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Gus John Jalufka of Blessing passed away today at the Matagorda General Hospital at the age of 49. He was born on July 26, 1914 in Texas and had been a farmer before his death. Rosary will be recited today at 7 p. m. at the Taylor Brothers Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will begin at 10 a. m. in the Taylor Brothers Chapel, Saturday, with the Requiem Mass beginning at 10:30 a. m. from St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery with Rev. Edward Bily officiating. He was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing and had been a resident of Blessing for four years. Survivors include his wife Mrs. Cecilia Jalufka of Blessing; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isidoe Jalufka of Shiner; five daughters, Justine Delores, Virginia, Cecilia Ann and Linda Jane Jalufka of Blessing; five sons, Fred, Frank, August, Edward, and Adolf Jalufka of Blessing; seven sisters, Mmes, Agnes Sedlar of Flatonia, Monica Sedlar of LaGrange, Christine Wheeler of Alleyton, Annie Wassesmanna of Rosenberg, Jean Kilar of Cypress, Frances Lehnert of Rosenberg, Leonita Wefel of Shiner; three brothers, Frank Isidoe Jalufka of Shiner, Fred Jalufka of Victoria.
Daily Tribune, February 14, 1964 |
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Funeral services for Mansvet William Jalufka, 63, were held Tuesday, March 13, at 10 a. m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing with Rev. Jerome Stryk officiating. Interment was in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Monday evening at 7:30 rosary was recited at Taylor Brothers Chapel in Bay City. A resident of Blessing for many years, he was a retired employee of Matagorda County. He passed away Sunday, March 11. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Hilda Cecilia Jalufka of Blessing; one daughter, Dorothy Lillian Hester of Houston; one son, William Bernard Jalufka of Blessing; one sister, Mrs. Judith Houseworth of Wharton and one brother, Wilbur Jalufka of Wharton.
Palacios Beacon,
March 15, 197 |
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Funeral services for Bohdan “Buck” Janak, 62, of Blessing will be held 10:30 Friday at St. Peter’s Catholic Church of Blessing with the Rev. Amel Vinklarek and the Rev. Jerome Stryk officiating. Burial will be in Blessing Cemetery with military honors. Rosary will be held 7:30 p. m. Thursday at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing, with Parish Rosary being held at 8 p. m. The body will lie in state 9-10:30 a. m. Friday at the Church. Mr. Janak was born Oct. 5, 1912, in Wied, Texas, and died July 18, 1984, at his residence, following a sudden illness. He was manager of the Blessing Lumber Company for the past 23 years. He was the son of Albert Janak and the former Helena Matusek. He was a member of the Catholic church, Cecil Lee American Legion Post of Blessing, the KJT of Blessing, the El Campo Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus and the Knights of Columbus Council 4307 of Blessing. He was also a veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Victoria Rodder Janak of Blessing. Other survivors include; two sons, Maj. Lawrence Janak of Copperas Cove, Texas and Capt. Ronald Janak of Palmerton, Penn.; four daughters, Jeanette Allums of Palacios, Kathleen Hollas of Oxford, Miss., Rosemary Jackson of Corpus Christi and Mary Jo Janak of San Marcos; two sisters, Annie Henneke of Houston and Julie Shirley of Falfurrias; seven brothers, Joe, Richard and Marcus Janak, all of Hallettsville, Johnnie Janak of Victoria, Dan Janak of California and August Janak of Houston; and nine grandchildren. Arrangements were made with Triska Funeral Home of El Campo.
Daily Tribune, July 19, 1984 |
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Funeral services for Lt. Col. Lawrence John Janak, 43, formerly of Blessing and stationed at Fort Sheridan in Illinois at the time of his death, will be held 10:30 a. m Friday at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing with the Rev. Gary Janak officiating. The Reverends Peter Higgins and Jerome Stryk will assist. Burial will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery with full military honors under the direction of Triska Funeral Home. A rosary will be recited 8 p. m. today at the funeral home. Lt. Col. Janak was born April 12, 1948, to Victoria Roeder Janak and Bohdan “Buck” Janak, in Robstown and died April 22, 1991, at a Highland Park Illinois hospital following a sudden illness. A former resident of Blessing, he graduated from Tidehaven High School in El Maton in 1966. He attended Texas A&M University where he was a member of the Corps of Cadets. He received his bachelor of science degree in architectural construction in 1970 and received a master of science degree in industrial engineering in 1978 from Texas A&M. Janak has served in the Unites States Army in various assignments in the United States and Germany. He has been posthumously awarded the Meritorious Service Medal and has been recognized with the U. S. Army Engineers as an Air Borne Ranger officer. He also received the Army Achievement Medal and the Army Accommodation Medal. He was serving as the Knight’s of Columbus Grand Knight in Grayslake, Ill., and was a fourth degree member of the Bishop Quarter Assembly in Grayslake. He is survived by his wife, Donna Kutac Janak of Grayslake, Ill.; one daughter, Laurie Sue Janak of Grayslake; two sons, Gregory Allan and John Janak, both of Grayslake; his mother, Victoria Roeder Janak of Blessing; four sisters, Jeanette Allums of Palacios, Kathleen Hollas of San Antonio, Rosemary Jackson of Corpus Christi and MaryJo Janak of Austin; and one brother, Lt. Col. Ronald Janak, stationed in Germany. Pallbearers are Joe Zaruba, Franklin Ruzicka, Dennis Roeder, Jerome Janak Jr., Michael Janak, Tommy Wendel and Jimmie Triska. Honorary pallbearers are the Knights of Columbus Precious Blood Council 9689 and the Bishop Quarter Assembly, both of Grayslake. In lieu of the usual remembrances, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association or the St. Gilbert’s Catholic Education Fund in Grayslake. Arrangements are with Triska Funeral Home, Palacios [El Campo]
Daily Tribune,
April 1991 |
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EL CAMPO—David C. Johnson, 73, of Blessing, died early Thursday morning at his residence after a short illness. The body will lie in state at Triska Funeral Home in El Campo until 6 p. m. Friday, when it will be taken to St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing. A parish rosary will be recited at 7:30 p. m. at St. Peter’s. Services will be at 10:30 a. m. Saturday at the church, with the Rev. Peter Higgins officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery, under the direction of Triska Funeral Home in El Campo. Born Dec. 23, 1917, in Clovis, N. M., to Johnnie Johnson and Nora Franklin. Mr. Johnson was a retired welder and a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing. He also was a veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his parents. Survivors include his wife, Ella Hlozek Johnson of Blessing; three daughters, Kay Longpre and Deadea Budewig, both of Houston, and Janice Walker of Plymouth, Mich.; two sons, Leo D. Johnson of Victoria and David H. Johnson of Blessing; a sister, Ruby Marr of California; three brothers, Homer Johnson of California, Tilman Johnson of Mexia and Nolin Johnson of Brady; and seven grandchildren.
Victoria Advocate, October 12,
1990 |
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Funeral services for Ella Frances Johnson, 82, a longtime resident of Blessing, were scheduled for 10 a. m. today at St. Peter’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Eddie Schoelman officiating. Burial was to follow in the St. Peter’s Cemetery under the direction of Triska Funeral home, El Campo. A rosary was recited 9:30 a. m. today at the church. She was born Feb. 21, 1909, to Frank and Frances Brdecka Hlozek in Cistern and died June 30, 1991, at Matagorda General Hospital after a sudden illness. She was a homemaker, member of the KJZT and the SPJST. She is survived by a sister, Marie Morris of Blessing; three stepdaughters, Kay Longpre of Houston, Deadre Budewig of Houston and Janice Walker of Plymouth, Mich.; and two stepsons, David H. Johnson of Blessing and Leo D. Johnson of Victoria. Arrangements are with Triska Funeral Home in El Campo.
Daily Tribune, July, 1991 |
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Mrs. Mildred M. Johnson, wife of E. I. Johnson, died at the Bayview Hospital October 2 after an extended illness. Mrs. Johnson was born in Alta Vista, Kansas, January 14, 1876. She attended school there and taught for a number of years. In May 11, 1901, she was married to E. I. Johnson. In 1908 they moved to Palacios, Prairie Center Community, where they have resided for 42 years. To this union were born two sons, Spencer and Leo, the latter preceding her in death in March, 1944. In her early life she united with the Methodist Church of which she was so faithful to attend until March of this year, when she fell and was confined to her home. In spite of her suffering she was patient and thoughtful of others, and always had something humorous to say to those who visited her. She was a charter member of the Prairie Center Home Demonstration Club and attended as long as her health would permit. She is survived by her husband, E. I. Johnson; son, Spencer; and four grandchildren, Lowell, Kenneth, Annette and Nancy Johnson; also two sisters, Mrs. Hulda Fisher and Miss Myrtle Hawes, of Alta Vista, Kansas, and a brother, E. N. Hawes of Blessing, Texas. Funeral services were held at the Methodist Church of Palacios at 3 p. m., October 3, with the pastor, Rev. Wesley Schulze, officiating. Interment was made in the Palacios Cemetery under direction of Palacios Funeral Home. Pallbearers were E. B. Hogg, Guy Johnson, Joe Jenkins, Bill Chamblee, L. O. Hill, and Charlie Viets. Out-of-town friends attending the funeral included Mrs. Sidney Laurence and children of Taylor, Texas, Mrs. Buster Chamblee and children of Freeport; Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Chamblee of El Campo; Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ereckson, Mrs. Dessie Johnson, Mrs. Ina Mae Harter, all of Blessing and Mr. and Mrs. Ray Dorsey and children of Port Lavaca. In Memory Of Mrs. Mildred M. Johnson Of her it can be said she was beloved by all. Not only was she faithful to her home and loved ones, but she truly did as the Master said “Do unto others as ye would have them do unto you.” In the community where she lived she went about ministering to the sick as long as she was physically able, comforting the bereaved, and all through the years remembering the children and friends on many occasions. We know Jesus has prepared for her a beautiful mansion which she so richly deserves. Her Christian Spirit of love and service to others has endeared her to all who knew her and will long linger in our memories.—Contributed. Palacios Beacon, October 5, 1950
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Claude Wesley (Cocky) Johnston, 63, of Midfield died Dec. 26 at the Wagner General Hospital in Palacios. Survivors include: sister, Pauline Inman of Arizona, Texas; brothers, Elmer Johnston of Kilgore and Lloyd Johnston of Houston; niece, Ann Sliva of Midfield; and nephew, M. T .Richardson of Midfield. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Dec. 29, at the Taylor Bros. Funeral Home at 2 p.m. with Rev. Ken Olson officiating. Interment will be at the Midfield Cemetery. Pallbearers are Eugene Woodson, David Woodson, Frank Hurta, V. L. Frick, J.C. Phillips, Henry Knebel and Mike Gonzales. Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home.
Daily Tribune, December 27, 1974 |
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Mrs. Rosa Parks Jones, 65, died Tuesday, March 14, at the home of her sister, Mrs. W. A. Wells in Markham. Funeral services were held from the Matchett-Newman Funeral Home in Bay City and remains brought here for burial. Mrs. Jones, relict of the late T. W. Jones, lived in Palacios a number of years. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Wells, and one brother, Clyde Parks, of Bay City.
Palacios Beacon,
March 16, 1944 |
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T. W. Jones was born in the year 1872 and passed away in an automobile accident at Huntsville on Wednesday, Oct. 13th. He spent the early years of his life on a farm in Michigan. His father and mother were Presbyterians, and he joined the Presbyterian Church at an early age. During his early years he was taught the principles of Christian living by his mother, and he attributed much of his success in life to her. When a young man he began work in the oil fields, and gradually rose to be Superintendent for the Humphreys Oil Co. and General Superintendent for the Pure Oil Co. He was straightforward in all his ways. He always remembered his early experiences in the various oil fields, and when he rose to a responsible position he treated the men under him with sympathetic fairness and the men in their turn liked and respected him. He was strictly honorable in his private life, and scrupulous and upright in his business dealings. He took a deep interest in the public life of the Community, and was inclined to be stern with those who fell below the standard he set himself and others. He was a friend of the poor, and often expressed himself sternly about those who took an unfair advantage of others. T. W. Jones took a deep interest in oil development in this district and his friends will miss him. The funeral service was held in the Palacios Funeral Home, and the sermon was preached by the Rev. George F. Gillespie. There was a large funeral cortege, friends being present from Austin, Huntsville, Bay City and neighboring towns. The pall-bearers were as follows: Messrs. Jim Lewis, L. McDonald and W. F. Tetts of Bay City, and Messrs. Bowden, R. J. Sisson and Lawson of Palacios. The deep sympathy of the entire community goes out to Mrs. Jones who is at present in Austin in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh B. Taylor who have been very intimate friends for some years. George F. Gillespie, Pastor Pres. Church Palacios Beacon, October 21, 1937
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Mrs. Viola Jones, born in Russellville, Arkansas, July 8, 1898 died October 20, 1937. Funeral services will be held at the Brandon-Duffy Funeral Home, Thursday, October 21st at 3 p. m., with Rev. L. M. Chapman conducting the service.
Palacios Beacon,
October 21, 1937 |
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Funeral services for Mrs. Clara Augustine Junek, 82, who died at her residence in Blessing March 26, were held at 10 a. m. Tuesday, March 28, at St. Peter's Catholic Church with Father Jerome Stryk officiating. Interment was in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include: five daughters, Lydia Zemanek of Blessing, Verna Jurek of Palacios, Mary Jane Lezak of Midfield and Clara Gordon of Houston; two sons, L. J. of Palacios and Joe of El Maton; four sisters, Emma Brisebal of California, Milidy Brinkman, Esther Wiehart and Rosie Wichart of Caldwell; 48 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.
Palacios Beacon, March 30, 1978 |
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Funeral services for Edwin Junek, Sr. of El Maton were held Wednesday, January 21, at 10 a. m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church of Blessing with Rev. Jerome Stryk officiating. Burial was in St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery. Born December 17, 1916 in Burleson County, he passed away Monday, January 19, in Matagorda General Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Willie O. Junek of El Maton; his mother, Mrs. Clara Junek of Blessing; five daughters, Wilma McDonal of Bay City, Eileen Basey and Gloria Bales of Houston, Gail Perkins of Palacios and Cynthia Diyka of Ganado; three sons, Edwin Jr. of Pasadena, George of LaPorte and Ludwig Charles of El Maton; five sisters, Ludia Zemanek and Emma Jean Piwonka of Blessing, Verna Turek of Palacios, Clara Gordon of Houston and Mary Jane Lezak of Clemville; two brothers, L. J. of Palacios and Joe of El Maton and three grandchildren.
Palacios Beacon, January 29, 1976 |
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Funeral services for Joe Louis Junek, 60, of El Maton, were held Feb. 25 at 10:30 a. m. at St. Peter's Catholic Church in Blessing. Rev. Peter Higgens officiated. Interment followed at St. Peter's Catholic Cemetery in Blessing. A rosary was held Feb. 24 at 7:30 p. m. at the Taylor Brothers Funeral Home Chapel. Junek, a life long resident of Matagorda County, was a member of the American Legion, Blessing Knights of Columbus and Bay City VFW post. He was the son of Ludwig and Clara Popek Junek. Born August 25, 1925 in Caldwell, Texas, he died February 22, 1986 at Matagorda General Hospital in Bay City. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Junek of El Maton; daughters, Faye Tweedle of Bay City, Joyce Genzer of San Antonio, Lena Stavinoha of Sweeny, and Charlotte Tucker of El Maton; son Joe J. Junek of El Maton; sisters, Lydia Zemanek of Blessing, Verna Turek of Palacios, Clara Gordon of Lubbock, Mary Jane Lezak of Danevang and Emma Jean Piwonka of Blessing; 11 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Pallbearers were Frankie Hahn, Elroy Hahn, Weldon Popek, Edward Vavra, Alton Vavra, and David Zielonka. Honorary pallbearers were Billy Jalufka, Gary Saha, Raymond Hickl, and Johnny Thompson.
Palacios Beacon, February 27,
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Funeral services for L. J. Junek, 63, of Palacios were held at 11 a. m. today at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with the Rev. Brian Crookes officiating. Burial was in St. Peter's Cemetery, Blessing. Mr. Junek was born Sept. 27, 1921, in Somerville, Texas, and died at 4:45 p. m. Nov. 6, 1984, at Wagner General Hospital. He was a veteran of World War II, member of the American Legion and 30 year resident of Palacios. He was a member of St. Anthony's of Padua Catholic Church, Palacios. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Hebert Junek of Palacios; three daughters, Mary Dee Manning of Hallettsville, Texas, Helen Ann Reed of Kerrville, and Brenda Claire Junek of Palacios; three sons, Larry Jay Junek of Duncanville, Texas, Bruce Karl Junek of Palacios and Chris Arnold Junek of Ingleside, Texas; five sisters, Lydia Zemanek of Blessing, Verna Turek of Palacios, Clara Gordon of Houston, Mary Jan Lezak of Clemville and Emma Jean Piwonka of Blessing; one brother, Joe L. Junek of El Maton; and three grandchildren. Pallbearers include Don Batchelder, Paul Cooper, Tommy Beard, Bill Jurek, Oswald Kubecka and Joe Janak. Honorary pallbearers include Charles Remlinger, Victor Zemanek, Edward Lezak, Clarence Piwonka, Jack Gordon and David King. Arrangements were with Taylor Brothers Funeral Home, Palacios. Daily Tribune, November 8,1984
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Mr. Joe Junek, age 56 years, one month and 25 days passed away Thursday morning. Mr. Junek had been a resident of Elmaton for several years. Mr. Junek is survived by his wife, Mrs. Clara Junek, five daughters, Mrs. Lydia Zemanek, Mrs. Verna Jurek, Mrs. Clara Gordon, Mrs. Mary Jane Junek and Emma Gene Junek, three sons, Edwin, L. J., and Joe Junek; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Janac, and Mrs. Annie Kolhanek of Snook, Texas and Mrs. Fannie Wade of Dallas; three brothers John, Albert and Ed Junek. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10 a. m. at Saint Peter’s Catholic Church at Blessing with Father Bily officiating. Interment in the Blessing cemetery. Funeral arrangements under the direction of Matchett-Newman Funeral Home.
Daily Tribune,
January 23, 1948 |
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Mrs. Joe Jurek Sr., passed away Feb. 19 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Henry Koster of Victoria. A requiem mass was said Saturday in the Lady of Lourds Catholic Church in Victoria. She was buried at St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery Sunday. A former resident of Ashby and Van Vleck, Mrs. Jurek was well known by many and is survived by six daughters, Mrs. Ben Bagget of Portland, Mrs. Tom Havel of Blessing, Mrs. Glenn Goety of Houston, Mrs. Henry Koster and Mrs. Henry Schoerner of Victoria and Helen, who lives in Kansas; and four sons, Jim and Joe Jr. of Bay City, Louis of Clemville and Ed of Palacios. She has 33 grandchildren and 48 great grandchildren.
Daily Tribune,
February 24, 1965 |
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Joseph Jurek, 55 years of age, was stricken while tilling his soil with a reding [riding?] cultivator on the farm of George McKissick, near Ashby Wednesday of this week and died immediately after being carried to his house nearby. Seeing the team standing in the field, members of the family went out to investigate and found Mr. Jurek unable to move. He died at 3:00 p. m. The remains were turned over to the Walker Undertaking parlors of this city and will be buried at Blessing Friday and Saturday. Decedent was hard-working and a capable farmer. His brother, Steve Jurek, is well and favorably known in Bay City. Besides the brother a wife and eleven children survive.
Daily Tribune,
March 21, 1930 |
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Mr. Steve Jurek of El Maton, age 55, died at his home after an illness of one hour. He was the father of Victor Jurek who died from burns on September 16. He is survived by his wife, and three sons, Henry, Hubert, Johnnie and four daughters, Della, Eddie, Berta and Lena. Funeral services will be held at the Catholic Church in Blessing on Sunday morning at 10 a. m. Father A. J. Weber officiating. Service will be under the direction of Walker-Matchett Funeral Home. Daily Tribune, October 13, 1933 Steve Jurek Dies Suddenly Old time resident of this county died suddenly at his home in El Maton Thursday night at 11:55 p. m. after an illness of about forty minutes. Dr. Simons pronounced the cause of his death angina pectoris. Mr. Jurek had been in the best of health until the recent death of his son, Victor, although no one thought it was serious as he was up and about. Last Thursday he enjoyed the last day of his life in Blessing attending church and the all-day picnic that was given for the benefit of the church. Late in the evening the family motored home, Mr. Jurek going to bed as usual and after about two hours sleep and resting he awoke and about 10:30 complaining of feeling badly. Although the family thinking it not serious until the last 30 minutes of his life he began to feel worse and had started to his bed to lay down. But he died in his son, Herbert’s arms before he got to the bed. Mr. Jurek was a prominent farmer of this county for 16 years living in various towns in the county. Mr. Jurek was always kind to his friends and especially to his family. He was a loving husband and father to his family. He will be greatly missed in all social gatherings. Mr. Jurek was born in Fayette County near Dubina, March 5, 1879, and on June 5, 1907 he married Miss Liddie Karasek in Cameron, Milam County and to this union eleven children were born, nine living and two dead. One died in early infancy and Victor’s death occurring just four weeks ago. He leaves to mourn his death his wife, Mrs. Liddie Jurek and four sons and five daughters as follows: John of Cedar Lane, married; Henry of El Maton, married; Hebert and Eddie of El Maton; Lillie, Della, Bertha, Lena and Johnnie Mae, all of El Maton; one granddaughter, Irene Jurek of Cedar Lane; one half sister, Mrs. Tomasek of Cameron and three half brothers, Valentine Jurek of Flatonia; John Pjtka of Lyons, Charlie Jurek, deceased; two full brothers, Joe and Louis, deceased, a large number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Sunday at 10:30 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Blessing. Rev. A. J. Weber officiating. Burial in St. Peter’s Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Walker Matchett. Active pallbearers were selected from the S. P. S. F. Lodge as follows: Mr. Frank Domorad, Mr. August Svetlik, Mr. Frank Knebel, Mr. Ignac Senkyrik, Mr. John Kopecky and Mr. Frank Hejtmanek. Floral offerings were many, the two graves were covered with beautiful flowers. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the bereaved family in their loss. Mr. Jurek is gone but not forgotten to another world where there is no sorrow, only happiness.
Matagorda County Tribune,
October 19, 1933
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Victor Jurek, while working Monday afternoon in a rice field near Ashby, was severely burned when the tank of his tractor exploded. Mr. Jurek was refilling the tank while the motor was still running, the gasoline splashing on the manifold and the explosion resulted. He was more seriously burned on the back as he evidently realized the tank was going to explode and turned to run when his clothes caught fire. His right hand and left leg were also more severely burned as he attempted to remove his clothing, which would have saved him from being so badly hurt. He was given first aid treatment by Dr. J. E. Simons and son, Dr. B. E. Simons in Bay City before being removed to the Caney Valley Hospital in Wharton. Dr. J. E. Simons gave us the report from the Caney Valley Hospital attendants this morning that Mr. Jurek was resting well. Matagorda County Tribune, September 14, 1933 Victor Jurek Dies of Burns Received Monday Afternoon Victor Jurek died at the Caney Valley Hospital in Wharton Friday morning at 11 o’clock following burns received Monday afternoon near Ashby when he attempted to refill the gasoline tank on a tractor while the motor was still running. Gasoline splashed on the manifold and the explosion resulted. Mr. Jurek turned to run but the motor exploded and fire covered his clothing burning him badly before he could tear his clothes from his body. He was rushed to the Caney Valley Hospital in Wharton but little hope was held for his recovery at that time. He was in his twenties. Funeral arrangements will be in charge of Walker-Matchett, but the final arrangements have not been announced. Matagorda County Tribune, September 21, 1933
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