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Cooks Point Lady Citizen Aged 60 Died Friday

The Funeral services of Mrs. Jos. D. Drgac, who died at her home in Cooks Point, Friday, August 5, 1932, at the age of sixty years were held August 6, 1932. Rev. F.H. Horak conducted the services.

Mrs. Drgac was born at Wesley, Washington County, February 29, 1872, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Sebesta. At the age of 6 years she came with her parents to Burleson County to make her home. When she was nineteen she was married to Mr. Jos. D. Drgac and to this union thirteen children were born, all of whom are living. There were six sons and seven daughters, Walter J., William, Joe, Edward, Frank, John, Mrs. Adolph Hronek, Mrs. John Kubena, Mrs. Wilton Chaloupka, and Misses Milady, Albina, Ella and Olga.

(Published in The Caldwell News and The Burleson County Ledger on August 11, 1932)

Anna married Joseph Daniel Drgac, Jr. 27 Oct 1891, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA. Joseph (son of Joseph Daniel Drgac, Sr. and Anna Mynar) was born 28 Jan 1871, Austin County, Texas, USA; died 28 Jan 1940, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA; was buried 30 Jan 1940, Slovak Cemetery - Caldwell, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Walter J. Drgac, 78, of Mereta Route, San Angelo, Texas, were held on Sept. 7, 1971, in San An­gelo with Rev. Thomas Tallas and Rev. Henry Beseda of­ficiating. Burial was in Lawn-haven Memorial Gardens. Mr. Drgac died Friday, Sept 3, in Clinic Hospital in San Angelo after a brief illness.

He was born in Burleson County, near Cooks Point, on Oct. 14, 1892, the son of John and Mary (Sebesta) Drgac. He was a charter member of the Brethren Church of Cooks Point, taught Sunday School, and also taught a Czech Bible School. On Nov. 12, 1915, he was married to Annie Mary Langer at Cooks Point, and nine children were born to this union. He lived all his early life on a farm near Cooks Point except for six years that he worked for the Parkhill Grocery Company in Caldwell.

In 1936 he moved his fam­ily to San Angelo, where he became a well known farmer, rancher, and dairyman. He was active in the Wall Breth­ren Church, the Mutual Aid Society, RVOS, and SP JST.

He was preceded in death by his wife and two sons. Sur­vivors include four daughters, Evelyn Drgac of Veribest, Mrs. Dorothy Hokes and Clar­ice Drgac, both of San Angelo, and Mrs. Viola Krupala of Wall; three sons, W. C. Drgac of Craig, Colo., Hubert Drgac of San Angelo and J. D. Drgac of Odessa; three brothers, Bill Drgac, Edd Drgac, and Frank Drgac, all of Caldwell; six sisters, Mrs. Lydia Kubena, Mrs. Milady Kubena, Mrs. Libbie Chaloupka, Mrs. Elizabeth Luksa, and Mrs. Olga Urbanovsky, all of Caldwell, and Mrs. Albina Meyer of Cameron; an uncle, Pete Dr­gac of Caldwell; also 10 grand­ children.

Serving as pall bearers were Larry Drgac, Gary Drgac, Stanley Holik, Jr ., all of San Angelo; Melvin Hronek and Lamar Drgac of Caldwell, and Marvin Kubena of Houston.

(Published in the Burleson County Citizen Tribune on September 23, 1971)

Obituary:

Walter J. Drgac rites scheduled

Walter Joseph Drgac, 78, of Mereta Route, San Angelo, died at 4:05 a.m. today at Clinic-Hospital.

Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tommy Tailas of San Angelo, the Rev. Henry Beseda of Caldwell and the Rev. John Hoesman of Dallas, officiating. Burial will be in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Drgac was born Oct. 14, 1892, at Caldwell and was married to Annie Mary Langer Nov. 21, 1915, at Cooks Point. He moved to San Angelo in 1936 where he had been a stock farmer and longtime dairyman.

He was a charter member of the Unity of the Brethren Church at Cooks Point, serving as secretary for the church Sunday school union. He was a Sunday school teacher at Cooks Point and also taught Czech Bible School there.

After moving to San Angelo he was a member of the Unity of the Brethren Church in Wall and served as president of the Board of Elders of the church and was a member of the choir.

He held offices in the Farmers Mutual Protective Association and SPJST Life Insurance at Cooks Point. He was a member of the SPJST at Cooks Point more than 50 years and a member of the Mutual Aid for 55 years.

He helped organize the local SPJST Lodge No. 160 and RVOS Lodge No. 25 of which he was a charter secretary of both.

He was preceded in death by his wife.

Survivors include four daughters, Evelyn Drgac of Veribest, Mrs. Dorothy Kokes and Clarice Drgac, both of San Angelo, and Mrs. Viola Krupala of Wall; three sons, W. C. Drgac of Craig, Colo., Hubert Drgac of San Angelo and J. D. Drgac of Odessa; three brothers, Bill Drgac, Ed Drgac and Frank Drgac, all of Caldwell; six sisters, Mrs. Lydia Kubena, Mrs. Milady Kubena, Mrs. Libbie Chaloupka, Mrs. Elizabeth Luksa and Mrs. Olga Urbanovsky, all of Caldwell, and Mrs. Albina Meyer of Cameron; an uncle, Pete Drgac of Caldwell; 10 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Larry Drgac, Gary Drgac, Stanley Holik Jr., all of San Angelo, Melvin Hronek and Lamar Drgac, both of Caldwell, and Marvin Kubena of Houston.

(Published in The San Angelo Standard-Times on September 3, 1971)

Walter married Annie Mary Langer 21 Nov 1915, Cooks Point, Burleson County, Texas, USA. Annie was born 4 Aug 1896, Burleson County, Texas, USA; died 29 Mar 1936, San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, USA; was buried 31 Mar 1936, Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens - San Angelo, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Annie married Adolph George Hronek, Sr. 25 Nov 1919, Cooks Point, Burleson County, Texas, USA. Adolph was born 2 Aug 1897, Burleson County, Texas, USA; died 14 Apr 1956, Cooks Point, Burleson County, Texas, USA; was buried 16 Apr 1956, Cooks Point Brethren Church Cemetery - Cooks Point, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Lydia — John Leopold Kubena. John was born 15 Nov 1894, Burleson County, Texas, USA; died 13 Aug 1981, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA; was buried 15 Aug 1981, Cooks Point Brethren Church Cemetery - Cooks Point, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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William Drgac died Monday morning, August 31, 1981, in Goodnight Memorial Hospital.

Funeral services for William Henry Drgac, 84, of Caldwell were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 2, in the Cooks Point Brethren Church with the pastor, Rev. Norman Haisler and Rev. Henry E. Beseda, pastor of the Austin Brethren Church officiating. Interment was in the Cooks Point Brethren Church Cemetery.

He was born March 1, 1897 in Burleson County in the San Antonio Prairie Community, the son of Joseph and Annie Sebesta Drgac.

Mr. Drgac had lived in Burleson County in the Cooks Point Comunity most of his life. He was an active member of the Cooks Point Brethren Church, serving as Elder and sang in the church choir. He was a member of the First Confirmation class of the Cooks Point Brethren Church.

He was a member of the Mutual Aid Society and the SPJST Lodge No. 186 of Caldwell. He was a farmer and dairyman and did carpenter work.

He is survived by two brothers, Ed Drgac and Frank Drgac of Cooks Point; six sisters, Mrs. Lydia Kubena of Houston, Mrs. Albina Meyer of Cameron, Mrs. Milady Kubena, Mrs. Libbie Chaloupka, Mrs. Elizabeth Luksa and Mrs. Olga Urbanovsky, all of Caldwell.

Preceding him in death were his parents, three brothers, Walter Drgac, Joe Drgac and Johnnie Drgac and one sister, Mrs. Annie Hronek.

Active pallbearers were Hubert J. Drgac, Mel Hronek, Marivn M. Kubena, Leon Kubena, Bill Albright, Al Bauman, Jr., Lamar Drgac and J.L. Kubena.

Honorary pallbearers were W.F. Nowak, Walter Rosenkrantz, Clarence Daniels, Robert Wine, Alvin Albright and William McSwain.

(Published in the SPJST Vestnik Herald on September 23, 1981)

Death Notice:

DRGAC, William Henry, 84, of Caldwell, died Monday. Services 10:30 a.m. today at Cook's Point Bretheran Church in Cook's Point. Burial, church cemetery. (Phillips-Luckey Funeral Home, Caldwell)

(Published in The Austin American-Statesman on September 2, 1981)

Albina — Thomas Machann. Thomas was born 11 Jan 1884, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA; died 4 May 1954, Cameron, Milam County, Texas, USA; was buried 5 May 1954, Slovak Cemetery - Caldwell, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Albina — Otto Albert Meyer. Otto was born 4 Jul 1891, Buckholts, Milam County, Texas, USA; died 8 Jul 1982, Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA; was buried , Oak Hill Cemetery - Cameron, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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KUBENA, Milady, 82, of College Station died Thursday. Services 2 p.m. today at Cooks Point Bretheren Church near Caldwell. Burial Smetana Cemetery near Bryan. (Phillips & Luckey, Caldwell)

(Published in The Austin American-Statesman on April 27, 1985)

Milady married Frank Joseph Kubena 11 Nov 1935. Frank was born 3 Jan 1907, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA; died 21 Feb 1984, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, USA; was buried , Smetana Cemetery - Bryan, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Joe B. Drgac, resident of the Cooks Point Community, was pronounced dead on arrival at the Goodnight Memorial Hospital at 5:10 p.m. Saturday, April 27, two days after his 64th birthday. He passed away suddenly, though he had been in failing health since last October.

Funeral services were held in the Cooks Point Brethren Church at 2:30 p.m. Monday, April 29, with the Rev. John Gantt, pastor, officiating. Mrs. Billy Albright, organist, accompanied Miss Barbara Chaloupka as she sang "Beautiful Garden of Prayer" and "Sweet Hour of Prayer". Burial was in the Cooks Point Cemetery under the direction of Bowers-Harvey-Schiller funeral directors.

Born in Burleson County on April 25, 1904, he was the son of Joseph and Annie Sebesta Drgac. He was a prominent farmer and a lifelong resident of Burleson County, a member of the Cooks Point Brthren Church and the SPJST Lodge of Cooks Point. In addition to his hobbies of gardening, growing flowers and raising chickens, he expressed his love for his Lord through the work and activities of his church, serving as treasurer of the Brotherhood, and was a member of the board of elders of the Cooks Point Brethren Church at the time of his death.

On October, 25, 1927, he was united in marriage with Miss Tillie Telg in the Caldwell Brethren Church with the late Rev. F.H. Horak officiating.

Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Tillie T. Drgac of Cooks Point, two daughters, Mrs. Josephine Jurecka and Mrs. Virginia Kubin, both of Austin; three grandchildren; five brothers, Walter Drgac of San Angelo, William Drgac, Ed Drgac, Frank Drgac, and Johnnie Drgac, all of Cooks Point; six sisters, Mrs. Otto Meyer of Cameron, Mrs. John Kubena, Mrs. Frank Kubena, Mrs. Wilton Chaloupka, Mrs. Rudolph Luksa, and Mrs. Emile Urbanovsky, all of Cooks Point.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Mrs. Annie Hronek.

Pallbearers were Kenneth Telg, A.G. Hronek, Hubert A. Bednar, Leon Kubena, Hubert Drgac and Billy Albright.

(Published in The Burleson County Citizen on May 2, 1968)

Joseph married Otillie Tracy Telg 25 Oct 1927 (Married by Rev. F. H. Horak), Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA. Otillie was born 25 May 1904, Texas, USA; died 25 Mar 1990, Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA; was buried 27 Mar 1990, Cooks Point Brethren Church Cemetery - Cooks Point, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Bessie Drgac Chaloupka, 85, of Cooks Point, who died Friday evening, October 26, 1990 in a Bryan hospital.

She was born October 17, 1905 in Snook to the late Joseph D. Drgac and Anna Marie Sebesta. She spent most of her life at Cooks Point where she worked as a bookkeeper and clerk at the Cooks Point Store, a business her family owned for 36 years. She attended school in Cooks Point.

She was an active member of Cooks Point Brethren Church where she taught Sunday School for over 50 years, played the pump organ and sang in the choir.

She married Wilton Chaloupka on November 12, 1930. They would have been married sixty years.

Mrs. Chaloupka was a member of the SPJST Lodge No. 186 in Caldwell, the Cooks Point Mutual Aid Society, where she was secretary and a member of the Burleson-Lee Soil Conservation District and a past member of the Burleson County Historical Society. She and her husband, Wilton, donated the building for the Soil Conservation District in Burleson County.

Her family said she would be remembered for her love of growing flowers, cattle, her love of all animals, her active service to the community and for her cooking. A family member said she made the best raisin rolls.

She also helped maintain Slovak Cemetery and the Cooks Point Cemetery.

Mrs. Chaloupka was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Walter Drgac, William Drgac, Joe Drgac and Johnnie Drgac; and six sisters, Annie Hronek, Lydia Kubena, Olga Urbanovsky, Milady Kubena, Albina Meyer and Ella Luksa.

Survivors include her husband, Wilton Chaloupka of Cooks Point; two brothers, Ed Drgac and wife Fannie of Cooks Point, Frank Drgac and wife Milady of Cooks Point; also four sisters-in-law, Naomi Lerret of San Antonio, Mattie Chaloupka, Tracy and Robert Wine and Annie Lee Mrnustik, all of Caldwell, plus numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A prayer service was held at 7 p.m. Sunday at Strickland Funeral Home. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. from Cooks Point Brethren Church with Rev. Norman Haisler and Rev. John Gantt, Jr. officiating. Interment followed at Cooks Point Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Kenneth Hronek, Leon Kubena, Brad Allbright, Fred Jurecka, Marvin Kubena, Lamar Drgac, Dwight Hattermann, Hubert Drgac and Craig Homeyer.

May she rest in eternal peace.

(Published in The Vestnik SPJST Herald on January 2, 1991)

Death Notice:

CHALOUPKA, Bessie Drgac, 85, of Cooks Point died Friday. Prayer service 7 p.m. today, Strickland Funeral Home, Caldwell. Services 11 a.m. Monday, Cooks Point Brethren Church. Burial Cooks Point Cemetery, Cooks Point.

(Published in The Austin American-Statesman on October 28, 1990)

Libby married Wilton Walter Chaloupka 12 Nov 1930, Cooks Point, Burleson County, Texas, USA. Wilton was born 5 Sep 1906, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA; died 22 Jun 1998, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, USA; was buried 24 Jun 1998, Cooks Point Brethren Church Cemetery - Cooks Point, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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In Memory of Edd Jerry Drgac

Edd Jerry Drgac, 86, of the Cooks Point Community, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 1993, in a Bryan hospital. Mr. Drgac was born on April 6, 1907 in Seymour, Texas, the son of the late Joseph D. and Annie Sebesta Drgac.

He attended the Cooks Point Schools and worked at the Bryan Air Base during World War II. On October 18, 1927, he married Frances Annie Luksa in Cooks Point. He had been a longtime member of the Caldwell Brethren Church and was a member of the Brethren Mutual Aid Society and a member of SPJST Lodge No. 186.

Mr. Drgac was a heavy equipment operator for Burleson County Precinct No. 2 and spent a lifetime in farming and ranching. He was for many years a youth sponsor at the Caldwell Brethren Church and was a supporter of the Burleson County Saddle Club as well as supporting many youth activities. His hobbies included horseback riding and playing the domino game of "42".

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Annie Drgac; seven sisters: Annie Hronek, Lydia Kubena, Albina Meyer, Milady Kubena, Libbie Chaloupka, Elizabeth Luksa and Olga Urbanovsky; and five brothers: Walter, William, Johnnie, Joe, and Frank Drgac.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years: Fannie Drgac of Cooks Point; two sisters-in-law: Lottie Drgac of Cooks Point and Emily Pannen of Victoria, and numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 25, 1993, at the Caldwell Brethren Church with the Reverend Richard Stone and Reverend Henry Beseda officiating. Interment followed in the New Tabor Cemetery near Caldwell.

Pallbearers were: Billy Albright, Lamar Drgac, Hubert Drgac, Raymond Hovorak, A.G. Hronek and Robert Odstrcil.

Memorials may be given to the Caldwell Brethren Church or a favorite charity.

(Published in The SPJST Vestnik Herald on October 27, 1993)

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DRGAC, Edd Jerry, 86, of Cook's Point died Thursday. Services 10 a.m. Saturday, Caldwell Brethren Church. Burial New Tabor Cemetery, near Caldwell. (Strickland, Caldwell).

(Published in the Austin American-Statesman on Friday, September 24, 1993)

Edd married Frances Anna Luksa 18 Oct 1927, Cooks Point, Burleson County, Texas, USA. Frances was born 20 Sep 1909, Snook, Burleson County, Texas, USA; died 1 Feb 1998, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA; was buried 4 Feb 1998, New Tabor Cemetery - Caldwell, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Elizabeth R. (Ella) Luksa died Friday morning, May 11, 1990 in a Bryan hospital, at the age of 81.

Sister Luksa was born April 13, 1909 in Seymour, Texas to the late Joseph D. Drgac and Anna Marie Sebesta. the family moved to the Cooks Point area when she was a young girl. She attended the Cooks Point schools and was a member of the Cooks Point Brethren Church.

She was baptized in Seymour on December 19, 1909 by Rev. Adolph Chlumska and was confirmed September 16, 1923 in Cooks Point Brethren Church by Rev. F.H. Horak.

She taught Sunday School for over 50 years and also taught several confirmation classes. She was a member and treasurer of the Christian Sisters. She sang in the Church Choir.

Sister Luksa was a member of the SPJST and served as secretary of the church cemetery.

She worked for Cooks Point Store for over 30 years and worked five years at Perry Brothers in Caldwell until retirement.

Mrs. Luksa loved gardening, baking and growing flowers.

She married Rudolph Luksa on October 26, 1932 in Cooks Point Brethren Church. He preceded her in death on December 11, 1979. She was also preceded in death by her parents, five sisters, Annie Hronek, Lydia Kubena, Milday Kubena, Olga Urbanovsky and Albina Meyer and four brothers, Walter, William, Joe and Johnnie Drgac.

Survivors include one sister and brother-in-law, Bessie and Wilton Chaloupka of Cooks Point; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Ed and Fannie Drgac and Frank and Milady Drgac, all of Cooks Point and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

A prayer service was held at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 12 at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. Funeral services were held at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 13 at Cooks Point Brethren Church with Rev. Norman Haisler and Rev. John Gantt, Jr., officiating. Interment was in Cooks Point Cemetery.

Pallbearers were J.D. Drgac, Marvin Kubena, Leon Kubena, Kenneth Hronek, Lamar Drgac, Robert Odstricil, Alvin Bormann and Raymond Hovorak.

Honorary pallbearers were Billy Albright, Ronnie Albright, Fred Jurecka, James Chaloupka, John Crnkovic and Dudkley Haisler.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

(Published in the SPJST Vestnik Herald on June 20, 1990)

Death Notice:

LUKSA, Elizabeth R. (Ella), 81, of Caldwell died Friday. Services 4 p.m. Sunday, Cooks Point Brethren Church, near Caldwell. Burial Cooks Point Cemetery. (Strickland, Caldwell)

(Published in The Austin American-Statesman on May 12, 1990)

Elizabeth — Rudolph Luksa. Rudolph was born 22 Oct 1904, Snook, Burleson County, Texas, USA; died 11 Dec 1979, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA; was buried 13 Dec 1979, Cooks Point Brethren Church Cemetery - Cooks Point, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Olga Oltida Urbanovsky, age 77, of Route 3, Caldwell, Texas who died in a Houston hospital, March 16, 1988.

Mrs. Urbanovsky was born November 24, 1910 in Seymour, Texas to Joseph D. Drgac and Anna Marie Sebesta. She had lived in the Cooks Point community most of her life. She was the owner and operator of Cooks Point Store, a member of SPJST Lodge No. 186, a member of Cooks Point Brethren Church where she sang in the choir, taught Sunday School and had served the church as treasurer. She was a member of the Christian Sisters. Her family was one of the first settlers to the Cooks Point area. She attended school at Cooks Point.

She married Emil Stanley Urbanovsky November 20, 1932 at Cooks Point.

Mrs. Urbanovsky is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Patsy and Billy Allbright of College Station; two grandchildren, three sisters, Albina Meyer of Bryan and Libby Chaloupka and Elizabeth Luksa of Cooks Point; two brothers, Ed Drgac and Frank Drgac, both of Cooks Point; four sisters-in-law, Fannie Drgac, Lottie Drgac, Tillie Drgac and Ella Drgac and one brother-in-law, Wilton Chaloupka, all of Cooks Point.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Emil Urbanovsky in 1971; three sisters, Anna Hronek, Lydia Kubena and Milady Kubena and four brothers, Walter J. Drgac, William Drgac, Joe Drgac and Johnnie Drgac.

A prayer service was held Friday, March 18 at Strickland Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Henry Beseda officiating. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 19 at 10:30 a.m. at Cooks Point Brethren Church with Rev. Norman Haisler and Rev. Henry Beseda officiating. Interment followed in Cooks Point Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Brad Allbright, Marvin Kubena, Leonard Urbanovsky, Edmund Cedidla, Kenneth Hronek, Ronnie Allbright, Dennis Drgac and J.D. Drgac.

Serving as honorary pallbearers included Glen Chmelar, Joe Dan Urbanovsky, Ronnie Urbanovsky, Fred Jurecka, Alvin Bormann, Kevin Urbanovsky and Kenneth Urbanovsky.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace.

(Published in The Vestnik SPJST Herald on July 13, 1988)

Olga married Emil Stanley Urbanovsky 20 Nov 1932, Cooks Point, Burleson County, Texas, USA. Emil was born 13 Nov 1907, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA; died 1 Jul 1971, Cameron, Milam County, Texas, USA; was buried , Cooks Point Brethren Church Cemetery - Cooks Point, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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DRGAC, Frank F., 78, of Cooks Point died Wednesday. Services 10 a.m. Saturday, Caldwell Brethren Church, Caldwell. Burial Masonic Cemetery, Caldwell. (Strickland, Caldwell)

(Published in the Austin American-Statesman on Friday, August 16, 1991)



Obituary:

Frank F. Drgac, 78, of Cooks Point, died Wednesday evening, August 14, at his residence after a lengthy illness.

Mr. Drgac was born November 29, 1912, in Seymour, the twelfth child of the late Joseph D. and Annie Sebesta Drgac. A longtime resident of Burleson County, he has lived in the Cooks Point community since 1913, where his parents, five brothers and seven sisters moved to farm and ranch. He was baptized and confirmed at the Cooks Point Brethren Church. He married Lottie Clara Hovorak on December 27, 1937, in Caldwell. The Rev. H.E. Beseda, Sr., performed the ceremony. He was a member and served on the board of directors of the SPJST Lodge #186 in Caldwell. He was a member of the Caldwell Mutual Aid Society. He was a farmer and rancher who received the Outstanding Conservation Farmer award from the Burleson-Lee Soil Conservation District in 1964 and in 1971. Mr. Drgac also received the Fort Worth Press Conservationist of the Year award in 1971. He was a life member of the Caldwell Brethren Church. He is remembered for his love of the land, farming, and ranching, gardening and playing dominoes.

He is preceded in death by his parents; seven sisters, Annie Hronek, Lydia Kubena, Albina Meyer, Milady Kubena, Libbie Chaloupka, Elizabeth Luksa, Olga Urbanovsky; four brothers, Walter, William, Johnnie and Joe Drgac; son-in-law, Ernest S. Homeyer.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Lottie C. Drgac of Cooks Point; two daughters, Carolyn D. Homeyer Vavra and husband J.D. Vavra of Caldwell, Lorene J. Bormann and Husband Alvin P. Bormann of College Station; four grandchildren, Craig and wife, Rhonda Homeyer of Caldwell, Carl Homeyer of Caldwell, David and wife, Penny Bormann of Bryan, Diane Bormann of College Station; one great grandchild, Chandler Allan Homeyer of Caldwell; one brother, Edd J. and wife Fannie Drgac of Cooks Point, and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services were at 10 a.m., Saturday, August 17, from Caldwell Brethren Church with the Rev. Richard E. Stone officiating. Interment followed in the Masonic Cemetery in Caldwell.

Memorials may be made to Caldwell Brethren Church, American Cancer Society or Hospice of Brazos County, 1403 Memorial Drive, Bryan, Texas, 77802.

Pallbearers were Billy Albright, James Drgac, Lamar Drgac, Joe Hovorak, A.G. Hronek, Franklin Sebesta and Ben Trcalek, Jr.

Honorary pallbearers were George Chemelar, Hubert Drgac, Jack Huback, John Kostohtyz, Marvin Kubena, Louis Loehr, Robert M. Logan, H.F. Maker, Leo Maresh, Vince Patranella, Marty Tharp and Robert Wine.

(Published in The Burleson County Citizen Tribune and Caldwell News on August 22, 1991)

Frank married Milday Clara Hovorak 27 Dec 1937 (Married by Rev. H. E. Beseda, Sr.), Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA. Milday was born 6 Feb 1919, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA; died 19 Feb 2011, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA; was buried 22 Feb 2011, Masonic Cemetery - Caldwell, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Johnnie J. Drgac of Caldwell will be held Saturday at 2:30 p.m. in the Caldwell Brethern Church. Drgac, 53, died Thursday in a Bryan hospital.

The Rev. John J. Bravenec of the Caldwell Brethern Church will officiate. burial will be in the Caldwell Masonic Cemetery under the direction of Bowers-Harvey-Schiller Funeral Home of Caldwell.

Drgac was born in Burleson County June 27, 1914, and was a lifetime resident of Cooks Point community. He was a dairy farmer, a member of the SPJST Lodge of Cooks Point and a member of the Caldwell Brethern Church.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Ella M. Drgac; two sons, Lamar Drgac of Caldwell and Dennis Drgac of Cooks Point; one daughter, Mrs. Albert D. (Beverly) Mahlmann; two grandchildren; four brothers, Walter Drgac of San Angelo, William Drgac, Ed Drgac, Frank Drgac, all of Cooks Point; and six sisters, Mrs. Otto Meyer of Cameron, Mrs. John Kubena, Mrs. Frank Kubena, Mrs. Wilton Chaloupka, Mrs. Rudolph Luksa, and Mrs. Emil Urbanavsky, all of Cooks Point.

(Published in the Bryan College Station Eagle on May 17, 1968)

Johnnie married Ella Frances Machann 22 Nov 1938, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA. Ella was born 22 Dec 1920, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA; died 20 Mar 1988, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA; was buried 22 Mar 1988, Masonic Cemetery - Caldwell, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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SAN ANGELO - Evelyn Emily Drgac was born Nov. 1, 1916, in Caldwell. She was the eldest daughter of Walter and Annie Drgac. She died April 7, 1999, in San Angelo.

She attended schools in Caldwell, moving to San Angelo in 1936 along with her family. After the death of her mother and brother, and serious illness of her father, Evelyn, along with her older brothers and sisters, assumed the responsibility of helping raise the younger members of the family. Evelyn's contribution was to stay home and do the cooking and household chores. To help with financial needs, Evelyn also raised poultry.

She had an early interest in music and her church activities, serving for many years as organist and pianist for the Wall Brethren Church. She was a faithful member and worker in her church until declining health prevented her from participating. She attended Hus School in the winter of 1939. She was also a member of R.V.O.S., S.P.J.S.T., and Mutual Aid.

She had a love for flowers and gardening. She loved children and provided childcare in her home for many years.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 10, 1999, at Johnson's Funeral Home with the Rev. Tommy Tallas, pastor of the Wall Brethren Church officiating. Interment will be at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, Marvin, W.C. and Albert, one sister, Viola Krupala, and one nephew; and one great-nephew.

Survivors include two sisters, Dorothy Kokes and husband, Louis, and Clarice Drgac, all of San Angelo; and two brothers, Hubert and wife, Noemi Drgac, of San Angelo and J.D. and wife, Loretta Drgac, of Odessa; one brother-in-law, Edwin Krupala of San Angelo; seven nephews and three nieces; one aunt, Lottie Drgac of Caldwell; and a host of cousins, great-nephews, great-nieces and a great-great-niece.

Pallbearers will be Benny Holik, Stanley Holik Jr., Larry Drgac, Gary Drgac, Scott Drgac and Alvin Bormann.

The family would like to thank the staff at Baker Brame Nursing Center and Family Hospice for their care.

Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.

Funeral arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home.

(Published by Johnson's Funeral Home of San Angelo, Texas)

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Marvin Drgac, 15, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. Drgac, Wall, died in a local hospital of pneumonia late yesterday. The father is critically ill at the home suffering the same disease. The family moved to Wall about five weeks ago from Caldwell.

Funeral services will be held here Saturday morning at 10 o'clock from Johnson Chapel with the Rev. Joseph Hegar, Temple, officiating. Burial will be in the Wall cemetery.

Survivors include the parents and the following brothers and sisters, W. C., Albert, Hubert, and J.D., and Evelyn, Dorothy, Viola and Clarice.

(Published in The San Angelo Morning Times on February 14, 1936)

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Dorothy Lillian Drgac Kokes, 96, of San Angelo passed that veil we call death and entered into the awesome glory of God's presence. She died on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Regency House Nursing Home. Her funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday November 8, at the Wall Brethren Church. The Rev. Tommy Tallas will be officiating. Burial will follow in Johnson's Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens, arrangements made by Johnson's Funeral Home.

Dorothy was born February 5, 1921, in Caldwell, Texas. She was the 3rd child born to Walter and Annie Langer Drgac. She attended school in Cooks Point, moving to San Angelo in January 1936. Soon after the move her older brother and mother died of an illness a few weeks apart. At the age of 15 Dorothy, having to quit school assumed the responsibility of helping raise the younger members of the family. This was the beginning of her wonderful cooking skills and taking care of children. Up until her marriage she lived and worked on a dairy farm.

Dorothy married Louis A. Kokes on November 21, 1947. They farmed 2 years, and then left farming both beginning jobs working in town. Dorothy first worked at a shoe factory for several years, next she got a job with the SAISD public schools for 25 years working in the cafeteria. During the summer she would work for Talk O. Texas Okra Co. She retired from SAISD after 25 years in 1984. Then she began providing child care to many children until early 2000. Never able to have children she loved being around them and they loved her! She was a mother figure to many, being known as "Teta" Dorothy, which is Czech for Aunt. Her nephews and nieces were always very special to her. Dorothy was blessed to become a God-mother to 3 babies, Judy Krupala Holik, Marilyn Gibson Holik, and Lisa Chasak Keis.

Dorothy was a member of the Wall Brethren Church, Christian Sisters, Czech Choir, RVOS, SPJST, Mutual Aid and the Concho Valley Czech Heritage Society. She attended the winter class of Hus School in 1942 and also was a BYF Sponsor. Her hobbies included cooking, sewing, helping her husband with crafts with which they entered numerous times in the San Angelo Rodeo Exhibits. Working in the yard was her favorite thing to do. She always had many beautiful plants and flowers, bluebonnets being one her favorite!

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Louis Kokes, her parents, four brothers, Marvin, W.C., Albert and Hubert Drgac: three sisters, Evelyn Drgac, Viola Krupala and Clarice Drgac.

Survivors include her brother, J.D. Drgac and wife Loretta of Odessa, sister-in-law Noemi Drgac of San Angelo, nieces Dorothy Kubacak, Judy Holik, Marilyn Holik, Lyn Haterman and Deborah Drgac; Nephews Larry Drgac, Gary Drgac, James Drgac, Rodney Drgac, Scott Drgac, Robert Drgac and Richard Drgac; Daniel Chasak, Alan Chasak, Robert Krupala, John Krupala, Marvin Kokes, Eugene Kokes and many great nieces and nephews and cousins.

Pallbearers will be: Larry, Gary and Scott Drgac, Stanley Holik and Benny Holik and Robert Krupala.

A heartfelt thanks and appreciation goes out Dr. Neil Chinn and the staff at Regency House and HOSA for all their loving care they gave Dorothy! May God bless you all! The family request that memorials be made to the Wall Brethren Church, P.O. Box 195, Wall, TX 76957, House of Faith, 321 Montecito, San Angelo, TX 76903 or to a charity of your choice.

(Published by Johnson's Funeral Home of San Angelo, Texas)

Dorothy married Louis Anton Kokes 21 Nov 1947, San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, USA. Louis was born 25 Jan 1919, Granger, Williamson County, Texas, USA; died 2 Dec 2007, San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, USA; was buried 5 Dec 2007, Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens - San Angelo, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Viola Drgac Krupala passed away on Friday, February 11, 1994 at her residence.

Services were held at 10 a.m., Monday, February 14, 1994 in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tommy Tallas and the Rev. John Baletka officiating. Interment was in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Viola was born on December 4, 1923 in Caldwell. She married Edwin Krupala on November 21, 1947 in Wall. They lived in Wall until his retirement and moved to San Angelo in 1988. She was a member of the Wall Brethren Church, where, throughout her life, she was active in the Christina Sisters, Adult Christian Fellowship, Mutual Aid, Sunday school and choir. She was also a member of SPJST for more than 50 years. She was employed by the Wall Independent School district for 22 years and a cafeteria manager and cook.

Mrs. Krupala was preceded in death by three brothers, Albert, Marvin, and W.C. Drgac, and a brother-in-law, Emil Krupala.

Survivors include her husband, Edwin Krupala of San Angelo; one daughter, Judy Holik and husband, Stanley Holik, Jr. of San Angelo; two granddaughters, Amy Holik and her fiance, Jason Roe, of San Angelo and Jill Holik of San Angelo; three sisters, Evelyn Drgac, and Dorothy Kokes and husband, Louis, all of San Angelo, and Clarice Drgac of Carlsbad; two brothers, Hubert Drgac and wife, Noemi, of San Angelo, and J.D. Drgac and wife, Loretta, of Odessa; one sister-in-law, Emily Krupala of Wall; and several nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Scott Drgac, Ted Hallford, John Krupala, Robert Krupala, Clifton Simcik, and Wilford Simcik.

Memorials may be given to the Wall Brethren Church Building Fund or to Hospice of San Angelo.

(Published in The SPJST Vestnik Herald on March 2, 1994)

Viola married Edwin Oldrich Krupala 21 Nov 1947, Wall, Tom Green County, Texas, USA. Edwin was born 3 Apr 1918, Rowena, Runnels County, Texas, USA; died 24 Mar 2001, San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, USA; was buried 27 Mar 2001, Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens - San Angelo, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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W. C. Drgac, 60, of Craig, Colo. and formerly of San Angelo, died at 3:30 p.m. Friday in Craig, Colo.

Funeral services are pending in Craig, Colorado.

He is survived by his wife, Janelle Drgac of Craig, Colo.; two daughters, Lynn Hatterman and Debbie Higgins, both of Craig, Colo.; two sons, Robert and Richard Drgac, both of Craig, Colo.; four sisters, Evelyn and Clarice Drgac, Dorothy Kokes, and Viola Krupala, all of San Angelo; two brothers, J. D. Drgac of Odessa and Hubert Drgac of San Angelo; and two grandchildren.

(Published in The San Angelo Standard-Times on April 1, 1986)

Walter married Janelle Callahan 16 Sep 1959. Janelle was born 30 May 1942, Orange, Orange County, Texas, USA; died 21 Feb 2014, Craig, Moffat County, Colorado, USA. [Group Sheet]

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SLATON, Sept. 5 -- The fourth crop-dusting plane crash in as many days on the South Plains claimed a second victim Friday near Slaton.

The latest victim in the one-a-day series of aerial mishaps was 24-year-old San Angelo pilot, Albert Edward Drgac, who was killed instantly when his plane went into a spin and crashed about six miles southwest of here about 9:15 a.m.

According to investigating highway patrolmen Drgac's plane had gained about 100 feet of altitude to go over a house just prior to the crash. It turned ito the wind, and then went into its fatal spin, patrolmen said.

Drgac's body was taken overland late Friday afternoon to the Johnson Funeral Home in San Angelo, where funeral arrangements are pending.

(Published in The Lubbock Avalanche on September 6, 1952)



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Funeral services for Albert Edward Drgac, 24, will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at the Johnson Funeral Home chapel. Officiating will be the Rev. Joseph Barton of Bellville, the Rev. Henry Beseda Jr. of Rosenberg and the Rev. Gordon Hill of San Angelo.

Burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Park will be under the direction of Johnson Funeral Home.

Mr. Drgac died Friday morning when the plane he used for cotton dusting crashed near Slaton.

Survivors include his father, W. J. Drgac of Veribest; three brothers, W. C. and J. D., both of San Angelo, and A-2c Herbert, Travis Air Force Base; four sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Kokes of San Angelo, Mrs. Viola Krupala of Wall, Misses Evelyn and Clarice Drgac of Veribest and one niece, Judy Lanell Krupala.

(Published in The San Angelo Standard-Times on Septmeber 7, 1952)

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Hubert J. Drgac, 73, of Veribest, died Monday, July 14, 2003, in a local hospital.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, July 18, in Johnson's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tommy Tallas and the Rev. John Balatka officiating. Burial will follow in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Billy Albright, Shawn Oliver, Ronnie Michalik, Carl Homeyer, Wyle Schockley and Clayton Friend.

Mr. Drgac was born into a large family on Jan. 30, 1930, in Cooks Point, Texas, to Walter J. Drgac and Anna Langer Drgac. In 1936, they moved to the Wall-Veribest area. During his childhood, he suffered many hardships, starting with the loss of his mother and a brother at the age of 6. He entered the Air Force in 1951 and was discharged early due to the loss of another brother, Albert, in 1952. In 1953, he married Noemi Helen Michalik, and they began farming and raising a family of four sons. Hubert was a strong influence in bringing innovative ideas in farming to the area. He was also active in many organizations. He served on the board of directors of the Texas Farm Bureau as well as being the president of RVOS Lodge No. 25 and SPJST Insurance for a number of years. Hubert was also a member of the Wall Volunteer Fire Department, Wall Young Farmers and the Czech Heritage Society. He will be greatly missed by family members, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Noemi Drgac of Veribest; four sons, Larry Drgac and wife, Brenda, of McCamey, Gary Drgac and wife, Brenda, of McCamey, James Drgac and wife, Mada, of San Angelo and Rodney Drgac and wife, Sonja, of San Angelo; grandchildren, Steven Drgac and wife, Mendy, of Odessa, Kellsy Drgac of McCamey, Ryan Whitmire and Adrienne Drgac of San Angelo, Krystle Noel, Kamber Noel and Jeffrey Drgac of San Angelo, Dayna and Lewis Wade of Winters; great-grandchildren, Dakota Drgac of Odessa, Jacob, Hannah and Katie Wade of Winters; two sisters, Dorothy Kokes and husband, Louis, of San Angelo, Clarice Drgac of San Angelo; a brother, J.D. Drgac and wife, Loretta, of Odessa; and an aunt, Lottie Drgac of Cooks Point.

The family request memorials be made to a favorite charity.

Hubert married N.H. Michalik [Group Sheet]

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Clarice Ruth Drgac passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2006, at age 74, after a courageous five-year battle with cancer. She resided at the Terrace Assisted Living Facility in San Angelo.

Funeral service was at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 9 at Wall Brethren Church with the Reverend Tommy Tallas officating. Burial followed in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.

She was born October 6, 1932, in Caldwell, Texas, to Walter and Annie Drgac. She moved to the San Angelo area with her family in February, 1936.

She loved the outdoors and enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, playing softball for the Veribest Ladies softball team and playing her Color Glow Organ.

She was a lifelong member of Wall Brethren Church, SPJST Lodge 160, San Angelo, Mutual Aid Society, taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, and directed the junior choir.

She retired from San Angelo National Bank on November 30, 1991, after 41 years, and received her 40-year pin. She enjoyed the monthly luncheons with the retirees of the bank.

Clarice was a very caring person and was always first to assist anyone in need. Her motto was "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Evelyn Drgac and Viola Krupala and husband Edwin; brothers Marvin, W.C., Albert, and Hubert Drgac; nephew John Drgac; and great-nephew Brian Drgac.

Survivors include sister Dorothy Kokes and husband Louis of San Angelo; brother J.D. Drgac and wife Loretta of Odessa; sisters-in-law Janelle Drgac Sanders of Grand Junction, Colorado, and Noemi Drgac of Veribest; aunt Lottie Drgac of Caldwell, Texas; nieces Judy Holik, Lyn Hatterman, and Debbie Drgac; nephews Larry, Gary, James, Rodney, Rick, and Bobby Drgac; godson Scott Drgac of Austin; many cousins; and special friend Johnnie Corbell.

Pallbearers were Scott Drgac, James Drgac, Rodney Drgac, Stanley Holik, Jr., Billie Allbright, Bill Feathers, Merlin Hunt, and Jimmie Machann. Honorary pallbearers were all retirees of San Angelo National Bank.

The family suggest memorials be directed to the American Cancer Society, 3228 College Hills Boulevard, San Angelo, Texas 76904; or a charity of your choice.

(Published in The SPJST Vestnik Herald on February 28, 2007)

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SAN ANGELO - Clarice Ruth Drgac, 74, died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2006. Service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Wall Brethren Church with burial in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are by Johnson's Funeral Home.

Survivors include her sister, Dorothy Kokes of San Angelo; and brother J.K. Drgac of Odessa.

J.D. married L.J. Chasak [Group Sheet]

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HRONEK, Melvin M. Sr., 77, of Caldwell died Wednesday. Services 2 p.m. today, Cooks Point Brethren Church, Cooks Point, Burial Cooks Point Brethren Cemetery. Arrangements by Phillips & Luckey, Caldwell.

(Published in The Austin American-Statesman on April 6, 2001)



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COOKS POINT - Services for Melvin M. Hronek, Sr., 77, of Cooks Point are set for 2 p.m. Friday at Cooks Point Brethren Church. The Rev. Norman Haisler and the Rev. Joseph Polasek will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Caldwell. Mr. Hronek died Wednesday at St. Joseph Regional Health Center in Bryan. He was born in the Cooks Point community. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a retired dairy farmer and rancher.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Lois Schoeneman Hronek of Cooks Point; two sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth Sr. and Novella Hronek of Cooks Point, and Melvin Jr. and Janet Hronek of Sweeny, Texas; a daughter and son-in-law, Pamela Ann and Mickey Littlejohn of Somerville; a brother and sister-in-law, A.G. and Bernice Hronek of Cooks Point; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

(Published in The Eagle on April 6, 2001)

Melvin married Lois Elaine Schoenemann 1 Apr 1940, Temple, Bell County, Texas, USA. Lois was born 13 Oct 1925, Lyons, Burleson County, Texas, USA; died 19 May 2011, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA; was buried 22 May 2011, Cooks Point Brethren Church Cemetery - Cooks Point, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Services for Adolph "AG" Hronek Jr. 76, of Caldwell are set for 10 a.m. Thursday at Cooks Point United Methodist Church.

Burial will be at Cooks Point Cemetery in Caldwell. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Cooks Point United Methodist Church.

Local arrangements are under the direction of Daniel & Son Funeral Home in Bryan.

Mr. Hronek died Sunday at Sheridan Care Center.

He was retired from Texas A&M University power plant.

Survivors include his wife, Bernice Hronek of Caldwell; a daughter and son-in-law, Karen and David Dolliver of Caldwell; and two grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Cooks Point United Methodist Church.

(Published in The Eagle on May 31, 2006)

Adolph married Ella Bernice Loehr 23 Dec 1950. Ella was born 30 Jul 1931, Cooks Point, Burleson County, Texas, USA; died 17 Sep 2015, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA; was buried 22 Sep 2015, Cooks Point Methodist Church Cemetery - Caldwell, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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CALDWELL - Services for Marvin M. Kubena, 78, of Cooks Point are set for 10:30 a.m. Friday at Strickland Funeral Home Chapel in Caldwell.

The Rev. John R. Gantt Jr. of Hope Evangelical Free Church in College Station will officiate. Burial will be in the Cooks Point Brethren Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 1 to 8 p.m. Thursday and from 8 a.m. to the time of the services Friday at the funeral home.

Mr. Kubena died Wednesday in St. Joseph Regional Health Center in Bryan.

He was born in Burleson County and was a retired switchman for Southern Pacific Railroad. He was a member of the Cooks Point Brethren Church and served in the U.S. Army in Europe and South Africa during World War II.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Lannette Kubena.

Survivors include his wife, Anita Vance Kubena of Cooks Point; a son, Christopher S. Kubena of Denver; two daughters and a son-in-law, Peggy A. Kubena of Houston and Cynthia L. and Dan Guerra of Kingwood, Texas; a brother, John L. Kubena of Caldwell; a sister, Margaret Smith of Caldwell; and two grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to a charity of choice.

Marvin — Anita Adell Vance. Anita was born 9 Jan 1930, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA; died 16 May 2020, Kingwood, Harris County, Texas, USA; was buried , Cooks Point Brethren Church Cemetery - Cooks Point, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Margaret was born October 31, 1923 to John L. Kubena and Lydia Drgac Kubena in Cooks Point, Texas.

Margaret was very devoted to taking care of her husband Ray; her life revolved around him. When she was younger she worked on Aircraft B-24's as well as working for the Railroad. She enjoyed working her vegetable garden and was a caregiver to her family as well as her parents when their health was failing. She loved the Lord and her Cooks Point Brethren Church family.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Dalton Ray Smith, brothers, Marvin Kubena, John Kubena, and sister-in-law, Sadie Kubena.

She is survived by sister-in-law, Anita Kubena of Houston; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and other friends.

Pallbearers will be William Secrest, Daniel Kubena, Garrett Kubena, Jacob Clubb, Dalton Clubb, and Bryan Melear.

(Published by Strickland Funeral Home of Caldwell, Texas)

Margaret married Dalton Ray Smith 24 Apr 1946, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. Dalton was born 4 Nov 1920, Stockman, Shelby County, Texas, USA; died 24 Jun 1995, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA; was buried 26 Jun 1995, Cooks Point Brethren Church Cemetery - Cooks Point, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for John Lee Kubena, Sr., 79, of Caldwell are set for 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 13, 2013, at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. Interment will follow at Cooks Point Brethren Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 12, 2013 at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. Mr. Kubena passed away at his home August 8, 2013.

John was born March 4, 1934 to John Kubena and Lydia (Drgac) Kubena in Cooks Point, Texas. He graduated from Caldwell High School in 1952. He served his country in the United States Army. He then married Sadie Lavern Little on December 22, 1962 in Houston, Texas.

John was a member of the Cooks Point Brethren Church. He love to fish and work on and collect cars, and play dominos. He was a very giving person and never took off time from work. He worked at the Union Pacific Railroad for more than 18 years.

John is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, John and Loretta Kubena, Jr. of Portter, Texas; daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon Kubena of Giddings, Lydia and Danny Stone of Caldwell, Lora and Chris Burditt of Caldwell; sister, Margaret Kubena Smith of Caldwell; fourteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Sadie, a brother Marvin, and one grandchild, John Kubena III.

Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements are under the care and direction of Strickland Funeral Home of Caldwell.

Please visit our website at www.stricklandfuneralhomes.com for additional information and to sign the online register.

(Published by Strickland Funeral Home of Caldwell, TX)

John married Sadie Lavern Little 22 Dec 1962, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA. Sadie was born 17 Oct 1941, Houston, Harris County, Texas, USA; died 16 Feb 2011, Cooks Point, Burleson County, Texas, USA; was buried , Cooks Point Brethren Church Cemetery - Cooks Point, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Leon F. Kubena, 71, of College Station, died on September 17, 2011, at St. Joseph Manor Nursing Home in Bryan.

Leon was born in Bryan on July 6, 1940 and spent his early years in Burleson County. In addition to working on the family farm, he developed a love of fishing and cars and graduated from Caldwell High School. Receiving both the FFA Lone Star and American Farmer Degree Awards led him to a career in agriculture. Leon earned a B.S degree in Agricultural Education in 1965 and a Ph.D. in Poultry Science in 1970 from Texas A&M University. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves during the Vietnam War.

A scientist with the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, he started his career in Starkville, MS, and then returned to College Station to what is now the ARS Southern Plains Agricultural Research Center. A great joy of his more than three decades of research there was the 50+ graduate students with whom he worked as a member of their graduate committees while adjunct professor of Poultry Science, Texas A&M University.

As a graduate student, he met Karen Sidell, and they married in 1968. He loved feeding and watching birds and other wildlife, fishing on the Brazos River, and being a loyal fan of Texas Aggie football. Leon was a member of Christ United Methodist Church and loved God, his Sunday school class, Bible study group and Men's coffee group. He was also proud to be a choir "groupie." But his favorite times were spent with friends and family, especially his children, grandson and little dog Cheri. He will be remembered for his gentleness and kindness. His family, friends and colleagues knew that they could always count on Leon for help and support along with ways to make them smile.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank Joseph Kubena and Milady Marie (Drgac) Kubena.

Survivors include wife, Karen; son, Lance and his wife, Kellie of Arlington, Virginia; daughter, Angela of Ann Arbor, Michigan; grandson, Charlie; many dear cousins; and other family and friends.

Visitation will be at Memorial Funeral Chapel, 9200 Texas Avenue South, College Station, from 5 to 8 PM on Tuesday, September 20. The funeral service will take place at Christ United Methodist Church in College Station, at 11 AM on Wednesday, September 21. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Ministry of Music, Christ United Methodist Church, 4201 State Hwy 6 South, College Station, TX 77845.

Leon married K.L. Sidell [Group Sheet]

J.T. married F.F.F. Jurecka [Group Sheet]

V.A. — J.J. Kubin. [Group Sheet]

V.A. married R.D. Jones [Group Sheet]

P.J. — B.W. Albright. [Group Sheet]

C.H. — E.S. Homeyer. [Group Sheet]

C.H. married J.D. Vavra [Group Sheet]

C.H. married J.F. Brinkmann [Group Sheet]

L.J. — A.P. Bormann, Jr.. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Lamar Drgac, 78, of Caldwell are set for 10:00 a.m., Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Cooks Point Brethren Church, with Pastor Delbert Price officiating, where his life will be honored and celebrated. Interment will follow at the Cooks Point Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. Mr. Drgac passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at St. Joseph Manor in Caldwell, Texas

Lamar was born December 29, 1940, in Caldwell to Johnnie and Ella (Machann) Drgac. He attended Cooks Point School through 8th grade, graduated from Caldwell High School in 1958, and attended Blinn College in Brenham, Texas. Lamar married Barbara Vajdak in 1960 after meeting her at the Hus School Encampment in Caldwell. Lamar owned and operated a dairy farm for many years. He spent his entire life as a farmer and rancher, and he retired from Alcoa after working 30 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, playing dominoes, and living on the property that has been in his family since 1911. Lamar was a member of Cooks Point Brethren Church and served faithfully on the board of Elders.

Lamar is preceded in death by his parents, Johnnie and Ella Drgac.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Barbara; daughters, Denice Drgac Kemp and husband Randy of Salado, Dana Drgac Mondrik and husband James of Cameron; sons, Layne Drgac and wife Nicki of Caldwell; sister, Beverly Drgac Mahlmann and husband Albert of Sierra Vista, Arizona; brother, Dennis Drgac of Caldwell; brother-in-law, Edward Vajdak and wife Bess of Centerville; granddaughters, McKenzi Mondrik Broussard and husband John of Cameron, Maeson Mondrik Turner and husband James of Bryan; grandson, Dylan Drgac of Houston; granddaughters, Daleigh and Delayni Drgac of Caldwell; great-grandchildren, Beckett and Britton Broussard of Cameron; and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family that were very special to him.

Pallbearers are Mike Denio, Randy Denio, Wayne Drgac, John Broussard, James Turner and Dylan Drgac. Honorary Pallbearers are Vance McManus, Alvin Bormann, Jim Denio, and the Cooks Point Brethren Church Board of Elders.

The family asks that memorial donations be made to the Cooks Point Community Center , 300 FM 1362 South, or to Cooks Point VFD.

(Published by Strickland Funeral Home of Caldwell, TX)

Lamar — B.A. Vajdak. [Group Sheet]

B.D. — A.D. Mahlmann. [Group Sheet]

D.W. married N.J. Worthington [Group Sheet]

J.L. married S.V. Holik, Jr. [Group Sheet]

L.A. — D.R. Hatterman. [Group Sheet]

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Services for John Walter Drgac, 16-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Drgac of Sonora, were held Saturday afternoon at graveside in Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens with the Rev. John R. Hoesman, retired minister of San Angelo, officiating. Burial was under direction of Johnson's Funeral Home.

The child died about 11:15 p.m. Friday in a Sonora hospital. He was born Feb. 22, 1963, in Sonora.

Survivors in addition to the parents include one sister, Lyn Annelle Drgac of Sonora; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Callahan of Orange; paternal grandfather, W. J. Drgac of San Angelo; and the maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. N. C. Mitchell of Orange.

(Published in The San Angelo Standard-Times on March 11, 1963)

D.S. — . Cramer. [Group Sheet]

D.S. — L.A. Melchor. [Group Sheet]

D.S. — D.A. Higgins. [Group Sheet]

R.W. married B.D. Bush [Group Sheet]

L.D. married A.R. Divis [Group Sheet]

L.D. married B.K. Nelms [Group Sheet]

G.D. married B.E. Prater [Group Sheet]

J.M. married M.J. Newby [Group Sheet]

R.W. married S.D. Woody [Group Sheet]

K.W. — N.L. Autrey. [Group Sheet]

P.A. — M.S. Littlejohn. [Group Sheet]

M.M. married J.R. Johnson [Group Sheet]

K.R. married D.W. Sykes [Group Sheet]

K.R. married D.D. Dolliver [Group Sheet]

C.L. married R.L. Webster [Group Sheet]

C.L. married H.R.D. Guerra [Group Sheet]

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John Lee Kubena Jr.
June 16, 1964 - May 1, 2024
Caldwell, TX

John Lee Kubena Jr., a beloved husband, father, son, sibling, and friend, who departed from this world on May 1, 2024, in College Station. His presence will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

John was born on June 16, 1964, in Houston. Throughout his life, John found joy in simple pleasures such as fishing, reading, studying his bible, and tinkering with various projects.

One of John's proudest accomplishments was his enduring marriage to Loretta Kubena. Their bond stood as a testament to love and dedication through all of life's ups and downs. John's commitment to his family was unwavering and his memory will forever remain etched in their hearts.

John leaves behind a legacy of love and strength in the hearts of his surviving family members: his dear wife Loretta Kubena; son Daniel Kubena and wife Sarah; daughter Ashley Kubena and partner Vinny Briones; sisters Sharon Kubena, Lydia Stone and husband Danny, Lora Kubena and partner Chris Burditt; as well as grandchildren Erin Kubena, Jaxon Kubena, Lyra Hawthorne, Kobe Briones, Jace Briones; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

In the embrace of eternity, John is reunited with his parents and his son John Lee Kubena III. May they find peace in each other's presence beyond the realms of our earthly existence.

The visitation for John will take place on May 3, 2024 at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM followed by a Funeral Service on May 4th at 11:00 AM. Let us gather to celebrate the life of a remarkable individual who touched our lives in unforgettable ways.

John Lee Kubena Jr. will be remembered not only for the love he shared but also for the kindness that emanated from his very being. May he rest in peace knowing that he has left an indelible mark on all those he encountered during his time among us.

(Published by Strickland Funeral Home of Caldwell, TX)

John married L.S. Day [Group Sheet]

L.L. married W.C. Secrest [Group Sheet]

L.L. married D.R. Stone [Group Sheet]

L.K. married J.R. Clubb [Group Sheet]

L.K. married C.D. Burditt [Group Sheet]

L.L. married K.L. McGinness [Group Sheet]

P.A. married M.R. Eastman [Group Sheet]

P.A. married A.C. Price [Group Sheet]

N.S. married G.H. Werkenthin [Group Sheet]

N.S. married S.J. Wilkins [Group Sheet]

D.D. married G.A. Davis [Group Sheet]

M.J. married K.R. Nelson [Group Sheet]

B.W. — K.M. Wright. [Group Sheet]

C.A. married R.L. Schonefeld [Group Sheet]

C.W. married S.R. Kersh [Group Sheet]

D.P. married P.S. Helmcamp [Group Sheet]

D.J. married S.A. Copeland [Group Sheet]

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

D.D. married R.W. Kemp [Group Sheet]

D.D. married J.L. Mondrik [Group Sheet]

L.L. married A.N. Alford [Group Sheet]

J.R. married G.D. Shupak [Group Sheet]

D.W. married S.A. Schmidt [Group Sheet]