Colorado County Obituaries

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Faber, Augusta Columbus Citizen: Mrs. Augusta Faber died at the residence of Mr. W. A. Obenhaus in this city yesterday morning. She was a native of Germany, but for twenty years a resident of the United States, most of the time of Columbus. [Place of interment unknown] Weimar Mercury, November 4, 1893 Faber, Damon Charles Funeral Services For Damon Faber To Be Tomorrow Damon Charles Faber, 32, of Pasadena, son of Mrs. Annie Faber, died in a Pasadena hospital at 1:30 a. m. Thurday. He was born in Eagle Lake May 2, 1910 and had been in the employ of the Champion Paper and Fibre Company of Pasadena as a chemical engineer for the past five years. The remains were brought to Eagle Lake and services will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday from the Presbyterian Church. Interment will be made in Lakeside Cemetery. Sincere sorrow is expressed by many friends here over the passing of Mr. Faber. Eagle Lake Headlight, June 26, 1942   Faber, Ernst August William Frederick Ernst Faber, Citizen Of Eagle Lake for Nearly Fifty Years Buried At Lakeside Yesterday Born In Germany And Came To America At Age Of Seven Years Settling At Columbus, Coming Here In Young Manhood Mr. Ernst August Faber, 71 years of age, an old citizen of Eagle Lake, passed away at his home in this city shortly after noon Wednesday, following a long illness. Mr. Faber was born in Luxenwald, Germany, on November 9th, seventy-one years ago, and with his family came to Texas when he was seven years of age, the family settling at Columbus when Alleyton was the western terminal of the Southern Pacific railroad. His parents died in his early youth, and he is the last of the original Faber family that came over from Germany. His two brothers, Herman and George, and two sisters, Betty, who became Mrs. Obenhaus and Mary, who became Mrs. Nicholis, both having married at Columbus, preceded him in death. Mr. Faber came to Eagle Lake from Columbus when he was a young man, having for some time worked as a clerk in the general store of J. W. McCarty, at the same time that O. S. Gibson, who recently passed away at Houston, was connected with the same business. Later he went with the old-time Eagle Lake firm of Vineyard & Walker as a clerk, and for some time remained with the Frank Stephens Company when that firm took over the Vineyard & Walker business. Later, and for many years, he was connected with the store at Eldridge, which was under the firm name of Faber Mercantile Company, and in later years conducted the mercantile store of H. Matthews & Vogelsang at Matthews until the death of Mr. Matthews some four years ago when the business was discontinued. Mr. Faber was married in Eagle Lake to Miss Annie Perkins, who with two daughters and two sons, B. H. Faber of Liberty; Misses Beatrice and Ernest, and Damon Faber survive him. Damon, the youngest son, is a student at the A. & M. College. Mr. Faber was a quiet, pleasant and useful citizen and up to a few years ago, when his health failed, was an active man for his age. He had been confined to his home with illness for a number of months. He enjoyed the friendship, confidence and esteem of all who knew him, and at no time during his long life among us have we ever heard a word of him ill spoken. Funeral services were conducted at the home at 4 o’clock Thursday afternoon, Rev. N. G. Ozment, the local Methodist pastor conducting the services. Interment was made in the Lakeside Cemetery. Active pallbearers were G. W. Keith, S.O. Boothe, Ben Ahlers, Dr. P. T. Gordon, Dr. Otto Rogers and J. E. Truitt. Honorary pallbearers named were Hayes Stephens, B. L. Vineyard, S. O. McCarty, G. B. Skelton, Bruce McCarty, M. O. Calvert, Dr. L. C. Wozencraft, Geo. H. Heck, W. W. Little, A. L. Wahrmund, Judge W. S. Strickland, Vic Engelhard, and W. Y. Westmoreland of this city; O. A. Zumwalt, S. K. Seymour, Dr., and S. A. Harbert of Columbus; John H. Brooks of Weimar and Chas. Davis, formerly of Eldridge, who is now making his home at Corpus Christi. Eagle Lake Headlight, April 15, 1933 Transcribed by Judy Talkington Photo courtesy Ernest Mae Seaholm   Faber, George The killing of Mr. Geo. Faber at Waelder on Monday morning last—particulars of which are published elsewhere—was sadly and sorrowfully received. George was a young man with many generous and noble traits of character, and universally esteemed by those knowing him best. HIs remains were yesterday laid to rest in the presence of quite a number of our citizens in the City Cemetery, Rev. H. C. Howard officiating. Our sincere condolence is offered his bereaved relatives. Colorado Citizen, June 28, 1883, page 3 Fatal Accident at Waelder The Killing of Mr. Geo. Faber, of this place--Carelessness of a Negro Brakeman--Particulars of Accident (Special Correspondence of the CITIZEN.) Waelder, Texas, June 26. Editor Citizen: A serious and sad accident occurred this morning at this station, causing the wreck of a freight train and locomotive of passenger train, and sudden death of a fireman. Some time before the west-bound passenger or mixed train (due at this station at 3:45) was due, a freight train containing a number of flat-cars, going east, pulled into the station and backed on the side track to wait for the mixed passenger to pass. Soon after this train backed in, a special going east went by, and the negro brakesman who held the switch key, thinking, probably, that this was the train his freight was waiting for, went back to the switch stand to open the switch for his train to pass out on the main track. It is supposed that he opened the switch, and as his train did not come out, he went to sleep, leaving the switch open, so that when the passenger train approached the station, instead of following the main track, it entered the sidetrack, too late for the engineer to discover and avert the danger. Geo. Faber, (fireman of the freight,) while his train was lying on the side-track waiting for the passenger to pass, went back of his engine and lay down to sleep on one of the flat-cars. After the collision, he was found dead on the flat, with another flat on top of him. It is probable that after going to sleep on the flat, he never woke again. He was but slightly disfigured—some bruises about the head and side. The jury are now holding an inquest on the body. Colorado Citizen, June 28, 1883, page 2   Fahrenthold (Browse all obits with Fahrenthold surname)   Falardeau. Theodora 89-Year-Old Woman Of Rock Island Found Dead in Home Funeral services were held Tuesday morning in Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Eagle Lake for Miss Theodora Falardeau, aged 89, who was found dead in her home Sunday morning by Mr. and Mrs. Ed Burda. The Rev. A. W. Didner officiated and burial was in Lakeside cemetery of Eagle Lake. It was the custom of the Burdas to take Miss Falardeau to church in Eagle Lake each Sunday morning. They went by for her Sunday but could not find her, so after church they investigated and found her body. Miss Falardeau came to Rock Island from San Antonio 20 years ago. She was originally from Michigan. A niece, the late Mrs. Paul Lowe, once lived in Rock Island, but whereabouts of most of her relatives is unknown. One nephew from San Antonio, whose name could not be learned, was present for the services. Miss Falardeau had gotten about well for her age up to the time of her death. Colorado County Citizen, November 27, 1958, page 1   Falcon, Rafaelito - Ralph Falcon Funeral services for Ralph Falcon. age 3, were held January 14 at Henneke Funeral Home with Reverend Brian Crookes officiating. Burial was in St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery in Columbus. Ralph was born August 6, 1981 in Bellville to Wanda Candelaria Falcon and Thomas Falcon. Ralph was a member of the Catholic Church. Survivors include his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Falcon; one brother. Thomas Falcon. Jr. of Columbus; grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Rafael landetaria[sic] of Elizabeth, N. J. and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Falcon, also of Elizabeth. Pallbearers included Richard Falcon, Norberto Rodriguez, Ralph Candelaria and Alfred Falcon. Colorado County Citizen, January 17, 1985, page 2   Faldyn, Joseph Jimmie Jr. Faldyn Joe Faldyn Jr., 73, a lifetime resident of Frelsburg, passed away Oct. 27 at River Oaks Health Care Center. He was born March 4, 1932 to Joseph Jimmie Faldyn Sr. and Mary Zatopek. He married Virginia Halfmann Faldyn Oct. 5, 1958 and worked as a machinist for Daniel Industries. He served in the U.S. Army and was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Isabel Faldyn; and brothers, George Faldyn and Wilbert Faldyn. He is survived by his wife; daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Larry Roberts, of Katy, and Rhonda and Mike Sadler, of Katy; sons and daughters-in-law, Arthur and Wanda Faldyn, of Frelsburg and Russell and Cindie Faldyn, of Katy; sisters, Georgia Belota, of Plum, Vlasta Vaclavik, of Plum and Lillian Zapalac, of Ellinger; brothers, Allen Faldyn, of La Grange, Johnny Faldyn, of Smithville, Jerry Faldyn of Columbus and Edward Faldyn, of Columbus; special caregiver, Ernestine Evanicky, of Frelsburg; and grandchildren, Lindsey Roberts, Landon Roberts, Damon Faldyn, Matthew Faldyn, Kourtney Faldyn, Shawn Faldyn, Makayla Faldyn and Allyson Sadler. Funeral services were Oct. 31 at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Frelsburg with Father Wayne Flagg officiating. Interment followed at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery in Frelsburg. Pallbearers were Stephen Vasek, John Huebel, Damon Faldyn, Shawn Faldyn, Matthew Faldyn and Landon Roberts. Colorado County Citizen, November 9, 2005 Courtesy of The Citizen   Falke, Adolph H. Last Rites for Adolph H. Falke, 80, Held Friday Funeral services for Adolph H. Falke, who would have been 81 years old in June, were held last Friday afternoon from Hubbard Funeral Home with Rev. C. Emigholz officiating. Interment was in Weimar Masonic Cemetery. Mr. Falke died at 12:45 o’clock Wednesday afternoon, April 23, at Youens Hospital, where he had been a patient for five days. In ill health since last November, his death was caused by coronary thrombosis. Born June 9,, 1871, at Brenham, he moved to this area as a child. He married Miss Albina Pudich at Weimar October 7, 1893, and that same year they moved to Taylor. The returned to the Dubina community in 1902, and that had been his home ever since. Mrs. Falke preceded her husband in death October 12, 1932. Mr. Falke was a farmer and carpenter before retiring in 1940; after retiring he made his home with his son, Adolph R. Falke. He was the son of the late Lawrence and Louise Gansky Falke. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Oswald (Lillie) Leidolf of Weimar and Miss Annie Falke of Schulenburg; two sons, Gus and Adolph R. both of Weimar; a brothers, Paul, of Schulenburg; a sister, Mrs. Alvina Thiel of Austin and two granddaughters, Joyce Falke of Yorktown and Eileen Falke of Weimar. A daughter, Lavine, died in 1907 at the age of 9. Pallbearers at the funeral were Robert Falke, Willie Falke, Louis Falke, Henry Reimers, Joe Barton and Oswald Heinrich. Weimar Mercury, May 2, 1952, page 1   Falke, Albina (Pudich) Dearly Beloved Lady Is Claimed By Death As briefly mentioned in last Issue of the Mercury, Mrs. Albina Falke, beloved wife of Mr. Adolph Falke of the Dubina section, passed away at a San Antonio hospital Wednesday morning of last week. She had been taken there the previous day, and was about to be placed on the operating table, as we understand it, when she suddenly expired. The remains were tenderly prepared for burial and were brought hack to the family home that night. On Friday afternoon the funeral took place at the Weimar Masonic Cemetery, with Rev. Paul Piepenbrok of Schulenburg officiating in a tender burial service. The pall bearers were Messrs. Henry J. Laas, Fred Billeck, Sr., F. F. Anders, Rudolf Mozisek, Fred Ripper and Emil Barta. Mrs. Albina Falke was born at Zabrechu, Czecho-Slovakia Feb. 26, 1875. She was a daughter of John and Mary Pudich. She came to America with her parents in the year 1882. As she grew, to young womanhood she was united in marriage to the husband of her choice, Mrs. Adolph H. Falke. To this union five children were born: Mrs. Lillie Leidolf, Gustav C. Falke, Miss Annie Falke and Adolph Falke, Jr. One daughter, Lavine, died at the age of 9 years, in 1907. She is also survived by her aged mother, Mrs. Mary Pudich; two sisters, Mrs. Frances Barton, living near Weimar, and Mrs. Mary Marek of Sublime; one brother, John Pudich of near Weimar, and one grandchild, Joyce Katherine Falke. After marriage Mr. and Mrs. Falke moved to the Taylor section, where they lived for ten years. They then moved back to this section and resided in and around Dubina up to the time of her death. At the of death Mrs. Falke was 51 years, 7 months and 18 days old. Mrs. Falke was a lady of many excellent qualities. Kind hearted, generous, thoughtful 'of those about her, devoted to her husband, family and friends, as good a neighbor as anyone could desire, in her passing all feel that they have indeed sustained an Irreparable lost May God. in His infinite wisdom and goodness, be merciful to her bereaved ones is our Sincere wish. They have our heartfelt sympathy. Weimar Mercury, October 21, 1932, page 1   Falke, Alvina Helen (Hurta) Alvina Falke Funeral Service Held May 26 Funeral services were held for Alvina Helen Hurta Falke, 98, May 26 in the United Church of Christ, with Rev. Norman Sirnic officiating. Burial was in the Weimar Masonic Cemetery. Her death occurred in the Colorado-Fayette Medical Center, May 24 after a short illness. Mrs. Falke was a lifetime resident of the Weimar area; a member of the United Church of Christ and the Dorcas Circle. She was born Nov. 6, 1899 to Joseph and Katherine Volcik Hurta in the Bila Hora Community, Lavaca County. The family later moved to Oakland, and she attended school there. Alvina married Gus Falke, Dec 22, 1920. She was a housewife spending her youth and married life on a firm. After the death of her husband she moved into Weimar. Surviving Mrs. Falke is a daughter, Joyce Sanders; a granddaughter, Rebecca Golson and her husband Stephen; a great-grandson, Grant Thomas Golson and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding Mrs. Falke in death were her parents, her husband; grandson, Mark Sanders; son-in-law, Wilbur Sanders; brother, Charles Hurta; sisters, Theresa Fojt and Emma Fojt. Pallbearers at the funeral were: Thomas Falke, Joe Hurta, James Fojt, Albin Fojt, Ewald Friedrich Sr., and Daniel Ulbricht. The Weimar Mercury, June 4, 1998 Transcribed by Jennie Muggli   Falke, Annie R. Annie R. Falke Funeral Held Here Sept. 11 Funeral services for Miss Annie R. Falke, 80 of Weimar were held Saturday, Sept. 11, from Hubbard Funeral Chapel with burial in Masonic Cemetery. Rev. D. L. R. McDougle officiated. Miss Falke died Thursday, Sept. 9, in St. Luke's Hospital, Houston. Born March 25, 1896, at Taylor, she was a daughter of Adolph and Albina (Pudich) Falke. She was five years old when she and her parents moved to Dubina. In 1940 she moved to Schulenburg and in 1960 she retired and moved to Weimar, where she lived alone until her death. Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Oswald (Lillie) Leidolf and one brother, Adolph Falke, both of Weimar; two nieces, Mrs. Wilbur Sanders of Weimar and Mrs. James J. Piwetz, Jr. of Andrews; one nephew, Thomas W. Falke of Austin; and a great-nephew and a great-niece, Mark and Rebecca Sanders of Weimar. Preceding her in death were a brother, Gus C. Falke, and a sister, Layene. Pallbearers were Thomas Falke, Wilbur Sanders, Joe Dusek, Emil Barton, Willie Holub, and John Hajovsky. Weimar Mercury, September 16, 1979   Falke, Gus C. Gus Falke Funeral Held Here Sept. 3 Funeral services for Gus C. Falke, 80, were held Wednesday afternoon, Sept 3, from Weimar United Church of Christ with burial in the Masonic Cemetery. Rev. D. L. R. McDougle officiated. Mr. Falke died early Tuesday morning, Sept 2, in Youens Memorial Hospital. He had been in failing health the past four years. He had lived in this area most of his life. Born December 25, 1894, at Taylor, he was the son of Adolph and Albina (Pudich) Falke. The family moved to Dubina when he was a boy . He served in the Medical Branch of the army in World War I, including overseas service. Mr. Falke married Alvina Hurta of Oakland on December 22, 1920. He was a farmer and carpenter all his life here. He was a member of the United Church of Christ and the American Legion. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Alvina Falke; one daughter, Mrs. Wilbur Sanders and two grandchildren, Mark and Rebecca Sanders of Weimar; one brother, Adolph Falke of Weimar, and two sisters, Mrs. Lillie Leidolf and Miss Annie Falke, also of Weimar. A sister, Lavina Falke, preceded him in death. Serving as pallbearers were Oscar Leppin, Henry Poppe, James Fojt, Charles Hurta, Louis Falke, Joe Dusek, Emil Bartos, and Charles Edwards. Honorary pallbearers were all members of American Legion Post 259. Weimar Mercury, September 11, 1975   Falwell, Charlotte R. (Little) Death of an Estimable lady Thursday of last week the spirit of life left its tenement of clay and joined the innumerable throng of loved ones gone on before. Thus passed Mrs. C. R. Falwell, one of this city's most estimable and beloved ladies, one who had spent practically a lifetime among our people, and who was known far and wide for her many estimable traits of character. The funeral took place Friday afternoon in the presence of a large throng of mourning relatives and friends, Rev. J. C. Wilson, Methodist pastor and, officiating. Active pallbearers at Mrs. Falwell's funeral were M. H. Fulford, W. P. Ammann, Charles Ammann, H. Brasher Jr., Felix Melor and G. W. Shaver. Honorary pallbearers were as follows: J. J. Armstrong Sr., W. P. Watson, W. W. Williams, T. A. Hill, P. J. Shaver, W. S. Shaver, F. W. Koltermann and Will F. Miller of Houston. Mrs. Falwell, nee Little, was born near Nashville, Tenn., May 16, 1836, and was slightly over 88 years old at the time of her death. Few indeed of us will ever live to attain such a ripe old age! She came to Texas in 1858, when our state was a comparative wilderness, and endured all the hardships and privations incident to early life in our state. Practically all her life from that time on was spent in Colorado County. The family lived on a farm in the Clear Creek section for many years, and here this good woman raised a family of good boys and girls, who were ever a comfort and pleasure to her. At the time of here death, she had been a widow for 42 years. Mrs. Falwell leaves two sons, Jack and Tom, and two daughters, Mrs. Wm. Jordan of Wilmar, Ark., and Mrs. Jno. Armstrong Jr., of this city. She also has four brothers living. She joined the church at the age of 15, and for 73 years had lived a consistent, Christian life. At all times she was cheerful, neighborly, self-reliant, religious, and ready to go and meet her loved ones gone on before, whenever the Master called her. Mrs. Falwell was truly a good woman in every sense of the term. Her death is deeply and sincerely deplored. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to her bereaved ones. The Weimar Mercury, July 18, 1924 Transcribed by Dennis Boatright   Falwell, John Weimar Local Matters Our neighbor, John Falwell, who was reported sick in last Items, quietly passed away last Saturday evening, and was laid away in the Odd Fellows Rest, Sunday at 3 o’clock, :P M., there to await the “last summons.” Mr. F. was a consistent member of the M. E. Church. He leaves a sorrowing wife and a large family of children to mourn his loss. May the grace of God sustain the widow and orphans in the hour of sorrow and bereavement. Colorado Citizen, March 1, 1883   Falwell, John E. This community was again shadowed in gloom this week over the death of Mr. John E. Falwell, which sad event occurred Monday afternoon at 2:25 o’clock. Mr. Falwell was taken sick some eight weeks ago with typhoid pneumonia, and all was done that medical science and attention could do, but to no avail. It was the call of the Master, and he expressed a perfect willingness to go. He was in his 28th year--a young man whose qualities of heart and mind had endeared him to his many friends, and by whom he will be sadly missed. He was buried in the family lot at the Odd Fellows’ cemetery Tuesday afternoon, under the auspices of Weimar lodge No 201, I.O.O.F., and the Weimar fire department, of which organization he was a member. A large number of relatives and friends of the deceased followed the remains to their last resting place. Our deepest sympathy is extended the bereaved mother, sisters, brothers and other relatives. Weimar Mercury, December 21, 1889   Faner, unknown KILLING AT BERNARD STATION.--In a difficulty at Bernard station last Friday between Todd Fitzgerald and ______Faner, brothers-in-law, the latter was killed, and the former seriously, though not dangerously wounded. We were unable to learn full particulars, farther than that it was the result of a family feud. [Place of interment unknown] Colorado Citizen, December 9, 1886   Fanning, Ira A. Mr. Ira A. Fanning of Clodin, Fort Bend county, Texas, died at the home of Mr. Mack Garrett near Osage at 3:30 o'clock Wednesday morning, August 3, of that dreaded disease, consumption. He had been a sufferer for several months, and was traveling overland in the hopes of being benefited. He left a wife and mother, two sisters and three brothers to mourn his untimely death. He was 26 years, 7 months and 19 days old at the time of his death. The interment took place at Osage cemetery at 5 o'clock Wednesday afternoon. The Mercury's sincere sympathy is extended the bereaved family. Weimar Mercury, August 5. 1898 From files of Dorothy Albrecht   Farek, LaVerne (Guthmann) Farek LaVene Farek, 82, of Columbus, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and aunt passed into the loving arms of our Lord, on January 30. She left this world as peacefully as she entered after a beautiful life of motherhood, service, and profound friendship to every person with whom she came in contact. Her job in life was her family, and her most treasured times were spent surrounded by all of them in her home enjoying her famous pies and Southern cooking. We grieve for our loss but we are comforted by our belief that she is resting in eternal peace. Her life began on June 29, 1924 in New Ulm, the daughter of Emil and Valerie Wavra Guthmann. She was united in marriage to Ben Farek on June 11, 1950. First and foremost, she embraced her role as mother and homemaker, but she also used her sense of style to manage Magnolia Fashions for 10 years in Columbus. She was an active member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Columbus, belonging to the Catholic Daughters and a Bible Study group. She had a knack for gardening, and was a member of the Garden Club where she was recently made an honorium member. She also was a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the V.F.W., and until the last few years she participated in their fund raising activities. She was a member of the Magnolia Homes Tour, serving as a docent. She always enjoyed a good game of cards or dominoes. She was preceded in death by her parents, and daughter, Phyllis, who was killed tragically on March 11, 1972. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Ben Farek. Also, her daughters, Judy Quick and husband Jonathan of Huntington Beach, California, and Kathy Gabel and husband Frank of Cincinnati, Ohio. She has two granddaughters, Elyse and Natalie Gabel. She is also survived by her sister, Elvira Orsak of Pearland, and brothers Henry Guthmann of New Ulm, and Frank Lesikar of Columbus. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 3, 2007 at Henneke Funeral Home with Father Dan Kahlich and Deacon Bennie Holesovsky officiating. Interment followed at St. Anthony's Catholic Cemetery in Columbus. Pallbearers were Gary Guthmann, Elton Lesikar, Dale Orsak, Roland Gassmann, Vic Hyek, Ed Krenek, Thomas Wostarek, and Joey Barten. Manual Schneider served as honorary pallbearer. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you for the loving care she received from Delores Horndt, Bernice Kollaja, Dorothy Poncik and Eunice Bratcher. There will be a void in each of us who knew and loved LaVene. We were blessed to have had her for 82 years. Now, Our Lord has plans for her in Heaven. Memorials may be given to St. Anthony's Catholic Church of Columbus or to the Greater Houston Chapter of the ALS Association, P.O. Box 271561, Houston, Texas 77277. Colorado County Citizen, February 7, 2007 Courtesy The Citizen   Farek, Phyllis Ann Columbus Girl Killed in Crash Phyllis Farek, 16, a Columbus High School sophomore, was killed and Janet Koehl, 16, a classmate was critically injured early Saturday in a traffic accident south of Weimar. The post-midnight tragedy, the second of a similar nature to strike Columbus in less than 45 days, occurred on F.M.155 about 4.5 miles south of Weimar following a dance at New Bielau. The highway patrol said the 2 girls were struck by a car driven by Ruben Lewis Hoehne, son of the chief of police at La Grange. Hoehne had driven up on another accident that had occurred a few minutes earlier involving 4 vehicles in a chain-reaction stop. Were Passengers Miss Farek, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benny Farek, and Miss Koehl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Koehl of Alleyton, were passengers in one of the cars involved in the earlier collision. There were conflicting stories even among the witnesses who were there, about what happened, and the highway patrol said its investigation of the tragedy is continuing. According to one witness, the accident scene "looked like an automobile junk-yard with a lot of people standing around." "It was a great big mess," said another. As near as can be determined by the highway patrol here is what happened. A car driven by J. B. Rogers, 17 of New Ulm, either slowed down or stopped because of a car in front of him causing a chain-reaction smashup involving 4 cars proceeding north behind him. The other cars were driven by R. L. Menke, 16, of Cat Spring; Chester Brian Naumann, 18, of Columbus, and Julius Edward Bartek, 24, of Weimar. Go Off Road The vehicles driven by Rogers and Naumann went off the road into a ditch on the right, and the vehicle driven by Bartek went off the road into a ditch on the left. The vehicle driven by Menke remained on the highway. The drivers and their 8 passengers got out to survey the wreckage. A few minutes later Hoehne's car drove up on the accident, striking the 2 Columbus girls who were standing on the highway. Hoehne, the highway patrol said, did not see the wreckage or the people until it was too late to stop. His car left skid marks, but the vehicle itself, its front splattered with blood, never left the roadway. Lights Knocked Out Highway Patrolman Alton Adcock said the rear lights on the vehicles in the first crash had been knocked out in the chain-reaction stop. He said the only light on the highway was a flashlight one of the passengers was using to signal oncoming traffic. Highway Patrol Sgt. Gilbert Kiel said no major traffic charges are contemplated, although some minor traffic citations may be issued in connection with the first crash. The highway patrol said 3 pedestrians were struck by the Hoehne car; Miss Farek, Miss Koehl and Clarence Noska 16, of Columbus. Noska suffered minor bruises and abrasions. Four Passengers Miss Farek and Miss Koehl, along with Renee Duncan, 16, and Cindy Calhoun, 16 both of Columbus were passengers in Naumann's car. Noska and Howard Hayek, 16, of Columbus were riding with Rogers. John David Brown, 19 of Columbus was a passenger in Menke's car, and Bartek apparently was alone in his vehicle. Riding with Hoehne were Donna Halek, 16, Debbie Knebel, 17 and Larry Ulbrich, 19 all of Weimar. The highway patrol said all of the youths had been to a dance at New Bielau and were returning home after the dance had ended. Regular Patrol Kiel said the highway patrol has one patrol car assigned to the road on dance nights, but the car happened to be at the other end of the highway when the first accident happened. A passerby reported the first accident to Adcock and his partner, Ray Scholton, the investigating officer. The second accident happened while the 2 patrolmen were enroute to the scene. Miss Farek died at the scene. Miss Koehl was picked up by a Henneke Funeral Home ambulance and later hospitalized at Methodist Hospital in Houston where her condition at noon Wednesday was reported by the hospital authorities as critical. The fatal accident rocked Columbus, coming only 45 days after a similar tragedy Jan. 31 that took the lives of Johnny Rutta 17, and his sister, Linda, 16, in a2-car crash 4 miles south of Columbus on S.H. 71. Five County Fatalities The latest fatality is the fifth in Colorado County this year, 3 of them involving Columbus High School students. Funeral services for Miss Farek were held at St. Anthony's Catholic Church at 9:30 a.m. Monday, with Father Patrick Palmer officiating. Interment was in St Anthony's Catholic Cemetery. A Christian Wake was at 7 p.m. Sunday at Henneke Funeral Home. Miss Farek was a member of the Columbus High School band, the Spanish Club, the Young Americans, Future Teachers of America, and the stage band. She was reporter for the sophomore class and taught a religion class at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Survivors include her parents; 2 sisters, Judy Kristynik of Huntsville and Kathy Farek of Columbus. Pallbearers were Mark Jensen, John Seymour, Tom Rau, Gregory Mikeska, Clayton Adams and Chester Naumann. Colorado County Citizen, March 16, 1972 Transcribed by Judy Talkington   Farley, Louisa C. Mrs. Farley, mother of the late lamented Frank Farley who was downed last May in Lavaca county, and of Mrs. John Mullen of Oakland, died at the home of her daughter Thursday morning at 2 o’clock, and was buried in the Weimar cemetery yesterday at 10 o’clock. Mrs. Farley was in her 84 year and during her latter days was a great sufferer, being confined to her bed over ten years. Weimar Mercury, August 30, 1902   Farmer, Jesse P. Our town and our community was saddened when the news spread on last Monday afternoon that Jesse Farmer was dead. His death was due to pneumonia following an attack of influenza. He was only ill about ten days. Jesse, as he was familiarly known to all of his friends, was one of the best men we have ever known. He was so good natured, so jolly and always of such a happy frame of mind that he won for himself a wide circle of friends. Jesse P. Farmer was born in Columbus, Texas, August 2nd, 1876 and was married to Miss Bettie Lowrey Sept. 3rd, 1905[1900]. Two children; Jessie and Lyle blessing the union. He was a valuable employee of the Southern Pacific railroad and has made his home in Glidden for the past sixteen years. He was a good citizen, a most faithful husband and father, was honest, upright and respected by all. He leaves a wife, two children, three sisters, two brothers and a host of friends to mourn his loss. To those to whom his life was devoted it is hard to say a word of comfort yet a star of hope illuminates the night of their sorrow for he was a good chiristian and died happy in the security of his love and salvation The same thought that brightened his dying hours, thought that every night of death is followed by a morning of resurrection, is the comfort of those left behind. The blessed doctrine of the resurrection throws a halo over every Christians headstone and makes each grave an open gate leading into glory, for after all Death is but a path that must be trod, If man would ever pass to God. His remains were committed to earth in the Odd Fellows Rest Tuesday afternoon under the auspices of the Masonic Lodge. Rev, Stack of Weimar and Rev. J. B. Marshall of Columbus officiating at the residence. Colorado Citizen, November 1, 1918   Farmer, Lena (Boedeker) DEATH OF MRS. LENA FARMER It was a great shock to the many fiends of the family when news was received in Columbus last Sunday that Mrs. Farmer was dead. Mrs. Farmer was born in Columbus and had lived here all of her life, but for the past six or eight months had been visiting her children in Houston and Palacios, and at the time of her death was at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Tom Brandon, at Palacios. She had not been in the best of health for some months, but was not confined to her bed, and apparently was feeling very well last Sunday but shortly after eating dinner she started across the room and fell, and in a few moments was dead, The body was brought to Columbus Tuesday for burial and was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Tom Brandon of Palacios, Mr. and Ms. Henry Farmer, and Miss Myrtle Farmer of Houston, also a number of other relatives and friends. Services were held at the family home Tuesday afternoon at 4:30, and interment was in the City cemetery, Rev. C. P. P.[sic] Morgan officiating. Colorado Citizen, March 14, 1919, page 1 MEMORIAL Our hearts were grieved when the message came that Mrs. Lena Farmer had died suddenly in Palacios at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Tom Brandon. Mrs. Farmer had lived all her life in Columbus, and her friends were numbered by her acquaintances. Miss Lena Boediker[sic] was born in Columbus, Sept. 15th., 1863, and died in Palacios march[sic] 9th, 1919. She was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Boediker. Her mother died when Mrs. Farmer was a child. Her father died after her marriage. He was for many years a trusted and faithful Treasurer of Colorado County. She was married to Robert Edward Farmer, a lawyer and a native of Columbus, who died several years ago. One son and two daughters came to bless this union. Mrs. Farmer was naturally endowed with a cheerful and lovable disposition, and seemed happiest when making others happy around her. Loving and tender in friendship, she was always ready with words of comfort and encouragement, where needed. She was of a retiring nature, and her true worth was most appreciated by those who knew her well in her home. She gave her heart to God and united with the Methodist Church, and was a loved and devoted member of that church when she died. We shall miss her sweet face and form in her accustomed place in church. Her christian life will be to her children a sweet legacy, like a star of hope ever pointing them to the haven of rest, and her influence will remain as a sweet perfume to bless and encourage them. She leaves three children, Mrs. Tom Brandon of Palacios, Henry and Myrtle Farmer of Houston, one grand-son, Tom Brandon, Jr. and one brother, Charles Boediker of Houston, besides other relatives and friends whose sympathy and tears are mingled with her loved ones in their grief. She was buried in Columbus in the City Cemetery, Tuesday, March 11, 1919. The remains was accompanied to Columbus by her children, brother and grand-son, and other friends. The large gathering of friends at her home and at the cemetery, the flower covered mound told of love for her. We shall meet her when the night is past, and day dawns in the land of God. The services were conducted by Rev. C. P. Morgan of the Methodist church. The pall bearers were Messrs. Albert Hahn, Alex McCormick, Chriss Grobe, C. K. Quinn, Will Wirtz and John Hastedt. A Friend Colorado Citizen, March 21, 1919, page 1   Farmer, Mahala Elizabeth (Daniels) With the death of Mrs. Mahala Farmer, (nee Daniels) which occurred at the family residence last Tuesday, (Feb 7, 1899), there passed away an old and respected citizen of Columbus. She had an attack of la grippe, from which she recovered, but unfortunately relapsed, and tenderest care and best medical aid failed to relieve her. Mrs. Farmer was born in Wilson, Edgecombe county, N. C., Feb 5, 1836; was married to Mr. Pharoah Farmer in 1854; immigrated to Texas in 1857, and has resided in Columbus over 40 years. She was not a member of any church, but her pronounced Christian principles and life of close adherence to religious works, her moral precept and example were well known and admired by her intimate friends. She was the mother of fourteen children, seven of whom -- Mrs. Sallie A. Cousins, Mrs. Indella Wilson, Miss Lula, Messrs. Robert E., George L., Thomas S. and Jesse P. Farmer -- survive her, and mourn her irreparable loss. Her remains were interred in the city cemetery yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock, in the presence of many sorrowing friends. To the stricken relatives and friends the CITIZEN tenders sorrowful condolence. Colorado County Citizen February 9, 1899 Transcribed by Dennis Boatright   Farmer, Pharoah Luke Old Citizen Dead Wednesday night, March 8th, 1911, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Sallie Cousins, P. Farmer died of heart failure; after suffering acutely for only two or three days. Mr. Farmer was one of the oldest and most respected citizens of Columbus. He was born in Wilson, N. C., Feb. 23rd, 1830, being a little past 81 years old. He moved to Lavaca county 55 yeas ago, lived rhere one year, then moved to Columbus and has lived here ever since. He was married 57 years ago to Miss Mahala Daniels, who has been dead about 12 years. There are seven children living, Mrs. Sallie Cousins of Columbus, Mrs. Geo. H. Wilson of Houston, Ms. Lela Coleman of Bay City, R. E., Geo., Thomas and Jesse Farmer. He was one of he oldest members of Caledonia Lodge A.F.&A.M., the funeral and burial being conducted by the Masons. The funeral was conducted from the residence of Mrs. Sallie Cousins and the body was interred in the City Cemetery. Thus passes away one of the old land marks, and one who commanded the respect and veneraioin of the whole community.--Colorado Citizen Weimar Mercury, March 17, 1911, page 1   Farrow, Sarah M. (Dancy) Sarah M. ‘Madea’ Dancy Farrow March 15, 1913 - June 18, 2004 Sarah M. “Madea” Dancy Farrow passed away Friday, June 18, 2004. She was born March 15, 1913 in Colorado County to Daniel and Alberta Dancy, the 13th of 14 children. Sarah attended school in Vox Populi. She confessed Christ at an early age and united with the South Point Baptist Church where she was a faithful member until her health failed. She united in Holy Matrimony to Gus Farrow on March 25, 1936. To this union, no children were born. They adopted and raised a baby girl, Angel L. Farrow, who they loved very much. Preceded in death by her parents; a niece who was raised as a daughter, Earma Jean Farrow Lee; six brothers, Elvy, Whidly, Golden, Martin, Ben and Lawrence; and six sisters, Myrtle, Georgia, Pearl, Mary, Martha and Bertha; survivors include a loving husband of 68 years, Gus Farrow of Columbus; a devoted daughter, Angel L. Farrow of Houston; a brother, Jerry Dancy of Garwood and other family members and friends. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 26, from South Point Baptist Church in Garwood with Rev. Obie Rhodes, master of ceremony. Interment followed in Williams Paradise Cemetery in Vox Populi. Arrangements were entrusted to Ben Davis Funeral Home in Columbus. Pallbearers were nephews, family and friends. Honorary pallbearers were Jerry and Tim Dancy; Herbert McGrew; Arthur Dabney; Robert Scott Jr. and Rev. Truman Scott Sr. Sympathy is extended to the family in their loss. The Eagle Lake Headlight, Thursday, July 1, 2004 Transcribed by John Konesheck     Fearing, Jeannine Lucille (Young) Fearing Jeannine Lucille Young Fearing, 57, passed away Dec. 30, 2004 in Eagle Lake, where she had been a resident for more than 22 years, with her daughters and a few family and friends by her side. Born Dec. 23, 1947 in La Marque she was one of five children born to Leo and Shirley Young. She graduated from La Marque High School and continued her education at Lamar University in Beaumont. There she earned a bachelor of science degree focusing in medical technology. She met John Fearing while she was working at Memorial Southwest in Houston. They were later married in Minnesota where they resided for almost two years. They moved to Lockhart to purchase an interest in the Lockhart Post-Register. On Oct. 6, 1981, a new addition to the family, Amelia Janel "Amy" Fearing was born. After only a few months they decided to move to Eagle Lake because they purchased the Eagle Lake Headlight from Eunice and Fred Frnka. About two years later Sarah Catherine "Cathy" Fearing joined the family on Feb. 15, 1984. Jeannine and John Fearing later divorced and Jeannine Fearing continued to run the Eagle Lake Headlight as owner/editor. Jeannine became very supportive of the Rice High School football team and took pictures every week, no matter how far away the game was. She supported her two daughters in everything that they did and even if she wasn't able to make a specific function, due to work, they knew she loved them and could be there if the situation was different. She worked constantly and even if you happened to catch her complaining, she still got up and went to work. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in the spring of 2001. She began treatment and went into remission for about six months. Her doctor then discovered that the cancer had metastasized to bone cancer; for which she went on treatment immediately. In the summer of 2004, while at the doctor with her daughter Cathy, she was told that she also had a small brain tumor. She went on radiation for that right away. Unfortunately the treatments were not enough and the cancer continued to win the battle over her body. She never missed an issue of the Eagle Lake Headlight, because as she said "they will miss their news." She was stronger than her body would allow her to be. Even in the end she fought and strove to live on. Unfortunately on Dec. 30, 2004 her body failed her, but her soul lives on in the hearts and minds of her two daughters, sisters, brother, and extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her daughters; her four siblings and their spouses, Gerre and Joe Hodges of Kingsland, Janet and Donald Lancon of Cortez, Colo., Joyce and Les Boelsche of Richardson and Leo and Susan Young of Arlington; many nieces and nephews and their spouses, Adriene Lancon Tanamachi of Beaumont, Donald Lancon of Austin, Troy and Loren Hodges of Manilla, Philippians, Chris and Eva Hodges of Dallas, Ellen (Boelsche) and John Rees of Austin, Linda Boelsche of Richardson, Megan and Leo Clifford III "Trey" Young of Arlington; and numerous cousins and extended family including two of her cousins, Judy Sheridan of Columbus and Philip Cunningham of Colorado. A loving sister, mother and friend, she was always there when you truly needed her and took control of any situation that needed to be handled. She was a proud woman, proud of her family, daughters and friends; to whom she loved and cared for, showing that in her own way. She will be greatly missed by friends and family. Services were conducted Jan. 4 at First Baptist Church of Eagle Lake, with the Rev. Chris Thacker officiating. A small graveside service will follow at Lakeside Cemetery. Pallbearers were her brothers-in-law, Joe Hodges, Don Lancon and Les Boelsche, nephews Troy Hodges, Donald Lancon, Chris Hodges and Trey Young, and long time friend Doug Schwemm. Arrangements are under the direction of Henneke Funeral Home of Columbus. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation or to the El Campo Hospice (a branch of Houston Hospice) Colorado County Citizen, January 5, 2005 Courtesy of The Citizen Jeannine Fearing Jeannine Lucille Young Fearing, 57, publisher of the Eagle Lake Headlight, died Thursday, Dec. 30, 2004 in Eagle Lake where she had been a resident for more than 22 years. Born Dec. 23, 1947 in La Marque, she was one of five children born to Leo and Shirley Young. She graduated from La Marque High School and Lamar University in Beaumont, where she earned a BS degree focusing on medical technology. She and her husband, John Fearing, met at Memorial Southwest Hospital and were later married in Minnesota. Two years later they moved to Lockhart to purchase an interest in the Lockhart Post-Register. A few months later they moved to Eagle Lake where they had purchased the Eagle Lake Headlight from Eunice and Fred Frnka. Jeannine and John Fearing later divorced and Jeannine continued to run the Eagle Lake Headlight as owner/editor. She was diagnosed with breast cancer in the spring of 2001. She began treatment and went into remission for about six months. Her doctor then discovered that the cancer had metastasized to the bone, and treatment began. In the summer of 2004 she learned that she also had a small brain tumor, and radiation began on that. Despite battling cancer, Mrs. Fearing never missed an issue of the Eagle Lake Headlight, because as she said, “they will miss their news.” Preceded in death by her parents, Leo and Shirley Young, she is survived by her two daughters, Amy and Cathy Fearing; sisters Gerre Hodges of Kingsland, Janet Lancon of Cortez, Colo., Joyce Boelsche of Richardson and brother Leo Young of Arlington. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2005 at First Baptist Church of Eagle Lake, with the Rev. Chris Thacker officiating. A graveside service will follow at Lakeside Cemetery under the direction of Henneke Funeral Home of Columbus. The family suggests memorial donations be made to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation or to the El Campo Hospice. The El Campo Leader-News online edition for Wed., 5 Jan 2005 Submitted by Matt Cross   Fehrenkamp, Bernard J. FUNERAL IS HELD FOR FRELSBURG PHYSICIAN New Ulm, Texas, April 28.--Funeral services were held at Frelsburg this morning for Dr. B. J. Fehrenkamp, 73, one of Colorado county’s oldest citizens, who died at his home near here Friday. Burial was made in the Frelsburg Lutheran Cemetery. Doctor Fehrenkamp had practiced here for more than forty years. He is survived by his wife and several sons and daughters. Weimar Mercury, May 4, 1928, page 7   Fehrenkamp, Felix John Businessman Felix Fehrenkamp, 75, Dies of Auto Accident Injuries Mrs. Fehrenkamp And 2 Others Hurt in Collision Death by traffic accident Monday evening claimed Felix Fehrenkamp, 75, one of Columbus' best known financiers and real estate dealers. [Interment in St. Anthony’s cemetery] He died in Columbus hospital, of head injuries about 6:45 p.m. Monday, following a 2-car collision that injured 3 others about 4 p.m. near Jack Hill's Inn on Highway 90. His widow, 77, remains in critical condition in Columbus hospital also with head injuries and a broken leg. Their car collided with one being driven by Musician 2nd Class Elmer E. North, 23, of the US. navy at Pensacola. His wife, Mrs. Patsy Lynn North, 19, suffered severe face, eye and scalp injuries. All Hospitalized All were taken to Columbus hospital by a Columbus Funeral home ambulance and remain there for treatment. Mr. Fehrenkamp's death is Colorado county's 8th in a traffic accident this year. Another 2-car crash near the scene of the Fehrenkamp-North accident injured no one, Patrolman Alton Adcock who investigated said. A light, rain was falling at the time of the accident on a stretch of busy Highway 90 that has claimed about 10 lives within the past 2 year's. Destination Not Certain It was not known where Mr. and Mrs. Fehrenkamp were going. Their Chevrolet car was hit near the right front and Mrs. Fehrenkamp was thrown out. The Norths were traveling in a 1956 Plymouth, officers said. While the wreckage was being cleared, Patrolman Adcock said, a car being driven west on Highway 90 by 1st Lt. Eugene Sweat of the airforce sideswiped a car being driven by Louis Edward Pauls Jr., 21, of Galveston. The officer Said that Pauls was stopped apparently, waiting to drive out from the cafe driveway, and that Lt. Sweat stepped on his brakes to avoid the wrecked cars and swung into the Pauls car, sideswiping it. Colorado County Citizen, My 30, 1957, page 1   Fehrenkamp George E. The Mercury regretted to learn of the death of Mr. John[sic] Fehrenkamp, of the Frelsburg section, which occurred last Monday morning. He was the father of our clever tax collector, W. H. Fehrenkamp. His death was caused, we understand, from pneumonia. [The father of W. H. Fehrenkamp was George not John. Interment was in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery] Weimar Mercury, February 1, 1908, page 4   Fehrenkamp, Helene (Hillje) AGED FRELSBURG WOMAN DIES Funeral services for Mrs. Helena Fehrenkamp, 90, who died Sunday, were held from the family home at Frelsburg yesterday, with interment in the Frelsburg Lutheran cemetery. Mrs. Fehrenkamp was the widow of Dr. B. J. Fehrenkamp who died at Frelsburg about 19 years ago after practicing medicine there for many years. Two sons, Louis and Fred, of Frelsburg and two married daughters survive. Colorado County Citizen, February 3, 1949, page 1   Fehrenkamp, Henrietta Earline (Ordner) Henrietta E. Fehrenkamp, 85, died March 21, at the River Oaks Nursing Home in Columbus.  She was born Sept. 22, 1903 in Frelsburg to William E. Ordner and Helen Schuette Ordner.  She married Edmund C. Fehrenkamp on November 11, 1924.  She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Columbus and a member of the ladies aid of St. Paul's Church.  Services were held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Columbus on Thursday, March 23 at 10:00 a.m. under the direction of Henneke Funeral Home.  Officiating was Rev. Roger Schlortt.  Interment was at Odd Fellow Rest Cemetery in Columbus.  Survivors include a daughter; Delores Purcell of Houston and son; Delmar Fehrenkamp of Columbus, a sister; Adela Hoegemeyer of Weimar.  Paulbearers were:  Gary Purcell, David Fehrenkamp, Bob Fehrenkamp, Ed Purcell, Leslie Heinsohn and Dr. Charles Moeller. Colorado County Citizen, 29 March 1989 Submitted by David Hahn   Fehrenkamp, Ida Isabella (Stein) Mrs. F. Fehrenkamp Is Laid to Rest, Services Monday Last rites were held Monday morning for Mrs. Felix Fehrenkamp, 83, who died shortly after 11 a.m. Friday in Columbus hospital after an illness of about 2 weeks. Funeral services were held in St. Anthony’s Catholic church with Rev. Alex Kraus as celebrant of the Solemn Requiem Mass, Rev. Edmund Bily of Nada as deacon, Rev. Gedeon Stram of Mentz as sub deacon and Rev. Joseph Deane of St. Anthony’s as master of ceremonies. Rev. Deane delivered the sermon. Alter boys were Chris Stein, John and Mike O’Leary, Michael Bertsch and John Meismer. Rosary was recited at Columbus Funeral home Saturday and Sunday evenings. Burial was in St. Anthony’s Catholic cemetery. Mrs. Fehrenkamp was born at Frelsburg Sept. 3, 1879, a daughter of Jacob and Bertha Laake Stein. She and Mr. Fehrenkamp were married in Sts. Peter and Paul church in Frelsburg May 3, 1905. The had lived in Columbus since their marriage. Mr. Fehrenkamp who died from injuries received in an auto accident in 1957, was one of the founders of Columbus State bank and was associated with the Fehrenkamp grocery here for many years until he retired. Mrs. Fehrenkamp was a charter member of the local court of Catholic daughters and was a member of St. Anthony’s Altar society. She is survived by 2 sisters, Mrs. Arthur Fehrenkamp and Mrs. Herman Girndt and a brother, Ewald Stein of Columbus. Two sisters, Mrs. Paul Hagemann of Dallas and Mrs. Ben Wilde of Columbus and a brother, Joe Stein, died earlier. Pallbearers were Victor Hagemann of Dallas, Edgar Heinsohn of Frelsburg, Glen Stein of Alvin, Russell Stein of Seguin and Justin Stein, Le Roy Stein, Delmar Fehrenkamp and Dr. Charles Moeller Jr. of Columbus. Colorado County Citizen, April 11, 1963, page 6   Fehrenkamp, Johann Gerhard   Fehrenkamp, Johann Gerhard; born: Sep 20, 1809; died: Jan 24, 1873 Picture submitted by Sally Fahrenthold   Fehrenkamp, Lynda D. Buescher At Frelsburg, a daugher of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Ferdenkamp [sic] died last week. [Interment in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery] Weimar Mercury, June 24, 1899, page 8   Fehrenkamp, Milby Simmons Colorado Citizen: Tuesday, the 21st, little Milby Simmons, only child of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Fehrenkamp, died, after a short illness of bowel and stomach trouble. Little Milby was only a year and a half old, a bright and attractive little fellow, and the pet of the hoe. The funeral and burial [Columbus Odd Fellows’ Rest] took place Wednesday afternoon, attended by a large concourse of relatives and friends of he family who deeply sympathize with them in their terrible affliction. Weimar Mercury, March 3, 1911   Felder, Linda Lou (Ford) Linda Ford Felder September 3, 1941 - March 23, 2003 On Sunday morning, March 23, 2003, Linda Ford Felder's Heavenly Father redeemed her reservation - which was made long ago. She took her flight on the wings of the morning dove to join all those who have gone on before her. All who knew her can receive comfort in knowing that she had made her reservation and was ready for her journey. Born September 3, 1941 in Altair, she was the daughter of Lester D. and Magnolia Ford. She attended Altair schools and graduated in 1959 from E. H. Henry High School. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Hutson Tillotson in Austin; was a Certified Medical Technologist, Veterans Administration Hospital; Post Graduate Studies at the University of Houston, Clearlake. Felder was entrepreneur of UNIGLOBE Bay Area Travel in La Porte; supervisor and laboratory technician, Exxon, in Baytown; laboratory tech at Veterans, Ben Taub and Jefferson Davis Hospitals, Harris County Hospital District Clinic in Houston and Baytown and a substitute teacher at G. W. Carver High School in Baytown. She later married Joseph Cephus Felder. To this union, two children were born. She was a member of Logan Chapel United Methodist Church, McNair; St. Mark's United Methodist, La Port; President of United Methodist Women, Secretary of United Methodist Women, Houston East District, numerous church committees; Soror, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc., Tau Zeta Omega Chapter, UNIGLOBE Owners Association, Treasurer, La Porte-Bayshore Chamber of Commerce, director, Baytown Resource and Assistance Center, Exxon Volunteer Involvement Program, Sisters Sipping Tea Book Club, Optimist Club, La Porte, San Jacinto College Business Dev. Program, Acres Homes Coalition of Schools, Founding member of Black Women's Awareness Club Inc., Charter member, Top Ladies of Distinction, Baytown chapter, United Way solicitor, Sickle Cell Association, Partners in Education, Kids-N-Chemistry and numerous other organizations. After retirement, Felder purchased the UNIGLOBE Bay Area Travel Agency. She was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her husband, Joseph; children, Teresa Faye Felder Black and Lester James Felder; grandchildren, Chanel Dianne Felder and Bryce Joseph Black; siblings, Mella Dee McDuffie, Brenda Ford, Erma Lee Rideau, Rev. Dr. Arthur C. (Jacquie) Banks, Bernadine (Joe) Tolliver, John Wayne (Sandra) Smith, Verna Jean Ford, Jacqueline Jones, Leonard Smith; adopted sister, Jessie Banks of Garwood; aunt, Erma Mayes; great-aunts, Eva Wills and Earline Junious; in-laws, Willie Mae Phillips and Laura Eugene Henderson; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, family and friends. Additionally, she leaves to cherish her memory a large extended family including Elsie Eames, Annie Pearl White, Cisselon Nichols-Hurd and numerous others. Also nieces and nephews include Melvin Carter, Yolanda Hemphill, Raymond Ford, Renee and Susie Smith; cousins, Leona Smith and Trula Garner; and special family friend, Frauké Bartels. [Interment in Williams Paradise Cemetery] Sympathy is extended to the family in their loss. Eagle Lake Headlight, April 17, 2003 Transcribed by John Konesheck   Felts. James E. Mr. Jas. Felts, a relative of Mrs. J. J. Armstrong, died the first of the week at the Santa Rosa hospital in San Antonio, from the effects of injuries received several months ago in being knocked from a freight train by the railroad bridge at Columbus, he being a brakeman at the time. His remains were brought here Thursday evening, and laid to rest in the Weimar cemetery. Peace to his ashes. Weimar Mercury, November 3, 1894, page 2   Felty, Joseph Dungen Joseph Dungen Felty, 16, a Houston high school student, died Wednesday, April 27, 1994, in Houston. Born Aug. 22, 1977, he was the of Ronald L. and Yeola Jo (Dungen) Felty. Joseph was a member of the Waltrip High School Football team and was manager of the baseball team. He was also active with the Child Care Lab at Waltrip and a member of St. rose of Lima Catholic Church in Houston. Funeral Services were held Saturday, April 30, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father Steve Laliberte and Father Dan Morales officiating. Interment followed in St Anthony Catholic Cemetery in Columbus. Henneke Funeral Home, Columbus, was in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Dwain Dungen , Dodie Dungen, Ken Sly, John Amour, Tony Zucarrini and Ted Smastrla. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Waltrip High School baseball team. He is survived by his parents of Houston; his brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and Lee Ann Felty of Houston; grandparents, Joe and Leola Dungen, Columbus; grandmother, Eleanor Felty of Houston and numerous other relatives and friends. Colorado County Citizen, May 4, 1994 Transcribed by Dennis Boatright Ferguson, Elmo Ware “Bill” Ferguson Elmo Ware “Bill” Ferguson, 79, of Liberty, passed away July 26 in Park Plaza Hospital in Houston. He was born March 1, 1927 in Houston to Elmo Ware Ferguson Sr. and Marjorie Etie Ferguson and graduated from Jeff Davis High School in Houston. He served in the armed forces during World War II. He married Baby Ruth Hill on Sept. 3, 1948 in Columbus. He owned Trico Fishing and Rental Tools Co. in Liberty since 1964 and actively operated this business until his recent illness. He supported the Trinity Valley Exposition, St. Joseph's Hospital in Houston, and many other charitable causes. He didn't have many typical hobbies, as work and family were his hobbies, his enjoyment, and his life. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Marshall Ware Ferguson; brothers, Gerald Gerome Ferguson and S.T. Ferguson; and sister, Katherine Ware Lipani. He is survived by his wife; daughter, Becky Moss and husband, Alan; brother, Edgar Ferguson and wife, Louise; sisters, Esther Willie Croan and Ida Mae Caraway; sister-in-law, Betty Jo Seifert and husband, Buddy; grandchildren, Bart Alan Moss and wife, Kalicia, Eric Dale Moss, Andrew Thomas Moss, and Madison Elizabeth Ferguson; great-grandchildren, Krissy Marie Moss, Kirsten Ann Moss, Brett Kaitlyn Moss; and longtime secretary and extended family member Dana Campbell. Funeral services were July 29 at the Allison Funeral Service Chapel in Liberty with the Rev. Jimmy Clemmons officiating. Interment followed at the Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery in Columbus. Colorado County Citizen, August 2, 2006 Courtesy The Citizen   Ferguson, James Cleveland Died, in this city, Wednesday night last, James Cleveland, the 4-months’-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ferguson, after a brief illness, of some childish complaint. The remains were laid to rest Thursday afternoon in the Odd Fellows’ cemetery. Our sincere sympathy is extended the bereaved parents in their sad loss. Weimar Mercury, April 15, 1893, page 3   Ferguson, Katie It is our unpleasant duty to record the death of little Katie Ferguson, the three-year-old daughter of Henry Ferguson. She died of croup the 21st of Dec. At the time of her death her father was at Beeville. A telegram was sent him, but we are sorry to say that he was in bed quite sick and unable to come. In fact on account of his sickness he was unable to return to Weimar till last Monday. The remains of the little girl were buried in the Odd Fellows’ graveyard the day after her death, Dec. 22nd. THE MERCURY extends sympathy to the bereaved family. Weimar Mercury, January 3, 1891   Ferguson, Willie G. Rites Held Here For Paris Victim of Scooter Mishap Funeral services were held Saturday, July 4, for Airman Third Class Willie G. Ferguson, 21, who was fatally injured in a motor scooter accident in Paris, France on July[sic] 19. A son of Grant and Ethel Ferguson of Weimar, he was a lifelong resident of this area until entering the service and was a graduate of Karl Downs High School. He had served in the Air Force 2 years and 4 months, including a year and 8 months overseas. Survivors in addition to his parents include 7 sisters, Mrs. Inie Mae Weeks, Mrs. Estella Williams, Mrs. Vera Lee Sheppard, Mrs. Adell Polk, and Zelma Ferguson, all of San Antonio, Mrs. Clara Mae Johnson of Los Angeles and Joan Ferguson here; and 2 brothers Sylvester Ferguson of San Antonio and Lonnie Ferguson of here. Services were held in St. James AME Church, with burial in Good Hope Cemetery. Rev. A. R. Nelson presented the Eulogy. Rev. G. A. Williams and Rev. P. D. Saddler also took part in the service. Weimar Mercury, July 10, 1959, page 1   Fernandez, Elena (Mendoza) Mrs. Elena Mendoza Fernandez Mrs. Elena Mendoza Fernandez. 104, of Eagle Lake, died February 22 at her daughter’s home in Thrall (near Taylor) following a sudden illness. She was born on August 18, 1883 in a small town in the Rio Grande Valley near what is now Falcon Lake. Her parents were Anastacio and Conception Racindez Mendoza. She moved to Eagle Lake with her parents before the turn of the century and had lived here most all of her life. The remains of Mrs. Fernandez were taken to Mission Bautista of Eagle Lake where she laid in state until funeral services at noon Thursday, Feb. 25, Rev. Roger Rodriguez officiated at the services. Burial followed at Lakeside Cemetery in Eagle Lake. Dulaney Funeral Home of Eagle Lake was in charge of arrangements. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jesus A. Fernandez, 1936; parents, nine children and three brothers. Survivors include four daughters, Guadalupe Lopez of San Antonio, Anita Mesa of Edna, Rita Sanchez of Thrall, Conception Escobedo of California; three sons, Fred Fernandez of California, Ralph Fernandez of Rosenberg and Ramundo Fernandez of Eagle Lake; 42 grandchildren, 84 great grandchildren; 23 great great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews, and other relatives. Her grandsons served as active and honorary pallbearers. Sympathy is extended to the family in their loss. Eagle Lake Headlight, March 3, 1988   Fernandez, Fernando M. Fernando M. Fernandez May 5, 1912 - April 19, 2004 Fernando M. Fernandez, 92, of Eagle Lake, passed away Monday, April 19, 2004, at his residence following a sudden illness. Born May 5, 1912 in Colorado County, he was the son of Jesus Fernandez and Elena Mendoza Fernandez. He lived most of his life in San Francisco, California, led a career in the dry cleaning industry and returned to Eagle Lake in 1996. He was member of Getsemani Iglesia Bautista of Eagle Lake. Survivors include sisters, Anita Mesa of Edna and Conception Fernandez of California; nieces, nephews, other relatives and loved ones. A Prayer Service will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 21, from Getsemani Iglesia Bautista. Funeral services will follow at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 22, with Rev. Mario Vasquez, Pastor, officiating. Burial will follow in Lakeside Cemetery of Eagle Lake Sympathy is extended to the family in their loss. The Eagle Lake Headlight, Thursday, April 22, 2004 Transcribed by John Konesheck   Fernandez, Raymond “Coos” Fernandez Raymond “Coos” Fernandez, 76, of Eagle Lake, died Thursday, Aug. 31, 1995 in Eagle Lake. Born March 15, 1919, near Garwood, he was the son of Jesus A. and Elena (Mendoza) Fernandez. A lifelong resident of the area, Mr. Fernandez was retired after a career in local sand and gravel quarries. He was a U. S. Army veteran who served in World War II and a member of the Inglesia Bastista Getsemani in Eagle Lake. Funeral services were held Sept. 3 at Iglesia Bastista Getsemani with Rev. Mario Vasquez officiating. Interment followed in Lakeside Cemetery, Eagle Lake under the auspices of Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8783. Dulany Funeral Home, Eagle Lake, was in charge of arrangements. Serving as pallbearers were David Sosa, Jesse Yanez, Rupert Contreras, Greg Contreras, Frank Valdez and Ruben Mesa. Mr. Fernandez is survived by his daughter, Elena Fernandez of Victoria; son Isabel Gonzales of Columbus; sisters Guadalupe Lopez of San Antonio, Anita Mesa of Edna, Rita Sanchez of Eagle Lake and Conception Escohedo of California; and a brother, Fernando Fernandez of San Francisco, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Ralph, Jesse, Luis, Paul and Eduardo; and a son, Raymond Fernandez Jr. Colorado County Citizen, September 6, 1995, page 12   Fernwood, Mabel Mabel Fernwood, an unfortunate woman,died here Monday night, after an illness of several months’ duration. She was buried Tuesday afternoon in the city cemetery. But little is know of her past. While a resident of this city although the life she led was not above reproach, she was known as a very kind-hearted, good woman. Whether or not she was more sinned against than sinning we cannot tell. Let God be the judge. Requiescat in pace. Weimar Mercury, March 26, 1892   Ferrel, Gabriela Alexis Ferrel Gabriela Alexis Ferrel, age 8 of Eagle Lake, died on Saturday, June 17, 2006. She was born on June 24, 1997 in Houston, Texas to Christina Ferrel and William Cuellar. She is survived by her parents; sisters, Britany and Casandra Ferrel; brother, Eric Allen Cuellar; great grandparents, Benina Ferrel and Josephina Sandoval; grandparents, Aristeo Ferrel and Maria Rosa Ferrel, Maria Cuellar and Mario Vega; and also many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Visitation was held from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday at Forest Park Westheimer Funeral Home, 12800 Westheimer. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2006 in the chapel of Forest Park Westheimer. Interment followed in Forest Park Westheimer Cemetery. Sympathy is extended to the family in their loss.  Eagle Lake Headlight, June 22nd, 2006 Submitted by John Konesheck   Ferrel, Nellie Sheridan News March 9.--Since my last letter appeared in the Mercury Miss Nellie Ferrell, an aged spinster residing with her sister, Mrs. Maggie Powell near here, died and was buried in the cemetery at Cheetham. She has lived here for years, and was a devout christian lady, and had many friends who grieve because of her death. To the bereaved relatives we extend our deepest sympathy. Weimar Mercury, March 13, 1914   Ferrell, Fannie AN OLD TIME LADY RESIDENT PASSES AWAY MRS. FANNIE FERRELL SUDDENLY SUCCUMBS EARLY SUNDAY MORNING. The people of this community were greatly shocked Sunday morning when the news was flashed over the city that Mrs. Fannie Ferrell had suddenly passed away. Mrs. Ferrell had not been in robust health for a number of years, but no one had an inkling that Death hovered so near. She was noted at church during the recent Methodist revival and while in rather feeble condition, no one realized that the end for her was so near at hand. The end came peacefully and with scarcely a struggle. Sunday School at the Methodist Church had just been started, but upon announcement that Mrs. Ferrell was dead, it was adjourned and many of the attendants went over to extend condolence and offer their services. The body was prepared for burial and Monday afternoon was laid to rest in the Odd Fellows’ Cemetery in the presence of a large gathering of mourning relatives and friends of this most estimable lady. Rev. J. C. Wilson, Methodist pastor, performed the burial service. Mrs. Ferrell was born May 23, 1849, at Macon, Baker county, Georgia. She came to Texas at the age of 3 years, settling with her parents a short distance south of Weimar and lived there and in this city continuously up to the time of her death. She joined the Methodist Church at an early age and lived a consistent, christian life ever afterward. She was a daughter of the late Elizabeth and John Tooke and was married to J H Ferrell Oct. 22, 1869. Two children survive--Mrs. H. Brasher, Sr., and Miss Kate Ferrell, both of this city also four grandchildren, and seven sisters, namely: Mrs. Bettie Kindred of Columbus, Mrs. L. D. Herndon of Houston, Mrs. M. A. Tooke of Lockhart, Mr. G. G. Nolen and Mrs. Smma[sp] Stockton of Louise, Mrs. Nannie Rhodes and Miss Callie Tooke of Fort Worth. Mrs. Ferrell was a most estimable, popular lady, one who endeared herself to all by her gentle disposition and interest in the welfare of all those with whom she came in contact. She took great interest in church work, and up to the time when her health failed was an active worker in the Master’s cause. She was a devoted mother, and greatly beloved by neighbors and friends wherever known. Her death is sincerely deplored. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to the bereaved ones. Weimar Mercury, June 16, 1922, page 1   Ferrell, Johnnie N. “Hop” Died--In Weimar, on last Saturday the 5th inst., Johnnie N., son of Mrs. Fannie Ferrill. He was buried in the Weimar cemetery on last Sunday eve. We extend to the mother our sympathies in her sad bereavement. La Grange Journal, June 10, 1886   Ferrell, Joseph H. WEIMAR LOCAL MATTERS It is with sadness we are called upon to announce the death of another one of our valuable citizens. J. H. Ferrell died at home in this city, Wednesday evening last, at 4 o’clock, the 21st inst. Mr. Ferrell leaves a widow and three little children, and a host of fiends to mourn his loss. His remains were laid to rest Thursday evening last in the Odd Fellows’ cemetery, by the brethren of Thos. Q. Mullin Lodge, No 1500, K. of H., of this place, of which he was a member. See resolutions respecting his death elsewhere in this issue. ... Died at his residence, in Weimar, May 21, 1884, after a painful illness, Mr. Joe Ferrell. As a more extended obituary notice of the worthy dead is doubtless intended, I propose a few lines only as a personal tribute to his memory. Mr. Ferrell wa s a man in whom were combined all the elements that make ups [sic] truly noble and dignified manhood. He was a gentleman. No dark shadows shall fall upon his past. He was a husband of purest type, a father of tenderest affection, and a citizen whom every good man loved. He was a firm believer in the Holy Bible and in our Lord Jesus Christ, and a warm though undemonstrative adherent of the M. E. Church South. In the death of Joe Ferrell, the family has sustained an irreparable loss and Weimar and the county one of the best men. M. G. Jenkins [Interment in Weimar Odd Fellow Cemetery] Colorado Citizen, May 29, 1884   Ferrell, Kate Final Rites for Miss Kate Ferrell, 82, Held Monday Funeral services for Miss Kate Ferrell, 82, who died at 7:45 a.m. Sunday, May 18, in Youens Hospital after a long illness, were held Monday afternoon at Hubbard Funeral Home. Rev. Howard L. MacAllister, Methodist pastor officiated. Interment was in Masonic Cemetery. A lifelong resident of the Weimar area, she was a member of the Methodist Church and the Woman's Society of Christian Service in that church. Born Oct. 31, 1875, on a farm four miles south of Weimar, she was a daughter of Joe H. and Fannie Ferrell. The family moved to town when Miss Kate was a small child and after the death of her mother in 1922 she made her home with her sister, Mrs. H. Brasher Sr. Mrs. Brasher is her only immediate survivor. A brother died as a youth. Pallbearers for the services were Chas. Ammann, Milton Booth, Jack Montgomery, Bill Hopper, Frank Smith, F. O. Boettcher, Ben Holt and Clay Doyle. Weimar Mercury, May 23, 1958 Transcribed by Judy Talkington   Colorado County Citizen, April 6, 2005 Courtesy of

Feyrer, Edward C. COLORADO COUNTY BOY WENT DOWN ON ILL-FATED TUSCANIA Weimar, Texas, February 16.--One of the soldier boys who went down on the Tuscania was Edward C. Feyrer, son of a widow, Mrs. Johanna Feyrer, who lives on the W. E. Burford farm near this city. Mrs. Feyrer is the mother of five sons, and of these one, William, is already in France, another, Frank, is in England, Edward, the one lost on the Tuscania; Primus, in training at San Antonio, and one son at home, although he is expected to go in the next call. Mrs. Feyrer is of German descent, but no more loyal lady exists anywhere. The name of her son, Edward, was erroneously listed as from Weinert, Texas. Eagle Lake Headlight, February 23, 1918 AUTHORITIES SAY SON IS LOST All doubt as to the fate of Edward Feyrer, the soldier son of Mrs. Johanna Feyrer, who was on the ill fated Tuscania, recently sunk off the coast of Ireland by a German submarine, was dispelled Tuesday morning, when the government authorities officially notified the mother that her son was among those lost. In the loss of her son, one of the first of our boys to meet a watery grave through the cowardly methods of the German submarine, Mrs. Feyrer has the sincere sympathy of all our people. Weimar Mercury, March 1. 1918   Feyrer, Jaynice Helen (Ulbricht) Jaynice Feyrer Services Held In Weimar Jaynice Helen Feyrer, 63, died Feb. 16, of cancer at River Oaks Convalescent Center in Columbus. Funeral services were held February 17 at Hubbard Funeral Home in Weimar, with Reverend Skip Sirnic officiating. Burial was in the Masonic Cemetery. Mrs. Feyrer was born Jan. 24, 1933, to Hugo and Elsie (Stech) Ulbricht in Colorado County. She married Joseph Stanley Feyrer on November 18, 1950. They were lifelong residents of Houston. She was a member of the New Bielau Ladies Aid at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church. Mrs. Feyrer was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband, Joseph; her daughter, Linda McCaffrey; her son, Howard Wayne Feyrer; a sister, Gladys Brewer; a brother, Marvin Ulbricht; and six grandchildren. Pallbearers were Leroy Rosenauer, a friend; Marv Ulbricht, Raymond Brewer, and Matt Benton, nephews; and Daniel Ulbricht and Gilbert Stech, cousins. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Society and /or the Hospice Association at Bryan or Brenham. The Weimar Mercury, February 22, 1996 Transcribed by Jennie Muggli   Feyrer, Marie A. Tragic Error Causes Death of Daughter A favorite of the entire section where she lived, pretty 7-year old Marie Feyrer, daughter of Osage residents, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Feyrer, died Saturday morning, victim of tragic error. Ailing from a minor sickness which had been accompanied by fever, the parents of the 7-year-old child obtained from the medicine cabinet capsules which they thought contained quinine. Shortly after the young girl had taken the "medicine" she was seized with convulsions. The "quinine," it was discovered, was strychnine. Called too late, a Weimar physician's efforts were futile. Funeral services were held from the family residence Sunday afternoon, the Rev. J. O. Palmer of Weimar officiating. [Buried Osage Cemetery] To the sorrowing parents, family members and relatives the publishers extend their most sincere sympathy in the untimely loss of their daughter and sister. Weimar Mercury, 20 January 1939 From the files of Dorothy Albrecht   Feyrer, Stanley L. Stroke Fatal to Stanley Feyrer, 74, Buried Saturday Funeral services were held at Hubbard Funeral Home Saturday afternoon, August 15, for Stanley Feyrer, 74-year-old Osage farmer who died Thursday after a stroke. Rev. Frank Horak of Weimar United Church of Christ officiated. Burial was in the Masonic Cemetery. Mr. Feyrer had entered Heights Hospital in Houston two weeks earlier for a cataract operation, and suffered his first stroke while he was in the hospital. He was moved to Colonial Rest Home in Schulenburg, where he died two days later. Born Nov. 1, 1889, at Praha, Fayette County, he was the son of Joseph and Johanna Feyrer. He married Miss Martha Manofsky at Columbus on Dec. 18, 1918, and they settled in the Weimar area, where they had lived since. Mrs. Feyrer survives, along with one son, Joseph R. Feyrer of Houston; one daughter, Mrs. Johnny E. Stewart of Waco; three brothers, Primus A. Fryrer of Theodore, Ala., Frank Feyrer of Lufkin and Rudolph Feyrer of San Antonio; and one sister, Mrs. Mary Franke of Westhoff. A daughter, Marie Ann Feyrer, died at the age of 8. Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Edward and William Feyrer; and a half-sister, Mrs. Mary Langhammer of Schulenburg. Pallbearers were Fred Manofsky, James Vauhn, Fritz Poppe, Alvin Langhammer, Johnnie Feyrer and David Barnard. Weimar Mercury August 20, 1964 Feyrer, William Thomas W. T. Feyrer, 56, Held Here Sunday Funeral services for William Thomas Feyrer, 56, of Houston, former Weimar resident, were held Sunday afternoon from Hubbard Funeral Home here, with interment in the City Cemetery. Mr. Feyrer, a medical corps veteran of World War I, during which he served 20 months overseas, died in the Naval hospital in Houston last Saturday, April 15. A native of Praha, Texas, he was born February 27, 1894. He married Miss Lydia Manofsky, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Manofsky of Osage, and they lived first in San Antonio and later in Weimar for about three years. In 1929 they moved to Houston, where he was in the cafe business for 15 years before retiring. Surviving in addition to his widow are a daughter, Mrs. Joe C___ of Houston; four brothers, Frank F. of Houston, Rudolph and Primus of San Antonio, and Stanley of Weimar; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Franke of Westhoft and Mrs. John Langhammer of Schulenburg; and two grandchildren. Weimar Mercury, April 24, 1950, page 1   Fiala, Matka Anna (Kunetka) Former Resident Here, Mrs. Fiala, Succumbs at 91 Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Fiala, 91, of Blessing, former Weimar resident, were held Thursday May 17, in Triska Funeral Chapel with Rev. Gordon Hejl of Rosenberg officiating. Interment was in Masonic Cemetery at Weimar. Born April 24, 1871, in Austria, she was the daughter of Joe and Anna Barton Kunetka., She was two years old when her parents and family came to America and settled in Fayette County, where she spent her childhood. In 1890 she married Joe Fiala and the couple lived in the Weimar community for 10 years. They moved to Wharton county and settled in the Taiton community, where they lived for 46 years. When her husband died in 1946, Mrs. Fiala moved to Blessing to make her home with her granddaughter, Mrs. Ed. Baras, for the remainder of her life. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Albina Jurasek of Louise; two sons, John and Ed of El Campo, one sister, Mrs. Mary Barta of Weimar; 10 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Weimar Mercury, May 25, 1962, page 4   Ficklen, John F. Mr. John F. Ficklen died at two o’clock Wednesday morning, July 4th, at the residence of Dr. F. O. Norris. Mr. Ficklen was an old and honored citizen of Eagle Lake, having been a merchant and extensive property owner here many years ago. For the past fifteen years he has resided in Waco; having returned to Eagle Lake at the beginning of the present year for the purpose of engaging in the rice culture. His health had been failing rapidly for some months and his demise was not unexpected. His wife and two sons, John F. Jr. and Irving, survive him. [Place of interment unknown] Eagle Lake Advertiser Weimar Mercury, July 14, 1900   Fiedler, Arthur Final Rites for Arthur Fielder, 72, Held Sunday Funeral services for Arthur Fiedler, 72, resident of Weimar for 32 years, were held Sunday at Hubbard Funeral Home with the Rev. Frank H. Horal Jr. officiating. Burial was in the Masonic Cemetery. Mr. Fiedler died Thursday, Nov. 11, at John Sealy Hospital in Galveston, where he had been under treatment two weeks for a brain tumor. He had been ill about a month. Born Jan. 10, 1883 in Germany, son of Mr. and Mrs. Armand Fiedler, he was a grocer in that country before emigrating to America. He married Miss Helen Emma Lichey in 1909 and they came here in 1923, settling at Weimar. Mr. Fiedler was a member of the Evangelical & Reform Church. His widow is his only immediate survivor. Pallbearers were six nephews; Ernest Lichey, Rudolph Lichey, Robert Lichey, Henry Menke, Ed Tiechman and Raymond Dunn. The Weimar Mercury, November 18, 1955 Transcribed by Jennie Muggli   Field, Benjamin S. The Passing of B. S. Field, 82, Is Mourned Here Death closed the book of life for B. S. Field, 82, Wednesday morning at dawn after a lingering illness.  The final chapter was one of heroic struggle against an incurable malady.  His health failed two years ago and during the past five months he had never left his bed. Mr. Filed was born in Indiana, December 18, 1861.  In early childhood he moved with his parents to Shelbyville, Illinois, and resided there until his decision to make Texas his home.  He located in Colorado County at Rock Island, and later moved to Eagle Lake.  His death marked 47 years residence in this county, thirty years of the time spent in Eagle Lake. He was married to Miss Mary Alice Stewardson on New Year's Day 1885.  Surviving from this union are two daughters, Mrs. Emmett McCaleb of Galveston and Mrs. C. K. Brodhage of Eagle Lake.  One granddaughter, Mrs. Tom Harrington, and one great granddaughter, Mari Lee Harrington, who have been making their home here for some time while Capt. Harrington is overseas. Other survivors include a brother, K. H. Field of Kalispel, Montana, and a number of nieces and nephews. Brief but impressive funeral services were conducted Thursday morning from the Mill Funeral Home by his pastor, the Rev. J. W. Griffin, assisted by the Rev. Amos Watkins of the Mission Church.  Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery by the side of his wife who preceded him to the grave thirteen years ago.  A beloved granddaughter, Melva McCaleb-Ney also preceded him to the grave in 1933. Casket attendants were N. C. Ney, W. C. Reed, H. Lee Johnson, Winn Pool, E. H. Rogers and J. H. McCreary. Mr. Field was a devout and loyal member of the Methodist Church having served in an official capacity over a long period of years, and he always took an active interest in all of its work. He was of the most faithful of his church's membership.  After becoming too ill to attend the sessions of the church governing board he was named to honorary memberships of the Board of Stewards. He was placed at rest under a coverlet of summer time blossoms. He passed gently and peacefully away surrounded by his immediate family circle to whom he was devoted.  The love and esteem which his life won for him is written in the hearts of the many sorrowing friends.  He was a highly valued man and citizen.  The Headlight joins the hosts of friends in extending sympathy to his dear ones in the passing of their loved one. Eagle Lake Headlight  July 21, 1944 Submitted by Dorothy Cox   Fields, James Loyd Fields James Loyd Fields, 76, passed into eternal rest on Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Palo Alto, Calif. Born in Columbus, Fields was the only child of James and Mae Lily (Winn) Fields. He graduated from high school and joined the U.S. Air Force shortly thereafter. He served for nearly 22 years and retired as a technical sergeant in 1969. After military service, Fields joined Allstate Insurance Company, from which he retired in 1993. He was also a 32 Deg. Mason, and held the office of treasurer for the Harris Lodge 16, in San Jose, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents; son Timothy and various other family members. He is survived by his wife, Margaret E. of San Jose, Calif.; son, Darryl of Tracy; daughters and sons-in-law, Melissa and Dale Turner of Long Beach, and Carole and Jose) Sinang of San Jose, Calif.; his newest grandchild, "JJ", Joseph James, is also his namesake and Timothy James, Yesinia, Andrea Fields and their children. He is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at Holy Spirit Episcopal Church on Saturday Nov. 17, in Campbell, Calif. and Saturday, Nov. 24, at St. Paul United Methodist Church in Columbus, under the direction of Henneke Funeral Home. Burial followed at Columbus City Cemetery in Columbus with full military honors by the U.S. Air Force. Those wishing to make memorial donations may direct them to Second Harvest Food Bank, 705 Curtner Ave., San Jose, CA 95125-2218 in Field's memory. Colorado County Citizen, November 28, 2007 Courtesy The Citizen   Fields, Mae Lillie (Winn) Mae Lillie Fields Funeral services for Mae Lillie Fields, 79, of Columbus were held Saturday afternoon from St.Paulo United Methodist Church in Columbus, Rev. Austin Frederick officiated. Interment was in thye City Cemetery under the directioin of Ben Davis Funeral Home, Inc. Mrs. Fields died Wednesday Jan. 13, at the Columbus Community Hospital. She was born in Colorado County on Dec. 5, 1902, the daughter of Booker and Paralee Winn. She was married to James Fields, who preceded her in death in 1961. Mrs. Fields was a member of St. Paul United: Methodist Church. She is survived by one son, James L. Fields of San Jose, Calif.; one brother, Wesley Winn of Houston; five grandchildren; and various nieces and nephews. Colorado County Citizen, January 21, 1981, page 2   Fietsam, Catherine (Laux) A death that caused much sadness in our city occurred yesterday (Friday) morning at 5:10 o’clock. Mrs. Katharine Fietsam, beloved wife of Mr. Jos. G. Fietsam, passing away to that other and better world above, after a painful illness of eight week’s duration. In her death Weimar looses a good citizen, relatives and friend, a loved and faithful companion. She was an estimable lady, possessed of a legion of friends wherever known, and her death has caused many hearts to be bowed down with sorrow. Mrs. Fietsam was born March 28, 1831, in Elz, Dukedom of Nassau, Germany; was a daughter of P. Laux; emigrated to Texas in the fall of 1845; and she and her husband have lived in Weimar for many years. Her death was caused from catarrh of the stomach, aggravated by an attack of dengue fever. At the time of her death she was 66 1/2 years old. She leaves a grief-stricken husband and several sons and daughters to mourn her death. The funereal will take place at the Odd Fellows’ cemetery west of town today (Saturday) at 10 a.m. Friends and acquaintances of the family are respectfully invited to attend same. Our sincere condolence is extended the family in their irreparable loss. Weimar Mercury, October 2, 1897, page 8   Fietsam, Emma FINAL RITES ARE HELD FOR MISS EMMA FIETSAM Funeral services for Miss Emma Fietsam, 71, resident of Weimar for the past 53 years, whose death occurred here Friday at 12:15 p.m., were held Sunday with Requiem Mass observed by Rev. Louis Blinka. [Interment in Weimar Odd Fellows Cemtery] Miss Fietsam was a native of Bluff, near La Grange, and moved to Weimar, along with her parents in 1887. Widely known throughout this section, she was an early employe of the Weimar post office and for many years was a part-owner and employe of one of Weimar’s drug stores. She made her home here with her sister, Mrs. Bertha Tell, at whose residence she expired. An additional survivor is another sister, Mrs. Mary Hilden of Shiner. There are also a number of nephews and nieces. Pall bearers were six nephews, Joe and Roy Fietsam, Oscar Schindler, Edgar Banse, Clarence and Arthur Munke. “Miss Emma”, as she was known to many here, had scores of friends throughout this area and in the passing of this good woman, Weimar has lost a good citizen and one who will be long remembered by those who knew her. To sorrowing survivors, the Mercury staff extends sincere sympathy. Weimar Mercury, May 3, 1940, page 1   Fietsam, Joseph George In chronicling the death of Mr. Joseph G. Fietsam, which occurred at the family residence Tuesday afternoon at 5:30, the Mercury editor has a sad duty to perform, for “Uncle Joe,” as he was known to many, was one of the staunchest, best friends the writer has ever possessed. Mr. Fietsam was inclined to be of retiring disposition, made more so during the latter years of his life by reason of his infirmities, but to those who knew him intimately he was the soul of genialty[sic] and good fellowship. Oftentimes in years gone by he was wont to drop in at the Mercury office and have a friendly chat, and we are not exaggerating when we say that the editor enjoyed his companionship, for there was a sincerity about Mr. Fietsam that drew people to him in strong bonds of friendship. He was honest, honorable in every dealing, and a man of most upright character in every respect. Those who knew and loved him feel keenly the loss occasioned through the death of this grand, good old gentleman. He was postmaster at this place for a number of years in years gone by, and served the public acceptably and well. The latter years of his life were marred by ill health, and he suffered greatly, but bore up under same patiently and with great fortitude. The remains were laid to rest by the side of his beloved wife in the Odd Fellows’ cemetery Wednesday afternoon, a large concourse of relatives nd friends being present. Rev. Jos. Szymanski, rector of St. Michael’s church, held appropriate services at the residence. Mr. Fietsam was born on the 12th of February, 1825, at Oestrich, Dukedom of Nassau, Germany, came to Galveston in 1846, and spent many years of the latter part of his life in this city. It is our intention to publish next week a brief biographical sketch of this gentleman, for whom we always entertained a strong feeling of friendship. To the grief stricken family our heartfelt sympathy is extended. Weimar Mercury., May 19, 1906, page 8   Fietsam, Meta B. Weimar Local Matters 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] Colorado Citizen, October 4, 1883   Files, Rufus B. (Rock Island Correspondent) Last rites for Rufus Files were held Tuesday, who died Monday at his residence here. Mr. Edgar Curry had charge of the funeral services. Mr. Files was born in Rochester, Mo. In 1866 and moved to Rock Island 18 years ago. He was respected and esteemed by all who knew him and in his passing Rock Island has lost a splendid citizen. Surviving him are his sisters, Mrs. J. I. Deming of Savannah, Mo., Miss Clara Files of St. Joseph, Mo., and Miss Mary Files of Rock Island. Burial was in Myrtle Cemetery Colorado County Citizen, April 26, 1934 Transcribed by Judy Talkington   Finch, J. A. EAGLE LAKE ITEMS J. A. Finch, an old citizen of this county, died at the residence of Jas. C. Harbert, in the bottom, Tuesday night. Mr. Finch was well and favorable known in this part of the county, and his death gives unusual sorrow. [Place of interment unknown] Colorado Citizen, August 21, 1890, page 3   Findeisen, Arthur H. Funeral Funeral Services for Arthur H. Findeisen of Rt. 1, Fayetteville, were held Tuesday afternoon, Sept. 7, at 3:00 p.m., at the Frelsburg Lutheran Church. Burial was in the church cemetery with Rev. Harold Fehler officiating at the Services. Mr. Findeisen passed away Sunday, September 5, at his home near Willow Springs at the age of 85 years. Born November 27. 1885 at Cat Spring, he was the son of Gottolob and Maria Hartmann Findeisen. He was united in marriage with Bertha Matuska who died May 28, 1930. He was married to Emma Hartfield February 16, 1932, at Frelsburg. He was a retired farmer and lived his life in the Cat Spring, Sealy and Willow Springs area. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Emma Findeisen of Willow Springs, and one son, Erwin Findeisen of Willow Springs. Koenig Funeral Home of La Grange was in charge of arrangements. New Ulm Enterprise, September 9, 1971   Findeisen, Emma M. (Hartfiel) Funeral Services For Mrs., Findeisen Funeral Services for Mrs. Emma M. Findeisen are scheduled for Friday, September 25, 1981 at 2 p.m. from Trinity Lutheran Church in Frelsburg with Rev. Lynn Rostedt officiating. Interment will be in the