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Juan “Johnny” Z. Sanchez

Juan “Johnny” Z. Sanchez, of Lolita passed away on Saturday, Feb. 29, 2020, at the age of 54. He was born in Ganado on Oct. 26, 1965, to Pedro J. Sanchez of La Ward and the late Olivia Zuniga Sanchez.     

Johnny is survived by his father; stepsons, David, Mark, Matthew, and Jacoby Bussell; sisters, Juanita Williams, Mary Gutierres (Ismael), Cleo Sanchez, and Delores Sanchez; brothers, Noe Sanchez (Barbara), Rev. Eutimio Sanchez (Angelica), Javier Sanchez (Maria), Albert Sanchez (Eva), Nathaniel Sanchez, Ruben Sanchez (Tina), and Joe Sanchez (Emma); and numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.     

Johnny is preceded in death by his mother and his brother, Pedro Sanchez Jr.     

Visitation was Friday, March 6, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service was at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, at the First United Methodist Church of Edna.     

Pallbearers were Noe Sanchez Jr., Javier Sanchez Jr., Tim Sanchez Jr., Ismael Gutierres Jr., Braeden Sanchez, Joey Sanchez Jr., Joseph Sanchez, and David Bussell.     

Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna, 361-782-2221.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, March 11, 2020
 

Jeff Sayles - Sayles Cemetery - Photo courtesy of Mary Beth Newland Ross

 

Robert "Bobby" Lee Sheblak

Robert (Bobby) Lee Sheblak, 80, passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. He was born on Dec. 9, 1935 in Edna, to Elmer and Annie Hollas Sheblak.

Robert is survived by his wife of 52 years, Jennie Sheblak of Edna; sons Edward Sheblak of Johanasberg, South Africa, and his partner Juan, Marcus and his wife Kim Sheblak, of Ganado, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

The family will receive friends and family for visitation on Friday, March 18 from 5 to 7 p.m., with a rosary recited at 7 p.m., at Slavik-Edna Funeral Home Chapel.

A funeral mass will be held Saturday, March 19 at 10 a.m. at the St. Agnes Catholic Church, Edna, with Rev. Michael Petering officiating. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery with Military Honors being provided by Ganado American Legion Post #346.

Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Slavik-Edna Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, March 16?, 2016
 

Peggy Ann Sheppard

Peggy Ann Sheppard, of Edna, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at the age of 82. She was born in Birmingham, Alabama on January 22, 1934, to the late Earl Eugene Niles and Bessie Maddox Niles.

Peggy is survived by her daughter, Melissa Sheppard; son, James “Jim” Sheppard and wife Edna; sisters, Dottie Ensinger and Earline Etheridge; brother, Hank Niles; grandchildren, Nicolle Castillo and Dustin Sheppard; great-grandchild, Cannon Castillo; numerous nieces and nephews. She was a loving mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend who will be truly missed.

She is preceded in death by her parents, and her beloved husband, Robert Gene Sheppard.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 from 5- 7 p.m. in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Reverend Robert Krause will be officiating. Burial to follow in the Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna.

Pallbearers will be Jim Sheppard, Dustin Sheppard, Johnny Castillo, Steve Marthiljohni, James David Curlee, and Rene Fournier. Honorary pallbearers are Cannon Castillo, Joe Maciel, Buddy Hoffpauir, and Stan Lounsbury.

Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, Texas, Jackson County Herald-Tribune, February 3, 2016
 

Ralph Allison Shoberg

HOUSTON - Ralph Allison Shoberg, 75, of Houston, Texas, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2012. He was born in Beeville, Tx on May 26, 1937 to Martin and Pauline Shoberg of Edna, Tx. After graduating from Edna High School, he obtained his BS in Chemistry from the University of Texas where he became a member of the Friar Society in 1960. Upon graduation, Ralph served in the US Army before joining the private sector.

As a serial entrepreneur and businessman, he owned and operated several companies including IPCI, Layne Texas Co, Savage Pipe, and HyperAlert. Friends knew him as a devoted outdoorsman and avid reader with a constant thirst for knowledge. Fortunately, Ralph was able to spend a good deal of his later years at his ranch outside Billings, Montana.

Ralph is survived by his two sons: Mark Shoberg of Austin, and his wife Nicole and two children: Andrew (5) and Allie (3); and John Shoberg of Amarillo and his wife Leah; and sister: Peggy Hansen and her husband Wilbert of El Campo. He will be greatly missed, loved, and remembered by his family, friends, and favorite companion (KD, his chocolate lab).
In lieu flowers, please consider making a donation to the Houston Public Library. A private burial service for family and friends will be held Friday January 4th at 11am at the Memory Gardens of Edna, Tx.

Victoria Advocate, January 1, 2013.
 

Alice Sholars

EDNA -- Alice Sholar[s], 78, of Edna died Saturday in Sulphur, La., after a lengthy illness.

She was born on Sept. 18, 1904 [sic 1902], in Staves, Ark. She was preceded in death by her husband Randal Sholar[s] who died in 1978.

Mrs. Sholar[s] had lived in Edna for 30 years.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at First Baptist Church in Edna. The Rev. Joe Webb will officiate.

Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna.

She is survived by a brother, Arthur Alexander of Kilgore.

The Victoria Advocate, August 28, 1983
 

Randall D. Sholars

EDNA -- Funeral services for Randall D. Sholars, 84, of Edna will be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church here, with the Rev. Joe Webb officiating.

Burial will be in the Memory Gardens of Edna under direction of Slavik Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Frank Durham, James Ray, Kenneth Tinkle, Frank Storz, Charlie Idom and Carlos Yearwood.

Mr. Sholars was born Feb. 17, 1894 at White, La., and had lived in this county 20 years. He was a veteran of World War II and a retired Mobil Oil employee. He died at his residence here Sunday night after a sudden illness.

Surviving are his wife, Alice Sholars of Edna; a son, Fred Tully of Sulphur, La.; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Victoria Advocate, November 14, 1978
 

Joseph Lawrence "Larry" Shook

EDNA - Joseph Lawrence (Larry) Shook, of Edna, passed away Monday, July 1, 2013 at the age of 77. He was born August 7, 1935, in Victoria, Texas, to the late Lewis and Anna Lawler Shook.

Larry's 1st job was teaching at Edna I.S.D. for 10 Years. Then, he was a College Art Instructor at Victoria College for 26 years. He also was a member at St. Agnes Catholic Church. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather who will be missed dearly.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Billie Jo Watson Shook of Edna; daughter, Sandra Suzanne Tomek (Michael) of Bay City; son, Lawrence Watson " Rusty " Shook of Matagorda; grandchild, Patrick Andrew Tomek; sister, Aileen Koudelka of Ganado.

Larry is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Marquerite Mc Guffee.

Burial will follow service at the Memory Gardens in Edna.

Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna, 361-782-2221.

Victoria Advocate, July 4, 2013
 

Ella Marie Shutt
September 13, 1931 - January 21, 2020

Born September 13, 1931 to Clyde Phillips, Sr and Thelma Huseby Phillips in Vanderbilt, Texas.

She peacefully went to her eternal home on January 21, 2020, at home in Jourdanton, Tx with her family around her. She was 88.

She lived most of her childhood in Vanderbilt, Texas, where she graduated in 1948 as valedictorian of her class. She was known by her childhood friends as “Bop”, lead the high school band as drum major and was a much-loved classmate.

On August 17, 1948 she married her first love, Alfred Shutt, and lived in Jackson county in and around the Koop settlement where they began a life as a family. In 1962 they moved to Jourdanton with their 2 children where they decided to stay. When her youngest started school, Ella worked a short time at Alvin’s Garage and then started her 31-year stint with the State of Texas in 1964. After retiring in 1995 she was able to devote and spend her time with her family, especially her grandkids.

Her life was centered around her family and time spent with them was the most important thing to her. That family time included many a Sunday afternoon taking a drive around the countryside or spending time in her lawn chair under a shade tree with a fishing pole and her diet Dr Pepper next to her, patiently waiting for the fish to come to her. And she usually caught the most.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Clyde Phillips Jr, sister Norma Jean Munn, and great grandson Justin Wells.

Survivors include her son David Shutt, daughter Karen Rakowitz and husband Otto, granddaughter Stacy Sralik and husband Kenneth, grandson Patrick Rakowitz and wife Samantha, great grandkids Nicole Wells, Hailey Sralik, Ace Ingram, Rylee Ingram and Ash Manguso. She is also survived by lots and lots of loving nieces and nephews.

Pall bearers: Patrick Rakowitz, Kenneth Sralik, Ace Ingram, Clifford Born, David Sappington, Don Ripple, Thomas Foster, Tom Poenisch.

In Lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. John Lutheran, Jourdanton or to St. Jude Children's Hospital.

Visitation Friday, January 24, 2020, Hurley Funeral Home, 118 W Oaklawn Road, Pleasanton,

Funeral service, Saturday, January 25, 2020, at St. John Lutheran Church, 1702 E Highway 97, Jourdanton, 78026.

Interment, Saturday, January 25, 2020, St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Willow Street, Jourdanton.

Hurley Funeral Home, Pleasanton, Texas and Jackson County Herald-Tribune, February 5, 2020
 

Ruth C. Shutt

Graveside services for Ruth C. Shutt, 98, of Temple will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, March 16, 2018 at Memory Garden Cemetery in Edna, Texas.

She passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at a local care facility.

She was born September 21, 1919 in Charco to the late Charlie and Willie (Pettus) Calhoun. She married Roy Shutt on December 23, 1939 in Cuero. She was a member of the Daughters of the Republic.

She was preceded in death by her husband and a son, Richard Moore Shutt.

Survivors include her daughter Betty Gregurek of Waco; 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.

Harper-Talasek Funeral Home in Belton is in charge of arrangements.

Temple Daily Telegram, March 14, 2018
 

Adele I. H. Siecko

Edna--Adele Irene Herman Siecko, 38, of Edna died Tuesday, May 31, 1994.

She was born Jan. 2, 1956, in Shiner to the late Bohumil and Annie Bollom Herman. She was a homemaker and a member of the Baptist Church.

Survivors: husband, Michael R. Siecko Sr. of Edna; daughter, Misty Dawn Kalmus of Edna; son, Matthew Dean Fitch of Wied; sisters, Tina Otto of Edna, Lucy Ross of Sheridan, Georgie Marshall of Baytown and Shirley Sciba of Hallettsville; and brothers, Joe Herman and Ben Herman, both of Victoria.

Preceded in death by: son, Michael Roy Siecko Jr.; and parents.

Visitation: 1 p. m. Friday, Morales Baptist Church.

Services: 2 p. m. Friday at the church, the Rev. Joe Wise Rubac officiating.

Burial: Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna, Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152.

Pallbearers: Arthur Ray Siecko and David James.

Memorials: Slavik Funeral Home

Victoria Advocate, June 2, 1994

Michael R. Siecko Jr.

Edna--Michael R. Siecko Jr., eight-month-old son of Michael R. Siecko Sr. of Edna and the late Adele Irene Herman Siecko died Tuesday, May 31, 1994.

He was born Sept. 3, 1993, in Victoria. He attended a Baptist Church.

Survivors: father, sister, Misty Dawn Kalmus of Edna; brother, Matthew Dean Fitch of Wied; and grandmother, Flora Siecko of Morales.

Preceded in death by mother; and grandparents, Halton and Mary Siecko.

Visitations; 1 p. m. Friday, Morales Baptist Church.

Services: 2 p. m. Friday, at the church, the Rev. Joe Wes Rubac officiating.

Burial: Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna, Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152.

Memorials: Slavik Funeral Home

Victoria Advocate, June 2, 1994

Edna Woman, Son Die In Accident

Hallettsville--A 38-year-old Jackson County woman and her 8-month-old son drowned Tuesday when their car careened off a bridge over the Navidad River and landed nose-first in shoulder-deep water.

Adele Irene Siecko of Edna and her infant son, Michael A. Siecko Jr. were both pronounced dead at the scene by Lavaca County Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace Mickey Weiser of Hallettsville.

The bodies were taken to Kubena Funeral Home in Hallettsville and later were transferred to Slavik Funeral Home in Edna, where funeral arrangements are pending.

State Trooper Paul Waggener of Yoakum said that the woman was driving south on Lavaca County Road 14, about 22 miles south of Hallettsville, when she lost control of her car and slid off the road.

"When she tried to steer her car back onto the road, she hit the bridge abutment and traveled about 15 feet straddling the bridge railing before falling to the river below," he said.

Waggoner said that the car was not visible from the road and estimated that the accident occurred about 5:30 p. m.

A passerby reported the accident after spotting the rear-end of the victim's four-door 1978 Oldsmobile jutting out of the river. She had stopped to investigate tire marks and freshly matted grass on the side of the road.

Waggener said that the woman was pulled from the car while it was still submerged. The baby, however, was not discovered until the car was being removed from the water.

"The child was found buckled in a child's safety set mounted on the passenger side of the front seat," Waggener said.

Victoria Advocate, June 2, 1994
 

Timothy Wayne Simicek

Funeral services for Timothy Wayne Simicek, 43, of Palacios, formerly of Ganado were held Dec. 7, at Ganado Funeral Home with Mr. Tony Williams officiating. Interment was at Assumption Cemetery in Ganado.

He was born March 14, 1967 and passed away Dec. 2, 2010.

He is survived by his wife, Sue Myers; daughter, Jasmine Simicek of Blessing; step-daughters, Adrienne Meyers, Amy Meyers, and Misti Meyers, all of Palacios; sisters, Evelyn Reed of Ganado, Barbara Mazoch and husband, Mark of Ganado, Brenda Capak and husband, Jerry of Ganado and Karen Losoya and husband, Robert of Palacios; and brother, James Simicek of Ganado.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Angeline Simicek, and brothers Dennis Simicek and Larry Joe Simicek.

Pallbearers were Randy Matus, Stephen Spalek, Darrell Simons, Darrell Buckley, Randy Randall, and Alvin Broussard.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, December 29, 2010
 

Edwin L. "Sonny" Simons

EDNA - Edwin L. "Sonny" Simons, 83, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2013. Born December 7, 1929, in Edna, Texas to the late Milam and Lillian Hensley Simons.

Sonny was a lifelong resident of Jackson County and a fourth generation rancher. Sonny loved raising and riding quality horses.

He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Susie Jordan Simons, daughters, Martha Jenkins and husband Joe, Donna Baker and husband Mike, sons, Laval Simons and wife Jennifer, Darrel Simons and wife Dale. Sister, Charolette Workman and husband Clyde. A brother, Milam Simons Jr. and wife Marion Frances. Also surviving are 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, W. T. Simons; and daughter, Lynda Wiley.

Graveside services will be at held Saturday July 20, 2013 at 2:30 pm at the Memory Gardens Cemetery ~ Edna, with Rev. David King officiating.

Family suggests memorial contributions be sent to American Cancer Society.

Services under the direction of Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen St., Edna, 361-782-2152.

Victoria Advocate, July 19, 2013
  

Marian Frances Callaway Simons

OLIVIA - Marian Frances Callaway Simons, 85, of Olivia passed away Monday, May 29. 2017, she was born on October 25, 1931 in Victoria, Texas to Tom and Selina Egg Callaway. She was a lifelong resident of Jackson County and a member of the First United Methodist Church in Palacios.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Slavik Funeral Home Chapel from 5 pm to 7 pm.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at The First United Methodist Church of Edna at 10 am with Interment to follow at Memory Gardens of Edna.

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

Victoria Advocate, May 31, 2017
 

Milam Gayle "Bubba" Simons, Jr.

OLIVIA - Milam Gayle 'Bubba' Simons, Jr., 85, of Olivia, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016. Born January 16, 1931 in Edna, Texas to Milam, Sr. and Lillian Hensley Simons. He was a lifelong resident of Jackson County and 4th Generation Rancher. Member of the First United Methodist Church in Palacios.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Marian Frances Calloway Simons, daughters; Beverly Socha (Todd) and Roxana Crain (Michael); sister, Charlotte Simons Workman (Clyde); five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and brothers; Edwin 'Sonny' Simons and William 'Traylor' Simons.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 23rd, at Slavik Funeral Home Chapel in Edna, Texas from 5-7:pm. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 24th, at First United Methodist Church in Edna at 10:am. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens of Edna.

Pallbearers will be Bobby Joe Gendke, Joe Jenkins, J W Jenkins, Justin Jenkins, David 'Brother' Frankson, and Chuck Frankson.

In Lieu of flowers, the family suggests Memorial Contributions be sent to Olivia Volunteer Fire Department or First United Methodist Church of Palacios.

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

Victoria Advocate, March 22, 2016
 

Earl Simpson

Bean Prairie--Nov. 4--Mrs. Andy Lowe has just received a letter from her sister, Mrs. Virgil Simpson, of South Texas, bearing the sad news of the death of her brother-in-law, Earl Simpson. The cause of his death was Spanish influenza. He was in I____ when taken sick, and was, as captain of a company, making preparations to start to France. A few years ago the family of this young man lived among us, and will be remembered by many in different parts of the county for their sterling qualities and intellectual attainments. Mr. Earl was trained as a Civil Engineer in the University of Texas.

Jacksboro Gazette, Thursday, November 7, 1918
 

Raymond Lee Sims

Raymond Lee Sims, 76, of Edna, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007. He was born in Mercedes, to the late Roscoe Lee and Elsie Bohn Sims.

Raymond is survived by his wife, Louise Sims of Edna; son, Mike Sims and wife Darlah of Victoria; daughters, Karen and husband Buster Chase of Edna, Teresa and husband Edwin Clifton of Edna; grandchildren, Mitchell Chase and wife Stacie of Santo, Ryan Sims of Victoria, Shelley Chase, Wesley and Lance Clifton all of Edna.

He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, and one brother.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, August 6, in the Memory Gardens of Edna Cemetery with the Rev. Mitchell Chase officiating.

Arrangements under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home, 361-782-2221.

Victoria Advocate, August 6, 2007
 

Drusilla Lee Austin Singleton

WHARTON- Drusilla Lee Austin Singleton, 89, of Wharton, formerly of Edna, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 31, 2013 after an extended illness.  A service of thanksgiving to God for the life of this beloved godly woman will be held on Thursday at the Abell Street Church of Christ, Wharton at 10:30 a.m. with Sherrell Speer officiating and internment at the Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna at 2:00 p.m.

Drusilla was born November 11, 1923 in Beeville, Texas, one of three children born to Oscar Price Austin, Sr. and Tera Ophelia Bell Austin.

Drusilla was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother to her family. She was a kind-hearted person and lovingly supportive of her family and their activities. She and "Gramps" spent many precious hours in the stands watching volleyball, baseball, basketball, or attending golf tournaments or dance recitals, making memories for the great grandchildren just as they had for their grandchildren.

She was a member of Robinson Street Church of Christ in Edna and was a Sunday school teacher for many years. After her move to Wharton, she attended the Abell Street Church of Christ. Early in the 1960s, Drusilla obtained her degree as a LVN and spent the majority of her nursing career at Ganado Memorial Hospital, specializing in surgery.

Loved ones who remain are her six children; daughters Diana Cosper and husband, John of Wharton, Wanda Bonnot and husband, Carlos, of Wharton; sons Michael Singleton and wife Carole, of Pinehurst, North Carolina, Milton Singleton of Beaumont, California, Oscar Singleton and wife, Carol of Weatherford, Texas, and Ernest Singleton, Jr. of South Padre Island, Texas. Also surviving her are her sister Rebekah Jaap of Dickinson, Texas and brother Oscar Price Austin, Jr. and wife, Pat of San Antonio, Texas; 18 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren, 4 great, great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers are Shane Bonnot, Joby Bonnot, Clayton Bonnot, Billy Heimann, Jason Singleton, Jimmy Allen, Riley Webb, Brian English, Mike Lee, Maury Singleton, Kevin Singleton, David Singleton and Ben Singleton.

The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude for the compassionate, tender- loving care given during the final few months of her life by her caregiver, Hope S. Cerillo.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Abell Street Church of Christ, P. O. Box 790, Wharton, TX 77488 or the American Cancer Society.

Internment at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna. Funeral services are under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home, 979-532-3410

Victoria Advocate, April 3, 2013
 

Ernest E. Skarpa, 93, of Ganado, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019, he was born on Wednesday, December 16, 1925 in Ganado to William and Annie Skarpa. After Ernest graduated from Ganado High School in 1944, he chose to serve our country, and joined the U.S. Army during WWII in July of 1944 thru August of 1946, then went on to serve in the Army Reserves from 1946 thru 1949. In September 1947, Ernest married the love of his life; Bessie.

Ernest is survived by hiswife, his daughters; Linda Kallus and her husbandGene, Nancy Joost and her husband Robert "Bob", his five grandchildren; Chris Joost and his wife Brooke, Stacey Joost Stokes and her husband Jon, Kimberly Kallus Thomas and her husband Michael, Kristin Kallus Shoemaker and her husband Mark, and Kelli Kallus Halepeska and her husband Jonathan, his eleven Great-Grandchildren; Megan, Melissa and Michelle Joost, Kathryn and Hannah Stokes, Aiden and Logan Thomas, Reid and Elly Shoemaker, Reagan and Rylie Halepeska. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother's Herman and Jerry Skarpa and sister; Emilee Skarpa Heitman,

There will be a visitation on Friday, November 22, 2019 beginning at 9:00 am, followed by the Funeral Service at 10:00 am at First Baptist Church of Ganado with Pastor Ryan Carpenter officiating. Interment will follow at Ganado City Cemetery with Military Honors being provided by Ganado VFW Post #346. Services have been entrusted to Russell Todish of Ganado Funeral Home, 800 S. Third Street, Ganado, TX 77962, 361-771-2120.

Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, Texas & Jackson County Herald-Tribune, November 27, 2019
 

Margaret Migl Sklar

Our dear sweet mother, grandmother, sister, and friend earned her heavenly wings January 1, 2020 at the age of 97.     

Margaret Migl Sklar was born on December 12, 1922 in Yoakum, Texas to Rudolph and Mary Mikeska Migl. She married Ira Charles Sklar July 5, 1943. They were blessed with three children: daughter Gloria Koop (Lesley); sons Darrell Sklar -grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren.     

Margaret was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Inez. She was also a member of Lutheran Church Women.       

She is survived by sons Darrell and Ira Charles Sklar Jr. and sisters Lorene Howell and Marilyn Kerr.     

She was preceded in death by her parents Rudolph and Mary Migl, husband Ira Sklar, daughter Gloria Koop, granddaughter Steffany Sklar, sister Alice Kornfuhrer, and brothers Rudy, Otto, George, Richard, Marvin, Ervin, Eugene, and Oscar Migl.     

Margaret grew up in a farming family and was married to a farmer for 63 years. She was a loving and caring grandmother who was sure to give her grandchildren anything they wanted. If you were lucky enough to sit at a dinner table and partake in Margaret’s tasty cuisine, you hit the jackpot! She was an outstanding cook and passed on her cooking techniques to anyone who asked; although, the results were never as good as hers.     

Throughout her life, her strong faith and love of God carried through times of sorrow and happiness. Our memories will be cherished forever, and she will be greatly missed.     Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 5, 2020 from 5 to 7 p.m., in the Oaklawn Funeral Home of Edna. Funeral Service will begin at 10 a.m., Monday, January 6, also in the Oaklawn Funeral Home of Edna. Interment will follow in the Memory Gardens Cemetery of Edna.   

 In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Emmanuel Lutheran Building Fund, P.O. Box 309, Inez, Texas 77968; Steffany Sklar ICA Scholarship, P.O. Box 1168, Lockhart, Texas 78644; Crown Hospice, 1101 E. Salem Rd., Ste. A, Victoria, Texas 77904; or Donor’s Choice.

Pallbearers are Lance Koop, Shane Sklar, Trey Sklar, Clinton Hicks, Michael Rusk, Keith Orsak, Jerome Rozsypal, and Zane Johnson.

Honorary pallbearers are Leah Hicks, Ronda Rusk, Michele Orsak, Brittany Rozsypal, Shaye Johnson, Jenna Sklar, Melissa Koop, Jill Sklar, and Lindsey Sklar.     Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna 361-782-2221.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, January 8, 2020
 

Steffany Lynn Sklar

Steffany Lynn Sklar was born August 10, 1982 in Fort Worth, Texas. She died at the age of 19, February 15, 2002.

She is survived by her parents Darrell and Mary of Edna, Texas, and a brother, Shane of Austin, Texas, paternal grandparents Ira and Margaret Sklar of Edna, and maternal grandparents Nellie Gregorcyk and the late Lonnie Gregorcyk of Goliad, Texas.

She graduated from Edna High School May of 2001. She was a first-year student at Texas State Technical College in Waco, Texas. Steffany was a beautiful loving trusting young woman, who always greeted friends with a big smile and a great big hug.

She loved to water ski, ride horses, and she had a great passion for country music and dancing. Being with family and friends was always a highlight for Steffany and she brought joy and love to all who knew her.

Visitation will be at Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna Sunday, February 23rd from 5 to 7 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. Funeral services will be at St. Agnes Catholic Church 10 a.m. Monday February 24th with Rev. Msgr. Michael O'Shaughnessy officiating. Interment will be held at Memory Gardens in Edna.

Memorials may be made to The Gladney Fund, 2300 Hemphill, Fort Worth, Tx. 76110 or The Independent Cattlemen's Association of Texas Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 1168, Lockhart, Texas 78644-1168.

Pallbearers: Trey Sklar, Patrick Andel, Wayne Kucera, Wayne Hunt, Doug Anders, Lesley Koop, Ray Cracknell, and Tim Ressman.

Honorary: Shaye Peagler, Gary Greathouse, Lance Koop, Dick Ottis, Larry Waits, Kenneth Land, Jesse Hunt, Tommy Hermes.

Victoria Advocate, February 24, 2002
 

Helen Marie Skrehot

Helen Marie Skrehot, 79, of Edna passed away Monday, Nov. 10, 2014. Helen was born on Sept. 12, 1935 in Shiner to the late Edmund and Indianola Schroeder Boehl.

Helen is survived by her children, Susie Shefcik, Barbara Pamplin, Sharon Dean, Jeannie Greathouse, and Gary Brown and James Skrehot. She is also survived by a sister, Dorothy Vancura; brother, Quinton Boehl; and 20 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Beverly Gerald and brothers, Dennis and Weldon Boehl.

A memorial service was held at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 504 Dugger St., Edna with Rev. Andrew Schroer officiating.

Services are under the direction of Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen St., 361-782-2152.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, November 19, 2014
 

Charles 'Chuck' Martin Slavik, Jr.

EDNA - Charles "Chuck" Martin Slavik, Jr., 73, of Edna was welcomed in The Kingdom of Heaven on Sunday, June 18, 2017. Chuck was born in Columbus, TX on Sunday, January 9, 1944 to Charles Slavik, Sr. and Emma Lichnovsky Slavik. Chuck was a wonderful athlete in high school, he was in track, and was also captain of the football team, he was class president and student council president along with being Mr. Cowboy. After he graduated from Edna High School, he continued his education. He received his BA in accounting from The University of Texas at Austin and his Doctoral of Jurisprudence from The University of Texas at Austin Law School.

Chuck lived with his second family for many years. he was loved dearly by all of them!

Chuck is preceded in death by his parents; Charles M. Slavik, Sr. and Emma Lichnovsky Slavik, his Aunts; Gladys Collins and Isabel Martin and his Uncle William 'Bill' Lichnovsky.

A memorial Service for Chuck will be held on Saturday, June 24, 2017 beginning at 12:noon until 6:pm at 41 Private Road 1231 Edna, TX 77957.

'I KNOW FOR CERTAIN THAT WE NEVER LOSE THE PEOPLE WE LOVE, EVEN TO DEATH'

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

Victoria Advocate, June 21, 2017
 

John Allen Slay

John Allen Slay, of Inez, left our world to be with his maker on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015 at the age of 79. He was born in Raymondville on June 5, 1936, to the late Elmer Slay and Clara Slay. The family settled in Sweeny in the 1940’s.

John was a 1954 graduate of Sweeny High School and briefly attended The University of Texas, He was a die-hard Longhorn and Texans fan. He loved all sports and made sure to attend all his grandchildren’s sporting events. He was a Ganado Indian and El Campo Ricebird fan.

John married the love of his life, Deloris Shutt Slay, on March 23, 1958. He worked for Missouri Pacific Railroad for 12 years, then hired on with Phillips Petro Company and settled in Sweeny. After leaving Phillips in the late 1970’s. He owned and operated The Western Auto Store in Sweeny. John was involved in many organizations. He served as President of the Lions Club, Jaycees and the Sweeny Chamber of Commerce while also serving on the Sweeny Hospital Board. In 1982, he and Deloris moved to Inez. He kept busy with various jobs including making wooden crafts for a business his niece created.

John is preceded in death by both parents; sister, Billie Beverly, baby sister, Shirley Ann Slay and brother, Louis Slay.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, Dec. 27, from 1-3 p.m. with a funeral service to begin at 3 p.m., in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel in Edna. Burial to follow in the Memory Gardens Cemetery of Edna. Chaplain Larry Green will be officiating.

The family would like to give a special Thank You to Hospice of South Texas for their loving tender care. Memorials may be made to Hospice of South Texas, 605 E. Locust Ave., Victoria, Texas, 77901 or First United Methodist Church of Telferner.

Pallbearers will be Cody Engelmohr, Brady Engelmohr, Clint Kruppa, Judge Beverly, Raymond Born and Clifford Born.

Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221.

Oaklawn Funeral Home
 

Danny Lee Skotnik, formerly of Jackson County, passed away Sunday March 8, 2020. Visitation will be Thursday March 12, 2020 from 10:00 am till 11:30 am at the Ganado Funeral Home. At 11:30 am we will go to the Ganado Cemetery for graveside services.

Slavik Funeral Home
 

Claford Mack Smith

Claford Mack Smith was born on Aug. 11, 1926, in Crosbyton, to the late Tandy and Etha Jackson Smith. He passed away at his home in Edna on Dec. 27, 2009, at the age of 83.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his only brother, C. L. Smith.

He graduated form Crosbyton High School in 1944 and joined the U.S. Navy after graduation and served aboard the Attack Transport USS Rawlins. He was honorably discharged in 1946. He was retired from Mobil Oil Company in 1987.

He is survived by his wife, JoAnn Harder Smith, of 59 years; sons, Tommy of Edna and Russell of Victoria; three grandchildren, James Smith, Ashley Smith and Alysha Smith; one great-grandson, Ryder Smith.

Graveside services will be held on Dec. 29, 2009, at 2 p.m. in the Memory Gardens of Edna Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Jimmy Smith, Richard Smith, Randy Smith, Jack Smith, Mike Smith and Chester Trees.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of South Texas, 605 E. Locust, Victoria, Texas 77902.

Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home, 361-782-2221.

Victoria Advocate, December 26, 2009
 

John Joseph "Joe" Smith, Jr.

EDNA - John Joseph "Joe" Smith, Jr., 95, of Edna, was called to his heavenly home on Friday, Nov. 18, 2011 of multiple health problems. He was born Feb. 16, 1916 in Cleburne to the late Joe and Ciddie Head Smith.

He proudly served his country in the Navy during WWII. He was trained at Cabaness Air Field in Corpus Christi as an airplane mechanic. He was transferred to Pasco, Wash., then Walla Walla, Wash., and then shipped to Guam. Serving time there he earned a commissioned officer rating and returned home aboard the USS Hermitage as a chief aviation machinist, among 5728 Navy and Army personnel from the Pacific. He retired from United Gas Pipeline after 40 years of service as head of communication and corrosion department. He was also a deacon, later emeritus deacon of the First Baptist Church of Edna. Over the years his church activities included Sunday School superintendent, teaching the men's class, Training Union, song leader, mentored the Royal Ambassadors, and a vivid counselor in the jail ministry. He, with the help of trusted inmates, maintained Shelby Park and Industrial Baseball Park. He also mowed yards for known widows. His motto was "A stranger is a friend whom you haven't met yet !" His favorite hobbies were gardening and being with his grand-children and great-grandchildren. He was a devoted servant of the Lord, a man of tremendous strength and character, whose word was his bond. He will be greatly missed by all who had the privilege to have known him.

He is survived by his first love and wife of 69 years, Katie Simcik Smith; daughters, Kathie Taylor and husband Ronnie of Edna, Rona Hunt and husband Tilman, Jr., of LaWard; sisters, Mary M. Smith of Tyler, Dorothy McCreary and husband Bobby of Tyler; brothers, Don Smith and wife Peggy of Mineola, Glenn Smith and wife Martha of Dallas, Lamar Smith and wife Beverly of Ft. Worth; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Bobby and Everette Smith; and an infant baby sister.

Visitation will be 6 - 8 p.m. Sunday Nov. 20, 2011 at Slavik Funeral Home in Edna. Funeral Services will begin at 2 p.m. on Monday Nov. 21, 2011 at First Baptist Church in Edna, with Brother J.V. Helms and Robert Krause officiating. Interment will be private at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Edna.

Pallbearers: grandsons and great-grandsons, Hunter, Heath, Hayden, and Klayton Karl, Cody Brown, Christopher and Lee Lemons. Honorary pallbearers: fellow deacons, Cody Glover, Emil Gonzales, Joe Olle, and Eddie Hajek.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Accolade Hospice, 222 W. Grand, Yoakum, 77995 or First Baptist Church, 309 S. Cottonwood St., Edna, or donor's choice.

Services under the direction of Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen St., Edna, 361-782-2152.

Victoria Advocate, November 19, 2011
 

Services Held For Edna High Teacher - Marian Nadine Smith

Marian Nadine Smith, 43, an English teacher for the past eight years in the Edna High School, died Thursday, August 11, in a local hospital.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Saturday, August 13, at the Edna Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Richard Stone officiating. Burial was in Edna Memory Gardens under direction of Slavik Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that friends who desire make donations in her name to the Edna Hospital for laboratory equipment for heart patients.

Mrs. Smith was born Jun 22, 1934 in Baker, Ore., and had lived in Jackson County since 1961. She had been an English teacher in Edna High School several years. She was a deacon of the Edna Presbyterian Church, and had been a Sunday school teacher since she was 15. She was a registered medical technician, and a member of the Chi Omega and Delta Kappa Gamma Chi sororities. Mrs. Smith was an honor graduate from Auburn University.

Surviving are her husband, Jack L. Smith of Edna; two daughters, Linda and Carolyn of Edna; her mother, Mrs. Benjamin Keist, a sister, Cecilia K. Boyce and a brother, Noble H. Keist, all of Portland, Ore.

Pallbearers will be Jon Poole, Bill Smith, Guy Barnes, Floyd Underwood, Luther Hamilton and Fred Eklund.

Victoria Advocate, August 12, 1977
 

Homer Walter Spree

Homer Walter Spree, 80, passed away  Nov. 1, 2011. He was born June 9, 1931 in Jackson County, TX. He served in the U.S. Air Force in the 136th Air Craft Control and Wing Squadron, with the 503rd Air Defense Group Headquarters During the Korean War. He loved fishing and hunting with his family and singing in the church choir.

He is survived by his wife, Lola Southers Spree; daughter, Marsha Renee Spree; sons, Delton Grant Spree, Leonard Myxon Spree; sisters Irene Huseman and Eleanor Meador; grandchildren, Dustin, Ashley, Shanna Spree; great-grandchildren, Katie and Michael Spree, along with numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Elmer and Bessie Spree; sister, Edna Erhardt; brother, Myron Spree.

Visitation was Nov. 3 from 6 - 8 p. m. at Slavik Funeral Home, Edna. Funeral Services were Nov. 4, 2011 at 10:30 a. m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Edna, officiated by Rev. Andrew Schroer.. Burial was at Memory Gardens in Edna.

Pallbearers were nephews Dustin Spree, Paul Spree, Alton McCurry, James Byler, Mike Griffith, Van Meador and alternates Dewayne Griffith and Chris Harrell.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Redeemer Lutheran Church Building Fund.

Arrangements under the direction of Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, November 9, 2011
 

Martha A. Spree

EDNA - Martha A. Spree, 85, of Edna, passed away Tuesday April 1, 2014, at her home surround by her loving family.

Martha is survived by her daughters, Alica Mobley, Lavona Wilfong, Shelia Posey,Ella Sanchez and Mary Canales, also a brother Johnny Rutherford, twelve grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and thirteen great-great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death are her parents, husband, Myron Spree, sister, Louverie Foust and a brother Horace Rutherford.

Visitation will be Friday April 4, 2014 at 10:00 a. m., at the Redeemer Lutheran Church, in Edna. Services will be held at 11:00 am, with Rev. Andrew Schroer officiating.

The family request that contributions be given to the family to help defray funeral expenses.

Services under the direction of Slavik Funeral Home, 209 N. Allen St., 361-782-2152.

Victoria Advocate, April 3, 2014
 

Edna Stanford

Edna Stanford, 98, of Ganado, Texas went to be with the Lord on January 23, 2020. She was born on April 3, 1921, in Yoakum, Texas, to the late Henry Eddie Janssen and Augusta Gerjes Janssen.     

Edna is survived by her daughter, Jenice Williamson; granddaughter, Courtney Hudgins (Neil); grandson, Ruxton Williamson III; sister, Velma Howard; great-granchildren, Audrey Kate and Brady Hudgins; nieces and nephews, Billy and Raunda Janssen, Elgin and Cecile Janssen, Gary Janssen, Timmy Janssen, Gwen Quinn, Barbara and Jack Stagner, Cindy and Frank Manahan, and Carolyn and Mike Squier.     

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Marshall Stanford, her sister, Evelyn Stojanik; her brothers, Alfred Janssen, Walter Janssen, and Ernest Janssen.     Visitation was from 10 a.m. to noon, on Monday, January 27, in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel in Edna. A graveside service immediately followed at the Ganado City Cemetery.     

Pallbearers were Elgin Janssen, Billy Janssen, Timmy Janssen, Jack Stagner, Ruxton Williamson III, and Russell Hahn. Honorary pallbearers are Ken Kainer, Courtney and Neil Hudgins, Gilbert Rodriguez, Peggy and RH Roades, Audrey Kate and Brady Hudgins.   

 In lieu of flowers, Memorials may be made to donor’s choice.     

Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna 361-782-2221.

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, January 29, 2020
 

Wanda Rowell Stanley

Bay City Tribune, April 9, 2017
 

Joyce Marie Braddock Storz

EDNA - Joyce Marie Braddock Storz, of Edna, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2013, at the age of 69. She was born August 7, 1943, in Ganado, to the late Tom Henry and Ada Brothers Braddock.

Joyce loved her cats, sewing and her Dallas Cowboys. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother and she will be missed dearly.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years, William Andrew Storz of Edna; son, Billy Storz and his wife Melissa of Edna; sister, Barbara Blanchard of Marble Falls; brother, Larry Braddock and his wife Sue of Cedar Park; grandson, Andrew Remington Storz and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother in law, Don Blanchard.

Visitation will be Thursday, April 4, 2013, 5-7 pm, at Oaklawn Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Friday, April 5, 2013, also at Oaklawn Funeral Home. Burial will follow service at the Memory Gardens of Edna Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Billy Storz, David A. Storz, Rusty Johnson, Duane Muncrief, Curtis Creamer and Andy Janca.

Honorary pallbearers are, Jerry Storz, Larry Braddock, Larry Blanchard and her grandson, Andrew Remington Storz.

The family would also like to give a special thanks to, Norma Fielder, Becky Stary and Ethel Matejek for all their love and support.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to, Happy Tails Animal Shelter, PO Box 1305 Edna, Texas 77957.

Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221.

Victoria Advocate, April 3, 2013
 

Bruce Milby Strane
October 13, 1927 - January 17, 2020

Jackson County Herald-Tribune, January 22, 2020