Marak, Frank

Oakland News

Mr. Frank Marak, Sr., died at his home near Oakland Sunday evening, after a week’s illness. He was buried in Weimar [St. Michael’s Cemetery] Monday.

Weimar Mercury, January 12, 1917, page 8

Marak, George V.

George Marak, Cancer Victim, Buried Here

George V. Marak, 48, of Houston died June 15 in a Houston hospital after a long illness with cancer.

Funeral services were held Friday afternoon, June 17, at Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Houston, with Rev. Eugene Heckmann officiating. The body lay in state in Hubbard Funeral Chapel here prior to graveside services Saturday afternoon in Masonic Cemetery [Odd Fellows' Cemetery], with Rev. Heckmann officiating again.

Mr. Marak was born at Moravia, Lavaca County, on Feb. 14, 1929, and married Jacklyn Matthews Brandt on Aug. 23, 1956, in Houston.

A resident of Houston 22 years, he was a member of Gethsemane Lutheran Church. At the time of his death he was on medical retirement from the Texas Highway Department.

He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Marak, two sons, Richard Allan Marak and Ronald Wayne Brandt; and a daughter-in-law, Terry Lynn Brandt.

Surviving are his wife Jacklyn and son, Randall George Brandt [Marak], both of Houston; a granddaughter, Mindy Brandt; his mother, Mrs. Mary Marak; two sisters, Mrs. Marie Naiser and Mrs. Albina Boehm; and three brothers, Victor Marak, Frank Marak and Joe Marak.

Weimar Mercury, June 30, 1977
From the files of Dorothy Albrecht. Contact Rox Ann Johnson
Photo courtesy of Harold Thomas Matthews

Marak, Mary

Mrs. Mary Marak, 82, Buried Here

Mrs. Mary Marak, 82, was buried in St. Michael's Cemetery here last week end after services at Schulenburg, at which Rev. Eustace Hermes officiated.

Survivors are four daughters, Mrs. Joe Petrivalsky and Mrs. Tim of Houston, Mrs. Q. J. Walters of Wharton and Mrs. Bill Hughes of Schulenburg, and four sons, Frank Marak of Dubina, Emil Marak of Oakland, Ed Marak of Victoria and Joe Marak of Houston.

Weimar Mercury, March 18, 1955, page 1

Marak, Richard Allen

Cycle Mishap Victim Buried Here July 29

Funeral services for Richard (Ricky) Marak, 16, of Houston, who was killed in a motorcycle accident in that city July 26, were held Monday, July 29, at Pat Foley Funeral Home, Houston, with burial in Masonic [Odd Fellows] Cemetery here.

Rev. Eugene Heckman, pastor of Gethsemane Lutheran Church officiated.

Marak, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Marak of Houston, was killed instantly when his 450 Honda struck a utility pole two miles from his home at 11 o'clock the night of July 26.

Born June 10, 1958, at Houston, he would have been a junior at Scarbrough High there this fall.

Surviving in addition to his parents are one brother, Randy, and a niece, Mindy Brandt, of Houston; and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Matthews of Weimar and Mrs. Mary Marak of Schulenburg

Weimar Mercury, October 2, 1974
From the files of Dorothy Albrecht. Contact Rox Ann Johnson
Photo courtesy of Harold Thomas Matthews

Marek, Edward F.

Fayette Resident Dies At Houston

(La Grange Record)

Edward F. Marek, 63, resident of the Holman section, passed away Sunday at a Houston hospital.

Funeral was held Monday morning at 8 o'clock at the Walter Petrosky home at Lissie. Services followed at the Eagle Lake Catholic church and burial was in the Nada cemetery. The Rev. Kloss of Mentz officiated.

Mr. Marek, who lived in Fayette county for about four years, is survived by his widow; seven daughters, Mrs. Walter Petrosky and Mrs. Antonia Hough of Lissie, Mrs. C. C. Brasher of Eagle Lake, Mrs. Annie Povla of Holland, Mrs. Sophie Walkovak of Crosby, Mrs. Lillie Thomthson of Crosby and Miss Vera Marek of Weimar; and one son, Edward Marek of Pleasanton.

Weimar Mercury, Friday, August 8, 1941
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

Marek, Elaine Jessie (Poenitzsch)

Mrs. Donald Alan Marek of Sealy died in a one-car accident near East Bernard at 6:15 p.m. Sunday, June 18, 1967. Her husband also was critically injured and taken to the Methodist Hospital in Houston, where he remains confined.

According to reports, the car in which the newlywed couple was riding, went out of control and hit a concrete curbing of a culvert as the car approached the intersection of the East Bernard-Wallis highway and a far-to-market road. The car was demolished and Mrs. Marek was thrown out and killed instantly.

Funeral services for Mrs. Marek were held Thursday, June 22 at 9:00 a.m. at the Etlinger Funeral Home in Sealy and continued at the Immaculate Conception Church with Requiem Mass at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. James Quilter officiating. Interment was in the Brune Cemetery at Shaw’s Bend.

The body rested in state at Knesek and Sons funeral Home in Wallis until Wednesday morning when it was conveyed to Sealy.

Rosary was recited Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. at the chapel.

Pallbearers were the groomsmen and best man who served in their wedding party on May 14 and included Franklin Rohan, Gary Hope, Syl Macha, Larry Marek, Gerald Stavinoha and Lawrence Valerian.

Mrs. Marek, nee Elaine Poenitzsch, was born December 30, 1946 at Columbus, the daughter of Lawrence and Jess (George) Poenitzsch. At the time of her death she had reached the age of 20 years, five months and 18 days.

May 14, 1967, Mother’s Day, she was married to Donald Marek in the Guardian Angel Catholic Church at Wallis and died on Father’s Day, June 18.

She graduated from Sealy High School with the class of 1965 after which she took a beauty course and at the present was employed at a beauty shop in Sealy.

Survivors include her husband; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Poenitzsch; one sister, Lurraine Poenitzsch and two brothers, Leonard Ray and Allen Poenitzsch, all of Sealy; her grandmothers, Mrs. Paul (Elizabeth Horndt) Poenitzsch of Columbus and Mrs. H. R. George of Glidden. Cousins in Shiner include Mrs. Gus Pfeil, Lee and Homer Sommerlatte.

Shiner Gazette, Thursday, June 29, 1967
S ubmitted by Rosemary Ermis

Marek, John R.

Final Rites for John Marek, 88, Held Wednesday

Funeral services for John Marek, 88, retired farmer, were held Wednesday, Jan 11, at Hubbard Funeral home, with the Rev. Charles Bawel, pastor of Weimar United Church of Christ, officiating.

Burial was in the Masonic Cemetery.

Mr. Marek, who made his home with a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Dusek, died there Monday after a long period of failing health.

Born March 7, 1872, in Czechoslovakia, he was about 6 years old when his parents brought him to this country. He and his family moved to the Bila Hora section 50 years ago. His first wife, Mrs. Rosa Fojt Marek, died about 44 years ago, and he married Miss Mary Pudich. The Mareks moved to Weimar with the Dusek’s 4 years ago.

Surviving in addition to his widow are two daughters and a son by his first wife, Mrs. Wm. Cooley of here, Mrs. Emil Krejci of Rosenberg and Ben Marek of San Antonio; and two other daughters, Mrs. Arthur Hartensteiner of Houston and Mrs. Joe Dusek here. Twenty-five grandchildren and 28 grand-grandchildren also survive.

Weimar Mercury, January 13, 1961, page 1

Marek, Laura (Klaus)
Marek, V. L. Jr.

Flood waters claim Columbus couple

By Tracy Dang, Sealy News Managing Editor

Heavy rains and flooded waters claimed the lives of an elderly Columbus couple when their car was swept off a county road Saturday night.

The bodies of V. L. Marek Jr., 78, and Laura Kraus Marek, 74, were found Sunday morning near the Sandy/Pastoren Creek Bridge on New Bremen Road in Industry.

"The victims had attended a party at 7475 Galle Lane," Deputy Ray Roberson wrote in his report. "While there, it started to rain heavy, and the low water crossing on the property over a creek flooded.

"The victims wanted to leave (and) had property owner Larry Eckermann attempt to drive them through the flooded low water crossing. During the attempt, the car stalled in the water. The victims remained with the car while Eckermann went back to retrieve a tractor to pull them out.

"When Eckermann returned to the scene, the car had been swept downstream with both victims on the hood. A short time later, the car was swept further into the flood waters, and Eckermann lost sight of the victims."

The Industry Volunteer Fire Department, New Ulm VFD, Bleiblerville VFD, Bellville VFD, Cat Spring VFD, Sealy VFD, Austin County EMS, Austin County Sheriff's Department, Pct. 2 Constable, Texas Department of Public Safety, Texas Parks and Wildlife Game Wardens and Bellville Police Department spearheaded a rescue attempt, let by Industry Fire Chief John Spiess.

But the search was called off three hours later at 11:45 p.m. due to "cold, heavy rain and lightning, with the creek running full stream (approximately 10-12 feet deep and 30 feet across) and rapidly spilling out of the stream bed causing flooding in the search area."

Search efforts resumed Sunday morning at 8 a.m., and the bodies were found approximately 2 1/2 hours later.

"The male victim (deceased) was located upstream from the New Bremen Road bridge and upstream from the intersection of the Sandy and Pastoren Creeks buried in sand drift by search team No. 3," Spiess said. "The female victim (deceased) was found downstream from the New Bremen Road bridge, approximately 1.3 miles from the low water crossing on Galle Lane, by search team No. 1."

"I spoke with Justice of the Peace Thomas Richter, who told me that the time of death on both victims was going to be 10:30 a.m., and they were going to be rules as an accidental drowning," Deputy Kevin Gough wrote in his report.

The bodies were identified by the victims' daughter-in-law. The family declined an autopsy and the victims were taken to Henneke Funeral Home in Columbus.

Colorado County Citizen, January 17, 2007
Courtesy The Citizen

Funeral services for V.L Marek, Jr. 78, and wife Laura Marek, 74, are scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 18 at 1 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Columbus.

Visitation is scheduled at the Henneke Funeral Home Wednesday, Jan. 17, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. then at Church from noon to service time.

Burial will take place in Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery in Columbus.

Memorials may be given to St. Paul Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 267, Columbus, Tx 78934.

Colorado County Citizen, January 17, 2007
Courtesy The Citizen

Marek

Laura Marek, 74, of Columbus, passed away tragically in a car accident with her husband, V.L. Marek Jr. on Jan. 14, near Industry.

Born July 18, 1932 near Shelby, the daughter of Hugo and Ida (Mayer) Kraus. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Columbus where she had been in the past a Sunday School teacher, and member of the Altar Guild, she also enjoyed being a homemaker, her husband's secretary, arts and crafts and being with her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband V.L. Marek Jr.; her parents; and brothers, Jack, Wesley and Elvis "Pete" Kraus.

She is survived by two sons, Mike Marek and wife Lisa of Hallett-sville, and Patrick Marek and wife Sherry of Columbus; sister Wilma Eckermann of Shelby; grandchildren, Brandi Hart, Michael, Matthew and Shelby Lynn Marek and Katie Brown; and great-grandchildren, Chloi and Orion Hart.

Funeral services took place Jan. 18, at St. Paul Lutheran Church with the Rev. Jeffrey Marsh officiating and under the direction of Henneke Funeral Home of Col-umbus. Burial followed at Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery in Columbus.

Pallbearers were Matthew Marek, Scott Eckerman, Michael Combs, Michael Marek, Ken Giles, and Larry Eckerman. Honorary pallbearers were Bill Janecek, Dr. Earl Dancer, Norman Litzman, Joseph D. Hart Jr. and Jeff Kovar.

Memorials may be given to St. Paul Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 267, Columbus, TX 78934.

Colorado County Citizen, January 24, 2007
Courtesy The Citizen

LAURA MAREK

COLUMBUS - Laura Marek of Columbus died on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2007 in a car accident near Industry with her husband, V. L. Marek Jr. She was born near Shelby and worked as a homemaker and as her husband's secretary. She enjoyed arts and crafts.

She is survived by: two sons, Mike Marek and wife Lisa of Hallettsville and Patrick Marek and wife Sherry of Columbus; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one sister, Wilma Eckermann of Shelby.

She was preceded in death by: her husband, V. L. Marek Jr.; her parents, Hugo and Ida Mayer Klaus; and three brothers, Jack, Wesley and Elvis "Pete" Klaus.

Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. today and 8-10 a.m. Thursday at Henneke Funeral Home, Columbus, and 12-1 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Columbus. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Columbus, with burial to follow at Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery, Columbus.

Henneke Funeral Home, Columbus, 979-732-2143.

Published in the Victoria Advocate on 1/17/2007.
Submitted by Matt Cross

Marek, Mary D. (Pudich)

Funeral for Mrs. Marek, 91, Sunday

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Marek, 91, were held Sunday afternoon, July 28, from Hubbard Funeral Chapel, with Rev. Robert N. Crawford officiating.

Burial was in Masonic Cemetery.

Mrs. Marek died Friday in Youens Memorial Hospital, after a short illness.

She was a lifelong resident of this area. Born Oct. 8, 1882, at Dubina, she was the daughter of John and Mary Pudich. She was married to John Marek on Oct. 8, 1918, and they settled in the Bila Hora community, where they lived until 1955 when they moved to Weimar.

Mrs. Marek is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Joe (Lovine) Dusek of Weimar; one step-daughter, Mrs. Emil (Celia) Krejci of Rosenberg; and one step-son, Ben Marek of San Antonio; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, one daughter, three step-daughters, two sisters and one brother.

Pallbearers were Ralph F. Broadstone, Dale Zapalac, Gene Hartensteiner, Roger Burkhalter, Clarence Krejci, and George Krejci.

Weimar Mercury, August 1, 1974
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

Marek, Ollie (Blazek)

Ollie Blazek Marek, 95, of Columbus, died Thursday, June 30, 1994, in a Columbus nursing home.

Born Marcy 17, 1899, in Brookshire; she was the daughter of Frank and Verona (Rubac) Blazek. On Jan. 29, 1930, she married Peter P. Marek. Mrs. Marek was retired seamstress and a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. She resided in Columbus since 1972.

Funeral services were held Saturday, July 2, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus with Father Tim Kosler officiating. Interment followed in St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Henneke Funeral Home, Columbus.

Pallbearers were Edward Bratigan, John Bratigan, Daniel Marek, Donnie Hondall, Gary Blazek and Frank Blazek.

She is survived by sisters Mary McNabb of Houston and Julia Gregory of Calvert; brothers, Richard Blazek of Austin and Ervin Blazek of Mt. Pleasant.

Mrs. Marek was preceded in death by her husband on Oct. 25, 1982, her parents, and several brothers and sisters.

Colorado County Citizen, July 6, 1994
Transcribed by Dennis Boatright

Marek, Peter Paul

Peter Paul Marek, 83, passed away October 25, 1982, at Youens Memorial Hospital where he was a patient for a few days.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, October 27, at 10:30 p.m.[sic] at St. Anthony's Catholic Church under the direction of Henneke Funeral Home, with Father Brian Crookes officiating. Burial was at St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery.

Parish Rosary and K. C. rosary were held Tuesday, October 26, at Henneke Funeral Home.

Mr. Marek was born May 18, 1899, in Old Sweet Home, Texas to Frank and Agnes Rehak Marek. He married Ollie Blazek in 1930 at St. Joseph's Rectory in Houston.

He was a retired cleaning and pressing shop employee, a member of the Catholic Church, the KJT No. 36 Taiton, Columbus Knights of Columbus, a member of the American Legion and was in WWI.

He is survived by his wife, Ollie Marek of Columbus; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Dusek of Shiner, and Mrs. Annie Hundl of Houston and one brother, John P. Marek of Taiton.

Pallbearers were Emanuel Hundl, Raymond Marek, Daniel Marek, August Marek, Frank Marek and Daniel Hundl.

Colorado County Citizen, Thursday, November 4, 1982
Transcription by Dennis Boatright

Marek Jr., V. L.

Marek

V. L. Marek Jr., 78, of Columbus, passed away tragically in a car accident with his wife, Laura Marek on Jan. 14, near Industry.

Born June 12, 1928 in Columbus, the son of V.L. Marek Sr. and Inez (Fuller) Marek. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church of Columbus. In the past years, he was owner of Universal Electronics, Little Jug Liquor Store, Marek's Furniture and Oaks Realty of Columbus and also an investor of land. He served in the National Guard Company A of the 136th tank battalion and was honorably discharged on Oct. 10, 1955 as Sgt. First Class.

He was preceded in death by his wife Laura Marek and his parents.

He was survived by two sons, Mike Marek and wife Lisa of Hallettsville and Patrick Marek and wife Sherry of Columbus; brothers, Jack Marek of Houston and Bobby Marek of Pensacola, Fla.; grandchildren, Brandi Hart, Michael, Matthew and Shelby Lynn Marek and Katie Brown; and great-grandchildren, Chloi and Orion Hart.

Funeral services were conducted Jan. 18, at St. Paul Lutheran Church with the Rev. Jeffrey Marsh officiating and under the direction of Henneke Funeral Home of Columbus. Burial followed in Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery in Columbus.

Pallbearers were Sandy Waligura, Scott Calhoun, Jim Schneider, Paul Blymyer, Carey Calhoun and Jim Ross. Honorary pallbearers were Bill Janecek, Dr. Earl Dancer, Norman Litzman, Joseph D. Hart Jr. and Jeff Kovar.

Memorials may be given to St. Paul Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 267, Columbus, TX 78934.

Colorado County Citizen, January 24, 2007
Courtesy The Citizen

V. L. MAREK JR.

COLUMBUS - V. L. Marek Jr. of Columbus died on Sunday, Jan. 14, 2007 in a car accident near Industry with his wife, Laura Marek. He was born in Columbus and worked as a private businessman.

He is survived by: two sons, Mike Marek and wife Lisa of Hallettsville and Patrick Marek and wife Sherry of Columbus; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Jack Marek of Houston and Bobby Marek of Pensacola, Fla. He was preceded in death by: his wife, Laura Marek; and his parents, V. L. Marek Sr. and Inez Fuller Marek.

Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. today and 8-10 a.m. Thursday at Henneke Funeral Home, Columbus, and 12-1 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Columbus. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Columbus, with burial to follow at Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery, Columbus.

Henneke Funeral Home, Columbus, 979-732-2143.

Victoria Advocate, January 17, 2007.
Submitted by Matt Cross

Marek, V. L., Sr.

Funeral services for V. L. Marek Sr., 83, of Columbus were held Wednesday, November 3, at 2 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Columbus under the direction of Henneke Funeral Home with Pastor Robert Schlortt officiating. Burial was at Industry Brethren Cemetery.

Mr. Marek was born January 6, 1899, in Industry to L. L. and Mary Koch Marek. He married Inez McAdams April 19, 1927.

He was a retired hardware store operator, a member of the Lutheran Church and a charter member of the Columbus Noon Lions club.

He is survived by his wife, Inez Marek; three sons, V. L. & Laura Marek of Columbus, Jack & Alma Marek of Houston and Robert Marek, also of Houston; seven sisters, Mrs. Ruby Ewald of Cat Spring, Mrs. Nora Ruhmann of Alvin, Mrs. Mary Ellison of Waco, Mrs. Annie Goeke of Lake Jackson, Mrs. Meta Hoffman of Waco, Mrs. Olga Reichle of Dallas and Mrs. Lydia Brudigam of Slaton; one brother, Benny Marek of New Ulm; nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Ben D. Marek, Alfred Ewald, Albert Ruhmann, Freddy Brown, Don Swanson and Roy Ewald.

Colorado County Citizen, Thursday, November 4, 1982
Transcription by Dennis Boatright

Marek, Veronika (Tomastik)

Mrs. V. Marek, 80, Buried Monday at St. Michael's

Funeral services for Mrs. Veronika Marek, 80, who died Saturday, Sept. 7, in Youens Hospital here after a week's illness, were held Monday morning at Hubbard Funeral Home and St. Michael's Catholic Church.

Interment was in St. Michael's Cemetery. Msgr. A.F.Drozd officiated.

Born March 11, 1877, in Czechoslovakia, she was the daughter of John and Rosie Tomastik. She came to this country at the age of 14 and was married at Live Oak Hill in 1899 to Edward Marek, who preceded her in death in 1941. She had lived in Weimar area about 21 years.

Mrs. Marek was a member of St. Michael's Church, the Christian Mothers Society and KJZT Society.

Surviving her are one son, Edward Marek of Pleasanton; six daughters, Mrs. Vlasta Petrosky of Columbus, Mrs. Sophie Walkaviak of Highland, Mrs. Lillie Thompson of Baytown, Mrs. Annie Pavlet of Dayton, Mrs. Louise Brasher of Eagle Lake, and Miss Vera Marek of East Bernard; one sister, Mrs. Frances Zatopek of Ellinger; two brothers, Joe and John Tomastik, both of Temple; and a number of grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Raymond and Bennie Brasher of Eagle Lake, Albert Marek of Pleasanton, Frank Pavlet Jr. of Dayton, Edward and Leonard Petrosky of Columbus, Wm. Thompson of Baytown and Stanley Walkoviak of Highland.

Weimar Mercury, September 13, 1957, pages 1 and 10