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The West News - Thursday, January 14,1999
Obituaries
Raymond F. Barton Sr.
Raymond F. Barton Sr., age 69
of West, passed away January 6,
1999 at his residence.
A rosary was recited at 7:45 p.m.
January 7 at Aderhold Funeral
Home Chapel in West by Rev.
Melvin Dornak. Mass of Christian
Burial was celebrated at 2 p.m.
January 8 at St. Mary's Catholic
Church of the Assumption in West,
with Rev. Ed Karasek, Rev. Melvin
Dornak and Deacon Cecil Friend
as con-celebrants. Burial followed
at St. Mary's Cemetery near West.
Mr. Barton was born on April
23,1929 in McLennan County, the
son of Frank and Agnes Hutyra
Barton. He attended schools in
West. He married Henrietta Sulak on February 5,1951 at Immacu-
late Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Abbott. He has been the
owner of Ray's Electric and Plumbing since 1950. He also worked as
a projectionist for the old West Best Theater. He loved fishing,
dancing and playing with his grandchildren. He was a member of
K.J.T. No. 31, S.P.J.S.T. Lodge No. 54 and the West Chamber of
Commerce. He was also a lifetime member of St. Mary's Catholic
Church of the Assumption in West.
He was preceded in death by a son, Raymond F. Barton Jr. who
died on April 19, 1990.
He is survived by his wife, Henrietta Barton of West; two sons,
Randy Barton, Craig Barton and his wife, Becky, all of West; four
daughters, Joanie Barton of Los Angeles, California, Judy Overton
and her husband, Tom of Houston; Becky Cartier of Austin; and
Jackie Mynarcik and her husband, John of West; one daughter-in-
law, Sandy Barton of West; three sisters, Willie Mae Schuetz,
Georgie Spruell and Rudy Marak, all of West; 10 grandchildren,
Jason, Amy and Shelli Barton, Nathan and Matthew Overton,
Whitney and Kaylie Mynar, Ashlee Mynarcik, Alex and Thomas
Dean Barton and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were Rudolph Matus, Phillip Webre, George (Boogie)
Hanzlicek, Jimmy Holcomb, Joe Steinocher, John R. Sulak, Edwin
Sulak and Miles (Pee Wee) Adamson.
"In lieu of flowers" memorials may be made to St. Mary's Catholic
Church of the Assumption, St. Mary's School Ednowment Fund or
West Ambulance Building Fund.
Aderhold Funeral Home in West was in charge of arrangements.
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Anton J. Pustejovsky
Anton J. Pustejovsky, age 83 of West, passed away January 6,
1999 in West Rest Haven.
A rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. January 7 by Rev. Jerry Ryan
in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Abbott. Mass
of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. January 8 in St.
Mary's Catholic Church of the Assumption in West with Rev. Ed
Karasek as celebrant. Burial followed in Fatima Cemetery near
Abbott.
Mr. Pustejovsky was born November 25, 1915 in West and had
lived in the Abbott and West area all of his life. He was the son of his
late parents Joseph and Frances Pustejovsky. Mr. Pustejovsky
attended St. Mary's School and West High School. Anton was very
active in church and the community. He was a charter member of
the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Abbott and the
Abbott K.J.T. He served on the church board and was president of
K.J.T. for many years. He was also active in the Knights of Colum-
bus Council #2305 ofWest and the Texas Farm Bureau. On October
11, 1937 he married Helen Hykel. Anton and Helen shared many
things including their birthday on November 25. They settled in the
Chatt community and farmed there for 40 years. The main crops of
the farm were cotton, milo, corn, wheat and cattle. His love of God,
his family and his love of farming is evident to all his family and
friends. His immediate family is 59 members strong and one of his
grandchildren, Stephen Picha, is studying to be a priest.
Mr. Pustejovsky was preceded in death by two sons, James, who
died shortly after birth and his son Michael who was killed in a car
accident in 1987.
In 1976, Anton and Helen moved to West upon retiring from
farming. Anton stayed busy working at West Fraternal, manicuring
his yard, and playing Taroke or dominoes with friends. He loved
dancing to Czech music and listening or watching Czech music.
Survivors include his wife, Helen ofWest; three sons, Bernard
and wife Lucy Pustejovsky and Anthony and wife Beverly of Abbott
and Joseph and wife Carolyn ofWest; three daughters, Mrs. Ernest
(Helen) Mach of Hillsboro, Mrs. Felix (Bernice) Picha of Waco and
Mrs. Sam (Janice) Hurst of Lorena; a daughter-in-law, Elaine
Pustejovsky of Abbott; four sisters, Mrs. Otillie Roznovsky ofWest,
Mrs. Joe (Mary) Sinkule, Mrs. Eugene (Sophie) Kubala and Mrs.
Johnny (Agnes) Sinkule, all of Abbott; 23 grandchildren and 10
great-grandchildren.
Active pallbearers were Matt Pustejovsky, Jeremy Pustejovsky,
James Picha, Eric Pustejovsky, Jeffrey Hurst, Greg Pustejovsky
and Richard Mach.
The family has requested that memorials be made to St. Mary's
Catholic Church ofWest or the K.J.T. Scholarship Fund.
Kotch Funeral Home ofWest was in charge of arrangements.
Louise Bacak Urban
Louise Bacak Urban, age 77 of Waco, formerly of Dallas, passed away
January 6,1999 at Providence Hospital in Waco.
A rosary was recited at 10 a.m. January 9 at St. Mary's Catholic
Church of the Assumption in West by Rev. Isidore Rozycki. Mass of
Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:15 a..m, with Rev. Isidore
Rozycki as celebrant. Burial followed at St. Mary's Catholic Church
of the Assumption near West.
Mrs. Urban was born on February 2, 1921 in West, the daughter
of Ignac and Cecilia Bacak. She married Rudolph Urban on Novem-
ber 20, 1943 in West. He preceded her in death on November 22,
1994. She was a professional seamstress at the Brooks Uniform
Company in Dallas for 40 years until she retired in 1983. Louise
loved to cook and bake. She was a ■ iber of St. Bernard’s Catholic
Church in Dallas.
She is preceded in death by a brother, Ignac Bacak.
She is survived by a daughter, Debbie Elaine Stephens of Pleas-
ant Valley, Missouri; two brothers, Louis Bacak and his wife, Martha of
Quilan and William Bacak; three sisters, Lillian Hlavenka and her
husband, August of Dallas; Mary Murphy and Stacie Roessler and her
husband, Herman of Waco; and several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers were his nephews, Edward Bacak, Herman E. Roessler,
Richard Nors, Anthony Urban, Milton Rejcek and Ted Kostohryz.
Memorials may be made to the West Volunteer Ambulance Associa-
tion.
The family received visitors from 6 to 8 p.m. on January 8 at the
funeral home.
Aderhold Funeral Home in West was in charge of arrangements.
Robert (Bob) Cunningham
Robert (Bob) Cunningham, age 76 of Elk, passed away January
13,1999 at his residence.
A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m., Thursday at Aderhold Funeral
Home in West by Rev. Isidore Rozycki. Mass of Christian Burial will
be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church
in Elk, with Rev. Isidore Rozycki as celebrant. Burial will follow at
St. Joseph's Cemetery in Elk.
Mr. Cunningham was born on November 14, 1922 in Corpus
Christi, the son of Allen and Annie Cunningham. He was reared and
educated in the Waco area and attended Waco High School. He
married Evelyn Mae Smajstrla, the love of his life on May 9,1950
in Waco.
He served his country in the United States Air Force during
World War II. After leaving the service, he attended Baylor Univer-
sity obtaining a degree in history in 1949. He began working for the
Southern Pacific Railroad Company in 1949 as a Claim Agent and
became an officer in his company early in his career. He eventually
retired as the Assistant to the General Manager-Administration in
1983. He resided throughout Texas during his career, eventually
becoming a Houston resident for the final 20 years of his career.
Robert loved the Elk community where he resided during his
retirement. He wrote a book entitled, "A History of the Elk Commu-
nity, Texas" published in 1997 which chronicles the 144 year history
of Elk. He was an avid golfer, book collector and history buff. During
his retirement he started and managed the Senior Golf Leagues at
Cottonwood and Connally Golf Courses for many years. •
He issurvived by his wife, Evelyn Mae Cunningham of Elk; three
sons, Robert Cunningham Jr. of Houston, David Cunningham of
The Woodlands, and Frank Cunningham of Austin; four grandchil-
dren, Andrew, Patrick, Elyse and Jonathan Cunningham; one step-
grandson, Ryan Walker; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Hillcrest Community Hospice.
Aderhold Funeral Home in West is in charge of arrangements.
Henry William Kudelka
Henry William Kudelka died December 20,1998 in the Veterans
Rehabilitation Care Center in Martinez, California after a lengthly
illness.
Funeral services were December 23 in Rio Vista, California at
Stewarts Chapel with Rev. Father William Walsh and the Delta
Moose Lodge officiating.
Mr. Kudelka was born May 7, 1922 in Ross where he attended
school and then graduated from West High School in 1939.
He served in the Military with the U.S. Navy, then settling in
California.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Sadie Kudelka of Rio Vista,
California; one sister, Ida Herring Zatopek of Baytown; and one
brother, Victor V. Kudelka of Idaho. He is also survived by four
great-nephews and four great-nieces; also other relatives in West
and Waco.
Basketball results
High School Boys
Lorena 79 WestJV 33
The West JV came up on the short end to a talented Lorena team
by a 79-33 score on January 5 in West.
Lorena took a 16-7 first quarter lead and then expanded the
advantage to 35-16 at halftime. In the third period, Lorena went on
a 26-7 run for a 61-23 advantage.
Leading scorers for West were Brad Ferguson 13, and Colby
Bohannon with 10 points. Jeffrey led Lorena with 20 points.
West JV 53 Clifton 29
The West JV used a strong first, quarter to power its way to a 53-
29 score on January 8 in West.
West led 16-2 after one quarter and widened the margin to 30-15
at halftime. In the third quarter, West maintained a 41-26 lead.
Balanced scoring was turned in for the Trojans by Chris Kubacak
11, Craig Huffhines 10, Colby Bohannon 8, Brad Ferguson 6, and
Heath Keel with 6 points.
High School Girls
WestJV 50 Lorena 23
The West JV dominated Lorena by a 50-23 score on January 5 in
West.
West raced to a 15-8 first period lead and expanded the lead to 28-
14 at the half. In the third quarter, West went on a 14-4 run for a 42-
18 lead.
Scoring for West was Amy Barton 9, Callie Grochoske 9, Angela
Bullock 8, and Tracy Tyree with 6 points.
West JV 37 China Spring 16
The West JV used tough defense to overpower China Spring by a
37-16 score on January 8 in West.
West led 10-4 after one quarter and went on a 16-4 second quarter
spurt for a 26-8 lead. In the third quarter, West led 32-14.
Leading the way for the Lady Trojans were Amy Barton 9, Jackie
Olson 7, and Brittney Rostetter with 5 points.
Virtue is the only true nobility.
—Thomas Fuller
A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds.
—Francis Bacon
West EMS Building
Fund Memorials
In memory of Marvin Htgar
Sr. by Lil Hegar and T.N. Fos-
ter.
In memory of Anton J.
Pustejovsky by C.J. and
Martha Hlavaty; Joe and Clara
Kotch; and Albin and Patsy
Picha.
In memory of Henry Bray,
John F. Schroeder and Dawin
Nors by Mr. and Mrs. Ludvik
Bajer.
In memory of Raymond F.
Barton Sr. by Mr. and Mrs. Ben
Knapek; Kirk and Pauline
Wines; Floyd and Irene Wolf;
Loretta Svacek; Leona Krai;
Adele Nemecek; Mr. and Mrs.
Raymond J. Matus; Paula and
Donald Cernosek; Larry and Ava
Knapek; Daniel and Evelyn
Petter and family; Mr. and Mrs.
William F. Pareya; Josephine
Kocian; Mike and Jeanette
Sulak; Martha Sulak; Emily
Plsek; Charles and Theresa
Polansky; Ernest and Mona
Zahirniak; Monroe and Dora
Kruse; Helen Schutza; Dr. Jose
and Lori Eisma; Joe Barton;
Charlie Ondrej; Mr. and Mrs.
Tony Sulak; Freddie and Janice
Kaluza; Joe and Linda Urban;
Terry and Cathy Reddell; Den-
nis and Debbie Debbendener and
family; Danny and Lil
Urbanovsky; Evelyn Gajdosik;
Norene Mynarcik; Mr. and Mrs.
Ludvik Bajer; C.J. and Martha
Hlavaty; Mr. and Mrs. F. Wayne
Money; Cecil and Dianne Friend;
Ellouise Mynarcik; Nancy Hurtt.
Donations to EMS Fund by
Fern Longhenry and Mr. and
Mrs. Ludvik Bajer.
West Volunteer
Ambulance
Memorials
In memory of Annie Kolar
by Irene Mueller.
In memory of Louise (Bacak)
Urban by Albina Urban; Jerry
and Doris Hewlett; Geraldine
Cervenka Davidson; Elfie
Merenda; Keely Reynolds; Max
and Evelyn Reynolds; Mr. and
Mrs. Raymond Klish; James and
Virginia Murphy; Stacie Cihlar;
Raymond and Barbara Chudej;
Albin and Ella Macik; Jerry and
Margaret Kramolis; Frank and
Willie Mae Podsednik; Henry
and Erma Roessler; and
Lawrence and Evelyn Hlavaty.
Outdoors
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Keith Warren
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Phone 826-5817. (Pd. until 3-99)
A fellow was heard to say, “I
was four days behind in fny pray-
ing, but I got caught up during
the tornado.”
The Psalmist put it like this: ‘‘It
was good for me to draw near to
God.”
It's impossible to get close to
some people. But you can get as
close to God as you desire. No
one can keep you from Him -
unless you let him.
And the closer you come to
God, the closer He comes to you.
As the prodigal son came
home, while he was still a long
way off, his father ran to meet
him.
That's God. He loves you. He
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It’s been over twenty years since I bought my first new fiberglass bass
boat. Back then boat manufacturers were building almost 60,000 boats
per year. The number of manufacturers has dwindled more than half,
while the number of new fiberglass bass boats which are produced each
year has fallen to less than 29,000 units.
When I learned these numbers, I was shocked. The few remaining
leading manufacturers of bass boats are now competing for fewer and
fewer new boat buyers. This translates into great news for the want-to-
be fiberglass bass boat owner.
Today’s manufacturers are turning out a finished product that is so
much better than when I bought my first boat that I find it hard to
believe. The boats have become increasingly larger in size and in the
number of standard features that weren’t even options back in the late
70’s. The quality of new fiberglass bass boats has improved significantly
as well.
When I shelled out the money in 1978 for my new, top of the line boat
and engine, the $10,000 price tag set me back financially for several
years. The price of some of today’s new fiberglass bass boats is now in
the $30,000 range. I even heard of a guy recently who custom ordered
a new boat that had enough extra equipment on it that the final cost was
over $40,000.
Selecting a new bass boat today is much easier because there are
fewer name brands at which to look.
It’s imperative that anyone who purchases a new fiberglass bass boat
does their homework. I’d suggest that you first determine what you will
primarily be using the boat for and where you’ll fish. This will help
determine the size of the boat.
Next you should take an on-the-water test ride in each of the leading
manufacturers boats to determine which will work best for you.
I always recommend test rides to be done on a windy day in order to
see how the boat handles rough water. Keep in mind that all boats will
handle nicely on calm water. There are boat manufacturers that give on-
the-water demos that will show the buyer some incredible performance
and handling. But ask yourself, "is this the way I’ll be using the boat?”
When selecting an engine, do some asking of questions and lots of
listening. Ask the mechanics at boat shops to give you their opinion on
which manufacturer is best and why. Look around at fishing tournaments
to see which brand engine is breaking down. Ask the fishermen that are
using the products for their opinion.
Selecting an engine manufacturer for me was very simple. I did
some research and found that owners of two of the brands were frequent
visitors to the repair shop, while with the third brand, I haven’t found
one person who has ever had a major breakdown with their engine.
There are lots of decisions to be made before making the purchase of
a new boat. Make sure and invest some time to research the matter
completely before signing on the dotted line.
A new boat and engine purchased today should last the owner a
lifetime, if properly maintained.
West Personals
Celebrating Christmas on December 20 in the home of Evelyn
Hanak in West were her family, Benjamin and Johnny Hanak of
Rendon, Shirley Nelson of San Antonio, Ken, Ruby, Lauren, and
Meredith Douglass of Springbranch, Dan, Debbie, Diana, Collin and
Calista Lackey of Grand Prairie, Clark and Lisa Daniel of Austin, Scot*,
Nicole and Savannah Nelson of Rockwall.
Card of Thanks
The family of
Raynold Smajstrla
wish to express our sincere thanks and deep appreciation
to our many friends and relatives for their prayers and
expressions of sympathy extended to us at the time of the
death of our brother w ho died December 11,1998.
Thanks also to Father Isidore, the staff of Kotch Funeral
Home and to all who sent food, flowers, cards and
memorials.
May God bless you w ith his love.
(I wp-14)
The Smajstrla Family
Card of Thanks
We wish to extend our heartfelt thanks and deep appreciation to
each and everyone who extended their hand of love, prayers and
concern during the illness and upon the death of our beloved husband,
father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother and uncle,
Raymond F. Barton Sr.
who passed away Wednesday, January 6,1999.
We are especially grateful to Rev. Melvin Dornak, Rev. Ed Karasek,
Deacon Cecil Friend, organist Dorothy Kucera and soloist Barbara
Kostecka for the beautiful service they prepared. We also thank the
pallbearers and the staff at Aderhold Funeral Home for their
professionalism and helpfulness during this difficult time.
A special thank you to the EMS staff for the numerous times they
came right away; to Dr. Eisma and the emergency room nurses at
Hillcrest Medical Center at West for their care; to the third and fourth
floor nursing staff at Providence Health Center; and to Dr. Charles A.
Shoultz Jr., Dr. Charles A. Shoultz HI, Dr. Gregory A. Buser, Dr.
Walker and Dr. Gardell for their concern and care during these last
few weeks.
We sincerely appreciate those who sent flowers, cards, Masses,
donations, memorials, the phone calls and the food donations. Also to
Kathy Brown and Joanna Villanueva for their care; and to Janice
Kaluza for bringing Holy Communion to the house. Your expressions
of comfort meant more than words can say.
May God bless each and everyone of you.
The family of Raymond F. Barton Sr.
Henrietta Barton - Wife
Joanie Barton - Daughter
Judy & Tom Overton - Daughter & Son-in-Law
Randy Barton - Son
Becky Cartier - Daughter
Jackie & John Mynarcik - Daughter & Son-in-Law
Craig & Rebecca Barton - Son & Daughter-in-Law
Sandy Barton - Daughter-in-Law
Grandchildren:
Nathan & Matthew Overton
Whitney & Kaylie Mynar & Ashlee Mynarcik
Alex & Thomas Dean Barton
Jason, Amy & Shelli Barton
Sisters:
Willie Mae Schuets, Georgie Spruell & Rudy Marak
i Nieces and Nephews
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