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Stoerner, William Louis "Willie" (1931-2016)
Nickname: Willie [Veteran] Korea, SGT, US Army, 1952-54; 7 INF DIV [Family] Father: Willie Christian Stoerner, Mother: Elfrieda Augusta Breitkreutz, Spouse: Betty Jean “Jeanie” Wiecker [Cemetery] Welcome New Salem Lutheran Cemetery () , FG
William L. "Willie" Stoerner, 85, of Bleiblerville, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at his residence. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Sunday, February 28, 2016, in Brenham Memorial Chapel. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m., Monday, February 29,2016, in Welcome Lutheran Church with Pastor John R. Sutton, Jr. officiating. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Willie was born in Burton, Texas, to the late W. C. and Elfrida (Breitkreutz) Stoerner. He served in the U.S. Army as a sergeant during the Korean War. Willie was married to Jeanie Wiecker. Willie retired as a production foreman after working at Dow Chemical for thirty-nine years.
Willie's memberships include Welcome Lutheran Church where he was their financial secretary and cemetery sexton, Bleiblerville Volunteer Fire Department, Meals on Wheels, and V.F.W. Post in Freeport, Texas.
He was preceded in death by a son, William K. Stoerner.
Survivors include his wife Jeanie; son, Louis Stoerner and wife, Kevin; daughter, Mary Jo Callaway and husband, Don; daughter-in-law, Bettye Jo Stoerner; grandchildren- Corey Stoerner, Amanda Stoerner, Amy Callaway, Allie Callaway and William E. Stoerner; sisters, Florence Raeke and Doris Lentz; other relatives and many friends. J21
Stokes, Birdie Lee (Rodgers) (1917-1983)
Maiden Name: Rodgers [Family] Father: James Rodgers, Spouse: Ennis Stokes ()
Mrs. Birdie Lee Stokes
In the year of our Lord, 1917, a baby girl was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. James Rodgers in Washington County, Texas. She was reared and attended the local school in Austin County.
She professed in Christ at an early age under the Pastor McDade and untied with the Methodist Church and continued until death. She had no special place for worship.
She married Mr. Ennis Stokes in 1934. To this union one child was born.
Sister Birdie Lee Stokes passed away January 26, 1983 at 7-15 in her home. She was preceded in death by one child, mother and father, two sisters and two brothers.
She leaves to mourn her passing her husband; four granddaughters; five great granddaughters; two brothers; three sisters; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral Service- Sunday, January 30, 1983, 1-00 p.m., Jackson A.M.E. Church, Kenney, Texas, Reverend James Alexander, officiating.
Pallbearers- Nephews
Interment- Kenney Cemetery, Kenney, Texas
Arrangements By- Taft Harris Funeral Home, 407 Burleson Street, Brenham, Texas, 836-2952
Posted by Silvia Adkins
Stokes, Ennis (1912-1987)
[Family] Father: Sam Stokes, Mother: Annie Cleveland, Spouse: Birdie Lee Rogers [Cemetery] Kenney Cemetery ()
In Loving Memory of Mr. Ennis Stokes
Mr. Ennis Stokes was born on March 9, 1912 to Miss Annie Cleveland and Sam Stokes.
He accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful and active member.
He met and married Birdie Lee Rogers on April 8, 1934. To this union one son, Leroy Stokes, was born. They shared their love with Ed Cloud.
He departed this life on Sunday, January 18, 1987 in St. Luke Hospital in Houston, Texas at 11-45 p.m.
He leaves to mourn four granddaughters; six great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service- Friday, January 23, 1987, 1-00 p.m., Jackson Chapel A.M.E. Church, Kenney, Texas, Reverend Alexander, officiating.
Active Pallbearers- Carl Harris, Johnnie Harris, Don Phillips, Douglas Burdnitt, Joe Jackson, and Craig Harris.
Interment- Kenney Cemetery, Kenney, Texas.
Arrangements Entrusted in Taft Harris Funeral Home, 407 Burleson Street, Brenham, Texas, (409) 836-2952 or 836-6197.
Posted by Silvia Adkins
Stokes, Leroy (1935-1970)
[Family] Father: Ennis Stokes, Spouse: Ora Lee Cloud ()
Mr. Leroy Stokes Passed Away July 9, 1970 - 11-45 p.m.
Mr. Leroy Stokes was born in Austin County, Texas January 24, 1935 to Mr. and Mrs. Ennis Stokes. He was the only child.
He confessed a hope in Christ and was baptized by Rev. David Harris, Galveston, Texas.
He received his education from Austin County Public School.
He was married to Miss Ora Lee Cloud, March 27, 1957. To this union was born four (4) girls.
Survivors include- 4 daughters, Miss Linda Faye, Carlyn Sue, Barbara Joe and Tesa Marie Stokes; father & mother Mr. and Mrs. Ennis Stokes of Kenny, Texas; 5 aunts, 3 uncles, cousins, a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service- Sunday July 12, 1970, 2-30 p.m., Jackson Chapel A.M.E. Church, Kenny, Texas, Rev. Arthur Dever, Pastor
Pall Bearers- Friends and Relatives. Flower Bearers- Ushers and Friends.
Interment- Kenney Cemetery - Kenny, Texas, Funeral Director, Harris Mortuary - Brenham, Texas, Officiating Minister, Rev. Arthur Dever - Brenham, Texas.
Posted by Silvia Adkins
Stolarski, Florianna "Flora" (Bonkowski) (1937-2023)
Maiden Name: Bonkowski, Nickname: Flora [Family] Father: Venceslaw Bonkowski, Mother: Anastasia Gurka, Spouse: Carl Andrew John Stolarski Jr., Children: Mark Stolarski; David Stolarski [Cemetery] Immaculate Conception Cemetery (Sealy) ()
Florianna (Flora) Stolarski passed quietly in her sleep on Saturday, February 11, 2023, in Sealy at the age of 85 after enjoying several days of visits from family and friends.
Florianna Bonkowski Stolarski was born in Lockhart, Texas, on March 24, 1937, to parents Venceslaw Henry and Anastasia (Nancy) Gurka Bonkowski.
When she was 3-years-old, her family moved to Brenham. While Flora was in the first grade, she unknowingly met her future husband, Carl, who was in the second grade. Carl and his family moved away, and 14 years later in 1957, Flora and Carl met at a dance and fell in love.
On June 27, 1959, Flora married Carl J. Stolarski, Jr., at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Chappell Hill, Texas. The happy couple moved to Sealy where they raised their family and resided for the rest of their years.
Flora is survived by two sons, Mark Stolarski of Sealy and David Stolarski and his wife Christina of Chappell Hill and two grandsons, Derek Allen Stolarski and Luke Michael Stolarski of Chappell Hill. She is also survived by two sisters, Eleanora (Nora) and husband Kenneth Kettler of Brenham and Blanche Snow of Houston, along with several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Bernice and Benjamin Stolarski of Sealy, Pat and Ralph Stolarski of Sugarland, Pam and Richard Stolarski of Flatonia, and Betty Stolarski of Schulenburg, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Flora was preceded in death by her loving husband of almost 54 years, Carl J. Stolarski, Jr., brother Walter John Bonkowski, her parents Henry and Nancy Bonkowski, and sister-in-law and brother-in-law Clara and Leonard Stolarski.
Along with being a full-time housewife and mother, Flora found great enjoyment in babysitting for 25 years, and enjoyed seeing the children she helped raise when they were older. She was also known for her delicious homemade pies and pickles.
Flora has been a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Sealy for over 63 years, where she was also a member of the Altar Society, the Catholic Union of Texas (the KJT), and Catholic Women's Union of Texas (the KJZT), and is a supporting member of the Austin County Peace Officers Association. She is a retired member of the Sealy Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary with 23½ years of service and a former member of the Sealy American Legion Auxiliary Unit 442. Her love for her sons showed in her work with youth as a Den Mother with the Cub Scouts, assisting her husband as a scorekeeper while he coached PeeWee and Minor League baseball teams, and being active in the Parent Teachers Club (PTC) at Immaculate Conception Catholic School, the Sealy Booster Club, and the Sealy Band Boosters. Flora worked as a cook for Immaculate Conception Catholic School until it closed. She also enjoyed the “31 Clubâ€, which was a group of women that would meet monthly to play cards while their husbands went to the Knights of Columbus meetings.
Flora absolutely loves being “Grandma†to Derek and Luke, talking about them every day, and we know she is smiling down on them from Heaven. She always looked forward to dinner with her family. She also loves dancing polkas with her husband and playing 42 (dominoes), winning numerous trophies at tournaments in this area of the state. Together, they enjoyed playing bingo and taking the busses to the casinos in Louisiana. And we are all sure Flora is dancing polkas and playing dominoes in Heaven with Carl, who she loves dearly.
In lieu of flowers, Flora asked that memorial donations be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Sealy, Sealy Christian Food Pantry, or Meals on Wheels of Austin County (in Sealy).
Stoltje, Houston (1838-)
[Veteran] CWCSA, PVT, Waul's Texas Legion ()
Captured at Yazoo City on July 14, 1863.
Received at Camp Morton, IN on Aug 14, 1863.
Transferred to Fort Delaware March 19, 1864.
Gave oath of allegiance on May 31, 1865 and was released.
Stoltje, William (1844-)
[Veteran] CWCSA, PVT, Waul's Texas Legion ()
Captured at Yazoo City on July 14, 1863.
Received at Camp Morton, IN on Aug 14, 1863.
Transferred to Fort Delaware March 19, 1864
Gave oath of allegiance on May 31, 1865 and was released.
Stone, Charles Richard (1947-2017)
[Veteran] Vietnam, 2LT, US Army [Family] Father: Homer Stone, Mother: Era Mae Lively, Spouse: Marietta [Cemetery] Immaculate Conception Cemetery (Sealy) () , FG
Charles Richard Stone, 69, was born on December 29, 1947, in Hope, Arkansas, and died August 12, 2017, in Houston, Texas. He is predeceased by his parents, Homer and Era Mae Stone, and grandparents, Zach and Bessie Stone, and Othel and Mae Lively. He graduated from Hope High School in 1965, received a Bachelor of Music Education from Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, in 1969, and was commissioned a 2nd lieutenant in the US Army. He received a Master's degree in clarinet performance from the University of Iowa (Iowa City) in 1971.
He was attracted to music at a young age, first learning saxophone and playing in church until he could buy his first clarinet. He was driven to excel in musicianship, playing as an accomplished clarinetist and saxophonist through much of his life. He was a charter member of the Houston Concert Band. While at Henderson State, he met and married Marietta Bell of Crossett, AR. Marietta played piano accompaniment on his senior clarinet recital and later supported his independent music teaching business both behind the scenes and as an accompanist.
Richard was a band director in public schools in Iowa and Texas for a few years, followed by an insurance career of 17 years in Houston, Texas. He then started his own instrumental music teaching business in Houston area private schools, culminating in 18 years at St. Laurence Catholic School. Mr. Stone is well loved by so many students former students, and parents. At home we call him “Mr. Music.â€
With his wife, Marietta, Richard learned to square dance with the Hey Lollies square dance club in 2010. The Lollies and their square dance caller call it “friendship in motion.†He will be missed also by this wonderful community of square dancers.
The St. Laurence, Lollies, and St. Francis de Sales communities were a great support to Richard and his family through his illness.
Richard received the sacraments of Baptism, first Communion, and Confirmation at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church on Easter Vigil 1986. He and Marietta found the Catholic Church through a Marriage Encounter weekend. Due to his intense personal study, he was a wealth of Christian faith history, American and World history, and Stone and Lively family genealogy. “Encyclopedia Stone†loved to share this with anyone who would listen. He enjoyed telling stories and hearing good ones, especially funny stories. His grandchildren knew him as the best biscuit maker and grilled cheese maker in the world and a loving Papa who swapped jokes with them and imparted knowledge to them.
Richard is survived by his wife, Marietta; children, Marcus Stone and wife, Karen; David Stone and wife, Kristine; and Robin Stone; grandchildren, Hannah, Micah, Jeremiah, JohnMark, Ava, and Andrew Stone. Richard fondly remembers years of Stone family reunions with his numerous first cousins.
Strickland, Espy James (1948-2013)
[Family] Father: Monroe R. Strickland, Sr., Mother: Agnes Mattern [Cemetery] Frydek Catholic Cemetery () , FG
Bellville Times
Graveside Services at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Frydek for Espy Strickland, 64, of Sealy, 10-30 a.m., Friday, May 24, 2013 at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Frydek with Deacon Jerome Losack officiating.
Pallbearers- Ray Strickland, Jr., Kevin Strickland, David Strickland, Roger Hankins, Neill Hurley, Eric Bastien, Gary Keeton, Jerry Brown and Clay Strickland. Honory Pallbearers- Donnie Bartulla, Joe Ed Lynn, Danny Poffenberger, Pastor Dan and Larry Haywood.
Espy James Strickland was born on July 13, 1948 in Houston to parents Monroe R. Strickland, Sr. and Agnes Mattern Strickland. He was raised in Houston and attended Reagen High School. He worked as a car salesman for Dowell Motors in Sealy, Lawrence Marshall in Hempstead, Archer Chrystler in Houston and Tommie Vaughn Motor in Columbus.
Survivors include his sons, Troy Strickland and Clay Strickland, sister, Noah Hankins and husband Terry of San Felipe, brother, Raymond Strickland and wife Molly of San Felipe. He was preceded in death by his parents, Monroe R. Strickland, Sr. and Agnes Strickland and brother Monroe R. Strickland, Jr.
Knesek Funeral Home in Sealy in charge of arrangements- www.knesekfuneralhome.com
Posted by Joy Neely
Stringfellow, Bobbie Jean (Johnson) (1941-2012)
Maiden Name: Johnson ()
Mama's legacy
On May18, 1941 Mrs. Emma Flanagan was blessed with a beautiful bouncing baby girl named Bobbie Jean Johnson. She attended Brown College and Goodwill public schools then later graduated from Prairie View A&M Culinary Institute. Bobbie was employed as a domestic worker for many years as well at Sweetbriar Nursing Home, Shape Center then finally retiring from Washington County in 2001.
Bobbie confessed her belief in Christ at an early age being baptized by Rev. Ed Mann at Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Washington Texas. She later moved her membership to Liberty Missionary Baptist Church, Independence Texas. At Liberty she served faithfully as president of the usher board, mission/cafeteria committees, stewardess as well as many other capacities.
Bobbie married Aron Stringfellow, Jr. on May 18, of 1976. She was a devoted Wife, Mother, Sister, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Aunt, Sister in Law and Friend. Reunited with her in death are her mother, husband, sons Bert Johnson and John Johnson, Sr., brothers James Juston and Ira Meredith, grandchildren Darrell and Tanicka Smith, brothers in law Sam Stringfellow, Sr. and Thomas Cox, father and mother in law Aron and Stella Stringfellow Sr.
Bobbie leaves to cherish and forever hold her memories are her loving and devoted children Viedelia Marshall (William),Curtis Taylor (Glaydys), Terrell Nickerson (Feon), Ervin Johnson (Viva), Mary Smith (Felix), James Sweed, Thomas Sweed (Charlotte), Adrian Jackson (Lawrence), TaShonda Cunningham (Milton), daughter in law Barbara Johnson, sister Vernell Cox, brother Prince Rogers, special niece Sarah Thomas, sisters and brothers in laws Lucas Stringfellow (Joann), Thomas Stringfellow (Ruth), Stella Stringfellow, Dorothy Flowers, Hattie Briscoe (Rev. Joe Briscoe), Lucille Howard (Joe), Birdie Mays, Agnes Chapel (Freddie), Fred Stringfellow (Sylvia), Elizabeth Stringfellow, Tarasha Meredith, 35 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, special friends Dorothy Howard, Emma Broaden, Helen Gardner, Mary Watkins and a hosts of other family members and friends
Stuessel, Clifton Dale (1931-2023)
[Family] Father: Theodore Stuessel, Mother: Anna Marie Bender, Spouse: Florine Severin, Children: Debra Ramirez, Kenny Brast, Laura Stuessel [Cemetery] Saint John Lutheran Church Cemetery () , FG
CLIFTON DALE STUESSEL, 91, of New Braunfels, Texas, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023, in New Braunfels.
He was born August 10, 1931, in Cat Spring, Texas, the son of Theodore and Annie Bender Stuessel. He grew up and attended schools in the Cat Spring area. Clifton was united in marriage to Florine Severin, on January 15, 1941, in Sealy, Texas. They moved to Cat Spring from Sealy, then Round Rock, and Rockdale, before calling New Braunfels home. Clifton was employed as a parts technician of heavy agriculture machinery.
He was a member of the Sons of Herman and was on the Board of Directors for Texas Farm Bureau, Cat Spring Agricultural Hall and a member of the Cat Spring fire department. In his spare time, he enjoyed tending to his cattle, gardening, and playing dominos.
Clifton is survived by his loving wife- Florine Stuessel of New Braunfels; daughter- Debra Ramirez of Alleyton; son- Kenny Brast and his wife, Jennifer, of Austin; three grandchildren- Garrett Brast, Dylan Brast, and Breanna Brast; one great grandson- Leon Leach; and numerous other family members, and dear friends.
He was preceded in death by his daughter- Laura Stuessel; and his parents- Theodore and Annie Stuessel.
Pallbearers are Dylan Brast, Garrett Brast, Donnie Strieder, Alan Brock, and John Bowman.
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Stuessel, Florine Florence (Severin; Brast) (1941-2023)
Maiden Name: Severin; Brast [Family] Father: August Severin, Mother: Frieda Marie Wilhelmine Wittenburg, Spouse: #1 Lee Landa Brast; #2 Clifton Dale Stuessel, Children: Debra Ramirez; Kenny Brast;Laura Stuessel [Cemetery] Saint John Lutheran Church Cemetery () , FG
Florine Florence (Severin) Stuessel, 82, of New Braunfels, Texas, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023, in New Braunfels. She was born January 15, 1941 in San Felipe, Texas, the daughter of August and Frieda Wittenburg Severin. Florine grew up in San Felipe, graduating from Sealy High School. She married her first husband, Lee Brast, in 1961 and lived in Sealy until his passing in 1973. She was united in marriage to Clifton Dale Stuessel on January 5, 1974 in Sealy, Texas. Florine and Clifton moved to Cat Spring in 1975 and in 2010 they moved to the Austin area.
Florine was a member of the Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (WELCA). In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, shopping, watching soap operas, and socializing with her friends.
Florine is survived by her children, Debra Ramirez of Alleyton, and Kenny Brast and his wife, Jennifer, of Austin; grandchildren, Garrett Brast, Dylan Brast, and Breanna Brast; great-grandchild, Leon Brast; and numerous other family and dear friends.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Laura Stuessel; first husband, Lee Brast; brother, Erwin Severin; and parents, August and Frieda Severin.
Visitation will be held on Friday, July 7, 2023, from 10-00 AM - 11-00 AM at Schmidt Funeral Home, 12029 Hwy. 36 South, Bellville, TX, followed by a funeral service at 11-00 AM. Burial will be in St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Cat Spring. Pallbearers are Alan Brock, John Bowman, Garrett Brast, and Dylan Brast.
Friends who wish may make memorial gifts to St. John Lutheran Church, 480 Ross Street, Cat Spring, Texas 78933.
Sues, Aguste (-)
[Veteran] CWCSA, PVT, Waul's Texas Legion ()
Captured at Yazoo City on July 14, 1863.
Received at Camp Morton, IN on Aug 14, 1863.
Released on Oath Feb 20, 1865.
Suhr, Clara J. (1902-1998)
[Family] Father: August Suhr, Mother: Otillie Dittert [Cemetery] Cat Spring (Kollatschny) Cemetery ()
Bellville Times - April 9,1998, page 4
Funeral services for Clara Suhr, 95, of Bellville, Texas were held on Monday, April 6, 1998 at 2 p.m. from Knesek Bros./Etlinger Funeral Chapel in Bellville with Rev. Thomas Wallace and Rev. Roy Biser officiating. Interment was at the Cat Spring Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Ernie Koy Jr., William Johnson, Allan Hillboldt, Allen Ladig, Robert Uhlig, and Fritz Engelking.
Clara Suhr was born Dec. 2, 1902 in Cat Spring, Texas to parents August Suhr and Otillie Dittert Suhr. She was raised in Cat Spring and attended the Cat Spring public schools. Clara attended the Massey Business College and was a teacher of shorthand and business machines there also. Afterwards, she worked for the United States District Courts of Paroles and Probations for 25 years until her retirement. She then moved to Bellville where she lived for the past 20 years. Clara was a member of the Bellville First United Methodist Church, loved children and babysitting. After moving to Bellville she worked in the nursery at St. Mary's Episcopal Church. Most dear to her heart was the family of Ernie and Barbara Koy, with whom she spent many happy hours.
Clara Suhr died Friday, April 3, 1998 in Bellville, Texas. She is survived by her niece, Janice Engelking and her husband, Fritz of Cat Spring, great-niece, Lynn Johnson and husband, Danny of North Plains, Ore., three great-great nieces, Sally, Emily, and Christy Johnson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, a sister and a great nephew. Memorial contributions may be made to Bellville General Hospital or the charity of your choice.
Funeral services held under the direction of Knesek Bros./Etlinger Funeral Chapel in Bellville.
Submitted by Cheryl Gross
Suhr, Lena M. (Ladig) (1883-1987)
Maiden Name: Ladig [Family] Father: Charles Ladig Sr., Mother: Christine Schroeder, Spouse: Hugo Suhr [Cemetery] Cat Spring (Kollatschny) Cemetery ()
Funeral services for Mrs. Lena M. Suhr, 103, of Cat Spring, were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 24 from the Chapel of the Pete E. Etlinger Funeral Home in Bellville with the Rev. Charles Danheim officiating.
Burial was in the Cat Spring Cemetery. Mrs. Suhr was the oldest resident of Austin County at the time of her death.
Pallbearers were Allen Ladig, Lee Ladig, Wesley Ladig, Howard Bradshaw, Francis Miksovsky and Jack Freeman.
Mrs. Suhr died at 3 a.m. on Friday, Jan 23, 1987 at Sweetbriar Nursing Home in Bellville. She had attained the age of 103 years 11 months and 20 days.
She was born Feb. 3, 1883 in Cat Spring, the daughter of Charles and Christine (Schroeder) Ladig Sr. She was raised at Cat Spring and attended Clarksville Public School.
A housewife, she also served as assistant Postmaster at Cat Spring.
On March 1, 1926, she was married to Hugo Suhr in Brenham. Mrs. Suhr was a member of the Bellville United Methodist Church.
Survivors include- daughter and son-in-law, Janice and Fritz Engelking of Cat Spring; granddaughter and husband, Lynn and Danny Johnson of Portland, Ore.; great grandchildren, Sally and Emily Johnson.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three sisters, four brothers and one grandson.
(Published Bellville Times January 29, 1987.)
Posted by-Cheryl Gross - Grand Rapids, Michigan
Svinky, Eddie Charles "Charlie" (1925-2016)
Nickname: Charlie [Family] Father: Joe Svinky Sr, Mother: Julia Tallas, Spouse: Shirley Janette Hoek [Cemetery] Sealy Cemetery () , FG
Funeral services for Eddie C. Svinky, 90, of Sealy, Texas, Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at 10-00 am from Trinity Lutheran Church in Sealy, with Rev. Ken Bersche officiating. Interment in the Sealy Cemetery. Pallbearers- Michael Svinky, Mathew Svinky, Ronnie Holub, Brandon White, Billy Eaton, and Scott Haverland.
On February 13, 2016, Eddie Charles Svinky went to be with the Lord. He passed away peacefully in his sleep at Colonial Belle in Sealy after reaching the age of 90. He was born and raised in Frydek and attended St. Mary's Catholic School for 11 years. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Sealy where visitation was held on Monday night. Eddie was a heavy equipment operator for Duval Sulfur for 10 years, Brown and Root for 2 years, and Austin County for 25 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe, Sr. and Julie Tallas Svinky; siblings, Bill, Joe, Richard Svinky, and Julie Hintz; his children, Edward, Ricky, and Charles Svinky, and Caroline Faye White.
He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Shirley J. Hoek Svinky; son, Eddie A. Svinky and wife, Charlotte; daughter, Shirley R. LeJeune and husband, Gerald; grandchildren, Michael and Mathew Svinky, Brandon White, Brittany Eaton, Kim Dubose, and Clayton Roulston; great-grandchildren, Hattie, Brady, Charlie, Dean, and Kylee.
Charlie and Shirley were married in Sealy on December 31, 1944.
Knesek Funeral Home in Sealy in charge of arrangements. www.knesekfuneralhome.com.
Svinky, Shirley Janette (Hoek) (1927-2022)
Maiden Name: Hoek [Family] Father: Charlie Johann Hoek, Mother: Hattie Anna Hinze, Spouse: Eddie Charles Svinky, Children: Eddie Svinky; Shirley LeJeune [Cemetery] Sealy Cemetery () , FG
Shirley Hoek Svinky, 95, passed away November 28, 2022 at the Veranda House in Sealy, Texas. Shirley was born on August 21, 1927 in Sealy, Texas to Charlie and Hattie Hoek.
Shirley was a lifelong resident of Sealy. She married Eddie C. Svinky on December 31, 1944. They were members of Trinity Lutheran Church. Shirley was a cashier for Meloneck's grocery store; she worked for Joe Franks as a seamstress, and also worked in the cafeteria for Sealy ISD as a cook.
Shirley loved the outdoors. She had a very green thumb. You could always find her outside working in her yard and garden. Shirley also enjoyed spending her time playing dominoes and socializing at the church.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie and Hattie Hoek; husband, Eddie C. Svinky; sister, Nettie Hein; children, Edward Charles Svinky, Carolyn White, Ricky Svinky; and grandson, Clay Roulston.
Shirley is survived by her son, Eddie A. Svinky (wife, Charlotte); daughter, Shirley R. LeJeune (husband, Gerald); grandchildren, Michael Svinky (wife, Shawna), Matthew Svinky (wife, Rylee), Kimberly Dubose (husband, Mark), Brittany Eaton (husband, Billy), Brandon White (wife, Erica); and great-grandchildren, Brady Svinky, Hattie Svinky, Kylee Svinky, Dean Dubose, Madeline Dubose, Caroline Eaton, Paisley Eaton, Charlie White, Faye White, Henrie White.
Visitation is scheduled for Thursday, December 1, 2022, from 4-30 PM until 6-30 PM at Trinity Lutheran Church, 402 Atchison St., Sealy, TX 77474. A funeral service will be held at 2-00 PM on Friday, December 2, 2022 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Sealy Cemetery. Pallbearers- Michael Svinky, Matthew Svinky, Brandon White, Brady Svinky, Ronnie Holub, and Scott Haverland.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel, Sealy, Texas.
Svoboda, Charles Robert (1914-2007)
[Family] Spouse: Florence Marie Peter [Cemetery] Guardian Angel Cemetery () , FG
Houston Chronicle, February 23, 2007-
Charles R. Svoboda, 92, of Wallis passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2007 in Wharton.
He is survived by his wife, Florence Svoboda; nieces, Mary Peter Cudd, Helen Peter, Kathleen Parker, Diane Prude, Carol Johnson, and Sandy Svoboda; nephews, Louis W. Peter and Joey Svoboda; and numerous other nieces, nephews and relatives.
Visitation will be Friday, February 23, 2007, from 4 pm to 6 pm, with a rosary to be recited at 6 pm from Knesek & Sons Funeral Home in Wallis. Funeral services will be held at 10-00 am Saturday, February 24, 2007, from Guardian Angel Catholic Church in Wallis.
Knesek Family Funeral Chapel. (979) 478-6311.
Bio by- GW
Svoboda, Florence Marie (Peter) (1921-2015)
Maiden Name: Peter [Family] Father: Louis William Peter, Mother: Bessie Rose Parma, Spouse: Charles Robert Svoboda [Cemetery] Guardian Angel Cemetery () , FG
Florence Marie Svoboda, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2015, at Matagorda General Hospital in Bay City, Texas. She was born January 20, 1921 in Wallis, Texas and was a lifelong resident of Wallis and a parish member of the Guardian Angel Catholic Church. In her youth Florence was the church organist and during World War II worked in Houston at a munitions plant. She would commute to Wallis from Houston on every weekend using the dinky train.
Florence knew many people in Wallis and the surrounding area because she worked at Dick's Grocery store and then the local post office until her retirement. She was a member of KJZT for over 75 years , Catholic Daughters of America, and volunteered at many American Legion and church events. All her life she was an excellent cook and ardent gardener. Her last vegetable garden contained over fifty varieties of tomatoes, okra, squash, and onions.
She and Charlie were a fixture at the bingo games in Wallis, Sealy, Columbus, Rosenberg, and Needville. Due to ill health, in her later years Florence resided at the Legacy Campus in Bay City, Texas to be near her family.
She is predeceased by her husband of sixty one years, Charlie Svoboda; her parents, Louis and Bessie Peter; and her two brothers, Leon and Jerry Peter.
She is survived by her sister-in-law, Texana Melinda Peter; nieces and nephews, Mary Peter Cudd (Mike), Helen Peter, Louis Peter (Debbie), Kathleen Svoboda Parker, Joe Patrick Svoboda, Sandra Svoboda Payne; and many great-nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2015, with viewing from 12-30 - 1-30, rosary at 1-30, and mass at 2-00 p.m. at Guardian Angel Catholic Church, Wallis, Texas. www.knesekfuneralhome.com.
Swearingen, Angelina (Weeks) (1811-1883)
Maiden Name: Weeks, Notable person [Veteran] [Family] Father: Lewis Lunsford Weeks, Mother: Susannah E Hampton [Cemetery] Swearingen Cemetery () , FG , FS
Obituary Notice of Angelina Weeks Swearingen from Bellville Times, October 19, 1883
Death of a Veteran
Again is the Times called upon to chronicle one of those deaths that removed from our midst one of the first way marks of Texas history.
In 1831, fifty two years ago, Mrs. Angelina Swearingen and her young husband located on a farm near what is now Millheim, she being the first white woman to take up a home in that settlement. For more than the allotted life of man she has lived on that first place of her choice. Here was spent the young manhood and womanhood of Mr. & Mrs. Swearingen; here they passed through the stirring scenes of the Texas struggle for independence, writing their own names indelibly on the pages of Texas history. Here passed the prime and vigor of their lives, here clustered around them a family of children, now settled in their homes, and here, as old age came on, they peacefully awaited the call to go to the mysterious and unknown beyond.
To Mrs. Swearingen the call came last Thursday morning at 1 o'clock , October 17, 1883 .
In the silent hours of the night she died, as she had lived, surrounded by friends who loved, respected, and admired her for her kind heart, her many virtues, and her native intelligence. The sorrow of the bereaved is tempered by the reflection that the departed had lived out her full time, that she had done her work, and done it well, and that she leaves the world much the better for her having lived in it. She was a devoted Christian, an humble and sincere follower of the meek and lowly Saviour and we are assured that already she has been greeted with the welcome plaudit, "Well done, good and faithful servant, enter then into the joys of thy Lord."
Swearingen, Elemelech, Sr. (1805-1887)
SFA Old 300, Notable person [Veteran] Early Wars/Tex Rev, 1836 War of Texas Independence [Family] Father: Samuel Swearingen, Mother: Margaret Payton, Spouse: Angelina Weeks [Cemetery] Swearingen Cemetery () , FG
Elemelech was born in Shepherdsville, Bullitt County, Kentucky to Samuel and Margaret Payton Swearingen on September 25, 1805. He married Angelina Weeks. They together with his brother and parents came to Texas in 1831 and settled in what is now Austin County. They were the first Anglo-Americans to settle at that place.
Elemelech enlisted with the Army of the Republic of Texas on March 1 serving as a 2nd Sg't. of Company ‘B' of the 1st Regiment of Infantry under Capt. Amasa Turner. With so many soldiers from all over the country thrown into close quarters, a measles epidemic broke out, and an emergency ""hospital"" was set up at Groce's plantation. When Houston moved his army to San Jacinto, those who were too sick were left there. Elemelech was one of those who was left behind.
Six year later, when a Mexican army invaded Texas, in 1842, and hostages from San Antonio were taken, Sam Houston sent out a force to enter Mexico and bring back some prisoners in order to make an exchange. This became the ill-fated Mier Expedition. Elemelech was left in charge of the camp guard to protect their equipment while the main force crossed the Rio Grande and entered the Mexican town of Mier. Because of this Elemelech avoided capture and imprisonment.
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Last family of the Old 300; replaced a family who withdrew their application.
Swearingen, Nettie Marie (Goebel) (1920-2015)
Maiden Name: Goebel [Family] Father: Oscar Goebel, Mother: Roxey Albert, Spouse: Aaron Swearingen ()
Bellville Times
Nettie Marie (Goebel) Swearingen, 94, was born on Nov. 22, 1920 in Millheim to Oscar and Roxey (Albert) Goebel. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Sealy.
On Aug. 12, 1949 Nettie was united in marriage to Aaron Swearingen. Together they made their home in Sealy where they were lifelong members of Trinity Lutheran Church and the local American Legion.
Nettie was a long time member of the Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid and altar guild. She worked most of her married life as bookkeeper and receptionist at The Sealy News.
Recently she had resided at Colonial Bell in Sealy where she died peacefully in her sleep on April 17.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Aaron Swearingen; sister and brother-in-law Hazel and Monroe Steglich; brother, Sydney Goebel; parents, Oscar and Roxey (Albert) Goebel. Also brother and sisters-in-laws Wesley and Gladys Swearingen, Jasper and Isabell Swearingen, Marvin Swearingen, Myrtle Stewart and Jake Swearingen.
Nettie is survived by one sister-in-law, Sydell Swearingen, several cousins, numerous nieces and nephews and their families, and many good friends.
Serving as pallbearers- Tommy Stewart, Mike Stewart, Pat Sechelski, Marshall Steglich, Michael Tripp and Tommy Hooker.
Nettie was laid to rest beside her husband Aaron at the Millheim Cemetery following her funeral at Trinity Lutheran Church on Tuesday, April 21 at 2 p.m., Pastor Gilbert Franke presiding. Visitation preceded the funeral at 1 p.m. Knesek Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Trinity Lutheran Church Building Fund, 402 Atchison St., Sealy, Texas 77474 or the American Cancer Society, P 0 Box 501, Bellville, Texas 77418.
Posted by Bruce White
Swearingen, Valentine W. (-)
[Veteran] Early Wars/TEX REV, Battle of San Jacinto. Brother of Elemeleck Swearingen - TX Vol. Army - not reg. Army, Seige of Bexar ()
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Swearington, James Madison (1946-2015)
[Family] Father: Fred Swearington, Mother: Savannah, Spouse: Wilma Lewis ()
On January 24, 1946 a child was born to the union of Fred and Savannah Swearington and they named him James Madison Swearington. He received his education from Clemmons Elementary and Ralph J. Bunche High School in Pattison, Texas. He was initiated into the New Farmers of America (NFA) and was one of 26 candidates to receive this degree. James graduated in 1965; he was educated in engineering and attended theology school. James accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized under the leadership of Pastor Willie Powell of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. He united in marriage with Wilma Lewis and to this union three daughters were born. He later moved to Houston, TX and met and married Zelma Hutchison and to this union four children were born. On June 21, 1991 he united in matrimony to Cynthia Jennings until his home going. He was called to the ministry in 1985. James founded and pastored Mt. Nebo Community Church in Sealy, Texas for 13 years, and his father in the ministry was the late Harry Knowles of Mt. Corinth of McNair, TX. After his health started failing him, he joined and became a member of Little Zion Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Lee Nelson Jones of Brookshire, TX.
James departed this life to go and be with the Lord on May 14, 2015. He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Swearington; mother, Savannah Swearington; brothers- Clarence, Freddie, Eddie, and Leon Swearington; sisters- Justine Randle (George) and Margie Douglas (Murphy); son-in-law, Larry Robertson; Grandson, Nicholas Davis; Father-in-law, Banks Richard, Jr.
He leaves to cherish his memories- wife of 22 years, Cynthia Swearington; children- Janice Robertson; Paula Tillman (Doug); Beverly Williams (Ronald); Vickie Brooks; Karen Smith (George Willie, Jr.); Michelle Davis; Rochelle Jones (Don); De'Andre Taylor (Ronnie); Joseph Reed; Robert Lewis (Tish); Joseph Ray (Denise); Lawrence Swearington; sister-in-law, Myrtle Swearington; goddaughters- Tish Lewis, Denetra Manuel, Sharla Taylor; a host of nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews, cousins, 26 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends.
Syer, William (-)
[Veteran] CWCSA, PVT, Waul's Texas Legion ()
Captured at Yazoo City on July 14, 1863.
Received at Camp Morton, IN on Aug 14, 1863.
Enlisted in 32nd Indiana Volunteers Sept 23, 1863.
Symm, Linda Ann (Smith; Ivy) (1949-2011)
Maiden Name: Smith; Ivy [Family] Father: John Talbert Smith, Mother: Florence Engelking, Spouse: Jesse Hayden Ivy & John Symm [Cemetery] Sealy Cemetery (A) , FG
Linda Ann Smith Symm, 61, of Wallis, Texas, passed away Friday, July 8, 2011, in Houston, Texas. Linda was born in Sealy, Texas to John Talbert Smith and Florence (Engelking) Smith on September 20, 1949. Linda was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Sealy, Texas where she was the secretary for last seven years. Linda enjoyed working in many church ministries throughout her life. She had a heart and passion for youth ministry and restorative justice ministries for adults and youth, especially work with Chrysalis and Epiphany Ministries. She was as active member of the church choir and a dedicated member of the Fellowship Sunday School Class. She was part of the leadership team for the Ladies Auxiliary of FUMC Sealy. Linda loved being a part of Vacation Bible School each summer.
Linda is survived by her husband, John Symm of Wallis, Texas; step-sons, John Symm and his wife, Cheryl, of Garland, Texas, and Robert Symm and his wife, Brenda, of Giddings, Texas; brother, Brian Smith and wife, Deborah, of Wallis; three step-granddaughters; and two step-grandsons; a niece, Crystal Smith; and nephews, Paul Smith and Colton Smith.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2011, from 5-00 PM until 8-00 PM at Knesek Bros Fourth Street Chapel, 768 Fourth St., Sealy, TX. A funeral service will be held at 2-00 PM on Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at First United Methodist Church, 200 Atchison, in Sealy, with Rev. Lani Rousseau, officiating. Interment will be in Sealy Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Darrell Diestal, David Diestal, Paul Smith, Colton Smith, John Gonzales, Robert Symm, Justin Foster, and Henry Jost.
