C.L. married C.D. Campbell [Group Sheet]

C.L. — J.G. Wise. [Group Sheet]

1. C.J. Drgac

D.A. married A.D. Campbell [Group Sheet]

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Obituary:

Graveside services for Alvin J. Drgac, 76, of Caldwell were held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, August 28, 1993 at the New Tabor Cemetery near Caldwell with Henry Beseda officiating.

Mr. Drgac died Thursday afternoon at his home in the Cooks Point Community.

He was born on November 25, 1916 in Burleson County to John K. and Stannie Skrivanek Drgac.

He served with the Merchant Marines during World War II and was a farmer and rancher in the Cooks Point Community most of his life.

Survivors include a son, Doug Drgac of Austin; a sister, Mildred Crnkovic of Cooks Point; a granddaughter, Christi Drgac of Nacogdoches; and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Bill Crnkovic, Joe Crnkovic, John Crnkovic, Janet Crnkovic, Joey Skrivanek, and John Steck.

Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home of Caldwell were in charge of arrangements.

May our lodge brother rest in eternal peace and may his memory live among us forever.

(Published in the Vestnik SPJST Herald on October 20, 1993)

Death Notice:

DRGAC, Alvin Johnnie, 76, of Caldwell died Thursday. Services 1 p.m. today, New Tabor Cemetery. (Phillips & Luckey, Caldwell).

(Published in the Austin American-Statesman on August 28, 1993)



Obituary:

Alvin J. Drgac
Nov. 25, 1916 - Aug. 26, 1993

CALDWELL - Graveside funeral services for Alvin J. Drgac, 76, of Caldwell will be at 1 p.m. today at the New Tabor Cemetery near Caldwell.

The Rev. Henry Beseda will officiate. Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Mr. Drgac died Thursday afternoon at his home in the Cook's Point Community.

He was born in Burleson County to John K. and Stannie Skrivanek Drgac. Mr. Drgac served with the merchant marines during World War II and was a farmer and rancher in the Cook's Point Community most of his life.

Survivors include a son, Dough Drgac of Austin; a sister, Mildred Crnkovic of Cook's Point; a granddaughter, Christi Drgac of Nacogdoches; and several nieces and nephews.

(Published in The Bryan-College Station Eagle on August 28, 1993)

Alvin married H.L. Lightsey [Group Sheet]

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A heart attack suffered on Monday, June 13 resulted in the death of John K. Drgac, 78, prominent resident of the Cooks Point Community. He had been in declining health for the past eight years being confined to his bed several months ago.

Born in Burleson County Dec. 31, 1876, son of the late Joseph and Annie Drgac, he engaged in farming as an occupation. Following his marriage to Miss Stannie Skrivanek on Nov. 20, 1898, the couple settled in the Cooks Point Community. He was a lifetime member of the Caldwell C. M. B. Church and C. M. B. Mutual Aid Society.

Funeral services were held June 16 from Harvey Schiller Chapel at 4p.m. Rev. H.E. Beseda assisted by Rev. Henry Beseda officiated. Interment was in New Tabor Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Frank Sebesta, Frank Bednar, Colbert Drgac, Johnnie Drgac, Bill Skrivanek, Julius Skrivanek, Walter Drgac and Frank Skrivanek.

The following served as flower bearers: Geraldine Siptak, Ella Luksa, Rosalie Marek, Lillie Skrivanek, Edile Lightsey, Lorene Denney, Ella Sebesta, and Annie Pertl.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Stannie Drgac, one son, Alvin of Caldwell, three daughters, Lydia Drgac, Annie Laurie Drgac, and Mrs. William Crnkovic, all of Caldwell, two brothers, F.B. of Caldwell and Pete of Rosenburg, three sisters, Mrs. Annie Sebesta, Mrs. Frank Bednar Sr. and Mrs. Joe J. Skrivanek all of Caldwell and two grand children Billy Crnkovic and Douglas Drgac. One daughter preceded him in death.

(Published in the Caldwell News and the Burleson County Ledger, Vol. 67, No. 45, Ed. 1 on Friday, June 17, 1955.)

John married Stanislava Skrivanek 20 Nov 1898, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA. Stanislava (daughter of Joseph Skrivanek and Anna Mucha) was born 24 May 1877, Wesley, Washington County, Texas, USA; died 26 Sep 1961, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA; was buried 28 Sep 1961, New Tabor Cemetery - Caldwell, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Mrs. John K. Drgac Succumbs Tuesday

Funeral services for Mrs. John K. (Stannie Skrivanek) Drgac were held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 28, in the Caldwell Brethren Church, with the Rev. Daniel J. Marek officiation, assisted by the Rev. Herman Bulman. Mrs. Ernest Homeyer served as organist and accompanied the Caldwell Brethren Church choir as they sang "In the Garden" and "My Faith Looks Up to Thee". Mrs. Drgac passed away Tuesday, September 26, in St. Joseph Hospital in Bryan. She had been a patient there since September 4. She had always enjoyed good health until October 1956, when she fell and fractured her hip. Since then, she needed someone to care for her. She was up and about in the house, but was confined to bed in the hospital for 22 days.

Born in Wesley, Texas on May 24, 1877 to Joseph and Annie Skrivanek, she moved with her parents to Burleson County when she was three years old, and spent all of the rest of her life in this county. She was confirmed in the New Tabor Church on May 20, 1894. She served as Sunday School teacher and was always active in church work. She was a lifetime member of the Brethren Church and was also member of the Mutual Aid Society.

On November 20, 1898 she was married to John K. Drgac by the Rev. Mr. Opicencky. The couple observed their 57th wedding anniversary several months before Mr. Drgac preceded her in death on June 15, 1955. Five children were born to this union, and one infant daughter also preceded her mother in death.

Mrs. Drgac enjoyed working with flowers, sewing, cooking, and especially loved her grandchildren.

Survivors include one son, Alvin Drgac of Caldwell; three daughters, Miss Lydia Drgac, Miss Annie Laurie Drgac and Mrs. William (Mildred) Crnkovic, all of Caldwell; four grandchildren, Billy, John Bart and Joe Dan Crnkovic, and Douglas Drgac; two brothers, Joe and Frank Skrivanek, both of Caldwell; and two sisters, Mrs. Rosie and Mrs. Annie Marek, both of Caldwell.

Pallbearers were Dr. John M. Skrivanek of College Station, Dr. Ervin Skrivanek of Ennis, Julius Skrivanek of Bryan, Bill Crnkovic, Jr. of Caldwell, Theodore Marek of Austin, and John, Wilton and Melvin Marek, all of Caldwell.

Interment was in the New Tabor Cemetery under the direction of Harvey-Schiller Funeral Home.

ATTEND FUNERAL

Those who attended Mrs. Drgac's funeral from out of town were: from El Campo, William J. Skrivanek; Austin, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Marek and children, and Mrs. Frank Bednar, Sr.; Cameron, Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Drgac; College Station, Dr. and Mrs. John M. Skrivanek and Sharon; Ennis, Dr. E.J. Skrivanek; Rockdale, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Skrivanek and Mr. Joe J. Skrivanek, Sr.; Bryan, Mrs. Fred L. Robinson, Rev. and Mrs. Alvin Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. A.R. Denney, Mrs. Sue Sanders Loew, Miss Marybell McDonald, Miss Eugenia West, Miss Willie M. Boyd, Miss Inez Brantner, Miss Gertrude Standley, Mrs. Audrey Barnett, Mr. Mary Bravenec, Mrs. Ella C. Merka and Mrs. Mary C. Fuller.

(Published in The Caldwell Burleson County Citizen and News on October 5, 1961)