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Dolly (below)
is a 3-month-old
female calico.
Herfuneral service was held on July 8,2017 at 10 a.m .at the St. Rose Catho-
lic Church; Fr. Tim Kosler officiated. Interment was in the St. Rose Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Gene Roeder, brother; Darren Haba, Shay Ulrich, Reid Ulrich
and Tyler Rolirad, grandsons; Andy Rolirad, Steve Ulrich and Troy Bennett,
sons-in-law. Honorary pallbearers were Grayson Haba, grandson; Kase Bu-
bela, great-grandson; Paisely Haba and Peyton Haba, great-granddaughters.
Violet is survived by her long-time companion, Jack Rymer; daughters Terri
Rijos and Rob Roseboom of Port Orange, Fla., Jeanine Ulrich of La Grange, Lisa
Rolirad and husband Andy of Schulenburg, and Kim Haba and Troy Bennett
of La Grange; sons Darryl Haba and wife Lora of Austin and Steven Haba of
Austin; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; sisters Cynthia Kosler
and husband Michael and Judy Roeder of Schulenburg, Jenell Huebotter and
husband Freddie of Freer; brother, Gene Roeder and wife Janet of Boerne.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Lawrence
Haba Jr.; and a brother, Emil Roeder,Jr.
Schwenke Baumgarten Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
"She loved hosting holidays at her home - the more people the merrier.
Everyone was welcome and she made them feel at home. Christmas Eve
We must rest on God's promise
that even on the day of harvest,
VIOLET MARIE
(ROEDER) HABA
St Rose of Lima
Catholic School
Bonnie (left) is
a 5-month-old
brindle & white
pit mix.
979-743-1983
979-505-0101
Charlie Dumesnil....979-338-0375
Liam Bennett
Allison Meyer
The presale tickets will include
access to the Wolters Park Pavil-
ion and Rodeo Arena.
SCHULENBURG FOOD MART
(979)743-3884
405 Black Street
Schulenburg, TX 78956
979.743.3080
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SOUTHERN PROPERTIES
(979) 562-2688
HRNCIROIL
Darren & Wendi Guentert
THANK YOU
The family of Violet Haba wishes to thank everyone who at-
tended Violet's visitation and funeral service on Saturday, July 08,
2017. The words of comfort and support were heartwarming and
knowing that she touched so many lives was overwhelming.
Thank you to all those who came by, called, brought food, sent
cards and memorials and kept us in their thoughts and prayers.
Thank you to the First Baptist Church ladies who provided des-
serts for the lunch and to the ladies who took charge at the hall
and helped to serve them.
A special thank you to our aunts and uncles who arrived as soon
as possible, provided emotional support and were there for what-
ever we needed.
Your thoughtfulness during this most difficult time was comfort-
ing and appreciated more than words can express.
Thank you to Father Tim Kosler for officiating at her services, to
Nicole Michalke for providing the beautiful music and to Dennis
Stryk for his comforting songs.
Thank you to the pallbearers; Gene Roeder, Darren Haba, Shay
Ulrich, Reid Ulrich, Steve Ulrich, Tyler Rolirad, Andy Rolirad and
Troy Bennett for taking mom to her final resting place.
Thank you to The Flower Box for creating such beautiful flower
arrangements and Oakridge Smokehouse for catering the meal.
Thank you to the Fayette County EMS and First Responders that
arrived that night, worked so hard and showed so much compas-
sion for our loss.
Finally, thank you to the Schwenke Baumgarten Funeral Home
for providing such caring and compassionate service. We appre-
ciate you so kindly accommodating our special requests and being
so patient with us during this time.
If we failed to mention anyone, please know it was not inten-
tional. May God bless you always.
Violet will always be remembered for her love and dedication to
her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmoth-
er, sister and aunt and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
FAYETTE SAVINGS BANKssb
Member FDIC
FAYETTEVILLE BANK
Member FDIC
Emelle Haverda Billimek
rosemary carrots, dinner roll,
fresh fruit.
Anyone interested is asked to
call 743-4036. Meals need to be
ordered or cancelled a week in
advance. The order goes in on
Monday for the next week. A do-
nation of $2 per meal is requested.
Volunteers are needed, espe-
cially drivers, from 10:30 to 11:30
a.m. Monday through Friday.
LEON'S ELECTRIC
& PLUMBING
ARLAN'S
MARKET
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EMELIE HAVERDA
BILLIMEK
1107 Hillje. The menu includes:
•Monday, July 31 - Bruschetta
chicken meatballs (3), orzo pasta, dumplings (6 oz.), green peas,
Italian vegetables, whole wheat
breadstick, fresh fruit.
•Tuesday, Aug. 1 - George’s
turkey gumbo (6 oz.), dirty brown
rice, country tomatoes, cornbread,
fresh fruit, margarine.
•Wednesday, Aug. 2 -Teriyaki
beef tenders (3), oven roasted
sweet potatoes, green beans,
wheat bread, fruited orange gela-
tin.
•Thursday, Aug. 3 - Tim An-
O CCfl M(znu
Lunches are available to those drew’s barbecue pork rib patty,
60 and older at the CCA Center, corn O’Brien, coleslaw, hamburger
bun, hot spiced peaches.
•Friday, Aug. 4 - Chicken and
GEORGENE ‘GENE’
SCHWARTZ
979-743-1551
979-250-1980 online can print their own tickets
979-743-1144 or use their smart phones to enter
979-743-1656 the Festival.
The Festival is slated for Aug.
3-6. Entertainers include:
•Friday, Aug. 4 - The Hitmen, Mike
Ryan, Shenandoah.
979-743-1179 ‘Saturday, Aug. 5 - Los Koiaches,
Texas Unlimited Band, Sam Riggs
•Sunday, Aug. 6 - Texas Dream,
Texas Unlimited Band.
Violet Marie (Roeder) Haba
Violet Marie (Roeder) Haba passed away on
Tuesday, July 4,2017 at the age of 75 years.
She was born in SugarLand on June 9,1942, the
third child of Emil Sr. and Velma Roeder. She lived
her entire life in Schulenburg, where she met and
married Larry Haba on June 20,1960.Togetherthey
had 7 children: Lawrence, Terri, Darryl, Jeanine,
Steven, Usa and Kim. Herentire life revolved around
providing care for her seven children as well as
the many, many children she looked after at her
daycare center. She only recently retired five years
ago. After her children grew up, she filled her time
going out dancing with her close friend Nell Porter.
It was during one of these outings that she met
her long-time companion Jack Rhymer. Little did she know, they would spend
the next 31 years together.
Her family writes, "Mom enjoyed fishing, where she would sit for hours,
sometimes without getting a single bite. She loved sharing these trips with
Jack and her grandchildren. She spent many hours working in her yard. She
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to 2 p.m. for adoptions only; closed Sunday and Monday.
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To adopt thesepets or others, call the Gardenia
E. Janssen Animal Shelter, 240 Svoboda Lane,
La Grange, 979-966-0021. Hours: Tuesday thru
Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for adoptions and
surrendering animals from Fayette County;
Saturday, 10 a.m.
View the pets at the shelter's website: www.janssenanimalshelter.org
Pets for adoption can also be viewed at www.petango.com
email: info@janssenanimalshelter.org
Niki Powell (director) fcasnpowell@verizon.net
THURSDAY, JULY 27, 2017________________________________________
fyTj Church-Charity
First Baptist Church
Pastor David Thompson
110 N. Upton Ave. (Nursery provided)
Sunday Bible Study: 9:30 am
Worship Services: 10:45 am & 6 pm
Youth & Prayer Bible Studies: Wed. 6:30 pm
St. James MBC
Rev. Andrew E. Stafford, Pastor
Worship Services: 8 am & 7-8 pm
Sunday School: 9:30 am
First United Methodist Church
Pastor Frank Baik • 979-743-3333
Sunday School: 9:30 am • Worship Service: 10:30 am
Youth Fellowship: 4th Sun. 11:30 am
Communion: 1st Sun.
Martial Arts Discipleship Thurs. 6 pm
Temple Israel
P.O. Box 602 • 211 Baumgarten St.
Schulenburg, TX 78956
email tischulenburg@yahoo.com or call Becky
Berger, 979-562-2199 for service information
Freyburg United
Methodist Church
4520 FM 2238 • Rev. Jeff Muehl
Services every Sunday 8:30 am
St. Raul's Presbyterian Church
Hillje & Summit (Nursery Provided)
Bible Study: 9:30 am • Worship Service: 10:30 am
Holy Communion: 1st Sun.
Grace Gathering: 9 am & 7 pm Mon.
St. Mary's Catholic Church
High Hill
Rev. Timothy Kosler, Pastor
Mass: Saturday 6:30 pm
lers Outreach
Fellowship International
Pastor Gil Delaney
200 N. College, Weimar
Sun. Bible Study 9 am • Services 10:15 am
Wednesday Evening Bible Study
Youth/Ghildren's Services
& Adult Bible Study: 6:30 p.m.
United Evangelical Lutheran
Church - Swiss Alp
Pastor Lemae Higgs
Worship Service: 9:15 am
Sunday School: 10:20 am
St. Rose Catholic Church
Rev. Timothy Kosler, Pastor
Masses: Sat. 5 pm, Sun. 7:30 & 10 am
Spanish Mass Noon Sundays
Confessions: 4:30 pm Sat.
St. John The Baptist Church,
Ammannsville
Mass for July - 9:30 a.m. Sundays
Rev. Timothy Kosler, Adm.
Corinth Baptist Church
Vacek Loop • 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th Sun.
Rev. Vince Harold
Sunday School: 9:30 am • Worship Service: 11 am
Ascension Of Our Lord
Catholic Church - Moravia
Rev. John C. Peters
Masses: 1st, 3rd, 5th Sat., 6 pm
Masses: 2nd & 4th Sun., 9:30 am
Stevens Chapel UMC
Dr. Ileen Foley
Corner of Wolters & College St.
Worship Service: Sun. 11 am
Sunday School: 9:45 am
Pleasant Union
Missionary Baptist Church
Rev. Elbert Holloway, Pastor
1206 Wolters Ave.-979-743-4201
Sunday School: 9:30 am
Worship Service: 11 am
Zion Lutheran Church
Missouri Synod
103 Keuper Ave-979-743-3842
Rev. Al Gallmeier, Pastor
Sunday School & Bible Class: 9:00 am
Worship Service: 10 am
St. Janies Episcopal Church
La Grange -979-968-3910
Sunday Eucharists: 8 &10:30 am
Sunday School/Adult Classes: 9:30 am
St. John The Baptist
Catholic Church - St. John's
Rev. John C. Peters
Masses: 1st, 3rd, 5th Sun. 9:30 am
Masses: 2nd & 4th Sat. 6 pm
Schulenburg Church Of Christ
Minister John Cardenas
933 W1-10 Frontage Road • 561-8454
Sunday Morning Bible Study: 9 am
Sunday Worship Service: 10 am
Wednesday Prayer Meeting: 7 pm
Christ the King
Non-Denominational Full Gospel Church
Darrell & Cindy McManus, Pastors
1262 Hwy 77 S Hallettsville • 361-798-5481
Sunday Worship Service: 10 am
Wed. Family Training Hour: 7 pm
Crossroads Christian Fellowship
Non-Denominational • www.ccfellowship.net
Pastor Nathan Johnson • 979-743-9040
Downtown Schulenburg, 701 Lyons
Sunday School 9:30 a.m. • Worship 10:30 a.m.
Midweek Bible Studies • Wednesday 6:30 p.m.
Faith Lutheran Church
615 S. Eagle, Weimar-725-6186
Rev. Herb Beyer • Rev. J.R. Westerfield
Sunday Bible Study 9 am • Worship 10 am
Communion Every Sunday
St. Peter Lutheran Church
640 Prairie Valley Rd., off Hwy. 71
West Point • 979-242-3475
Rev. Herb Beyer • Rev. J.R. Westerfield
Sunday Worship 8:45 am
Communion 1st & 3rd Sun.
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Ascension of Our Lord Parish, Moravia, wishes to
thank all who attended, helped and donated in any
way to make our July 16, 2017 picnic the wonderful
success it was. We would like to give special thanks
to the many volunteers who helped us. Thank you to
our auctioneers, Joe and Ronnie Orsak, for working
our auction and making it a success. May God reward
all of you for your generous support.
Rev. Msgr. John C. Peters
Ascension of Our Lord Parishioners
Billimek, John (Donna) Billimek, Jeff (Jennifer) Billimek, and Kristopher (Alyson) "fhough we wil1 miss her terrib|Y and want her t0 be with us- we know
Whitener; granddaughters, Susan Billimek, Kim Smith (Mike Mitchell), and Sara sha's a Part °f something so much b iggerthan wecan ever drearn of f or her."
(Adam) Kujawa; great-grandsons, Jacob Kempf, Tucker Billimek, Callum Bil-
limek, and Wyatt Billimek; great-granddaughters, Lily Billimek, Ansley Billimek,
Brinley Billimek, and Riley Rose Billimek;sisters-in-law, Dorothy Haverda, Doris
Haverda, and Rose Marie Billimek; brother-in-law, Leon Billimek; numerous
nieces, nephews, and friends.
Visitation was held from 6 to 9 p.m. on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Mission
Park Funeral Chapels North in San Antonio, with a rosary at 7 p.m.
Mass of the Resurrection was held at noon on Monday, June 12,2017, at
St. Mary's Catholic Church in High Hill, with Fr. Ty Bazar officiating and Fr. Stu
Juleen of St. Brigid Parish in San Antonio as co-officiant. Emelie's son, Tom
Billimek, deacon at St. Brigid Parish, also officiated. Pallbearers were Larry
Billimek, Joel Kempf, John Billimek, Kristopher Whitener, Robert Krause, Jim
Smith, and Mike Mitchell. Honorary pallbearer was Jacob Kempf. Interment
followed at St. Mary's Cemetery.
Georgene “Gene” Schwartz
Georgene "Gene" Schwartz, 90, died on
Saturday, July 15, 2017. She was born on
April 29,1927, in Hallettsville to Ida and Emil
Fertsch.
Gene grew up on a farm in Lavaca County
where she and her late husband Steve main-
tained deep roots and close friends. She and
Steve married in 1945 andenjoyed a beautiful
and loving life together for over 61 years.
They moved to Houston in 1949 with two
young daughters. Eight years later, triplets
were born -two sons and another daughter
completed the family.
She was a lifelong learner, always inquisi-
tive and eager to hear about all aspects of
life. She was an excellent seamstress and cook, an amateur "doctor" with Ashley Pesl...........
old home remedies, an avid gardener and above all a devoted wife, mother, Skylar Hinson......
grandmother, great-grandmother and beloved auntto many. She was a friend Julianna Machac
to all she met. She truly never met a stranger and never forgot a face or name. Hailey Machac
Her door was always open to listen and/or give advice along with a delicious
bite of something homemade. For as long as health permitted, she loved
spending time at their weekend farm in Moravia.
Gene is survived by her children, Nelda Womack and husband Bob, Peggy
Sutherland and husband Barry, Gary Schwartz and wife Barbara, and Gail
McBride; and 13 grandchildren - Sandy Hill, Sarah and Sean Sullivan, Bryan
Pennington, Leslie and Matt Levine, Stephen Schwartz, Chad and Shaina
Schwartz, Chase Schwartz, Ben Cravens, Paige Schwartz, Jennifer Randle
and Kimmy McBride - along with 14 great-grandchildren.
She is predeceased by her husband Steve, her parents, brother Marvin, her
son Glenn and granddaughter Brandy.
A memorial service was held on Thursday, July 20 at 11 a.m. at Holy Cross
Lutheran Church, 7901 Westview, Houston, the church where Gene and Steve
laid a foundation of faith and family and gave relentless time and love to their
church for many years.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her honor to Holy Cross
Lutheran Church, Houston Area Parkinson Society, Ronald McDonald House
Houston, or a charity of one's choice.
Students are selling Festival
tickets to earn scholarships
Advance tickets to the Schu- Students can sell pre-printed
lenburg Festival are available tickets directly to patrons or
from local students, who receive they can direct buyers online. All
scholarships from the Schulen- students selling tickets will have
burg Festival Association based their names listed on the Festival
on ticket sales. website and buyers will be di-
Students selling tickets include: rected to their specific sales link.
Cassie Redding........979-743-1551 Patrons who purchase tickets
Kelli Zapalac
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Emelie Haverda Billimek peacefully entered
eternal life with Our Lord, her loving family
by her side, on June 5, 2017, 8 days after
celebrating her 99th birthday.
She was born May 28,1918, in Shiner, the
8th child of 13 children born to John and Mary
FardaHavrda.Thefamilyeventuallymovedto
Velehrad, to farm the land and sell milk to the
Carnation plant in Schulenburg. Emelie helped
her Mama care for heryounger siblings, and
was known as "our second Mom"to James,
Frank, and Benny. Around the age of 5, she
helped with cooking and baking, learning by
standing on a chair next to the wood stove.
"Anyone who ever had a meal Mom cooked or dessert Mom made were in loved her flowers and she definitely had a green thumb. Mom also enjoyed
taste-bud heaven," her family writes. "Her koiaches-prune, poppyseed, and passing the time by working on jigsaw puzzles and playing dominoes, espe-
cheese were the best. Mom learned from the best - her Mama." Emelie was a ci ally the game of Moon - which she taught all her children and grandchildren
dedicated and hard worker all her life, and made lasting friendships wherever how to play.
she went. She loved to dance polkas and waltzes, especially the "Blue Skirt "Getting her family together was important to her - she loved having her
Waltz" with Ewald Billimek of High Hill. They married on Jan. 11, 1941, in St house full and loud-which it frequently was. Mom also loved to play bingo,
John, and remained dedicated to each other for 62 years until Ewald was and there was a time she and Jack went almost every evening. She was
called home to Heaven on Sept, 20,2003. thrilled to have a grandchild ortwo tag along. Mom cherished the opportunity
She was a member of St. Brigid Catholic Church and St. John Berchmans to attend her grandchildren's sporting events. She loved making the road trips
Catholic Church. Her devotion to Jesus Christ and Our Mother Mary was to out of town games and was rarely absent from the stands.
strong each day of her life. In spite of her progressive debilitation, pain, and
health deterioration, her strong spirit and tenacity helped her continue watch-
ing over her siblings - something she promised her mother she would do. was especially important to her; not for the gifts she received, but for the
She kept her promise - she was the last of the 13 children to finally go home opportunity to be surrounded by her family. Our mom's only flaw - if you
to join her parents, John and Mary Havrda; brothers, Joe, Albert, Leo, John, can call it a flaw, was that she put everyone else first. Her wants, needs and
Robert, James, Frank, Benny; sisters, Mary Krause, Rosie, Annie Petrash, and concerns always took a back seat to everyone else's. She touched many lives
Josie Blaschke Brezina; grandparents, Martin and Viktoria Farda; and great- 'n a positive way, and losing her has left a hole in our hearts and in our lives
grandmother Terezia Vrba. forever. But, we will celebrate her life every July 4th when the skies light up
Emelie is survived by her sons, Tom (Sharon) and Larry (Jill); daughters, with fireworks and the warm red color and the cool blues come together to
Barbara, and Loretta (Jim) Smith; grandsons, Joey (Cheri) Kempf, Larry (Amy) create something very beautiful- Violet!
Billimek, John (Donna) Billimek, Jeff (Jennifer) Billimek, and Kristopher (Alyson) - - ■
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BY- REV TIM KOSLER Those “weeds” are untouched so
St. Rose Catholic Church that the good plants nearby remain
Most of us gain a sense of right unharmed and come safely to
and wrong in our childhood. We harvest. As we grow together in
learn the rules of fair play, expect- the same fields, we cannot see as
ing others to respect the same God does. We are not capable of
standards. Unfortunately, we soon judging who should be weeded out
learn that the world doesn't play and who will be left until harvest,
by those rules. People who lie or It becomes a test of our faith that
cheat get ahead, are rewarded for some who do evil will be allowed
their bad behavior, while those to prosper,
with stronger moral codes are
left behind. How can this be, we
demand. When will they get their He will be winnowing the fields,
“comeuppance?” separating the wheat from the
Matthew 13:24-43 teaches that weeds. In His love and mercy, He
some wrong-doers will be left will know best who has “grown up
to flourish among the righteous, right” and who has not.
Equippi
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Pastor Gil Delaney
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