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Joseph Skrivanek Services Held At New Tabor

Funeral services for Joseph J. Skrivanek Sr., 87, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at New Tabor Brethren Church with the Revs. Henry Beseda and F.J. Kostohryz officiating. Burial was in the New Tabor Cemetery.

Mr. Skrivanek died about noon Thursday at the home of a son, Dr. E.J. Skrivanek of Ennis.

A retired farmer and rancher, Mr. Skrivanek, father of Frank Skrivanek of Rockdale, had lived 63 years in the Cook's Point community near Caldwell. He and Miss Marie Rose Drgac were married in August, 1906 at New Tabor. His wife preceded him in death in 1961.

Surviving are 7 sons, William J. of El Campo, Joseph Jr. of Cook's Point, John M. of Bryan, Frank of Rockdale, Dr. E.J. and Dr. D.A. of Ennis, and J.A. of Bryan; 2 sisters, Mrs. Rosie Marek and Mrs. Annie Marek, both of Caldwell; 16 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Pallbearers were Joe Skrivanek, Tommy Skrivanek, Alvin Drgac, theodore Marek, Gregory Skrivanek, Don Skrivanek, and Wilton Marek.

(Published in The Rockdale Reporter and Messenger on February 6, 1969)

Joseph married Mary Rose Drgac 7 Aug 1906, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA. Mary (daughter of Joseph Daniel Drgac, Sr. and Anna Mynar) was born 30 Apr 1887, Burleson County, Texas, USA; died 5 Jan 1961, Ennis, Ellis County, Texas, USA; was buried 6 Jan 1961, New Tabor Cemetery - Caldwell, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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W. J. Skrivanek Buried Wednesday

Funeral services for William J. Skrivanek, 58, were held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 4, in the Bowers-Harvey-Schiller Funeral Home Chapel in Caldwell. Interment was in the New Tabor Cemetery.

Mr. Skrivanek died Monday, February 2.

(Published in The Burleson County Citizen and Caldwell News on February 5, 1970)

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Funeral services for Dr. John M. Skrivanek, 59, of 1212 Merry Oaks, College Station, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Memorial Funeral Chapel, Revs. H.E. Beseda of Caldwell Brethren Church and Jesse Skrivanek of Austin officiating.

Burial will be in College Station Cemetery with graveside Masonic Rites.

Dr. Skrivanek, who was the brother of Bryan major Julius A. Skrivanek, died unexpectedly Wednesday morning at his residence. The professor of modern languages at Texas A&M University was born June 6, 1913, in Burleson County and was a resident of Brazos County since 1952.

Prior to coming to A&M, Dr. Skrivanek was at the University of Houston. He was organizer and secretary-treasurer of Texas Czech Education Foundation. He was author of several Czechoslovakian text books which are used throughout the country. Dr. Skrivanek also authored a text book on the Russian language.

Dr. Skrivanek received a bachelor of science degree and a masters degree from the University of Texas. He received his Ph. D. at Charles University in Prague, Czechoslovakia.

He was a member of Caldwell Brethren Church and a 32nd degree Mason in the Sul Ross Masonic Lodge of College Station.

Survivors include his wife, Lil; one son, John David Skrivanek of Houston; two daughters, Mrs. Deanne Jones of Houston and Sharon Skrivanek of College Station; five brothers, Joseph J. Skrivanek Jr. of Caldwell, Dr. Ervin Skrivanek and Dr. Skrivanek, both of Ennis, Frank Skrivanek of Rockdale and Julius A. Skrivanek of Bryan, and two grandchildren.

Pallbearers are Dr. Jack A. Dabbs, Nick A. Morris, Dr. Edward Breitenkamp, Lt. Col. B.F. Smith, J.J. Woolket and Thomas H. Williams.

(Published in The Bryan/College Station Eagle on December 28, 1972)

John — Lillie Millie Marek. Lillie (daughter of Frank Marek, Jr. and Rosie Anna Skrivanek) was born 4 Oct 1919, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA; died 17 Aug 1994, Plano, Collin County, Texas, USA; was buried , College Station Cemetery - College Station, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Joseph J. Skrivanek, 77, of Cooks Point community, died Friday morning, February 1, in a Temple hospital.

Mr. Skrivanek was born June 6, 1913, in the Cooks Point community near Caldwell. A life-long educator, he received his early education in Cooks Point and was a graduate of Caldwell High School. He received his Bachelor and Master of Arts Degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He also did post graduate work at the University of Houston and Charles University in Prague, Czechoslavakia. He served as high school Band Director and Choir Director at East Bernard High School; high school band director at Rosenberg High School, now known as Lamar Consolidated High School; high school Principal of A&M Consolidated High School; junior high school Band Director of Anson Jones and Lamar Junior High Schools in Bryan and retired in 1975 from the Modern Language Arts Department at Texas A&M University, teaching Czech and Spanish. An active farmer and rancher, he has been a registered polled Hereford breeder since 1952 and was a member of the American and Texas Polled Hereford Association; National and Independent Cattleman's Association. he served as president of the Czech Education Foundation of Texas and was active in many civic and community organizations. He was a 32nd Degree Mason and was a member of the Rosenberg Masonic Lodge A.F. & A.M> and the Arabia Shrine Temple Scottish Rite in Houston. He was an organizing member and Choir Director of the Bryan-College Station Brethren Church and was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army Corps as a Sergeant.

He is preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, William J. Skrivanek, Dr. John M. Skrivanek, Frank J. Skrivanek, Dr. Daniel A. Skrivanek, one infant sister and three infant brothers.

Survivors include his wife, Grace Skrivanek of Cooks Point community; two sons, Joseph J., III and wife, Susan Skrivanek of Caldwell, Thomas A. and wife, Shelom Skrivanek of Cooks Point community; two grand-daughters, Sarah and Anne Skrivanek of Caldwell; two brothers, Dr. Ervin J. and wife, Faustine Skrivanek of Ennis, Julius A. and wife, Jodie Skrivanek of Bryan; three sisters-in-law, Mrs. John M. (Lil) Skrivanek of Plano; Mrs. Frank J. (Sarah) Skrivanek of Rockdale, Mrs. Daniel A. (Maudee) Skrivanek of Ennis; numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Funeral services were held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, February 3 from Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell with Rev. Joseph Polasek and Rev. Henry Beseda officiating. Interment followed in the New Tabor Church Cemetery near Caldwell.

Serving as pallbearers were Floyd Boston, Jr., Lorence Bravenec, Colbert Drgac, Gary Skrivanek, Greg Skrivanek, Paul Skrivanek and Ben Trcalek, Jr.

Honorary pallbearers were Robert Skrabanek, Alvin Drgac, the Officers and Directors of the Czech Education Foundation of Texas.

Memorials may be made to the Czech Education Foundation of Texas, Bryan-College Station Brethren Church or a favorite charity.

(Published in The Burleson County Citizen Tribune and Caldwell News on February 7, 1991)

Joseph married Grace Almeda Anders 12 Sep 1940, Rosenberg, Fort Bend County, Texas, USA. Grace was born 23 Mar 1916, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA; died 13 Nov 2010, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA; was buried 16 Nov 2010, New Tabor Brethren Church Cemetery - Caldwell, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Frank married Sarah Edna Turner 11 May 1957, Rockdale, Milam County, Texas, USA. Sarah was born 4 Jun 1913, Cameron, Milam County, Texas, USA; died 4 Apr 2002, Rockdale, Milam County, Texas, USA; was buried 8 Apr 2002, Odd Fellows Cemetery - Rockdale, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Funeral services for Dr. E.J. Skrivanek were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Keever Chapel with Reverend Glenn Jones officiating. Interment was in Myrtle Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary with the following serving as pallbearers: John David Skrivanek, Jay Skrivanek, Joey Skrivanek, Scott Morgan, Merle Moon and Randy Strnad.

Dr. Skrivanek, 83, died Saturday, August 25, 2001 at the Ennis Regional Medical Center.

He was born October 24, 1917 in Caldwell, the son of Joseph and Mary Drgac Skrivanek. He was reared in Caldwell. He graduated from the University of Texas Medical School in 1942. He then served his internship at St. Paul's Hospital in Dallas. During World War II, he served three years in the Army Medical Corps as a physician in the European Theater. On February 14, 1947, he was married to Faustine Cole in San Antonio. They lived in El Campo where he practiced medicine. In June 1948, they moved to Ennis. He established a medical practice in Ennis with his brother, Dr. D.A. Skrivanek. He retired in 1987. He was a member of the American Medical Association, the Texas Medical Association, the Ellis County Medical Society and the First United Methodist Church in Ennis.

He is survived by his wife, Faustine of Ennis; son, Donn Skrivanek of Redmond, Washington; daughter and husband, Celia and Randy Strnad of Austin; brother, Julius Skrivanek of Bryan, Texas; three grandchildren, Scott Morgan of Waco, Amanda Morgan of Dallas and Benjamin Strnad of Austin; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, William Skrivanek, Dr. John M. Skrivanek, Joseph H. Skrivanek, Frank Skrivanek and Dr. Daniel Skrivanek; and daughter, Paula Morgan of September 6, 1987.

May he rest in eternal peace and his memory remain with us forever.

(Published in The Vestnik SPJST Herald on October 3, 2001)

Ervin married Ida Faustine Cole 14 Feb 1947, San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, USA. Ida was born 12 May 1923, Alto, Cherokee County, Texas, USA; died 2 Aug 2015, Ennis, Ellis County, Texas, USA; was buried 6 Aug 2015, Myrtle Cemetery - Ennis, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Dr. Dan A. Skrivanek, 70, of Ennis, died Saturday night at Baylor Medical Center in Ennis after a long illness.

Funeral services for Dr. Dan A. Skrivanek were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Keever Chapel with Rev. Allen Goss of the First United Methodist Church officiating. Interment was in Myrtle Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary with the following serving as pallbearers: Donnie Roberts, Raymond Fallen, Neal Fagan, Marvin Fagan, Ronnie Fagan and Dr. Walter McCall.

Dr. Skrivanek was born July 21, 1920 in Caldwell, Texas to Joseph and Mary Drgac Skrivanek. He was reared in Caldwell and graduated from Caldwell High School. He graduated from the University of Texas in 1940. He graduated from the Southwestern Medical School in 1944.

On December 1, 1945 he was married to Miss Maudee Hanks of Dallas. He was with the U.S. Air Force in 1945, being discharged in 1947. In 1948 they moved to Ennis where he was in medical practice until he retired in 1978 after 30 years of service.

He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Texas Medical Association, American Medical Association, and the Ellis County Medical Association.

Survivors include his wife Maudee Skrivanek of Ennis; three sons, Gregory Skrivanek of Scottsdale, Arizona, Dr. Gary Skrivanek of Dallas and Paul Skrivanek of Ennis; a daughter, Mrs. Steve (Danna) Stecher of Austin; three grandchildren, Matthew Skrivanek of Colorado, Miss Cheryl Stecher and David Stecher, both of Austin; three brothers, J.J. Skrivanek of Caldwell, J.A. Skrivanek of College Station and Dr. E.J. Skrivanek of Ennis; and a number of nieces and nephews.

(Published in The SPJST Vestnik Herald on February 6, 1991)

Daniel married Maudee Lillian Hanks 1 Dec 1945. Maudee was born 13 Dec 1922, Divide, Nolan County, Texas, USA; died 12 Jul 2010, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA; was buried 17 Jul 2010, Myrtle Cemetery - Ennis, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Julius Arnold "Juke" Skrivanek, 84, of Bryan, passed away Friday, September 19, 2008, at his home after a brief illness. A funeral Mass is set for 11 a.m. Monday September 22, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bryan, with Rev. Msgr. John McCaffrey officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held 5 to 8 p.m Sunday, September 21, at Memorial Funeral Chapel in Bryan. Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. at the funeral home.

J.A. was born August 23, 1924, to Joseph J., Sr., and Mary Drgac Skrivanek in Caldwell. He left the University of Texas in 1944 as a junior to serve in the United States Army during World War II in France, Germany, the Philippines and Japan. After an honorable discharge, he met Jodie Borski at Sam Houston State University, and they married on May 22, 1948, at St Thomas Catholic Church in Huntsville. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in May.

J.A. completed his Bachelors of Science degree in 1948, and Masters of Arts degree in 1949, at Sam Houston State University. He and Jodie moved to Bryan, where he then attended TAMU for post-graduate studies. J.A. was employed as a teacher with the Bryan Independent School District for 10 years.

He. and Jodie designed and built their first home in 1950, and soon founded Skrivanek Home Building Corporation. In 1967, he was charter president of the Bryan-College Station Homebuilders Association.

J.A. was involved in numerous civic and service organizations. He served as mayor of Bryan from 1971 to 1975, and in 1973 was the First Bryan mayor elected at-large. He also served as a member of the City Planning Commission, Lion's Club, American Legion Earl Graham Post 159, Board of Directors of First National Bank of Bryan for 43 years, PTA president and Little League coach. He was a charter member of OPAS and Briarcrest Country Club. He was an active member of St. Joseph Catholic Church for 59 years; he served as president of the Advisory Board and was a Life Member of the Knights of Columbus Msgr. Gleissner Council 1834.

J.A. was preceded in death by his parents and six older brothers, William S. Skrivanek, Joseph J. Skrivanek, Dr. John M. Skrivanek, Frank S. Skrivanek, Dr. Ervin J. Skrivanek, and Dr. Daniel A. Skrivanek.

He is survived by his wife, Josephine "Jodie" Skrivanek of Bryan; three daughters, Judy Harber of Bryan, Debbie Meyer and husband Bob of Bastrop; and Susan Ingram and husband Jimmy of College Station; son, Jay Skrivanek and wife Jennifer of Bryan; eight grandchildren, Kelley Meyer of Bastrop; Kathy Harber Hawkins and husband Steve of Missouri City; Amy Meyer Persyn and husband Andrew of Bryan; Joe Harber of Price, Utah; Lauren Ingram of Houston; Stacy Ingram of College Station; Justin Skrivanek of Bryan; Jordan Skrivanek of Bryan; and many other relative and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church, 600 East 26th Street, Bryan, TX 77803; Hospice Brazos Valley, 502 West 26th Street, Bryan, TX 77803; or a charity of your choice.

(Published in The Eagle on September 21, 2008)

Julius married Josephine Kathryn Borski 22 May 1948, Huntsville, Walker County, Texas, USA. Josephine was born 27 Oct 1926, Roans Prairie, Grimes County, Texas, USA; died 20 Jan 2019, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA; was buried 24 Jan 2019, Mount Calvary Cemetery - Bryan, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

D.D. married D.L. Jones [Group Sheet]

D.D. married C.E. Butterfield [Group Sheet]

S.L. married J.W. Clark [Group Sheet]

J.J. married S.L. Groce [Group Sheet]

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Thomas Anders Skrivanek, 53, passed away on July 17, 2000, at Cooks Point. He was born January 21, 1947, in Rosenberg and had lived most of his life in the Cooks Point Community of Burleson County. He was a rancher and partner in Skrivanek Polled Hereford Ranch. He graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in 1965 in Bryan, and attended Blinn College and Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, majoring in music education. He was a member of the A&M United Methodist Church in College Station.

Active in community affairs, Tommy held membership and various offices such as the Burleson County Farm Bureau, including vice-president, president of the Caldwell Rotary Club, and he also held offices in the Burleson County Young Farmers. He had been a member of the Board of Directors of the Czech Education Foundation of Texas and a member of the American Hereford Association.

His love of music, especially classical, was a hobby and interest all of his life. He further had a life-long love for the land, animals of all kinds, farming and ranching. He attended various programs and short-courses in an effort to keep his knowledge up on the most current issues and upgrade his skills.

Tommy is survived by his wife Shelom, his mother Grace Skrivanek, both of Cooks Point, a brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Susan Skrivanek of Caldwell, and two nieces - Sarah Skrivanek Bush of Bryan and Anne Skrivanek of Caldwell, along with numerous cousins. He was proceeded in death by his father, Joseph J. Skrivanek, Jr. in 1991.

Services were handled by Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell. Graveside services were held at the Skrivanek Family Cemetary located on the Thomas Skrivanek Ranch in the Cooks Point community with Rev. Henry Beseda officiating. Active pallbearers included: Billy Albright, Smitter Loehr, Randy Hall, Joe Dan Crnkovic, Dr. Clinton Machann, Allen Steck, and Joseph Provazek. Honorary pallbearers included: Billy Nowak, Ben Trcalek, Jr., Jessie Jerkins, John David Skrivanek, Franklin Stech, Dr. Jerry Hosek, George Hlavinka, Dr. Alvin Kutach, Andreas Lopez, and Fred Perez.

Memorials may be made to the Czech Education Foundation of Texas at 2223 Quenby, Houston, Texas 77005, or by calling 713/521-1335. They may also be made to the Burleson County Czech Heritage Museum.

Thomas married S.C.A. Ybarra [Group Sheet]

Paula married S.A. Morgan [Group Sheet]

C.A. — R.L. Strnad. [Group Sheet]

D.C. married L.R.S. Stecher [Group Sheet]

G.D. married R.L. Armour [Group Sheet]

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

D.A. married R.F. Meyer [Group Sheet]

M.S. married J.D. Ingram, IV [Group Sheet]

J.A. married J.A. Arnold [Group Sheet]

S.L. married S.P. Bush [Group Sheet]

S.L. married C.A. Cadan [Group Sheet]

S.A. married C.J. Mashek [Group Sheet]

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Amanda Cole Morgan-Noonan of Frisco, Texas, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, May 13, 2022. She was 43 years old.

Amanda was born in Dallas, Texas, a 1996 graduate of Ennis High School & a 2000 graduate of Baylor University where she studied Marketing Communications & was a member of Alpha Chi Omega. Amanda was an accomplished marketing professional, well-respected for her impact on brands such as Pizza Inn, Interstate Batteries & Magnolia, bringing humor, imagination, & dedication to her work.

Despite her professional successes, Amanda's greatest joys were her family & friends. Her Ennis family was near to her heart, quality time spent with her late grandmother, an enduring bond with her father, & an immediate connection with her "first best friend," her brother. Married in Dallas in 2018 to Keith Noonan, she relished being a daughter, sister & aunt to Keith's parents & extended family.

However, her fervent prayer & life-long wish was to have her own family, & the one she created with Keith & their new-born son, John Scott, was her greatest happiness.

Amanda also had a dear group of "sisters" who remembers her as a gentle soul & a ray of light always ready with a listening ear, a kind word, or a needed hug. She brightened a room with her sweet spirit & legendary storytelling, she traveled with them far & wide, ate plenty of mac-n-cheese, & loved them unconditionally.

Amanda is survived by her husband, Keith Noonan, and son, John Scott; father & stepmother, Scott Aldredge Morgan (Nancy); brother & sister-in-law, Scott Jacob Morgan (Tamara); stepbrother Dean Emmert; stepbrother & wife, Ted Emmert (Tracy); stepsister & husband, Amy Smith (Brandon); father-in-law & mother-in-law, John & Carlotta Noonan; sister-in-law & brother-in-law, Elizabeth Noonan & Scott Hall; nephews, Finnley Morgan, Grant Hall & Ian Smith; nieces, Evelyn Hall, Grace Emmert & Ava Emmert; a bountiful group of friends & her Hope Church community. Amanda was preceded in death by her mother, Paula Lucia Morgan, maternal grandparents Dr. E.J. Skrivanek & Faustine Cole Skrivanek and paternal grandparents L.C. Morgan & Evelyn LaMerle Morgan.

Amanda left a world that dearly loved her far too soon. She recently wrote about the passing of her own mother & her words ring loud for us all, "No matter the amount of time you have with someone, their impact & love can be everlasting. Then, now, and always."

Please join the family Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Hope Fellowship-Frisco West Campus. Open visitation will occur 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., followed by a celebration of life at 1:00 p.m.

(Published by Turrentine Jackson Morrow Funeral Home of Frisco, TX)

Amanda married K.M. Noonan [Group Sheet]

C.L. married M.R. Sanborn [Group Sheet]

D.L. married C.A. Woodard [Group Sheet]

K.A. married S.M. Hawkins [Group Sheet]

A.B. married A.J. Persyn [Group Sheet]