veteran] WW2, CPL, US Army, 1942-45, 44th Div Europe [Family] Father: Jerry D. Mikeska, Mother: Esther Kamas [Cemetery] National Cemetery ()
Bellville Times
4-17-03
Funeral services for Dalby Mikeska were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 14, 2003 at Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel in Bellville with Pastor Ross Worch officiating. Burial followed in the National Cemetery in Nelsonville.
Pallbearers were John Stewart, Aaron Vincik, Jacob Vincik, Tony Lefner, Pete Kaminsky, Buck Kollman and Bardy Helwig.
Honorary pallbearers were members of the Bellville VFW, Post #6522.
Dalby Mikeska was born Feb. 1, 1924 in Nelsonville, Texas the son of Jerry D. and Esther (Kamas) Mikeska. He grew up and attended school in Nelsonville and Bellville.
After graduating from Bellville High School, he attended Blinn College, the University of Nebraska and the University of Texas.
Mikeska, Edna "Elsie" (Klump) (1907-2003)
Maiden Name: Klump, Nickname: Elsie [Family] Father: Leo Klump, Mother: Mathilde Schiller, Spouse: Jerry J. Mikeska [Cemetery] Pilgrims Rest Cemetery #01 ()
Bellville Times
Wednesday, May 28, 2003
Funeral services for Edna Mikeska were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 25, 2003 at Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel in Bellville with Reverend Michael Groseclose officiating. Burial followed in the Pilgrims Rest Cemetery.
Pallbearers were James Bartay, David Bartay, Robert Bartay, Jerry Krumrey, Donald Young, Gene Cooper, Mark Mikeska and Todd Morris.
She was born December 30, 1907 in Bellville, Texas the daughter of Leo and Mathilde Schiller Klump. She grew up and attended school in Oak Hill. On November 26, 1930 she married Jerry J. Mikeska. They made their home in Bellville where they lived and worked on their farm and were members of the Nelsonville Brethren Church.
Jerry preceded Edna in death after 62 years of marriage.
A loving wife and mother, Edna was an excellent cook. She enjoyed quilting and sewing, playing dominoes and watching sports on TV. She was a member of the S.P.J.S.T. and the Christian Sisters.
Edna Elsie Klump Mikeska passed away Thursday, May 22, 2003 in a Bellville nursing facility at the age of 95.
She is survived by her children Valeria Bartay, Vernice Krumrey and Olvin J. Mikeska, all of Bellville, 8 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren and numerous other friends and relatives. Edna was preceded in death by her parents, husband, sister Ada Hohlt granddaughter Nancy Bartay and two sons-in-law Vernon Bartay and Ralston Krumrey.
In lieu of usual remembrances, friends who wish may make memorial gifts to the Nelsonville Brethren Church, the American Cancer Society or to the charity of their choice.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Schmidt Funeral Home, Bellville, Texas.
Posted by Joy Neely
Mikeska, Esther (Tiemann) (1922-2013)
Maiden Name: Tiemann [Family] Father: Willie Tiemann, Mother: Annie, Spouse: Edwin Mikeska ()
Bellville Times
Esther Tiemann Mikeska left us and has gone to a better place. She died under hospice care in Houston on Thursday May 9, 2013 at the age of 90 after months of declining health. Graveside services were held Monday, May 13, 2013 at 2 p.m. at the National Cemetery in Nelsonville with Michael Groseclose officiating.
Esther was the sixth child born to Annie and Willie Tiemann on Oct. 7, 1922 in Austin County where she was baptized, confirmed, and educated.
She was married to Edwin Mikeska for 49 years before he passed away and was predeceased by all her siblings as well- August Tiemann, Adolph Tiemann, Lester Tiemann , Edgar Tiemann and Lillie Tiemann Ahrens.
Esther is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Roland Adamson of Richmond, one granddaughter and her husband, Stacy and Paxton Lamons of Mountain Brook, Ala. and one grandson and his wife, Roger and Jennie Adamson of Sugarland, and three great grandchildren, Valentina Lamons, Avery Adamson, and Austin Adamson. Being visited by grandchildren and great grandchildren was one of the great delights of Nana's life.
A memorial service will be held at the Nelsonville Brethren Church on Thursday May 23, 2013 at 2 p.m. with Michael Groseclose officiating. Honorary pallbearers are Aunt Baby's nephews- Virgil Tiemann, Donald Ahrens, Bill Tiemann and Jerry Tiemann.
During Mother's final months, she truly appreciated the many cards, letters, visits, gifts, and phone calls from friends, nieces and nephews, her pastor, and the Christian Sisters. And to the very capable caregivers at Colonial Oaks, Skilled Nursing at Oak Bend, and Solari Hospice, a sincere thank you for your expertise, patience, and comfort.
It was Mother's request that anyone wishing to make a remembrance direct it to The Christian Sisters or Nelsonville Brethren Church , 322 Nelsonville Church Road , Bellville, TX 77418 .
Knesek Funeral Home in Bellville in charge of arrangements. www.knesekfuneralhome.com
Posted by Joy Neely
Mikeska, Floyd Allen (1941-2015)
[Veteran] US Navy [Cemetery] Phillipsburg Cemetery ()
Bellville Times
Floyd Allen Mikeska, 73, of Kenney, passed away Monday, Jan. 19, 2015, in Bryan. He was born July 13, 1941, in Bellville, the son of Frank Herbert and Helen (Roehling) Mikeska.
Floyd was baptized on Aug. 31, 1941, and was confirmed at the St. Paul Lutheran Church, Phillipsburg. He grew up and attended schools in the Bellville area.
During high school, Floyd was a member of the Naval Reserves. In 1959, he graduated from Bellville High School and then attended Blinn College. Following college, Floyd enlisted into the United States Navy.
Floyd was united in marriage to Patsy Lynn on Feb. 20, 1965, in Bellville. He was in the banking business in Brenham and Houston for many years. His passion for cars leads him to work in auto sales and management, having worked at Tegeler Chevrolet and Toyota. He also enjoyed raising his cattle and making hay.
Floyd is survived by his WIFE- Patsy Mikeska of Kenney; brother Delano Mikeska and wife, Donna, of Early, Texas; mother-in-law Doris Lynn of Brenham; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Joe Ed and Patsy Lynn of Bellville, and Fred Lynn and Judy Hedden of Kenney; nieces Greta Gammill and husband, Matt, and Paige Lynn; nephews Jon Lynn and Zack Lynn; great nephews Garett Gammill and Vann Lynn. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Helen Mikeska, son, Michael Lynn Mikeska and father-in-law, Edgar Lynn.
Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 22, 2015, at the Schmidt Funeral Home in Bellville. Funeral Service was held at 10 a.m., Friday, Jan. 23, 2015, at the Schmidt Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Harry Brisco officiating. Interment followed in St. Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers- Jon Lynn, Ruben Mikeska, Bart DeWitt, Robert Mikeska, Matt Gammill and Maurice Hart.
Friends may make memorial gifts to the- Boys and Girls Club of Austin County, P.O. Box 1145, Bellville, Texas 77418, Morning Star Cowboy Church, P.O. Box 113, Kenney, Texas 77452 or the charity of their choice.
Funeral arrangements through the Schmidt Funeral Home, Bellville, Texas 77418. (979)865-2424 -www.schmidtfunerals.com
Posted by Bruce White
Mikeska, Kenneth Lee "Kenny" (1954-2015)
Nickname: Kenny [Family] Father: Pat Ray Mikeska, Mother: Jean Bailey [Cemetery] National Cemetery () , FG
Bellville Times
Kenneth (Kenny) Lee Mikeska, 60 of Bleiblerville was carried home by the angels on April 8, 2015.
A Celebration of life was held on Wednesday April 15, 2015 at 2-30 p.m. from the Nelsonville Brethren Church with Bro. Mike Groseclose officiating. Interment was in the National Cemetery near Nelsonville. Honorary pallbearers were Darwin Macat, Luis Garcia, Cody Plagens, Kyle Wittner and Daniel Plagens Kenny was born June 19, 1954 to Pat and the late Jean Mikeska of Bleiblerville. He was baptized on Sept. 5, 1954 and confirmed on Aug. 20, 1967.
He attended Welcome Elementary through the 8th grade and was a member of the Boy Scouts. He then attended Bellville High School.
He went on to become an electrician by trade and did this for many years. He enjoyed sitting in his yard around a campfire and barbecuing, trailriding, and his horses. He was a member of the SPJST Lodge # 33 of Bleiblerville and Nelsonville and also the Bleiblerville Volunteer Fire Department.
Kenny is survived by his children Chrissy Heron and Chane Haynie; granddaughter Lydia Heron-Gore of Tennessee, Father Pat Mikeska of Bleiblerville, brothers Glen Mikeska and wife Judy of Fayetteville and Frank Mikeska of Chappell Hill; sisters Rita Mikeska of Chappell Hill, Linda Peschel and husband Bill of Industry and Gwen Zapalac and husband Rodney of Bellville; his aunt May Mikeska of Bleiblerville and Ethel Leonard and Beryl Bailey of England; Uncles Granville Leonard and Brian Bailey of England; His Godchild Chad Mikeska; Elizabeth Mikeska and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Jean(Bailey) Mikeska, grand parents Fred and Ethel Bailey and step grandmother Hilda Bailey, Frank and Fannie Mikeska; uncles Lonnie Mikeska and Stewart Bailey and nephew Charles Glenn Mikeska.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Nelsonville Brethren Church, or to the Cancer Society.
The family would like to thank Luis and Diiana Garcia and Darwin Macat for taking care of him in his time of need. Just to name a few, but we know there are countless others that have helped him in some way or another. The family greatly appreciates it.
Funeral arrangements for Kenny Lee Mikeska are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main, Brenham. To post a tribute to the family, visit www.memorialoakschapel.com.
Posted by Bruce White
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