Colorado County Obituaries

Funeral services for Miss Blanch Baar, former Weimar resident who had been a teacher in San Antonio public schools for 35 years or more, were held at Hubbard Funeral Home here Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 15, with interment in the Masonic Cemetery.

Miss Baar was a member of the Christian Church in San Antonio and her pastor led services there at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

A native of Weimar, daughter of W. A. and Kittie Baar, she began her teaching career in a rural school near Weimar at the age of 16, taught for brief periods at Columbus and Weimar, and was county school superintendent one term. She went from here to San Antonio in the early 1920's and during the past 12 years was with the Japhet School for Handicapped Children, where her work won wide acclaim.

Miss Baar died at 3 p.m. Sunday in Nix Hospital of cancer, but she had continued teaching from her wheelchair until Friday afternoon.

Survivors are two sisters, Mrs. M. C. Rosenthal and Mrs. H. W. Wiseman, both of San Antonio; a brother, B. A. Baar of Houston and three nieces.

Pallbearers were Charles Allen, Walter Williams, Frank Smith, G. W. Shaver, E. Lauterstein and F. F Brasher.

Baar, John P.

Gloom has been cast over two homes in our little city by the death of two precious little lambs the present week. H. P. Fietsam’s little child about nine months old, died Saturday last, and Mr. and Mr. W. A. Baar lost their only child, little John, Monday evening, aged nineteen months. This poor little darling has been a sufferer for the last five or six months. Oh how heart-rending it is to see these little buds snatched from us. None but a parent can properly sympathize with the bereaved. But how consoling to know that these pure little ones are now safe in the arms of Him who said “Suffer little children to come unto me.” [Both were interred in Weimar Odd Fellows Cemetery]

Baar, Leon F.

Leon F. Baar, Former Ranger, Buried Friday

Funeral services for Leon F. Baar, 71, former Texas Ranger, were held at Hubbard Funeral Home here Friday afternoon, July 11, with interment in the Weimar Masonic Cemetery.

The Rev. W. W. Wooley, Baptist pastor officiated in the last rites, with member of the Baptist Men's Bible Class serving as pallbearers.

Mr. Baar died Wednesday night, July 9, at his home, after several years of poor health.

Born in Weimar, the son of W. A. and Kitty M. Baar, he had lived away from here 30 years until retiring 13 years ago and moving back to make it his final home. He married Miss Roxie Garrett in 1916 and they lived at Plum for 25 years, during which time he served as a License & Weight Division inspector and Texas Ranger. About 1940 the Baars moved to Houston and during their 5 years there Mr. Baar served as a guard. He retired in 1945 and they moved to Weimar, where he operated a grade A dairy until his health forced him to give it up.

Survivors in addition to his wife are three sisters, Mrs. Anne Wiseman of Littlefield and Miss Blanch Baar and Mrs. W. C. Rosenthall of San Antonio; and one brother, B. A. Baar of Houston.

Baar, Roxie (Garrett)

Funeral services for Mrs. Roxie Garrett Baar, lifelong resident of Weimar, were held Tuesday afternoon, April 23, at First Baptist Church, with the pastor, Rev. Charles Young officiating. Mrs. Baar die Sunday, April 21, in Youens Hospital after two weeks' illness. Born in Weimar, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Garrett, she was married here to Leon Baar in 1916. They lived in Plum and La Grange after their marriage and in Houston during World War II, returning here in 1945. Mr. Baar died in 1958. Mrs. Baar was a lifelong member of the Baptist Church and was one of the local church's most active and faithful workers. Surviving here are two brothers, Glenn E. Garrett of Austin and Dick Garrett of New York City. Three brothers and a sister preceded her in death. [Interment in Weimar Masonic Cemetery] Pallbearers were Henry Brasher, Robert Moore, Fritz Tell, Charlie Herder, Frank Pokorny and F. R. Carroll.

Baar, Shelby T.

The many friends throughout the state of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Baar will sympathize with them in the loss of their beloved little son Shelby, which sad event took place at the family residence Friday afternoon of last week, after a protracted illness of malignant typhoid fever. Little Shelby was about 13 years old, an unusually bright boy, kind to old and young, popular among his playmates, and fairly idolized by his fond parents. His death was indeed a sad blow to them, and is deeply regretted by the many friends of the family. His remains were laid to rest in the Odd Fellows' cemetery Saturday afternoon, Elder J. J. Cramer of Lockhart performing the impressive burial ceremony, many sympathizing friends being present to pay the last sad tribute to the memory of poor little Shelby. God pity and comfort the bereaved parents in the sad loss they have sustained.

Baar, William A.

DEATH OF MR. W. A. BAAR
One of Weimar’s Foremost and Best Citizens Succumbs After Long Illness.

While in a way the news was not unexpected., Yet when announcement was made last Saturday morning that Mr. W. A. Baar, one of our most prominent and best citizens, had died suddenly, a thrill of sadness pervaded every heart, for no man ever lived here who had more friends than "Billie” Baar. Known to every man, woman and child In this section through hIs long residence here, he possessed the friendshIp of all. His genial presence, good humor and jovial attitude ever made him a welcome companion in every gathering, Ill for many months, there was much solicitude over his condition, but as his wonderful vitality and energy kept him up and going almost to the last, but few realized the end would come so suddenly. Saturday mornIng when he arose, his good wife and daughter, Miss Mildred, were assisting him to don his clothes and lead him to a seat near the bed, when he suddenly remarked, “My legs are about to give way on me," and with this he slowly sank to the floor, the death stare entered his eyes, and in a few seconds poor “Billie” Baar, one of natures noblemen, truly, was claimed by Death. Tender hands prepared the body for burial, and the funeral hour was set for 10 :30 Sunday morning, but owing to a steady downpour of rain it had to be postponed until 3:30 that afternoon. Funeral services were held at the residence by Revs. Sellers, Mason and Stack, assisted In touching songs by the choirs of local churches. The Weimar Fire Department of which decedent had been an active and honorary member since organization, marched to the residence In a body, and carrying out Mr. Baar's long expressed wish, the coffin was placed upon the hook and ladder truck, and conveyed to the Odd Fellows' Cemetery for interment., The Masons, of which decedent had been a member since the early eighties took charge of the remains and conducted the ceremonies at the grave. The active pall bearers were A. P. Shatto, E. B. Geisendorff, Mannie Lauterstein, Ben Ahlers, H. Brasher and Jas. McMillan. Honorary pall bearers were T. A. Hill, J. M. Cummins and F. D. Moore. Despite the Inclemency of the weather the funeral was largely attended.

W. A. Baar was born In New Orleans Oct. 23, 1858, and was 65 years, 5 months and 11 days old at the time of his death. His early boyhood was spent In New Orleans. He came to Galveston when 13 years old and worked in the dry goods business, assisting in the support of his parents and two younger brothers--Frank, who afterward was drowned at Galveston, and Ed who was killed later in a railroad accident at Kenedy. From Galveston he and a friend named Ulrich went in the early seventies to Sabinal, where for a year they engaged in the dry goods business. In 1872 or ‘73 he and Ulrich came to Weimar, engaging in he same line, their store being known as "The Blue Store," was known far and wide. He continued this business many years, part of the time with Mr. Ulrich as partner, than by himself, then with his brother-in-law, C. J. Brleger as partner, and afterward again by himself. Ill health in the latter days of his life forced him to give up business activities.

He was a member of the Masonic lodge, the Woodmen, A. O. U. W. and Odd Fellows. He was an honorary member of the fire department for many years, being one of its charter members. He was assistant chief under the late A. F. Rose, and was foreman of the hook and ladder company for many years, being succeeded by W. C. Munn. Mr. Baar also had held many positions of honor and trust during his life time among our people.

He leaves a widow and five children, Misses Annie, Blanch and Mildred, and Messrs. Leon and Bryan.

In the death of this man, the writer feels that he has lost one of the nearest, dearest and truest friends that anyone ever had. When the writer came to Weimar in 1888 the first friend he found was W. A. Baar, who welcomed him and assured him that he stood ready to help him In every way possible. And he never at any time proved recreant to that promise. He was a friend who was the same day In and day out, differing with you at times, perhaps, but always openly and honestly. No man ever had a truer, more sincere friend than W. A. Baar. He was honest, sincere and true, generous to a fault, and while he never affiliated with any church, no man had a higher regard for christianity and christians. To the very last he was interested in his town and people, and even in his last days loved to be among them, sympathizing with them in their troubles and rejoicing with them in their prosperity. Few citizens have lived here who were more beloved than he. In his death our community has suffered a severe blow. To the bereaved widow and children, the heartfelt sympathy of all is extended.

Baca, Frank

The Mercury briefly mentioned last week the death of Mr. Frank Baca, a well known farmer living a short distance west of town, which occurred at the family home last Wednesday morning, Aug. 10, of typhoid fever, after a two weeks’ illness. The remains were laid to rest in the Weimar Masonic Cemetery Thursday morning at 9:30 o’clock, Rev. Paul Piepenbrok, Lutheran minister from Schulenburg, performing the burial service.

Mr. Baca was born Aug. 31, 1862, in Moravia, Czecho-Slovakia. His family came to this country in 1874, first settling in the Praha community. He was married to Miss Rosina Hudelka in 1890. Soon after marriage he and his good wife settled on their present home place, where they lived up to the time of his death. Mr. Baca was 68 years, 11 months and 10 days old at time of death. Surviving him are his widow, and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Mi-Miculka[sic] of Nada and Mrs. Josephine Holub of Bomarton. Mr. and Mrs. Baca had no children.

Mr. Baca was an honest, hard-working, good citizen, of quiet disposition, a good friend and neighbor, and a man who enjoyed the respect of all who knew him. He was an active, energetic man up to the time he was stricken with typhoid fever. Being a man well along in years, and doubtless failing in health and strength, this terrible disease made short work of him.

Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to his bereaved widow in the terrible loss she has sustained.

Baca, Laura M. (Kulhanek)

Mrs. Laura Baca, 68, of Columbus died Sunday at Holy Cross Hospital in Austin. Funeral services were held Tuesday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church under the direction of Henneke Funeral Home.

Mrs. Baca was born Aug. 20. 1909 in Colorado county, the daughter of Albert and Annie Tomastik Kulhanek. She was married to Victor Baca and resided in Colorado County all of her life.

Survivors include her husband. Victor, of Columbus; one son. Ronald Baca of Houston; seven sisters: Mrs. Emil Kovar of Plum, Mrs. Frank Novasad of Fayetteville, Mrs. Ben Zapalac of La Grange, Mrs. Alton Baumbach, Mrs. Robert Schobel and Mrs. John Polach, all of Columbus, and Mrs. Henry Dostal of Eagle Lake, and one brother, Jerry Kulhanek of La Grange.

Pallbearers were Anthony Baumbach. Jerry Baumbach, Terry Dostal, Henry Dostal Jr., James Kulhanek, Bobby Schobel, Andy Schobel, Leslie Kovar, Daniel Kulhanek and John Polach.

Baca, Rosina (Koudelka)

Funeral services for Mrs. Rosina Baca, 77, were held Friday afternoon from the Hubbard Funeral Home, with the Rev. C.Emigholz, Lutheran minister, officiating. Interment was made in the Masonic Cemetery.

Mrs. Baca was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Koudelka and was born in Moravia, Europe, November 4, 1866, and came to this country in the year 1874. The family settled in the Weimar section and Mrs. Baca had lived here since that time. She was married to Frank Baca in 1891. Her husband preceded her in death several years ago. She had been ill for about four years.

Three sisters survive: Mrs. Annie Kunetka, Mrs. Joe Hanzelka of Weimar and Mrs. R. Petosky of Clebourn, Texas. One sister, Mrs. Mary Folta, preceded her in death.

The pallbearers were: Emil Shumbera, Emil and Albert Folta, Adolph Barta, Alphonse Lichnovsky and Emil Svetlik.

Backus, Karl Gerhard

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR KARL BACKUS HELD YESTERDAY
Remains of Chesterville Young Man Who Died In Oregon Arrived Late Wednesday.

The remains of Karl Backus, who died in Oregon last week, a mention of whose death was printed in last week’s Headlight, reached here Wednesday night and were interred in the cemetery at Chesterville yesterday afternoon.

Karl Gerhard Backus was born at Oldenburg, Germany, on October 10th 1900, and died on November 26th, 1924, at Oregon City, Oregon.

When he was 9 years of age his parents moved to America with their family consisting of 5 children--Antone, Freida (Mrs. Henry Wessels of Chesterville), Karl, Henna[ and Fred. Henna [Henries] dying eight years ago.

They arrived at Chesterville on November 21st, 1909. Karl grew to manhood in that community and was always of a cheerful, fun-loving disposition. His friends were legion and he will be sadly missed.
Three weeks ago Karl left for Oregon City to visit an uncle. Mr. Rheinard Backus. While in that city he was stricken and died after four days’ illness.
The body arrived Wednesday night over the Southern Pacific and was taken to the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Anton Backus, east of Chesterville.

The funeral services were held yesterday afternoon and were conducted by Rev. Mr. Stoppenhagen of Wallis.

The people of the entire community extend to the bereaved family their deepest sympathy.

Baer, Cecil Albert Jr.

Death claimed Dr. Cecil A. Baer, 42-year-old Columbus dentist, Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. in the new Herman hospital in Houston where he had undergone surgery for a stomach ailment.

Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. by Rev. W. F. Hathaway of the Methodist Church here in the Columbus Funeral home. Dr. Baer was a member of the Methodist church.

Dr. Baer opened a dental office in Columbus Nov. 21, 1949, buying the office and equipment of the late Dr. W. W. Gunn. Dr. Baer also operated the Corner Drug store here for sometime before selling it to Bob Hellrung.

He was a World War II veteran, having served at Lackland Airforce base as chief assistant to the chief oral surgeon there. He graduated from the University of Texas in 1940 and from the UT dental school in 1945.

Dr. Baer is survived by his widow; young son, Jimmy Baer; his mother, Mrs. C.A. Baer Sr. of San Antonio; and a brother Bob Baer of San Antonio; and a sister, Mrs. Paul Mitchum.

Last rites for Dr. Cecil A. Baer were held at Columbus Funeral home Friday morning with the Rev. William F. Hathaway of the Methodist church officiating. Burial was in Odd Fellows Rest.

Dr. Baer died at 8:35 p.m. Sept. 22 in Hermann hospital in Houston when his heart failed after a 2nd operation for stomach ulcers. He had suffered a heart attack in 1958. He was a native of Missouri.

He had practiced dentistry in Columbus since 1949. Survivors are his widow, and 11-year-old son, James Irvin; his mother, Mrs. C. A. Baer Sr. and a brother Robert B. Baer of San Antonio and a sister, Mrs. Paul Mitchum of Wilmington, Del.

His mother, brother and sister were here for the services and also Mrs. Baer’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Bodine and her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ratliff of Colorado City, and another brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Sefton Pickens of Waco.

Others from out of town here for the rites were Frank Broughton, West Mason, Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Kersey, Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Burges and son, Mrs. Jo Tindel and Mrs. Wm. Woodward of San Antonio; Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Good of Deer Park and Harry O. White, Mr. and Mr. John Bradshaw, Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Benger Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Pronenzano and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Bennett, all of Houston.

Pallbearers were Floyd Good of Deer Park and J. R. Grubbs, L. M. Burton, Paul Ginn, Will Miekow, Ellis Miller, P. K. Shatto and Gus L. Sronce of Columbus.

Bahm, Elvine (Schiurring)

Elvine Schiurring Bahm, 91, of Houston passed away Friday, Sept. 19 in Columbus.

She was born Sept. 10, 1917 in Garwood to Chriss R. and Eleanor Fredrickson Schiurring.

She graduated from Garwood High School and attended the University of Texas. On Nov. 11, 1941 she married Sandy B. Bahm while he was serving as an officer in the U. S. Army in World War II. Following the war, they settled in Houston where he became the owner of an insurance agency and she became a homemaker.

She was an active member of St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, The Lazy Daisy Garden Club and the Blue Bird Circle at Methodist Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband in 1986. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Waldo and Carl Schiurring and her sister, Ella Beaird, all from Garwood.

She is survived by her son Sandy B. Bahm II, M.D. and his wife Nancy of Columbus and her son S. Christian Bahm, D.D.S. and his wife, Lynn of Houston; her grandchildren, Sandy B. Bahm III of Mesquite, Alexis Newell and her husband Bob of Austin, Jeff Bahm of Houston, and Greg Bahm and his wife Tish of Austin; great grandchildren, Noah, Nicolas and Virginia Rose Bahm of Mesquite and Victoria, Elisabeth and Mary Margaret Newell of Austin; her brothers, Robert Schiurring and his wife Dorothy of Garwood and James Schiurring and his wife Jarvis of El Campo and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside services took place at Memorial Oaks Cemetery in Houston, Monday at 11 a.m.
A memorial service followed at 1:30 p.m. at Henneke Funeral Home Chapel in Columbus.

For those desiring, memorial contributions may be sent to the Blue Bird Circle, 615 West Alabama Street, Houston, TX 77006.

Bahner

Bailey, Lena

Eagle Lake, July 24. --Mrs. Weston Bailey died here Tuesday and was buried at the Masonic cemetery Wednesday. Mrs. Bailey’s death has been expected at any time for several months. Although only 41 years-old, she had been in bad health for more than a year.

Baines, Joyce

Mrs. Joyce Baines, 68, of Oakland died Monday, Feb. 21 at Colorado Fayette Medical Center in Weimar.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, at Tommy E. Taylor Funeral Home with Rev. J. W. Nelson officiating. Interment will follow at the Oakland Hill Cemetery in Oakland.

She is survived by her husband, Herbert Baines Sr.; three sons, Herbert Baines, III of Atlanta Ga., Timothy Baines of Austin, and Tyrone Baines of Katy; two daughters, Sabrina Morgan of Humble, and Susette Bacon of Oakland; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; a host of cousins and friends.

Baird, Robert Lincoln Jr.

R.L. "Bobby" Baird, Jr., 71, of Eagle Lake, passed away Saturday, July 6, at Rice Medical Center, following a sudden illness.

A native and lifelong resident of the area, he was born Dec. 8, 1930 at McDow Switch, Wharton County, one of two children born to Robert Lincoln Baird, Sr. and Alli Monnie Mae (Willtrout) Baird.

He attended schools in Simonton, Missouri City and Eagle Lake and was Baptist. Baird led careers in construction sub contracting, retail and wholesale bulk fuels, service stations, including Meitzen Oil Company of Eagle Lake, hunting clubs and was the current owner of Rice Package Store in Eagle Lake. He was a former member of Eagle Lake Lions Club, Eagle Lake JCs, and coached Little League for a number of years. Baird loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing.

Survivors include children Nancy Zikuhr and husband Leroy of Katy; Frankie Jobe and husband Cowboy of Eagle Lake; Robert Baird III and wife Cindy of Houston; his devoted companion of the past 20 years, Gladys Samora of Eagle Lake; sister Dorothy Noska and husband Archie of Eagle Lake; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and other relatives and a host of loved ones including his former wife and friend, Ruth Thrasher Baird and an aunt, Lucille Drake, both of Houston.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 10, from the chapel of Dulany Funeral Home. The Rev. Joe Fling, pastor of Living Hope Church in Eagle Lake, officiated. Following cremation, the family will assemble for private committal services at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials be made to any charity benefiting children.

Baird, Robert Lincoln Sr.

Robert Lincoln Baird, Sr., age 76, of the Eagle Lake-Matthews area, passed away Thursday, January 7 at the Eagle Lake Community Hospital.

Funeral services were held for Robert Lincoln Baird Sr Sunday, January 10 from the Dulany Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Melburn Sibley, pastor, First Baptist Church of Eagle Lake officiating.

Mr. Robert Lincoln Baird, Sr. was born March 18, 1911 in Milam County to Ollie Perry Baird and Fronie Smith Baird. He lived in the area most of his life. He owned and operated the Baird Construction Company for many years prior to his retirement in 1972.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and five brothers, Leo, Henry, Pete, Wlburn and. Gus Baird.

Survivors include his loving wife, Mrs. Allie Willtrout Baird of Eagle Lake; daughter, Mrs. Archie (Dorothy) Noska of Eagle Lake; son., R. L. "Bobby" Baird, Jr. of Eagle Lake; sister, Lucille Drake of Houston; brother, Jack Baird of Houston; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and other relatives and loved ones.

Pallbearers were Archie Noska, J. K. "Cowboy" Jobe, Bobby Baird, Jr., Buddy Baird, Wilburn Baird, Jr. and Tony Hosman.

Baird, W. I. "Doc"

W. I. "Doc" Baird
December 19, 1931 - June 30, 2003

W. I. "Doc" Baird, age 71, of Eagle Lake, passed away Monday, June 30, 2003, at Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital in Houston, following a sudden illness.

Born December 19, 1931 at McDow Switch in Wharton County, he was the son of Wilburn Terrell Baird and Lilly Mae Willtrout.

He attended schools in Bonus and Crescent and led a distinguished career as a plant superintendent and plant foreman with Tenneco for 38 years, then Enron Corporation for three years before retirement.

He and Frances Lenard were married at the Wharton County Courthouse on March 1, 1951.

Doc was a member of the Eagle Lake United Methodist Church and an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed deer hunting and his cattle.

Preceded in death by his parents; survivors include his devoted wife of 52 years, Frances Baird of Eagle Lake; daughter, Lana Adamek and husband, Elroy, of Pasadena; sons and daughter-in-law, David and Carolyn Baird of Eagle Lake, Mark and Debbie Baird of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Stephen and Amy Baird of LaPorte; sister, Lucille Davis and husband, James, of Temple; grandchildren, Bridget and Adam Baird, Cory Adamek, and Caleb and Conner Baird; other relatives and loved ones.

Funeral services were scheduled for 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 2, from the Chapel of Dulany Funeral Home in Eagle Lake with Rev. David King, Pastor of Eagle Lake and Lehrer Memorial United Methodist Churches officiating.

Listed as pallbearers were Walter Wilkerson, Howard Wilkerson, Gary Obenhaus, Curtis Hackfeld, Adam Landreault, Ronnie Lock and Joe Lee Perez.

For those wishing to send memorials, the family has requested they be directed to either the United Methodist Church, PO Box 695, Eagle Lake, Texas 77434; or Rice District Community Hospital Auxiliary, PO Box 277, Eagle Lake, Texas 77434

Baity, “Aunt Joe”

“Aunt Joe” Baitey, one of the oldtime slavery black mammies of the south, of whom there are so few now living, and who ever proved themselves worth their weight in gold, died Saturday and the funeral was held the following day. The funeral was largely attended, and much sorrow was expressed by both whites and blacks over the death of this good old woman.

Balas, Brian Thomas

On March 13, 2001, many hearts were saddened to learn of the death of Brian Thomas Balas.

Brian graduated from Rice High School in Altair in 1988. While attending high school he served on the Student Council, was elected Class Favorite, was an accomplished art student, a member of the football team and the powerlifting team where he earned many awards.

He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Hospital Administration from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston.

He also earned a Respiratory Therapy Certification from Southwest Texas State University where he was a member of Delta Chi Fraternity.

Although he completed these degrees in medical care, the love of the outdoors appealed to Brian more and he returned to Eagle Lake where he enjoyed rice farming, raising cattle and was the owner and operator of the Vineyard Hunting Club and Lodge.

He served as a Director of the Eagle Lake Rice Dryer and was a member of the Eagle Lake United Methodist Church.

Brian is survived by his loving wife, Darlene; children, Chase Logan, Aerial Elizabeth and Lauren Paige; parents, Steve and Linda Balas; grandparents, Jimmie and Evelyn Thomas and Jo and Bill Reilly; great grandmother, Lora Baring Thomas; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Steve and Kathy Bullard; nephew, Trevor Thomas Bullard; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Eddie and Donna Russell; brothers-in-law by marriage, Robert and wife, Amy, Ed and Randy Russell; aunts, uncles, other relatives and a host of friends and loved ones.

Brian had a sweet and gentle nature, and a smile that seemed to appeal to everyone he touched.

We will miss Brian greatly; however, our tears will eventually be softened by the memories each of us share of his fun and gentle ways, that special twinkle in his eye, and the knowledge of the Resurrection.

Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 15, from the Eagle Lake United Methodist Church with Rev. Paul Lynn, Rev. Stephen R. Whitfield and Rev. Robbin Clipson, officiating.

Special music was performed by the Eagle Lake Community Choir; Noble Anderson, organist.

Pallbearers were Billy Cook, Stephen Taylor, Daryl Allen, Bryan Wiese, Kevin Bendy, Paul Marsalia, Steve Almanza, Jr. and Mike McCutchen.

Memorial contributions may be made to the “Brian Balas Children’s Trust”, % First National Bank, P.O.Drawer 247, Eagle Lake, Texas 77434.

Balas, Ruth Lang

Graveside services for Ruth Lang Balas, 82 of Jacksonville, Texas, were held at 2 p.m., March 13, at Resthaven Memorial Park in Jacksonville with the Rev. Kevin King officiating, under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home in Jacksonville.

She was born Sept. 14, 1924, in Jacksonville. She was a member of Beta Sigma Phi-Laureate Chapter; and the First Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by husband Louis J. Balas; son, John Sanders; grandchildren, Brian Balas and Renee Balas Bullard.

Survivors include sister, Barbara McCullough of Jacksonville; sons, Paul Sanders of New Orleans, Louisiana; Steve Balas of Eagle Lake and Tony Balas of Columbus; daughter, Julia Balas Lobpries of Angleton; granddaughters, Melissa Sanders of Garland and Courtney Lobpries Gholson of Richwood, Texas; grandson, Clint Lobpries of Sargent, TX; and great-granddaughter, Mattie Lynn Gholson of Richwood.

Baldwin, Ida May

We regret to announce the death of little Ida May Baldwin, which occurred in this city on the 11th inst. She was a bright, intelligent little girl, of much promise. She was buried beside her father [Columbus Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery] on Monday inst; according to the service of the Episcopal church, Rev. Dr. Morris officiating.

Ball, George

BALL, George, was born in Lawrence (Laurens) District, S.C. January 5th 1801. Was immersed by Elder Henry HITT into the fellowship of Bethabara church, in said District on the second Sunday in August, 1824. After several removals he located near this place and united with this church, Osage, on Saturday before the 3rd Sabbath in June, 1866...until removed by death. [Interment in Old Osage Cemetery] Mention: bereaved widow, fatherless children. Signed J.J. SLEDGE, W.L. ADKINS, Rowan GREEN. Osage, Colorado County, Texas, Oct. 31, 1867

Ball, John Henry G.

EAGLE LAKE MAN DIES FROM GASOLINE BURNS
Henry Ball, the Eagle Lake man who was reported in last issue of the Mercury as severely burned through the explosion of a coffee urn in his restaurant, succumbed to his injuries Wednesday night, and the body was interred Sunday afternoon at Eagle Lake.

In particulars of the accident, published in the Headlight, it is evident Mr. Ball was horribly burned. The Headlight says that after the burning gasoline was thrown over his body, he noticed his wife running toward him, and fearful of her getting burned, he turned and ran from her. Friends ran after him, caught him, and succeeded in putting out the flames, but only after his body from the waist down was horribly burned, and they themselves had received bad burns.

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Eagle Lake and interment in the Masonic Cemetery at that place.

Ballard, Pirley

Deaths of 2 Eagle Lake Negro Women At Their Homes Ruled 'Natural Causes

Two Eagle Lake Negro women died alone at their homes and from natural causes, Justice of the Peace E. J. Frnka of Columbus ruled Monday after being called to substitute for Precinct 8 Justice of the Peace Max Conner, who is ill, in holding the inquests.

Elizabeth Alexander, about 88, was found dead in bed about 10:30 a.m. Monday by her grandniece, Bernice Ward of Garwood. The Alexander woman lived a short distance from Eagle Lake and had been to Schulenburg recently to see a doctor. She was believed suffering from infirmities of old age. {Interred in Rising Star Cemetery)

Pirley Ballard, 55, was the other woman who was found dead at her home by her husband, Lee Ballard, about 5:30 p.m. Monday when he returned from work.

Judge Frnka is quoted as saying she probably had been dead since morning. She was said to have had a bad heart. [Place of interment Farmers Improvement Society Cemetery]

Deputy Sheriff Marvin Buller and Eagle Lake Officers-- James Adams and Bill Chavis--investigated the deaths.

Ballard, Phoebe

Phoebe Ballard, aged fifty-five, died on last Friday at the house of her brother, Stanford Anderson. She was also a sister of Mary Boykin, all well known colored people of this city. She was born and raised in this section, but until a year ago had been making her home in San Antonio, having returned to Eagle Lake last year. She had many friends among both the white and colored people. [Place of interment unknown]

Ballard, Unknown

We are indeed sorry to report the sudden death of the bright two-year old little son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Ballard, which said event occurred at their residence on the 19th inst. The little fellow was taken away by congestion, and was sick only fourteen hours. We extend our deepest sympathy to the bereaved parents. [Place of interment unknown]

Ballard, Will

NEGRO KILLED AT MATTHEWS SATURDAY

Will Ballard, a negro living at Matthews, was killed by a pistol shot at that place late last Saturday night in a raid made by Deputy Sheriff W. F. Causey and special deputy Claire McClanahan. [Place of interment unknown]

Mr. McClanahan waived examining trial in Justice Court at Eagle Lake and was released on $1000 bond.

Baller, Anton

The week-old baby of Anton Baller, a farmer of this vicinity, died and was buried at St. Michael’s cemetery last Monday afternoon.

We regretted to learn of the death of Mrs. E. Baller, which occurred Sunday, after a brief illness and was buried the following day in St Michael’s cemetery. We extend our deepest sympathy and condolence to the bereaved ones in their irreparable loss.

We are all very sorry to report the death of Mrs. J. Baller. She was sick since the 13th of March of last year. She had been doing very well since Christmas, but received some kind of back-set Saturday and died two days later. Our deepest sympathy goes out to those she left behind.

Ballew, Unknown

Grocery Man Murdered at Columbus
Aged Man Murdered in Cold Blood at Rear of His Place of Business

At 5 o’clock this, Thursday, morning a cold blooded murder was enacted at Columbus. At that hour an aged man named Ballew, who conducted a grocery store next to the fire station, went to the back door of his establishment, and as he stood in the doorway he was fired upon by some unknown party with a double barrel shotgun and killed. Whether Mr. Ballew heard some noise and got up to investigate, or was naturally an early riser, is not fully determined. At any rate the assassin, concealed behind an outhouse in the rear, fired upon and killed him, the building was then fired, probably in an effort to conceal the crime. The fire was discovered, the alarm turned in, and in a few minutes many citizens were on the scene and by hard work the fire was extinguished. It was then discovered that Mr. Ballew had been murdered. Sheriff Wegenhoft was out of the city, but Deputy Hillmer secured the bloodhounds and is actively engaged in trying to run down the murderer. Mr. Ballew is described as an aged, inoffensive man, attentive to his own affairs, and why he should have been made the victim of the assassin’s bullets is difficult to understand. We understand that a certain negro man is suspected, and an early arrest is looked for. [Place of interment unknown]

Ballverde, George
Ballverde, Peter

MEXICANS KILLED IN TENANT HOUSE

Eagle Lake, Tex., Dec. 28.--A horrible double murder was brought to light this morning when the bodies of two Mexicans, Peter and George Ballverde, brothers, about 55 and 60 years of age, respectively, were found in a tenant house on the Engelhard brothers; farm, a few miles south of this city. Both had been knocked in the head while they slept with some heavy instrument, and both had been struck in about the same place, behind the ear. The crime is believed to have been committed some times during Tuesday night and one of the Mexicans had evidently been killed instantly. the other was still alive, tho' unconscious, when found, dying a few hours later. There seems to have been no clew left by the murderer, but the officers are of the opinion that robbery was the motive. One of the Mexicans had on two pairs of pants and in a small purse in one of the pockets of the under pair was $160.04. Under the pillow of the other was a billbook, but contained no money. [Place of interment unknown]

Balusek, Eddie Lee

EL CAMPO - Eddie Lee Balusek, 52, passed away on Nov. 18, 2007. He was born on March 24, 1955, in Provident City, to Emil and Virginia Krhovjak Balusek.
He was an oilfield consultant at Balusek Consulting and a rancher.

He is survived by his wife, Lori Gail Balusek of El Campo; parents, Emil and Virginia Balusek of Garwood; stepson, Michael Mobley of Austin; brother, Tommy Balusek of Columbus; and sister, Shirley Johnson of Nursery.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. today at Triska Funeral Home with a wake service at 6 p.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Nada.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at St. Mary's Church with the Rev. Tony Boateng-Mensah officiating.

Pallbearers will be Huck Cranek, Shannon Garner, Brian Hyek, Jerry Labay, Todd Mathews, R. Todd Poehlmann, Sterling Reimert,and Ricky Yackel. Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Balusek, Ronnie Korenek, Anthony Labay, George Yackel, Clarence "Bouncie" Cerny, Ricky Leopold, and Randy Pozzi.

Memorial donations may be made to Eddie Lee Balusek Memorial and Scholarship Fund, c/o First State Bank, El Campo.

Mr. Balusek was baptized at St. Philip's Catholic Church in El Campo by Father Marcus Valenta. Godparents were Pat and Lucille Smidt of El Campo. He was confirmed at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Nada and his sponsor was Charles McDonald of Richmond, Texas.

He was educated in Garwood public school, graduating from Rice High School in Altair.

On May 14, 2005, he married the love of his life Lori Gail Mayo in New Taiton with Pastor Art Weiss officiating.

Mr. Balusek, in the course of his life, was a self made prominent businessman, developing numerous businesses in addition to Balusek Consulting.

Besides spending time at their ranch in El Campo and Sandy's Creek, one of his favorite getaways was hunting with friends at his King Ranch lease in Kingsville. In addition to his special friends and family was his loving companion, Ranchero.

Eddie will be remembered for his kindness, his generosity, and his outgoing personality. He was always the first to organize benefits or endeavors that needed attention. He will be loved and missed by all who knew him.

Surviving Mr. Balusek are his wife, Lori Gail Balusek of El Campo; parents, Edwin and Virginia Balusek of Garwood; sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Bryan Johnson of Nursery; brother, Tommy Balusek of Columbus; step-son, Michael Mobley of Austin; brothers-inlaw and sister-in-law, R. Todd Poehlmann and Brian and Dana Bradford; and parents-inlaw, Ralph and Jeanette Poehlmann, all of Brenham; nephews and nieces, Todd Lee Mathews, Eric Johnson, Megan and Mollie Poehlmann and Brittany Gallaher.

A wake service was held Tuesday, Nov. 20 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Nada at 6 p.m.Funeral services will be today, Wednesday, Nov. 21 at 10 a.m, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Nada. Interment will be at Golden Rod Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Huck Cranek, Shannon Garner, Brian Hyek, Jerry Labay, Todd Mathews, R. Todd Poehlmann, Sterling Reimert and Ricky Yackel.

Honorary pallbearers will be Tommy Balusek, Ronnie Korenek, Anthony Labay, George Yackel, Clarence "Bouncie" Cerny, Ricky Leopold and Randy Pozzi.

For those desiring, memorials may be made to: Eddie Lee Balusek Memorial and
Scholarship Fund, c/o First State Bank in El Campo.

Balusek, Emil Edwin

Emil Edwin Balusek, 80, of Garwood, passed away at Seton Hospital in Austin on April 6.

He was born August 15, 1927 in Provident City to Emil Bates and Lena Emmagene Brownson Balusek. He married Virginia Lea Krhovjak on April 16, 1949 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Nada by Rev. Edmund Bily. They were married 58 years. He was a retired oilfield gauger and rancher. His love in life was to rodeo and hunt.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son Eddie Lee Balusek, who passed away on Nov. 18, 2007, sister Annie Estelle Balusek Sherrill and brother Johnnie Bates Balusek.

He is survived by his wife Virginia Balusek of Garwood, son Tommy Dee Balusek of Columbus and daughter Shirley Ann Balusek Johnson of Nursery; two grandsons Todd Lee Mathews and Eric Dwayne Johnson and three great-grandchildren Tobias, Courtnee, and Khloe Mathews; sisters, Bessie Alice Hinze of Sheridan and brother William Balusek of Nada.

Funeral services will take place Wednesday, April 9 at Triska Funeral Home with Deacon Edward Wendel officiating. Burial will follow at Golden Rod Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Clarence Cerny, Cody Cerny, Cody Leopold, Jerry Labay, Harold Mathews, Jr., Larry Smidovec, Shannon Garner, Larry Cranek, Ronnie Korenek and Bryan Hyek.

Balusek, Lou Ann

Hallettsville, Feb. 1--The 5-months old baby girl of M?r. and Mrs. Alton Balusek of Sheridan apparently died of strangulation Tuesday morning, Jan. 30.

According to information received, the little child vomited some milk and some of it got into her bronchial tube and lungs. The parents rushed the choking child to the hospital in Weimar, where she was pronounced dead upon arrival.

Mr. and Mrs. Balusek operate a ranch in the Sheridan area. The father is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Emil Balusek.--Tribune [Burial was in the Wharton Cemetery]

Balzer

Banks, Arthur

Funeral services were held in St. Paul Methodist church on the afternoon of Wednesday, April 15, for Arthur Banks, 71-year-old Columbus Negro who died early the preceding Monday morning as he was attempting to put out a fire at his home.

Death was attributed to a heart attack. He had made the fire and had gone back to bed when he saw the house was filled with smoke. The excitement proved too much for him. Little damage was done to the house where he and his wife, Josie, lived on Malleck st.

Rev. La Valle Lowe officiated and burial was in the Willing Worker cemetery. Davis Funeral home was in charge.

Born May 4,1888 near Borden, Banks had spent his entire life in Colorado County. He did farm work before retiring after he developed heart trouble 15 years ago. He and his wife had been married 54 years. He was a member of Green’s Chapel Methodist church, south of Columbus. Besides his wife, he is survived by a step-granddaughter Maggie M. Gant of Houston, and a sister, Hattie Johnson of Buckhorn.

Banks, Ella Mae (Shirley)

Funeral services were held for Mrs. Ella Mae Banks, Monday, December 23 at the Wright Grove Baptist Church in Altair with the Rev. Lester Turner officiating.

Mrs. Ella Banks was born in Colorado County to Otto Shirley and Ellen Champ Shirley. She was united in marriage to Shelly Banks in 1935.

She became a Christian when she was a very young girl and began to work in Christ's Kingdom in South Point Baptist Church. She later moved her membership to the Wright Grove Baptist Church and has been a faithful and ardent worker for many years.

Mrs. Banks was especially loyal to the work of the usher society never refusing a task because she was already too busy, or because she was too tired.

Mrs. Banks was a lovable character, a person everyone chose to have as a friend and willing to be a friend to all.

She was a board member for Combined Community Action Agency, Inc., a member of Busy Bee Home Demonstration Club and a member of the O.E.S. A. H. Simmons Number 217 Eagle Lake.

Survivors include three sons, A. C. Banks, Otis Carter and Rev. Arthur C. Banks; one daughter, Mella Dee Rowe; eight grandchildren, Janell Banks, Karl, Kristie, Karmen, Kayline Banks, Melvin Carter, Yolanda Turner and Byron Rowe; two brothers, Eddie Leo and Cleo Shirley; two sisters, Connie Crawford and Ora Lee Shirley; one aunt, Ida Woodard; one uncle, R. A. Shirley; nieces, nephew and a host of relatives and friends.

Honorary Pallbearers were Tony Williams, Eddie Leo Shirley, Albert Banks, Rev. Lester Turner, Rev. McMorris Turner and Billy Rosemore.

Active Pallbearers were Larry Turner, Bobby Turner, David McGrew, George Hurd, Reed Carter and Wilbert Williams.

Another negro killed. The Galveston News of Wednesday printed the following special:
Alleyton, Tex., May 23.--A shooting bee took place yesterday, 22d, between Lem Banks and another negro, to which Banks received a load of shot in the breast, killing him instantly. It occurred on W. F. Neal’s farm, about four miles southeast of Alleyton. [Place of interment unknown]

Banks, Minnie (Farrow)

Born Nov. 15, 1914, she was the daughter of Ferdinand and Annie Gayle Farrow. She grew up and attended school in the Garwood-Nada community, before moving to Corpus Christi and marrying Nathaniel Banks. She resided in Corpus Christi for 31 years before returning to the Garwood-Nada area and rejoining the New Home Baptist Church.

Funeral services were held Aug. 19 at new Home Baptist Church with Rev. Lemmie McGrew officiating. Interment followed in Rose Hill Cemetery in Corpus Christi. Ben Davis Funeral Home, Columbus, was in charge of arrangements.

Serving as pallbearers were Thekod Perkins, Hubert Thomas, Anthony Smith, Rev. Frankie Germas, Joe Johnson and Willie Johnson. Honorary pallbearers were Marvin Farrow, Gus Farrow, Andrew Lee Howard, Rev. Arthur Lee Banks, Jimmie Carter and Jimmie Earl Farrow.

Mrs. Banks is survived by her children, Rev. Arthur Lee Banks and Lynette Banks; a sister, Josephine Carter; three brothers, Gus Farrow, Marvin (Jack) Farrow and Andrew Lee Farrow; a great-grandson, Khalet Z. Johnson, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two sons, Lindsey E. Keno and Larry G. Banks; and seven brothers.

Bankston, Deborah Kay (Poenitzsch)

Deborah Kay Bankston
February 14, 1960 - August 20, 1996

Services for Deborah Kay Bankston, 36, of Spring were held Aug. 22 at Henneke Funeral Home in Columbus with the Rev. John Hunsicker and Dan Kahlich officiating.

She was born Feb. 14, 1960, in Columbus, Texas the daughter of Lloyd Poenitzsch and Lillie Stancik.

She was a P.E. teacher at Klein Independent School District and a member of the St. James Catholic church.

Survivors include husband, Billy Bankston of Spring; parents, Lloyd and Lillie Poenitzsch of Shaws Bend; daughter, Abby Bankston of Spring; son, Chuck Bankston of Spring; sisters, JoAnn Vaclavik of Patterson, Sandy O'Leary of Columbus and Pam Evans of Deer Park; and brothers, Harvey, Robert and Jeff Poenitzsch, all of Shaws Bend.

Memorial contributions may be made in the form of a Memorial Trust Fund for Chuck and Abby Bankston to Bank One - Greenspoint, 12450 Greenspoint Dr., Houston, TX 77060, Attn: Becky DeLeon.

Banse

Barak, Jerry

Funeral services were held at Columbus Funeral Home here yesterday for Jerry Barak Sr., 47, with burial in Odd Fellows Rest, the Rev. C. B Diltz of the Methodist church officiating.

Mr. Barak was found dead in his hotel room in Oakland, Calif., on April 24. Autopsy revealed death from natural causes. He had recently been discharged from the army, having also served with the navy in World War I.

He operated a shoe repair shop here 18 years ago and was a member of the local Methodist church.

Services at the grave were in charge of the American Legion, the flag being presented to his son, Jerry Jr., stationed with the Army air forces in Arizona.

Pallbearers were Sam Harbert, Bennett Hastings, Fred Woodard, Claude Graves, Rev. J. K. Ridgeway and Pfc. Al Radke.

Barcak, Annie (Zapalac)

Funeral Services for Mrs. Barcak, 67, Held Saturday

Funeral services for Mrs. John (Annie) Barcak, 67, who died at 1 a.m. Friday in Youens Hospital, were held Saturday, July 221, at Hubbard Funeral Home and St. Michael's Catholic Church, with interment in the church cemetery.

A resident of Oakland area most of her life, Mrs. Barcak had been in the hospital one week, for treatment of a heart condition.

Born Jan. 27 1895, at Moravia, Fayette County, she was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Zapalac. The family later moved to the Shimek community north of Weimar, and she was married to Mr. Barcak there Nov. 11, 1914, They settled in the Oakland area. Mrs. Barcak continued to live there after her husband's death 10 years ago until the past year in which she has been staying with relatives in Weimar. She was a member of St. Michael's Church.

Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Joseph Zapalac of Weimar; three daughters, Mrs. Agnes Surine of Adair, Okla., Mrs. Martha Harper of Austin and Mrs. Lillie Mayes of Weimar; one son, Eddie Barcak of Oakland; 9 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Frank and Joe Zapalac of Weimar and Louis Zapalac of Flatonia; and two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Oeltjendiers of Weimar and Mrs. Willie Wasek of Wharton.

Pallbearers were her nephews: Erwin Zapalac and August Valla of Weimar, August Gold of Columbus, Ed Teichmann of Schulenburg, Edward Wasek of Wharton and Roland Schaefer of Houston.

Barcak, Ignac

Funeral services for Ignac Barcak, 73, of the Bila Hora community, who died Monday, were held from the Hubbard Funeral Home Wednesday morning.

Barcak, John Paul

Funeral services for John Paul Barcak, 67, a resident of Oakland for the past 38 years, were held Tuesday morning from Hubbard Funeral Home and St. Michael’s Church, Msgr. Anthony F. Drozd officiating. Burial was in St. Michael’s Cemetery.

Mr. Barcak, a retired farmer, died here Sunday after an illness of about two weeks.

Born at St. John June 24, 1884, he was the son of John and Annie Orsak Barcak. He married Miss Annie Zapalac here Nov. 11, 1914. Mr. Barcak was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church.

Surviving in addition to his widow are three daughters, Mrs. Curtis Harper of Austin, Mrs. Richard Surine of Adair, Okla., and Mrs. Roy Mayes of Weimar; one son, Eddie Barcak of Oakland; two sisters, Mrs. Frances Kusey of Bila Hora and Mrs. Mary Teichman of Schulenburg. A brother, Ignac Barcak, preceded him in death in 1947, at the age of 73.

Pallbearers at the funeral were Erwin Zapalac, Joe Zapalac, Jr., Adolf Teichman, Ed Teichman, August Wasek Jr. and LeRoy Fitzgerald.

Baring, Arthur L.

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MR. A. L BARING SATURDAY MORNING

Esteemed Citizen and Veteran Business Man of Eagle, Lake Passes Away in Temple Hospital Early Thursday

Genuine regret is felt throughout this community and expressions of sorrow are heard from many lips since a message yesterday brought the sad news of the passing of Mr. A. L. Baring. He died at 6:30 Thursday morning at the King's Daughters hospital in Temple, following an operation more than two week previous.

Mr. Baring was one of the veteran business men of Eagle Lake, having been continuously in business here since 1899. In October of that year he moved to Eagle Lake and opened a saddle and harness business later taking on a line of buggies and surries. His first business stand here was in a building about where the Avalon Theatre now stands. Later he moved further east on Main Street to somewhere near the present Rotary Club hall, and then to the stand now occupied by Harry Landa when that brick building first completed. He moved to the west side of the square in 1913, and in this stand has continuously operated his business since that time.

When automobiles began to show promise of a business, he took them on as a side line, and though not giving all of his attention to motor curs, he was engaged in that line, with his other business from 1916 to 1924. Realizing that the motor car was a coming business, and that horse and buggy days were numbered, he discontinued the saddle. harness and buggy business in 1924 and entered exclusively into the automobile industry, handling the Chevrolet car. He built up a wide business and has been unusually successful in that line.

He was the oldest Chevrolet automobile dealer, in point of years in car salesmanship and in the service within the Houston zone of the agency.

With the exception of the Frank Stephens Company and the B. F. Daily store, there are no other businesses in Eagle Lake that were in existence at the time Mr. Baring began his business activities here.

Mr. Baring was a straight-forward, honest business man, a progressive citizen and a good man. He has frequently held positions of trust, having served as a member of the city board of aldermen and a member of the local school board. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church, and was active withIn the duties of his church.

He enjoyed a wide acquaintance and had many friends in this city, community and throughout the section, all of whom join the Headlight in expressions of sympathy, deep and sincere, for the bereaved relatives.

Mr. Baring was born at Welcome, in the north end of Austin county, December 14th, 1876, and would have been 60 years of age the coming December. He was married on January 30, 1900, to Miss Louise Lingnau of New Ulm, who, with one son, Edgar Baring, and two daughters, Misses Lora and Katharine, all of this city, survives him. He is also survived by two brothers, Otto and Albert Baring of Houston, and three sisters, Mrs. Charlotte Grote, Houston; Mrs. Amelia Reichle, New Ulm and Miss Johanna Baring of this city.

Funeral services will be, held at 10 o'clock Saturday morning from the family home in Eagle Lake, with Rev. W. M. Logan, local Presbyterian minister, conducting the services. Burial will be made in the Lakeside Cemetery.

Baring, Elisa I. (Randow)

Services for Elisa I. Baring, 92, of Eagle Lake were held Dec. 23 at the Dulany Funeral Home in Eagle Lake with the Rev. Scott Skogen, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Yorktown, officiating.

She was born December 8, 1904, in Lavaca County, Texas, the daughter of William “Willie” and Sophie Obelgoner Randow.

Baring had been a resident of Eagle Lake for most of her life and has resided in the Yorktown Manor Nursing Home for the past two years. Early in her life, she worked in the bank in Eagle Lake and later alongside her husband and they operated A. L. Baring Inc. Chevrolet dealership in Eagle Lake. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Eagle Lake and Order of the Eastern Star.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Edgar Baring; and two brothers, William Randow Jr. and C. K. “Buddie” Randow.

Survivors include a sister, Cymbeline Deborah of Yorktown, Texas; two nieces, Billie von Roeder of Yorktown and Deborah Schmitt of Eagle Lake; a nephew, Jerry Deborah of Beaumont, Texas; and two sisters-in-law, Amanda Randow and Lora Thomas, both of Eagle Lake.

Barker, Clyde M.

Clyde Barker, 20, of Eagle Lake met death in an automobile accident at an early hour Monday morning. He had been to Columbus with Ben Huvar, another youth, and was returning home. When about two miles from Eagle Lake the car suddenly left the highway, overturned and young Barker was killed. Huvar, it is said was not injured.

Young Barker is a brother of Mrs. Frederick Duve, who formerly lived in this city, and was known to many of our people.

Huvar, if we are not mistaken, is a son of Henry W. Huvar, former Weimar man, now living in the Garwood section. [Interment in Lakeside Cemetery]

Relatives here received the sad news early Monday of the accidental death of Clyde Barker, son of Jno. Barker and wife of Eagle Lake, which happened early that morning, two miles west of Eagle Lake. Clyde was not so well known here, but his parents formerly lived here and are well and favorably known by everybody. Mrs. Barker is a half sister of our neighbor Mr. R. B. Miles, and to these devoted parents and other relatives our deepest sympathy is extended in this sad and so unexpected death. (Interment in Lakeside Cemetery)

Barker, John B.

Eagle Lake citizens mourned the loss of another long-time Eagle Lake resident last week when John B. Barker passed away at the Columbus Nursing home after a short illness at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 13th. Prior to his retirement Mr. Barker was a farmer and merchant in the Eagle Lake community.

Funeral services were held at 4:00 p.m. last Thursday, May 14th from the Mill-Bauer Funeral Home with the Rev. Ralph A. Jones, pastor of First Baptist Church officiating. Mrs. Clara May Nash played favorite hymns at the organ and accompanied her daughter, Miss Claire Nash in “Rock of Ages.”

Interment was in the Lakeside Cemetery with the following serving as pallbearers: Alvin Kohleffel, Simon Sinclair, Miles Theuman, Albert Pustjovsky, Sam Davidson and Harold Thomas.

John B. Barker was born on Feb. 16, 1874 in Arkansas. He came to Texas when a young man and has been a resident in this section most of his life.

He was married on June 12, 1898 in Weimar to Agnes Miles and she preceded him in death on March 25, 1941.

Surviving are his wife by a later marriage, Mrs. Katherine Barker; three daughters, Mrs. Sam Austin of Eagle Lake, Mrs. F. B. Duve of Galveston and Mrs. L. C. Burdette of San Francisco, California; one son, Pervy Barker of Rayville, La.; nine grandchildren, Glen Duve of Galveston, Douglas Wayne and Dennis Clay Burdette of San Francisco, Gene Austin of Bakersfield Calif., and Carl W. Austin, Kenneth Austin, Larry Austin, Dorothy Austin and Erline Reuther of this city and five great grandchildren, David, Gail and Pamela Austin, Denice Austin and Kathy Reuther, all of this city.

He was preceded in death by one son, Clyde Barker on Dec. 25, 1933, and two grandchildren.

Mr. Barker was loved by all who knew him and friends join in extending sympathy in the loss of this loved one.

Bargett, John

Eagle Lake, March 7.--John Bargett and Pat. Corrigan were run over and killed here this morning by No. 9 westbound Sunset passenger train. Pieces of clothing and one of the bodies were scattered along the track for nearly almost half of a mile. Both of the dead men are strangers in Eagle Lake, though letters addressed to the names above mentioned at Chesterville were found in the clothing. Three pictures, two of a little girl and one of a baby girl, were also found, and $1.05 was picked up along the track. It is learned that the two men had been engaged in putting down wells in the Chesterville community. [Place of interment unknown]

Barlow, Mary (Howatt)

Mrs. Mary Barlow

The death of Mrs. Mary Barlow occurred at the home of her sisters, Misses Hewitt[sic], in this city last Saturday morning. Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon. Rev. T. F. Brooks of the first Baptist Church officiating,, and the remains laid to rest in the City Cemetery.

Mrs. Barlow had been living here for some six months, having made her home with her sister in Houston previous to coming here.

She is survived by five sisters, Mrs. Belle Seymour and Misses Nettie, Tillie and Sudie Howitt[sic] of this city and Mrs. Maggie Harris of Houston to whom our sympathy is extended.

Barnes, Kate Eliza (Montgomery)

On Wednesday night of last week at the age of 93 years, without an ache or a pain, Mrs. Kate [Montgomery] Barnes quietly and peacefully crossed the great divide and entered into rest on the eternal shore and her body was laid to rest in Lakeside cemetery the following day. Mrs. Barnes was a native of the loyal state of Mississippi came to Eagle Lake 15 years ago, where she has been living with her two grandchildren since. She was a woman of powerful intellect and her knowledge of past events and the bible were truly remarkable. She had been a consistent member of the Methodist church for many years and was willing and fully prepared to answer the last great call. She left to mourn her death two very devoted grandchildren, Miss Kate Pegram and her brother, Robert. Pegram. [She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Barnes of Mississippi]

[Mrs. Barnes was the sister of Robert Fulton Montgomery who married Frances Jane Thatcher]

Source and date is unknown but probably Eagle Lake Headlight, but she died 26 May 1921.
Submitted by Dorothy Cox

Barnett

Barrera, Leona (Shimek) Joseph

BARRERA

She was a homemaker and a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Nada as well as Christian Mothers and Catholic Daughters of America.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cyril and Sophie Shimek; first husband, Lee Joseph; and an infant daughter.

She is survived by her sisters Lydia Schoellmann, Martha Ott and Ella Mae Merta all of El Campo; and brother, Lawrence Shimek of Garwood.

Funeral services were Saturday, Sept. 27, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Nada with the Rev. Joseph Koebel officiating. [Interment in St. Mary's Cemetery]

Pallbearers were Bruno Shimek, Anthony Ott, Michael Kaspar, Don Merta, Blake Lurker and David Shimek.

Honorary pallbearers were Eugene Ott, Daniel Kaspar, Joe Janecka, Gary Cerny, Carl Merta and Kevin Kresta.

Barrett, Charlie

At Columbus, Texas, Charlie, son of L. and H. B. Barrett; born Sept. 5, 1879, and died Feb. 2, 1886. He lives with Jesus in peace. [Place of interment unknown.]

Rev. E. E. Cooper, pastor

Southwestern Christian Advocate, March 25, 1886, p. 8
Submitted by Bill Stein

Barrett, Irene Louise (Henicke)

Funeral services for Mrs. Irene Louise Barrett will be held at 10 a.m. tomorrow at Columbus Funeral Home with interment in Odd Fellows Rest, the Rev. G. G. Cecil of the Methodist church officiating.

Mrs. Barrett, who died at a La Grange hospital Wednesday morning, was born on June 26, 1917, at Alleyton, a daughter of Charles and Louise Theumann Henicke. She had spent her entire life in Alleyton.

She is survived by her husband, L. H. Barrett; a daughter, Mary Louise; a son, Charles Luther, and her parents. A sister, Mrs. Lee Meyer of Columbus, and a brother, Ernest Henicke of Bernardo, also survive.

Barrett, Shelly

Died, in this city Monday night, February 1st, Shelly, only son of Hamilton and Lizzie Barrett, (col.) aged six years and four months, after a protracted and complicated illness. He was interred in the City cemetery from their dwelling Tuesday at 2 P.M., amid a large concourse of friends, the Rev. Daniel Whitley (Col.) officiating. Requiescat in pace.

Barrington, Susan Fay

Susan Fay Barrington, 32, of Weimar, died on July 22. Susan was born November 13, 1961 in San Antonio.

She was a twin daughter of Pattie (Ammann) and Charles Barrington of Weimar. She lived in San Antonio until 1991 when she moved to Weimar. She worked at Parkview Manor.

Susan graduated from Alamo Heights High School in San Antonio. She was active in basketball and other sports.

Survivors include her parents, a brother, Gary, his wife Kathy and son, Andrew, of Anderson, S. C. ; and a niece, Deidra Lynn Barrington, of Webster, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her twin sister, Sandra Kellam and a brother, Charles Barrington, Jr.

Barrott, Tom

Eagle Lake Negro Is Killed Sunday By Shot in Body

Tom Barrott, negro about 30, was killed when he was shot through the chest at his grocery store in Eagle Lake Sunday night around 8 o'clock. Neighbors, hearing the shot, rushed over to the store, where the negro has his living quarters, and found him alone. The assailant had apparently shot through the doorway and fled. An inquest was held by Max Connor, Eagle Lake Justice. [Place of interment unknown]

Several suspects were arrested by Sheriff Harvey Lee and brought to Columbus for questioning Monday, but later released. Offices are still working on their meager clues.

Barry, George W.

Funeral Services for George Barry Held Last Sunday

Well Know Farmer Of Eldridge Section, Field Manager On The Herbert Plantation, Died Friday In Houston Hospital

George W. Barry, 58, of near Eldridge, died at 3:30 o'clock last Friday in a Houston hospital, having gone to Houston for treatment two days previous. He had been in ill health for several years.

Mr. Barry, who was born in Fowler, Bosque County, came to the Eagle Lake section when he was about 18 years of age, and his entire life since that time has been spent in this community, having been engaged in farming. For the past fourteen years he was field manager on the Herbert plantation.

Mr. Barry was well known to many people throughout this section and was regarded highly as a farmer and as a citizen. His death is regretted by all who knew him.

Funeral services were held from the parlors of the Eagle Lake Undertaking Company at 2:30 Sunday afternoon, Rev. C. G. Marrion, Episcopal rector, conducting the services. Interment was made in the Lakeside Cemetery.

The pallbearers were L. W. Stiles, E. H. Rodgers, T. W. Mueller, B. J. Carney, H. A. Dromgoole and H. W. Strahan.

Mr. Barry is survived by his wife and stepson, four sisters, Mrs. John Lipps, Anthony, New Mexico; Mrs. Herman Tracy, Austin; Mrs. W. B. Hale, Eagle Lake, and Mrs. Frank Krumptz, Sealy, and two brothers, S. W. Barry of Fort Worth and C. M. Barry of Bellville, who have the sympathy of the people of this community in their sorrow.

Barry, Stacey William "Bill"

Bill Barry Dies Here on Last Saturday

Funeral services were held here on Monday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock from the Mill Funeral Home for Stacey William Barry who passed away at the home of his sister, Mrs. Susie Hale at 5:10 o'clock last Saturday afternoon.

Mr. Barry was born on June 14, 1889 at Meridan, Texas, and came to Eagle Lake with his parents, William David and Elizabeth Barry to make his home in 1900. He served for many years as brakeman for the Santa Fe Railway on the Cane Belt from Sealy to Matagorda, and later worked in that capacity on their main line.

About three years a[g]o he came to Eagle Lake to make his home with his sister, Mrs. Hale, and two years ago suffered a stroke which kept him confined to his home. On last Saturday he suffered another stroke and failed to rally, passing away that afternoon.

Rev. Chas. L. Culpepper, Jr.,of First Baptist Church conducted [t]he funeral services and officiated at the burial in Lakeside Cemetery. A trio of ladies from the Baptist church sang "Asleep in Jesus" and "In The Garden."

Pallbearers were Geo. Kieth, Max Conner, S. O. Boothe, Chas. McLellan, Ernest Seaholm and D. S. Taylor.

Mr. Barry's wife preceded him in death about six years ago. His father and mother and one brother, George also passed away some years ago.

Survivors include four sister, Mrs. Hale, Mrs. F. J. Krampitz of Sealy, Mrs. H. Tracey of Austin, and Mrs. J. O. Lipps, Fountana, California and a brother C. M. Barry of Bellville.

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Bartels, Anton

Columbus, Nov. 7.--The funeral of Mr. Anton Bartels, who died yesterday, was held at the same hour as that of Judge McCormick and was also largely attended. The service was conducted by Rev. Parker of the Baptist church. (Interment in Odd Fellows’ Rest]

Barten, Henry William

Funeral Services for Henry Barten Held Wednesday

Funeral services for Henry William Barten, 87, were held Wednesday afternoon from the family residence near Alleyton, with interment in the Mentz [Zoar] Lutheran cemetery. Columbus Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements and Rev. Leo Simon of Frelsburg officiated.

Mr. Barton died at his home Tuesday morning at 10:30 o'clock. He was the son of Henry and Mary Eckelberg Barton, German immigrants, and was born at Alleyton on July 25, 1856. He was a retired farmer and was affiliated with the Lutheran church and the Sons of Herman.

Besides his widow, Mrs. Louise Barten, he is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Lydia Meyer of Alleyton, and three sons, Herman Barten of Shaws Bend, Edwin Barten of Columbus and Louis Barten of Alleyton, nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

Barten, Herman August

Herman Barten

Funeral services for Herman August Barten, 85, of the Shaw's Bend community were held Tuesday afternoon from St. Paul Lutheran Church in Columbus. Rev. H. L. Anderson, pastor, officiated at the service. Burial was in the Blume's[sic] [Brune Cemetery] Cemetery, Shaw's Bend.

He was born Nov. 25, 1884, the son of Henry and Louise (Meyer) Barten. He was united in marriage with Emma Brune of Shaw's Bend Nov. 11, 1908. Two Children were born to this union, Mrs. Homer (Elsie) Meyer of Bernardo and Mrs. L. P. (Linda) Aurich of Columbus.

Surviving are: his wife, Emma; the two daughters, Mrs. Meyer and Mrs. Aurich; one sister, Mrs. Hugo Meyer of Mentz; 3 grandchildren, David Meyer of Houston, Mrs. Harold Peschel and Mrs. Daniel Kautz of Columbus and 6 great-grandchildren. Two brothers, Edwin and Louis, and one grandson, Homer Ellis Meyer, preceded him in death.

Pallbearers were his nephews, Harry Barten, Reuben Barten, Dennis Meyer, Marvin Hillmer, Thurman Brune and Henry Hillboldt.

Barten, Lillie (Krueger)

Funeral services for Lillie Barten, 86, were held Thursday at St. John's Lutheran Church in New Ulm. Rev. Lynn Rostedt officiated.

Interment was in the Zoar Lutheran Cemetery in Mentz under the direction of the Henneke Funeral Home.

Barten died Tuesday, Oct. 20 at the Sweetbriar Nursing Home In Bellville. She had been in the nursing home for 10 years.

Barten was born in New Ulm Nov. 9, 1894, the daughter of Reinhold Krueger and Ida Newmann.

She married Lewis Barten in Mentz on April 25, 1943. Her husband preceded her in death on March 19, 1955.

She was a lifetime resident of New Ulm and Mentz and belonged to St. John's Lutheran Church.

Pallbearers at the funeral were Emmet Berger, Douglas Lillie, Dennis Meyer, Willie Ruhmann, Arthur Krueger and Ruben Barten.

Barten, Louise Wilhelmine (Meyer)

Funeral services were held at the family residence in Mentz Friday for Mrs. Louise Barten who died early Thursday. Burial was in Mentz Lutheran cemetery, the Rev. G. Wolf of St. Paul’s Lutheran church of Columbus officiating. Arrangements were in charge of Columbus Funeral Home.

Assisting Rev. Wolf in the burial rites were members of the Columbus Lutheran choir, J. Mattern, O. G. Hoegemeyer and Mesdames Wolf, W. J. Litzmann, E. J. Untermeyer and Cornelius Fowler.

Mrs. Barten was born Louise Wilhelmine Meyer, a daughter of John Wilhelm and Maria Find Meyer, at New Ulm on November 30, 1860. She was baptized in 1863 at Frelsburg and was confirmed in the Lutheran church in her youth. On October 28, 1879, she was married to Henry W. Barten who died in 1944.

She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Hugo Meyer, Mentz; three sons, Louis, Mentz; Herman, Shaws Bend, and Edwin, Columbus; a brother Louis Meyer, Alleyton; ten grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers were Harry Barten, Homer Meyer, Lester Aurich, William Ruhmann, William Nelson and Elmer Dennis Meyer.

Barten, Minnie (Stolle)

Funeral services for Minnie Stolle Barten, 97, of Rt. 1, Columbus, were held Wednesday, March 6, from St. Paul Lutheran Church at Columbus, with burial in Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery. Pastor Robert Schlortt officiated.

Mrs. Barten, a resident of River Oaks Nursing Home since November, 1968, died there Saturday, March 2.

Born July 22, 1893, at Ellinger, she was a daughter of Gerhardt and Johanna (Huls) Stolle. She was married to Edwin John Barten on Nov. 11, 1914. He died July 23, 1962. She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, LaVerne and Herbert Graham of Pasadena; two sons and daughter-in-law, Reuben and Lee Barten of Columbus and Harry and Alta Barten of Columbus; nine grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

Pallbearers ere Mano Graham, Noel Barten, Mark Barten, Jamie Wood, Jack Winslow Jr. and John Barten.

Barten, Rhett Blayne

Barton

Rhett was born in Wharton, Texas on January 11, 1979 to John and Bobette Barten. After attending school in Columbus for eleven years Rhett then moved to Colorado and graduated from Pagosa Springs High School in Pagosa Springs, Colorado in 1997. After graduation Rhett moved back to Columbus to go to work for his father in the family business. In 2002 Rhett joined his brother's business, Sand Express, as sales manager.

Rhett was a lover of rock and roll, good times and good food. He will be remembered for his quick wit, sense of humor and hard work, but most of all his sense of love and devotion to all of his family and friends and caring for others.

Rhett is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Harry and Maude Barten, and his maternal grandfather Robert V. Senf Sr.

He is survived by his father and mother John and Bobette Barten; his brothers, Shane Barten, Brandon Barten and wife Jennifer and Todd Barten; sister Kari and husband Dr. Dan Moeller; and three nieces, McKenzie, Miranda and Madalyn Moeller, that he loved and adored more than anything. He is also survived by his maternal grandmother Elizabeth Senf.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, June 16th from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Henneke Funeral Home and services will be held Thursday, June 17, 2004 at 10 a.m. at Henneke Funeral Home in Columbus, Texas with Minister Lynn Wilson officiating. Burial in Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery in Columbus, TX.

Pallbearers scheduled are Chris Archuletta, Randy Ahlschlager, Jim Saner, Kirk Lowe, George Ortolon, Larry Werland, Bill Heffley and Nick Youens.

Rhett's family would like to express their gratitude for the outpouring of love and support from all of his friends. Rhett was blessed with many friends whom he held very close to his heart.

We have lost a beautiful angel that has gone to a better place. Rhett will be forever loved and missed by all.

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Bartz, Ferdinand A.

The death of F. A. Bartz, a well known and popular citizen and businessman of this place for a number of years past, occurred abut 7 o’clock Wednesdar[sic] evening, at the family residence in the western part of the city. Mr. Bartz had been ill for a number of months, and his death was not entirely unexpected. However, he was able to sit up in a chair up to within a short time before his death, hence the end was not expected so quickly. Mr. Bartz moved here from Velasco a number of years ago, engaging in the bottling and restaurant business, which occupations he pursued up to the time of his death. He was a clever, sociable gentleman, honest, a hard worker, and well liked by all who knew him. He was a seafaring man in the early days of his life, visiting many foreign countries, and was perfectly familiar with the country where the present great war is raging, in which he was greatly interested, so much so that he had his good wife read to him daily up to the time of his death, of the occurrences over there. Mr. Bartz was a member of the Woodmen of the World, and will be buried under the auspices of that order at 4:30 this afternoon at the Weimar Masonic cemetery. He leaves a bereaved widow and several children, to whom the heartfelt sympathy of the entire community is extended.

Basham, Dorothy Allen (Munn)

Dorothy Allen Munn Basham, 96, died Monday morning, Feb. 17, in Galveston. Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 20 with Dr. Gayle Grubbs presiding.

Mrs. Basham was born on Sept. 20, 1900 in Weimar, a town her grandfather, Squire D. W. Jackson, founded. Her father, W. C. Munn was a prominent Houston businessman in the early 1900’s and owned the Munn Department Store in downtown Houston. Her mother was Georgia Allen Jackson Munn of Houston.

She was a member of St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church of Houston. Mrs. Basham was active in the old Second Presbyterian Church where she played piano for the primary grade Sunday School.

Mrs. Basham lived the majority of her life in Houston, but moved to Galveston in January of this year.

She was preceded in death by her husband Howard Basham, sisters: Eunice Jackson Munn Bryan, Nell Jackson Munn Keith, Wilma Georgia Munn Smith and Kathleen Douglas Munn, all of Houston.

Survivors include her niece Jacqueline Keith MacDonald of Galveston; Rev. Dr. Gayle Grubbs and husband Jim of Kingwood; and Keith Gudger and wife Karen of Soquel, Calif. Also great-great nieces and nephews Kenneth and Keitha MacDonald, Susan and Eric Grubbs and Ian and Erin Gudger.

The family requests that memorials may be sent to St. Luke’s Presbyterian Church, Houston, or the American Humane Society.

Basquez, George W.

George Basquez, 52, Dies Suddenly, Rites Held Wednesday

Friends in the community learned with great sadness of the death, Tuesday morning, of George W. Basquez of Houston, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. S. C. (Jake) Smothers of this city. Mr. Basquez became ill when he and his wife were visiting in Smothers home during the weekend. He was taken to Eagle Lake Community Hospital but expired at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday at the hospital.

Mr. Basquez, a resident of Houston for 16 years, was born on August 14, 1914, in Lake Charles, La., the son of Capt. Joe G. and Stella Basquez. He was united in marriage with Miss Caroline Smothers in Eagle Lake on January 1st, 1948.

He served in the U. S. Army during World War II and was honorably discharged with the rank of Captain.

Funeral services were held at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 5th, from the chapel of the Mill-Bauer Funeral Home in Eagle Lake with the Rev. Irvin F. A. Kracke, rector of Christ Episcopal Church, officiating. Burial was in the Lakeside Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were: Roy Street, W. A. Mitchum, Karl Stefan, Carnes Weaver of Houston Cal Gertson and Harold Thomas of Eagle Lake.

The family named as honorary pallbearers Fred H. M. Traweek, Crawford Jackson, Dr. Charles L. Leach, Dr. Henry Withers of Houston, Welvin (sic) Blum of Bay City, Marvin Tyler of Altair, E. C. Terrell, Dr. J. R. Laughlin and Boggess of Eagle Lake.

Surviving are: his wife, Mrs. Caroline Basquez; four sisters, Mrs. Leroy Smith of New Orleans, La. Mrs. John Dunwoody of Fort Worth, Mrs. I. Austin Meyer of Wilmington, Delaware, and Mrs. Earl Horton, Jr., of Houston and one brother, J. Gilbert Basquez of Houston.

Bass, Elmira P. (Burgess)

We are sorry to pen the death of Mrs. Myra Bass, which occurred at her home three miles west of here Monday, at 2:30, after an illness of ten days. She was buried at the Clear Creek cemetery, Tuesday evening, by the side of her husband, Rev. J. E. Burk performing the funeral rites. Mrs. Bass was born in Alabama, Nov. 13th, 1827. She united with the Methodist church at the early age of 14, and has lived a consistent member ever since. In 1850 she was married to Mr. Wm. Bass, and moved to Texas, where she has lived up to the time of her death. She was the mother of four children, three of whom have preceded her to the other world, and Mr. C. A. Bass, her youngest child, with whom she lived. We certainly sympathize with him and his family in their bereavement, and commend them to the God their mother worshiped. Ye scribe has known Mrs. Bass from childhood, and always believed her to be a true christian, and we know as she lived so she died.

Bass, Myrtle Elmira

On last Friday afternoon, after a short illness, Myrtle E., the 2-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Asberry Bass, living southeast of Schulenburg, breathed her last. Little Myrtle was the idol of the family, and her death will be deeply regretted by friends, whom the Sticker joins in extending heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved.—Schulenburg Sticker.

Batey, Noah

Noah Batey, a well known colored citizen of this place, died Monday afternoon last of consumption, the funeral taking place the following day. [Place of interment unknown.}

Batla, Johnny A.

Johnny A. Batla, 76, of Bernardo, passed away Nov. 29 at Rice Medical Center in Eagle Lake.

He was born in Altair, Nov. 1, 1928 to John J. and Ora Mae (Kveton) Batla and married Jean Waddell, Nov. 24, 1954. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Columbus as well as a charter member of the Bernardo Volunteer Fire Department.

He is survived by his wife; daughter and son-in-law, Maridee and Billy Corley of Frydek; son, John Dudley Batla of Columbus; sisters, Ora Lee Plengemeyer of Bernardo and Bobbie Jean Boatright of Friendswood; grandchildren, Samantha Draper and husband Ross, James Robert Jordan and Natalie Batla; step-granddaughter, Tracie Corley; and step-great-grandson, Tyler Lezak.

Funeral services were conducted Dec. 2 at Henneke Funeral Home in Columbus with the Rev. John Hunsicker officiating. Interment followed at Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery in Columbus.

Pallbearers were Everett Wright, Joe Waligura, Justin Kennedy, James Stock, Joe Trojacek, David Boatright, Rex Thumann and Steve Mahalitc.

Batla, John J.

Funeral services were held Thursday, June 17, at 4 PM for John J. Batla, 78, of Altair who passed away June 15, in a Wharton hospital after a lengthy illness.

Mr. Batla was born in Cat Spring, April 14, 1893, the son of John and Annie (Schiller) Batla. He attended public school in Garwood and Columbus.

On Dec. 27, 1922, he married Miss Ora Mae Kveton of Cat Spring. He made his home in Altair where he lived for the last 50 years. He was a retired farmer and rancher and a veteran of World War I.

He is survived by his widow, one son, Johnny A. Batla of Bernardo, 2 daughters, Mrs. Oralee Plengemeyer of New Gulf and Mrs. Bobbie Jean Boatright of Miami, Florida; 6 grandchildren, Maridee and John Batla, Debbie, Donna and Diana Plengemeyer and David Boatright.

Pallbearers were J. E. Meismer, Elmo E. Werla, Bill Abell, Marvin Tyler, James Dennis and George Stafford.

Burial was in Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery in Columbus. Services were conducted by Pastor Wm. Feller of Cat Spring.

Batla, Ora Mae (Kveton)

Funeral services for Ora Mae (Kveton) Batla, age 90, of the Bernardo Community were held Monday, February 28, 1994, at 2:00 P.M. at the Henneke Funeral Chapel in Columbus, Texas with Pastor John Hunsicker officiating. Interment was in the Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery in Columbus, Texas.

Ora Mae Batla was born May 3, 1903, in Cat Spring, TX to Albert and Theresa (Sens) Kveton. She attended school at the Bretschneider Public School in Bernardo. On December 27, 1922, she married John J. Batla and they made their home in Altair for forty-eight years, until her husband passed away on June 15, 1971. She then moved to the Bernardo area and lived there for 22 years. She passed away February 25, 1994, in a local area nursing home after a long illness. She was a homemaker.

Survivors are daughters and sons-in-law, Ora Lee and Howard Plengemeyer of Bernardo, TX and Bobbie Jean and Dennis Boatright of Friendswood, TX, son and daughter-in-law Johnny and Jean Batla of Bernardo, TX. Also surviving, sister Elsie Schultz of Sealy, TX and sister-in-law, Lillian Kveton of Bernardo, six grandchildren, Debbie (Plengemeyer) Hubenak, Donna (Plengemeyer) Kennedy, Diana (Plengemeyer) O'Teter, David Boatright, John Batla and Maridee (Batla) Jordan, nine great-grandchildren, Blake and Bart Hubenak, Justin and Bo Kennedy, Steven and Christopher O'Teter, James and Samantha Jordan and Natalie Batla and, also, two nephews and five nieces.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John J. Batla, parents, Albert and Theresa Kveton, sister, Estella Frazier, brothers, Herman, Hugo, Leo and Emmett Kveton all of Bernardo.

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Baar, Blanche

Final Rites for Miss Blanch Baar Held Wednesday

Baar, John P.

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Baar, Leon F.

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Baar, Roxie (Garrett)

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Baar, Shelby T.

Baar, William A.

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Baca, Frank

Mr. Frank Baca

Baca, Laura M. (Kulhanek)

Laura Baca

Baca, Rosina (Koudelka)

Funeral Rites for Mrs. Rosina Baca, 77, Held Friday

Backus, Karl Gerhard

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR KARL BACKUS HELD YESTERDAY Remains of Chesterville Young Man Who Died In Oregon Arrived Late Wednesday.

Baer, Cecil Albert Jr.

Funeral Friday For Dr. C. A. Baer, Burial to Be Here

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Bahm, Elvine (Schiurring)

Bahm

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Bankston, Deborah Kay (Poenitzsch)

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