Gary Wayne Kana

Gary Wayne Kana went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 28, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. Gary was born to the late Steve and Rosa Mae Kana on December 24, 1956. He was the youngest of four children.     

He graduated from El Campo High School in 1975 and worked for Transco/Williams for over 25 years. He retired in 2006. Gary married the love of his life, Christine Koenig, on April 23, 1999. He loved spending time with his boys, Coby and Dustin, fishing, hunting, fixing things, and tinkering in the barn. He was “Papa Bear” to three very lucky kids, Dane, Roan, and Lenora. His main priority was spoiling them rotten, and he accomplished that task without question.  He was a regular at Ritz #1, and he cherished the friendships he built sitting around that checkout counter.     

Gary is survived by his wife, Christine; sons Coby Kana and wife Heather, Dustin Kana and wife Holly, stepson Blaze Kopecky; grandchildren, Dane, Roan, and Lenora; brother James Kana and wife Sherry, sister Debbie Lewis, mother-in-law Alice Koenig,  numerous brothers and sisters-in-law and nieces and nephews.     

He is proceeded in death by his parents, sister Nancy Dunlap, and father-in-law Frank Koenig.     

Pallbearers were Coby Kana, Dustin Kana, Blaze Kopecky, Shannon Ritz, August Sohrt, Charles Schmidt, and Dane Kana.     

Honorary pallbearers included Mark Collins, Mark Kubala, Chad Morton, Daniel Juranek, Emil Stepan, Bobby Stepan, W.E. Stepan, Jimmy Roehl, Walter Lilie, and Wayne Zabodyn.     

The family received visitors on Tuesday, Oct. 1,  at Triska’s Funeral Home in El Campo. A Rosary followed at 7 p.m.     

Funeral service was held at St. Philip Catholic Church in El Campo on Wednesday, Oct. 2, at 10 a.m. Entombment followed at Holy Cross Memorial Park.   

 Memorial contributions may be made to St. Philip Catholic School, St. Philip Catholic Church, or the Holy Cross Memorial Park Fund.     

Arrangements under the direction of Triska Funeral Home, El Campo, 979-543-3681.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, October 4, 2019

Bernice Georgia Kolek Kaspar
October 13, 1931 ~ September 19, 2020

GANADO - Bernice Kolek Kaspar, was born on Tuesday, October 13, 1931 to John Kolek and Frances Agnes Kubosh Kolek.   Bernice was a beloved mother, sister and former B&L Shortstop owner, who went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 19, 2020.  She loved to quilt, enjoyed hanging out with family and friends, cooking and eating bar-b-que. Let's not forget, an occasional gambling trip with Linda.

Bernice is preceded in death by her parents, husband Leo, sons David and Dennis, brothers Charles and Ben Kolek.  Left to mourn her passing are her sister Marcella Janacek, and brother Jerome Kolek, children, Barbara and husband David Berry, Delores Kaspar and Larry Pawlak, Charles Kaspar and wife Beth, and Matt Kaspar, grandchildren, Christi Beard, Marquis Kevin and Darren Kaspar and Glenn Alcorn, several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.  

The family would like  to extend a special thank you to Belinda Garcia and Houston Hospice.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Assumption Catholic Church in Ganado on Friday, September 25, 2020 at 2:00 pm. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm with Rosary being recited at 1:30 pm.

Due to COVID-19, seating will be limited, you are also asked to wear a mask and observe social distancing.  Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Ganado Funeral Home, 800 S. Third Street, Ganado, TX 77962, 361-771-2120.

Ganado Funeral Home
 

Mrs. Annie Keen

Ganado—Funeral services will be held here Saturday for Mrs. Annie Keen, 74, of Ganado, who died Thursday in a Wharton hospital.

Services will be at 10 a. m. at the Psencik Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Grady Guyton, pastor of the Ganado First Christian Church , officiating. Burial will be in the Ganado City Cemetery.

Mrs. Keen was born Dec. 16, 1895, in Emmery, Tex.

She is survived by five sons, Joe and Bob Keen of Ganado, Rufus Keen of Oklahoma, Arren Keen of Port Lavaca and John Keen with the U. S. Army; a daughter, Mrs. Nellie Hoyer of Port Lavaca; four sisters, Mrs. Ava Switzer of Dallas, Mrs. Beckie Sherman of Vernon, Mrs. Viola Maley of San Jose, Calif., and Mrs. Frances Downs of California; two brothers, Jim and Ambers Northcutt, both of California; 22 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren.

Victoria Advocate, August 22, 1970
 

Emma Fern Keen

Ganado—Emma Fern Keen, 60, of Ganado, died Saturday in a Ganado hospital.

She was born May 15, 1921 in Goose Creek, Texas, now a part of Baytown.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Tuesday at Ganado Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. James Strickland officiating. Burial will be in Ganado City Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Gary Bivens, Edward Bivens, Carlton Bivens Jr., Mike Keen, Roger Keen and Henry Joe Keen.

Surviving are her husband, Willie Martin Keen of Ganado, three daughters, Mrs. Natha Fern Davis and Mrs. Edna Maxine Bivens, both of Ganado, and Mrs. Kay Adeline Coleman of Vanderbilt, two sons, Forrest Wylie Ricks of Edna and James Mickeal Ricks of Ganado, 15 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Victoria Advocate, Monday, November 30, 1981
 

James Stanley Kemp
March 17, 1953 - September 07, 2014

James Stanley Kemp, of La Ward, Texas, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2014 at the age of 61. He was born in Marietta, Georgia, on March 17, 1953, to the late J. Patterson Kemp and Lucile York Kemp.

He worked hard as a welder to provide for his family, James loved fishing, reading, and taking care of his growing family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, and will be truly missed.

James is survived by his loving devoted wife of 37 years, Delores Kemp; daughters, Julie Woodard and husband Mike, Rya Phillips and husband Ryan, Robyn Ratcliffe and husband Aaron and Valerie Kemp; son, Joshua James Kemp and fiancé Casey Gloor; sister, Ruth Lewis; brothers, Chuck Herron and Steve Raab; grandchildren, Whisper, Amelia, Elias, Ethan, Julianna, Blake and one granddaughter on the way, Jacob, Joshua and Jayden.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Marvin Goodard; brother-in-law, Jim Lewis.

Memorial Service will be at 5p.m., Friday, September 12, 2014, in the Vanderbilt Baptist Church in Vanderbilt, Tx. Reverend Jack Hutson will be officiating.

A special thank you to all family, friends, doctors and nurses that prayed and offered support over the years.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of South Texas, 605 E. Locust, Victoria, Texas 77901.

Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
 

O. B. Kennedy, 70, Retired Rancher, Is Buried Today

Funeral services were to be held at 1 p. m. today at Slavik's Chapel for Obed Byron Kennedy, 70, a native of Jackson County and resident of Inez for the past 40 years. Rev. Jim Hudson of the Trinity Episcopal Church was to officiate, with interment in the Bishoff Cemetery near Inez.

Mr. Kennedy, a well-known retired rancher, was born in this county on May 25, 1890. He passed away Feb. 14 in a Houston hospital, following an illness of three months.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lillie Kennedy of Inez; a sister, Mrs. Mabel Asbeck of Edna; three brothers, Albert of Edna, Carl of Inez and Earl of East Prairie, Mo.; and eight nieces and seven nephews.

Edna Weekly Herald, February 16, 1961
 

Suzanne Kieth
July 18, 1938 - October 18, 2020

Suzanne Page Kieth, 82, of Friendswood, formerly El Campo, passed away October 18, 2020. She was born on July 18, 1938 in Houston, TX to the late Hugh Sterling & Ann Louise Page.

Suzanne attended Stephen F. Austin High School in Houston. She was active in several organizations in high school including Booster Club, Speech Club, Student Council, Aloha Club, Round-Up, Social Chairman and she was a Sergeant in the Scottish Brigade. After graduation she enrolled at Sam Houston State University where she met the love of her life. She and Buzzy got married on August 16, 1958. Suzanne supported Buzzy as they moved to Edna, Texas to begin his coaching career. She was an active member in the Texas High School Coaches Association for Wives and Texas Teacher Retirement. Suzanne wrote a column for the newspaper and was the church secretary until she re-enrolled for her final year at Sam Houston State to complete her degree and pursue her passion for teaching. She had a gift for recognizing the strengths in each student and encouraging their success in El Campo ISD and Pasadena ISD.

She is survived by daughters, Sherri Fitzpatrick and husband Tony of Friendswood and Terri Quinn and husband Paul of El Campo; son, Bill Kieth and wife Robin of Manvel and grandchildren, Austin, Will, and Sidnee Jo and husband Ty Summers and Chris and wife Brooke, Chad and Collin Quinn; brother Hugh Page and Willie. The children would like to express their love and thanks for the love Maria Fanduiz and Erika Sosa showed Suzanne.

Suzanne spent 35 years in the stands being her husband’s No. 1 cheerleader. She loved attending coaching school with Buzzy and socializing with the coaches wives. The life of a football coach’s wife is one of sacrifice, patience, and support. She exemplified each of these with grace. Suzanne had a gift for finding the best in people and investing in their lives through encouragement and wisdom. She adored her children and grandchildren. Her selfless love extended to their friends as well. She carpooled and cheered on her children and their friends and continued that love and devotion to her 6 grandchildren. Suzanne had an easy laugh and warmth as she always put others before herself. Buzzy and Suzanne spent their lives growing in their Christian faith and were living examples of their commitment.

Suzanne was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Hensley Oen “Buzzy” Kieth, Jr; parents and sister, Shirley Peevy.

Family will receive friends for visitation at First Baptist Church October 23rd at 1:00 pm. The celebration of life service will begin at 2:00 pm immediately following visitation. Pastor Scotty Swingler will be officiating.

Pallbearers are her grandchildren.

Memorial donations in honor of Suzanne may be made to First Baptist Church.

Triska Funeral Home, El Campo, 979-543-3681.

Triska Funeral Home, El Campo
 

Paul Kirby

Funeral Services of Mr. Paul Kirby, 73, of Ganado will be held 2 pm Tuesday at the First Christian Church of Ganado with the Rev. Lloyd Watson officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck. 

Graveside services will follow at 4 pm.

Mr. Kirby was born Sept. 12, 1910 in Boling Green, Ky. And died June 19, 1984, at his residence in Ganado following a lengthy illness.  He was an active member of the First Christian Church of Ganado and was employed as a rice buyer for Elco Rice Mills of El Campo. He was retired as a manager of the Rice Marketing Association of Ganado, following 31 years of service.  He served as a charter president of Ganado Lions and was a member of the Bay City Lions Club.  He was also a former member of Ganado Volunteer Fire Department.  Mr. Kirby was the son of the late Frank Kirby of Kentucky and the late Lottie Jan Kirby of Tennessee.  He is survived by his wife, Margaret of Ganado.

Other survivors include; one daughter, Mrs. Jane Savage of Bay City; one son, Roger Kirby of Seguin.

The Daily Tribune, June 1984
 

Clara M. Knopp

Edna—Clara Mae Knopp, 82, of Edna, died Thursday, April 8, 2004.

She was born July 27, 1922, in Jackson County, to the late Jesse LeRoy and Ruth Cato Knopp. She was a cashier for Stanley’s Food Store and a member of Catholic Daughters of America and Assumption Catholic Church and Altar Society.

Survivors: sister, Wanda Knopp Petrash of Ganado; and brother, Ed Knopp of Edna.

Preceded in death by: sister, Jesse Lee Broussard.

A rosary will be recited 9:30 a. m. Monday at Assumption Catholic Church of Ganado.

Services will be 10 a. m. Monday at the church, the Rev. Joseph Hybner officiating.

Burial will be Knopp Cemetery. Ganado Funeral Home, Ganado, 361-771-2120.

Pallbearers: Richard Chovanec, Peter Herring, Kevin Petrash, Pat Petrash, Dick Knopp and Bob Jaffe.

Honorary pallbearers: Mike Gregurek, Henry Vesely, Irene Malcik, Martha Scheel, Leona Popp, and LaNoe Macha.

Victoria Advocate, Friday, April 9, 2004
 

Mr. J. M. Knopp Died In Hospital

The passing of James Milam Knopp of Navidad in a Cuero hospital Tuesday was a shock to a great host of friends. Relatives and close friends realized his condition was serious following a gall bladder attack, but few outside of this circle knew there was anything to be disturbed about.

The remains were brought home yesterday for the funeral service which was held in St. Agnes Catholic Church in Edna this morning at 9:00 o’clock. His pastor, Father Dave Buckley, conducted the service. After this service the remains were taken to the family cemetery above Navidad, and laid to rest beside many of his people who had gone before.

Jim Knopp was born at the old home above Navidad October 30, 1900, hence was nearly 50 years of age. He never married. He resided in the home with his mother and sisters while engaged in the cattle business. Since early childhood, Jim had been a faithful member of the Catholic Church. He possessed a retiring disposition, but to neighbor and friend he was considered a man of high principles; a man with a big and charitable heart, and a man who made the world better by having lived in it.

Jim is survived by his mother, Mrs. Vicente Mize Knopp, two brothers, Messrs. Jesse Knopp of Ganado and Claude Knopp of Galveston; three half brothers Victor Knopp of Ganado, Ernest Knopp of Houston, and Alex Knopp of New York, and the following sisters: Mrs. J. H. Cox of Morales, Misses Lula, Lillian and Cathryn Knopp of Navidad, and Mrs. James W. Milan of East Mauch Chunk, Penn.

To these bereaved ones the Herald extends heartfelt sympathy.

Edna Weekly Herald, Thursday, June 29, 1950
 

Jennie Lee Clifton Knopp

Jennie Lee Clifton Knopp, 75, of Edna, passed away Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2008. She was born Feb. 19, 1933, in Jackson County, to the late Arthur Clifton and Buelah Cox Clifton. She was a retired secretary and a member of First Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband, Edward Knopp of Edna; daughters, Lisa Garcia of Edna, Lana Kesterson of Corpus Christi, and Leslie Hurley of Victoria; sister, Louise Champion of New Braunfels; and brothers, Sidney Clifton of Edna, John Clifton of Edna, James Clifton of Bloomington, and Edwin Clifton of Edna.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2008 at Slavik Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Knopp Cemetery, the Rev. Danny Reeves officiating.

Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152.

Victoria Advocate, Friday, August 29, 2008

Jennifer Maureen Knopp

Jennifer Maureen Knopp, 24, of Edna, passed away Saturday, March 1, 2008. She was born Oct. 9, 1983, in Ganado, to Charles Wesley Hadley and Lisa Kimberly Knopp of Edna. She was a homemaker.

She is survived by her parents; maternal grandparents, Edward amp; Jennie Leigh Knopp of Edna; paternal grandparents, Susie Hadley of Edna; daughters, Daisy Elizabeth Snitkoff and Nevaeh Hope Snitkoff, both of Houston; sisters, Mandi Knopp, Susie Hadley, Amanda Hadley, and Veronica Hadley, all of Edna; brothers, Christian Garcia and Charlie Hadley of Edna, and Shelton Hadley of Edna; and godmothers, Cindy Imani and Susan Gillam.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Snitkoff; paternal grandfather, Charlie Hadley; and uncle, Vernon Hadley.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2008 at Slavik Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Knopp Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Mike Garcia, Patrick Lemke, Keith Lemke, Charles Hadley, Joseph Hadley, and Jason McConville.

Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152.

Victoria Advocate, Monday, March 3, 2008

Lillie Knopp

Yoakum—Lillie B. Knopp, 88, of Yoakum died Saturday, March 30, 1996.

She was born Dec. 8, 1907, in Jackson County to the late Willie and Minnie Barnes Wilkerson. The homemaker attended Austin Street Baptist Church.

Survivors: daughter, Mildred Williams of Yoakum; son, Alton Knopp of Edna; sisters, Cecil Collins of Edna; brothers, Guy Wilkerson and Ray Wilkerson, both of Yoakum, and Carl Wilkerson of Edna; eight grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Preceded in death by: husband, Dick Knopp; sister, Madine Page; and brother, Clyde Wilkerson.

Services will be held 2 p. m. Monday at Buffington Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. John Fisher officiating.

Burial will be at Knopp Cemetery near Edna, Buffington Funeral Home, Yoakum, 293-2333.

Pallbearers: Joe Williams, Lee Williams, Robert Williams, Jim Williams, Dick Knopp and Rex Knopp.

Honorary Pallbearers: Norman Williams Jr.

Memorials: Austin Street Baptist Church of Alzheimer’s Support Group.

Victoria Advocate, Sunday, March 31, 1996
 

Miss Lula Knopp

Edna—Funeral services for Miss Lula Knopp, 72, of Star Route, Edna, who died at 5:45 p. m. Tuesday afternoon in a Ganado hospital, will be held at 8:45 a. m. Thursday at Slavik Funeral Home, and at 9 a. m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church.

The Reverend Stanley Petru will officiate, with burial at the Knopp settlement.

A Rosary will be recited at the funeral home chapel Wednesday night.

Surviving are three sisters, Misses Lillian and Cathryn Knopp of Edna and Mrs. Iris Milam of Jim Thorpe, Pa. and a brother, Claude Knopp of Galveston.

Pallbearers will be Paul, Alton, and Charles Knopp, Roy Cox, Jody Petrash, and Delvin Carroll

Victoria Advocate, Wednesday, March 20, and Thursday, March 21, 1968
 

Mrs. Vicena Knopp

Edna—Mrs. Vicena Knopp, 93, of Navidad died Monday at 5 p. m. in a Ganado hospital.

Rosary was recited Tuesday night at the Slavik Funeral Home. Services will be held Wednesday at 9:45 from the funeral home, and at 10 a. m. from St. Agnes Catholic Church. Burial will be in the Knopp Family plot at Navidad, with the Rev. Stanley Petru officiating.

Pallbearers will be Alton Knopp, Charles Knopp, Paul Knopp, Ray Cox, Arvill Carroll and Delvin Carroll.

Surviving are four daughters, Miss Lula Knopp, Miss Lillian Knopp and Miss Katherine Knopp, all of Edna, and Mrs. Iris Fay Milan of Jim Thorp, Pa.; a son, Claude Knopp of Galveston; a brother, C. H. Mize of Corpus Christi; 22 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.

Victoria Advocate, Wednesday, January 19, 1966
 

Mrs. J. L. Knopp Of Ganado Passes Away In Victoria – Ruth Cato Knopp

Funeral services will be held at the Catholic Church in Edna this morning for Mrs. J. L. Knopp, 33, wife of well known rice farmer of the Ganado section, whose death occurred at the Victoria Hospital Saturday morning at 9:19 o’clock. Rev. Father Smiers of Edna will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Knopp family burial ground 13 miles northwest of Edna.

Mrs. Knopp, formerly Miss Ruth Cato, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. Cato, deceased, was born in Jackson County July 14, 1898. Her marriage to Mr. Knopp took place February 13, 1920.

Surviving in addition to her husband are three daughters, Clara May, Wanda and Jessie Lee; one son, born a few minutes before his mother’s death; two sisters, Mrs. Ramus Le Blanc of Aransas Pass and Mrs. Carl Knudsen of Ganado, and one brother, James Cato of Galveston.

The body was shipped to Edna Saturday afternoon by the Goldman-Waters Undertaking Company.

Victoria Advocate, Sunday, October 25, 1931
 

Edward Joseph “Joey” Koch
July 02, 1982 - April 28, 2020

Joey Koch, age 37, went to be with the Lord on April 28, 2020. He was born on July 2, 1982, to the David Lee Koch Sr. and Beverly Coker Harrell.   

Joey is survived by his parents; daughter, Julianna Mae Koch; sons, Dylan Michael Koch, Caleb Blaine Koch, Mark Aguirre Jr., Michael Aguirre, and Matthew Aguirre; sister, Patricia Garcia (Oscar) and girlfriend Danielle Ferrel.

He is preceded in death by his brother David Lee Koch Jr.

Graveside Service, Friday, May 01, 2020, 2:00 PM at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Edna.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, May 6, 2020
 

Mrs. Mary Koenning

Ganado—Mrs. Mary Koenning, 68, of Ganado died Sunday in a Ganado hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Wednesday at the First Methodist Church in Ganado, with the Rev. Carl Israel and the Rev. P. J. Burns officiating. Burial will be in Ganado City Cemetery under the direction of Psencik Funeral Home.

Mrs. Koenning is survived by her husband, Bill Koenning of Ganado; two daughters, Mrs. Alice Zajicek and Mrs. Louise Johnson, both of Ganado; three sons, Roy Koenning of Edna, Horace Koenning of Clute and Johnny Koenning of Austin; four brothers, Eddie Davis of Schertz, Tex., Benny and Wallace Davis, both of Freeport, and Roy Davis of Dennard, Ark., and 24 grandchildren.

One son preceded Mrs. Koenning in death.

Mrs. Koenning was born June 10, 1897 in Jackson County.

Victoria Advocate, September 28, 1965
 

William J. Koenning

Ganado—William Joe Koenning, 77, life-long resident of Jackson County, died Monday in an Edna nursing home.

Mr. Koenning, who was born Oct. 22, 1891 in Ganado, was a retired farmer.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Wednesday at First United Methodist Church in Ganado, with the Rev. Carl Israel officiating. Burial will be in Ganado City Cemetery under direction of Psencik Funeral Home.

Survivors include three sons, Roy of Edna, Horace of Clute, and Johnny Koenning of Ganado; two daughters, Mrs. Alice Zajicek and Mrs. Louise Johnson, both of Ganado; two brothers, Johnny of Midland and Louis Koenning of Ganado; a sister, Mrs. Dora Clark, Austin; 24 grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.

Victoria Advocate, November 6, 1968
 

Jack W. Kohleffel
September 25, 1947 - March 30, 2020

Jack W. Kohleffel was born September 25, 1947, to Leo and Doris Kohleffel in Eagle Lake, TX. He graduated from Columbus High School and continued his education at Wharton County Junior College and then Southwest Texas State University, where he met the love of his life, Roxanne Moore. Jack was drafted into the United States Army and served at Fort Bliss in El Paso, TX. After being honorably discharged from the Army, he followed in the footsteps of his father, Leo, and joined the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. Upon completion of his training at the Texas Game Warden Academy, he was commissioned as a Texas Game Warden and started his career in Coldspring, TX. He remained there for a year and a half until he transferred to his final duty station in Edna, TX, where he retired after 27 years of service to the people of Texas.

Jack and Roxanne raised four children that they are very proud of; Michael, John, Monica and Paul. After their retirement, Jack and Roxanne moved to Jack's family property in Colorado County. He enjoyed taking care of his cows, gardening, fixing up the land he cared for so deeply and spending as much time as he could with his wife, kids and grandchildren. Jack had many dear friends, and there was nothing he would not do for any of them. He was a loving and giving son, husband, father, grandfather and friend. Those that knew Jack, knew him well, and thought very highly of him.

Jack is preceded in death by his father, Leo, his brother, Bill Kohleffel, and his sister-in-law, Sharon Kohleffel. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Roxanne, his mother Doris Kohleffel, a sister Janet and her husband Billy, son Michael and wife Lorene, son John and wife Jennifer, daughter Monica and husband Bryan, son Paul and wife Jackie, along with nine grandchildren.

The family will have a private graveside burial at Miller Creek Cemetery. To honor Jack's life, contributions may be made in his name to the 100 Club of Houston, 5555 San Felipe St., Ste 1750, Houston, TX 77056 or St. Michael Catholic School, P.O. Box 36, Weimar, TX 78962.

Pallbearers are all of Jack's grandchildren: Ashley Jones; Trent, Trey and Wes Kohleffel; Hunter and Clay Kohleffel; Jacob, Luke, and Olivia Kohleffel.

Honorary Pallbearers: Bob Gendke, Eddie Gammon, Raymond Terry, Mike Prasek, Larry Benton, John Mieth, and the Law Enforcement Officers of Jackson County.

Henneke Funeral Home, Columbus, Texas
 

Clarence Kolar

Clarence ‘Cotton’ Kolar passed away peacefully, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2020. He was born in Bennview (now LaSalle), Texas to Henry and Wilma Kolar on Saturday, March 7, 1931.

He married the love of his life, LaDelle Kubala in 1954. He entered the Army in January, 1955 and was honorably discharged in January, 1957.

Clarence was a quiet, hardworking man who loved farming, fishing and a cold beer or two or three with family and friends.

Clarence has been preceded in death by his parents, wife, an infant sister, Clara Mae, and nephews, Terry McNabb and Randy Kolar.

Clarence is survived by sisters, Doris McNabb and Sylvia and Bill Gentry; brothers, Raymond and Hope Kolar and Larry and Leona Kolar; several nieces and nephews, and cousins.

There will be a visitation from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 7, at St. Theresa’s Hall in LaSalle, followed by graveside services at 2 p.m. at St. Theresa’s Cemetery in LaSalle.

The family would like to say a very special thank you to the nurses and staff at Hospice of South Texas Center of Compassion in Victoria for all the love and care given to Clarence during his stay there.

The family requests in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the Hospice of South Texas Center of Compassion, Victoria, Texas or to St. Theresa's Cemetery, LaSalle, Texas.

Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152.

Jackson  County Herald-Tribune, March 4, 2020
 

Elizabeth Marie Pancherz Kolb, 74, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2020. She was born in Inez, Texas on February 9, 1945 to Joe and Maggie Pancherez and resided in the Inez area for most of her life. She graduated from Industrial High School and later married Leon Kolb and had two sons. Elizabeth was a devoted mother, daughter and homemaker and loved to spend her free time reading, sewing or playing bingo. She is survived by her son Mark and his wife Heather Kolb and grandchildren; Baily, Carson, Kylie Ann, Michael Kolb II, and Rion Kolb. She has been preceded in death by her parents and son Michael Shane Kolb. Rosary service will be held on Tuesday, January 7, at 9:30 am, followed by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Inez. Interment and graveside service will follow at St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Inez. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen St. Edna, TX 77957, 361-782-2152.

Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
 

Michael Shane Kolb
July 09, 1969 - September 14, 2014

Michael Shane Kolb, of Victoria, age 45, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2014. He was born in Victoria, Texas on July 19, 1969 to the late Leon Kolb and Elizabeth Pancherz and raised in the Inez area. 

He attended Industrial Schools and upon moving to Victoria graduated from Victoria High in 1987. He went to attend Victoria College and complete the Process Operations course. He held various positions at several restaurants and bars in the Victoria area and was hardworking and dedicated to proving for his family. Michael loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. His favorite hobby involved collecting firearms; and he loves to discuss his collection, shoot his guns, and plan the next project he would work on. His greatest devotion was his family and his children. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, uncle, son in law and brother and will be missed by his family, friends, and coworkers. 

Michael is survived by his wife, Elissa Emmons; daughter, Kylie Ann June Kolb; sons, Michael Shane Kolb, II. And Rion Kevin Kolb of Palacios, Tx. He is also survived by his mother, Elizabeth Pancherz of Edna; brother, Mark Allen (Heather) Kolb of Inez and nephews, Bailey Shane Kolb, Carson Alexander Kolb, Noah Seaman and nieces, Maren Seaman and Jo Seaman. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Leon and sister in law, Susan Emmons. 

Michaels’s spirit and wit touched everyone around him; his kindness and gentle demeanor will be missed by all that knew him. 

Rosary and Memorial Service will be held on Friday, September 19, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Michael Petering will be officiating.

Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
 

Leonard Kollaja
March 9, 1941 ~ November 30, 2019

Leonard Henry Kollaja, 78, of Edna, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019. He was born on Sunday, March 9, 1941 in LaGrange Texas to Jerome and Carolina Kollaja. Leonard is survived by his wife; Dorothy Kollaja, sister Agnes Schoenfield, and brother Sylvester Kollaja. Leonard is preceded in death by his parents; Jerome and Carolina Kollaja. There will be a service on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 10:00 am At Ganado Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Red Hensley officiating. Interment will follow at Assumption Catholic Church. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Ganado and Slavik Funeral Homes, 800 S. Third St. Ganado, TX 77962, 361-771-2120.

Ganado Funeral Home
 

Isidore J. Konarik

Ganado--Funeral services for Isidore J. Konarik 49 of Ganado will be held at 10 a. m. Tuesday from the Assumption Catholic Church with the Rev. E. A. Hermes officiating. Rosary will be Monday at 7:30 p. m. at the church.

Burial will be in the Ganado City Cemetery under direction of Psencik Funeral Home and with military rites by the Hillyard-Yoas American Legion Post. Members of the post will be pallbearers.

Mr. Konarik was born July 28, 1924 at Hallettsville and was employed by Alcoa. He died at his residence Sunday following a sudden illness.

Surviving are his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Konarik Sr. of El Campo, three daughters, Mary Kay, Ann and Joan, all of Ganado; five sons, Buddy, David and Randy of Ganado; Phillip of Rockdale and Michael of Camp Pendleton, Calif.; and two brothers, Joe Jr. and Raymond of El Campo.

Victoria Advocate, January 14, 1974
 

Arthur Koonce, 82,of Austin, formerly of Ganado passed away December 10, 2019. There will be a graveside service on Saturday December 21, 2019 at 2:00 at the Ganado City Cemetery.

Slavik Funeral Home
 

Granger Anson Koop
August 28, 2019 - September 2, 2019

Granger Anson Koop was born on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at 11:55 p.m. He only weighed 1lb 13oz and was 13inches long. He was very tiny, but mighty. Granger received his wings on Monday, September 2nd at 10:05 a.m. He is survived by his parents Monica & Clayton Koop; his fur brother & sister Barney & Ginger; his maternal grandparents Sandra & Paul Kubecka; his paternal grandmother Connie Koop; his aunt Miranda Kubecka; his uncle Andrew & aunt Kristyn Kubecka; great-grandpa D.W. Billy Tate; great-grandparents Delores & Mickey Van Dyke; great-grandparents Donnie & Shirley Kubecka; great-grandmother Dorothy Koop; as well as numerous cousins, great aunts, and great uncles. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Larry Koop; uncle Ryan Koop; great-grandparents Marjorie Tate, Mattie & Gene Miller, and Ewald Koop. Visitation will be held Saturday, September 7, 2019 from 2-4 p.m. followed by funeral services at 4 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Edna. Granger will be forever in our hearts.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, September 11, 2019
 

John George Koop, Jr.
May 27, 1942 ~ December 2, 2020

John George Koop, Jr. "Duner", 78 of Port Alto, Texas passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 in Victoria. Duner was born in Victoria to Milvie and John Koop, Sr. on May 27, 1942. He attended school in Vanderbilt, graduated from Industrial High School and attended Sam Houston State College in Huntsville, He retired as manager from Rice Belt Elevator in Edna.  He is preceded in death by his parents. Duner is survived by is wife of 41 years, Linda Stowe Koop, Children; Curt Koop, Doyle Koop (Lori), Lesley Koop, Jinnifer Koger (Phillip), Wiede Cutshall (Jon), Shirley Bononi (Mark), Linda Moyer (Adam) and Jery Edgett (Billie); grandchildren; Jack (Brooke), Jeffrey, Jake, Kathryn, Clayton, Kristin, Caroline, Collette, Kendall, Collin, Joey (Clare), Clarissa, Bailey, Tegan, Carol and Gail, and his great-grandchildren; Joe Collins, Kennedy and Miles.

Graveside services will be held at 10:am Monday, December 7, 2020 at Red Bluff Cemetery outside Lolita with Pastor Jim Gicklhorn officiating.

Visitation with the family Monday afternoon at the bay in Port Alto.

The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Port Alto / Olivia Community Center to Olivia Community Association, 900 CR 304E, Port Lavaca, TX 77979; President Kevin Hart 361-571-3006.

Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish at Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen St. Edna, TX 77957, 361-782-2152.

Slavik Funeral Home
 

Tuesday Rites Held For Louis Korenek Longtime Resident

Funeral services were held at 3 p. m. Tuesday for Louis D. Korenek, 57, a resident of Jackson County the past 28 years. Rosary was recited December 16 at Slavik Chapel with Rev. B. Janacek officiating, and High Mass at St. Agnes Catholic Church on Dec. 17. Interment was in the Plum Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Jack Novasad, Adolph Novasad, Adolph Simicek, Johnny Falloure, Jerry Kasper and Antone Kasper.

Mr. Korenek, who resided here at 502 S. Allen, passed away Dec. 16 in the hospital at Ganado, after a short illness. He was born in Plum, Texas on April 27, 1900, then lived in La Grange before coming to Jackson County 28 years ago.

Mr. Korenek was in the cleaning and pressing business here until a few years ago, and since has been a sales clerk. A member of the Catholic Church, he joined the KJT Lodge in Ganado in 1938.

Her is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lenora Marie Korenek of Edna; one son, Louis J. Korenek of Houston; one daughter, Dorothy Korenek of College Station, and two grandchildren; also a brother, J. B. Korenek of Plum; and six sisters, Mrs. Toni Blaha of Ganado, Miss Mary Korenek of La Grange, Mrs. Sophie Najvar of Prague, Okla., Mrs. Ann Zigal, West Point, Mrs. Julia Rehak of Smithville and Mrs. Frances Siller of Plum.

Edna Herald, December 19, 1957
 

Dollie Kramer

Mrs. E. Kramer, aged lady, passed to her eternal reward Sunday forenoon. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon with interment in the Ganado Cemetery. We extend sympathy to the bereaved ones.

Edna Weekly Herald, January 2, 1936

Additional information from death certificate:

born 1867 - died December 29, 1935, age 69
Father: Mr. Manard, born Minnesota
Mother: Mrs. Reynolds, born Minnesota
Husband, Earnest Kramer
 

Lorene Josephine Kuban
February 28, 1930 - August 14, 2014

Lorene Josephine Pakebusch Kuban, of Edna, age 84, passed away Thursday, August, 14, 2014, with her family by her side. She was born in Gonzales, Texas on February 28, 1930 to the late Rudolph and Elsa Pakebusch. She is survived by her daughter, Betty Lorene Wimberly and husband Clovis of Ganado; son, Lee Wayne Karl and wife Renee of Edna; brothers, Buddy Pakebusch of Victoria and Sonny Pakebusch of Kingwood; one sister, Cleo Tomas of Gonzales; grandchildren, Sherri Martin and husband Matt of Lolita, LaFawn Snedecor and husband Tim of Ganado, and Forrest Karl of Edna; great-granddaughters, MaKayla and Skylar Lenamon, Lexi Snedecor, and Maci Martin. “Nanny” was known as a very loving wife, mom, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and so much more. Her kindness and open door will be remembered by everyone she came in contact with. Lorene is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Henry Frank Kuban of 45 years; one brother, Ruben Pakebusch; two sisters, Ollie Sommerlatte and Bootsie Zella. Visitation will be on Sunday, August, 17, 2014, from 5-7 p.m. in Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Monday, August, 18, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Chris Heinold officiating. Graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. in Ruppert Cemetery in Cheapside, Texas. 

Pallbearers will be Eddie Davis, Matt Martin, Mike Reed, Randy Tomas, Roger Tomas, and Mike Zella. Honorary pallbearers are all grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Ave., 7Th fl., New York, NY 10001.

Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas
 

Bruno Tony Kubenka

Bruno Tony Kubenka went to be with his Lord on Thursday, January 2, 2020.     

He is survived by his wife Carolyn, five children and their spouses, eight grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 3 step-grandchildren, and one deceased step-grandchild.  Visitation will be held on Monday, January 6, from 5-7 p.m. in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 7, at 2 p.m. with interment to follow in Memory Gardens of Edna Cemetery.     

Arrangements entrusted to Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna. 361-782-2221. 

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, January 8, 2020

Carolyn Dean Kubenka
August 2, 1936 - January 9, 2023

Carolyn Dean Wagstaff Kubenka was greeted at Heaven’s gates by her husband, Bruno Tony Kubenka and her parents Emmet Dean and Julia Webster Wagstaff on Monday, January 9, 2023. She entered this life on August 2, 1936, in Edna, Texas. Her younger years were spent moving numerous times from Edna to Woodsboro and to Refugio. Carolyn’s family moved back to Edna her Junior year of high school. There she met the love of her life, Tony Kubenka. After dating for two years, they were married on March 8, 1955, at the Church of Christ in Edna. Carolyn raised five children on the farm in the rural community of Cordele. They are Tamara Carol, Debra Lynn, Tony Lionel, Cherie Elaine, and Stuart Wayne. Being a wife and mother were her utmost joys. She loved attending church services, singing, hearing hymns sung, and learning about God and Jesus. In her youth, her family attended church service every evening for an entire year. She possessed many talents which included being a seamstress, making floral arrangements, cooking, baking, oil painting, glass sculpting, and cake decorating. She is well remembered by her family and friends for her hot rolls, bar-b-que sauce, Enchilada Casserole, and Taco Salad. But her favorite thing to do was to crochet for others. She made numerous quilts, scarves, dish cloths, shawls, and winter caps. Most recently she made hundreds of winter caps which she donated to cancer patients, Southbrooke Manor Nursing and Rehab Center, The Woodlands Nursing and Rehab Center and Adopt-a-Grandparent EC, and she was an excellent marksman and avid deer hunter. A quiet, loving, and humble lady whose talents touched many lives.

Carolyn is survived by her children, Tammy Mabry and husband Terry, Debbie Hamilton, Lionel Kubenka and wife Jeanie, Cherie Coufal and husband Emmett Jr., and Stuart Kubenka and wife Tammy; sister, Linda Wagstaff; eight grandchildren, Garrett Mabry, Crystal Hamilton, Amanda Doddoli, Heather Edwards, Kelsea Balizan, Larissa Gilbert, Blayke Kubenka, and Quinton Kubenka; three step grandchildren, Jeff Coufal, Mitchell Williams and Meagan Williams; sixteen great grandchildren, Boyd Mabry, Holton Mabry, Cooper Mabry, Gavin Hamilton, Keelan Hamilton, Courtlyn Hamilton, Amaurie Edwards, Craegen Edwards, Karlee Brown, Haylee Balizan, Hayden Balizan, Kaela Gilbert, Morgan Gilbert, Cadie Kubenka, Harley Kubenka, and Kash Kubenka; four step great grandchildren, Carter Sparkman, Canon Sparkman, Aspyn Williams, and Gracelynn Williams.

Carolyn is preceded in death by her husband, parents, and step grandson, Craig Coufal.

Visitation will be held Sunday, January 15, 2023 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel in Edna, Texas. Interment will follow in Memory Gardens Cemetery of Edna.

Pallbearers will be Garrett Mabry, Blayke Kubenka, Quinton Kubenka, Terry Mabry, Mitchell Williams, Sherman Balizan, Emmett Coufal, Jr., Wendell Hamilton, Jr., Jeff Coufal, Brian Gilbert, Aldric Edwards, Jorge Doddoli, and Kyle Sparkman.

Honorary Pallbearers will be grandchildren, great grandchildren, step great grandchildren, Raymond Reynolds, Gary Thomas, Shane Siecko, and Eddie Wearden

Oaklawn Funeral Home
 

Ganado Rites Held December 16 for Jerry W. Kucera, 45

Funeral services were held Monday at 9 a. m. from the Ganado Funeral Home and at 9:30 at the Catholic Church for Jerry W. Kucera, 45, who died in the hospital there Saturday.

Rosary was recited at 8 p. m. Sunday. Burial was in the Hallettsville Catholic Cemetery.

Mr. Kucera was a native of LaSalle and had been residing in Ganado the past 10 years. He served as a captain in World War II.

Survivors include a widow, Mrs. Ann Kucera; a son, Gerald; four brothers, Joe of LaSalle, John of Devine, Lewis and Pete of Victoria; four sisters, Rosalee Mikeska of Victoria, Mrs. Agnes Lesak and Mrs. Stella Buknowski of Houston and Marie Saunders of San Diego, Calif.

Edna Herald, December 19, 1957
 

Shelton Kuhlman

Shelton Kuhlman, 74 of Ganado, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, February 4, 2020. Shelton was born at home in Ganado on November 27, 1945 to his parents, Walter and Gertrude Kuhlman.     

Shelton started ranching at an early age with his dad, and after graduation from Ganado High School he married the love of his life, Paula Roehe, and together they became ranchers.     

Shelton is survived by his wife of 50 years; his special nephew, Scott and Debbie Quarles; great-nephews Clay and Sam Quarles, nieces, Gay Lyn Pagel Wisko, and Carol Quarles Rovnozky; nephew, Rodd Pagel; and his special pal "Bandit".     

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to St. James Lutheran Church.     

There was a visitation on Friday, February 7 from 9 to 10 a.m. at St. James Lutheran Church, followed by a funeral service at 10 a.m. with SAM Michelle Schlinke officiating. Interment followed at Ganado City Cemetery.     

Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Ganado Funeral Home, 361-771-2120.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, February 12, 2020