Herald Coaster, May 2, 2003:
Mr. Edwin Alois Hanzelka Sr., 90, of Rosenberg, Texas and a former long-time resident of Hungerford died Thursday, May 1, 2003 in a Wharton Hospital following a brief illness. He was born on September 29, 1912 in Smithville, Texas the son of the late Joseph Hanzelka and Emilie Polasek Hanzelka. Mr. Hanzelka had been a resident of Hungerford for many years until moving to Rosenberg in 1994.
He married Mary Antonio Haas on Oct. 20, 1941 in Weimar, Texas and she preceded him in death on Jan. 15, 1986. Three brothers and two sisters also preceded him in death.
He was a farmer and worked for J.D. Hudgins, Inc. until his retirement in 1980. He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Hungerford. He was also a member of the SPJST and the KJT. He was an avid Astros fan. He loved to garden, play dominoes and working word-find puzzle books. He also loved playing his accordion.
Friends may call for visitation after 4 p.m. Sunday at the Wharton Funeral Home. A Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday evening at the Wharton Funeral Home and a Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 5, 2003 at St. John's Catholic Church in Hungerford with Father Henry Rachunek officiating. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in Wharton.
Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Gladys and Dick Laxton of Rosenberg and Catherine and Richard Harris of Wharton. Son and daughter-in-law, Edwin and Shirley Hanzelka, Jr. of Rosenberg. Sister-in-law, Frances Hanzelka of East Bernard. Grandchildren, Kevin Harris, Diana Prihoda, Dana Ezell, Dawn Meynier, Robert Meynier, Jr., Amanda Hanzelka and Cristy Hanzelka. 11 Great Grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Harris, Kenny Prihoda, James Ezell, Robert Meynier, Jr., Eric Palacios and Kevin Wolff. Honorary Pallbearers are all of his Great Grandchildren.
For those wishing, memorials may be sent to St. John's Catholic Church, P.O. Box 121, Hungerford, Texas 77448. Funeral services are under the direction of the Wharton Funeral Home, 515 Boling Highway, Wharton, Texas 77488; 979-532-3410.
Mr. Edwin Alois Hanzelka Sr., 90, of Rosenberg, Texas and a former long-time resident of Hungerford died Thursday, May 1, 2003 in a Wharton Hospital following a brief illness. He was born on September 29, 1912 in Smithville, Texas the son of the late Joseph Hanzelka and Emilie Polasek Hanzelka. Mr. Hanzelka had been a resident of Hungerford for many years until moving to Rosenberg in 1994.
He married Mary Antonio Haas on Oct. 20, 1941 in Weimar, Texas and she preceded him in death on Jan. 15, 1986. Three brothers and two sisters also preceded him in death.
He was a farmer and worked for J.D. Hudgins, Inc. until his retirement in 1980. He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Hungerford. He was also a member of the SPJST and the KJT. He was an avid Astros fan. He loved to garden, play dominoes and working word-find puzzle books. He also loved playing his accordion.
Friends may call for visitation after 4 p.m. Sunday at the Wharton Funeral Home. A Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday evening at the Wharton Funeral Home and a Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 5, 2003 at St. John's Catholic Church in Hungerford with Father Henry Rachunek officiating. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in Wharton.
Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Gladys and Dick Laxton of Rosenberg and Catherine and Richard Harris of Wharton. Son and daughter-in-law, Edwin and Shirley Hanzelka, Jr. of Rosenberg. Sister-in-law, Frances Hanzelka of East Bernard. Grandchildren, Kevin Harris, Diana Prihoda, Dana Ezell, Dawn Meynier, Robert Meynier, Jr., Amanda Hanzelka and Cristy Hanzelka. 11 Great Grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Harris, Kenny Prihoda, James Ezell, Robert Meynier, Jr., Eric Palacios and Kevin Wolff. Honorary Pallbearers are all of his Great Grandchildren.
For those wishing, memorials may be sent to St. John's Catholic Church, P.O. Box 121, Hungerford, Texas 77448. Funeral services are under the direction of the Wharton Funeral Home, 515 Boling Highway, Wharton, Texas 77488; 979-532-3410.
Herald Coaster, May 2, 2003:
Mr. Edwin Alois Hanzelka Sr., 90, of Rosenberg, Texas and a former long-time resident of Hungerford died Thursday, May 1, 2003 in a Wharton Hospital following a brief illness. He was born on September 29, 1912 in Smithville, Texas the son of the late Joseph Hanzelka and Emilie Polasek Hanzelka. Mr. Hanzelka had been a resident of Hungerford for many years until moving to Rosenberg in 1994.
He married Mary Antonio Haas on Oct. 20, 1941 in Weimar, Texas and she preceded him in death on Jan. 15, 1986. Three brothers and two sisters also preceded him in death.
He was a farmer and worked for J.D. Hudgins, Inc. until his retirement in 1980. He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Hungerford. He was also a member of the SPJST and the KJT. He was an avid Astros fan. He loved to garden, play dominoes and working word-find puzzle books. He also loved playing his accordion.
Friends may call for visitation after 4 p.m. Sunday at the Wharton Funeral Home. A Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday evening at the Wharton Funeral Home and a Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 5, 2003 at St. John's Catholic Church in Hungerford with Father Henry Rachunek officiating. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in Wharton.
Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Gladys and Dick Laxton of Rosenberg and Catherine and Richard Harris of Wharton. Son and daughter-in-law, Edwin and Shirley Hanzelka, Jr. of Rosenberg. Sister-in-law, Frances Hanzelka of East Bernard. Grandchildren, Kevin Harris, Diana Prihoda, Dana Ezell, Dawn Meynier, Robert Meynier, Jr., Amanda Hanzelka and Cristy Hanzelka. 11 Great Grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Harris, Kenny Prihoda, James Ezell, Robert Meynier, Jr., Eric Palacios and Kevin Wolff. Honorary Pallbearers are all of his Great Grandchildren.
For those wishing, memorials may be sent to St. John's Catholic Church, P.O. Box 121, Hungerford, Texas 77448. Funeral services are under the direction of the Wharton Funeral Home, 515 Boling Highway, Wharton, Texas 77488; 979-532-3410.
Mr. Edwin Alois Hanzelka Sr., 90, of Rosenberg, Texas and a former long-time resident of Hungerford died Thursday, May 1, 2003 in a Wharton Hospital following a brief illness. He was born on September 29, 1912 in Smithville, Texas the son of the late Joseph Hanzelka and Emilie Polasek Hanzelka. Mr. Hanzelka had been a resident of Hungerford for many years until moving to Rosenberg in 1994.
He married Mary Antonio Haas on Oct. 20, 1941 in Weimar, Texas and she preceded him in death on Jan. 15, 1986. Three brothers and two sisters also preceded him in death.
He was a farmer and worked for J.D. Hudgins, Inc. until his retirement in 1980. He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Hungerford. He was also a member of the SPJST and the KJT. He was an avid Astros fan. He loved to garden, play dominoes and working word-find puzzle books. He also loved playing his accordion.
Friends may call for visitation after 4 p.m. Sunday at the Wharton Funeral Home. A Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday evening at the Wharton Funeral Home and a Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, May 5, 2003 at St. John's Catholic Church in Hungerford with Father Henry Rachunek officiating. Burial will follow in the Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery in Wharton.
Survivors include his daughters and sons-in-law, Gladys and Dick Laxton of Rosenberg and Catherine and Richard Harris of Wharton. Son and daughter-in-law, Edwin and Shirley Hanzelka, Jr. of Rosenberg. Sister-in-law, Frances Hanzelka of East Bernard. Grandchildren, Kevin Harris, Diana Prihoda, Dana Ezell, Dawn Meynier, Robert Meynier, Jr., Amanda Hanzelka and Cristy Hanzelka. 11 Great Grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Harris, Kenny Prihoda, James Ezell, Robert Meynier, Jr., Eric Palacios and Kevin Wolff. Honorary Pallbearers are all of his Great Grandchildren.
For those wishing, memorials may be sent to St. John's Catholic Church, P.O. Box 121, Hungerford, Texas 77448. Funeral services are under the direction of the Wharton Funeral Home, 515 Boling Highway, Wharton, Texas 77488; 979-532-3410.
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