Page 4, Thursday, March 11,1999 News for Southern Colorado County, Texas — The Eagle Lake Headlight

OBITUARIES HERITAGE HOUSE NEWS By Linda Tillman, Activity Director

Rosie Gillar Vacek October 5,1908 - February 28,1999

Rosie Gillar Vacek, 90, of Colum- bus, passed away at Columbia Medi- cal Center in Conroe Sunday, Febru- ary 28, 1999.

She was born October 5, 1908, in Uysehad, Lavaca County, to Ernest and Emilie Gillar, both of whom were immigrants from Czechoslovakia. She was the oldest child with three brothers: Bohumir"Bob", Ernest and Miloslav "Milo".

In 1932, she graduated from, La Grange Training School as a Regis- tered Nurse.

She later met and married Adolph A. Vacek on October 3, 1932.

Her greatest achievement was her

family. She was the mother of three: Rosalyn Eversole of Altair, J.D. Va- cek of Houston and A lice Anne Day of Conroe.

In the summer of 1942, the family moved to Columbus.

Vacek raised her three children and later helped raise five grandchil- dren: Virginia Anderson; Vickie Brown; and Lynda, Robert and Wil- liam Goodman. She had 12 grandchil- dren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild, Thomas Jo- seph "T.J." Brown.

She excelled in both business and community. She was the head nurse at John F. Bell Memorial Hospital, later

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named Columbus Community Hospi- tal, in the early 40s. She helped her husband, Adolph, with Vacek-Ander- son A/C Sales and Service and man- aged the Big Oak Trailer Park and other rental properties.

She was a member of St. An- thony's Catholic Church, Catholic Daughters and the Altar Society.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Adolph; and grandchildren, William Goodman and Kelly Ann Vacek.

A rosary service was held at Hen- neke Funeral Home Tuesday, March 2, at 7 p.m.

Funeral services were held Wed- nesday, March 3, at St. Anthony's Church at 10 a.m. Burial followed in the St. Anthony's Cemetery.

Henneke Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Vacek's family and friends gath- ered to celebrate her life at the Colum- bus KC Hall immediately after the services.

Well respected and loved dearly by her family, she was a woman of in- credible strength and stability. She was a truly remarkable woman who excelled in her time and, at the end of life, was reconciled to her family and her God.

Sympathy is extended to the fam- ily in their loss.

Feb. 1: Residents held their monthly council meeting. Each resi- dent was asked to voice their opinion and decide on the meal of the month.

Feb. 5: Holy Communion held for all Catholic residents. Mrs. Wood, Mrs. Grasshoff came out to give com- munion.

Feb. 10: Residents attended the Senior Bingo in Wharton at Avalon Place. The residents love to play bingo and are ready to play anytime of the day.

Feb. 12: Our Valentine Party was held along with the crowning of our King and Queen. Joe Hubenak and Ruby Schindler, were surprised and honored to be chosen as royalty.

Feb. 16: Several residents at- tended a Mardi Gras Party in Bay City at Sea Breeze Nursing Home. The residents enjoyed meeting and mak- ing new friends. They most of all en- joyed the outing itself.

Feb. 17: The residents enjoyed being entertained by J.C Cooper. A few of the residents joined in and sang along with J.C. Thanks again, J.C.

Feb. 18: Residents gathered to shop in the Country Store with their bingo bucks.

Feb. 19: Residents outing to Wharton. They are always ready to go and see the farmers getting their Fields ready to harvest, and seeing the im- provements to Wharton County Jun- ior College campus.

Feb. 25: The employees' birthday party was celebrated with cake, punch, birthday cake, birthday cards and grab bags for each employee.

The Heritage House 1999 Valentine Royalty are Ruby Schindler, queen, and Joe Hubenak, king.

Olga Lundquist of Rock Island donated this lovely afghan to the ac- tivity department. The afghan was won by Carmen Romo of the Die- tary Dept. in a drawing held re- cently.

Myrtle Braden Vogelsang September 1,1912 - March 4,1999 Myrtle Braden Vogelsang, 86, of

Columbus, passed away at Columbus Community Hospital Thursday, March 4, 1999.

Myrtle was born September 1, 1912, in Bernardo to Leo J. and Lula Brod Braden.

She married E.E. "Slim" Vogel- sang on November 26, 1960.

Vogelsang was a homemaker and member of the Catholic Daughters of America Court Mary Queen of Snows #1588, St. Anthony Altar Society, Rice Medical Center Auxiliary and TNT Quilters.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, "Slim", (April 18, 1980); and a brother, Elmer Braden.

Survivors include son and daugh- ter-in-law, John and Sharon Cotton of

Katy; step-children, Frank and Yvette Vogelsang of Aransas Pass, Marie Gorman of Dallas, Danny and Mar- cena Vogelsang and Wayne and Pat Vogelsang of Houston, Judy and Mike Salvaggio of Katy, Mike and Sally Vogelsang of San Antonio, Stephen and Martha Vogelsang of College Sta- tion; her brothers, Rueben and LJ. Braden of Columbus; 21 grandchil- dren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Parish, Catholic Daughters and Altar Society Prayer Service and Ro- sary was held Sunday, March 7, at Henneke Funeral Home.

Funeral services were held Mon- day, March 8, at St. Anthony's Church at 11 a.m. with Fathers Dan Kahlich and Pat Braden officiating.

Burial followed in the St An-

thony's Catholic Cemetery. Henneke Funeral Home was in

charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were Douglas and Ja-

son Cotton; Tom, Philip, David, Mi- chael and John Vogelsang; and Chris Gorman.

Sympathy is extended to the fam- ily in their loss.

Heritage House Photos

Feb. 26: The residents' birthday party was hosted by the FirstPresbyte- rian Church. The ladies brought a cake with candles for the residents to blow out and each resident was given a potted plant. Thank you First Presby- terian for being a great host.

Farm Burea has scholarships

available Charles Harbich, President of the

Colorado County Farm Bureau (CCFB), announced recently the local FB has received information with ref- erence to 50 Monsanto and American FB Commitment to Agriculture Scho- larships, each worth $2500, to be awarded to students from families actively engaged in farming.

Applicants must be entering their first year of college in the fall of 1999 and plan to study agriculture.

Applications are available at CCFB, 1117 Travis, Columbus; or at http://www.monsanto.com on the net.

The deadline for applications is April 15.

SHERIDAN LIBRARY NEWS The Sheridan Friends of the Li-

brary are beginning their annual membership drive this month.

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Attend the Church of Your Choice... MT. CARMEL MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: Hwy. 90-A (Pecan

Valley), Eagle Lake; Rev. PI. BarrowSr.;234-5813. LIVING HOPE CHURCH: Revs. Joe and Mercy Fling; 234-5536. TEMPLE BEREA: 621 Maple Street, Eagle Lake. Lie. Manuel Matamoros. ROCK ISLAND FULL GOSPEL: P.O. Box 232, Rock Island; 234-5840; Nick

Williams, Pastor. LATIN-AMERICAN ASSEMBLY OF GOD (Belen de Judea Mision): 1000

East E, Eagle Lake; Ruth Olvcra, Pastor SEALY ASSEMBLY OF GOD: 1140 Meyer St., Scaly; Warren Richardson,

Pastor. THE DAY OF PENTECOST APOSTOLIC REVIVAL: FM 102 S, Matthews, 4

p.m. (at Mt. Zion). Rev. R.L. Carter. GREATER NEW FAITH CHURCH: 6406 Guyler, Wallis; Rev. Clay Spears.

409-478-2169. EAST BERNARD FIRST BAPTIST: Rev. Clifford Roser. FIRST BAPTIST: N. Lake at E. Prairie, Eagle Lake. FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST: 405 S. Lake, Eagle Lake; Rev. Earl Shorter, Jr.,

Pastor, 234-5795. IGLESIA BAUTISTA GETSEMANT: 901 B Street, Eagie Lake; Rev. Mario

Vasqucz. GREATER MT. OLIVE BAPTIST: Rev. R. Riser, Pastor. 705 Lake, Eagle Lake,

234-3545. PROVIDENCE BAPTIST: 1207 E. State, Eagle Lake. Rev. Coby Shorter; 234-

3735. ROCK ISLAND BAPTIST: Bob Allison, Pastor. SHERIDAN FIRST BAPTIST WHITE CLOUD BAPTIST CHURCH: 202 Old Altair Rd., Eagle Lake; Rev.

Obic Rhodes; 234-3800. CHURCH OF CHRIST: Sheridan, Texas.

NEW LIFE FELLOWSHIP: Hwy. 90A, Sheridan; Del Sanford, Pastor; 234-3276. CHRIST OUR REDEEMER - Charismatic: 478-7534,478-6512, Jerry C.

McKinney, Pastor. HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC CHURCH: East Bernard. CATHOLIC PARISH OFTHE NATIVITY: Our Lady of Guadalupe

Sanctuary: Guadalupe & Murphy Streets; 7 a.m. (Espanol), 9 a.m., 11 a.m., Rev. Eddie Winkler, 310 N. Stevenson, 409-234-2842.

ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH: Box 97, Nada, 758-3218. Rev. Joseph Kocbel, Pastor.

CHRIST EPISCOPAL: 306 E. Stockbridge. GOSPEL MISSION CHURCH: Pastors Erik & Crystal Cameron; 510 E. Prairie,

Eagle Lake, 409-234-3225 or 234-2824. GRACE LUTHERAN: 408 N. Stevenson, 234-3381; Rev. Clements Richards. LEHRER MEMORIAL UNITED METHODIST: Garwood, Texas. Rev. Barry

Bauerschlag, Pastor. LISSIE UNITED METHODIST: Thomas A. Jax, Pastor; 234-2112; Lissie, Tx. ROCK ISLAND METHODIST: Ken Sellers Jr., Lay-Pastor. UNITED METHODIST: Barry Bauerschlag. Pastor. 200 W. Prairie; Sunday-

School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:45 a.m. FIRST PRESBYTERIAN: 106 E. State Street, Eagle Lake; 234-3368 VINE OFTHE LORD: Rev. Paul Aguilar, 1300 E. State, Eagle Lake; 234-7543 FRIENDSHIP A:G: 501 Wallace, East Bernard. Fred Chambers, Pastor. THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS: 600 West St.

Sealv; Marshall Crosby, Branch Pres. CHURCH OF CHRIST: 815 Milam, Columbus. Lynn Wilson, Minister. THE CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS: 200 N. Lake,

Eagle Lake, 234-5805; Miguel H. Arellano, Branch President. THE SHEPHERD'S WAY: Non-denominational Christian Fellowship; 217 Main,

Scaly. Frank Lucas, Pastor. 885-7873.

lives of all the Sheridan citizens. The Friends of the Library is a

support group established to help in- crease the library's resources and services. Through membership dona- tions, the library is able to use those funds for items not included in the annual budget

Friends for 1999 include Charles & Mary DeShazo, Marguerite Mc Coy, Wayne & Natalie Dupre and Harry & Grace Brisco.

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Recent memorials give to the Sheridan Memorial Library include the following: in memory of Opal Fitzgibbons: Willard & Irene Hagen- dorf; in memory of James Maurice Adams: Lillian & Bill Gohlke, Bertha Adams; in memory of Judge Lester Cranek: Bill & Lillian Gohlke, Her- bert & Alice Hinze, Charles & Mary DeShazo; in memory of Woodrow "Woodie" West: Bill & Lillian Goh- lke, Harry & Grace Brisco; in mem- ory of Robert E. Little Sr.: Harry & Grace Brisco; in memory of James Dowdy: Bill & Lillian Gohlke; in memory of Mary Ashley: Sheridan PTS; in memory of Sadie Waddell: Sheridan PTS; in memory of Joan Lawson Wietting: Sheridan PTS.

* * * The library received book dona-

tions from Audrey Richards, Bertha Adams, Bobby Haines, Bill Stein, Bobby White, Stan Tremble and Andy & Marian Andrews.

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