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A rosary for Allen E. Dabelgott, 72, of Markham, is scheduled for 8 p.m. Wednesday at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral mass will be 4 p.m. Thursday at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing with the Rev. Peter Higgins officiating. Burial will follow at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery. Mr. Dabelgott was born Feb. 21, 1922 in Beasley to Fred and Ella Steussel Dabelgott and died Sept. 5, 1994 at Methodist Hospital in Houston. A resident of Markham since 1943, he was a World War II veteran who served in the U. S. Army where he received a Purple Heart. Mr. Dabelgott was a member of the Disabled American Veterans, Blessing American Legion Cecil Lee Post No. 649, Blessing Knights of Columbus Post No. 4307, K.J.T. Society of Blessing, a member of St. Robert’s Catholic Church in Markham, a retired farmer and a former longtime employee of the Tidehaven Independent School District. Survivors include his wife, Ernestine Mae Krenek Dabelgott of Markham; daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and J. B. Freiley of Bay City, Irene and C. J. Benefield of Polk City, Florida, Geneva and Brad Nauman of Bay City, and Mary Jane and David Thigpen of Palacios; a son and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Terry Dabelgott of Woodsboro; two sisters, Margaret Penland of Bay City and Gloria Puckett of Artesia, N.M.; and nine grandchildren, Darin, Daryl, Derek and Dara Ann Dabelgott, Christy Benefield, Stephanie and Ashlee Nauman, and Amanda and Joey Kacal. In lieu of usual contributions, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society or the parish building fund. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home. Daily Tribune, September __, 1994 Photos courtesy of Heather Serrill Janise
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Krenek Dabelgott Ernestine Mae Krenek Dabelgott 82, of Markham, TX passed away peacefully and anxiously joined her husband of 51 years on April 16, 2006 at her residence. She was born September 23, 1923 in Nada, TX to the late Theofield John and Hermina Skutca Krenek. Mrs. Dabelgott was an active member of St. Robert’s Catholic Church in Markham and faithfully attended her “ Senior Citizen’s Group” every Tuesday. She also was a member of the Texas Retired Teacher’s Association. Survivors include: daughters and son-in-law: Barbara & J. B. Freiley of Bay City, Irene & C. J. Benefield of Polk City, FL, Geneva & Rick Rader of Old Ocean, and Mary Jane Dabelgott of Palacios, TX; son & daughter-in-law: Daniel & Terry Dabelgott of Woodsboro, TX; sister: Eleanor Knebel of Bay City; sister-in-law: Henrietta Dabelgott of Bay City grandchildren: Darin, Daryl, & Shana Strader, Derek and Dara Dabelgott, Christy Benefield, Stephanie Nauman, Ashlee and Tony Pitta Lima, Amanda Kacal, Kirk Wichman, Joey Kacal, John Freiley, Dara & Austin Taylor, Misty Priester & Rick Rader, Jr; great grandchildren: Jordan Austin, Jonathan, Jennifer, and Blaze Dabelgott, Kailey Taylor, Betty Pitta Lima, and Luke Pitta Lima who is on the way; and many nieces & nephews and her friends including her special friends: Danny Kacal, Walter Skutca, and Gloria Carter, and her faithful companion: “Puppy”. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by he husband Allen Earl Dabelgott; brother: Silvy Krenek: and sister: Maisie Krenek Karstedt. A Rosary will be recited Wednesday evening at Taylor Bros. Chapel at 7:00 PM The Funeral Service will be 9:30 AM Thursday at St. Peters Catholic Church in Blessing with Rev. Gary Janak officiating. Interment will follow at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Darin, Daryl, and Derek Dabelgott, and Joey Kacal, Tony Pitta Lima, and Randy Morales. Honorary Pallbearers will be Terry Karstedt and Danny Kacal. Memorials may be made to St. Robert’s Catholic Church in Markham, TX. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.
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Funeral services for Mrs. Bertha Rue Dannels, 60, for many years a resident of Matagorda County, were held at 2:30 p. m. Friday from the Palacios Funeral Home with Rev. Rayford Harris officiating. The daughter of Christian J. and Mary Isabel Shumaker, Mrs. Dannels was born at Lincoln, Nebraska, July 10, 1889. At the age of three years, she with her parents, moved to a homestead at Armel, Colorado. When she was 17 years of age her mother passed away and two years later her father died, leaving her with four younger sisters—Elsie 15, Edith 12, Velca 10 and Zepha 6, the two youngest of whom she mothered for a number of years. On February 4, 1908, she was married to William David Dannels at Wray, Colorado, and on October 20, 1909, their first child was born whom they named Theodore Delbert. Six months later, in March, 1910, she with her husband, baby, and two youngest sisters, moved to Blessing, Matagorda County, Tex. In the vicinity of Blessing and Palacios four other children were born: Bertha Alice, Margaret Leona, William David Jr., and Evelyn Fay. Margaret Leona passed away May 5, 1931, at the age of 15. In her early life Mrs. Dannels became a member of the Baptist Church and was a devout Christian the rest of her life, although for the past 26 years she was unable to attend church, having suffered a paralytic stroke which left her an invalid from that time until her death. She passed away in Nightingale Hospital at El Campo May 10, 1950, at the age of 60 years and 10 months. She is survived by her husband, William David Dannels; four children, Theodore Delbert Dannels and Mrs. Alice Harvey of Palacios, William David Dannels Jr. and Mrs. Evelyn Fay Quinn of Blessing; and six grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Elsie Powers of Palacios, Mrs. Velma Steacy and Mrs. Zelpha LeGalley of Cuero; and a host of friends. She was laid to rest near her daughter, Margaret Leona, in Palacios Cemetery.
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May 18, 1950 |
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Miss Margaret Dannels died at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Dannels, near Blessing, Tuesday evening, from acute digestion. Miss Dannels had just recovered from a siege of pneumonia and her death came as a complete shock to her many friends and relatives. She was about 16 years of age and quite popular among her friends and schoolmates. Funeral services were held at the home Wednesday, conducted by Rev. G. F. Gillespie, after which remains were brought here and interred in the city cemetery.
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May 7, 1931 |
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Funerals services for William “Bill” Dannels, Jr., 75 of Blessing, were scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 14, 1999 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing. A Rosary service was to be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, at St. Peter’s Church. Interment will be at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery. Mr. Dannels was born on Jan. 22, 1924 in Palacios to the late William D. Dannels, Sr. and Bertha Rue Shumaker. He died April 10, 1999. A retired pipeline gauger for Texas Oil & Gas Co., he was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church. He was active in community activities including Knights of Columbus Council 4307 and the Little League Association. He served in the U. S. Air Force during World War II and was stationed at the Panama Canal. Mr. Dannels is survived by his wife of 49-1/2 years, Kathryn Louise Dannels; sons and daughters-in-law William Ray and Audrey Gail Dannels of Midland, Michael Glen and Jean Dannels of Anderson, Mo., Paul Duane and Becky Dannels of Goliad, Robert Marcus and Bridgette Lynette Dannels of Markham, and John Raymond and Lisa Lynell Dannels of Blessing; daughters and sons-in-law Linda Kathleen and Gary Lee Mathis of Blessing, Nancy Carol and Doug Stephen Van Woudenberg of Bremerton, Wa., Margaret Ann Dannels of Corpus Christi, and Anita Marie and Brian Isaac of Houston; a sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn Faye and Clyde Quinn of Blessing; 15 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; and multiple nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Theodore Dannels, and sisters Alice Harvey and Margaret Dannels. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association.
Palacios Beacon,
April 14, 1999 |
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Benjamin Jesse Keet Darnall was born near Canton, Mississippi, Mar. 2, 1866. He came to Texas when twenty-one years of age and settled near Clarksville where he engaged in farming. He was married at Bogata, Texas, Nov. 5, 1890. Mr. and Mrs. Darnall moved to Wharton County in 1898 making their home near Wallis until 1907 when they moved near Palacios. Two children were born to this union: Edna Earl, born 1892 died in infancy, and Royce Keet, who with his mother, survives him. Mr. Darnall united with the Presbyterian Church in young manhood and with the Church in Palacios with his family after their location in Matagorda County. He died after a protracted illness on Wednesday evening, Sept. 4, 1940 at the age of 74 years, six months and two days. Funeral services were conducted at the Presbyterian Church of Palacios, Thursday, Sept. 5, at 3 p. m. by the pastor, Rev. J. G. M. Ramsey, assisted by the Rev. L. W. Crouch, pastor of the First Baptist Church and the Rev. Jas. E. Mack, pastor of the Methodist Church. Mrs. E. Hay, of Houston, niece of Mrs. Darnall sang “The City Four Square” as a solo and the choir, consisting of Mrs. J. L. Koerber, Mrs. C. W. Crawford, Mrs. E. E. Burton and Mrs. Vogt Powell, with Mrs. C. W. Nester at the piano, sang two special favorite hymns of the deceased, “Jesus Lover of My Soul,” and “Safe in the Arms of Jesus.” The pall bearers were Raymond and Murray Hart, Palacios, and Walter Brown, Houston, nephews of the deceased, and Messrs. R. F. Summer, of New Gulf, and Abbie Pierce and Dennis Clardy, of Palacios. Interment was made in the Palacios Cemetery.
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September 12, 1940 |
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Funeral services for Guy Davis, 57, of 1802 Ross Street, were to be held at 3:00 PM today at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home. The Rev. Leslie LeGrand was to officiate, followed by Masonic graveside services and burial in Cedarvale Cemetery. Davis, a resident of Bay City for the past 29 years, died Tuesday at the Matagorda General Hospital, following a lengthy illness. Survivors include: his wife, Mrs. Templa Davis of Bay City; three daughters, Mrs. Mary Withrow of Houston, Mrs. Jean Ehlert and Mrs. Virginia Cole, both of Bay City; four sisters, Mrs. Dwight Morrison of Beaumont, Mrs. Lula Mericle, Mrs. Hayne Bowman, and Mrs. Maude Carmichael, all of Houston; two brothers, Roland Davis of Houston and Robert Davis of Beaumont; and ten grandchildren. Davis, a member of the Masonic Lodge and the First Methodist Church, was retired several years ago, after 30 years of service with a leading coffee company. He was familiarly known by his friends as “Coffee” Davis. Pallbearers named were: Rex Teat, Dale Withrow, L. B. Luder, Neal Wilkerson, L. Heiligbrodt, and Jack Cole.
The Daily Tribune,
May 3,
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Funeral services for Charles L. de St. Aubin, 64 years, four months, 22 days, express agent in Palacios since 1926, and well-known citizen, were held in Bay City Friday at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church with Rev. E. L. Malone, assisted by Rev. N. C. Croft, officiating. Mr. Aubin died in Bay City at 4:00 p. m. Thursday, October 22, after a protracted illness. It was thought that he was improving after a stay in a hospital and Mr. Aubin returned to his home a few weeks ago. Just a few days before his death, however, he suffered a relapse and returned to the hospital where he passed away. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Lottie de St. Aubin, of this place, three step children, Mrs. Annie Lee Martin, of Houston; Mrs. Lottie Mae White, of Santa Anna, Calif.; and Randolph Cox, of Bay City; three sisters, Mrs. Cecile de St. Aubin Shaffer, of Chicago, Ill.; Mrs. Clement de St. Aubin McWeeny, Miami, Fla.; and Mrs. Julia Aubin Allen, of Washington, D. C.; and one brother, G. J. de St. Aubin, of San Antonio, Texas. Mr. Aubin came to Matagorda County in 1906 and has resided in the county until the time of his death. From 1906 until 1926 he lived in Bay City when he came to Palacios as agent for the railway Express Company, a position which he held at the time of his death. Pall bearers were Messrs. R. L. Price, R. J. Sisson, G. H. Faubion, all of Palacios; Jim Tabb, Pat Thompson, and A. S. Collins, all of Bay City. Burial was in Cedarvale Cemetery with Taylor Brothers in charge of arrangements.
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October 29, 1942 |
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Funeral services were held for Carl Lawrence Delaplain Saturday morning at 10 o’clock at the Palacios Funeral Home with Rev. Lawrence M. Greenhaw officiating assisted by Rev. Geo. F. Gillespie. Mr. Delaplain was born in Kansas on February 9, 1879. He is survived by his father, H. L. Delaplain, two brothers and two sisters: Guy, of Seminole, Oklahoma, Mrs. John Mayberry of Wyoming, Iowa, and Mrs. Will Batchelder of Palacios. In spite of the fact that he had been in a wheel chair for 31 years, he used his inventive genius and skilled hands to perfect various devices, one of which is a cotton chopper and weeder, power by a gasoline motor. Made of odds and ends around the house, it has been actually used by a member of the family in the cotton field. Among the cherished keepsakes prized by the family is a typed letter found in his papers after his death, which had been written ten years ago, next month, expressing to the family his deep appreciation for their goodness and kindness to him during the years in the wheel chair. Mr. Delaplain died at the home of his sister here July 12.
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Gail Elizabeth Denn, 64, of Bay City, Texas, passed away April 25, 2016, surrounded by loved ones. She was born August 25, 1951, in Bay City, to the late James Edward Lewis and Mary Helen Smith Lewis. She was a 1970 graduate of Van Vleck High School. She served as Matagorda County Clerk from January 1998 until her retirement in November 2010. Her entire career at the Matagorda County Clerk’s office spanned 32 years. Her husband, Vernon Denn; and brother, Larry Lewis; preceded her in death. Survivors include her son, Danny Denn and his wife Bobbi; her brothers, Mark Lewis and his wife Leila, and Jamie Lewis and his wife Sherry; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends and relatives from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., Friday, April 29, 2016, at Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City, Texas. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m., Saturday, April 30, 2016, at Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Gary Baldridge officiating. Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.taylorbros.net. Arrangements are with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City. 979-245-4613.
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Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Ramsey, Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Ramsey, and Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Wright and families were called to Burkville Monday by the death of their grandson and nephew, T. E. Dickerson, who died from injuries received Sunday afternoon when he dived into shallow water. He, with other young companions, were in the habit of going to the river for swimming and had been there quite often. The previous Sunday the water was at least eight feet deep and two big rains had fallen during the week. T. E. was one of the first ready for the swim and made the dive which cost him his life, not realizing the water was so shallow at this time. He weighed about 190 pounds and the force of the plunge caused a concussion, fractured vertebrae and internal injuries. He was rushed to the Sealey hospital in Jasper where his condition as not deemed critical until the next morning, and he died at 8:30 p. m. He was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Dickerson and the oldest grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Ramsey. He was about 21 years of age, and graduated from the Palacios High School with the class of 1937. For the past year or more he had engaged in farming at the home of his parents near Burkville. Funeral services were held from the Baptist Church in Burkville Tuesday afternoon, conducted by the pastor, Rev. Thos. Wealford, assisted by Rev. Noel, of San Augustine. Five uncles acted as pallbearers. Mrs. Dickerson taught school at Prairie Center during the time T. E. attended our school. They made a large circle of friends who are deeply grieved to learn of his untimely death and extend deepest sympathy to the bereaved parents and other relatives.
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Thomas Fredrich Dickert, aged 81 years, 10 months and 3 days, died Monday, Sept. 18, at 2:15 p. m., at the home of his daughter, Mrs. L. Dorsey, after an illness of some time. Mr. Dickert was born in South Carolina, and lived to manhood in that state. He was married to Miss Sally Glymph and to this union were born nine children, one, a daughter, passed away at the age of eight years. Those who survive him are four daughters, Mrs. C. Alexander, of Floydada, Mrs. L. Dorsey and Mrs. George Harrison, of Palacios, and Mrs. Hugh McKissick of Pasadena; four sons, John and Zim Dickert, of Palacios, Fred Dickert of Floydada and Ernest Dickert, of Old Mexico. Mrs. Dickert preceded her husband to the home beyond, Sept. 9, 1895. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Palacios Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. G. F. Gillespie of the Presbyterian Church, assisted by Rev. Paul Engle, of the Episcopal Church, of Bay City. Music was furnished by a quartette, Mrs. R. T. Phillips, Mrs. Walter Milam and Messrs. J. E. Robinson and C. B. Viets, Mrs. D. M. Green pianist. Burial was in the Palacios cemetery under direction of the Palacios Funeral Home.
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September 21, 1933 |
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Funeral services for Angeline “Jean” E. (Kopnicky) Dittfurth, 77, of Richmond, formerly of Blessing, were scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 6 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Richmond. Interment followed at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Blessing with Father Eric Pitre officiating. Jean was born Sept. 22, 1920 in Yoakum, Texas and passed away Dec. 3 in Richmond. She was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign War Ladies Auxiliary 3903 and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 271. She was also a volunteer at Polly Ryon Memorial Hospital in Richmond. She is preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Kopnicky; daughter, Shirley Roeder; parents, Albert John and Pauline Drabek Watzlavik; brothers, Edwin, Steve, Albert and Victor Watzlavik; and grandson, “Bubba” Rives. Angeline is survived by her daughters, Geneva Rives of Manvel, Texas; Dorothy Ragain of Angleton; sons, Fred Kopnicky of Houston, Donald Kopnicky of El Campo; sister, Louise Covington of Floresville; fifteen grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Kade Kopnicky, Weldon Jacobs, David Arnold, Clinton Roeder, Calvin Duschamp and Kevin Duschamp. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to “Touch the Future”, c/o Sacred Heart Church, Richmond, Texas 77469. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg.
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December 7, 1997 |
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Mrs. Irene B. Dominguez, 29, of Blessing, died Oct. 20, 1976 at Wagner General Hospital in Palacios. She was born Dec. 23, 1946 in Brownsville. Survivors include one widower, Eduvige Dominquez of Blessing; her father, Felipe Benavides, Sr. of California; one daughter, Carolina Dominquez of Blessing; four sons, Robert, Roy Rene and Eduviges Jr. of Blessing; three sisters, Gracie Castillo of Chicago, Veronica Ortiz of California and Silvania Benavides of Brownsville; five brothers, Felipe, Juan Jose, and Robert Benavides of California, Rick Benavides of Chicago and Valde Benavides of Brownsville. Services will be held Saturday, Oct. 23 at 10 a.m. at the Palacios Funeral Home. Rosary will be said Friday Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery in Blessing. Arrangements with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home.
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October 21, 1976 |
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Mrs. Albina Dornak, 63, a resident of Bay City, passed away June 15 at the Matagorda General Hospital. Mrs. Dornak was a resident of Bay City for 33 years and held memberships in the Holy Cross Church and S.P.J.S.T. Survivors include: husband M. A. Dornak, Bay City; daughter, Mrs. Wayne Smith, Alice; 4 sons, Fred Dornak, Lake Charles, La.; Edwin Dornak, Vidor; Jerry Dornak, Clear Lake City; Donald, Bay City. 3 sisters, Mrs. Mildred Grieve and Mrs. Lilly Biskep of Flatonia; Mrs. Ella Holub, Houston; 2 brothers, August Lauer, Flatonia, William Lauer, Jr., Houston; 8 grandchildren. Funeral services were held June 17 at 4 p. m. in Holy Cross Catholic Church with the Msgr. C. J. Martin officiation. Interment was at St. Peters Cemetery Blessing. Pallbearers were Ed Holosek, Ed Dornak, Steve Dornak, John Dornak, James Dornak and Emil Dornak. Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Daily Tribune, June 18, 1973 Funeral services for Method Albert (Mack) Dornak, 74, of Bay City will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Cross Catholic Church with Monsignor James Brunner officiating. Burial to follow at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery, Blessing. A rosary will be held 6:30 p.m. today at Taylor Brothers Funeral Home chapel. Mr. Dornak was born March 13, 1915, in Gonzales to Method and Mary Lizner Dornak and died Feb. 26, 1990, at Bay Cilla Nursing Home, Bay City. A resident of Bay City since 1942, he was a life member of the Knights of Columbus, a member of S.P.J.S.T.Lodge 148 and Holy Cross Catholic Church. He served with the U. S. Army National Guard, 1942-45. Survivors include a daughter, Georgiann Smith of Houston; a daughter-in-law, Margaret Dornak of Vidor; three sons, Fred Dornak of Kingwood, Jerry Dornak of Sea Brook and Donald Dornak of Bay City; a sister, Annie Miculka of El Campo; three brothers, Ed Dornak of Blessing, Johnnie Dornak of Midfield and James Dornak of El Campo; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers include Frank Hahn, Julius Ledwig, Fred Walker, Mark Dornak, Mike Smith and Rusty Gould. He was preceded in death by his wife, Albina Dornak in June 1973 and two sons, Edwin Dornak in 1979 and Robert Dornak in 1943. Arrangements are with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Bay City. Daily Tribune, February __, 1990
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Funeral services were held for Mrs. Mary F. Dornak in Triska Chapel, El Campo Friday, April 7, 1972 at 9:45 a. m. A mass followed in St. Phillip’s Catholic Church at 10 a. m. with the Rev. Albert Hubertus officiating. Burial was in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery at Blessing. Pallbearers, all grandsons, were Jerry, Edwin, Steve, Tommie, Dennis and John Dornak. Mrs. Dornak passed away Wednesday, April 5 at 12:40 p. m. in the Nightingale Hospital, El Campo, after a long illness at the age of 85 years, 1 month and 25 days. She was born in Czechoslovakia February 10, 1887 and had been a resident of El Campo for the past 28 years. Surviving are seven sons, Emil Dornak of La Grange, Method Dornak of Bay City, Edward Dornak of Blessing, Steve Dornak of Victoria, Johnnie Dornak of Midfield, August Dornak of San Antonio, Jimmie Dornak of El Campo; one daughter, Mrs. Annie Miculka of El Campo; two step-daughters, Mrs. Mary Berdecka of Blessing, Mrs. Rosie Maresh of Flatonia; three stepsons, Robert Dornak of Yoakum, Frank Dornak of Shiner, Cyril Dornak of Flatonia; 29 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. Shiner Gazette, April 20, 1972
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Mr. M. F. Dornak a farmer living near Blessing and several members of his family, were in an automobile accident near Columbus. Mr. Dornak was fatally injured, living only three days and dying at his home. Funeral services were held at St. Peter's Church, Blessing and interment was made in the Catholic Cemetery. Matagorda County Tribune, January 5, 1933 Mr. M. F. Dornak, who with his family was injured in an automobile accident near Columbus about two weeks ago, died last Friday night. Mr. Dornak was seventy-two years old, so he was not able to survive the shock of internal injuries received which was followed by pneumonia. The funeral took place Sunday morning at the Blessing Catholic Church, with interment in the cemetery at Blessing, a large number of friends and relatives being present. Mr. Dornak leaves a large family to mourn his passing, being the father of twenty children, eighteen of whom survive him, with his widow. The other members of the family who were injured are getting along very well.
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December 14, 1932 |
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Robert Lee Dornak, age one month and 6 days passed away in Galveston yesterday morning at 10 a.m. He is survived by his mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. M. Dornak, one sister Georgia Ann, three brothers Fred James, Edwin Joe and Jerry Edward. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday morning at the Holy Cross Catholic Church with burial in Blessing Cemetery. Walker Matchett Funeral Home in charge. Daily Tribune, December 16, 1942
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Funeral services for Mrs. C. S. Douglas, who died Tuesday, Dec. 27 were held from the Palacios Funeral Home here, Wednesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. G. F. Gillespie and interment made in the Palacios Cemetery, under the direction of the Palacios Funeral Home. Mrs. Douglas was 70 years of age and had been in failing health for some time. Besides her husband, she is survived by a sister, Mrs. S. F. Cook of this city, and a number of nieces and nephews. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas came to Texas from Nebraska in 1910 and located on a farm in the Citrus Grove community which has been their home ever since. They made a host of friends during these years with whom we join in extending sympathy to the bereaved husband and other relatives.
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December 29, 1938 |
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Mr. P. M. Doyle, painter, died at the Loos Hospital yesterday afternoon following an operation. He is survived by: his wife, three sisters and a brother. Funeral services, under the direction of Taylor Bros., were held from the Methodist church this afternoon at 3 o’clock. Mr. and Mrs. Doyle have made Bay City their home for several years, and in that time made many friends. Mr. Doyle was well thought of by his many business associates and the entire town mourns the loss of this good man who has endeared himself in the heart of all who knew him.
The Daily Tribune, June 5,
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Brice Page Duncan, passed away at his home in this city Thursday evening, Feb. 27, 1936, aged 69 years, 10 months and 13 days. He was born April 14, 1866 in Washington County, Texas, and was left without father or mother at a very early age. He attended Baylor University at Independence when a young man. He was united in marriage to Miss Ive V. Smith, September 6, 1894, who has been his constant companion for the past forty-two years. Mr. Duncan joined the Baptist Church when a young man and twenty-five years ago, he and his wife joined the Free W. M. Baptist Church at Bryan, Tex. He had lived in several different parts of the state, and wherever he went he was always active in business and community activities. He came to Palacios in 1925 and soon entered the general merchandise business. During this time he was known as one of our most charitable citizens. To help the needy, feed the hungry and care for the sick was ever his motto. No call for aid was ever unheeded by Mr. Duncan and he will be greatly missed not only by his loved ones but by a host of friends here and elsewhere. About a year ago he was forced to retire from business because of his health, and his sudden passing, although a shock, was not unexpected. Besides his widow he is survived by three nieces, Mrs. E. Mobley, of Burnett, Tex.; Mrs. James Barb, and Mrs. Leslie Wheeler, of Temple, Tex. and one nephew, Jimmie Duncan of Temple. Funeral services were conducted in the Palacios Funeral Home, Friday afternoon by Rev. George D. McClelland. Music was furnished by the following members of the choir of the First Baptist Church: Mrs. M. K. Feather, Mrs. L. S. Appleton, Mrs. Julius Snider, Miss Billie Bert Richards, and Messrs. E. A. Burton, T. S. Forehand, A. M. Stadig and John Richards. Services at the grave were held by the Odd Fellows assisted by Rev. McClelland and interment made under the direction of the Palacios Funeral Home. Brother Odd Fellows who acted as pall bearers were G. A. Salsbury, Sherman Sadler, L. Margerum, of Palacios and Jim Tabb, F. M. Sutton and George Helmecke, of Bay City.
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March 5, 1936 |
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Mrs. Elizabeth E. Dunkleburg, who passed away October 19, 1949, was born in Iowa, November 5, 1860. She moved with her parents to Osborne County, Kansas, in 1876 and here she was married to Frank Dunkleburg in 1880. They resided there until 1909 when they moved to Palacios and built them a home at the corner of Fourth and Magnusson Streets. Mr. Dunkleburg passed away some years ago, but she continued to reside in Palacios. One son, Lester C. Dunkleburg of San Antonio, survives along with two daughters, one who makes her home in Kansas and the other from New York. Funeral services were held Friday, October 21, in the Palacios Funeral Home at 11 o’clock a. m. conducted by Rev. Rayford B. Harris and burial made in the Palacios cemetery.
Palacios
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October 27, 1949 |
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Frank Dunkelburg, whose illness we mentioned in last week’s Beacon, died in the hospital in Bay City, Saturday, Jan. 28, at the age of 83 years, 3 months and 27 days. His remains were brought to Palacios and prepared for burial. Funeral services were held in the chapel of the Palacios Funeral Home Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock with Rev. G. F. Gillespie, of the Presbyterian Church, officiating. Interment was made in the Palacios cemetery, under the direction of the Palacios Funeral Home. Active pallbearers were R. T. Phillips, W. E. Green, Frank Gillespie, E. E. Burton, Chas. Hansen and J. H. Brotemarkle. Mr. Dunkelburg was born in Buffalo, N. Y., Nov. 1, 1849. He moved to Kansas in 1876, from which state he came to Palacios in 1910, and has since made this his home. He was of a quiet unassuming nature, a great reader and kept information on all topics of the day. He is survived by his wife and one son, to whom we with their many friends extend deepest sympathy.
Palacios
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February 2, 1933 |
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A. L. Dyer was born August 28, 1872, in Tazewell, Tennessee, and passed to his eternal rest on September 6, 1941. He grew to manhood and was educated in Tennessee. He married Nancy Jane Minton in 1896. To this union five children were born; one died in infancy. Mr. Dyer followed the profession of teaching school for 20 years, when he retired due to ill health. He came to Texas with his family in 1904. He lived in and near the community of Blessing since 1912 until the death of his wife in 1928. Since then he has made his home with his children. Mr. Dyer was very well read. He had a keen mind and a retentive memory, and therefore a comprehensive grasp of facts—educational, political, etc. During his lifetime he was keenly interested in the affairs of the world. He was honest in all his dealings and in all his ways; he was quiet and sincere and made friends wherever he went. The sympathy of the community goes out to the children and relatives. Rev. George F. Gillespie and Rev. J. E. Mack had charge of the funeral service which was held in the Palacios Funeral Home on September 8th. Taylor Brothers had charge of arrangements. The remains were laid to rest in Palacios Cemetery. He leaves to mourn his passing his four children: Jimmie Dyer, Houston, Curtis Barlow Dyer, Corpus Christi, Mrs. G. W. Anderson, Galveston, Mrs. C. D. McConnell, Palacios; seven grandchildren and a host of friends. Out of town relatives and friends to attend the funeral were Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Dyer and son, Jimmie, of Houston; C. B. Dyer, Corpus Christi; Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Anderson and daughters, Velma and Wilma, of Galveston, Mrs. Lee Nelson and son, Charles, of Galveston, and a number of Blessing friends.
Palacios
Beacon,
September 11, 1941 |
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The Blessing people were both shocked and grieved at the death of our good friend, Mrs. A. L. Dyer no Wednesday night, July 25. Mrs. Dyer had been sick only two days and was believed to be improved but suddenly Wednesday night took a turn for the worse and died about midnight with congestion of the stomach. Interment was made in the Palacios cemetery on Friday afternoon. Many beautiful flowers were laid by loving hands on the last resting place of this good friend who had scattered so many flowers along her way. Left to mourn her los are her husband, A. L. Dyer, Blessing; two daughters, Mrs. Chas. McConnell of Palacios, Mrs. Geo. Anderson, Port Aransas and two sons, Jim of Kingsville and Barlowe of Blessing.
Palacios
Beacon, August 2, 1928 |
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