Barta, Albert Frank
Albert Barta, 68, Dies From Heart Attack
Funeral services were held here Monday afternoon for Albert Frank Barta, 68, who died at his home Friday morning of a heart attack.
Rev. Frank H. Horak Jr., pastor of Weimar United Church of Christ, officiated in services at Hubbard Funeral Home. Burial was in Masonic Cemetery,with military honors.
Mr. Barta was a lifelong resident of Weimar. Born May 23, 1897, he was a son of John and Antonia Stehlik Barta. On Aug. 16, 1922, he married Miss Matha Maas, who preceded him in death in 1950. He was a member of the American Legion, having served in the Army in World War I.
For many years he was associated with his father and his brothers in the general mercantile business here. Later he operated a service station for a few years, and since 1954 he has been office manager for County Comm. Alfred J. Kainer.
Surviving him are one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Dorothy Gene) Troisi of Beseda, Calif.; three grandchildren, Terri, Michael and Lisa; and two sisters, Mrs. Owen Hoegemeyer of Columbus and Mrs. John Kunetka of Weimar. Three brothers, Otto, Edmund and Emil, and an infant sister, Ann, preceded him in death.
Pallbearers were Edwin A. Billeck, Adolph Shumbera Jr., Ralph Meadows, Bill Osina, John J. fojt, and “Cotton” Kocurek. Honorary pallbearers were Comm. Kainer and other members of the precinct crew: Ed Bohac, Bennie F. Koehn, Alfred Kunz, Jerry Hudec, Willie H. Taylor, Henry F. Poppe, Emil Ryba, Oscar Schaeffer, Adolf Kubica, Eddie Kunschik, Charles Miska and I. J. Kopecky.
Weimar Mercury, February 3, 1966, page 1
Barta, Aloisia (Holub)
Funeral Services Held Saturday For Mrs. Barta
Funeral services for Mrs. Aloysia Barta, 63, wife of Louis Barta, were held last Saturday at Hubbard Funeral Home and St. Michael's Catholic Church, with burial in St. Michael's Cemetery.
Msgr. A. F. Drozd officiated, assisted by Rev. Guido Nuernbarger.
Mrs. Barta died at one o'clock Thursday afternoon in Weimar Hospital after suffering a heart stroke Wednesday night.
Born May 24, 1892, in Fayette County, she was a lifelong resident of this area. Her parents were Joe and Frances Holub. She was married to Mr. Barta in 1913, at St. Michael's Church here. They lived on a farm near Weimar until eight years ago when they moved to town.
Survivors in addition to her husband are two sons, Edwin and William, both of Weimar; five brothers, Emil Holub of Oklahoma City, Okla., Albert Holub of Schulenburg, Joe Willie and Ignac Holub of Weimar; seven sisters, Mrs. Matilda Konvicka and Mrs. Millie Sokol of Schulenburg; Mrs. Frances Rasnoz of California; Mrs. Edna Dornwell and Mrs. Josie Bayer of Wharton; Mrs. Angelena Holub of Weimar, Mrs. Rosie Baca of La Grange and five grandchildren.
Pallbearers were Lawrence Barta, Alphonse Lichnovsky, Wilbert J. Sokol, B. J. Baca, Edwin Holub, Clarence Holub, Thomas Holub and Joe Holub Jr.
The Weimar Mercury, Friday, February 3, 1956
Transcription by Dennis Boatright
Barta, Anna (Folta)
Funeral for Mrs. A. Barta Held Feb. 28
Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Barta, 78, were held Feb. 28 in the Hubbard Funeral Chapel with burial in Masonic Cemetery. Rev. Don McDougle officiated.
Mrs. Barta died Feb. 26 in Youens Memorial Hospital after almost a year of illness.
A lifelong resident of Weimar, she was born Oct 21, 1898, a daughter of John and Marie (Koudelka) Folta, and was married to Edward Barta on Nov. 24, 1919. He died in April 1961.
Mrs. Barta was a member of Dorcas Circle of the United Church of Christ Women's Guild.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Lydia) Miska and Mrs. Wilbert (Bessie) Schroeder, both of Weimar, and two grandchildren.
Ten brothers and sisters preceded her in death.
Pallbearers were Alfons Lichnovsky, Eugene Lichnovsky, William Barta, Edwin Barta, Henry Thompson and Oscar Melnar.
Weimar Mercury, March 17, 1977
Barta, Anna
ANOTHER SAD DEATH OF AN ESTIMABLE WEIMAR LADY
After an illness extending over several weeks, the spirit of Mrs. Annie Barta, beloved wife of Mr. Emil Barta, was wafted unto its Creator, her death occurring Friday evening of last week. Mrs. Barta was taken ill some time ago with a form of paralysis. Her condition growing worse, she was taken to San Antonio for treatment, but able specialists there said they could hold out no hope, and the devoted husband brought her home, his heart heavy with the knowledge that she could only be with him a short time at best. Every attention that he, assisted by loving relatives and friends and family physician, could give the stricken one was freely given, but it was of no avail. Her condition grew worse steadily but surely, and on Friday evening, calling her devoted husband to her, she kissed him good-bye and told him to meet her in the happier world above, where she would await his coming. Clos-[sic] her eyes, Death soon claimed her. The body was tenderly prepared for burial by the loving hands of friends, and on Saturday afternoon at 3:30 was laid to rest in St. Michael's Cemetery, Rev. Jos. Szymanski performing he last sad rites. Mrs. Barta leaves a heart-broken husband and three little children to mourn the death of a beloved wife and mother. She was a lovable, good woman, highly thought of by everyone who knew her, always thoughtful of those about her, tender hearted and charitable to a fault. Many friends join with us in extending deepest sympathy to the bereaved husband and children, with the sincere hope that a merciful Father will comfort them as He alone can.
Weimar Mercury, August 3, 1917
Barta, Anna (Schlosser)
Mrs. Anna Barta, 75-year-old lady resident of this section, died at 4:05 p.m. Wednesday at the home of her son, Mr. Robert Barta, in the Content community. The funeral will take place Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Weimar Masonic Cemetery, with Rev. O. A. Meyer, local Evangelical minister, officiating.
Mrs. Barta was born in Moravia, but had lived in this country for many years. She had been in very bad health for a year past, but was severely ill only the last twelve weeks. She was a good wife and mother, neighbor and friend, and her death is sincerely deplored by a large circle of acquaintances.
She is survived by eight children, as follows: Messrs. Adolf, August, Louis, Edward, Joe and Robert Barta, Mrs. John Blahuta and Mrs. Julia Fojtik of Fort Worth.
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to her bereaved ones.
Weimar Mercury, April 19, 1935
Submitted by Clara Hermes Dokos
Barta, Annie L.
The little baby girl of Mr. and Mrs. John Barta, Jr., who reside a couple of miles west of town, died Tuesday, after a brief place[sic], and was buried Wednesday morning [Weimar Masonic Cemetery]. We sympathize with the grief stricken parents in the loss of their little one.
Weimar Mercury, December 22, 1894, page 2
Barta, Anton
Mr. Anton Barta, aged about 19 years, brother of our Mr. John Barta, jr., died at Hackberry, Lavaca county, Monday night, after a brief illness, of typhoid fever. His remains were brought to Weimar Tuesday afternoon and laid to rest in the Catholic cemetery, Father Bruklen[sic] performing the burial service. Our sincere sympathy is extended the bereaved relatives in the loss they have sustained.
Weimar Mercury, November 16, 1895
Barta, Antonie (Stehlik)
A brief notice of the death of Mrs. Antonie Barta, widow of the late Mr. John Barta, merchant of this city in years gone by appeared in last week's issue of the MERCURY. Her death occurred Wednesday night of last week, and the funeral took place Friday at 2 p.m. at the Masonic Cemetery, with Rev. Horak of Caldwell and Rev. O.A. Meyer of this city officiating. There was a large attendance of mourning relatives and friends.
The pall bearers were as follows: Messrs. John Mozisek, Sr., H. R. Knebel, Frank Seifert, Ignac Trefny, Ed Rabel and E. C. Vacek.
Mrs. Barta was born April 11, 1856, at Kuklik, Moravia, CzechoSlovakia, came to America in the Fall of 1873; Content on the Rosenfield place, then settled first short distance beyond moved to Content, where she lived seven or eight years; then bought a place from Mr. Jim Wall, where she lived until her death. She had lived on the same place for a period of 54 years. Mrs. Barta came to Weimar section about the time the railroad was built into this place. Her death occurred Oct. 30th, about 8:15 p.m.
Mrs. Barta was a good, christian[sic] woman, a devoted wife, mother and member of the Evangelical Church, and no one ever had a better neighbor or friend. She will indeed be sadly missed by all.
She was the mother of seven children. One died in infancy. The six living children are as follows: Mrs. Jno. Kunetka, Mrs. Owen Hoegemeyer, Columbus; Messrs. Otto, Edmund, Emil and Albert Barta, also eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; also one sister, Miss Josie Stehlik.
Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to her bereaved ones.
Weimar Mercury, November 8, 1935
Submitted by Clara Hermes Dokos
Barta, August
August Barta, 60, Struck by Auto, Killed, Sunday
August Barta, 60-year-old Weimar farmer, was killed instantly when a car occupied by two Freeport men struck him on Highway 90, at the Weimar Coffee Shop corner, at about 6:30 o’clock last Sunday evening. Doctors who examined him said his neck was broken by the jolt.
The Freeport men, who were questioned by Justice of the Peace A. J. Ratliff and City Marshall Fred Vornsand, said the man had wandered into the path of their car and that hitting him was unavoidable.
It was Mr. Barta’s second such accident in the past few years. In 1936, he was struck when he stepped in front of a car, and had both legs broken.
Funeral services for the victim were held Wednesday morning from Hubbard Funeral Home, with further services at St. Michael’s Church. Msgr. J. J. Szymanski officiating. Interment was in St. Michael’s Cemetery.
Mr. Barta was born at New Bielau on March 19, 1887, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Barta. In about 1912, he married Miss Louisa[sic] Solansky at Schulenburg. He was a life-long resident of this section, his farm being a short distance west of Weimar. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church.
Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Louise Barta; one son, Lawrence, 15, a student at Weimar High School; five brothers, Adolf of Schulenburg, Louis, Edward, Joe and Robert Barta of Weimar; an two sisters, Mrs. Annie Blahuta of Dubina and Mrs. C. W. Sedberry of San Francisco, Calif. Mrs. Sedberry came here by plane to attend the funeral.
Active pallbearers were Edmund Barta, Bill Osina, Rudolf Holub, Felix Melor, John Solansky and Rudolf Solansky.
Weimar Mercury, November 14, 1947, page 1
Barta, Cecilia (Steffek)
Final Rites for Mrs. Emil E. Barta, 71, Held Monday
Funeral services for Mrs. Cecelia Barta, 71, wife of Emil E. Barta, were held from Hubbard Funeral Home and St. Michael’s Catholic Church Monday morning, Oct. 30, with interment in St. Michael’s Cemetery.
Msgr. Anthony F. Drozd officiated, assisted by Rev. Nesvadba of Wallis, Rev. Matustik of Fayetteville and Rev. Janda of Ammannsville.
Mrs. Barta became ill last Friday afternoon and died at Youens Hospital at 6:15 the next morning.
The daughter of the late John and Rosie Steffek, she was born in Fayette County December 3, 1879. She was married to Mr. Barta October 19, 1897, and they settled at Holman, moving to Weimar in 1913. She was a member of St. Michael’s Church, KJZT Lodge and Christian Mothers.
Surviving in addition to her husband are six sons, Jim of Needville, Emil, Felix, and Joe of Damon, Bill of Weimar and Bob of West Columbia; six daughters, Mrs. Rosie Hanak of Glidden, Mrs. Cecelia Borchardt of Houston, Mrs. Mary Sternadel of Weimar and Mrs. Agnes Martin of Columbus, a brother, John Steffek of Ammannsville; two sisters, Mrs. Frances Holub of Weimar and Mrs. Agnes Ripper of La Grange; 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Two daughters preceded her in death.
Pallbearers at the funeral were Raymond Horak, Steve Kneitz, Lad Stavinoha, Frank Kolek, Willie Holub, John Heger, Jr. Roman Chamrad and Ben Bartosh.
Weimar Mercury, November 3, 1950, page 1
Barta, Edmund F.
Funeral Rites for Edmund Barta, 75, Held Wednesday
Funeral srvices for Edmund F. Barta, retired farmer and lifelong resident of the Weimar area, were held Wednesday morning at Hubbard Funeral Home, continuing at St. Michael’s Church, with burial in the church cemetery.
Msgr. A. F. Drozd officiated in the services, asisted by Rev. Stanley Petru of Schulenburg and Rev. Benton Thurmond and Rev. Thomas Flanagan of Weimar.
Mr. Barta, who had been in ill health for about three years, became seriously ill the last week in July. He entered Colonial Rest Home at Schulenburg Sunday and died suddenly the following afternoon.
Born Nov. 20, 1881, in the Content section south of Weimar, he was the son of John and Antonia Barta. He married Miss Hattie Humplik at St. Michael’s Church here Oct. 28, 1902, and they settled on a farm in this sectiion. Fifty-two years ago they moved on their present place about a half-mile west of Weimar. Mr. Barta retired from farming about three years ago. “Pompo” as he was affectionately known by his relatives and close friends, is survived by his wife, Mrs. Hattie Barta; one daughter, Mrs. Wm. Osina; one granddaughter, Mrs. Ray (Buddy) Kusey; one great-grandson, Ray Henry (Bugger) Kusey; one brother, Albert Barta and two sisters, Mrs. John Kunetka and Mrs. Owen Hoegemeyer. Mrs. Hoegemeyer is from Columbus, the others live in the Weimar area.
Two brothers and a sister preceded him in death.
Pallbearers were Ralph Meadows, Edmund Lacina, Frank Seifert, Geo. Kusey, Lawrence Barta and Willie Sassin.
Weimar Mercury, November 23, 1956, pages 1 & 10
Barta, Edward Julius
Heart Attacks Take Brothers 2 Days Apart
Two brothers in the Barta family of this area suffered fatal heart attacks only three days apart, on Saturday and Tuesday.
Edward J. Barta, 69-year-old retired farmer of Weimar, died Saturday, April 8, at his home, and was buried Monday afternoon.
Early Tuesday morning one of his surviving brothers, Adolf Barta, suffered a heart attack at this home, dying immediately. He was buried Wednesday afternoon.
Services for Edward Barta were held at Hubbard Funeral Home, with the Rev. Charles Bawel officiating. Burial was in the Masonic Cemetery.
Mr. Barta was born April 12, 1891, near Weimar, the son of Joe and Anna Barta, and spent his entire life in this area. He married Miss Anna Folta here Nov. 29, 1919. He was a member of the Weimar United Church of Christ.
Surviving in addition to his widow are two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Lydia) Miska and Mrs. Wilbert (Bessie) Schroeder, both of Weimar; two grandchildren; three brothers, Joe, Louis and Robert Barta, all of Weimar; and two sisters, Mrs. John Blahuta of Weimar and Mrs. Cecil Sedberry of Redwood, Calif. One brother preceded him in death.
Pallbearers were his nephews, William Barta, Edwin Barta, Lawrence Barta, Henry Thompson, Alfons Lichnovsky, and Eugene Lichnovsky.
Weimar Mercury, April 14, 1961, page 1
Barta, Emelia C. (Banse)
Emelia C. Barta Funeral Services Held Feb. 21
Emelia Banse Barta, 89, of Weimar died Feb. 19 at Colorado-Fayette Medical Center. Funeral services were held Feb. 21 at Hubbard Funeral Home with Rev. Norman “Skip” Sirnic officiating.
Interment followed at Masonic Cemetery.
Emelia was born Nov. 27, 1909 to Adolph Banse and Emilie Berger Banse in Fayette County.
Emelia had worked as a clerk at a dress and hat shop, named the Rosebud Shop in Weimar.
She married Robert Barta on Oct. 23, 1948 at the Weimar United Church of Christ.
They lived on the farm a while until they retired and moved into town. She now was a resident at Schulenburg Regency Nursing Center.
Survivors include: a sister, Christina Ulrich; one sister-in-law, Lillie Schmalstieg; three nieces, Darlene Kunkel, Lorene Davidson and Bernice Phillipus.
Mrs. Barta was preceded in death by her husband Robert Barta; two brothers, Alvin Banse and Adolph Banse; one sister-in-law, Mary Banse; and one brother-in-law, Emil E. Ulrich.
Pallbearers were Clifford Kunkel, Lea Davidson, John Phillipus, Jerry L. Davidson, Adam L. Davidson and William Barta.
Honorary pallbearers were Richard Miska and Edwin Barta.
The Weimar Mercury, March 4, 1999
Transcribed by Jennie Muggli
Barta, Emil
Weimar Man Dies
Mr. Emil Barta of Weimar, 52, died from ptomaine poisoning at his home Tuesday. Funeral was held Thursday at the house, Rev. O. A. Meyer of the Weimar Lutheran church officiating. [Interment in Weimar Masonic Cemetery]
Mr. Barta was a brother of Mrs. O. G. Hoegemeyer and Mrs. John Kunetka of this city, and was survived by his widow and three sons.
Colorado County Citizen, December 26, 1935
Barta, Emil E.
Final Rites for Emil E. Barta, 75, Held Thursday
Funeral services for Emil E. Barta, 75, who died at Youens Hospital here Tuesday, Nov. 11, after about 6 weeks illness, were held this (Thursday) morning from Hubbard Funeral Home and St. Michael’s Catholic Church, with Msgr. Anthony F. Drozd officiating. Burial was in St. Michael’s Cemetery.
A retired contractor and farmer, Mr. Barta had been prominent in church and school activities for many years. A Bois d’ Arc School trustee for 28 years, he built the schoolhouse, contributing all his labor. A member of St. Michael’s Church here, he was a Parish director for 23 years. He was also president of the Weimar KJT Lodge for 35 years, a state director of the KJT lodge for 20 years, and a member of the Catholic Workmen Lodge of Ammannsville for more than 50 years. He retired from the contracting business several years ago after 35 years in that line.
Born Dec. 23, 1876, in Fayette County, the son of the late Frank and Marie Barta, he married Miss Cecelie Steffek October 19, 1897, and they resided at Holman. They moved to the Borden area Nov. 11, 1912. Mrs. Barta died October 28, 1950.
Survivors include six sons, V. F. of Needville, Felix, Emil F. and Joe of Damon, Rudy of West Columbia, and Bill B. Barta of Weimar; four daughters, Mrs. Rosie Hanak of Glidden, Mrs. Cecelia Pokluda of Houston, Mrs. Agnes Martin of Columbus, and Mrs. Mary Sternadel of Weimar.
Weimar Mercury, November 14, 1952, page 1
Barta, Hattie (Humplik)
Final Rites for Mrs. Edm. Barta, 72, Held Aug. 9
Funeral services for Mrs. Edmund (Hattie) Barta, 72, were held Saturday morning Aug. 9, at Hubbard Funeral Home and St. Michael's Church with interment in the church cemetery.
Rt. Rev. Msgr. A. F. Drozd officiated in the services assisted by Rev. A. Raska and Rev. B. Thurmond.
Pallbearers were Geo. Kusey, Ralph Meadows, Geo. Humplik, Willie Sassin, Lawrence Barta and Edmund Lacina.
Mrs. Barta died at her home at about 6 o'clock Thursday morning Aug. 7, of a blood clot. She had had a heart attack six days earlier and had been hospitalized several days.
Colorado Citizen, October 22, 1931
Transcribed by Judy Talkington
Final Rites for Mrs. Edm. Barta, 72, Held Aug 9
Funeral services for Mrs. Edmund (Hattie) Barta, 72, were held Saturday morning, Aug. 9, at Hubbard Funeral Home and St. Michael's Church with interment in the church cemetery.
Rt. Rev. Msgr. A. F. Drozd officiated in the services assisted by Rev. A. Raska and Rev. b. Thurmond.
Pallbearers were Geo. Kusey, Ralph Meadows, Geo. Humplik, Willie Sassin, Lawrence Barta and Edmund Lacina.
Mrs. Barta died at her home at about 6 o'clock Thursday morning, Aug. 7, of a blood clot. She had had a heart attack six days earlier and had been hospitalized several days.
Born Jan. 6, 1886, in Czechoslovakia, she was the daughter of John and Marie Humplik, who brought her to this country when she was two months old. She was married to Edmund Barta here Oct. 28, 1902 and they settled on a farm a short distance west of Weimar, where they spent the rest of their lives. Mr. Barta died Nov. 19, 1956.
A member of St. Michael's Church, she was a charter member of the local court of Catholic Daughters of America, KJZT lodge, and Christian Mothers Society, and one of the organizers of each.
Mrs. Barta is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Wm. Osina; one grandchild, Mrs. Ray (Buddy) Kusey; one great-grandchild, Ray Henry Kusey; and one brother, Frank Humplik of Schulenburg. Two sisters and a brother preceded her in death.
Weimar Mercury, August 15, 1958
Transcribed by Judy Talkington
Barta, Henrietta Marie (Svatek)
Henrietta M. Barta
July 13, 2004
BONUS - Henrietta Marie Barta, 74, of Bonus, died Sunday, July 11, 2004.
She was born April 27, 1930, in Shiner, to the late John and Angelina Hajek Svatek. She was a retired nurse for Gulf Coast Medical Center and a member of Catholic Daughters and Holy Family Catholic Church in Wharton.
Survivors: daughters, Rebecca Koenig of Denton, and Patricia Brown and Jennifer Johnson, both of Austin; son, Michael Barta of Bay City; sisters, Agnes Labay of Nada, and Janice Toman and Bernadette Toman, both of Rosenberg; brothers, Johnnie Svatek, Laddie Svatek, and Jody Svatek, all of Wharton, George Svatek of Temple, Tony Svatek and David Svatek, both of Rosenberg, Tommy Svatek of Sugar Land, and Billy Svatek of Needville; 11 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by: husband, John E. Barta Jr.; son, John E. Barta III; and brothers, Jimmy Svatek and Benjamin Svatek.
Visitation will be 5-9 p.m. tonight at Wharton Funeral Home chapel.
A rosary will be recited 7 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.
Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Family Catholic Church in Wharton.
Burial will be at Lakeside Cemetery in Eagle Lake. Wharton Funeral Home, Wharton, 979-532-3410.
Memorials: American Cancer Society.
Victoria Advocate Online, 13 Jul 2004
Submitted by Matt Cross
Barta, John Sr.
John Barta, Sr., Long Time Citizen Here, Dies
Many hearts throughout this community were saddened when news was flashed about that Mr. John Barta, Sr., a respected resident of this section for many years, had died at his home near town at 10:30 o'clock Saturday morning. Mr. Barta had been in Ill health for a number of years, and for a number of days preceding his death was in a serious condition. It was realized his death was only a question of time, but nevertheless when It did come it brought many heartaches to his myriads of friends throughout this section.
Funeral arrangements were made and interment took place in the Masonic Cemetery Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock, Rev. A. Motyska, Lutheran minister from Nelsonville, Texas, officiating. An exceedingly large crowd of mourning relatives and friends from every point of the compass was present to pay the last sad tribute of respect to this truly good man and citizen,
John Barta, was born June 20, 1860, in Moravia, Czecho-Slovakia. He came to the United States at the age of 11 years, In 1871, first settling in the Content community. He was united in marriage to Miss Antonie Stehlik, and soon afterward moved near Weimar (on the present home place), where the remainder of his life was spent. Mr. Barta in earlier life clerked for a number of years for Owen Heyer, merchant of this city. About Sept. 20, 1898, he engaged in business for himself. This business he conducted for many years. Jan. 1, 1923, failing health induced him to turn his business over to his three sons, Messrs. Otto, Emil and Albert Barta.
Surviving Mr. Barta are his widow, Mrs. Antonie Barta; two daughters, Mrs. John Kunetka of Weimar and Mrs. Owen Hoegemeyer. of Columbus: four sons, Messrs. Otto, Edmund, Emil and Albert Barta, all living here; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; his aged step-mother, Mrs. Theresia Barta of Dallas, still living at the age of 94 years; seven sisters, Mrs. Frank Marak of Oakland, Mrs. John Hanzelka of Terrell, Mrs. Herman Boeker of Revierra, Mrs. John Drozd, Mrs. Emil Drozd and Mrs. Joe Valcik of the Dallas section, Mrs. Cizanek of Ennis; four brothers, Frank Barta, Louis Barta and Chas. Barta of the Dallas section, and Emil Barta of Ennis,
John Barta was one of the best citizens that ever lived in this section. A quiet, straightforward, good man, honest as men ever get to be, strictly attentive to his own business, kindly and charitable to a fault, he had the respect and esteem of all who knew him, The writer knew John Barta for a period of over forty years and in that never heard one word spoken against him, but always as "the honest man, the good man". Not many of us can go to our graves with such a kindly feeling in the hearts of our fellow men. He lived a quiet, peaceable life, thoughtful always of his family and friends, a man against whom the finger of suspicion or accusation was never raised, and in his passing all of us feel that one of our dearest, best friends has gone! May a merciful Father be kind to his bereaved ones, is our sincere wish.
Weimar Mercury, April 29, 1932, page 1
Barta, John E. (Johnny) Jr.
John E. (Johnny) Barta Jr
January 24, 1925 - December 31, 1993
John E. (Johnny) Barta Jr., 68 of Bonus, died Friday, December 31, 1993, in Wharton following an extended illness. He was born January 24, 1925, in Schulenburg to John E. and Frances Jalufka Barta Sr. He married Henrietta Marie Svatek November 26, 1951, in Wharton. Barta was a 40-year resident of Bonus. He was a self-employed farmer until his retirement in 1986. He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the American Legion Post 87 of Wharton.
Barta was preceded in death by his son, John E. Barta III. Survivors include his wife; daughters and sons-in-law, Rebecca and Scott Koenig of Denton, Patricia and Gary Brown of Austin, and Jennifer and Stephen Johnson of Clear Lake; son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Marilyn Barta of Bay City; sisters, Viola Wrobleski, Elnora Pulpan and Ida Brandt of Houston, and Bernice Jackson of West Columbia; brothers, Jerome Barta of Eagle Lake, Ervin Barta of Sour Lake, and Melvin Barta of Hull-Daisetta; nine grandchildren; other relatives and loved ones. Funeral services were held Monday, January 3, at 2:30 p.m. at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Wharton with Rev. Dan Porter officiating. Interment followed in Lakeside Cemetery in Eagle Lake. A rosary was held Sunday evening at Wharton Funeral Home, which was also in charge of the arrangements. Serving as pallbearers were Chip Hodges, Wayne Pulpan, Eugene Labay, Johnnie R. Svatek, Alfred Longoria and Donnie Mahalitc.
Memorials may be made to the Holy Family Catholic Church, 2011 Briar Lane, Wharton, Tx., 77488.
Sympathy is extended to the family in their loss.
Eagle Lake Headlight, January 6, 1994
Contributed by Patti Hall-Smith
Barta, John E. III
Services Held Mar. 17 For Barta Baby
Funeral services were held on Friday, March 17th for infant John Barta, III, son of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Barta of Rt. 1, Eagle Lake. The baby died three days after birth in the Wharton hospital.
The services were held from the Wharton Funeral Home chapel and burial was in Lakeside Cemetery in Eagle Lake.
Besides the parents, Henrietta Svatek and John Barta, survivors include two sisters, Rebecca and Patricia.
Eagle Lake Headlight, 30 Mar 1961
Contributed by Matt Cross
This obituary conflicts with the death certificate that states this child died 17 Mar 1961 and was buried 18 Mar 1961.
Barta, Louis L.
Funeral services for Louis Barta, 82, were held Thursday afternoon, March 23, at Hubbard Funeral Home and St. Michael's Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery.
Rev. Patrick Marron officiated.
Mr. Barta, a retired painter and paperhanger, died at 7 a.m. Wednesday in Youens Memorial Hospital after a six month illness.
He was a lifelong resident of the area. Born May 14, 1889, he was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Barta. He married Louise Holub here in November 1915. After several years on a farm near Weimar they moved into town. Mr. Barta was one of the first members of the Weimar Concert Band organized in 1922 and was a musician for many years.
Mrs. Barta died in 1956. Three brothers, Adolf, Joe, and August, also preceded him in death.
Survivors are two sons, Edwin and William Barta of Weimar, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, one brother, Robert Barta of Weimar, and two sisters, Mrs. Annie Blahuta of Weimar and Mrs. Julie Sedberry of Clifton.
Pallbearers were Alfonse Lichnovsky, Richard Miska, John Barton, Edwin Holub, Eugene Holub, and Thomas Holub.
Weimar Mercury, March 30, 1972
Submitted by Clara Hermes Dokos
Barta, Josef
Joe Barta, a well-known and popular farmer of this vicinity--brother of John Barta, the merchant of this city--died at the family residence near Weimar last Tuesday morning after a two weeks’ illness of inflammation of the stomach. Mr. Barta was 37 years of age, a quiet, steady man, the possessor of a large circle of friends, and his death is deeply regretted. His remains were laid to rest in the Odd Fellows’ cemetery Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock, the funeral being largely attended. Our sincere and heartfelt sympathy is extended the bereaved family.
Weimar Mercury, November 17, 1900, page 5
Barta, Joseph
Stroke Fatal To Joe Barta; Buried Dec. 27
Funeral services for Joe Barta, who died on his 74th birthday anniversary, Dec. 26, of a stroke, were held Tuesday, Dec. 27, at Hubbard Funeral Home here, with burial in the Masonic Cemetery.
Rev. Albert Hubertus officiated.
Mr. Barta suffered another stroke ten days before the fatal one.
Born Dec. 26, 1892, he was a lifelong resident of Weimar. He married Miss Mary Shumbera here Nov. 20, 1916.
She survives, along with two daughters, Mrs. Alma Davis of Corpus Christi and Miss Edna Barta of Weimar; two granddaughters; two brothers, Louis Barta and Robert Barta of Weimar; and two sisters, Ms. Annie Blahuta of Weimar and Mrs. Julia Sedberry of Redwood City, Calif. Three brothers preceded him in death, Adolf of Schulenburg, August and Edward of Weimar.
Pallbearers were Edwin Barta, Wm. Barta, Adolph Joe Shumbera, Paul Binder and Bill Hudec.
Weimar Mercury, January 5, 1967, page 1
Barta, Louis L.
Funeral services for Louis Barta, 82, were held Thursday afternoon, March 23, at Hubbard Funeral Home and St. Michael's Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery.
Rev. Patrick Marron officiated.
Mr. Barta, a retired painter and paperhanger, died at 7 a.m. Wednesday in Youens Memorial Hospital after a six month illness.
He was a lifelong resident of the area. Born May 14, 1889, he was a son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Barta. He married Louise Holub here in November 1915. After several years on a farm near Weimar they moved into town. Mr. Barta was one of the first members of the Weimar Concert Band organized in 1922 and was a musician for many years.
Mrs. Barta died in 1956. Three brothers, Adolf, Joe, and August, also preceded him in death.
Survivors are two sons, Edwin and William Barta of Weimar, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, one brother, Robert Barta of Weimar, and two sisters, Mrs. Annie Blahuta of Weimar and Mrs. Julie Sedberry of Clifton.
Pallbearers were Alfonse Lichnovsky, Richard Miska, John Barton, Edwin Holub, Eugene Holub, and Thomas Holub.
Weimar Mercury, March 30, 1972
Submitted by Clara Hermes Dokos
Barta, Louise (Solansky)
Final Rites For Mrs. Louise Barta, 67, Held Monday
Funeral services for Mrs. Louise Barta, 67, widow of the late August Barta, were held Monday morning at Hubbard Funeral Home and St. Michael’s Catholic Church.
Interment was in the church cemetery. The Rt. Rev. Msgr. A. F. Drozd officiated.
Mrs. Barta, a lifelong resident of this area, died at about midnight Saturday in Youens Hospital, where she had been under treatment for 16 days.
A daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Solansky, she was born Sept. 12, 1894, in Fayette County. She and Mr. Barta were married in St. Michael’s Church and had lived on a farm near Weimar ever since. Mr. Barta died in a traffic accident in 1947.
Mrs. Barta was a member of St. Michael’s Church and the Christian Mothers Society.
Surviving her are a son, Lawrence, with whom she made her home; three brothers, Frank Solansky of Oklahoma and John and Emil Solansky of Weimar; and a sister, Mrs. Mary Heater.
Pallbearers for her services were Peter Hadash, Rud. Solansky, John Rabb, David Wanjura, Bill Sassin and Wm. Barta.
Weimar Mercury, September 29, 1961, page 1
Barta, Maria [Mary] Anna (Kunetka)
Final Rites for Mrs. Otto Barta, 85, Thursday
Funeral services for Mrs. Otto Barta, 85, lifelong Weimar resident, were held Thursday afternoon, Feb. 23, at Hubbard Funeral Home, with burial in Masonic Cemetery. Rev. Frank Horak officiated.
Mrs. Barta died Wednesday at Youens Memorial Hospital after a week’s illness.
The former Miss Mary Anna Kunetka, she was born here April 11, 1881, the daughter of Josef and Anna Kunetka. She was married to Mr. Bata on Sept. 19, 1905, and they made their home here the rest of their lives. Mr. Barta, a member of the Barta Bros. mercantile firm for many years, died Feb. 23, 1956.
Mrs. Barta was a member of Weimar United Church of Christ and the Women’s Guild.
She and her husband had no childen, but were foster parents to one of their nephews, George Barta, who grew up in their home. He and several other nephews and nieces are their only survivors.
Pallbearers were Ralph Meadows, Ray (Buddy) Kusey, Ray (Booger) Kusey, Edgar Beken, Buddy Seifert, and Lawrence Loessin.
Weimar Mercury, March 2, 1967
Barta, Maria (Shumbera)
Mrs. M. Barta Funeral Held Here Monday
Funeral services for Mrs. Maria Shumbera Barta, 87, of Rt. 3, Weimar, were held Monday, March 20, from St. Michael’s Catholic Church, with burial in Masonic Cemetery. Father Daniel O’Brien officiated.
Mrs. Barta, a lifelong Weimar resident, died March 18 at Youens Memorial Hospital, of a stroke. She had been ill for three weeks.
Born February 7, 1891 at Ammannsville, she was a daughter of Anton and Anna Tomis [sic] Shumbera. She was married to Joe Barta at Weimar on Nov. 20, 1916. He died in 1967.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Alma Davis of Corpus Christi and Miss Edna Barta of Weimar; two granddaughters, Mrs. Nancy Peterson and Mrs. Janet Cunningham; and one sister, Mrs. Lydia Hanus of Skidmore. A sister and eight brothers preceded her in death.
Pallbearers were Adolf Shumbera, Emil Shumbera, William Shumbera, Jerry Hudec, Allan Peterson and Lance Cunningham.
Weimar Mercury, March 23, 1978, p. 8
Transcribed by Sandra Long Anders
Barta, Mary Anna (Heger)
MARY A. BARTA
WEIMAR -- Mary A. Barta, 87, of Weimar, died Monday, Nov. 19, 2001.
She was born Aug. 21, 1914 in Weimar.
She was owner of Barta's Snack Bar in Weimar and was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church in Weimar.
Survivors: daughters, Sophie Loessin and Mary Craddock, both of Austin, Mollie Vickers of Cedar Park, and Veronica Griffin of Richmond; son, John Barta of Columbus; sister, Frances Haidusek of Weimar; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Services will be 1:30 p.m. today at St. Michael Catholic Church, the Rev. John C. Bily officiating.
Burial will be at St. Michael Cemetery. Hubbard Funeral Home, Weimar
Victoria Advocate, November 21, 2001
Contributed by Rosemary Ermis
Barta, Matha (Maas)
Last Rites For Mrs Albert Barta, 50, Held Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs. Albert F. Barta, 50. were held from Hubbard Funersl Home Sunday, Jan. 1, with Rev. J. H. E. Willmann of La Grange, former Methodist pastor here and Rev. J. M. McDonald of Weimar officiating. Interment was made in City [Odd Fellows] Cemetery.
Death came Friday night to Mrs. Barta after a lingering illness.
The daughter of Carl and Albertina Maas, she was born December 18, 1899 at San Saba, Texas. She was married to Mr. Barta Aug 16, 1922, at San Saba and they had made their home here ever since. Mrs. Barta was a member of the Lutheran Church.
Surviving in addition to her husband are her mother, Mrs. Carl Maas of San Saba; a daughter, Miss Dorothy Gene Barta of Weimar; one sister, Mrs.Annie Steinmann of Briddy, and also four brothers, Carl Maas, Jr., of San Saba, Arthur Maas of Yoakum, Frank Maas of Fort Worth, and Herbert Maas of Vernon. Two sisters and a brother preceded her in death.
Pallbarers at the funeral were G. W. Shaver, W. H. Hollien, Adolf Kristek, John Hajovsky, Robert McMillan and Chas. D. Ammann.
Weimar Mercury, January 6, 1950
Barta, Lillie Mae (Barton)
Mrs. Robert Barta, 44, Buried Here This Morning
Funeral services for Mrs.Lillie Barton Barta, 44, wife of Robert Barta, were held from Hubbard Funeral Home this (Thursday) morning Rev. C. Emigholz officiating.
She was buried in the City Cemetery.
Mrs. Barta died Tuesday morning, January 27, in Columbus Hospital, after an illness of about 18 months.
Born here September 21, 1902, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs Ed Barton. She married Mr. Barta here October 12, 1921, and they settled near Weimar, where they farmed. She was a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Weimar.
Surviving in addition to her parents and husband are five brothers, Leon, Alvin and Edward Barton of Weimar, Owen Barton of Velasco, and Raymond Barton of Freeport; and six sisters, Mrs. Elo Huebel and Mrs. Emil Ulrich of Smithville, Mrs. Edward Hanselka of Rosenberg Mrs. Frank Peter of El Campo, Mrs. Charlie Wornat of Glidden and Mrs. Hugo Brandt of La Grange.
Weimar Mercury, January 30, 1948
Barta, Otto Joseph
Otto Barta Victim Of Heart Attack; Funeral Saturday
Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 25, at Hubbard Funeral Home for Otto Joseph Barta, 78, retired merchant, with Rev. F. H. Horak, Jr. pastor of Evangelical & Reformed Church, officiating.
Interment was in the Masonic Cemetery.
Mr. Barta had been in poor health for a number of years. He died last Thursday in Youens Hospital, a few hours after a heart attack.
A lifelong resident of the Weimar area, he had retired from business in 1934 after some 40 years in general merchandise selling, the last 11 as an owner. As a youth he began clerking for his father, John Barta, whose business was in the building now occupied by Western Auto Associate Store. In 1923 he and his brothers, Emil and Albert, bought out their father and formed a partnership.
The son of John and Antonia Barta, he was born Dec. 1, 1877, at Content. He married Miss Mary Kunetka here Sept. 19, 1905. They had no children of their own, but reared a nephew, George Barta, from the age of 2-- after the death of his mother.
Survivors in addition to the widow are two brother, Edmund and Albert Barta of Weimar; and two sisters , Mrs. Owen Hoegemeyer of Columbus and Mrs. John Kunetka of Weimar.
Pallbearers at the funeral were Edgar Beken, Ben Holt, Bill Osina , Ray (Buddy) Kusey, J. J. Kana and J. S. Rypple.
The Weimar Mercury, Friday, March 2, 1956
Transcription by Dennis Boatright
Barta, William Bernard “Bill”
Funeral for 'Bill' Barta. Held March 22
Funeral services for William Bernard ("Bill") Barta, 83, were held Tuesday, March 22, from St. Michael's Catholic Church, with burial in the parish cemetery. Father Charles Carolan officiated.
Barta, a contractor and builder here for many years, died Sunday, March 20, at 2:15 p.m. in DeTar Hospital at Victoria.
Born Nov. 11, 1904, at Holman, he was a son of Emil and Cecilie (Steffek) Barta. he married Willie Mae Kopecky at Praha on Feb. 18, 1935.
He worked with his father as a carpenter from the age of 15 and later went into contracting and commercial building. He built a number of churches, schools and hospitals over a wide area of Texas.
An avid baseball fan, many years ago he bought a wooden grandstand at Schulenburg and moved it to his pasture beside his residence In Weimar to establish Barta Ball Park for the Weimar town team. He was also a manager of the team. Later he and his son, Ernest, developed the land into a housing addition, Barta Loop.
Barta was a member of the Knights of Columbus and KJT Society.
He is survived by his wife Willie Mae of Weimar; the son Ernest of Galveston; two brothers, Joe Barta of Damon and Rudy (Bob) Barta of West Columbia; and four sisters, Rosie Hanak of Houston, Cecilie Pokluda and Agnes Martin of Columbus, and Mary Sternadel of Weimar. A sister and three brothers preceded him in death.
Pallbearers at the funeral were James Hanak, Eugene Barta, Joe Barta Jr., Herbert Sternadel Jr., Leo Kopecky and Willie James Kopecky. Honorary pallbearers were Steve Barta and Michael Martin. All are nephews.
