Linda Skarpa Kallus
October 14, 1948 – August 31, 2026

Linda Skarpa Kallus, age 77, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 31, 2026. She was born on October 14, 1948, in Pasadena, Texas, and was the oldest daughter of Ernest and Bessie
Skarpa. She was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister, and grandmother.

Linda graduated from Ganado High School in 1967 and went on to earn her associate degree from Wharton County Junior College. She worked at the bank for many years, where she was
known for her dedication and friendly nature.

On August 3, 1974, Linda married the love of her life, Eugene Kallus. Together, they built their life and raised their family in Edna, Texas.

Linda had a natural artistic ability and found great joy in painting. She loved putting her creativity onto canvas and sharing the beauty she saw through her artwork. Painting was more than a hobby for Linda; it was a special way she expressed herself and brought joy to those around her. Her artistic spirit and the beautiful things she created will remain a treasured part of her memory.

Linda’s greatest joy was her family. She treasured the time spent with her husband, daughters, grandchildren, and loved ones. She will be remembered for her loving heart, creativity, strength,
and the many special memories she created with the people she loved most.

Linda was preceded in death by her father, Ernest Skarpa.

She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Eugene Kallus; her mother, Bessie Skarpa; her sister, Nancy Joost(Robert); her three daughters, Kimberly Thomas(Michael), Kristin
Shoemaker(Mark), and Kelli Halepeska(Jonathan); and her six beloved grandchildren.

Linda leaves behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a family who will carry her love with them always.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Edna, Texas. Visitation will begin at 8:30 a.m., followed by the recitation of the Rosary at 9:30
a.m. and Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow at Memory Gardens.

Linda’s life was a beautiful canvas filled with love, family, creativity, and memories. Though she is no longer here to hold a paintbrush, the love she painted into the lives of her family and friends
will remain forever.

Services are entrusted to the Todish family of Slavik & Ganado Funeral Homes.

Slavik & Ganado Funeral Homes
 

Edward E. Kocian

BLOOMINGTON Edward E. Kocian, lifetime Bloomington resident, a Catholic, businessman, cattleman, and retired volunteer Bloomington fire chief died Friday, June 27, 2008. He died from complications of a massive stroke that he suffered in November 2003. Since that time he has resided in a nursing facility in the Houston area.

Edward Kocian will be remembered as a founding member and avid supporter of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Bloomington. A lifetime Catholic of Czech descent, Eddie believed in God, family, friends, volunteering, looking after those who needed assistance, and long work days.

Eddie was born in Beasley near Rosenberg on Oct. 13, 1922. He was raised in a traditional Czech home. Ed was the youngest of five children born to Veronica Sklar and Joseph Kocian. The family moved to Bloomington when the city had a chamber of commerce, saloons, a bank, drug stores, bakeries, meat markets, and bottling works. The Kocian family resided on a farm on Chocolate Bayou between Placedo and Bloomington.

Kocian began school without command of the English language. He only spoke Czech, the language of his parents and grandparents. He graduated from Bloomington High School (BHS) as a basketball star, track star, and a mathematics whiz. He only played on year in football (BHS first football team) and the first game he played in 1940 was the first game he had ever seen.

He excelled in agricultural classes and received certificates of merit from the Texas Association of FFA. The farm-reared boy won first place at Victoria County UIL meets in high jump, mile run, 440 yard dash, broad jump, and arithmetic between 1937-1941. Eddie's favorite sport was basketball and the 1941 BHS team (Class B) went to State. Years later, he was appointed grand marshal of the BHS Homecoming Parade.

Eddie worked at Magnolia Camp in Vanderbilt and then enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force in October 1942 during WWII. He was awarded many medals and citations during his almost four years of active duty on Matagorda Peninsula, the west coast, Pearl Harbor, and the majority of his service time was spent in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands. An expert swimmer, he was also a sharpshooter with a .45 and carbine. He managed the NCO club in his spare time. The WWII veteran and aircraft mechanic stayed in the Air Force Reserve and after 21 years of service, he retired as a master sergeant. His eagle eye won him a commendation from the Air Defense Command for voluntary and faithful service in the Ground Observer Corps and life membership in the Air Defense Team.

Edward married Dorothy Volek, his wife of 62 years, in June 1946. At that time Eddie went to work for Dow Chemical in Freeport and then returned to Bloomington in 1947 to buy 1/3 interest in the service garage. He later would acquire full ownership of the garage. In 1986 he sold the service garage and worked in area plants including BP, DuPont, and Carbide.

During his ownership of the service garage, Ed was the Bloomington Volunteer Fire Department fire chief. He used his business telephone (#13) as the fire department number. He was one of the few people available during regular business hours to answer the fire calls.

Eddie and Jim Skarda lead a group that raised $2,200 in 1949 to bring Bloomington its first paved street. Being a dedicated citizen, Eddie found time to serve 17 years as a reserve peace officer under Sheriffs Crawford and Marshall.

As a member of the Bloomington Lions Club in 1948, Eddie was one of five organizers to raise $1,200 to establish the BVFD. The other organizers were A.H. Hodde, Rex Davis, L.C. Black, and Raymond Bundick. Eddie was elected fire chief. BVFD bought a truck and built a station where the present day water office is located.

As the first fire chief he was a leader in building the current BVFD fire station. In 1960, the State of Texas awarded a charter to BVFD. Kocian was instrumental in securing an ambulance for BVFD in 1963. Chief Kocian was proud of all the fire equipment the department had purchased in a timely manner. The equipment acquisitions were obtained with the help of community and county commissioners Pat Moore, Joe Stubbs, and Guthrie Sklar. Kocian served as fire chief for 32 years; he retired as chief in 1980. In 2004 Kocian was recognized for his 56 years of service to the Bloomington Volunteer Fire Department. The current station bears his name.

Kocian's church activities at St. Patrick's included chairman of the annual Bazaar for many years, president and charter member of the Holy Name Society, president of St. Vincent De Paul Society, head usher, CYO adult leader, chairman of the Building Board that built St. Patrick's Church in 1960 and St. Patrick's Memorial Hall in 1975, and a member of the Parish Council. Kocian was also a member of the Parish Financial Board, a Eucharistic minister, and a member and first treasurer of the Knights of Columbus. In 1974 Kocian was presented the Archbishop Furey Award for dedicated service to church and community. He received an apostolic blessing from Pope John Paul II.

Eddie also served as president of the Lions Club and six years as director of the Bloomington Water District.

In 1972, Eddie was recognized by the Lions Club for his faithful service to the community. BVFD members awarded him a plaque in 1972 for dedication to service as fire chief since 1948.

The annual BVFD country and western shows, the circus shows in Bloomington, the dumping grounds, and Santa Claus visits at BVFD are credited to Eddie's ingenuity. For many years Ed was the only one and later one of the few who answered fire and ambulance calls day, night, holidays, and weekends. Eddie lived a good life filled with generosity, good deeds, and a dedication to his Catholic faith. He had a deep love and reverence for the church and its history and traditions. He loved the Lord and took pride in his stewardship of the earth and what he could grow and produce. He was more rancher than farmer, yet considered one to be an intrinsic part of the other. He leaves behind a family who reflects and carries forth his love of family, his service to the Lord, his caring and support for his fellow human beings, his work ethic that knows a job is not an 8 to 5 endeavor, but a task to be completed however long it takes. He leaves his family a pride in self and a pride in workmanship; courage that accepts all things, whether good or bad; and an inner strength to stand again after a short coming or failure, thus continuing on the Lord's journey until we are called home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Veronica and Joseph Kocian; his brother, Victor Kocian; and his three sisters, Alma Brandi, Leona Jurena, and Hilda Ahlstrom.

His survivors include his loving and devoted wife of 62 years, Dorothy Volek Kocian; his four daughters: Linda Krauskopf and husband Kenny of Alvin, and children, Craig Edward and wife Angela, Lisa and Blake Edward; Joyce K. Covington and husband Felix of Brenham, daughters, Stacy and Paula, and granddaughters, Kelsey and Kirsten; Mary Jane Spoonemore and husband and husband Terry of Seadrift, daughters, Michelle and Nicole and husband Charlie; and Monica Watkins and husband Steve of Alvin and children, Jessica and Gregory. Numerous nieces and nephews and extended family also survive him. He was blessed with many lifetime friends. The family especially remembers Edward's longtime special caregivers, Deborah Kelly and Annette Hatchette who worked weekdays and holidays. Sitters, Helen Baker, Connie Villigrin, and Terry Furlaw worked weekends. The time you spent with Dad was always a peaceful, loving, and caring journey for all of us. You will always be in our prayers and thoughts.

A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at Colonial Funeral Home. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 30 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Bloomington with the Rev. Ty Bazar officiating. Also officiating will be former pastors of St. Patrick's: The Rev. Jacinto Olguin, pastor of Blessed Sacrament Church, Laredo; the Rev. Gerry Cernoch, Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Bay City; and Monsignor Harold, pastor of Our Lady of Victory Cathedral, Victoria. Interment will follow in St. Theresa's Catholic Cemetery in La Salle.

Pallbearers will be grandsons: Craig Edward Krauskopf, Blake Edward Krauskopf, and Gregory Watkins; and nephews: Frankie Jelinek, Raymond Brandl, and Joe Kocian.

Honorary pallbearers will be: members of the Knights of Columbus, Holy Name Society, St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Bloomington Fire Department, Joe Cesak, Frank Targac, Jim Burns, O.C. Mike, Thedo Wells, Vincik families, Sklar families, John Sharp, Joe Oliver, Mateo and Antonia Quintanilla, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Memorials may be given to St. Patrick's Catholic Church Building Fund, Post Office Box 2122, Bloomington, Texas 77951; the Bloomington Fire Department, Post Office Box 2125, Bloomington, Texas 77951; or a charity of your choice.

The family wishes to express their deepest appreciation for the kindness and love extended to our loved on. Your visits, cards, flowers, prayers, and telephone calls were a comfort and source of joy through the years.

Funeral services are under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home, 1801 East Red River Drive, Victoria, 361-578-3535.

Victoria Advocate, June 29, 2008
 

Annie Kokes

LA SALLE -- Funeral services for Annie Katherine! Kokes, 82, of Hillje, a former La Salle resident, will be held at 10 a. m. Monday from the La Salle Catholic Church with the Rev. Wallis Stiles officiating. Rosary will be recited at 8:15 p.m. Sunday at the church. Burial will be in the La Salle Cemetery under direction of the Slavik Funeral Home of Edna.

Mrs. Kokes was born May 8, 1892, in Poland, and had lived. La Salle for 39 years. She was member of the St. Theresa Altar Society and the KJZT Lodge. She died Friday in an El Campo hospital.

She was the widow of the late Joe F. Kokes.

Surviving are five daughters Mrs. Joe Kusak and Mrs. Joe Vincik of La Salle, Mrs. Donavon White of Bloomington, Mrs. Robert Billings of Houston and Mrs. Edward Shijka of Saginaw, Mich.; three sons, Edward of La Salle, Frank of San Antonio and Joseph of Saginaw, Mich.; and 22 grandchildren and 35 great- grandchildren.

Victoria Advocate, December 7, 1974
 

Frank Emil Kokes

SAN ANTONIO -- Frank Emil Kokes, 78, of San Antonio and formerly of Jackson County, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 1998.

He was born Nov. 14, 1919, in Cameron to the late Joseph F. and Anna Hodyis Kokes. He was an independent custodian and a Catholic.

Survivors: sisters, Vlasta White of Victoria, Agnes Vincik and Emily Kusak, both of LaSalle, Frances Billings of Houston and Mary Shijka of Cadillac, Mich; and brother, Eddie Kokes of Vanderbilt.

Preceded in death by: sister, Anne McDonald; and brothers, Joe Kokes and John Kokes

A rosary will be recited at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at LaSalle Catholic Church.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church, the Rev. Jim Deconson officiating.

Burial will be at LaSalle Catholic Cemetery. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152.

Victoria Advocate, January 13, 1998
 

John Kokes Buried Saturday

Funeral services were held Saturday at 8:30 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church at Inez for John P. Kokes. a well known young man of the La Salle community, who lost his life in an automobile accident Wednesday night of last week. Burial was the LaSalle Catholic Cemetery.

The pallbearers were: Alfred Vincik, Frankie Korenek, Victor Rozsypal, Anton Rozsypal, Jerry Roszypal, and Jim Sembera.

Flowers girls and boys as were follows: Doris Kolar, Margie Skrlar. Irene Chada, Dolorous Sablatura, Shirley Reininger, Jeanette Kolar, Charlotte Schattel, Hermina Novak and Annie Chlastak, and Benjamin Sembera, Franklin Sembera, George Fojtik, Robert Gerik. Glen Leissner, Gail Reininger, Clarence Kolar, and Clarence Hollas

John Kolar was born January 27th, 1924 at Beasley, Texas, and died as the result of a car wreck June 16th, 1949.

He entered the services of the U. S. Army August 3, 1944, and was oversea from January, 1945 to Oct. 1945. He was discharged from the service February 21, 1946.

Deceased is survived by his mother, Mrs. Anna Kokes of La Salle; three brothers, Eddie of La Salle, Frank of Victoria, Texas, and Joe of Saginaw, Mich.; also six sisters: Mrs. Emilie Kusak, Annie McDonald of La Salle, Mary Shijka, Saginaw, Mich., Agnes Vincik of Las Vegas, Nevada, Vlasta White of Bloomington, Texas and Frances Kokes of La Salle.

Edna Weekly Herald, June 23, 1949

Car Wreck On Highway 59 West of Edna Last Night Took Two Lives

Jackson County's first fatal wreck of 1949 took the lives of two young people last night about 12:00 o'clock when a 1949 Mercury sedan and 1941 Buick coupe crashed on the Edna-Victoria Highway, a mile and a half west of El Toro.

Miss LaVerne Browning, aged 18, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Browning of Edna was instantly killed, and Johnnie Kokes, age 25 of La Salle, was injured fatally and died shortly after being taken to a Victoria hospital.

Injured were Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Priest of Victoria. Mrs. Priest. age 26, was severely injured, but hopes are entertained for her recovery. Her husband, age 36, sustained painful bruises and cuts, but was not seriously injured. They were riding in the Buick and were going toward Victoria.

Highway Patrolman F. H. Byrne informed the Herald this morning that from statements taken from Mr. Priest and others, it seems the car driven by Kokes had attempted to pass another car, and seeing the Priest car approaching from the opposite direction, pulled in behind a car traveling in the same direction, and his car wheel got off the highway, and in attempting to get back on the highway, he pulled the wheel too hard and his car went across the road and was struck about the center by the front of the Buick. The car in which the young people were riding was completely demolished. The Priest car was also badly damaged.

Kokes was thrown out of the car by the impact, but Miss Browning was wedged in the car, and it was necessary to call a wrecker to pull the door open so that her body could be removed.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gerjes of Edna took Mr. and Mrs. Priest to a Victoria hospital, but Kokes was so badly injured that the Slavik Funeral Home ambulance was called to convey him to the hospital. Mr. Slavik informed us that Kokes never regained consciousness and died about twenty minutes after reaching the hospital.

Funeral services for Miss Browning will be held at 2:00 p. m. tomorrow at the Slavik Funeral Home Chapel and interment will be in the Edna Cemetery.

The young lady was born and reared in Jackson County, and was a popular member of this year's graduating class of the Edna High School. She is survived by her parents; brother and sister, James and Wanda, and many other relatives.

Young Kokes is survived by his parents and several brothers and sisters. No arrangements have been made for his funeral pending arrival of relatives.

A traffic jam was caused by the wreck and Sheriff Lewis Watson, Deputy Ben Crabb, Nightwatchman Elmer Carroll and Patrolmen Byrne and C. K. Janer were busy for some time straightening it out.

Last night's wreck was the first in which anyone was killed in this county this year. Last year there were 15 traffic deaths in Jackson County. Much credit for the reduction in deaths on our highways must go to Patrolmen Byrne and Janer who have been stationed here since March, and the assistance given them by the sheriff's department.

Edna Weekly Herald, June 16, 1949
 

Beulah G. Kolar

LASALLE—Funeral services for Beulah G. Kolar, 79, of LaSalle will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Slavik Funeral Home chapel in Edna. The Rev. Russell Moon of First United Methodist Church will officiate.

Burial will be in the LaSalle Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Eugene, J. B. and Clarence Kolar; Freddie Kocurek, Lloyd Kulak and Bill Vallet.

Mrs. Kolar was born Aug. 24, 1903 in Rusk. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Kolar, in 1974.

Victoria Advocate, October 25, 1982
 

Eugene A. Kolar
September 28, 1922 - February 6, 2010

LA SALLE - Eugene A. Kolar, 87, of La Salle, passed away Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, in Edna. He was born Sept. 28, 1922, in Fort Bend County, to the late John and Annie Kolar. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. He was a resident of La Salle for 80 years and a longtime school board member for Industrial I.S.D. He was a farmer and a member of Elder Vanderbilt Presbyterian Church.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth Kolar; sons, Gary Kolar of Port Lavaca and Dennis Kolar of Victoria; sister, Leona Short of Corpus Christi; brother J.B. Kolar of La Salle; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Calvin Kolar; sister, Dorothy Mowrey.

Visitation was from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, at Slavik Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, at Edna Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Terry Bozarth officiating. Burial will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Lloyd Kulak, Brian Kolar, Michael Kolar, Wayne Gabrysch, Jerome Rozsypal, and Jerry Rozsypal.

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

Slavik Funeral Home
 

Henry Kolar

EDNA Funeral services for Henry Kolar, 85, of La Salle, who died Sunday evening in an Edna hospital, will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Slavik Funeral Home. The Rev. Gerard Cernoch will officiate.

Burial will follow in La Salle Catholic Cemetery.

A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home..

A resident of Jackson County since 1929, he was born March 12, 1904, in Sealy to the late John and Philomena Dybala Kolar. He was a retired farmer and a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church in La Salle. He married Wilma Gerrick Kolar July 25, 1930, in Edna.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Doris McNabb of Beeville and Sylvia Gentry of San Antonio; three sons, Clarence Kolar of La Salle, Raymond Kolar and Larry Kolar, both of Orange; a sister, Annie Vallet of Rosenberg; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

Victoria Advocate, July 18, 1989
 

Robert Kolar

LA SALLE - Funeral services for Robert Kolar, 67, of LaSalle will be held at 9:30a.m. Monday from the St. Theresa Catholic Church here, with Rev. Wallace Stiles officiating. Burial will be in the LaSalle Catholic Cemetery under direction of Slavik Funeral Home of Edna. Pallbearers will be Eugene, J. B. Clarence and Clavin Kolar, Freddie Kocurek and John Wallingford. Honorary pallbearers will be Daniel, Raymond, Larry and Warren Kolar and Maurice Gover Jr.

Mr. Kolar was a native of Sealy and came to this county in 1928. He died Friday at LaSalle.

Victoria Advocate, April 15, 1974

Gun Wound Fatal For LaSalle Man

LASALLE Funeral services will be held here Monday for Robert Kolar, 67, of LaSalle who was found dead with a gunshot wound Friday morning just off Farm Road 616, about one-half mile west of LaSalle.

Jackson County Sheriff Harvey Reynolds, who investigated, said the body was found about 9:30 a.m. by a nephew, Eugene Kolar, who noticed Kolar's car pulled off the road into the edge of a field. Reynolds said the body was lying in front of the car, and a .22 calibre rifle was nearby. The nephew notified authorities.

Justice of the Peace Charlie Sembera of Lasalle pronounced Kolar dead at the scene, and later ruled "death due to gunshot wound, probably self-inflicted." A Slavik ambulance was called.

A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at St. Theresa Catholic Church at LaSalle. Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday from the church, with the Rev. Wallace Stiles officiating. Burial will be in LaSalle Catholic Cemetery, under direction of Slavik Funeral Home of Edna.

Kolar was born April 26, 1906, at Sealy, and came to this county in 1928. A retired oil field employe, he was an Army veteran of World War II and a member of SPJST No. 153 of LaSalle. Friends said he had been in ill health for some time.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Beulah Kolar: two brothers, John and Henry of LaSalle; and two sisters, Mrs. Willie (Annie) Vallet of Rosenberg and Mrs. Lloyd (Millie) Huffman of Waco.

Victoria Advocate, April 13, 1974
 

Wilma Kolar

LASALLE - Wilma Kolar, 83, of LaSalle, died Sunday, Feb. 5, 1995. She was born Nov. 8, 1911, in West to the late Ludwig and Sophie Stephen Gerik. She was a homemaker and a member of St. There-i sa Catholic Church.

Survivors: daughters, Doris McNabb of Beeville and Sylvia Gentry of San Antonio; sons, Clarence Kolar of LaSalle, Raymond Kolar and Larry Kolar, both of Orange; brothers, Leonard Gerik of Kingsville and Robert Gerik of Bridge City; 15 grandchildren; ¦ and 19 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by husband,¦ Henry Kolar who died in July. Rosary: 7 p.m. tonight, St. Theresa Catholic Church.

Services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, St. Theresa Catholic Church, the Rev. Jesse Euristi officiating.

Burial: St. Theresa Catholic Cemetery, Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152.

Pallbearers: Donald McNabb, Michael McNabb, Randy Kolar Jeffrey Kolar, Scott Willis, and Mark Gentry.

Victoria Advocate, February 6, 1995
 

Elizabeth J. Koop

Edna – Elizabeth Johns Koop, 70, of Edna died in a Victoria hospital Monday following a lengthy illness.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Wednesday at Slavik Funeral Home chapel in Edna. The Rev. Joe Webb, pastor of First Baptist Church of Edna, will officiate.

Burial will follow at Memory Gardens of Edna.

Mrs. Koop was a native of Jackson County and was born Oct. 7, 1914. She was a retired housewife and member of the Baptist church.

Survivors include her mother, Ethel Hadley Johns of Edna; three daughters, Ethel Wake of Garland, Elizabeth Bayer of Floresville and Wanda Acheson of Bay City; two sons, Troy and “Obanion Quinn, both of Edna; 20 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Troy Lynn, Kerry, Robin and Eric Quinn, Bobby, Randy and Louis Wake and Larry Acheson Jr.

Victoria Advocate, November 20, 1984
 

Ewald Koop

Ewald Koop, 85, of Edna passed away May 24, 2011. He was born June 12, 1925, at his home in Koop Settlement to the late George and Caroline Kleim Koop. He was a rancher and owned his own maintainer business.  He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Dorothy Jacobs Koop; daughter, Kathy Land and husband, Kenneth; sons, Wayne Koop and wife, Linda, and Larry Koop and wife, Connie; sisters, Elnora Schubert, Natalie Crawford, Norris Fitzpatrick and Pearl Symmank; brothers, George Koop and James Koop Sr.; grandchildren, Mike and Dustin Smith, Chad Land, Amber Robles, Jamie Kinsfather, Ryan and Clayton Koop; and 10 great-grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Alice Roberson and Juanita Browning; brothers, Walter and Virgil Koop; and loving granddaughter, Stephanie Lambert.  Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2011, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Edna. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 27, 2011, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Pastor Paul Kaiser officiating. Interment will follow in Memory Gardens of Edna.  Pallbearers are Bobby Koop, Dee Fitzpatrick, Kenneth Koop, James Koop Jr., Timmy Jacobs and Rod Carlson.  Honorary pallbearers are his “Grandbabies”.  In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial donations be made to the Stephanie Koop-Lambert Children’s Memorial Scholarship Fund, 700 N. Wells, Edna, TX 77957.  Words of comfort may be shared with the family at rosewoodfuneralchapel.com.

Victoria Advocate online, May 24, 2011
 

Frank John Koop

Edna – Frank John Koop, 81, resident of Jackson County for 57 years, died at 4:45 p. m. Saturday in a local rest home.

Mr. Koop was born Oct. 14, 1884, in Seymour, Ind. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Sybil Abel Koop, a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Benard [Denard] and a granddaughter, Mrs. June Denard Lane.

Funeral services will be held at 4 p. m. Sunday at St. Paul Lutheran Church with the Rev. J. C. Henning officiating. Burial will be in Edna Cemetery under the direction of Slavik Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be C. F. Hoffman Jr., Francis Koop Jr., John Littlefield, John Koop Jr., Harold Koop Jr. and Ted Turner Jr., all grandchildren. Other grandchildren will serve as honorary pallbearers.

Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Simons, Mrs. Enid Littlefield and Mrs. Lillian Wiede of Edna, Mrs. Delite Hoffman of Needville and Mrs. Elaine Turner of Corpus Christi; three sons, Francis, John, and Harold Koop of Edna; a sister, Mrs. Louise Knoernschild of Edna; a brother, Arnold Koop of Edna; 33 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren.

Victoria Advocate, August 7, 1966
 

Jewel Koop

Edna – Jewel Koop, 84, of Edna, died Monday, May 3, 1999.

She was born Jun. 28, 1914, in West Columbia, to the late Thomas and Clara Flournoy Williams. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Survivors: daughter, Patricia McFeron of Edna; sons, Wesley Koop and Lesley Koop, both of Edna, Francis Koop Jr. of Sugar Land and Dr. Tobey Koop of Cedar Park; sister, LaVada Weeks of Albin, Mich.; brother, Richard Williams of Edna; 12 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: husband, Francis Koop and brothers, Woodrow Williams and Charles Williams.

Visitation will be held 7 to 9 p. m. tonight at Slavik Funeral Home chapel.

Services will be 10 a. m. Wednesday at St. Paul Lutheran Church, the Rev. Robert LeBlanc officiating.

Burial will be at Memory Gardens.

Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152.

Pallbearers: Chad Koop, Casey Koop, Cody Koop, Tyler Koop, Charles Williams, Lance Koop, Keith Orsak and Clinton Hicks.

Memorials; St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Victoria Advocate, May 4, 1999
 

Josephine Koop
Mrs. W. A. Koop, 56, Native of Jackson, Buried Here Today

Funeral services were to be held today (Thursday) at 4 p. m. for Mrs. Josephine Koop, 56, native of Jackson County, who passed away Tuesday in San Antonio after an illness of several years.

Rev. Reinhardt, a Lutheran minister of Victoria, was to conduct the services in St. Paul Lutheran Church in Edna, and interment was to be in the Edna Cemetery.

Pallbearers were named as Geo. Koop, Harold Koop, John Koop, Dickie Koop. Dickie Schuenemann, and J. R. Schuenemann, Ewald Koop and Francis Koop as alternates.

Mrs. Koop was born in Ganado March 28, 1903, and had lived in this county all her life.

She is survived by four children, Mrs. Emily Chase and Betty Unger of Edna; Evelyn Elsik of Dallas; and William D. Koop of Citronelle, Ala. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Mamie Schuenemann of Houston and Mrs. Irene Hyltin of Austin.

Slavik Funeral Home had charge of the arrangements.

Edna Herald, August 6, 1959
 

Ryan Anson Koop
June 12, 1982 – April 25, 2015

Ryan Anson Koop, 32, of Edna passed away April 25, 2015. He was born June 12, 1982 in Victoria to Larry and Connie Koop.

He is survived by his parents; brother, Clayton (Monica) Koop; grandmother, Dorothy Koop and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ewald Koop and Gene and Mattie "Boots" Miller; cousins, Riley Teal and Stephanie Lambert; good friend, Susan Budd; and his beloved dog, Scruffy.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, April 28, 2015 from 6-8 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Edna. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Pastor Paul Kaiser officiating. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens of Edna.

Pallbearers are Lee Hasdorff, Russell Vanecek, Dustin Smith, Cory Jacobs, Stacy Teal, Mike Smith, Chad Kinsfather and John Ross Jacobs.

Honorary Pallbearers are Glenn Miller and Shelley Pesek, Phillip and Paul Powell, Ronnie and Jeanne Meinke, Wayne and Linda Koop, Jamie Kinsfather, Gwyneth and Charley Kinsfather, Colt, Cricket and Demi Lambert, Pat Teal, Alyson Teal, Chase, Travis and Owen Teal, Casey Koop, Kenneth and Kathy Land and EHS Class of 2000.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Victoria Advocate, April 27, 2015
 

Mrs. Sibyl Abel Koop

Edna – Funeral services for Mrs. Sibyl Abel Koop, 92, of Edna will be held at 10:30 a. m. Saturday at the St. Paul Lutheran Church with the Rev. Roland Schutz officiating.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers friends who desire may make donations to the St. Paul Lutheran building fund, or the Lutheran Hour, or the Edna Hospital.

Burial will be in Edna Memory Gardens under direction of the Jackson County Funeral Service.

Pallbearers will be Frederick Hoffman, Milam Travis Simons III, Wesley Koop, John Littlefield, Harold Koop Jr., John Koop Jr. and Ted Turner Jr. and Honorary pallbearers will be Francis Koop Jr., Lt. Col James Denard, Lesley Koop, Taby Koop, Michael Koop, Frank Littlefield, Jack Littlefield, Paul Littlefield, Dennis Koop, Michael Turner and Anthony Turner.

Mrs. Koop, was born Sept. 23, 1885 in Indiana, and came to this county in 1908. She was the widow of the late Frank Koop, and was a member of the Lutheran Church.

Surviving are five daughters, Delite Hoffman of Rosenberg, Elaine Turner of Corpus Christi, and Dorothy Simons, Enid Littlefield and Lillian Wiede, all of Edna; three sons, Francis and Harold of Edna and John of Oakhurst; a brother, Harold Abel of Granby, Colo.; and 33 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren and two-great-great-grandchildren.

Victoria Advocate, March 31, 1978
 

Mrs. Carolina Koop

Edna – Mrs. Carolina “Callie” Koop, 73, long-time resident of the Koop settlement near Edna, died Tuesday night in a Ganado hospital after a long illness.

Mrs. Koop was born March 2, 1894 in Wharton County.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p. m., Friday at Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church in Edna, with the Rev. James Neffendorf officiating. Burial will be in Edna Cemetery, under direction of Jackson County Funeral Service.

Survivors include five sons, Ewald and George, both of Edna; Walter of Houston, Virgil of Vanderbilt, and James E. Koop of Sheridan; six daughters, Mrs. Alice Roberson, Mrs. Elnora Schurbert, Mrs. Juanita Browning, all of Edna; Mrs. Natalia Crawford of Lake Charles, La., Mrs. Norris Fitzpatrick of Lolita, and Mrs. Pearl Symmank, of Auburn, Ala.; two sisters, Mrs. Selma Abbinga of Friona, Texas, and Mrs. Hulda Braunschaldel, of New Braunfels; three brothers, Ernest Kleim of Corpus Christi, Bennie Kleim of El Campo, and Lehnardt Kleim of Houston; 37 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Dickie Koop, Freddy Schneider, William Kleim, William Koop, John Koop, and Harold Koop.

Honorary pallbearers are Norman Born and James Dennard.

The family has requested that instead of the usual remembrances, contributions may be made to Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Victoria Advocate, February 29, 1968
 

Walter Koop

Edna – Funeral services for Walter Dietrich Koop, 60, of Skidmore, a native of Jackson County, will be held at 3 p. m. Wednesday from the St. Paul Lutheran Church of Edna.

Burial will be in Edna Cemetery under direction of the Slavik Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Francis, Harold, John, and Arnold Koop, and Ed Spree and Freddie Snyder; honorary pallbearers will be Roy Roberson, Billy Koop and Gifford Roberson Jr.

Mr. Koop was born November 11, 1913 in Jackson County and lived here until 1954. He had been maintenance superintendent for Phillps Petroleum Co. since 1954, and was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Beeville.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Dora Koop of Skidmore; two daughters, Mrs. Gwen Priour of Edna and Mrs. Marjorie Ann Kohl of Victoria; two sons, Walter G. of Vanderbilt and Kenneth D. of Vanderbilt and Kenneth D. of San Antonio; six sisters, Mrs. Alice Roberson, Mrs. Juanita Browning, Mrs. Natalie Crawford and Mrs. Norris Fitzpatrick, all of Edna, Mrs. Elnora Shubert of Vanderbilt, and Mrs. Pearl Schumak of Dallas; four brothers, Virgil of Vanderbilt, and Ewald, George and Jimmy, all of Edna; and 12 grandchildren.

Victoria Advocate, November 14, 1973
 

Funeral To Be Held Friday Morning For William A. Koop

Funeral services will be held at 10 a. m. Friday at the Lutheran Church for William August Koop, who passed away May 4 in the hospital at Ganado, following a three-day illness. Minister Marvin H. Lehnhardt will officiate, and burial will be in the Edna Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be John Koop, Harold Koop, Francis Koop, Virgil Koop, Ewald Koop and Georgie Koop.

Mr. Koop was born Nov. 7, 1896 in Seymour, Indiana. He was formerly a farmer and had been a resident of Jackson County since 1908. He was a veteran of World War I and had resided at 811 N. Williams in Edna.

He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Josephine Koop; one son, William D. Koop of Edna; three daughters, Mrs. Emily Chase and Mrs. Betty Unger of Edna, and Mrs. Evelyn Elsik of Dallas; two sister, Mrs. Louise Knoernschild of Edna and Mrs. Annie Otte of Indiana; and two brothers, Frank and Arnold Koop of Edna; also nine grandchildren.

Edna Herald, May 5, 1955
 

Clarence Darwin Kornegay

Edna – Funeral services for Clarence Darwin Kornegay, 65, of Edna, who died Saturday in a Houston hospital, will be held at 2 p. m. Monday at Baptist Temple Church in Edna.

The Rev. Howard Boyd will officiate. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens of Edna.

He was born July 19, 1922, in Chriesman. He was district supervisor over a five-county area for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. He lived in Jackson County for 20 years. He was a member of Edna Masonic Lodge No. 767 and Warren Lodge No. 56 in Caldwell. He was also a member Sharon Temple of Tyler, Scottish Rite Bodies in Waco, Edna Eastern Star and the Shriners. He retired from the U. S. Air Force with the rank of major, having been a veteran of World War II.

Surviving are his wife, Bobbie Frances Kornegay of Edna; three daughters, Mrs. Jeanne Higley of Wilmington, Del., Miss Kerrill Kornegay of Arlington, Va. and Judy Lynch of San Diego, Calif.; two sons, Charles David Kornegay of Rising Son, Md. and Mitchell M. Ingram II of Spring; his mother, Lila Black Kornegay of Caldwell; two sisters, Mavis Correnty of Medford Lakes, N. J. and Carrie Jane Lee of Seadrift; two brothers, Byron Kornegay of Caldwell and David Kornegay of Sweeny; and six grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Harvey Reynolds, Jack Kohleffel, Larry Williford, Rex Mayes, Tommy Charbula and Forrest Laughlin.

Honorary pallbearers are Bill Woolverton, Mike Mungovan and members of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

He was preceded in death by his father, Horace Charles Kornegay.

Victoria Advocate, September 14, 1987
 

Ann Filla Kotlar

 EDNA - Ann Filla Kotlar of Edna went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, at the age of 76. She was born in Victoria on June 18, 1933, to the late John and Annie Matejicek Filla. Ann was a longtime member of St. Agnes Catholic Church and the Catholic Daughters.

Ann is survived by her daughters, Carol Muegge and husband David, Brenda Hasdorff and husband Chuck; son, Larry Kotlar and wife Stacey, all of Edna; sisters, Lydia Sykora, Julie Jurica, Margaret Kucera, and Rosie Kouba; brother, Adolph Filla, all of Victoria; grandchildren, Misty Henke (Ronnie), Casey Muegge (Jamye), Tiffany Carroll (Blake), Clay Muegge, Ashley Ferguson (Ernest), Jason Hasdorff (Ashley), Melissa Hasdorff, Ross Kotlar, Kamryn Kotlar, and Allison Kotlar; and six great-grandchildren who will be forever inspired by her powerful prayers and loving ways.

Ann was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Johnnie Kotlar; sister, Ruby Filla; and brother, Edwin Filla.

Visitation will be at 6 p.m. with a rosary to be recited at 7 p.m., Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, at Oaklawn Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010, at St Agnes Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens of Edna Cemetery. The Rev. Michael Petering and the Rev. Michael Lyons will be officiating.

Pallbearers will be Casey Muegge, Clay Muegge, Ross Kotlar, Ronnie Henke, Blake Carroll, Jason Hasdorff and Ernest Ferguson.

Honorary pallbearers are all Kotlar Plumbing employees, former and present.

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

Victoria Advocate, February 8, 2010
 

Johnnie Edward Kotlar

Edna – Johnnie Edward Kotlar, 61, of Edna, died Sunday, March 29, 1992, in a Victoria hospital following a short illness.

Mr. Kotlar was born Aug. 23, 1930, in Hillje, to the late Frank Joe and Agnes Koudela Kotlar. Mr. Kotlar was the owner/operator of Kotlar Plumbing and Heating Co., which he opened in 1954 after serving in the U. S. Marine Corps for two years. He was a charter member of the Knights of Columbus Council 3421, and a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church.

Survivors: wife, Ann Filla Kotlar, whom he married July 24, 1951 in Inez; daughters, Carol Muegge and Brenda Davis, both of Edna; son, Larry Kotlar of Edna; sisters, Cecelia Hoffman of Nada, Betty Juranek of Katy, Bessie Juranek of Ganado, Margie Drastata of Palacios; brother, Blasé Kotlar of Houston; six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Popp, and a brother, Frank.

Rosary, 7 p. m. Monday, Slavik Funeral Home.

Services, 10 a. m. Tuesday, St. Agnes Catholic Church, Edna, the Rev. Michael O’Shaughnessy, pastor officiating.

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

Pallbearers: Lino Garza, Alton Jurica, August Kucera, Adolph Filla, Joe Drastata and Emil Gonzales.

Honorary pallbearers: David Kouba, Edwin Juranek, Edwin Filla and all employees of Kotlar Plumbing and Heating Co.

Memorials: Eric Teer Memorial Fund, c/o Edna High School, Technology Program, Edna, TX 77957

Victoria Advocate, March 30 & 31, 1992
 

Louis J. Kozelsky

Edna – Louis J. “Skipper” Kozelsky Sr., 51, business manager of the Edna Independent School District since 1973 and a former Edna businessman, died Saturday in a Victoria hospital.

Mr. Kozelsky was the owner of Kozelsky Motor Co. in Edna from 1952 until 1973 and prior to that time owned a grocery store in Ganado for a year and a half and then Kozelsky Motor Co. in Yoakum. He was born July 26, 1925, in Hungerford, graduated from Texas A&M University in 1946 and then taught school in East Bernard.

He was a past grand knight of the Edna Knights of Columbus in 1956 and 1957, was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church and a former member of the Edna Lions Club.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a. m. Monday at St. Agnes with Bishop Hugo Gerberman, pastor, and the Rev. Joe Webb, pastor of First Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens of Edna.

A rosary will be recited at 8 p. m. Sunday at Slavik Funeral Home with Bishop Gerberman officiating.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Winnie Harang Kozelsky; four daughters, Misses Sue and Stella Kozelsky of Edna, Miss Libby Ann Kozelsky of San Antonio and Mrs. Pat Begue of Houma, La.; a son, Louis Kozelsky Jr. of Austin; his mother, Mrs. Joe Kozelsky of East Bernard, and one grandchild.

Pallbearers will be Eugene Gouaux Jr., Warren Joe Harang III, Ben Harang, Bryan Harang, Charles Begue and David Vacek.

Honorary pallbearers will be Noel Clark, Carlos Baker, Norman Novasad, C. J. Franks, O. B. Fenner Jr., Jess Herin, Floyd Schwietz, Harrison Stafford, Charles Slavik, Joe Sloan, and officials and board members of the Edna Independent School District.

Victoria Advocate, August 1 & 2, 1976
 

Winifred H. Kozelsky

Edna – Winifred Harang Kozelsky, 79, of Edna, died Monday, Nov. 25, 2002.

She was born Jan. 6, 1923, in Humble, to the late Warren Jay Harang Sr. and Winifred Foret Kozelsky. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church.

Survivors: daughters, Elizabeth Florey of San Antonio, Mary Patricia Begue of Houma, La., Winifred Suzanne Lanford of Humble and Bella Tew of Edna; son, Louis Kozelsky Jr. of Edna; sister, Mary Lee Picou of Virginia Beach, Va.; brother, Warren J. Harang Jr. of Thibodaux, La.; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: husband, Louis Kozelsky Sr.; parents; sister, Mary Catherine Couaux; and brother Donald D. Harang.

Services will be 10:30 a. m. today at St. Agnes Catholic Church, with Msgr. Michael O’Shaughnessy officiating.

Burial will be at Memory Gardens of Edna. Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2221.

Pallbearers: Skipper Kozelsky, Mike Florey, Greg Tew, Eugene Gouzus Jr., James Naquin, Dan Stary, Chad Stary and Mike Myers.

Victoria Advocate, November 27, 2002
 

Joe Krajcik Sr.
Joe Krajcicek, 81, Retired JC Farmer Buried Wednesday

Funeral services for Joe Krajcicek Sr., a retired farmer and a native of Czechoslovakia, were held Wednesday afternoon from Slavik Chapel, with Rev. B. Janacek officiating. Interment was in the Edna Cemetery.

Mr. Krajcicek, a well-known farmer, had lived in this county since 1919. He was born Feb. 20, 1879 in Czechoslovakia, and passed away on May 10. He resided here at 305 Hoover.

He is survived by a daughter, Liddie Krajcicek of Edna, a son, Joe Krajcicek of Victoria, one granddaughter, and three sisters, Mrs. Liddie Supak of Deanville, Mrs. Francis Supak of Houston and Mrs. Carolyn Krestnik of Bryan.

Edna Herald, May 12, 1960
 

Liddie Krajcik

Edna – Services for Liddie Krajcik, 90, of Edna, who died Tuesday, June 30, 1998, will be 11:30 a. m. today at Slavik Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. Michael O’Shaughnessy officiating.

She was born Sept. 1, 1907, in Caldwell, to the late Joe Sr., and Rosie Polasek Krajcik. She was a retired sales clerk of Ben Franklin’s of Edna. She was a member of St. Agnes Catholic church.

Burial will be at Memory Gardens of Edna, Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152.

Pallbearers: Victor L. Billings, Edward Krejcik,  Beno Hellinger, Sheriff Kelly Janica, Dan Janica and James Blanar.

Victoria Advocate, July 2 & 3, 1998
 

Rosa Krajcik
Edna Woman Found Shot To Death

Edna, May 27—Joe Krajcik, an employee of the B. G. Henry Construction Co., came home from work about 5 o’clock Friday afternoon to find his wife, Mrs. Rosie Krajcik, 67, sitting in a chair with a .22 rifle bullet through her temple. She had apparently been dead several hours.

Justice of the Peace Joe Cherry returned an inquest verdict of suicide.

Krajcik could give no reason for his wife’s action. She had been in good health and had not seemed despondent when he left home Friday morning.

Surviving besides Krajcik are a daughter, Miss Liddie Krajcik of Edna, and a son, Joe Krajcik Jr. of Victoria.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

Victoria Advocate, May 28, 1950
 

Frank J. Kraus

Edna – Frank Joseph Kraus, 77, a long-time resident of Edna, died Tuesday in a Ganado hospital.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. Thursday at St. Agnes Catholic Church, with the Rev. Stanley Petru officiating. Rosary will be recited at 8:30 p. m. Wednesday at the Jackson County Funeral Service chapel.

Burial will be in the Edna Cemetery.

Mr. Kraus, a retired carpenter, was born March 10, 1890, in Galveston. He survived the Galveston storm, and as a youth was a choir boy in a Catholic Church in Galveston. His wife, who preceded him in death, was the former Mary Gayle, member of a pioneer Jackson County family.

He is survived by numerous relatives in the Edna area.

Victoria Advocate, March 15, 1967
 

Helen Louise Kraus

Deer Park -- Helen Louise Kraus, age 83, of Deer Park, passed away peacefully on Nov. 2, 2008. Louise was born March 8, 1925 to Edward Harmon and Ida Lee Hamman in Yoakum. She was raised in Edna. At 21 she married Raymond Earl Kraus on Nov. 7, 1946. Together they raised two children in a Christian home and celebrated 62 years of happy marriage.

She was strong in her faith and enjoyed being an active and involved member of Christian Temple Assembly of God.

Louise is survived by her devoted husband, Raymond; daughter, Peggy Womack; son, Richard and wife Cathy; sister, Josephine Janecka of Yoakum; grandchildren, Krystal, Greg, Kelly and husband Jake, Gary and wife Melissa, Kyle, Mark, Kaitlyn, Kaleb, and Emmett and wife Bobbi; great-grandchildren, Stephanie, Adam, Kaleb, Miley, Cody, Richard, Brooklyn, Emmett IV, and Ty; many nieces and nephews; and numerous other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, J.V., Jesse, Curtis, Howard, and Joseph; sisters, Ruth, Letha, Tinie, and Oluia; and grandson, Richard Wayne.

Louise was deeply committed to her family, gracious and welcoming to those who entered her home, and always thoughtful of the needs of others.

In lieu of usual remembrances, memorial donations in Louise’s memory may be made to Pleasant Hills Children’s Home, 125PR202, Oakwood, Texas 75855.

Visitation was held from 5-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4 and the funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. today, Nov. 5, all held at Christian Temple Assembly of God, 9701 Almeda Genoa Road, Houston, TX 77075. Interment will follow at 3 p.m. today at Memory Gardens of Edna.

Victoria Advocate, November 5, 2008
 

Mary Gayle Kraus
Services Held for Mrs. F. J. Kraus Native of County

Funeral services were held Sunday at 2 p. m. at the Slavik Chapel for Mrs. Mary Gayle Kraus, 73, a native of Jackson County. Rev. Clifford Zirkel Jr. officiated, and interment was in the Edna Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Frank Gayle, W. B. Gayle, J. W. Gayle, Sam L. Gayle Jr., J. B. Gayle Jr. and W. B. Gayle Jr.

Mrs. Kraus was born August 31, 1885 in this county, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Gayle. She passed away at her home on the Yoakum Highway on May 23, after an illness of several years. She was a member of the Methodist Church.

She is survived by her husband, F. J. Kraus, and three sisters, Sally Wofford, Beulah Green and Frances Gayle, all of Edna; and two brothers, W. G. Gayle of LaWard and Sam L. Gayle of Corpus Christi.

Mary Gayle Kraus, wife of F. J. Kraus, passed away at her home five miles north of Edna Saturday morning, May 23, after an illness of several years. May was the eldest daughter of B. B. and Eudora Bankhead Gayle, deceased, a descendant of Jackson County’s first settlers who came to this part of Texas in 1830.

Mrs. Kraus, educated in music, a teacher, composer and talented pianist, lived in Houston and Galveston many years. She was associated with the leading musical artists of the period. Music was her life’s work until her retirement when she and her husband moved from Houston to their bay shore home in Palacios. Nine years ago they came back to Jackson County, the place she loved and to which she wanted to return.

Mary was a lover of nature in all of its beauty; she loved the great oak trees in her yard and loved to listen to the chirp of the squirrel and the song of the birds.

Mary’s great heart went out to the needy and underprivileged. She gave generously to all who came to her door, and, to the unwanted and uncared for dumb animals. She was a Bible student from girlhood. Her belief was that God was love and everything good and beautiful.

Edna Herald, May 28, 1959
 

Raymond Kraus

Raymond Earl Kraus, 88 of Deer Park, Texas passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 30, 2012. Raymond was born January 18, 1924 to Richard Julius Kraus and Gladys Edith Andrus Kraus in Houston, Texas. He married Helen Louise Hamman November 7, 1946 in Edna, Texas. Together they raised two children in a Christian home and celebrated 62 years of happy marriage.

Raymond is survived by daughter, Peggy Womack; son Richard and wife Cathy; sisters Blanche Quinn Mason and Maxine Wilma McAfee; grandchildren Krystal, Greg, Kelly and husband Jake, Gary and wife Melissa, Kyle, Mark and fiancée Bethany, Kaitlyn, Kaleb, and Emmett and wife Bobbie; great grandchildren Stephanie, Adam, Kaleb, Miley, Cody, Richard, Brooklyn, Emmet IV, and Ty; many nieces, nephews, and numerous family and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife, Louise; his parents; and grandson Richard Wayne.

Raymond grew up in Houston, Louise, and Edna, Texas. He graduated Salutatorian in 1942 from Industrial (Vanderbilt) High School where he was the first football captain and quarterback and carried a life-long love of watching sports, especially college football. After high school graduation he soon enlisted in the US Navy and served 1943-1946 on the USS Pastores and USS Sebec in the Pacific Theatre in Admiral Halsey's Fleet.

He worked for Shell Oil Company in Deer Park, Texas 1952 to retirement in 1986 as an insulator and utility operator. He was a member of the Oil, Chemical, and Atomic Workers International Union Local 4-376.

Raymond was very devoted and faithful to service in his church. He became a Christian in 1953 and joined Oaklawn Assembly of God Church. The Oaklawn congregation joined Magnolia Park Assembly of God congregation in 1976 and became Christian Temple Assembly of God. As a strong Christian and faithful steward Raymond served 38 plus years as a dedicated Board Member and diligent Church Treasurer.

Honored to serve as pallbearers are grandsons Greg Barkley, Gary Barkley, twins Kyle and Mark Womack, Emmett Story, and nephew William McAfee. Honorary pallbearers are longstanding fellow board members served with at Oaklawn, Mitchell Frisby, Mickey Morgan, Oscar Salinas, Clifford Stanfield and George Webb.

In lieu of usual remembrances memorial donations in Raymond's memory may be made to Pleasant Hills Children's Home, P.O. Box 1177, Fairfield, TX, 75840.

The Funeral Service was held Tuesday, April 3, at 10:00am, at Christian Temple Assembly of God, 9701 Almeda-Genoa Road, Houston, Texas 77075. Interment followed Tuesday at Memory Gardens in Edna, Texas.

Niday Funeral Home, Houston, Texas
 

Alma A. Krenzler

Edna – Alma Asbeck Krenzler, 94, of Edna who died Tuesday, March 2, 1999.

She was born Oct. 19, 1904, in Jackson County to the late Louis N. and Lillian Hazelwood Asbeck. She was a rancher, homemaker and member Eastern Star and First United Methodist Church.

Survivor: sister, Eleanor Grafius of Edna.

Preceded in death by husband, Fritz A. Krenzler; son, Harold L. Krenzler; sister, Isabel Lorenzen and brothers, Steve Roy Asbeck, Carlie Asbeck and Robert Lee Asbeck.

Services will be 2 p. m. Thursday at Slavik Funeral Home chapel, the Rev. Russell Minton officiating.

Burial will be at Memory Gardens of Edna. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152.

Pallbearers: Ronnie DeBord, Clyde Gerald, Donald L. Asbeck, Kenny Vuillemin, Larry Raybon and Jose Compeon.

Victoria Advocate, March 3 & 4, 1999
 

Fritz Krenzler, 62, Jackson Rancher, Buried Wednesday

Funeral services for Fritz August Krenzler, 62, were held at Slavik Funeral Home Wednesday afternoon. Rev. Clifford Zirkel Jr. of the First Methodist Church officiated, and interment was in the Edna Cemetery.

Mr. Krenzler, a well-known rancher, who resided in Edna, passed away Sept. 7 in the hospital at Ganado, following a two-day illness.

He was born July 31, 1897 in Houston, a son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Krenzler. He came to Jackson County about 12 years ago. Mr. Krenzler was a member of the Methodist church here.

He is survived by his widow, Alma, of Edna; a son, Harold Krenzler of Edna; his mother, Mrs. C. A. Krenzler of Houston; and two brothers, W. H. and K. E. Krenzler, both of Houston; and also by two grandchildren.

Edna Herald, September 10, 1969
 

Last Rites Set Today For August John Kresta

Funeral services for August John Kresta, 56, long time farmer of Vanderbilt, were slated for today, Thursday, Aug. 26 at 10 a. m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Edna with Rev. Father Michael O’Shaughnessy, pastor of St. John Bosco Catholic Church, Vanderbilt, officiating.

Mr. Kresta was born Jan. 6, 1909 in Hallettsville. He moved to Jackson County in 1928. He died in Vanderbilt, Tuesday, Aug. 24.

Survivors include his wife, Mary, one daughter, Mrs. Miladia Walker of San Antonio, two sons, Milton Kresta of Garland and James Kresta of Vanderbilt, four brothers, Julius, Joe and Victor Kresta of Hallettsville and Robert Kresta of San Antonio and six sisters, Mrs. Emma Michanek [Micanik], Mrs. Frances Kleekac, and Mrs. Rosie Der_er all of Ganado, Mrs. Pauline Harel of Wharton, Mrs. Mary Uleak and Miss Annie Kresta of Houston.

Interment was in Edna Cemetery with Slavik Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Edna Herald, August 26, 1965
 

Harold L. Krenzler

Edna – Harold Lee Krenzler, 58, of Edna died Sunday in an Edna hospital after a lengthy illness.

Born July 17, 1927, in Houston he was a retired Edna rancher and was retired from the Texas Department of Human Resources. He was a retired member of Edna’s fire department and a past member of the Edna city police.

He had lived in Jackson County since 1950, and was the son of the late Fritz A. Krenzler.

He is survived by his mother, Alma Asbeck Krenzler of Edna; a son, Kelly E. Kahanek of Victoria; a daughter, Ann Rene Melton of Edna; and five grandchildren.

Services will be held Tuesday at 2 p. m. from the Slavik Funeral home chapel with the Rev. Russel Moon officiating. Interment will follow in Memory Gardens of Edna.

Pallbearers will be David Welheim, James and Ronnie DeBord, Larry Raybon, James Garner and Johnny Moellering.

Honorary pallbearers will be Cleo Wilton, Jimmy Airhart, Rube DeBord, J. H. Long, Harvey Reynolds, Jack Holt, Bill Smith, William E. Porche, Rube DeBord Jr. and members of the Edna Volunteer Fire Department.

Victoria Advocate, May 26, 1986
 

Mary A. Kresta

Vanderbilt – Mary A. Kresta, 93, of Vanderbilt, died Saturday, Aug. 9, 2003.

She was born May 3, 1929, in Lavaca County, to the late Thomas and Mary Kalisek Steinocher. She was a seamstress.

Survivors: daughter, Miladie Walker of Kingsland; son, Milton Kresta of Dallas; sisters, Della Berger of Shiner, Josephine Machart of El Campo, and Lillie Kaufman of Idaho; brother, Emil Steinocher of Shiner; numerous grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and numerous great-great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: husband, August “A. J.” Kresta; son, James Kresta; sister, Annie Trojcak; brothers, Eddie Steinocher, Charlie Steinocher, John Steinocher, Louis Steinocher, and Tom Steinocher; and one grandchild.

A rosary will be 10:30 a. m. today at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Edna.

Services will be 11 a. m. today at the church, the Monsignor Michael O’Shaughnessy officiating.

Burial will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna. Triska Funeral Home, El Campo, 979-543-3681.

Memorials: American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.

Victoria Advocate, August 12, 2003
 

Margaret Kirby Cox Krueger

SAN ANTONIO - Margaret Kirby Cox Krueger, 81 of San Antonio, formerly of Edna, passed away on December 15, 2013. She was born in Edna on July 12, 1932 to the late Edward Ray and Alma Montgomery.

She is survived by her sons, Johnny Cox Jr. (Relda) of Indiana, Billy Cox (Charlotte), and Terry Cox both of San Antonio, one sister Jo Ann Blanar (Alvin) of Edna, sister-in-law Wilma Kirby of Victoria.

Margaret was preceded in death by: 1st husband, Johnny Cox: 2nd husband, Wesley Krueger; parents, and brothers, Douglas Kirby, Billy Kirby, Edward Kirby, and Jimmy Kirby.

The family will receive friends at Slavik Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 18, 2013, from 10:00 a. m. till service time. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a. m., with Rev. Don Hessong officiating.

Pallbearers are Brent Blanar, Bryan Blanar, Red Kirby, Bruce Airhart, Chad Airhart, and Justin Airhart.

Burial will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Edna

Slavik Funeral Home in charge of arrangements, 209 N. Allen St. Edna, 361-782-2152.

Victoria Advocate, December 17, 2013
 

Wesley E. Krueger

San Antonio -- Wesley E. Krueger, 76, of San Antonio, died Friday, Oct. 4, 2002.

He was born March 21, 1926, in Encinal, to Ruby K. Helwig Stuart of New Braunfels and the late Otto Krueger.

Survivors: wife, Margaret Kirby Krueger; daughter, Michelle Cody of Austin; sons Wesley O. Krueger M. D. of San Antonio, Edward Krueger of Normangee, David Krueger of Houston and Jimmy Krueger of Bay City; step-sons, Jimmy Cox of Indiana, Billy Cox and Terry Cox, both of San Antonio; mother; sister, Jackie Mitchell of New Braunfels; brothers, Otto Krueger, M. D. of San Antonio and David Krueger of Dallas; and numerous grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: father, and sister Yvonne Tyler.

Visitation will be 7 – 9 p. m. Monday at Slavik Funeral Home chapel.

Services will be 2:30 p. m. Tuesday at Baptist Temple Church, the Rev. Jerry Jones officiating.

Burial will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery of Edna. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152.

Pallbearers: Brent Blanar, Bryan Blanar, Billy Cox, Ed Kirby, Alvin Blanar and John Tyler.

Honorary Pallbearers: Terry Cox and Kelly Cox.

Victoria Advocate, October 6 & 8, 2002
 

Leon Kubala

Edna – Leon Kubala, 86, of Edna, died Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999.

He was born July 15, 1912, in Yorktown, to the late John F. and Theresa Jalufka Kubala. He was a farmer/rancher and owner/operator of Kubala Furniture Store in Edna.

Survivors: wife, Lou Baker Kubala of Edna; sons, Donald Ray Kubala of Angleton and Larry Leon Kubala of Edna; sisters, Lillie Miller and Lorena Crabb, both of Edna; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: son, John “Butch” Kubala; one brother and one grandson.

Visitation will be 6:30 to 8 p. m. today at Slavik Funeral Home chapel.

Services will be 2 p. m. Tuesday at First Baptist Church of Edna, the Rev. Jim Gilbert officiating.

Burial will be at Memory Gardens of Edna. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152.

Pallbearers: James Billings, Wayne Crabb, Alton Jalufka, Fred Schultz, Lee Phillips and Monroe Larson.

Victoria Advocate, January 25, 1999
 

Elma Baker Kubala

Edna – Elma “Lou” Baker Kubala, 87, of Edna, died Monday, May 16, 2005.

She was born Jan. 17, 1918, in Nopal, to the late James L. “Jim” and Birdye L. Lowrance Baker. She was the retired owner of Kubala Furniture Store, a member of the Blue Belles at Jackson Healthcare Center, and an election clerk. She was a member of First Baptist Church.

Survivors: sons, Larry Leon Kubala of Edna and Donald Ray Kubala of Angleton; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: husband, Leon Kubala; son, John “Butch” Kubala; one sister, one infant brother; and one grandson.

Visitation will be 6 – 8 p. m. tonight at Slavik Funeral Home chapel.

Services will be 10 a. m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Edna, the Rev. Danny Reeves officiating.

Burial will be at Memory Gardens of Edna. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152.

Pallbearers: Tommy Kubala, Kelly Kubala, Douglas Kubala, David Kubala, Brandon Kubala, Matthew Kubala, Steven Kubala.

Honorary pallbearers: Great-grandchildren.

Victoria Advocate, May 17 & 18, 2006
 

Florine Marie “Flo” Kubala
09 Mar 1943 – April 1, 2026

Florine Marie "Flo" (Sbrusch) Kubala, 83, of Angleton, Texas, passed away peacefully on April 1, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, resilience, and cherished memories.

Flo was a true country girl at heart, born to humble beginnings in Cordele, Texas, to her parents, Alfonse and Agnes Sbrusch. Growing up, she worked alongside her family as cotton, corn and grain farmers. She often spoke proudly of picking cotton in her youth-hard work that shaped the strong work ethic and determination she carried throughout her life.

A graduate of Edna High School, Class of 1961, notably crowned FFA Sweetheart and Jackson County Fair Duchess. Flo's ambition led her to Houston, where she attended Zorn Business College. With only $200-borrowed from a local grocery store owner in Edna, whom she faithfully repaid with her very first paycheck-she learned typing and shorthand and began building her future. During that time, she worked as a nanny for a doctor's family, caring for their three children in exchange for room and board.

Her first professional role was with Houston Lighting & Power, where she worked on the executive floor. In those days, interviews required white gloves, a pillbox hat, and a proper suit-"just like Jackie Kennedy," she would fondly recall.

Flo met the love of her life, Donald Ray Kubala in 1960. The two were married in 1964 in Edna, Texas, just before Don was drafted into the U.S. Army. They honeymooned in Galveston, Texas and went on to share 62 beautiful years of marriage, filled with devotion, laughter, and unwavering partnership.

Flo later dedicated many years of service to Angleton ISD, where she worked as the superintendent's secretary until her retirement. She took pride in her work and was known for her reliability, grace, and quiet strength.

Above all else, Flo was a woman deeply devoted to her family. She loved her husband immensely and was incredibly proud of her sons, grandchildren and great grandchildren, who they fondly called "Nanny". She is survived by her husband, Donald Ray Kubala; her sons, Douglas Ray Kubala and David Ray Kubala (Michelle); her grandchildren, Kaleigh Rae Kubala (and her children, Kinsley Rae and Kannon Nelson) Kourtney Marie Kubala, siblings; Thomas Sbrusch, Linda Sbrusch Partridge (Truett) and many fondly regarded nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her son, Donald Ray Kubala Jr., siblings; Lawrence Sbrusch, Robert "Bobby" Sbrusch, Alfonse "Junior" Sbrusch, and beloved parents.

In her later years, Flo embraced life with joy and adventure. She became an avid cruise traveler, visiting many ports and enjoying a "little" gambling along the way-where she proudly celebrated several jackpot wins. She also had a fondness for scratch-off tickets and would always say, with a smile, that the next one would have been the winner.

A woman of strong faith, Flo was devoted to the Catholic Church, where she could be found most Sundays. She also treasured time spent camping with longtime friends and fishing with her husband-simple joys that became even more meaningful when shared with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Flo will be remembered for her strength, her warmth, her unwavering love of family, and her ability to find joy in life's simple pleasures. Her legacy lives on in the generations she nurtured and the many lives she touched.

She will be deeply missed and forever loved.

Funeral and visitation arrangements for Flo's friends and family was held on 4/7/2026 at Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Angleton, Texas. Burial in Edna, Texas.

https://www.palmsfuneralhome.com/obituaries/florine-flo-sbrusch-kubala

Jackson County Herald Tribune, April 8, 2026
 

Patsy Annette Campbell Kubala
August 18, 1936 - February 27, 2026

Patsy Annette Campbell Kubala, 89, passed away on Friday February 27, 2026.  She was born on August 18, 1936, to Luther and Reba Campbell.  Patsy is survived by her sons Tommy (Denise) Kubala and Kelly Kubala; her seven grandchildren Brandon (Amanda), Matthew (Holly), Kassie (Cole), Hunter (Kelly), Kathryn (Jordan), Cody (Catt) and Macy; seventeen great-grandchildren Kassidy, Campton, Kaleb, Keegan, Kenan, Collin, Callaway, Karson, Clayton, McAlister, Covington, Holland, Koop, Willa, Jack, Crew and Perri; and half-sister Nancy Rainwater. 

She is preceded in death by her husband Larry Kubala; her father Luther Campbell, mother Reba Rainwater and stepfather Bernard Rainwater; her brothers Rex, Perry, and Gene Campbell; and granddaughter Terra Kubala.  

A graveside service will be held on Monday March 2, 2026, at 2:00pm at Memory Gardens of Edna cemetery with Brandon Kubala officiating.  Pallbearers are Matthew Kubala, Cody Kubala, Campton Hicks, Kaleb Kubala, Collin Kubala and Crew Quinn.  Honorary pallbearers are her great-grandchildren.

Slavik Funeral Home
 

Clarence Leslie Kubecka
Funeral Held Here For Kubecka Child

Funeral rites for Clarence Leslie Kubecka, five year old son of Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Kubecka of the Cordele community, were held Sunday at 3 p. m. in the Slavik Funeral Home.

The boy died June 24 in the hospital at Raymondville, where he had been confined for two months from complications resulting from cancer of the bone. He had been ill since last September Clarence was born in Victoria on Sept. 29, 1949.

Survivors are his parents and four little brothers.

The services were conducted by Rev. Elmer Fletcher. He was assisted by Rev. Frank Evans at the interment in Edna Cemetery.

Edna Herald, June 30, 1955
 

Kory Wayne Kubecka

LA SALLE Kory Wayne Kubecka, 16, of La Salle, passed away Saturday, July 19, 2008 at Methodist Children's Hospital in San Antonio after a long battle with Leukemia. He had completed his freshman year at Industrial High School in Vanderbilt. He was a member of the tennis team and an excellent artist, having won prizes for his painting and drawing. He was an avid fisherman and

hunter, and loved the outdoors. His strong Christian faith sustained him throughout his suffering, and he was an inspiration to all who knew him.

Kory is survived by his mother, Linda Bonelli and step-father, Anthony of La Salle; brother, Craig McBryde of Greenville, S.C.; sister, Cortney McBryde of Greenville, S.C.; maternal grandmother, Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Brown of Greenville, S.C.; maternal grandfather, C.W. Threlkeld of Greenville, S.C.; step- grandparents, Eugene and Charlotte Bonelli of La Salle; aunts and uncles, Mr. and Mrs. David Cornell of Massachusetts, Mr. and Mrs. Russell S. Brown of Arizona, Mr. and Mrs. John Bonelli of Houston, and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Prochaska of Dallas.

Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. today in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 22, in the Vanderbilt Baptist Church. Interment will follow in St. Theresa Catholic Cemetery in La Salle. The Rev. Jack Hutson will be officiating.

Pallbearers will be John Bonelli, Pete Kubecka, Ed Prochaska, Ivan Prochaska, Craig McBryde and Michael Rose.

Honorary pallbearers are Justin Nowlin, Jeremy Lopez, Coley Otto, Michael Salinas, and the Industrial High School Tennis Team.

In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to the Industrial High School Tennis Team, in memory of Kory Kubecka, P.O. Box 361, Vanderbilt, Texas 77991.

The family expresses its profound gratitude for all the support, blood donations, many kindnesses and prayers from so many friends and others who did not even know Kory. A very special thank you to the many blood donors at the Red Cross Regional Center in Tulsa, Okla., who gave white cells everyday for one month, which were flown to San Antonio.

Kory was a very special young man who will be deeply missed by his loved ones and friends. He is now with the Lord and we rejoice that his suffering is over.

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

Victoria Advocate, July 21, 2008
 

Leo Kubecka

Edna – Leo Kubecka, 83, of Edna, died Sunday, Nov. 5, 2006, of natural causes.

He was born Feb. 28, 1923, in Breslau, to the late Peter Frank and Frances Barecky Kubecka. He was an Edna businessman and Cordele rancher.

Survivors: wife Jennie Mae Kubecka; sons, Lonnie Ray Kubecka, Michael Aaron Kubecka, and Larry Wayne Kubecka, all of Edna, David James Kubecka of Houston and Gregory Lewis Kubecka of Victoria; sisters, Sybil J. Royle of Fort Worth, Dagmar Filip of Houston, Earlene Zavadil of Gonzales, and Florence Brayden of San Diego; brothers, Oswald Kubecka Sr. of Palacios and Pete J. Kubecka of Edna.

Preceded in death by: son, Clarence Kubecka.

Memorial services will be 3 p. m. Saturday at the Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah’s Witnesses in Edna.. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152.

Victoria Advocate, November 8 & 10, 2006

[Burial: Memory Gardens of Edna]
 

Lonnie Ray Kubecka

Edna – Lonnie Ray Kubecka, 60, of Edna, died Wednesday, May 28, 2008. He was born April 28, 1948, in Victoria to Jennie M. Kubecka of Edna and the late Leopold “Leo” Simon Kubecka.

He was a sales Clerk at Main Auto Parts Inc. in Edna.

He is survived by his mother and brothers, David James Kubecka of Houston, Michael Aaron Kubecka of Edna, Gregory Lewis Kubecka of Victoria, and Larry Wayne Kubecka of Edna.

He was preceded in death by his father and his brother, Clarence Leslie Kubecka.

Memorial services will be held at 7 p. m. today at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1202 S. East St., in Edna.

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

Victoria Advocate, June 2, 2008
 

Michael Aaron Kubecka

Edna – Michael Aaron Kubecka, 56, of Edna, passed away Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008. He was born on Feb. 19, 1952, in Victoria, to the late Leo S. Kubecka and Jennie Mae Kubecka of Edna.

Michael was a rancher and was employed by Kubecka Flying Service for 30+ years.

Michael is survived by his mother, wife, Nancy Kubecka; son, Aaron Lee Kubecka of Spring; stepsons, Jeremy Bazan and Colby Bazan, both of Edna; brothers, David James Kubecka of Houston, Gregory Lewis Kubecka of Victoria, and Larry Wayne Kubecka of Inez. Michael is also survived by his grandchildren, Brianna Nicole Kubecka and Cody Melancon.

Michael was preceded in death by his father and brothers, Clarence Kubecka and Lonnie Ray Kubecka.

Visitation will be Saturday, Oct. 18, from 5 – 7 p. m. in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Oct. 19, at 2 p. m. in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Memory Gardens of Edna Cemetery. Bernard Ritchie will be officiating.

Pallbearers will be Bill Kubecka, Gene Kubecka, Gary Janca, Amos Zatopek, Paul Scanlin, Ronnie Kubecka and Maggie Deleon.

Honorary pallbearers are Billy Atzenhoffer, Kenneth Rasmussen, Mitsuhiko Hikichi, Steve Lackey, Dan Kubecka, Gerald Kubecka, Robbie Kubecka, Eduardo Orozco, Filipe Perez and Inocente Salazar.

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

Victoria Advocate, October 18, 2008
 

Mrs. Agnes Mary Kucera

Edna – Mrs. Agnes Mary Kucera, 57, a long time resident of Edna, died Tuesday in Victoria.

Mrs. Kucera was born Dec. 28, 1912 in Moravia, Tex., and had been a resident of Jackson County for the past 41 years.

She was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church, the SPJST Lodge and a matron at Texana Home.

Rosary will be recited Wednesday at the Slavik Funeral Home at 8 p. m.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday from St. Agnes Catholic Church with the Rev. Tom Flanagan officiating. Burial will follow in Edna Cemetery.

The body will lie in state in the church from 9 a.m. until time of the service.

Survivors include her husband, Joe V. Kucera of Edna; a daughter, Mrs. Rose Pupa of Ganado; four sons, Leo Kucera of Edna, Emil and Jody Kucera of Ganado and Johnny Kucera of Victoria; two sisters, Mrs. Adolph Matula and Mrs. Conrad Frysak, both of Ganado; three brothers, Albert Strelec of El Campo and Charlie and Aaron Strelec, both of Ganado and 12 grandchildren.

Victoria Advocate, March 4, 1970
 

Joe V. Kucera

Edna – Joe V. Kucera, 86, of Edna died Friday, Sept. 6, 1996.

He was born Sept. 20, 1909, in Czechoslovakia to the late Steve and Mary Holy Kucera. He was a farmer and a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church, Eagles Lodge and SPJST.

Survivors: daughter, Rose Tupa of Ganado; sons, Leo Kucera of Victoria and Emil Kucera and Jodie Kucera, both of Edna; sisters, Mary Jane Kresta, Lillie Hahn and Albina Horton, all of Ganado, and Lydia Elswick of Victoria; brothers, Frank Kucera and Will Kucera, both of Houston, Calvin Kucera of Hardin and Steve Kucera of New Mexico; 13 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: wife, Agnes Strelec Kucera in 1970; son, Johnny Kucera in 1982; and brothers, John Kucera and Charlie Kucera.

A rosary will be recited at 3:15 p. m. today at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Edna.

Services will be held at 3:30 p. m. today, at the church, the Rev. Michael O’Shaughnessy officiating.

Burial will be at Memory Gardens. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 782-2152.

Pallbearers: David Kucera, Scotty Kucera, Michael Tupa, Randy Kucera, Jason Kucera and Mark Tupa.

Honorary pallbearers: Melinda Morris, Lee Ann Straley, Keith Kucera, Jodie Kucera Jr., Darren Kucera, Charlene Kucera and David Wayne Largent.

Victoria Advocate, September 7, 1996
 

John Kucera, 72, Dies at Victoria; Rites at LaSalle

Funeral services were held at St. Theresa Catholic Church in LaSalle Monday at 8 o'clock for John Kucera Sr., 72, retired farmer of LaSalle Community, who died July 10 at his home in Victoria. Rev. H. Janak conducted the services.

Mr. Kucera was born June 24, 1881, in Europe. He came to Jackson County in the fall in 1926. He was one of the first settlers in LaSalle community.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Rosie Kucera, and five sons, Joe P. Kucera of LaSalle, John Kucera of Uvalde, Jerry Kucera of Ganado, Louise Kucera of Victoria, Pete Kucera of Rosenberg, and four daughters, Agnes Lesak of Houston, Stella Bukovsky of Houston, Marie Sanders of California, Rosielee Mikeska of Placedo, and 17 grandchildren, one great-grandchild; and one brother, Steve Kucera of Ganado.

Pallbearers were Jerry Tomas, John Strelec, John Galla, Frank Jaap, C. Srubar Sr. and John Marek Sr.

Edna Herald, July 16, 1953
 

Larry W. Kucera

Edna – Larry Wayne Kucera, 52, of Edna, died Saturday, Aug. 10, 2002.

He was born March 20, 1950, in LaSalle, to Ellen Kucera of Edna and the late John Kucera. He was retired from the army and a member of First Baptist Church in Edna.

Survivors: wife, Luanne Kucera; daughter, Melissa Werts of Durango, Colo.; son, Trenton Kucera of Edna; sister, Mildred Hyde of North Carolina; brothers, Herman Kucera of Telferner, Charles Kucera of Inez and Clarence Kucera of Sour Lake; and four grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: father; and brother, Billy Joe Kucera.

Services will be 9 a. m. Monday at First Baptist Church in Edna, the Rev. Jim Gilbert officiating.

Burial will be at Memory Gardens of Edna. Oaklawn Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2221.

Victoria Advocate, August 11, 2002
 

Louis J. Kucera

Funeral services for Louis J. Kucera, 53, of 910 N. Ben Jordan, who died Friday in the Veterans Hospital in Waco after an extended illness, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in LaSalle.

Mr. Kucera was a former resident of Victoria and a member of the Catholic Church

Burial will be in St. Theresa's Cemetery, under direction of McCabe - Carruth Funeral Home. The body will lie in state at the church from 9 a.m. until time of services.

Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Rosie Kucera of Houston; four sisters, Mrs. Rose Mikeska of Victoria and Mrs. Agnes Lesak, Mrs. Stella Bukowski and Mrs. Marie Saunders of Houston and two brothers, Pete Kucera of Victoria and Joe P. Kucera of LaSalle.

Pallbearers will be August Kucera, Zephrian Kucera, Marvin Kucera, Gerald Kucera, Raymond Lesak, and Dennis Bukowski. Honorary pallbearers will be members of American Legion Post No. 166.

Victoria Advocate, December 14, 15 &16, 1968

[Information combined from three obituaries.]
 

Mrs. Rosie Kucera

LA SALLE Funeral services for Mrs. Rosie Kucera, 84, formerly of La Salle, will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday from the St. Theresa Catholic Church here, with the Rev. Charles Caroln officiating. A rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Slavik Chapel in Edna.

Burial will be in the La Salle Cemetery under direction of the Slavik Funeral Home. Mrs. Kucera was born Feb. 27, 1889 in Czechoslovakia, and had lived in Jackson County for 50 years. She was a member of the KJZT Lodge, and had resided in a Needville rest home since 1971. She died Thursday in a Richmond hospital.

Surviving are four daughters. Agnes Lesak, Stella Bokowski and Mary Saunders of Houston, and Rosie Lee Glisson of Evansville, Ind; two sons, Joe of La Salle and Pete of Victoria: 18 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Marvin August and Gerald Kucera, Raymond Lesak, Dennis Bokowski and Ronnie Mikeska.

Victoria Advocate, April 27 & 28, 1973
 

Sharron Ann Kucera

Victoria – Sharron Ann Clark Kucera, 71, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. She was born on Sunday, January 28, 1945 in Victoria, TX to Albert and Lydia Cervenka Clark. On June 20, 1964, Sharron married the love of her life, Emil Kucera. They were married for 52 years this past June, and he would be her best friend for the rest of her life.

Sharron was a loving daughter, wife, mother grandmother and great-grandmother, otherwise known as ‘Granny’. She loved her family and her favorite thing to do was to cook for them. You never left her home hungry, and always had food for days. She was truly one of a kind, tough as nails on the outside, but so loving, caring, helpful and generous to all. Just know she is in paradise and happy as she can be.

Sharron is survived by her husband, Emil, her sons: Scotty Kucera (Shera) and David Kucera (Valerie), her sister; Norma Wright, her brother; William Clark. She is also survived by her grandchildren; Marissa Morrow (Dustin), Heidi Kucera, Matthew Kucera, Brad Kucera, and Stefanie Schoonover (Mason), Emily Kucera, and Kyle Kucera. Her Great-Grandchildren; Peyton, Jaxson, and Ciela Morrow, Slade Gonzales, and Briggs and Ellah Schoonover.

Sharron is preceded in death by her parents, and her sons; Timothy and Thomas Kucera.

Visitation will be Wednesday, November 30, 2016 from 5:pm to 7:pm at Slavik Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral Service will be Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 1:30 pm at Slavik Funeral Home Chapel with Jack Bourland officiating. Interment will immediately follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery of Edna.

Pallbearers will be; Matthew Kucera, Brad Kucera, Kyle Kucera, Dustin Morrow, Mason Schoonover, and Randy Kucera. Honorary Pallbearers will be; Steven Koliba, Jason Kucera, Keith Kucera, Jodie kucera, Jr., Michael Tupa, Mark Tupa, and Darrin Kucera.

In Lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to First Baptist Church of Inez, 230 FM 444 South, Inez, TX 77968.

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

Victoria Advocate, November 30, 2016
 

Albert O. Kulow

Edna – Funeral services for Albert Otto Kulow, 78, who died Sunday, will be held at 2 p. m. Tuesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Edna.

The Rev. Robert Dial will officiate. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens of Edna under direction of Jackson County Funeral Service.

Pallbearers will be Charles and David Kulow, Michael Filip, Alfred Newman, Lee Allen Palm and Glenn Sarlis.

Mr. Kulow was born May 24, 1909, in Holland, Texas, son of John and Emma Kulow.

Surviving are a son, Gus Kulow of Glen Rose; three daughters, Dorothy Filip of Victoria, Ruth Newman of Bloomington, and Barbara Newman of Seadrift; seven sisters, Edna and Hilda Yendrey, Elizabeth and Nora Kulow, all of Edna, Ellea Mae Wilkerson of Ingleside, Dora Palm of Sealy and Leona Heldberg of Houston; and eight grandchildren.

Victoria Advocate, August 11, 1987
 

Elizabeth Kulow

Edna – Elizabeth Kulow, 93, of Edna, died Saturday, April 3, 2004.

She was born Oct. 8, 1910, in Holland, to the late John and Emma Sturm Kulow. She was a homemaker and a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church.

Survivors: son, Charles Kulow of Victoria; sisters, Nora Kulow and Hilda Yendrey both of Edna, Leona Helberg of Houston and Ellie Mae Wilkerson of Clute; and three grandchildren.

Preceded in death by: sisters, Dora Palm and Edna Yendrey; and brothers, Albert Kulow, Hugo Kulow and Leo Kulow.

Visitation will be 5:30 – 8 p. m. Tuesday at Slavik Funeral Home chapels.

Services will be 11 a. m. Wednesday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Pastor Andrew Schroer officiating.

Burial will be in Memory Gardens of Edna. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152.

Pallbearers: John Kulow, Michael Filip, Tim Jones, Carl Browning, Carol Browning and Adam Browning.

Victoria Advocate, April 5 & 7, 2004
 

Ella Hoyer Kulow

Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Hoyer Kulow, 73, of Bloomington, who died Friday, will be held at 1 p. m. Tuesday at the First Assembly of God Church of Edna.

Pastor Edwin Cann of the Bloomington First Assembly of God Church will officiate. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens of Edna under the direction of Jackson County Funeral Service.

She was born Feb. 23, 1913, in Flatonia to the late Garheart and Annie Hoyer. She had been a resident of Victoria County for 47 years.

Surviving are her husband, Albert Kulow of Bloomington; three daughters, Dorothy Filip of Victoria, Ruth Newman of Bloomington and Barbara Newman of Fairfield; a son, Gus Kulow of Glen Rose; a sister, Mrs. Annie M. Zimmerman of Burkburnett; and eight grandchildren.

Pallbearers will be Charles and David Kulow, Lee Allen Palm, Michael Filip, Alfred Newman and Glen Sarlis. Robert Dial will serve as an honorary pallbearer.

Victoria Advocate, January 26 & 27, 1987
 

Mrs. Emma Kulow

Edna – Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Elizabeth Kulow, 84, of Edna will be held at 2 p. m. Wednesday from the Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church here, with the Rev. Arthur J. Clement officiating.

Burial will be in the Edna Cemetery, under direction of the Jackson County Funeral Service.

Mrs. Kulow was born Jan. 15, 1888 at Holland, Tex., and came to Edna in 1929. She died Sunday in a Ganado hospital after a long illness.

Surviving are seven daughters, Elizabeth and Nora Kulow and Mrs. Edna Yendry, all of Edna, Mrs. Leona Heldberg of Houston, Mrs. Hilda Yendry of San Antonio, Mrs. Ellie Mae Wilkerson of Ingleside and Mrs. Dora Palm of Sealy, three sons, Leo of Edna, Albert of Inez and Hugo of Sealy; a sister, Minnie Strum of Bartlett; two brothers, Herman and Ernest Strum, both of Holland; 20 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Victoria Advocate, January 16, 1973
 

Services Held for John F. Kulow 77, Resident 32 Years

Funeral services were held at 3 p. m. Sunday at Slavik Chapel for John Frederick Kulow, 77, Jackson County farmer and resident here since 1928. Rev. J. W. Kern of Inez Lutheran Church officiated, with burial in Edna Cemetery.

Mr. Kulow died Friday morning at the age of 77. He was born at Ramey, Texas, in Colorado County, May 11, 1884, and was raised around Austin County. Then at the age of 21 he moved to Bell County, and later to Holland, Texas. There he married Miss Emma Sturn on Nov. 19, 1907 in St. John Lutheran Church at Bartlett.

He and his wife lived there until 1921, then moved to Austin County. Six years later they moved to Jackson County, and lived here 32 years.

Mr. Kulow is survived by his wife Emma, and seven daughters, three sons, 19 grandchildren, and one brother; also a niece, two nephews and several cousins.

Edna Herald, September 14, 1961
 

Leo E. Kulow

Edna – Leo Ernest Kulow, 68, of Edna died Tuesday in an Edna rest home following a lengthy illness.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p. m. Thursday at the Edna Presbyterian Church.

The Rev. Harry Johnson, pastor, will officiate. Burial will follow in Memory Gardens of Edna.

Mr. Kulow was born August 21, 1918, in Holland, Bell County, Texas, son of John and Emma Sturn Kulow. He was a laborer and worked as a ranch hand for James Taylor.

Surviving are seven sisters, Edna and Hilda Yendrey and Elizabeth and Nora Kulow, all of Edna, Ellie Mae Wilkerson of Ingleside, Dora Palm of Sealy and Leona Heldberg of Houston; and a brother, Albert Kulow of Bloomington.

Pallbearers will be Lee Allen Palm, Clem Nava, Morris Nava, Allin Newman, Alfred Newman will serve as honorary pallbearer.

Victoria Advocate, November 20, 1986
 

Nora Wilmina Olga Kulow

Nora Wilmina Olga Kulow, 89, of Edna, died Thursday, May 6, 2004.

She was born Feb. 28, 1915, in Holland, TX, to the late John and Emma Sturm Kulow. She was a homemaker and a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church.

Survivors: son, David Kulow of Edna; sisters, Hilda E. Yendrey of Edna, Ellie Mae Wilkerson of Katy, and Leona Helberg of Houston.

Preceded in death by: sisters, Elizabeth Emma Kulow, Dora Palm, and Edna Yendrey; brothers, Albert Kulow, Hugo Kulow, and Leo Kulow.

Visitation will be 3 – 5 p. m. Sunday at Slavik Funeral Home chapels.

Services will be 11 a. m. Monday at Redeemer Lutheran Church, the Rev. Andrew Schroer officiating.

Burial will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Slavik Funeral Home, Edna, 361-782-2152.

Victoria Advocate, May 8, 2004
 

Services Held for Mrs. Marion Kunz, Native of County

Services for Mrs. Marion Manly Kunz, 61, a native of Jackson County, were held Monday from Slavik’s Chapel, with Rev. Collis McKinney of the Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment was in the Edna Cemetery.

Mrs. Kunz was born Dec. 3, 1898 in Jackson County, and passed away Sept. 27 in the hospital at Ganado, after an illness of nearly three years. She resided in Victoria a while before she became ill.

Surviving relatives include two nieces, Mrs. Jessie Collier and Mrs. T. J. Bolling, both of Edna.

Edna Herald, October 1, 1959
 

Joe Kusak

LASALLE - Joe Frank Kusak, 66, died at his residence at LaSalle about 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, apparently from a heart attack.

Funeral services will be held at 10 a. m. Friday from the Slavik Chapel in Edna, with the Rev. John Bravenec officiating.

Burial will be in the LaSalle Cemetery under direction of the Slavik Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Bill James, Henry Sumbera, Rudy and Adolph Elles, and two nephews from Temple.

Mr. Kusak, a farmer, was born Feb. 25, 1907 at Waller and had lived in this county 40 years.  A spokesman for the family said he became suddenly ill while working on his farm equipment at his home. Justice of the Peace Charlie Sembera pronounced him dead at the scene.

He was a member of the Placedo Brethren Church and SPJST Lodge 52 of LaSalle.

Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Emily Kusak of LaSalle; two daughters, Mrs. Mary Ann Ohrt and Mrs. Lillie Mae Schoener of Victoria; two sons, Joe J. Kusak of LaSalle and Johnny Kusak of Victoria; a sister, Mrs. Janie Schemick of Temple; and 10 grandchildren.

Victoria Advocate, March 22 & 23, 1973
 

Viva R. Kuykendall

Katy – Viva Ramsey Kuykendall, 91, of Katy died Saturday, Jan. 7, 1995.

Mrs. Kuykendall was born Dec. 1, 1903, in Stampede Valley to the late Thomas Bradford and Pearl McKinney Ramsey. She was a photographer of Methodist Hospital Photo Lab and a Baptist. She was a member of the Austin and Houston Order of the Eastern Star and Gray Panthers.

Survivors: daughters, Helen Thomas of Houston; sons, C. L. Kuykendall of Victoria, Thomas Kuykendall of Katy and Mac Kuykendall of Kingwood; brothers, Bradford Ramsey of Waco and Orville Ramsey of Port Lavaca; 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Graveside services: Noon Tuesday, Memory Gardens of Edna with Brad Ramsey officiating. Rosewood Funeral Home, Humble, (713) 441-2171

Victoria Advocate, January 9, 1995