Cedarvale  - Bay City Cemetery

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Daniel Heidrich

Daniel “Red” Heidrich

Funeral services for Daniel “Red” Heidrich, 50, of Bay City are scheduled for 2 p. m. on Thursday at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church with Rev. Eric Klimple officiating. Burial will follow in Cedarvale Cemetery.

Mr. Heidrich died on Sept. 15, 1997 at his residence and was born on Feb. 1, 1947 in Breslau in Lavaca County to parents Werner and Ellenora Marburger Heidrich. He served in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War. He was retired from Stanley’s Store after working there since he was 13 years old. Survivors are his mother, Ellenora Heidrich of Bay City, brothers, Samuel Heidrich of Kamay, Michael and Werner Heidrich Jr. of Bay City; sisters, Mabel Miller, Alice Davis and Sharon Bratton of Bay City; Carolyn Mills of El Campo and Lenora Mowdy of Victoria along with a number of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be Robert Davis, Wayne Davis, Charlie Mills, Butch Mills, Chris Heidrich and Bubba Miller.

He was preceded in death by his father, Werner Heidrich.

Arrangements are under the direction of Dick R. Elkins Bay City Funeral Home, 245-4893.

Daily Tribune, September 18, 1997
 

Werner F. Heidrich          Ellenora Heidrich

Ellenora Marburger Heidrich
(December 23, 1925 - February 7, 2015)

Ellenora Marburger Heidrich, 89, of Bay City passed away February 7, 2015. She was born December 23, 1925 in Hallettsville, TX to the late Otto Marburger and Ella Kelcke Marburger.

She was a woman who loved her family unconditionally. She was an inspiration to so many, a hero to us all. She was kind, generous and always put others above herself. She was a life member of Fraternal Order of Eagles and the VFW Post 2438 Ladies Auxiliary and was always willing to lend a helping hand.

Her husband Werner Heidrich and one son Daniel Heidrich preceded her in death. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law Mabel & Donald Miller, Carolyn & Galon Mills, Alice & Gary Davis, Lenora & Clark Mowdy and Sharon & Ronnie Bratton; sons Samuel Heidrich, Werner Heidrich, Jr., Michael Heidrich; daughter-in-law Judith Heidrich; 19 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends and relatives from 5pm until 7pm Monday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at St. Peter Lutheran Church with Rev. Jarred Stillions officiating. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Wayne Davis, Robert Davis, Butch Mills, Charlie Mills, Bubba Miller, Chris Heidrich, Ronnie Bratton, Eric Heidrich, Brent Heidrich and Jay Mowdy.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Houston Hospice for your continuous care and support as well as her care-taker Juanita Gonzalez.

In lieu of flowers, please send memorials to Houston Hospice El Campo; 1102 N. Mechanic; El Campo, TX 77437.

Bay City Tribune, February 11, 2015
 

James H. Hill

James H. Hill

In the passing of James H. Hill, a Texas pioneer received his reward of everlasting life. He was born October 21, 1851 at Saluria, Matagorda Island. His father was Carl William Andrew Hill and his mother Elizabeth Hill. He and his cousin, John Smith of Seguin were the sole survivors of the Hill home on Matagorda Island in the storm of 1875. Those in the Captain Hill home at that time were Mrs. Wm. Hill, James H. Hill, John Hill, Lizzie Hill, Mary Hill, John P. Smith, Captain Billings, Eddie Billings and Ike Brown. This storm was the same which destroyed Indianola. Mr. Hill visited his cousin in Seguin…the latter part of 1930, which was the first time they had met in 51 years.

In 1883 he was married to Annie Steinhart at St. Joseph’s Church, Galveston. Of this union, three children were born, Mrs. H. J. Shearrer of San Antonio, John and Anita Hill. Mr. and Mrs. Hill celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on December 3, 1933.

He moved to Bay City in 1903 at which time he was in the service of the Southern Pacific Railroad and ran the first train into Bay City. In 1921 he retired from active service. He and his family were ever important in the upbuilding of Bay City and this county.

Mr. Hill was a simple, kindly man, upstanding and modeled his life on the Christ-like spirit of tolerance and charity. All those who knew him were made better by his example and friendliness. As Father Coffey, pastor of the Holy Cross Church, said in his tribute to Mr. Hill, “I for one shall miss him greatly,” concluding his tribute with Edgar Guest’s poem: “He lived by the side of the road and was a friend to man.” To those who have been lifelong friends of Mr. Hill, the loss of his friendship will be shared alike by children and grownups.

Mr. Hill was buried with all the rituals of the Catholic Church. Requiem High Mass sung by the choir of Holy Cross Church with Father Jos. J. Coffey officiating. Father J. J. O’Reilly of Temple, Father C. P. Sullivan of Eagle Lake; Father A. J. Weber of Blessing, Father A. Raska of El Campo and Right Rev. Monsignor Schnetzer of Houston, (former pastor of Bay City). Many beautiful floral offerings attested to the devotion and esteem in which he was held. Relatives from Galveston, Seguin, Port Lavaca and Angleton were in attendance at the funeral.

Active pallbearers were Messrs. Edward Ryan, Jas. W. Gartrell, Matt Ottis, Stanley Cernosek, Frank and Tom Ottis of Wadsworth.

He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Annie Hill and three children. To them the Tribune extends deepest sympathy.

Among those from out of town attending the services were Capt. Wm. Steinhart, Mr. Geo. Steinhart, Mrs. Paul Purdy, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Zinke, Capt. and Mrs. Wm. Holzhauser, Capt. and Mrs. Frank Reynolds all of Galveston; Mr. John Smith, Miss Josie Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Smith, all of Seguin; Mr. W. H. Smith, Miss Irma Smith, Mr. Chas. Elder, Mrs. Geo. Braden and Miss Alice Smith of Port Lavaca; Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Scott of Wharton, Miss Ruth Hill of San Antonio; Mrs. Roland Blum of Austwell, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Waters, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Noble, Mr. R. Johnson of Wharton, Mrs. A. L. Steinhart of Houston, Mr. Wm. Schaffer of Houston, Mr. Ed Baker of Matagorda, Mr. M. Murphy of Blessing and Mr. O. A. Ulland of Markham.

Daily Tribune, May 11, 1934
 

Millie S. Hillman

Millie Svetlik Hillman

Mrs. Millie Svetlik Hillman, 74, of 1912 5^th Street, Bay City died Wednesday August 30, at the Gulf Coast Hospital in Wharton. She was born October 5, 1904 in Weimar. Survivors include sisters, Mrs. Ann Ponder, Wharton, Mrs. Mary Hlozek, East Bernard, brothers Louis of Missouri City, James, of Bay City, Frank of Stow, Ohio, Ray and Willie Svetlik both of Bay City. Rosary will be at 7 p. m. Thursday at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home Chapel. Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a. m. Friday, September 1, from the Holy Cross Catholic Church. Rev. Charles Sonnier is celebrant, interment at Cedarvale Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.

Daily Tribune, September 1, 1978
 

Jehu L. Hood

J. L. Hood

From Tuesday’s Daily.

Mr. J. L. “Jack” Hood died at his home this (Tuesday) morning sometime between 5 and 8 o’clock. He was seen at his place of business early and was found dead a little later with the gas jets in his home open.

Mr. Hood had been despondent for several days and had not been in good health for several months. He is survived by his wife, daughter and brother.

At the time of going to press the Tribune had not been apprised of the funeral arrangement.

Matagorda County Tribune, November 5, 1936
 

Dean Hoppes

Johnnie O’Dean Hoppes

Johnnie O’Dean Hoppes, 60, of Bay City died at Matagorda General Hospital Thursday, March 12, 1981.  He was a resident of Bay City for 31 years, retired from Sun Oil Company, veteran of World War II and his church affiliation was Methodist. 

Survivors include wife, Willie Lee Hoppes of Bay City; stepdaughter Wanda Alexander of Corpus Christi; stepson, Lovell Lawrence of Bay City; sister, Dorothy Lwdke of Humble; brother, Jerald Hoppes of Humble; 4 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home Saturday, March 14,1981 at 11 am with Rev. S. Merle Waters officiating.  Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery.

Pallbearers include Sam Steen, Vernon Cheatham, James Bass, Adam Price, Tom Nations and Ron Bratten.

Arrangements with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.

Daily Tribune, March 31, 1981         Obituary courtesy of Faye Cunningham
 

Lee Ander Hudler           Maggie Ann Hudler

Bay City Farmer Killed When Car Goes Into Rail – Lee Ander Hudler

Wharton, March 29.—Lee A. Hudler, 54, Bay City rice farmer and stockman, was instantly killed Tuesday night at Iago, when his car plunged into a guard rail on a sharp curve. There were no witnesses to the accident. The victim was found dead by those first arriving at the scene.

The body was brought to Wharton and prepared for burial by the Wharton Undertaking Company. Death apparently was caused by a severed windpipe. Two cuts were found on Hudler’s head, but no bruises were found on the body and no bones were broken, according to Ira G. Broughton of the undertaking company.

Mr. Hudler is survived by his wife, one son and four daughters, all of Bay City.—Houston Chronicle.

Palacios Beacon, March 30, 1933
 

Carrie R. Hudson

Carrie Rena Hudson

Funeral services for Carrie Rena Hudson, 89, of Port Lavaca will be held 2 p. m. Wednesday at the Taylor Brothers Funeral Home chapel with the Revs. Chester Sassman, Bill Carper and Lloyd Helton officiating. Burial will follow at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City.

Friends may call on the family today at the home of Judith Mahavier, 2009 Sandlewood, Bay City.

Mrs. Hudson was born Nov. 6, 1900, to William W. and Carrie I. Yeamans Hillery in Matagorda and died Oct. 5, 1990, at her daughter’s home.

A lifelong resident of Bay City and the Wadsworth area until moving to Port Lavaca in 1986, she was a member of the Bay City chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Guadalupe chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution of Victoria. A member of the Baptist church since age 6, she attended Calvary Baptist Church. She was the wife of Otto Eugene Hudson, a retired employee of Texas Gulf Sulphur, a veteran of World War I and a longtime farmer and rancher in Matagorda County. His cattle brand was 5-11 and 5-H.The Hudsons would have been married 75 years Oct. 6.

She is survived by a daughter and two sons-in-law, Theora and Charles Coleman of Port Lavaca and Thelbert Simpson of Bay City; three sons and daughters-in-law, Edward Eugene and Marion Hudson of Bay City, James William and Marie Hudson of Victoria and Robert Lawrence and Nancy Hudson of Robstown; nine grandchildren, Carrilee Jelensperger of Bay City, Edward Eugene Hudson Jr. of Houston, Donna Jean Kessler of Sweeny, Judith Ann Mahavier of Bay City, Linda Marie Hildreth of McAllen, Kevin Allen Hudson of Houston, Cynthia Ann Zirl of Chapel Hill, Kerry Wayne Hudson of Robstown and Rebecca Lynn Hudson of Bryan.

She is also survived by 15 great–grandchildren, Alain Jelensperger, Wendy and Jamie Hudson, Lori and Brian Kessler, Michelle and Michael Mahavier, Jimmy and Joey Hildreth, Joshua Zirl, Spencer Webb III, Julie Broomfield, and Nicole, Cody and Cydney Webb; a great-great-grandchild, Chase Hildreth; a nephew, LaRue Pyle of Houston; a niece, Betty Ann Christianson of Great Falls, Mont.; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Hudson was preceded in death by her husband in 1982; her parents, William W. and Carrie Yeamans Hillery; her daughter, Doris Marie Simpson in 1986; her grandson, Spencer Charles Webb II in 1988; and her sister, Annie Moers.

Pallbearers are Jim Cotton, Ron Strong, John Wayne Stepp, J. C. Melcher Jr., Larry Mathias, and Hollis D. Kirkland.

Honorary pallbearers are Frank Diebel, Sidney Schwartz, Tom Ottis, Joe Allison, Tony Holladay, John Kabela and Pete Pfeiffer.

In lieu of usual contributions, donations may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.

Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City.

Daily Tribune, October, 1990
 

W. B. Downing Hughes

13-Year-Old-Bicyclist Killed By Automobile
W. B. Hughes Dies of Injuries Received When Hit By Auto

W. B. "Dooley" Hughes, died at the Hospital last night at 8:30 from injuries received at 7:30 when he was struck by an automobile while riding his bicycle on the highway across the river near his home when he was struck by a car driven by a Clemville boy, Fella, who is a member of the Oshman softball team. Fella was coming to Bay City to play in the game last night.

Young Hughes was riding near his home on the highway without lights on his bicycle. The car driven by Fella and another car were coming the same direction. One car turned out to pass the other and struck the boy who was unseen while driving without lights.

Young Hughes is survived by his mother, Mrs. W. O. Hughes, two brothers, Henry and Rupert, and two sisters, Agnes and Marguerite.

The funeral will be held from the Walker-Matchett Funeral Home at 4 p. m. Wednesday. Walker-Matchett will be in charge of arrangements. Reverend Nichols will officiate.

The Daily Tribune, August 23, 1938
 

Loraine Davidson Hunt           Carroll D. Hunt

Carroll Dee Hunt

Funeral services for Carroll Dee Hunt, 75, of Richmond, will be held 2 p. m. Saturday at Davis Chapel in Rosenberg. Burial will be at Cedarvale Cemetery in Bay City at 4:30 p. m. Saturday. The Rev. Jan Konse will officiate the services. Visitation will be after 4 p. m. today at Davis Funeral Home in Rosenberg.

Mr. Hunt was born Jan. 17, 1917 in Phillips, Okla. and died June 18, 1992 at Polly Ryon Hospital in Richmond.

He was a member of the American Legion and served in the U. S. Air Force, 15^th Troop Carrier Squad during World War II.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Sandy and Jerry of Rosenberg and Carole and Richard Zarate of Bay City; two sisters, Ellena Craig of Dickinson and Aggie Utley of Boynton Beach, Fla.; a brother, Leon “Chick” Hunt of Dickinson; four grandchildren, Jerry Wayne Hickl Jr. and Valerie Hickl of Rosenberg, Walter Loose Jr. of Antioch, Calif., and Donald Loose of Houston and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Hunt was preceded in death by his wife, Loraine Davidson Hunt; parents, John R. and Nettie Hendley Hunt and two brothers, Rufus and Bill Hunt.

Arrangements are under the direction of Davis Funeral Home in Rosenberg.

Daily Tribune, June 19, 1992