Colorado County, Texas Obituaries

Funeral services for Gustav Adolf Stirl, 85, of Cuero were held Thursday, April 6, from Grace Lutheran Church in Victoria, with Burial in Masonic Cemetery at Weimar. Rev. Richard Mayerhoff officiated.

Born Dec. 16, 1903, at New Bielau, he was a son of Alban and Anna (Burckhardt) Stirl. He married Ida Adela Pavlik at New Bielau on April 4, 1926. He became a Certified Public Accountant in 1939 and was a member of the Houston Retail Chamber of Commerce, Community Chest of greater Houston, and Sons of Hermann at New Bielau. He was president of the Houston branch of the National Association of Cost Accountants, comptroller and managing vice president of Sugar Land Industries, and financial secretary of Henke and Pillot.

He held key offices in St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Houston, Trinity Lutheran Church of Rosenberg, and Holy Cross Lutheran Church in New Braunfels, and was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Victoria.

He is survived by his wife, Ida Stirl of Cuero; a daughter, Gloria Ann Pick of Cuero; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Serving as pallbearers were Norris Metting, Sam Charles, Henry Brau, Bill Poston, Harold Stirl and John Sicinski. Named honorary pallbearers were Ernest Zipp, Willie Buesing, Alfred Lester and Ray Voelkel.

Those who desire may give memorials to Grace Lutheran Church in Victoria or trinity evangelical Lutheran Church at New Bielau.

Weimar Mercury, April 13, 1989
Transcribed by Judy Talkington

Stock, Annie (Klosie)

Mrs. Annie Stock Passes Unto Her Reward

The poor, tired spirit of Mrs. Annie Stock, beloved mother of Mr. Charles Stock of the Osage community, passed unto its reward in that heavenly home above early Thursday morning of last week, and the remains were committed to mother earth in St. Michael's Cemetery Friday morning, with Rev. Jos. Szymanski performing the final obsequies. The funeral rites were witnessed by a large circle of mourning relatives and friends who deeply regretted the passing of this estimable lady.

Mrs. Stock was 76 years of age at time of death. She was born in Breslau, Germany, near the Austrian border, Dec. 17, 1862. She came to this country at the age of 17 years, with her father and three sisters, Mrs. Henry Wilberg of Bernardo, Mrs. Ben Handloss of Houston and Mrs. John Frails of San Antonio. all of whom have passed away. One brother, Mr. Joe Klosie, was still living in Germany at last reports, but whether he is still alive is not known. The party landed it Galveston, first settling in the Mentz community, this county. She was united in marriage to Mr. Hillar Stock on Oct. 15, 1885. The couple lived in Colorado county up to the time of their deaths, residing In the Osage community since 1898. Mrs. Stock is survived by two children, Mr. Chas. Stock and Miss Mary Stock of Weimar and three grandchildren.

During her long residence in this section Mrs. Stock ever had the friendship and esteem of all our people who knew her. She was a kind, good hearted wife and mother, a true christian, a kindly friend and neighbor, and her passing Is deeply and sincerely regretted. Our heartfelt sympathy is extended her bereaved ones.

Weimar Mercury, July 8, 1938, page 1

Stock, Beatrice (Brune)

Stock

Beatrice Brune Stock, 79, of Columbus, passed away Sept. 24 at River Oaks Health Care Center.

She was born in Brushy Community near Columbus Feb. 14, 1925 to Arthur J. Sr. and Elenora (Kuhn) Brune and married Elo R. Stock Sr. Nov. 1, 1947. She was a retired lab technician for Medical and Surgical Clinic in Columbus and was a member of Catholic Daughters of America Court Mary Queen of the Snows 1588, St. Anthony Altar Society and Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary Post 6113.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, E.R "Bobby" Stock; sister, Elvira Schneider; and brothers, A.J. Brune Jr., Henry, Gilbert and Irving Brune.

She is survived by her husband; daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Michael Kern of The Woodlands; sisters, Gladys Schneider of Columbus; brother, Kermit Brune of Columbus; and grandson, Jason Stock of St. Louis, Mo.

Funeral services were conducted Sept. 28 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus with Father Dan Kahlich officiating. Interment followed in the parish cemetery.

Pallbearers were A.J. Brune III, Charles Brune, Henry Brune Jr., Mark Brune, Greg and Irving Schneider, M.H. Schneider Jr. and O.M. Schneider Jr.

Colorado County Citizen, September 29, 2004
Courtesy of The Citizen

Stock, Charles A.

Final Rites for Charles A. Stock, 63, Held Sunday

Funeral services for Charles A. Stock, 63, who died last Thursday in a San Antonio hospital, were held Sunday morning at Hubbard Funeral Home and St. Michael’s Catholic Church, with Interment in St. Michael's Cemetery.

Services were conducted by Msgr. A. F. Drozd, Rev. Clarence Leopold and Rev. Benton Thurmond.

Mr. Stock had been in ill health for the past seven months, and had been a patient in the hospital for 16 days.

Born Dec. 25, 1889, at Mentz, he was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Hiller Stock. He married Miss Lena Svetlik here Oct. 29, 1913, and they settled on a farm north of Weimar. Four years later they moved to the Osage community, where they have lived ever since. Mr. Stock was an Osage School trustee for 16 years.

Surviving in addition to his widow are a son, Edwin Joe Stock of Weimar; two daughters, Mrs. John (Tillie) Peters Jr. of Weimar and Mrs. Israel (Elizabeth) Fuller of Sheridan; a sister, Miss Mary L. Stock of Weimar; and three grandsons.

Pallbearers were Frank Anders, Steve Kasper, Richard Freis, Oswald Leidolf, W. H. Hollien, and Roman Polach.

Weimar Mercury, February 13, 1953, page 1

Stock, Edwin Joe

Edwin Stock Services Held on May 22

Edwin Joe Stock was born on May 31, 1922 to Charles A. and Lena Svetlik Stock of the Osage Community Northeast of Weimar.

He attended the Osage School and married Millie Mary Peters on July 22, 1946 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Weimar.
Edwin lived his entire life in the Osage/Weimar area. He proudly served his country from 1942 to 1946 as a Technician Fifth Grade, Service Battery in the 32th Field Artillery Battalion of the 84th Infantry Division, which became known as the “Railsplitter” division. While serving in the army Edwin received the American Theater Campaign Medal, EAME Campaign Medal with 3 Bronze Stars, Good Conduct medal, Victory Ribbon, one Service Stripe and 2 Overseas Service Bars.

Edwin enjoyed the outdoors.
Riding horse and hunting were his favorite pastimes. Edwin loved his grandchildren and treasured the times they came to spend with him. Ronnie has fond memories of hunting deer, coon, rabbits and squirrels with grandpa. He spent many hours out in the country with grandpa. Edwin was known to take many relatives hunting with him. Donnie Bartosh recalls him riding in a Schulenburg trail ride along with himself and James. Trail Riding was an enjoyment grandpa truly loved. Papoo made a special pull rope handle for Steven’s John Deere tractor that he and granny had purchased from an auction because Steven was too small to reach the pedals. He pulled Steven continuously around the yard, even with his aching back. Steven and Andrea have outstanding memories of Papoo picking them up from daycare and school, to make a stop by Weimar Food Store where Papoo would tell the Mr. Tran to give us each a white shopping bag to fill with whatever we wanted. Then granny would fuss to mama and ask her to tell us not to be asking Papoo for all that junk when we went into the store with him. We informed mama of how nice papoo was. He also allowed us to play on his tractor. But when granny would see us, she would yell at him to get us off of it before we would kill ourselves. Papoo would ensure her that we would be o.k. He even allowed us to roll each other around in an old rusty barrel that had both ends cut out. Papoo would let us blow his homemade bullhorn. We always enjoyed spending time with him and appreciate all the wonderful memories we have with him.

Grandpa was a very religious man. He prayed the rosary several times a day while watching his cattle and while watching us play. He attended mass regularly on Friday, Sunday and holy days.
He lived a simple, rewarding life. We love you! Until we meet again!

Edwin is survived by his sons, Edwin John (A.J.) and his wife, Shirley; James Steve and his wife, Monica; five grandchildren, Ronnie and his wife, Dani, Danielle, Steven, Michelle, and Andrea; one great grandchild, Kendall. Edwin was preceded in death by his wife in 1997; his parents; and siblings, Tillie Peters and Elizabeth Fuller.

Funeral services were held on Tuesday, May 22 at St. Michael Catholic Church in Weimar with Fr. John Peters, nephew and godson; and Fr. John Bily officiating. Interment followed at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery.

Pallbearers included: Steven Stock, Ronnie Stock, Kendall McCloud, David Fuller, I. W. Fuller, Jr., Alan Peters, and Mike Waligura. Honorary Pallbearers included coworkers from TXDoT and friends, B. J. Malatek, Justin Wostarek, Eddie Faldyn, Joe Henneke, Delores Bittner, Joe Orsak, Bennie Holesovsky, Ed Siedel, Jesse Kovar, Robert Little, Kermit Thuemler, Frank Addicks, Rex Thumann and Donnie Bartosh.

Weimar Mercury, Thursday, May 13, 2012, page 2
Submitted by Sandra Long Anders

Stock, Elo Robert Sr.

Stock

Elo Robert Stock Sr., 79, of Columbus, passed away March 19 at Columbus Community Hospital.

He was born in Shiner, July 16, 1925 to Edmund Henry and Margaret (Kloesel) Stock and married Beatrice Brune, Nov. 1, 1947. He was a retired plant manager for Pioneer Concrete of Texas Inc., in Eagle Lake, formerly Lone Star Cement. He was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, a retired Columbus Volunteer Fireman, a member of Knights of Columbus Council 2971 of Columbus, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6113 and American Legion Post 383 in Columbus. He was also a member of the board of directors for the Veterans Community Center.

He served in the U.S. Army during World War II from Dec. 1943 until April 1946 in the 8th Infantry Division, 121st Regiment, Company F.

He entered combat in the battle of the Hurtgen Forest and participated in the capture of the town of Huertgen.

Afterwards, he joined an elite force nicknamed "Grover's Ghosts," whose mission was to penetrate the front lines at night, capture enemy prisoners and disrupt enemy operations.

Following Huertgen, Mr. Stock fought in the Bonn-Cologne area, crossing the Rhine at the Remagen bridgehead.

Next came the fight for the Ruhr Pocket and the final drive across the Elbe River, meeting the Russian forces and ending the war near the Baltic Sea.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; son, Elo R. "Bobby" Stock Jr.; and sister, Amanda Seger.

He is survived by daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Michael Kern of The Woodlands; sister, Georgia Hluchanek of Columbus; brother, Marvin Stock of Hillsboro; and grandson, Jason Stock of St. Louis, Mo.

Funeral services were conducted March 22 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Columbus with Fr. Dan Kahlich officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Honorary pallbearers were Alton Huelsebusch, Jerry Haluska, Jim Janak, Lawrence Ripper, El Gene Sommerfeld, Columbus Volunteer Fire Department, VFW Post 6113 and American Legion Post 383.

Colorado County Citizen, March 23, 2005
Courtesy of The Citizen

Stock, Hilarius

Hiller Stock, an old citizen of the Osage community, died Sunday night and was buried Monday afternoon at St. Michael’s Cemetery, this city. Our deepest sympathy goes out to the bereaved family.

Weimar Mercury, November 3, 1922, page 4

Stock, Lena F. (Svetlik)

Mrs. Stock’s Funeral Held Here Aug. 25

Funeral services for Mrs. Charles (Lena) Stock, 86, of Route 3, Weimar, were held Tuesday, Aug. 25, from St. Michael’s Catholic Church here, with burial in the parish cemetery. Father John Carl Peters of San Antonio, Mrs. Stock’s grandson, officiated, along with Fathers Charles Carolan and John Spirka of Weimar and Msgr. Henry Herbst of Cuero.

Mrs. Stock died at 8:30 a.m. on August 23, at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Peters, in the Oak Grove community, after a long illness.

Born Oct. 17, 1894, at Ammannsville, she was a daughter of Joseph and Amalie (Sugovsky) Svetlik. She was married to Charles A. Stock in Weimar on Oct. 29, 1913. They settled at Osage. Mr. Stock died in 1953. After she became unable to live by herself, Mrs. Stock moved in with her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Stock, next door to her home in Osage. She lived with them about eight years, then moved in with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Peters, in the Oak Grove area. She lived with them almost a year, dying at their home after years of failing health.

Mrs. Stock is survived by two daughters, Mrs. John (Tillie) Peters Jr. of Weimar and Mrs. Israel W. (Elizabeth) Fuller of Sheridan; one son, Edwin J. Stock Sr., of Weimar; six grandsons and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one brother, one sister, one step-brother and two step-sisters.

Pallbearers were Edwin (A. J.) Stock, James Stock, David Fuller, Dennis Fuller, Israel W. Fuller Jr., grandsons; and Frank Krahl, a nephew.

Weimar Mercury, September 3, 1981

Stock, Mary Elenora

Final Rites for Miss Mary Stock, 75, Saturday

Funeral services for Miss Mary Elenora Stock, 76, were held Saturday mornng, Oct. 22, at Hubbard Funeral Home and St. Michael’s Catholic Church, with burial in the church cemetery.

Miss Stock died at 8 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21, in Colonial Nursing Home, Schulenburg.

Miss Stock was born Nov. 11, 1890, at Mentz, a daughter of Hilary and Annie Krause Stock, but lived most of her life in the Osage area. She had been in the nursng home only nine days and in Youens Memorial Hospital here two days before that.

Surviving her are two nieces and one nephew. A brother, Charles, preceded her in death.

Pallbearers were John Hajovsky, Daniel Ulbricht, John Peters, Jr., Joe Peters, Israel W. Fuller, and Frankie Krahl.

Weimar Mercury, October 27, 1966, page 1
Transcribed by Dorothy Albrecht

Stock, Millie Mary (Peters)

Millie Mary Stock Funeral April 3 In Weimar

Millie Mary Stock, a resident of the Osage Community, died in Weimar at the Colorado-Fayette Medical Center on April 1 after a length illness. She was 77.

Funeral services were held Thursday, April 3, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, and burial followed in St. Michael’s Catholic Cemetery. Mrs. Stock’s nephew and godson, Father John Peters, officiated along with Father John C. Bily.

Mrs. Stock was born Nov. 19, 1919, in the Oak Grove community to John and Augusta (Krueger) Peters. She attended the Oak Grove School, and on July 22, 1946, she married Edwin Joe Stock in St. Michael Catholic Church.

Mrs. Stock, a housewife and lifelong resident of the area, was a member of the Court of St. Michael No. 559 Catholic Daughters of the Americas, and the St. Ann Society.

She is survived by her husband, Edwin Joe Stock; two sons, Edwin J. (A.J.) and his wife, Shirley, and James S. and his wife, Monica, all of Weimar; one sister, Rosie Shumbera of Weimar; six brothers, John Peters Jr., Eddy Peters, and Joe Peters of Weimar, Emil Peters of Schulenburg, Adolph Peters and Frank Peters of Columbus; five grandchildren, Ronnie Stock, Danielle Stock, Steven Stock, Michelle Stock and Andrea Stock.

Pallbearers were Ronnie Stock, Mike Waligura, Melvin Shumbera, Allan Peters, David Fuller and Kermit Thuemler, Honorary pallbearer was Steven Stock.

Weimar Mercury, April 10, 1997, p. 2
Transcribed by Sandra Long Anders

Stockbridge, Daniel W.

EAGLE LAKE ITEMS

It becomes our painful duty this week to record the death of one of our most worthy and highly respected citizens. Mr. D. W. Stockbridge passed quietly away at his residence in Eagle Lake, about 4 o’clock, Friday evening, of he 15th inst., in the fifty-sixth year of his age surrounded by his family and friends, and was rational until the last. Mr. Stockbridge was born at Pittston,Lucerne county, Pennsylvania, on the 11th day of May, 1830; when a small boy moved to California, and thence to Texas, where he lived for over forty years; settled in Eagle Lake directly after the war, and has resided here until his death. His remains were interred last Saturday in the family burial ground [Lakeside Cemetery] on the border of the lake and followed to the grave by a large concourse of friends. He leaves a widow and six children to mourn the loss of a protector.

Colorado Citizen, January 21, 1886

Stockbridge, Lola

Eagle Lake Headlight: We regret to chronicle the death of little Lola, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Stockbridge, who died last Thursday of congestion. The Headlight extends its heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved parents. [Interment in Lakeside Cemetery]

Weimar Mercury, August 15, 1896

Stockman, T. C.

Eagle Lake Items

Mr. T. C. Stockman, a young man who has been living in Eagle Lake for several months, died at the residence of Mrs. Thatcher Tuesday night. Mr. Stockman was raised on the other side of the river near Vox Populi, where he has relatives and friends, to whom are extended sympathies.
[Buried Abell Cemetery]

Colorado Citizen, November 9, 1893

Stockton, Robert B.

OAKLAND REMARKS

It is with sadness I chronicle the death of Dr. Robert B. Stockton, which took place at his home here on Wednesday, the 10th, at 9 a.m. He leaves a wife and seven children. He was 47 years old, was born in Kentucky, joined the Confederate service at the age of 17 and went through the war as a gallant soldier. He was a member of the Methodist church in this place. After life’s fitful fever, he sleeps well, and his soul returns unto God who gave it. He was buried at Weimar [Odd Fellows Cemetery] on the 11th inst.

Weimar Mercury, February 13, 1892

Weimar Local Matters

The remains of Dr. R. B. Stockton, who died in Oakland on the 10th inst., were interred here at 4 o’clock last Thursday evening, Rev. H. W. Haynie officiating. Dr. Stockton was an old confederate soldier and served through the war up to the time he was imprisoned on Johnson’s Island, over nineteen months, when he was exchanged. He was 47 years old, leaves a devoted wife and six children to mourn his loss. Peace to his ashes.

Oakland Newsy Notes

Dr. R. B. Stockton died here on the 10th inst., after a long and painful illness. he was a resident of this place six years and did considerable practice in the place and vicinity. His remains were conveyed to Weimar cemetery and there laid to rest by relatives and friends, Capt. J. W. Woolsey officiating at the burial rites. The family have out sympathy.

Colorado Citizen, February 18, 1892

Stoddard, Ida Mae (Moss)

Mrs. Ida Mae (MOSS) STODDARD Dies, Rites Wednesday

Mrs. Ida Mae Stoddard, 62, died of pneumonia at 6:30 a. m. today in a Kearney hospital, having been admitted for treatment only Sunday.

Born Feb. 20, 1879, at Braymer, Mo., Mrs. Stoddard came to Kearney eight years ago from Grand Island, after having lived 24 years in Omaha.

She had been ill since about Jan. 8.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday from the Anderson funeral home with the Rev. D. R. Roker officiating. Interment will be in Kearney Cemetery.

Survivors include the husband, Willaim H. Stoddard; three sons, William, Jr., of Kearney, John and Thomas Stoddard, both of Lincoln; four daughters, Mrs. Rose Schritt of Grand Island, Mrs. Grace Jacoby of Ottumwa, Ia., Mrs. Jane Duckett of Lincoln and Mrs. Mildred Clancy of Kearney; 13 grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Mattie Hayes of Braymer, Mo., and Mrs. Lillian Wachter of Syracuse; and three brothers, Charles Moss of Joplin, Mo., Amos Moss of Braymer, and Jim Moss of Rock Island, Tex.

Kearney Daily Hub, Kearney, Buffalo County, Nebraska, January 19, 1942, Page 1
Submitted by Kaylynn Loveland

Stoeltje, Reinhard

DIED.--From J. F. Leyendecker, Esq., who was in the city last Tuesday, we learn the sad news of the death of Mr. Reinhardt Stultze, for forty years a well known citizen of Colorado county, and one universally esteemed. Mr. Stultze died at his residence near Frelsburg last Sunday. of flux, in his 76th year. Many relatives and friends will mourn the demise of this venerable and respected citizen. [Place of interment unknown]

Colorado Citizen, October 22,1885

Stoermer, Eula Bernice

Our sympathy is extended Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Stoermer in the death of their five months’ old daughter, Eula Bernice, which occurred last Sunday evening. Interment in Lakeside cemetery Monday afternoon.

Eagle Lake Headlight, December 7, 1907, page 6
Transcribed by Dorothy Albrecht

Stokr, Henry J.

Henry Stokr, 39, Buried at Nada

Henry Stokr, 39, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Stokr, passed away suddenly of a heart attack at Houston Saturday.

He was employed by the Sheffield Steel corp. at Houston.

He was born here Jan. 12, 1914. Surviving are his parents; one brother, Joe Stokr, of Nada; 4 sisters, Mrs. Herman Matzke of Galveston, Mrs. Edwin Korenek of El Campo, Mrs. William Roger of Galveston. Mrs. Leon Korenek of Texas City.

Funeral services were held Monday morning in St. Mary’s Catholic church. Rev. Edmund J. Bily officiating at the Requiem Mass. Rev. Rudolph Hoffmann of Shiner and Rev. M. Valenta of El Campo were present in the sanctuary.

Burial was in St. Mary’s cemetery, Rev. Hoffmann, conducting the services at the grave.

Pallbearers were Ted Hajovsky, Fred Dornak, Charles Hoffmann, Henry Dornak, Willie Hoffmann and Alvin Bilek.

Colorado County Citizen, November 19, 1953
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

Stokr, Leona

NADA LOCAL HAPPENINGS

When the sad news spread that Leona Stoker[sic], the nine year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Stoker, had died it was a shock to everybody in the community. She died at the home of her parents on Wednesday night of last week at 12 o’clock after a struggle for life through an illness of more than a year. When she became ill every effort was made to cure her. She was taken to the John Sealy hospital in Galveston early last year and was treated there for over three months. When she was brought home it was thought that she would recover. Ever effort was made to follow the physician’s instructions and she seemed to be greatly improved until about a week before her death, when she became seriously ill again.

She was buried in the Catholic cemetery on Thursday afternoon at 4 o’clock, Rev. Father Held, O. S. B., officiating. She leaves to mourn her death, her heart broken parents, five sisters and brothers, besides a large number of relatives and friends, who join in extending sympathy to Mr. and Mrs. Stoker for the loss of their little child.

Colorado Citizen, February 3, 1922, page 5

Stolle, Aline (Ilse)

Stolle Funeral Services

Funeral Services for Aline Stolle of Columbus were held Wednesday, November 11, 1992 at 2 p.m. from St. Paul Lutheran Church in Columbus with Pastor Sharon Burns officiating.

Interment was in the Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery in Columbus.

Mrs. Stolle passed away November 9 in the Columbus Community Hospital. She was 63 years of age.

Born November 5, 1929 in Columbus, she was the daughter of Henry Mahon Ilse and Hattie Kretzschmar Ilse. She married Wilbert Stolle October 22, 1949. A lifetime resident of Columbus, she was an employee of the Columbus State Bank and a member of St. Pauls Lutheran Church.

Survivors include her husband Wilbert Stolle of Columbus, daughter and son- in- law, Carol and Billie Mitchell of Columbus; son, Bill Stolle of Sheridan; brothers and sisters- in- law, Ellis and Adela Ilse, Jim Henry and Connie Ilse, Aubrey and Gloria Ilse, all of Columbus; two grandchildren, Eric and Christie Mitchell of Columbus

Pallbearers were Delton Hollman, Donnie Templeton, David Ilse, Jim Anderson, Harvey Frers, Darrell Ready and John Jones. Honorary Pallbearers were LeRoy Stein and Neville Miekow.

Services were under direction of Henneke Funeral Home of Columbus.

New Ulm Enterprise, November 1992, page 2

Stolle, Herman G.

Stolle Funeral Services

Funeral Services for Herman G. Stolle of Columbus were held Tuesday, October 8, 1991 at 9:30 a.m. from St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Columbus with Pastor Robert Schlortt and Pastor Sharon Burns officiating.

Burial was in the Brune Cemetery in Shaws Bend.

Mr. Stolle passed away October 6 in a Houston hospital. He was 72 years of age.

Born September 26, 1919 near Ellinger, he was the son of William T and Emilia (Chollett) Stolle. He married the former Verline Louise Schobel on March 30, 1946, A retired dragline operator, he had been employed by Lone Star Industries for some 39 years.

Survivors include his wife. Verline Stolle of Columbus; daughters and sons-in-law, Vickie and Warren Simmons of Houston, Kay and Walter Ely of Austin and Janet and Delton Hollmann of Columbus: sisters, Esther Frers and Annette Youens, both of Columbus: brothers, Leon Stolle, Wilbert Stolle and Lennardt Stolle, all of Columbus; and grandchildren, Greg Walley. Troy Brod, Brett Hollmann and Lyndsay Hollmann.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Elmer Stolle.

Pallbearers were Bill Stolle, Ronnie Stancik, Billy Herchek, Billy Mitchell, Daryl Ready and David Stancik. Honorary pallbearers were grandchildren, Greg Walley, Troy Brod, Brett Hollmann and Lyndsay Hollman.

Henneke Funeral Home, Inc. was in charge of funeral arrangements.

New Ulm Enterprise, October 10, 1991, page 4

Stolle, Verline L. (Schobel)

Verline L. Stolle

December 17, 1926 - September 29, 1999

Services for Verline L. Stolle, 72, of Columbus were held Oct. 2 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Columbus with the Rev. Vernon Rabel officiating. Burial followed at Shaw's Bend [Brune] Cemetery in Shaws Bend.

Stolle died Sept. 29 at Columbus Community Hospital. She was born Dec. 17, 1926, in Shaws Bend, Texas the daughter of Rudolph and Elfrieda Nonemacher Schobel.

Stolle was united in marriage with Herman Stolle on March 30, 1946.

She was a retired nurses' aide and sales clerk. She was a member of the Morning Circle, Bereavement Committee and St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Stolle was preceded in death by her husband and parents.

Survivors include three daughters, Vickie Lyn Simmons of New Braunfels, Kay Aline Ely of Austin and Janet Ramona Hollmann of Columbus; a sister, Bernice Stancik of Glidden; four grandchildren, Troy Brod, Greg Walley and Brett and Lyndsay Hollmann; three great-grandchildren, Tyler and Jack Thomas Brod and Tyler Simmons; and three step grandchildren, Craig Simmons and John and Ellen Ely.

Pallbearers were Billie Mitchell, Bill Stolle, Daryl Ready, Donnie Templeton and Ronnie, David and Randall Stancik.

Honorary pallbearers were Lyndsay and Brett Hollmann, Troy Brod and Greg Walley.

Henneke Funeral Home, Columbus, directors.

Banner Press Newspaper, October 6, 1999
Suibmitted by Joyce Stancik

Stoltenberg, Albert

The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Stoltenberg died last Monday evening and was buried in the city cemetery at[sic] Tuesday morning at 10 o’clock. We sincerely sympathise[sic] with the bereaved family in the loss of their loved little one.

Colorado Citizen, June 25, 1891, page 3

Stoppel, Anton

We regret to chronicle the death, on the 24th inst., of Mr. Anton Stoppel, at the residence of his son, Mr. F. Stoppel. Deceased immigrated to Texas in 1852, and was a quiet, unobtrusive gentleman, known and loved by only a few, a chosen circle. He went to bed apparently well at an early hour, and died during the night without a struggle, it is presumed of apoplexy, in the seventy-first year of his age. [Burial place unknown]

Colorado Citizen, December 27, 1877, page 3
Transcribed by Dorothy Albrecht

Stoppel, Leopold

Little Leo, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. F. Stoppel—a bright, intelligent looking lad—died on Saturday evening last, in this city and was interred [Columbus City Cemetery] on Sunday. The sympathies of the community is generally extended the bereaved parents in their inconsolable loss.

Colorado Citizen, August 10, 1882, page 3

Storer, Norman

Storer

Norman Storer of Colorado County passed away Oct. 2 after a long, courageous struggle with his health.

He owned a construction company in Houston and moved to Colorado County with his wife and son, Casey, in 1979.

He and his wife raised many exotic animals on their ranch, as well as Watusi cattle.

He is survived by his wife, Pat, seven children, 16 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, two brothers and two sisters.

In lieu of a traditional funeral, a lakeside celebration of his life will be held at their ranch later this month. [Place of interment unknown]

Friends interested in attending are asked to leave their name and phone number on the family's answering system so details may be given later.

Colorado County Citizen, October 20, 2004
Courtesy of The Citizen

Stoudenmier, Dallas

ALLEYTON LOCALS

Dallas Stoudenmeyer, who was killed a short time ago, was buried in our Cemetery on Saturday, 23d inst., with Masonic honors, by Caledonia Lodge, No. 68, F. & A. M., of Columbus. [See Biography]

Colorado Citizen, September 28., 1882. page 2

In another column we give the evidence before the coroner’s jury as to the killing of Marshal Dallas Stoudenmier at El Paso, on the 18th. In connection we copy the following dispatch from the San Antonio Times, which may account for Mr. Stoudenmier’s action:

“Some days ago Mr.Goaling advised Stoudenmier to see several persons in El Paso and settle all old feuds. It was in accordance with this that Stoudenmier went to El Paso. Marshal Goaling informed a reporter to day that Stoudenmier was an energetic, faithful man, one of the best deputies in the service.”

It seems that Mr. Stoudenmier’s statement that he was on the mission of making peace with the Mannings when he was killed; and his inviting them to take a drink with him at the time indicates that he did not enter the saloon for the purpose of having a difficulty. He also asked for all of them, and Frank Manning being absent, James Manning went to bring him in. During this absence the difficulty resulting in the death of Stoudenmier occurred. He was regarded as a brave nd efficient officer, and very peaceable when sober. At the time of his death he was Deputy United States Marshal, under Marshal Goaling. His remains, accompanied by his widow, arrived at Alleyton on Friday night, and were buried by the Masonic fraternity, of which he was a member, last Saturday.

Colorado Citizen, Sepember 28, 1882, page 3

Stout, Sammie Lee (Austin)

Sammie L Stout

Memorial services for Sammie Lee Austin Stout, 68, of Columbus, were held Thursday afternoon at the First Baptist Church. Rev. Henry Teems officiated.

Cremation following the ceremony was conducted under the direction of Henneke Funeral Home. [Burial in Columbus Odd Fellows Rest]

Stout died Dec. 8 at St. Luke's Hospital in Houston.

She was born March 17, 1913 in Cement, Oklahoma, the daughter of Joseph and Martha Reynolds Austin.

Stout married James C. Stout on Dec. 27, 1947. She was a retired government clerk and resided most of her life in Columbus.

Stout was a member of the Baptist church.

She is survived by her husband, James C. Stout of Columbus; one sister, Jessie V. Zatopek of Weimar; and one brother, John David Austin of Virginia.

Colorado County Citizen, December 17, 1981, page 2

Stowe, Doris (Glancy)

Doris G. Stowe Passed Away November 24

Doris (Glancy) Stowe, 86, of Weimar, died Tuesday, Nov. 24.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents, Alfred Glancy and Clara (Raabe) Glancy and by one sister, Wilma Glancy Beken.

She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Barri Lynn, Bill Stedlemann and grandson, Chris Montgomery; also two sisters and a brother, Lillian Glancy, Eunice Bittner and William Glancy.

One niece and four nephews also survive.

Doris was born to Alfred and Clara Glancy on April 14, 1923.

She attended Weimar High School and after graduation moved to Houston where she found employment and spent her entire career in the casualty insurance field.

She owned her own insurance agency for many years.

Doris returned to Weimar in the early 1970s, where she was employed by Youens Clinic and Fostoria Glass Company for a number of years.

She loved working in her yard.

Baking cakes, cookies and pies for parties and her family gatherings were also one of her favorite things. [Interred at Weimar Masonic Cemetery]

Weimar Mercury, December 3, 2009
Submitted by Sandra Long Anders

Strahan, Elizabeth C. (Walker)

Death of Mrs. J. R. Strahan.

Mrs. J. R. Strahan, one of Eagle Lake's old citizens, died at her home in our town on last Tuesday, aged sixty-two years and four months. She leaves a husband, four sons and five daughters, all grown and four of the daughters married. She had during the past summer and fall several short spells of sickness not thought to be serious but in November her last and fatal illness developed when heart trouble appeared and she became dropsical. All of her nine children wept around her dead body, though some of the boys did not reach her till life had passed. She was a charter member of the Eagle Lake Christian church being baptized by the first Christian evangelist who ever preached here, Bro. B. B. Sanders in 1888. From that time till her death she was faithful. She was strictly truthful, sincere, honest and dependable. She never shirked any Christian duty. Any promise she made was kept; any pledge she made fulfilled. Bro. A.H. Bush, one of the oldest and one of the most honored Christian ministers in the state officiated at her funeral. The day was cold and stormy but a very large concourse assembled to pay a last respect to her. Beautiful flowers covered her coffin, sent in by kind friends. The Ladies' Aid Society of which she was a most faithful member, gave a beautiful wreath and Mr. and Mrs. Welford and Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Roberts, in their own sorrow, remembered her with handsome flower pieces from Houston. She had many friends for she was a woman of sterling worth. Sympathy goes out to the grief stricken ones, husband and children and especially to Miss Ollie, the youngest and the idol of the mother's heart. [Interment in Eagle Lake Masonic Cemetery]

Eagle Lake Headlight, January 25, 1913

Strahan, Elizabeth M. (Wicker)

EAGLE LAKE ITEMS

Aunt Betsy Strahan, a most estimable old lady, of about eighty years of age, died very suddenly at her residence in Eagle Lake last Friday evening, and was buried Saturday in the Masonic cemetery.

Colorado Citizen, April 10, 1890, page 3

Strahan, Ethel (Churchbaugh)

Mrs. Howard Strahan Died Thursday Morning

One of the saddest deaths that has occurred in Eagle Lake for many years is that of Mrs. Howard Strahan, who died at the family residence in this city yesterday at half past seven o'clock.

Mrs. Strahan, who was formerly Miss Ethel Churchbaugh, was twenty-three years of age, just in the bloom of young womanhood, and was a universal favorite with all the people of this section. She was born in Kansas and with her mother and stepfather, Mr. and Mrs. Coffelt, moved from that state to Garwood, where she made her home until November of 1917, when on the 17th of that month, she was married to Mr. Howard Strahan of this city.

There has never lived in Eagle Lake a person who has won so many friends and endeared herself to all of our people in so short a time as has Mrs. Strahan since she has been among us. She was a sweet, amiable, modest and lovable character. She was always pleasant, and had a kind word for every one and her untimely dearth comes as a great blow to her husband and her other relatives and many friends throughout this section.

The funeral services were held at half past ten o'clock this morning at the family residence, interment being made in the Masonic Cemetery.

To the heart-broken young husband, to the sorrowing mother and other relatives, the Headlight joins their friends in extending its sincerest sympathy in their hour of deep grief.

Eagle Lake Headlight, January 25, 1919
Transcribed by Judy Talkington

Strahan, John Robert

J. R. STRAHAN, OLD EAGLE LAKE CITIZEN, BURIED YESTERDAY

One of Eagle Lake’s Old Citizens Died Tuesday In Houston At Home Of His Daughter.

Mr. J. R. Strahan, 78 years of age, better known to the people of Eagle Lake and throughout this county and section as “Uncle Bob,” died at half past five o’clock Tuesday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Wm. Montgomery, 1406 Harrington Street, in Houston, where he had made his home for the past six years.

Mr. Strahan, was one of the best known citizens of this section, and until six years ago, when he moved to Houston, had made this community his home since his birth. He was probably the oldest native born citizen in this section of the county, having been born on the old Strahan place, now known as the Pecan Valley Farm, a few miles from Eagle Lake, 78 years ago. He lived at the Strahan place, where he was engaged in farming, until about 35 years ago, when the family moved to town. Although Mr. Strahan has made Houston his home for the past six years, he was a frequent visitor back to the old home town, and was here visiting his son only a few weeks ago, during which visit he remarked that Eagle Lake was still his home and that he had never considered any other town his old home town.

Mr. Strahan was a Civil War veteran and served on the Confederate side throughout the four years conflict during the early 60’s.

He was married on September 2nd, 1868, 9 miles west of Columbus, to Miss Elizabeth Walker, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marsh Walker, one of the old families of Colorado County. HIs wife preceded him to death, having passed away on January 21, 1913. To this union were born six daughters and five sons. One son died in infancy, and a daughter, Mrs. Clara Glenn, died at Goliad a number of years ago. The surviving children are Mrs. A. S Lowrey of Columbus, Ms. William Montgomery, Mrs. S. J. Archer, Mrs. Julius Bruder and Mrs. Grady Harris of Houston; B. Walker Strahan of Houston, W. H. Strahan of Eagle Lake, Robert E. Strahan of Port Arthur and Sanders Strahan of Hearne. Mr. Strahan is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Stewart of Scallorn, Texas, who is critically ill at this time and who has not yet been advised of her brother’s death.

The Headlight joins the people of Eagle Lake and this section in extending sympathy deep and sincere to the sorrowing relatives
Mr. Strahan was well and favorably known to all of the people of this section and until a few years ago when he moved to Houston, was a familiar character of our community. His long life in this community afforded him a vast store house of reminiscences of the early days of this section, and he could ever hold the attention of his hearers in relating incidents of early day life in Colorado county.

The remains were shipped to Eagle Lake from Houston on the Aransas Pass yesterday morning, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. J. W. King, local pastor of the Christian church, at the home of his son, Mr. W. H. Strahan, with interment in the Masonic cemetery.

In the death of “Uncle Bob”: another old soldier of the Lost Cause has answered the final roll call and passed on. May his last , long sleep be sweet.

Eagle Lake Headlight, December 6, 1924

Strahan, Neville Kathryn (Jackson)

Mrs. H. Strahan, R. K Jackson’s Sister, Is Buried

Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon in Eagle Lake for Mrs. Howard Strahan, who died the preceding day in Laughin hospital at Eagle Lake at about 6:30 p.m. She had been ill about 2 weeks.

Mrs. Strahan, the former Neville Jackson, was a sister of R. K. Jackson of Columbus. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Jackson of Garwood and later of Houston.

The services were at the Eagle Lake Episcopal church, with Rev. F. Parke Smith officiating. Burial was in the Masonic cemetery in Eagle Lake. Mr. Strahan died about 2 years ago.

Besides the brother here in Columbus, Mrs. Strahan is survived by 2 other brothers, T. B. and Crawford, and a sister, Mrs. Charles Edwards, all of Houston.

Colorado County Citizen, March 21, 1957

Strahan, Thomas Anderson

In Memoriam

On the 13th day of October, 1899, the spirit of Thomas Anderson Strahan took its flight to that brighter realm, where pain and sorrow is not known, and that which remained, being earthly, was returned to the earth, by being interred in the Masonic cemetery at Eagle Lake.

“Tommie,” as he was familiarly called by his hosts of friends, was an upright, honest young man, of many beautiful traits of character. He died at the home of his mother, Mrs. Mattie Strahan, in full peace with his God, and with a firm belief that his spirit would go to its Maker. For some time prior to his death he entertained the opinion that he would live only a little while, and on several occasions stated that he would die before many days. He had a gentle, trusting and loving disposition; for his friends he could not do too much; all who knew him loved and trusted him. Peace to his ashes.

Colorado Citizen, October 26, 1899, page 3
Transcribed by Dorothy Albrecht

Strahan, unnamed girl

Resolutions of Respect

Whereas, it has been the plan of our Heavenly Father to thus remove from our midst the wife and infant child of Sovereign W. H. Strahan of the Lake Camp No. 114 of the Woodmen of the World, be it

Resolved, that the Lake Camp. No 114 of the Woodmen of the World, extend to Sovereign Strahan our heartfelt smypthy[sic] and condolence in this his hour of sorrow and bereavement and bid him and all Sovereigns to so follow the example He has set that we may all meet in the Heavenly lodge above; and be it further

Resolved, that copies of these resolutions be furnished our sorrowing Sovereign and to the Eagle Lake Headlight for publications and that a page on the Minute Book be reserved for the spreading of the same thereon.

Richard W. Lott,
J. H. McCreary,
W. S. Curry,
Committee.

Eagle Lake Headlight, February 2, 1919, page 3
[Interment in Eagle Lake Masonic Cemetery. The obituary for Ethel Churchbaugh made no mention of the child. Thus the inclusion of this Resolution. DA]

Strait, Addie

Yoakum Graphic: Mrs. Wilkerson received a telegram from Columbus yesterday announcing the death of her sister, Mrs. Strate, which occurred in that place yesterday afternoon. Deceased was the mother of Mrs. Thad Whitfield. [Interment in Columbus City Cemetery]

Weimar Mercury, July 13, 1895

Strauss, Dorcie (Hartmann)

Strauss

Dorcie Strauss, 74, of Lake Jackson, Texas, passed away on June 23, 2008, in Columbus, Texas. She was born on April 17, 1934, in Cat Spring, Texas, to Lodema and Arthur Hartmann.

Dorcie retired from Brazosport ISD in 1997 after 24 years of service in the Business Office. After retirement, she volunteered for the Brazosport Hospital Auxiliary for several years. Her greatest joy was her family, followed closely by the Houston Astros. She also loved to garden and travel. She was a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Lake Jackson.

Dorcie is survived by her three children, Terri Kay Brasher and husband John of Columbus; John Arthur Strauss and wife Jody of Dripping Springs, Texas; and Dan Alan Strauss of the Clear Lake area of Houston, Texas; five grandsons: Reid and Chase Brasher, Dale and Jamey Strauss, and John Paul Goodenough; sister Elrose Kollatschny and husband Herbie of Cat Spring; brother Olin Hartmann of Cat Spring; and many other loving relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert Dale Strauss; her parents; three sisters, LaVerna Grebe, Willie Mae Smith and Ora Dell Hartmann.

Funeral services took place Wednesday, June 25, at 2 p.m. at Christ Lutheran Church in Lake Jackson. Visitations took place Tuesday, June 24, 5-8 p.m., at Henneke Funeral Home in Columbus and also Wednesday, Noon-2 p.m., at Christ Lutheran Church. There was a short prayer service at 7 p.m. during the Columbus visitation.
Burial was at Restwood Memorial Park Cemetery in Lake Jackson.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you honor Dorcie's life with donations to the Brazosport Regional Cancer Center (100-B Medical Dr, Lake Jackson, Texas 77566), Christ Lutheran Church (P O Box 948, Lake Jackson, Texas 77566), or Gulf Coast Primary Home Care (135 E Hospital Dr, Angleton, Texas 77515).

The family wishes to express sincere gratitude to her longtime neighbors on Southern Oaks Drive in Lake Jackson, her many friends and loved-ones, for all the prayers, flowers, cards, food, and transportation during her illness. Also, for her special care by Dr. Emerardo Falcon and staff in Lake Jackson and Dr. Julio Arebalo in Columbus.

Pallbearers will be Ronnie and Larry Volkening, Stanley Kollatschny, Dayne Rice, Jerry James and Michael Martin.

Our Mom touched many lives during her time on this earth and will be greatly missed.

Colorado County Citizen, July 2, 2008
Courtesy The Citizen

Streich, Cecilia (Hinterberger)

Funeral For Mrs. Streich Held Oct. 25

Funeral services for Mrs. Cecilia Streich, 79, of Weimar were held Saturday, Oct. 25, from Hubbard Funeral Home, with burial in St. Michael's Cemetery. Father Charles Carolan officiated.

Mrs. Streich died a t 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at Colorado-Fayette Medical Center of cancer.

Born March 17, 1907, in Salzburg, Austria, she was a daughter of Gustoff and Christina Hinterbeger [sic]. She was married to Edmund Streich in Austria on Feb.7, 1947. They immigrated to the United States in 1952, coming to Weimar after landing in New York.

Her husband survives, along with children, Brigitte Barnes and Lori Streich of Conroe, Marie Brzouskis of Deer Park, Edward Streich of Sugar land, Zigmund Streich of Austin and Kathy, Peter, Norbert and Hanzel Esl and Johanna Griesner, all of Austria; 7 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Serving as pallbearers were Johnny Brzouskis, David Brzouskis, Peter Brzouskis, Daniel Malone, Gary Brzouskis and Leonard Clark.

Weimar Mercury, October 30, 1986
Transcribed by Dennis Boatright

Streider, Joe R.

Joe R. Strieder[sic] Last Rites Held

Funeral services for Joe R. Strieder, 69, were held Monday morning in Untermeyer Funeral home, with further rites in St. Roch’s Catholic Church in Mentz, the Rev. Gedeon Stram officiating. Burial was in St. Roch’s Catholic cemetery. Rosary was recited in the funeral home Sunday at 6 p.m.

Mr. Strieder died at his home Dec. 12, after an illness of about 6 weeks. A son of John and Katherine Herring Strieder, he was born July 27, 1890. Two sons and a daughter survive.

Colorado County Citizen, December 17, 1959, page 4

Streider, Johannes

Prominent Bernardo Citizen Called Hence

Mr. John Strieder[sic], age 79, died at his home in Bernardo last Friday after a lingering illness of several months.

Funeral services were held at Mentz, Rev. George Duda conducting and the body laid to rest in the Mentz [St. Roch's] cemetery.

Mr. Streider was born in Europe and came to this country forty two years ago. He has been living in Colorado county for thirty nine years. He was one of the substantial and prosperous farmers and stockmen of the Bernardo section. He and Mrs. Strieder celebrated their golden wedding at their home two years ago last December.

He is survieved by his wife and the following children, John Streider of Moulton, Mrs. Smith of Columbus, Mrs. Tom Jaloway of San Antonio, Mrs. Frank Jaloway of Glidden, Mrs. Ed Zeiter of Richmond, Kansas and Mrs. Kate Fleischmann and Joe Streider of Bernardo and a number of grand children.

Strieder, Jolena

Miss Joline Strieder Dies Tuesday Bernardo Home

Funeral services for Miss Joline Strieder, 24, who died at Bernardo Tuesday, were held Wednesday afternoon at Mentz Catholic Church, Rev. Budnik officiating. Burial was in Mentz Catholic Cemetery under the direction of Untermeyer Bros.

Miss Strieder, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Strieder, was born December 5th, 1915, at Bernardo.

Colorado County Citizen, February 8, 1940
Transcribed by Dennis Boatright

Streider, Katharina (Herring)

Mrs. Catherine Strieder

Mrs. Catherine Strieder, whose death was reported in these columns last week, was laid to rest in the Mentz [St. Roch] Cemetery Friday morning, Rev. C. P. Sullivan officiating.

Mrs. Strieder was a former resident of Bernardo and was one of the early pioneers of this county. Following her husband's death in 1924, she removed to San Antonio after having lived in the Bernardo section for about sixty years. Later she returned to this county, making her home with her son Joe Strieder of Bernardo, and was living with her daughter, Mrs. Frank S Jalowy, in San Antonio when death came.

She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Annie Colley of Houston, Mrs. Tom Jalowy of Houston, Mrs. F. S. Jalowy of San Antonio (formerly of Glidden for a number of years, where Mr. Jalowy was employed on the Southern Pacific Railway), Mrs. Edwin Setter of Pueblo, Colo., Mrs. George Nayovosky of British Columbia, Can., two sons, Joe of Bernardo and John of Moulton, 16 grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.

Colorado County Citizen, March 30, 1933

Strieder, Katherine (Frey)

Mrs. Strieder Is Buried In Mentz Catholic Cemetery

Last rites for Mrs. Joe Strieder of Mentz were held at the Untermeyer Funeral home Monday morning with Rev. A. W. Didner of St. Roch's Catholic church of Mentz officiating. Burial was in the Mentz Catholic cemetery.

Mrs. Strieder, who had been ill 2 months, died Friday evening at her home.

She was the former Katherine Frey; and she and Mr. Strieder, who married in 1914, would have celebrated their 37th wedding anniversary Monday, the day she was buried.

Born at Mentz Jan. 10, 1890, she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Frey. She spent her entire life in the same vicinity.

She Is survived by her husband; 2 sons, John of Cat Spring and Frank of near Sealy, and 1 daughter, Miss Margaret Strieder, who lives at the family home. Other survivors include 2 grandchildren Ruth Ann and Leon Strieder.

Pallbearers were her nephews, Dr. Hugo Strieder, Moulton; Daniel WelIen, Lott; Sidney Frey and Henry, Kaiser, Alleyton; Reuben Braden, Columbus and Emmett Kveton, Cat Spring.

Colorado County Citizen, November 22, 1951, page 11

Strickland, Robert Lee

THE MURDER OF STRICKLAND

We are indebted to Sheriff Townsend for particulars of the killing of young Robert Strickland, ten miles below Eagle Lake, in this county, on the 27th ult. The Sheriff went through the bottom in that section, and examined every one with reference to the horrible crime, and supplied himself with data which finally let to the arrest of the negro Jim Stanley in San Antonio Friday. Young Strickland was killed at night, while asleep, in bed, with an ax, and was struck in the right side of the head with the sharp edge of the ax, and on the left side of the head with the back part of the ax, his brains and a small piece of the skull having been knocked out on a small table near the bed. Several negroes had been at the store that night, but all had left except Stanley,who remarked that he would sleep by the stove. During the night the murder was committed for the purpose of robbery, the negro obtaining about $65. The fact was not discovered until Tuesday evening, a negro girl observing a pool of blood under the house, and some of the neighbors broke open the door of the store, and the poor boy was found dead in his bed. Great excitement among the neighbors prevailed, and it would not have been well for the culprit had he been discovered at that time.

The next morning Stanley settled up with his employer for whom he had been picking cotton, and left, stopping in Columbus to purchase a suit of clothes, and taking the mixed night train for San Antonio. As soon as the Sheriff had information pointing to the guilt of Stanley, and being satisfied he had gone west, he took the train for San Antonio, and secured the services of Chief of Police Shardelm and his force, who were untiring in their efforts to secure the murderer, and Mr. Townsend expresses himself as under lasting obligations to the Chief and his force for their efficient aid in the matter. Through Townsend’s description and information, Stanley was arrested, recognized, and brought back to Columbus, where he is now confined in jail. He acknowledges to receiving part of Strickland’s money, but he charges the murder upon Jeff. Lewis, a negro who was at the store Monday night. Jeff. was also arrested, but it is believed he is innocent of the crime. Mr. Townsend is well satisfied from the statements of Lewis and others in the bottom, compared with the one made by Stanley, and the excited and contradictory manner in which he made it, that Stanley is guilty of this unprovoked nd most atrocious murder. [Interment in Eagle Lake Masonic Cemetery]

Colorado Citizen, December 7, 1882, page 3

Stringer, Don C.

Stringer

Don C. Stringer, 76, of Columbus, passed away Oct. 29 at his residence.

He was born in Wichita, Kan. to James Otis and Lena Marie (O'Neil) Stringer and married Patricia Ann Snowden, May 23, 1974. Stringer served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was a retired general superintendent in commercial construction.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Margaret Hershberger; and brother, Jack Stringer.

He is survived by his wife; daughters, Donna Wubbolding of Fredericksburg, Marilyn O'Connor of Houston, Pam Smith of Arkansas and Teresa O'Connor of Houston; son, Gregory Stringer of Houston; sister, Beverly Woodson of Wichita, Kan.; brother, James Stringer of Arkansas; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services were conducted Nov. 1 at Henneke Funeral Home in Columbus with Chaplain Rick Atkinson officiating. Interment followed in Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery in Columbus.

Pallbearers were Michael Coleman, Michael and Mikey Alley, Glenn, Bradley and Gary Wayne Smith, Bo Ivey, Charles O'Connor and Michael Lonchambon.

Colorado County Citizen, November 5, 2003
Courtesy of the Citizen

Strittmatter, Honora (Desmond)

Died, at the family residence in this city, Wednesday evening at 7 o’clock, Mrs. Honora Strittmatter, after a long and painful illness. Mrs. Strittmatter was the mother of Miss Mary Strittmatter of this city and Mr. Frank Strittmatter of San Antonio. She was born Jan. 7th, 1824 at Bandon, County Cork, Ireland, and came to New York in 1848 with her mother and four brothers--Jerome, William, Timothy and Dennis. Before marriage she was a Miss Desmond. She lived in this city for many years and by her gentleness of disposition, patience and christianlike resignation to circumstances which made her practically an invalid during the latter years of her life won and retained the friendship of all our people. Every comfort and convenience that could be procured was showered upon her by her daughter, Miss Mary, than whom no better lady ever lived. The remains were committed to rest in St. Michael’s cemetery this (Friday) morning at 9 o’clock, Rev. J. Szymanski, rector of St. Michael’s church, officiating. The sincere and heartfelt sympathy of the Mercury is extended the bereaved ones in their loss.

Weimar Mercury, June 23, 1906, page 4

Strittmatter, Mary Anne

MISS M. A. STRITTMATTER DIES OF PNEUMONIA

Splendid, Good Woman Succumbs in Fatal Malady After a Few Days’ Illness

Miss Mary A. Strittmatter, one of Weimar’s most beloved ladies, after a brief illness, succumbed to that fatal malady, pneumonia, at her late residence, last Sunday morning at 11 o’clock. She had been ill but a few days, and perhaps owing to her fail constitution the disease made rapid inroads and Death soon claimed her.

The funeral took place at St. Michael’s Cemetery Tuesday morning at 9:30, appropriate and touching services being held at the church by her late pastor, Rev. J. Szymanski. Despite the very disagreeable weather prevalent aT the time, a large crowd was present at the funeral to pay the last sad tribute to this beloved lady.

Miss Mary A. Strittmatter was a resident of this community for many years. At one time her aged mother and brother, Frank Strittmatter, also lived here. Her mother died a number of years ago. The brother, we understand, now lives in San Antonio. At the time referred to “Miss Mary,” as she was known to everyone, conducted a millinery and fancy goods store on North Main street. She retired from this business a number of years ago, having by frugality acquired a competency to take care of her in her declining years.

Miss Mary A. Strittmatter ws born at Frelsburg, this county, May 7, 1867, and was about 55 years of age at the time of her death. She leaves one brother, Frank Strittmatter of San Antonio, and several nieces and nephews.

“Miss Mary” was one of the kindest hearted, best women the writer every knew She love to remember those less fortunate than herself, and was never so happy as when doing charitable deeds. No appeal was ever made to her for assistance but what it was promptly answered, unless she was certain that it was an undeserving case. Her deeds of charity and remembrance of the sick and suffering are as numerous as the sands of the seashore and many an afflicted home has had cause to bless this good woman. In her life time quite a number of orphaned, poor girls were taken care of, and given a start in life. She was a woman who was never weary of well doing, and there is many a home in Weimar and vicinity which will ever bless the memory of this beloved, good woman.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the bereaved relatives and friends. Peace to her memory.

Weimar Mercury, January 27, 1922

Stromquist, Janet Ruth

Stromquist

Janet Ruth Stromquist passed away Sept. 14, 2007 in Houston. She was born to Herbert and Ethel (Johnson) Stromquist on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, 1950 in Columbus.

She Janet grew up in the Bernardo Community and attended Bernardo School. She transferred to Columbus Junior High and was an honor graduate of Columbus High School in 1969. She graduated from Southwest Texas State University in 1973 with a Bachelor of Science degree in secondary education.

She taught one year at Rice Consolidated High School and 32 years at Sealy High School. Stromquist was chairperson of the Social Studies Department, a master teacher, and a dedicated educator.

She accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior at the First Baptist Church of Columbus. Her love for Jesus never wavered, even when her health deteriorated.

She is survived by her parents; brother, Glenn Stromquist and wife Jane; sisters, Sharon Jones and husband Steve, Kay Svododa and husband Gene, and Sally Seydler and husband Redd; nephews, Ryan Svoboda and wife Lisa, Max Jones, Alex Seydler and Aaron Seydler; nieces, Shelley Nelson and husband Joe, Kelly Knott and husband Chris, Dayna Jones, April Mikulenka and husband Brent, and Lauren Svoboda; and great nephews and nieces, Johnathan, Victoria, and Nicholas Nelson, Blake Svoboda, and Jacob Knott.

Funeral services were celebrated Monday, Sept. 17, at Henneke Funeral Home in Columbus with the Rev. Robin Lattimore officiating. Burial followed in Weimar Masonic Cemetery in Weimar.

Pallbearers were Ryan Svoboda, Alex Seydler, Max Jones, Brent Mikulenka, Ralph Loerwald and Mark Faldyn.

Colorado County Citizen, September 19, 2007,
Courtesy The Citizen

Strong, Ethel Clair (McMillan) DeFoor

Final Rites for Mrs. E. Strong Held October 22

Funeral services for Mrs. Ethel Clair McMillan Strong, 87, were held Tuesday, Oct. 22, from Hubbard Funeral Chapel with burial in Masonic Cemetery.

Mrs.Strong died Oct 20 in Youens Memorial Hospital.

Born Sept. 23, 1887, at Osage. She lived in Weimar and was employed as a typesetter for the Weimar Mercury for several years until 1909 when she was married to A. J. DeFoor. They lived in California 11 years then moved to Houston. Mr. DeFoor died in 1947. Mrs. DeFoor later married Floyd L. Strong, who died in 1969. She moved to Weimar in 1970 and had been a resident of Parkview Manor since Dec ember 1973.

Mrs. Strong was also preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and one sister.

She is survived by her daughter, Mrs. Walter W. Williams (Nee Neta Clair DeFoor) of Weimar; a brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Guilford McMillan of Schulenburg; two other sisters-in-law, Mrs. Tennie Beth McMillan of Weimar and Mrs. Archie Capps of Blanco; four grandchildren, Mrs. Wm. J.Sassin of Weimar, Mrs. W. O. Hoegemeyer of Deming, N. M., Mrs. Lloyd C. Arnold of Texas City and Wayne Williams of San Antonio; eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Weimar Mercury, October 31, 1974
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Struska, Frank

Cullings From Cheetham

Last Tuesday morning, as section men were going to Rock Island they made a ghastly find one mile west of that place. Fragments of a man were strewn along the track for two hundred yards. The authorities were notified and an inquest was held, when it was found that deceased was Frank Struska, a well to do farmer of Garwood, Texas, and that he went to Altair Monday and was going to walk to Halletsville[sic]. He had $42, a gold watch and a 32 caliber six-shooter. The unfortunate man’s head was cut off, the right leg was severed at the thigh, his left arm below the elbow, and all the pieces ground into an unrecognizable mass. No one can account for how he came to let the train run over him, as none of his effects were touched. [Place of interment unknown

The Hunter, M. D.

Weimar Mercury, April 14, 1906

Struss, Alwin Joseph

A. J. STRUSS OF EAGLE LAKE DIES SUDDENLY

Funeral services were held in Eagle Lake Saturday afternoon for A. J. Struss, well known businessman of that place, who died at his home early Friday after a heart attack. The Rev. E. E. Mulliner of the First Presbyterian church officiated and burial was in Lakeside cemetery. Born Oct. 24, 1897, Mr. Struss was a native of Shaw's Bend near Columbus, son of William and Julia Lilie Struss. His wife is the former Mattilda Walling. The couple lived in Garwood until 1928, when they moved to Eagle Lake, where they had lived since. He was employed with the A. L. Baring Chevrolet agency before going into his own business, The Struss Auto supply. He served as deacon and elder in the Eagle Lake Presbyterian church. Besides his wife he is survived by a son, Elmer Struss; 4 grandsons; a sister, Mrs. Alma Huebel of Columbus and a brother, Walter Struss of San Antonio. Two brothers, Louis Struss and W. A. Struss, the latter a rancher and theater owner; and a sister, Mr. A. O. Peters, all of Columbus, died earlier.

Colorado County Citizen, June 23, 1966
Submitted by David Hahn

Struss, Elmer Alvin

Struss

Elmer A. Struss, 80, of Eagle Lake, passed away Feb. 24, in the emergency room of Rice Medical Center of Eagle Lake, following a sudden illness.

A native and lifelong resident of Colorado County, born May 21, 1922 in Garwood, to Alwin Joseph "A.J." and Mathilde Wilhelmina "Tillie" (Walling) Struss. The family moved to Eagle Lake in 1927. He graduated third in the Eagle Lake High School class of 1939. Following graduation he enrolled into Southwest Texas College in San Marcos. He then transferred to the University of Texas in the fall of 1941 and graduated in 1943.

Immediately following graduation, Elmer enlisted into the U.S. Navy. His first assignment was Midshipmen's School in Chicago. He was commissioned on Aug. 20, 1943. Five days later, he and Dorothy Marie Slaton were married. Elmer then left immediately for his first assignment aboard the 2100-Ton new destroyer, The Cushing.

Elmer was home on leave in 1945 and received orders to report to Gulf Port, Miss. He received further orders while in Gulf Port to report to San Francisco, Calif. for what was called Magic Carpet, an assignment to bring troops back from all over the Pacific. Struss returned to Eagle Lake in November 1946 and joined his father in the family run business that started in 1932, A.J. Struss Auto Supply.

Elmer and Dorothy divorced in 1964 and a year later, Aug. 21, 1965, at Woodlands Baptist Church of Houston, Elmer remarried to Mary Frances Pryor of Houston.

Elmer served as Alderman for the City of Eagle Lake from 1968-70 and elected Mayor April 4, 1970. His term was the longest consecutive term as mayor in the history of Eagle Lake, 16 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and wife.

He is survived by sons and daughters-in-law, Darrell and Monique of Houston, Sidney and Barbara of Austin, Warren and Colleen, and Austin and John of Virginia; Grandchildren, Vanessa Struss, Stephanie Struss, Heather and Brandon Struss, all of Austin, Mark Hogge, U.S. Air Force stationed in California and Tommy Hogge of Houston. Also surviving are six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Feb.28, from the Chapel of Dulany Funeral Home in Eagle Lake with the Rev. Ed Triem, pastor of First Presbyterian Church of Eagle Lake officiating. Military Honors and Interment followed at Lakeside Cemetery in Eagle Lake, under the auspices of American Legion Post 108 in Eagle Lake.

Pallbearers were Billy Hefner, Sam Ramsey, David Ruiz, Johnny Prazak, Dr. Russell Thomas, Michael Lanier, Ray Sykowski and Malcolm Thomas. Honorary Pallbearers John Hancher, Coogie Ney, Fred R. Frnka and longtime employees Isidore Ramirez and M.G. Lanier.

The family has requested memorial contributions be directed to either First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 605, Eagle Lake, TX 77434 or Rice District Community Hospital Auxiliary, P.O. Box 277, Eagle Lake, TX 77434.

Colorado County Citizen, March 4, 2003
Courtesy of the Citizen

Struss, Louis Theodore

Struss

Funeral services for Louis Theodore Struss, 55, who died suddenly Tuesday night at his home in Shaws Bend, just outside of Columbus in Colorado County, Texas, were set for Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the family residence. Columbus Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements, with Reverend W. A. Flachmeier officiating. Burial was to be in the Brune Cemetery at Shaw's Bend.

Pall bearers were Awald Kansteiner, Monroe Kuhn, Herman Brune, Fritz Horndt, W.H. Miekow, E.C. Fehrenkamp, Ned Burford, and Louis Voskamp.

Mr. Struss, son of William (Wm.) Struss and Julia Lilie Struss, was born in Colorado County on February 10, 1887. He had been a farmer and stockman in the Shaws Bend community for the past 30 years, where he was affiliated with the Lutheran Church and Sons of Herman Lodge.

In 1910, Mr. Struss was married to Miss Angelina Tietschert who died in 1939. He married Mrs. Sophia Koehl in 1941.

Surviving at the time of Mr. Struss's death are a daughter, Mrs. Harry Hlinsky of Austin, two sisters, Mrs. A.O. Peters and Mrs. Annie Huebel of Columbus; three brothers W.A. Struss of Columbus, Texas, A.J. Struss of Eagle Lake, Texas and Walter Struss of San Antonio, Texas; and a grandson, Neal Harris Hlinsky of Austin, Texas.

Colorado County Citizen, January 3, 1939

Struss, Matilda Wilhelmina "Tillie" (Walling)

Final rites for MathildaWilhelmina "Tillie" Walling Struss were held Monday, November 29, 1982.

Citizens in the area were deeply saddened this week upon the death of Mrs. A.J. Tillie Struss, a long-time resident of this community. Mrs. Struss closed her eyes to a peaceful rest at the age of 88 in the Eagle Lake Community Hospital on Sunday, November 28, 1982 at 1:35 am. She had been in failing health for some time.

The Reverend Mike Barron, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Eagle Lake of which she was a lifetime member, officiated at the services which were held Monday afternoon, November 29th at 2 pm from the chapel of Mill-Bauer Funeral Home. Interment followed in the Lakeside Cemetery in Eagle Lake, Texas.

Mrs. Laurina Matthews provided favorite hymns on the organ during the touching services. Names as pallbearers were Robert Samuel Martin, Herbert Glick, Isidoro Ramirez, M.G. Lanier, William Brunner, Sr. and Raymond Waddell.

One of nine children, she was born on February 12, 1894 to John Benedict Walling and Johanna Marie Osthoff. The family came to Texas in 1895, settling in the Crescent community in Wharton County. In 1905 the family moved to the Bernardo Community. In 1920 Tillie Walling and Alwin Joseph Struss were united in marriage and made their home in Garwood, Texas. She taught in several schools in the area in the early years and served as a rural mail carrier during World War I. She and A.J. started A.J. Struss Auto Supply in Eagle Lake, Texas in 1936, and she remained very active in the business until her retirement in the mid-1950's.

Tillie Walling Struss was preceded in death by her husband in 1966, five sisters and her parents. Survivors include one son, Elmer A. Struss, wife Frances of Eagle Lake, three brothers, Fred Walling of Columbus, Texas, Carl Walling of Austin, Texas and Walter Walling of Brazoria; four grandsons, Darrell Struss and Sidney Struss of Houston, Texas, Warren Struss of Austin, Texas, and Lt. John Moore, United States Navy; two great granddaughters, two great grandsons; numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives; and a host of friends in the community and area.

Tillie was noted for her talented handwork such as afghans which she many times donated for community organization fund-raisers. She was a very loving woman and her friends could be counted by her acquaintances.

Eagle Lake Headlight,
Submitted by Sidney E. Struss

Struss, Walter Frederick

Struss

Walter Struss died Sunday, November in El Campo at the Garden Villa Nursing Home where he had resided for the past ten years.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 5 at the Henneke Funeral Home with the Pastor Robert E. Schlortt of officiating,

Burial was at Oddfellows Rest Cemetery.

Mr. Struss was born December 18, 1903 in Shaws Bend, Colorado County to William and Julia Lilie Struss. He was baptized April 24, 1904 at the Shaws Bend Lutheran Church by Pastor R. Heise.

He was preceded in death by his sisters, Mrs. Clara Peters and Mrs. Annie Huebel of Columbus and brothers, W. A. Struss and Louis Struss of Columbus and Alvin J. Struss of Eagle Lake.

Survivors include his nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers were Neal Hlinsky, Elmer Struss, Dr. W. D. Presley, Leon Huebel, Dr. Robert R. Schiller and John Huebel.

Colorado County Citizen, November 6, 1986

Struss, William

94-YEAR-OLD WM. STRUSS SERVICES THIS MORNING

Funeral services were to be held at 9:30 this morning for 94-year-old William Struss, who died at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. A. O. Peters, Tuesday night. Untermeyer Funeral home had charge of arrangements. Burial was to be in Odd Fellows Rest. Living children of Mr. Struss, besides Mrs. Peters, are W. A. Struss of Columbus, Walter Struss of San Antonio and A. J. Struss of Eagle Lake and Mrs. Annie Huebel of Glidden.

Colorado County Citizen, August 13, 1953
Submitted by David Hahn

Struss, William Albert

Death Claims W. A. Struss, Columbus Businessman 50 Years, Theatre Owner

Last rites for William Albert Struss, who began his Colorado county business career by peddling beef from a horse-drawn vehicle, were held last Saturday at 3:30 p.m. in Columbus funeral home.

Rev. H. L. Anderson, pastor of the St. Paul’s Lutheran church of which Mr. Struss was a member, officiated at the services.

Mr. Struss died of an apparent heart attack about 4 p.m. Thanksgiving Day while visiting in the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Dr. and Mrs. Walter Presley of El Campo.

He and his wife and the Presleys had been watching the Texas-A & M football game on TV when he became ill.

Mr. Struss, who operated the Oaks theater here when he died, had been interested in cattle raising all his life and operated several ranches in the area. He once operated a meat market here.

Mr. Struss was born Oct. 11, 1888 in this county, the son of William Struss and the former Julie Lilie. He had lived in or around Columbus all his life and had been in business here almost 50 years.

He was a member of the Columbus Rotary club, the Masonic lodge and the Shriners.

Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Adele Struss; 4 daughters, Mrs. Presley, Mrs. Robert Schiller of Ft. Collins, Colo., Mrs. Verdes Ueckert of Phoenix and Mrs. Lloyd Barrow of Anchorage; 2 sisters, Mrs. A. O. Peters and Mrs. Annie Huebel of Columbus; 2 brothers, A. J. Struss of Eagle Lake and Walter Struss of San Antonio; and 11 grandchildren.

Burial was in Odd Fellows Rest cemetery.

Pallbearers were Jerry Mikeska, L. A. Voskamp, Otto Loessin, E. G. Miller, W. H. Miekow, N. L. Goodwin, Ned Stallman and Charles Rutta.

Colorado County Citizen, December 3, 1964

Stryk, William F.

William F. Stryk

WEIMAR - William F. Stryk, 90, of Weimar, died Monday, March 15, 2004.

Survivors: wife, Ellyn Stryk; daughters, Evelyn Kassey of Sugar Land and Pauline Tauer of Montgomery; four stepdaughters; son, Alfred Stryk of Pearland; sister, Frances Koudelka of Weimar; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Visitation will begin 4:30 p.m. today at Hubbard Funeral Home chapel and 9:15 a.m. Wednesday at St. Michaels Catholic Church.

A rosary will be recited 7:30 p.m. tonight at the church.

Services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

Burial will be at Moulton Catholic Cemetery. Hubbard Funeral Home, Weimar, 979-725-8561.

Victoria Advocate Online, March 16, 2004

Strzinek, Frances Louise

Frances Louise Strzinek, 56, of Sinton, passed away Tuesday, July 17, 2001 in a Corpus Christi hospital following a sudden illness.

Born in Eagle Lake, she had been a lifelong resident of Sinton and was a member of the Jackson Woods Presbyterian Church in Corpus Christi, served as secretary for the Sinton First United Methodist Church for the past 14 to 15 years, was a former employee of the Ewing Hospital and enjoyed doing crafts.

Survivors include her mother, Myrtle Strzinek and sister, Norma Jean Strzinek, both of Sinton; uncle, Oscar Bo Strzinek of Lagarto, Texas; two aunts, Dolly Fojtik of Weimar and Mrs. C.K. Randow of Columbus; and a host of cousins and friends.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 19, from the First United Methodist Church in Sinton with Revs. John Blacklock and Larry Bailey officiating.

Graveside services were held at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, July 19 at Lakeside Cemetery in Eagle Lake.

Ritchea-Gonzales Funeral Home of Sinton was in charge of arrangements.

Sympathy is extended to the family in their loss.

Eagle Lake Headlight, July 26, 2001
Submitted by Ron New

Strzinek, Ludwig

Ludwig Strzinek Dies Suddenly; Burial in Eagle Lake

Funeral services for Ludwig Strzinek, 45, were held in Sinton July 1 with the Rev. George M. Sullivan, pastor of Sinton Presbyterian church, officiating. Mr. Strzinek died suddenly at 7 p.m. June 29 in his doctor’s office after complaining of feeling ill. His death was attributed to a heart attack.

Mr. Strzinek was a Presbyterian and a World War II veteran. He was a resident of Sinton for 17 1/2 years and was a foreman for Central Power & Light co. He was also a member of the Rosenberg Fire department for many years.

He is survived by his widow, Myrtle; 2 daughters, Frances Louise and Norma Jean of Sinton; his mother, Mrs. Awald Schultz; 2 sister, Mrs. Walter Schultz and Mrs. Jack Fojtik, all of Sinton, and a brother, Oscar Strzinek of Corpus Christi.

Mr. Strzinek was a son-in-law of Mrs. Henry Becker Sr. of Columbus. He had many other relatives from Columbus.

Burial was in Lakeside cemetery at Eagle Lake July 2.

Colorado County Citizen, July 11, 1963, page 8

Strzinek, Norma Jean

Norma Jean Strzinek

Norma Jean Strzinek, 58 of Magnolia passed away at her residence in Magnolia. She was born October 10, 1950 in Corpus Christi and was a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her father, Ludwig Strizinek; sister, Frances Louise Strzinek.

Norma leaves to cherish her memories her mother, Myrtle Strzinek of Magnolia; aunt and uncle, Jack and Dolly Fojtik of Weimar; uncle, Oscar Strzinek of Corpus Christi; cousins, Monte and Frankie Smith of Magnolia, Melvin and Debbie Schmitt of Eagle Lake, Mary Francis Baxter of Houston, Daniel Becker of El Campo, Ervin Knippel of Columbus, Clarietta Ripper of Columbus.

Funeral services were held Thursday, August 20 at 11 a.m. at the Eagle Lake Funeral Home with Rev. Kevin Collison officiating. Burial was held at Lakeside Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Melvin Schmitt, Kevin Schmitt, Curtis Strzinek, David Fojtik, Monte A. Smith, and Monte E. Smith.

Sympathy is extended to the family in their loss.

Eagle Lake Headlight, August 20, 2009

Stuart, Jane A. "Jennie?"

Weimar Local Matters

Miss Jennie Stuart, of this city, is very low with pneumonia. No hopes for her recovery.

Colorado Citizen, January 25, 1883

Weimar Local Matters

Miss Jennie Stuart, who was reported in last Items as not expected to live, died on the morning of the 24th instant, at 12:39 o’clock, A.M., of pneumonia, and was buried in the Masonic graveyard at 3 o’clock, P. M., the same day. Miss Jennie was a devoted member of the Christian Church, and died with a glad consciousness of meeting loved ones on the “other shore.” She leaves a devoted brother and sister, and many friends to mourn her.

Colorado Citizen, February 1, 1883
[Jane A. and Jennie appear to be the same person. DA]

Stuart, W. Murray

Weimar Local Matters

We don’t know when we felt sadder than we did Wednesday morning on receiving a letter from a heart broken father of the death of his little son, and our pet. The following is the announcement: Died, in Austin, Texas, Feb. 24, 1883, of pneumonia, W. Murray, eldest son of J. A. and Jennie Stuart, aged 7 years, 2 months and 9 days.

Colorado Citizen, March 1, 1883

Stubenvoll, Mary Ethel (Davis)

STUBENVOLL

MARY ETHEL STUBENVOLL, died April 21, 1981, in a Trinity nursing home. Trinity, Texas. Born in Eagle Lake, Texas August 2, 1888, to W. E. and Mary Montgomery Davis. She was a member of Christ Episcopal Church, Eagle Lake, and was a retiree of Texaco. Survivors include: Sister, Myra Weldon Shacklett, Trinity; nieces, Kathryn Burger Richardson of New Mexico, June Cauthan, Trinity; grandnieces, Paula Kaufman, Christine Loveland, Judy Bishop, Mary Cauthan; grandnephew James Richardson; four great-grandnephews; one great-grandniece and many cousins.

Funeral services 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, April 22, 1981 Christ Episcopal Church, Eagle Lake with The Rev. George Welsch officiating. Interment, Masonic Cemetery, Eagle Lake. Pallbearers: Melvin Stancik, Robert Samuel Martin, Brig. Gen. Joe N. Frazar, Jr., Lloyd Spalinger, Joe Lee McCreary, Earl H. Rogers, Jr. Mills-Bauer Funeral Home 607 N. McCarty, Eagle Lake, Texas 234-2011.

Eagle Lake Headlight,
Submitted by Dorothy Cox

Stuchly, Rosa (Macha)

Mr. Joe Macha has recently suffered a double bereavement in the death of two of his sisters, one of whom, Mrs. Veronica Zbavitel, died in Europe May 15, at the age of 58 years. She leaves a husband and six grown children. The other sister, Mrs. Rosa Stuchli, died at Weimar on June 2, aged 53 years and leaves a husband and two children to mourn her loss. Mr. Macha has the sympathy of The GAZETTE and all his friends in his sad bereavement.

Shiner Gazette, 28 Jun 1899
Contributed by Matt Cross

Shiner Gazette: Mr. Joe Macha has recently suffered a double bereavement in the death of two of his sisters, one of whom, Mrs. Veronica Zbavitel, died in Europe May 15, at the age of 58 years. She leaves a husband and six grown children. The other sister, Mrs. Essa Stuchli, died at Weimar on June 2, aged 53 years, and leaves a husband and two children to mourn her loss. Mr. Macha has the sympathy of the Gazette and all his friends in his sad bereavement. [Place of interment unknown, but may be Dubina Catholic Cemetery in Fayette County]

Weimar Mercury, July 1, 1899, page 5

Stuchlik, Dennis Wayne

D. Stuchlik Succumbs to Cancer at 32

Dennis Wayne Stuchlik, 32, of Houston, died February 25 of cancer.

He was the son of Jerry F. and Lorene Berger Stuchlik of Houston and grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joe E. Berger of Weimar.

A pharmacist at Hermann hospital in Houston, he graduated Magna Cum Laude from Reagan High School and was a graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. He was a member of All Saints Catholic Church.

In 1980 he attended the 15th annual ASHP clinical meeting in Sari Francisco, where he explained “Pharmaceutical Services to an Operating-Recovery Room Complex,'' which he had written.

Mr. Stuchlik is survived by his wife, Janet Marie Stuchlik; his parents; one sister, Mrs. Barbara Janner of Houston; two brothers, Allan and Alton Stuchlik of Houston, a nephew, Christopher Janner, of Houston and other relatives.

The funeral mass was celebrated Saturday, Feb. 27 at All Saints Catholic Church , Houston. Burial was in St. Michael's Cemetery here with Father Charles Carolan officiating.

Pallbearers were Allan Stuchlik, Alton Stuchlik, Bernard Koudelka, Brian Kalinec, Franklin Berger and Mike Janner.

Weimar Mercury, March 4, 1982, page 4

Stuckly, Elvera (Leyendecker)

Stuckly

Elvera (Leyendecker) Stuckly, 93, of Schulenburg, passed away March 7 at Colonial Care Center.

She was born Dec. 2, 1912 in Frelsburg to Adam and Alma Hundt Leyendecker. She graduated from Columbus High School in 1931 and attended the University of Texas at Austin. She married Frank Stuckly in 1938 in Houston and was a member of the Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brothers, Herbert, Jack, Weldon and Clifford Leyendecker, all of Columbus; sister, Zerlina Leyendecker, of Columbus; brother-in-law, Ernest Stuckly, of Albuquerque, N.M.; and nephew, James Tracy Leyendecker.

She was survived by her son, John Adam and wife, Jeanette Stuckly, of Schulenburg; grandchildren, Roger Stuckly, of Seattle, Wash., David Stuckly and wife, Anne, of Spring and Robin Stuckly, of Schulenburg; great-grandson, Braxton John Stuckly, of Spring; sisters-in-law, Henrietta Stuckly, of Schulenburg, Jackie Leyendecker, of Columbus and Margie Stuckly, of Albuquerque, N.M.; great-niece, Nora Lou Cokendolpher, of League City; and a great-great-niece, Tara Peeler, of League City.

Funeral services were at Schwenke-Baumgarten Funeral Home March 10. Interment followed at Schulenburg City Cemetery.

Pallbearers were Russell Leyendecker, Crockett Leyendecker, Smokey Leyendecker and Pet Crawford, all of Columbus; and Joe Cecil Baumbach and John Clinton Hoyt, of Houston.

Colorado County Citizen, March 29, 2006
Courtesy of The Citizen

Studlar, Irene (Vogt)

Irene Studlar Last Rites Held

Irene Vogt Studlar of Lubbock, formerly of the O’Quinn community, died Sept. 9 at Lutheran Home in Lubbock after reaching the age of 78 years, 3 months, and 13 days.

The funeral was held Sept. 12 at 2:00 p.m. in the Koenig-Peel Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Robert Lee officiated and burial followed in the Weimar Masonic Cemetery. Pallbearers were Oscar Strobel, Arthur Strobel, Edwin Berger, Arnold Lath, Herbert Friedrich and Milton Kaase.

Mrs. Studlar is survived by her husband, Joe Studlar of Lubbock; daughter Dr. Gay Lynn Studlar of Atlanta, Georgia; son and daughter-in-law Dr. Don Studlar and Dr. Susan Studlar, both of Danville, Kentucky; sisters Bernice Otto of Pasadena and Elvern Barton of Schulenburg; brother Raymond Vogt of O’Quinn; sisters-in-law Lillie Stewart of La Grange and Anita Loessin of Eagle Lake; brother-in-law Jerry Studlar and wife of Gillette; and two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her sister Elmae Hermann who passed away last year.

Koenig-Peel Funeral Home of La Grange was in charge of the arrangements.

Schulenburg Sticker, Thursday, September 15, 1988
Submitted by Ron Brown

Studlar, Joe

Joe Studlar

Joe Studlar of 1215 West 10th St. in Stillwater, Okla., died on Sunday, March 3, at Stillwater Medical Center at the age of 82 years, 3 months, 23 days.

A former resident of Lubbock, he was a Moulton native.

Services were held on Friday, March 8, at 2 p.m. at Koenig-Peel Chapel in La Grange, with interment in the Weimar Masonic Cemetery. The Rev. Robert Lee officiated.

He was born Nov. 10, 1908, the son of Albert and Anna (Hodenek) Studlar, and attended school in Pin Oak.

Studlar married Irene Vogt, who preceded him in death in 1988.

He was a veteran of World War II.

A resident of Stillwater for the past six months, he was an oil company driller and a member of Shepherd King Lutheran Church in Lubbock.

Survivors include a daughter, Dr. Gay Studlar of Atlanta, Ga.; a son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Donley T. and Susan Studlar of Stillwater, Okla.; two sisters, Lillie Mae Stewart of La Grange and Anita Loessin of Eagle Lake; a brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Mary Edna Studlar of Hobson; and two grandchildren, Ross and Carl Studlar.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother.

For those desiring, memorials may be made to St. Paul United Church of Christ.

Koenig-Peel Funeral Home of La Grange handled arrangements.

Schulenburg Sticker, Thursday, March 14, 1991
Submitted by Ron Brown

Stulting, Charles Barnett

It is with the deepest regret that we chronicle the death of Charlie Barnett Stulting, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Stulting of this city, which sad event occurred at the residence of the parents Tuesday night, Oct. 20 1896. Charlie, while swinging at home, accidentally fell from the swing upon his stomach,injured himself internally, and after a suffering of perhaps ten days, God called him to his home above. He was a bright lad of about seventeen summers--industrious, honest and saving; always ready and willing to assist his parents in any way he could, and had the entire respect and confidence of all who knew him. He was a member of the Methodist Sunday school and a charter member of the "Young Order," Coming Men of America, and stood high with his associates. The remains were interred in the family lot in the Masonic cemetery Wednesday afternoon.

IN MEMORY OF CHARLIE STULTING.

The soul of Charlie left tonight,
On wings of love to worlds of light,
Where he will spend eternal years
In perfect rest remote from tears.

No more we hear his friendly voice
Which made his mother's heart rejoice,
But now we see his vacant chair
When once his form it used to bear.

Though absent now this blooming youth
He's present with the God of Truth,
And roaming in the pastures green
Where pleasures flow by us unseen.

O!how we miss his smiling face,
Reflecting sweet and inward grace,
An index of a gentle heart
From which we loathe so much to part.

But soon with us the time will come
When at our door death's hand will thrum
The rosy cheek will then turn pale
And we will pass within the vale.

C. L. Miller.
Weimar, Texas, October 10, 1896

Colorado Citizen, October 28, 1896

Stulting, John A.

OBITUARY.

Weimar, Tex., Feb. 22, 1900.
At 8: 45 Thursday evening, Feb 22, 1900, Brother John A. Stulting departed this life. He was born Feb. 26, 1833, on board a ship near the coast of New York, came to Texas in 1853, and was converted to Christ during a prayer meeting one rainy evening in the town of Seguin. Some time afterward he joined the M. E. Church, South, and unto the day of his death he remained a member of that faith and order. He married Miss Sarah E. Sloneker, with whom he enjoyed forty years of marital felicity, and reared a family of eight children, of whom four are living--three boys and one girl. It is a fact worthy of mention that they are bearing the virtuous impress of their dear, departed father. Brother Stulting was a christian gentleman, an honored citizen, a faithful husband, an affectionate father. His sole purpose in life was Christ and Him crucified, and to that end he sang, prayed and preached all of his religious life. He was wise in counsel, chaste in speech, pure in motive, gentle in action, and a true, safe and abiding friend to all of the sick, poor and needy sons and daughters of suffering humanity everywhere within reach of his ever-ready helping hands. Alas, it is not a wonder that our hearts are mourning and our eyes weeping at the loss of such a friend, such a husband, such a father, and the country such a valued citizen. We can but sink upon our knees in humble submission as we gaze with awe upon the stately ship that bore this good and noble old man on his happy voyage over the dark, billowy sea of death to that port of sacred rest from whence no traveler e’er can return. Yet we can rejoice at the christian prowess that nerved his soul to step Farley into the mystic shadows and march apace to that beautiful land of ever verdant spring and golden summer, where the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are at rest. As he lived, thus he died--a man of God that broke the bread of the [sic] so many years to the perishing multitudes. He has been transported with delight to his Father’s mansion, where he is now reaping that splendid reward due his merit. Therefore with hearts overflowing with sympathy we extend to his bereaved family the hand of condolence, with the cheering condolence extracted from Gods word, wreathed in most beautiful song, tuned on harps of sweetest melody and culled from the galaxy of music divine, “Blessed are they who die in the Lord for yea, saith the spirit, they do rest from their labors, and their good works shall follow them;” for they do not live as those who have no hope, but through the vista of faith they discern that happy reunion where farewell tears are never shed and parting is no more, [intement in Weimar Masonic Cemetery]
Respectfully,
Chas. L. Miller

Weimar Mercury, March 3, 1900, page 1

Stulting, Sarah Elizabeth

MRS. S. E. STULTING BURIED HERE

Former Resident of This City Died at Houston Monday Afternoon.

The remains of Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Stulting, a former resident of this city, who died at Houston Monday afternoon, were brought here Wednesday for burial, the ceremony taking place at the Masonic Cemetery, and being conducted by Rev. J. J. Mason, Methodist pastor. Mrs. Stulting was 76 years old at the time of her death. She was born Feb. 24, 1840, at Staunton, Va., and was married in Gonzales county in 1860 to Mr. John A. Stulting. Her husband preceded her in death a number of years ago. The family lived in this city many years, and were highly thought of, being religious, honorable, and the best of friends and neighbors. After the death of Mr. Stulting, the widow moved to Houston, where she has since resided. She and her late husband were charter members of the Weimar Methodist Church, and ever lived a consistent, christian life. Mrs. Stulting was an exceptionally good wife and mother, and possessed the friendship and esteem of everyone who knew her. Two sons--R. A. and B.Stulting of Houston--and a sister, Mrs. Susan Stephens of Alleyton, survive. Out heartfelt sympathy goes out to the bereaved ones.

Weimar Mercury, January 25, 1918

Stupl, Hugo

Our sympathies are extended Mr. and Mrs. F. Stupl, of this city, in the loss of their infant son, Hugo, who died in this city last Friday morning., Little Hugo was a bright little boy, nine months of age, and in his loss the fond parents have the condolence of the entire community, [Place of interment unknown]

Colorado Citizen, November 10, 1887

Sturges, Almyra (Plumb)

Alleyton, Colorado Co., Tex., July 7. Died at the residence of her son-in-law, W. C. Davidson, Mrs. Almyra Sturges, at the advanced age of 83. Mrs. Sturges was the daughter of D. B. Plumb; was married to the Rev. C. F. Sturges of the Baptist church, who was pastor of the church at Augusta, Ga. After the death of her husband in 1882 she moved to Texas and made her home with her daughter, Mrs. W. C. Davidson, up to the time of her death at 7 o’clock this morning. [Place of interment unknown}

Weimar Mercury, July 13, 1895

Styers, Buda E. Jr.

Oakland Newsy Notes

Died, Wednesday evening of last week at 5 o'clock, p.m., the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Buda Styers. The remains were laid to rest in the Odd Fellows' cemetery last Thursday evening at 4 o'clock. Rev. Mr. Haynie officiating, many relatives and others attending the last sad rites.

Colorado County Citizen, May 25, 1893
Submitted by Deborah Smith

Styers, unknown

WEIMAR LOCAL MATTERS

The youngest child of Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Styers died Tuesday morning after lingering and suffering for some time. The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord. [Place of interment unknown]

Colorado County Obituaries

"Sm-St"

Smahlik, Ignac Anthony “Ernie”

Smahlik

Colorado County Citizen, June 25, 2008 Courtesy The Citizen

Smahlik, Willie Mae (Becker)

SMAHLIK

Small, Eugene Anderson

JAMES SMALL, COLORED BURIED HERE, WEDNESDAY

Small, Jim

Smalley, Andrew Rabb

Mr. Andrew Smalley

Colorado County Citizen, March 24, 1932, page 1

Smalley, Hattie (Hastedt)

HATTIE [HASTEDT] SMALLEY

Colorado County Citizen, February 9, 1984 Submitted by David Hahn Photo courtesy Carolyn Youens Hastedt

Smalley, Shirley Gray

SHIRLEY GRAY SMALLEY

Colorado County Citizen, September 23, 1954 Submitted by David Hahn

Smedley, Beth (Mulkey)

Smedley

Colorado County Citizen, November 15, 1995, page 16

Smidovec, Lou Ellen (Chance)

Lou Ellen Smidovec November 15, 1923--February 21, 1997

Banner Press Newspaper, February 27, 1997

Smothers, James E.

J. E. Smothers Passes Away At Home of His Son

Eagle Lake Headlight, April 25, 1941 Transcribed by Judy Talkington

Smyle, Willie

Weimar Mercury, July 30, 1898

Snavely, Leah (Scherer)

Colorado Citizen, January 14, 1874, page 3

Snow, Clayton "Jack"

Colorado County Citizen, Jul 25, 1974 Contributed by Regena Williamson

Snow, Iris "Fern"

Fern Snow, 18, Buried Last Week In Myrtle Cemetery

Eagle Lake Headlight, December 30, 1949 Contributed by Patti Hall-Smith

Snow, Layton E.

Rev. L. E. Snow

Colorado County Citizen, January 7, 1982, page 2

Snow, Opal (Rees)

Mrs. Opal Rees Snow

Eagle Lake Headlight, August 18, 1988 Contributed by Patti Hall-Smith

Snyder, Binford Franklin

Infant Son of Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Snyder Buried

The Eagle Lake Headlight, February 1, 1946 Contributed by Patti Hall-Smith

Snyder, Dorothy Pearl

GARWOOD

Colorado County Citizen, April 6, 1933, page 3

Snyder, Jenna Lee

SNYDER

Colorado County Citizen, September 27, 1984, page 2

Sobotik, Raymond F.

Final Rites for R. E[sic]. Sobotik, 48, Held Here Tuesday

Weimar Mercury, October 9, 1953, page 1

Sodergren, Emma (Anderson)

Mrs. Sodergren Rites Held Here Last Thursday

Eagle Lake Headlight, August 21, 1958 Transcription by Dennis Boatright

Sodergren, John Nicholas

LAST RITES FOR J.N. SODERGREEN HELD HERE MONDAY

Eagle Lake Headlight, December 4, 1952 Contributed by Patti Hall-Smith

Sodolak, Louis John

Louis Sodolak Funeral Held At St. Roch's

Weimar Mercury, April 9, 1979 Transcribed by Judy Talkington

Sohr, Mary

MISS MARY SOHR DEAD.

Weimar Mercury, April 15, 1920, page 1

Sohr, Theresia

Borden News

Weimar Mercury, February 3, 1922

Sokol, Julius

Julius Sokol Funeral Held Here June 10

Weimar Mercury, June 19, 1980

Solansky, Albert M.

Colorado County Citizen, February 4, 1971 Traanscription by Judy Talkington

Solansky, Cecilie (Dedek)

Mrs. Solansky, 85, Buried Here Monday

Weimar Mercury, August 21, 1975 Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

Solansky, Edward R.

Solansky

Colorado County Citizen, June 25, 2008
Courtesy The Citizen

Colorado County Citizen, February 9, 1984
Submitted by David Hahn
Photo courtesy Carolyn Youens Hastedt

Colorado County Citizen, September 23, 1954
Submitted by David Hahn

Lou Ellen Smidovec
November 15, 1923--February 21, 1997

Eagle Lake Headlight, April 25, 1941
Transcribed by Judy Talkington

Colorado County Citizen, Jul 25, 1974
Contributed by Regena Williamson

Eagle Lake Headlight, December 30, 1949
Contributed by Patti Hall-Smith

Eagle Lake Headlight, August 18, 1988
Contributed by Patti Hall-Smith

The Eagle Lake Headlight, February 1, 1946
Contributed by Patti Hall-Smith

Eagle Lake Headlight, August 21, 1958
Transcription by Dennis Boatright

Eagle Lake Headlight, December 4, 1952
Contributed by Patti Hall-Smith

Weimar Mercury, April 9, 1979
Transcribed by Judy Talkington

Colorado County Citizen, February 4, 1971
Traanscription by Judy Talkington

Weimar Mercury, August 21, 1975
Submitted by Rosemary Ermis

Eagle Lake Headlight, March 2, 2006
Submitted by John Konesheck

Eagle Lake Headlight; March 7, 1985
Contributed by Patti Hall-Smith

The Colorado County Citizen, January 28, 2004
Courtesy of The Citizen

Colorado County Citizen, October 23, 1958
Transcribed by Judy Talkington

Colorado County Citizen, Aug 21, 1930, p 3, col 5 Brushy
Submitted by Mike Mattern

Eagle Lake Headlight, June 1st, 2006
Submited by John Konesheck

Eagle Lake Headlight, June 28th, 2007
Submitted by John Konesheck

Colorado County Citizen, December 10, 2003
Courtesy of the Citizen

Eagle Lake Headlight, March 8th, 2007
Submitted by John Konesheck