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Mrs. Skrivanek Buried May 19th

Was Resident Of County Fifty-Eight Years

Mrs. Anna Mucha Skrivanek, a resident of Burleson County for the past 58 years, passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. John K. Drgac, in the Cook's Point community, Thursday, May 19.

Mrs. Skrivanek was born in Czechoslovakia on May 19, 1859, and came to America in 1872, at the age of 13. Her family settled at Wesley, Washington County. Here on November 23, 1875, she was married to Joseph Skrivanek. In 1880, she and her husband moved by wagon to the New Tabor community in Burleson County, where she lived continuously on the farm which they then bought until within a year of her death. Her husband and two children preceded her in death.

Funeral services were held Friday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John K. Drgac, with burial in the New Tabor cemetery. The Revs. Jos. Barton, Granger, and H.E. Beseda, Caldwell, officiated. Burial was in charge of Harvey-Schiller.

Survivors include two sons, Joseph and Frank Skrivanek; three daughters, Mrs. John K. Drgac, Mrs. Frank Marek, Mrs. Hynek Marek; twenty-two grand-children, and one great-grand-child, all of Burleson County.

(Published in The Caldwell News and The Burleson County Ledger on May 26, 1938)

Anna married Joseph Skrivanek 23 Nov 1875, Washington County, Texas, USA. Joseph (son of Joseph Skrivanek and Anna Rosina Bravinec) was born 28 Aug 1849, Bohemia; died 29 Apr 1927, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA; was buried 30 Apr 1927, 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)

Stanislava married John K. Drgac 20 Nov 1898 (Married by Rev. Mr. Opicencky), Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA. John (son of Joseph Daniel Drgac, Sr. and Anna Mynar) was born 30 Dec 1876, Burleson County, Texas, USA; died 15 Jun 1955, Cooks Point, Burleson County, Texas, USA; was buried 16 Jun 1955, New Tabor Cemetery - Caldwell, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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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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Frank Skrivanek, son of the late Joseph and Anna Mucha Skrivanek, Czech Pioneers of Texas, was born at New Tabor (Novy Tabor) on November 23, 1884. At the time of his death, December 5, 1967, in the Goodnight Memorial Hospital, Caldwell, Texas, he had reached the age of 83 years and 12 days.

Survivors are Joseph J. Skrivanek, Sr., a brother; and Mrs. Frank (Ruzena) Marek, and Mrs. Hynek (Anna) Marek, sisters, all of Caldwell or Burleson County. Another sister, Mrs. John K. Drgac (Stanislava) died in 1961. Two brothers, John and Henry, died in their infancy.

Mr. Skrivanek was baptized and confirmed in the New Tabor Brethren Church. For the past nine years, he attended the Caldwell Brethren Church. He was a member of the Cooks Point Mutual Aid Society of The Unity of The Brethren. Mr. Skrivanek enjoyed excellent health until some nine years ago when he underwent major surgery. After several months of recuperation, he again had good health until about ten days ago when he became seriously ill and was taken to the Goodnight Memorial Hospital, where he died Tuesday morning at 10:10.

Mr. Skrivanek never married. After the death of his father in 1927, he took excellent care of his mother until her death in 1938. For the past three years he made his home with his niece and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kubelka of Route 4, Caldwell. Prior to that he lived with his sisters, Mrs. Frank Marek, Sr. for 5 years, and Mrs. Hynek Marek for a shorter period of time.

He loved nature, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was described as quiet, kind, and considerate and seldom, if ever, had unkind words for anyone, and was a real individualist.

Funeral services were held in the Caldwell Brethren Church at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 6, with the Rev. F.J. Kostohryz and the Rev. John J. Bravenec officiating. Mrs. F.J. Kostohryz served as organist and accompanied the congregation as they sang "Skala Veku" in Czech and "Old Rugged Cross" in English.

Interment was in the New Tabor Cemetery with the following nephews serving as pallbearers: Dr. Dan Skrivanek, M.D. of Ennis, Dr. John M. Skrivanek of College Station, Alvin Drgac of Caldwell, Julius A. Skrivanek of College Station, Theodore J. Marek of San Marcos, Frank Marek of Dallas, Wilton J. Marek of Caldwell and Frank J. Skrivanek of Rockdale.

(Published in The Caldwell Burleson County Citizen on December 14, 1967)

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Rosie Anna Marek passed away September 4, 1984 in St. Joseph's Hospital in Bryan, Texas.

Sister Marek was born October 22, 1890 in the New Tabor community, the daughter of Joseph Skrivanek and Anna Mucha Skrivanek. She was married to Frank Marek, Jr. September 29, 1908 in the home of her parents in the New Tabor Community by the late Rev. Chlumsky. He preceded her in death June 6, 1957.

Mrs. Marek was a homemaker and a faithful and active member of the Caldwell Brethren Church, Sunday School and Christian Sisters Society. Her hobby was reading her Bible, preparing her Sunday School lessons for adult Czech class which she taught for many years in earlier days. She was very proud of her 22 years perfect attendance pin and for not missing a church service for around 30 years. She was also a member of the Mutual Aid Society, serving as Vice President at one time. In every way she had lived an exemplary Christian life, and will be missed by her Christian friends.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. September 8 in the Caldwell Brethren Church with the pastor Rev. Albert Michalik and Rev. Henry E. Beseda, pastor of the Snook Brethren Church officiating. Interment was in the New Tabor Cemetery. Her great-grand-nephew, John Crnkovic of Cooks Point, was the organist.

Sister Marek is survived by two sons, Frank P. Marek of Caldwell and Theodore J. Marek of San Marcos; daughters-in-law, Neldina Marek and Bessie Lee Marek; three daughters, Mrs. Rose Skrabanek of Caldwell, Mrs. Annie Kubelka of Caldwell and Mrs. John M. (Lil) Skrivanek of Austin; eight grandchildren, two step-grandsons, twelve great-grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Annie Marek.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Joseph Skrivanek and Frank Skrivanek and a sister, Stannie Drgac.

Pallbeareres were grandsons, John Hall, Mark Skrabanek, John Skrabanek, John David Skrivanek, Leroy Kubelka, Larry Marek, Richard Linnstaedter, Ronnie Linnstaedter, Claude Butterfield and John Clark.

May our departed sister rest in eternal peace and may her memory live with us forever.

(Published in The Vestnik SPJST Herald on November 14, 1984)

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MAREK, Rosie Anna, 93, of Caldwell died Tuesday. Services 10 a.m. Saturday at Caldwell Brethren Church. Burial New Tabor Cemetery near Caldwell. (Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home, Caldwell)

(Published in The Austin American-Statesman on September 7, 1984)

Rosie married Frank Marek, Jr. 29 Sep 1908, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA. Frank was born 27 Jul 1887, Burleson County, Texas, USA; died 6 Jun 1957, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA; was buried 8 Jun 1957, New Tabor Cemetery - Caldwell, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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MAREK, Annie, 85, of Caldwell died Tuesday. Services 10 a.m. Friday at Caldwell Brethren Church. Burial New Tabor Cemetery near Caldwell. (Phillips & Luckey, Caldwell)

(Published in The Austin American-Statesman on July 31, 1986)

Annie — Hynek Ignatius Marek. Hynek was born 16 Mar 1892, Burleson County, Texas, USA; died 3 Apr 1968, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA; was buried 5 Apr 1968, New Tabor Cemetery - Caldwell, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Lydia Annie Drgac
Jan. 15, 1903 - Nov. 21, 1992

CALDWELL - Funeral services for Lydia Annie Drgac, 89, of Cooks Point will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home.

The Rev. Henry Beseda will officiate. Burial will be in New Tabor Cemetery near Caldwell. Visiting hours are from 4-6 p.m. today at the funeral home.

Miss Drgac died Saturday morning in St. Joseph Hospital in Bryan.

She was born in the New Tabor community near Caldwell and spent most of her life in Cooks Point. Mrs. Drgac, a homemaker, was a member of Cooks Point Brethren Church.

Family members said Miss Drgac enjoyed sewing, gardening and cooking and made excellent kolaches. They said Miss Drgac was devoted to her family and enjoyed caring for her parents, siblings, nieces and nephews.

Miss Drgac was preceded in death by her parents, John K. and Stannie Skrivank Drgac; and two sisters, Annie Laurie Drgac and Stannie Drgac.

Survivors include a brother, Alvin Drgac of Cooks Point; a sister, Mildred Crnkovic of Cooks Point; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives.

Memorials many be made to New Tabor Cemetery Fund.

(Published in The Bryan-College Station Eagle on November 22, 1992)

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Funeral services for Miss Annie Laurie Drgac, 65, of Route 3 in Caldwell, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Caldwell Brethren Church. Burial will follow in the New Tabor Cemetery near Caldwell. Rev. Henry E. Beseda of Caldwell Brethren Church will officiate.

Miss Drgac died Monday evening in a Bryan hospital. She was born Feb. 26, 1913 in Burleson County and lived there all her life. She was a retired teacher, having taught in Bryan and Cooks Point schools for 40 years. Miss Drgac was a member of the Caldwell Brethren Church.

She is survived by one brother, Alvin Drgac of Caldwell; two sisters, Miss Lydia Drgac and Mrs. Mildred Crnkovic of Caldwell; and four nephews.

Funeral arrangements are being made with Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home.

(Published in the Bryan-College Station Daily Eagle on March 22, 1978)

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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)

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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)



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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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Mildred Drgac Crnkovic, 89, of Cook's Point, was called home on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2009.

Funeral services are set for 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, at the New Tabor Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, at the Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell.

Mrs. Crnkovic was born on April 11, 1919, in Cooks Point community, the daughter of John K. and Stanislava Skrivanek Drgac and was baptized at the Cooks Point Brethren Church. She graduated from Sam Houston State University and spent the next 40 years as an elementary teacher in the Freeport, Mobile, Bryan, Cooks Point and Snook schools.

Mildred was teaching in Freeport in the early 1940's and during the summers she worked on the USO staff where she met and married William "Bill" Crnkovic. They were married on July 22, 1944, at St John's Catholic Church in Gulfport, Mississippi.

After the war, they moved back to Cooks Point and raised their family of three boys: William Jr., John, and Joe.

Along with her husband, they owned Beltone Hearing Aid Service in Bryan for over 30 years. Mildred would teach school during the day and helped with the business in the afternoons and on weekends.

She eventually retired from teaching school but still went to the office everyday up to the time health problems prevented it.

Her son, Joe, still operates the business. Even so, family was most important. She still found the time to keep a house and cook meals. Thus, very few meals were eaten out.

Every Sunday all year she got up at 5 a.m. to cook a full meal for lunch and dinner. Family and friends would begin to stop by mid-morning for her chicken drumsticks. The main meal would be ready for all her family at noon. Broccoli and rice casserole, spaghetti, and her sweet tea were family favorites.

She could be found playing 42 as a pastime. Gardening was another of her favorites. From the vegetable garden out back to that African violet she somehow grew on an end table (out of the sunlight) in the den, plants loved her green thumb.

All of this and more made her a wonderful mother and will be missed. The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks for all the prayers, warm wishes, food, and memorials.

Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, John K. and Stanislava Drgac; husband, William "Bill" Crnkovic; sisters, Stanislava Drgac, Annie Laurie Drgac and Lydia Drgac; and her brother, Alvin Drgac.

Survivors include her three sons and two daughters-in-law, William Jr. and Janet Crnkovic of Cook's Point, Joe and Lillian Crnkovic of Cook's Point and John Crnkovic of Austin; six grandchildren, Chris Crnkovic, Brandi Crnkovic, Nicole Crnkovic, Kimberly Crnkovic, Joseph Crnkovic, and Tanya Reyna; and one great-grandchild. Pallbearers will be Chris Crnkovic, Joseph Crnkovic Jr., Mark Evans, Kevin Faust, Sam Polasek, and Chad Robinson. Honorary pallbearer will be her nephew Douglas Drgac.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cooks Point Brethren Church.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Strickland Funeral Home, 530 Hwy 36 South, Caldwell, TX.

(Published by Strickland Funeral Home of Caldwell, TX)

Mildred married William Crnkovic, Sr. 22 Jul 1944, Gulfport, Harrison County, Mississippi, USA. William (son of Bartol Ludwig Crnkovic and Marija Jelencic) was born 9 Oct 1911, Zwolle, Sabine Parish, Louisiana, USA; died 19 May 1986, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA; was buried 21 May 1986, 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]

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KUBELKA, Annie R., 85, of Caldwell died Nov. 23. Services 10 a.m. Monday, Caldwell Brethren Church. Burial Caldwell Masonic Cemetery. (Phillips & Luckey, Caldwell)

(Published in The Austin American-Statesman on December 1, 1995)

Annie married Joseph D. Kubelka 18 Dec 1928. Joseph was born 10 Dec 1904, Milam County, Texas, USA; died 7 Dec 1977, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA; was buried 10 Dec 1977, Masonic Cemetery - Caldwell, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Services for Rose Marie Skrabanek, 92, of Caldwell are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Caldwell Brethren Church. The Revs. Henry Beseda and Joseph Polasek will officiate. Burial will be in New Tabor Cemetery near Caldwell. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at from 7:30 a.m. to noon Wednesday at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home in Caldwell. A prayer service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Mrs. Skrabanek died Sunday at Burleson St. Joseph Manor in Caldwell.

She was born in Burleson County and was a graduate of Caldwell High School. She received a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas in 1936 and attended Sam Houston State University and Texas A&M University. After 34 years as a teacher, she retired from Caldwell Elementary School, where she taught second grade. She was a member of Caldwell Brethren Church and taught Sunday school and vacation Bible school for many years. She also was a member of the Christian Sisters Society and served as recording secretary. She was a member of the Texas State Retired Teachers Association, the Mutual Aid Society and S.P.J.S.T. Lodge No. 17 in New Tabor.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John P. Skrabanek.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, John P. Jr. and Jan Skrabanek of College Station and Mark Daniel and Charlene Skrabanek of Caldwell; a brother and sister-in-law, Theodore and Neldina Marek of San Marcos; two grandsons; and five granddaughters.

Memorials may be made to Caldwell Brethren Church.

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SKRABANEK, Rose M., 92, of Caldwell died March 14. Visitation 7:30 a.m. today, Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home, Caldwell. Services 2 p.m. today, Caldwell Brethren Church. Burial New Tabor Cemetery, Caldwell.

(Published in The Austin American-Statesman on March 24, 2004)

Rose — John Paul Skrabanek, Sr.. John was born 30 Jul 1902, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA; died 30 Aug 1976, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA; was buried 1 Sep 1976, New Tabor Cemetery - Caldwell, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Frank married Gloria Mae Sebesta 7 Aug 1960, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA. Gloria was born 23 Jun 1926, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA; died 9 May 1973, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA; was buried 12 May 1973, Masonic Cemetery - Caldwell, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Frank married Bessie Lee Peters 28 Dec 1974, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA. Bessie was born 24 Oct 1931, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA; died 18 May 1992, San Marcos, Hays County, Texas, USA; was buried 20 May 1992, Elizabeth Cemetery - Caldwell, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Lil Marek Skrivanek, 74, of Plano, Texas, formerly of Austin, Texas, and College Station, Texas, died August 17, after a long illness.

The fourth child of Frank and Rosie Marek, she was born in Burleson County, Texas, on October 4, 1919. She graduated from Caldwell High School and attended the University of Texas at Austin. For many years she served on the Board of Directors of the Czech Educational Foundation. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. John M. Skrivanek, a founder of the Czech Educational Foundation of Texas and Texas A&M University professor of modern languages.

She is survived by her son, John David Skrivanek of Bellaire, Texas; daughters, Deanne Butterfield of Memphis, Tennessee, and Sharon Skrivanek-Clark of Plano, Texas; four grandchildren, Kelly Jones Capps of Washington, D.C., Chris Jones of Los Angeles, California, and Andrew and Allison Clark of Plano, Texas; sisters, Rose Skrabanek and Annie Kubelka of Caldwell, Texas; brother, Ted Marek of San Marcos, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Private interment will be at the College Station Cemetery.

A memorial service will be held in Austin at the Faith Community Church, 1800 Peyton Gin Road, at 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 20, 1994, The Reverend H.E. Beseda officiating.

Sparkman/Hillcrest, 7405 W. Northwest Hwy., Dallas, Texas 75225. 214-363-5401

(Published in The Austin American-Statesman on August 19, 1994)

Lillie — John Marion Skrivanek. John (son of Joseph John Skrivanek, Sr. and Mary Rose Drgac) was born 6 Jun 1913, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA; died 27 Dec 1972, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, USA; was buried 29 Dec 1972, College Station Cemetery - College Station, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Theodore (Ted) Joseph Marek, age 81, died at home in his sleep on April 6, 2009. He was born on December 28, 1927 to Frank and Rosie Skrivanek Marek in Caldwell, Texas. Ted was a third generation Czech-Texan and was very proud of his Czech heritage. He enjoyed being a member of the Austin Czech Historical Society. He also belonged to SPJST Lodge 155 in Austin where he was president until 2008.

Ted graduated from Caldwell High School in 1945 and went on to the University of Texas at Austin. Ted became licensed as a CPA in 1966. He worked as an accountant for the private sector and an auditor for the State of Texas before joining Southwest Texas State University (now Texas State University) in 1966 as the Director of Accounting. He became Comptroller in 1977 and Vice-President of Finance and Management in 1981. He retired in 1993.

Ted married Neldina Holubec on May 29, 1948 enjoying sixty years of marriage. This union was blessed with a son, daughter and two grandchildren. Ted and Nel were married in Austin and lived there for 18 years until moving to San Marcos in 1966 where he lived until his death. Ted loved to travel and kept a world map marking all the places he had visited. Besides traveling, he spent much of his time tending his beautiful orchids and other exotic plants. He found much joy in gardening and showing off his plants. Another life-long hobby of his was photography. His life with his wife, children and grandchildren is well-documented through pictures and videos.

Ted is survived by his wife, Neldina; son, Larry Marek and wife Becky; daughter, Janette Hall and husband John; grandson, Johnny Hall; granddaughter, Jennifer Kruppa and husband Elliott.

Ted was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He will be missed greatly but we take solace knowing that he is in heaven with his Lord and Savior and happy to be reunited with his loved ones.

Visitation will be on Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at the Pennington Funeral Home at 323 N. Comanche in San Marcos, TX. The prayer service will be at 7:00 p.m. The funeral service will be held at the Pennington Funeral Home in San Marcos at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2009. Entombment will follow at Cook-Walden Capital Parks Mausoleum in Pflugerville at 3:30 p.m.

Ted was a loyal member of the Austin Brethren Church until his death. His faith was very important to him. He demonstrated his faith and devotion by participating in many church leadership roles and remaining active in his church work even as his health deteriorated. Those desiring, may make memorial contributions to the Austin Brethren Church, PO Box 181252, Austin, Texas 78718.

(Published in Austin American-Statesman on April 8, 2009)

Theodore married Neldina Albina Holubec 29 May 1948. Neldina was born 30 Dec 1926, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA; died 28 Apr 2015, San Marcos, Hays County, Texas, USA; was buried 1 May 2015, Cook-Walden Capital Parks Cemetery and Mausoleum - Pflugerville, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

Frank — Kornellie Lucil Marek. Kornellie was born 29 Sep 1924, Caldwell, Burleson County, Texas, USA; died 28 Feb 2010, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, USA; was buried , Laurel Land Memorial Park - Dallas, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Margaret Hunter of Austin, Texas was born on May 9, 1926 in Burleson County, Texas to Hynek and Annie Skirvanek Marek. She passed away on July 21, 2014 in Austin, Texas at the age of 88.

After graduating from high school Margaret attended Durham Business College in Austin. Following her completion of business studies she went to work at Camp Swift, Texas. There she met a young soldier, Ellis Hunter, and they were married on January 15, 1946. They were married for almost 64 years before his passing in 2009.

Margaret enjoyed being a homemaker and took pride in her cooking, flowers, and vegetable gardens. Attending church was important to her, she was a member of Ridgetop Baptist Church for more than 50 years.

She was predeceased by her husband, her parents, brothers Frank, Wilton and Nelson Marek and her son-in-law David Miksch.

Survived by daughter Suzanne, sister Ann Sherfy of Houston, Texas, brother Melvin Marek of Lexington, Texas, and several nieces and nephews.

Deep appreciation is given to all the thoughtful and dedicated caregivers at Buckner Villas and Buckner Hospice.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2014 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at Weed-Corley-Fish Funeral Home, 3125 N. Lamar, Austin, TX. After the visitation, the funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 26, 2014 in the Mausoleum Chapel at Capital Parks Cemetery, 14501 N. IH 35, Pflugerville, TX 78660, with Pastor Mark Gardner officiating.

(Published in The Austin American-Statesman on July 24, 2014)

Margaret married Ellis Calvin Hunter 15 Jan 1946. Ellis was born 28 Dec 1919, Taylorsville, Spencer County, Kentucky, USA; died 6 Dec 2009, Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA; was buried 11 Dec 2009, Cook-Walden Capital Parks Cemetery and Mausoleum - Pflugerville, Texas, USA. [Group Sheet]

A.M. married D.R. Sherfy [Group Sheet]

M.H. — P.S. Parker. [Group Sheet]

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Marek, Nelson 77 of Caldwell passed away quietly Sunday, December 19, 2010 at Burleson St. Joseph Hospital in Caldwell.

Services are planned for Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at 11:00a.m. at Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Heckman Officiating, burial will follow in the New Tabor Cemetery in Caldwell.

The family will receive guests at the funeral home Tuesday, December 21, 2010 from 6:00 to 8:00p.m.

Nelson was born August 24, 1933 in Burleson County to parents Hynek Marek and Annie Skrivanek. He graduated from Snook High School in 1951 at the age of 16. He then started working in the Banking business in Austin for nearly 40 years. He served his country during the Korean War in The Army. He was also a Life Member of VFW Post #4458. He loved computers and watching westerns especially John Wayne.

He was preceded in death by his parents. 2 brothers; Frank and Wilton Marek.

Mr. Marek is survived by brother Melvin Marek and wife Peggy of Caldwell, 2 sisters; Margaret Hunter of Austin, Ann Sherfy of Houston and sister-in-law Margie Marek of Caldwell and by numerous nieces, nephews and other family members and friends.

Serving as pallbearers will be Mark Marek, Brad Marek, Frank Wilson, Patrick Keefe, and David Marek.

Honorary Pallbearers will be: Stan Sherfy, Suzanne Hunter, Cindy Keefe, Michelle Wilson, and Monica Marek.

Military Honors will be under the auspices of VFW Post #4458 Caldwell.

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Wilton James Marek, 74, of Caldwell passed away Saturday, June 19, 2010 at Burleson St. Joseph Health Center in Caldwell. Services were held at 10 am Tuesday, June 22 at Caldwell Brethren Church With Rev. Jim Heckman officiating.

Burial was in New Tabor Cemetery.

Mr. Marek was a retired die maker and had worked for Nagel Industries and Sherman Wire Company. He was a member of Caldwell Brethren Church. He was preceded in death by his parents,Hynke and Annie Marek and a brother, Frank Marek.

Survivors include wife, Margie Marek of Caldwell, a son, Brad Marek of Houston;two daughters and a son-in-law, Michelle and Frank Wilson of El Campo and Monica Marek of Dallas; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Melvin and Peggy Marek and Nelson Marek all of Caldwell; two sisters, Margaret Hunter of Austin and Ann Sherfy of Houston and two grandchildren, Elizabeth Wilson and Emily Wilson.

(Published by Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home of Caldwell, TX)

Wilton — M.D. Poehl. [Group Sheet]

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

W. married C.A. LeBlanc (daughter of Howard John LeBlanc and Margaret Elsie Houston) [Group Sheet]

W. married N.D. Downing [Group Sheet]

W. married J.L. Spates [Group Sheet]

J.D. married L.K. Novosad [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]

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OTTAWA - Mr. Leroy Kubelka, 77, of rural Ottawa (Serena Township), died early Tuesday morning, Jan. 26, at his home.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Harding United Methodist Church with the Rev. Cynthia Zolk officiating. Burial will be in West Serena Cemetery where military flag-folding services will be conducted. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday at Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa and one hour prior to the services at the church Saturday.

Leroy was born Feb. 25, 1932, in Huntsville, Texas, to Joseph and Annie R. (Marek) Kubelka. He married Barbara A. Leiter on March 16, 1957, in Sedalia, Mo.

He was an Air Force veteran of the Korea War. He was a guidance counselor and an assistant to the superintendent at the Sheridan Correctional Center for more than 30 years. He was a liturgist and usher at Harding United Methodist Church and he served on the school board for Serena Schools District No. 2 for eight years.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Barbara; two sons, Stephan (Carolyn) Kubelka of Peotone and Jason (Susan) Kubelka of Oswego; two daughters, Rachel (Carl) Meyer of St. Helena, Calif., and Laura Kubelka of Chicago; and three grandchildren, Claire, Leland and Dean.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Pallbearers will be Dan and Dillon Mason, Dan Leiter, Kent Butterfield, Randy Rosengren and Norman Alsvig.

Memorials may be directed to the Harding United Methodist Church.

The online guestbook may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.MuellerFH.com.

(Published in The Streator, Illinois Times on January 28, 2010)

Leroy married B.A. Leiter [Group Sheet]

J.P. married J.K. Vernon [Group Sheet]

M.D. married C.A. Mikeska [Group Sheet]

J.N. married J.A. Hall [Group Sheet]

L.T. married B.D. Fuller [Group Sheet]

L.T. married B.L. Nickell [Group Sheet]

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Marek, James Age 60, of Dallas, Texas passed February 9, 2009. Laurel Land Funeral Home 214-371-1336

(Published by Laurel Land Funeral Home of Dallas, TX)

D.L. married H.L. Bilhartz [Group Sheet]

S. married D.E. Miksch [Group Sheet]

H.S. married B.A. Castilla [Group Sheet]

M.A. married S.A. Fox [Group Sheet]

M.M. married F.R. Wilson [Group Sheet]