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Betty Krenek
On Sunday, Aug. 12, 2007, at the age of 78, the Lord welcomed our beloved “mama” and “granny,” Betty Sophie Janik Krenek, into heaven. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 14, at St. John’s Catholic Church in Hungerford with burial at St. John’s Catholic Cemetery.
Mrs. Krenek was born on March 26, 1929 in Jourdanton. She graduated from East Bernard High School in May of 1947. On Sept. 15, 1947, she married Joe A. Krenek Jr. and lovingly reared four children.
She will be deeply missed by her family: daughter, Bonnie Kocian and husband James of Damon; sons, Ronald Joe Krenek and wife Susan of Wharton and Donald Krenek of Sugar Land; granddaughters, Betty Jo Krenek and Holly Krenek both of Austin; grandson, Jason Kocian and wife Kati of Needville; sister, Willie Mae Rieger of Wharton; brothers, Charley Janik of Wallis, Bennie Janik, Edwin Janik and Leeroy Janik all of East Bernard.
Mrs. Krenek was preceded in death by her husband, Joe; son, Lonnie; her parents, Emil and Sophie; and brother, Louis.
She was a faithful and active member of St. John’s Catholic Church. For many years she owned Krenek’s Bridal Shop where she showed her talent in the weddings she coordinated and decorated. She took great care in designing her floral arrangements.
But it was her three grandchildren that kept her spirits alive after the deaths of her husband and son. Betty Jo, Holly and Jason were only six years old then. As they grew up, she was so very proud of their accomplishments. She always ended a phone conversation or visit with these three special words, “Granny Loves You.”
Even after she was diagnosed with breast cancer in November of 2001, she was never heard to complain. But for the next six years it was one illness or surgery after another until she couldn’t bear anymore pain.
She had many special friends who kept in contact with her daily by phone or visits. If it wasn’t for all of you, we wouldn’t have had all this special time with her.
Pallbearers were Jason Kocian, Sean Hollis, Dale Janik, Gene Hubenak, Michael Hubenak, Allen Ray Rachunek and Bobby Rieger.
Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Mark Marconi, Dr. Henry Lopez, nieces, nephews and friends.
If desiring, memorials may be made to the St. John’s Catholic Church Scholarship Fund or the American Cancer Society.
Betty Krenek
Betty Sue Krenek, 74, of Bay City, died July 1, 2006, at her residence. She was born July 17, 1931, in Lovelady to Hubert Elmo and Geraldine Bitner. She had been a resident of Bay City since 1953; was a member of the First Baptist Church; and volunteered for the Pink Ladies Auxiliary at Matagorda General Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Krenek in 2001.
Survivors include daughter, Sue Milberger and husband Arthur of Bay City; sons, B. J. Krenek and wife Celine and Gary Krenek and wife Lisa, all of Bay City; sister, Una Lee Webb of Houston; brothers, Billy Carl Bitner of Deer Park, James Ray Bitner and John Paul Bitner, both of Houston, and Hubert Elmo Bitner Jr. of Dallas; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to Carolyn Boulden, whom they feel was an angel sent to care for their mother. Boulden assembled a team including Zelma Davidson, Lillie Hines, Teresa West and Iris Diaz to assist her, along with the staff of Houston Hospice of El Campo.
Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Monday, July 3, 2006, at the First Baptist Church with Dr. Mike Zimmerman officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Van Vleck.
Pallbearers include Chad Krenek, Scott Covell, Jimmy Bitner, Donnie Bitner, Kenneth Bitner, Scott Stange, William Paul Bitner, David Barker and Shane Hildreth.
Honorary pallbearers include Jerry Krenek, Troy Krenek, William Krenek, Wayne Davis, Maurice Kerzee and Tommy Thomas.
Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.taylorbros.net.
For those desiring, memorials may be made to Houston Hospice, 1102 N. Mechanic, El Campo, TX 77437.
Arrangements with Taylor Bros. Funeral Home in Bay City.
Willie Stifflemire
Funeral services for Willie Mae Doree Stifflemire of Wharton will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Paul Lutheran Church. Burial will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in Wharton. Visitation will be from 5 to 9 p.m. today, Wednesday, at Wharton Funeral Home.
Mrs. Stifflemire died Aug. 13, 2007 in a League City nursing home following an extended illness.
Allen Dusek
Allen Eugene Dusek, 65, of Livingston and formerly of El Campo, died unexpectedly Friday, Sept. 7, 2007 in Lake City, Colo.
He was born July 24, 1942 in Wharton County to the late Charles and Annie Rose Triska Dusek.
He graduated from St. John Seminary High School in San Antonio before attending Assumption Seminary and the University of St. Thomas. Mr. Dusek graduated from Sam Houston State University in 1965. He was a teacher and coach for El Campo ISD in 1965. Mr. Dusek served in the U.S. Army from 1965 to 1968. He returned to teach and coach in El Campo until 1969. Mr. Dusek then worked in the Humble ISD as teacher, coach and in administration. He earned his master’s degree from Sam Houston State University during this time. Mr. Dusek was superintendent of Tidehaven ISD from 1984 to 1997.
After retirement in 1997, he and Darlyn lived in Blessing until 2000 when they moved to Lake Livingston. In 2003, they began spending summers in Lake City, Colo.
He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Darlyn Dusek of Livingston; sons, William Kohler and wife Donna of Humble and Chuck Kohler and wife Kerri of Humble; daughter, Christina “Tina” Fuller and husband Glenn of Spring; grandchildren, Dori and Alex Kohler, Shelbi and Mason Kohler and Jackie, Jeremy, Joey, Jacob, Colby and Anya Fuller.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Eugene Dusek.
A rosary service will be held 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, 2007, at Triska Funeral Home. The Funeral Mass will be 2:30 p.m. Friday at St. Philip Catholic Church with Rev. Gary Janak officiating. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Memorial Park Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society or to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Joe Hubenak
Funeral services for Joe L. Hubenak, 77, of Hillje, were held Friday at Assumption Catholic Church in Ganado with Rev. Michael Lyons officiating.
Burial followed in St. Andrew’s Cemetery in Hillje. A Rosary was held on Thursday at 7:00PM at Triska Funeral Home in El Campo.
Mr. Hubenak died Sept. 3, 2007. He was born on Aug. 23, 1930 in Ganado to the late Ludwig and Amelia Kazmir Hubenak.
He was retired from May Aluminum in El Campo in 1970.
Survivors include daughters Leanna Janik of Wharton, Earline Perrard of East Bernard, Anna Krenek of Victoria, Amelia Betz of Florida and Nattlie Hubenak of Sealy; sons Joseph Hubenak of Rock Island, Clifford Hubenak of Sheridan, Adam Hubenak of Ganado, Audie Hubenak of Rock Island; 20 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; brothers, Jimmie Hubenak of Hillje, Henry Hubenak of Louise and Anton Hubenak of Hillje.
He is preceded in death by his parents.
Carrie Jurek
Graveside services for Carrie Mae Jurek, 81, of Palacios, will be held at 2 p.m. today, Wednesday, at Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery with Rev. Robert Leblanc officiating.
Mrs. Jurek died Sept. 10, 2007 at Palacios Health Care in Palacios following an extended illness. She was born on July 21, 1926 in Wharton, the daughter of the late Edwin Matula and Helen Janda Matula.
She had been a resident of Palacios since 1960. Mrs. Jurek married Denver Milchion Jurek on May 12, 1951 and he preceded her in death on Jan. 30, 1990. In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Janet Morgan; son in law, Pat Morgan; and sisters, Mary Zahradnik and Helen Pavlicek.
Mrs. Jurek was a homemaker all her life and was Lutheran by faith.
Survivors include a daughter, Elizabeth Jenkins and husband, Charles of Palacios; son, Larry Ridley and wife, Sherry of Webster; sister, Ida Mae Allen of Boling; brother, Chester Matula of Wharton; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Contact Wharton Funeral Home.
Daniel Kosik
Funeral Services for Daniel L. Kosik, 59, of Wallis, were held Friday, Aug. 31, 2007 at 10 a.m. at Guardian Angel Catholic Church in Wallis with Rev. Richard Johnston celebrating the Funeral Mass and rite of committal. Interment was in Guardian Angel Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers were Chris Brod, Glenn Kosik, Mervyl Lindberg, Bo Kucera, Brad Kveton and Mark Pileik.
Honorary pallbearers were David Kveton, Louis Gutierrez, Bernard Marek Dennis Kulhanek, David Knight and Larry Wetz.
Mr. Kosik was born in Wharton, the son of Paul Kosik Sr. and Matilda Wetz Kosik. He was reared in East Bernard and attended school in East Bernard. Mr. Kosik served his country in the United States Army. On July 29,1972 he was joined in marriage to the former Kathleen Kveton with a ceremony held at Guardian Angel Catholic Church in Wallis. Mr. Kosik worked as a air pressure technician for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. He was a member of Guardian Angel Catholic Church, American Legion in Wallis, CCA, honorary member of the Wallis Volunteer Fire Department and was the chief cook for Maw & Paw Kettle Kookers. Daniel L. Kosik passed away Wednesday, Aug. 29, 2007 in Wallis.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Kosik of Wallis; daughter, Leann Hein and husband Ronnie of Sealy; son, Kevin Kosik and Amanda Hundl of East Bernard; sister, Joyce Randolph of Pearland; mother-in-law, Margie “MeMaw” Kveton of Wallis; grandchildren, Jenno, Meghan and Cameron Hein, all of Sealy, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by parents, Paul and Matilda Kosik; brother, Paul Kosik Jr.; and sister, Dorothy Kucera.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Houston Hospice, Inc. of El Campo, 1102 N. Mechatkiel, El Campo, TX 77437; Wallis Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 280, Wallis, TX 77485; or Wallis Knights of Columbus No. 3793, P.O. Box 667, Wallis, TX 77485.
Funeral Services were under the direction of Knesek and Sons Funeral Home in Wallis.
Freddie Martinez
Private family services for Freddie Martinez, 60, of Wharton, was held Saturday at Wharton Funeral Home, prior to his cremation.
Mr. Martinez died Sept. 7, 2007 in a Wharton hospital following an extended illness. He was born on Jan. 4, 1947 in San Antonio, the son of Santos Martinez Sr. and Fannie Aguilar Martinez.
He was a lifelong resident of Wharton and a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Santos Martinez Sr.; and brothers, Luke Martinez and Thomas Martinez.
Survivors include his mother, Fannie Martinez of Wharton; sisters, Janie Martinez Gusman of Wharton and Rachel Merlos of El Campo; brothers, Santos Martinez Jr. and Raymond Martinez, both of Wharton.
Harold McVey
Harold Ray McVey, age 81 of Boling, died Friday, Sept. 7, 2007 in a Wharton hospital following a sudden illness. He was born on Jan. 19, 1926 in Madisonville, the son of the late George Washington McVey and Stacy Louise Brown McVey.
Mr. McVey was a resident of Wharton County most of his life and was a member of the Abell Street Church of Christ in Wharton. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Army. He married Virginia M. Yeamans on Jan. 10, 1947 in Wharton. He worked for 36 years with Texasgulf Sulphur Company as a senior purchasing agent until his retirement in 1982.
He was a member of CCAP and a former president of that organization. His hobbies included woodworking.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2007 at the chapel of Wharton Funeral Home with Paul Jones and Mr. Gene Polvado officiating. Burial followed in Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in Wharton with military honors provided by American Legion Post No. 87 of Wharton.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia McVey of Boling; daughters and sons-in-law, Vicki and Counce Brod of Boling and Pam and Robert Moss of Fairchilds; brother, Fred Rudin and wife Bertha of Houston; grandchildren, William Ray Brod, April Denise Brod, Robert Michael Moss and wife Donna Kay and Amanda Raye Moss.
Pallbearers were William Ray Brod, Robert Michael Moss, William Counce Brod, Robert E. Moss, Michael Rudin and Fred Rudin.
Honorary Pallbearers were Dr. Peter Erickson, Leonard Wittig, all former employees of Texasgulf Sulphur and his many close friends, neighbors and church members.
In lieu of usual remembrances the family requests memorials to the Abell Street Church of Christ, P.O. Box 790, Wharton, TX 77488.
Funeral services were under the direction of Wharton Funeral Home.
