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In Memoriam In Memory of Sydney Jurchak Sydney Salby Jurchak, age 97, went to be with the Lord Jesus on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. He was our wonderful, devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Celebration of life was held Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at 10 a.m. at Klein Funeral Home in Tomball. Burial followed at Klein Memorial Park - Sydney Jurchak Tomball. Visitation was Monday, June 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Klein Funeral Home. He was born on July 10, 1923, to John and Otillie Jurchak in Nelsonville, Texas. He was baptized at the Nelsonville Brethren Church and confirmed in the Rosenberg Brethren Church. He attended Seiler School and graduated from Lamar Consolidated High School in Richmond. He served in the Army Air Force during World War II from 1942 to 1945. Sydney married the love of his life, Georgie Josephine Barta of Fairchilds on August 4, 1945, while still in the service. They made their home in Houston where they raised three children: Beverly Ann Sommer, Ronney Lynn Jurchak, and Vicki Jean Zajicek. Sydney was employed by Folger Coffee Company in Houston as a shift supervisor. In 1968, after working 22 years, Folger’s was sold to Procter and Gamble, and Sydney was transferred to the Folger’s plant in New Orleans, Louisiana. Sydney and Georgie lived in Louisiana until his retirement in1983. He worked 37 years for Folger’s. They moved back to Houston in 1985. Sydney was a member of Houston Brethren Church, where he served as chairman of the board of elders and teacher at the adult Sunday school. He also was a very active member of SPJST Lodge 88, Houston. He served on the board of trustees and was a member of the entertainment committee for 14 years. He was a member of American Legion Post 271 in Rosenberg. Sydney was preceded in death by parents John and Otillie Jurchak; wife Geor-
gie Josephine Jurchak; daughter Beverly Ann Sommer; brother Darwin Delbert Jurchak; and sister Ionie Jurchak. He is survived by son Ronney Jurchak (wife Glenda); daughter Vicki Zajicek (husband Larry); Lyndon and Betty Sommer whom Daddy lovingly always called his incredibly special daughter and son; and grandchildren Lee Ann Lawrence and husband Brian and Lesley Sommer and wife Heather. Daddy never knew a stranger. We called him “Mr. Social.” What a wonderful life this amazing man gave his family. His faith in the Lord and reading the Bible every day helped him through some trying times in his life. We will all miss him so much. Rest in peace, Daddy. Memorial donations may be made to Bleiblerville Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 151, Bleiblerville, Texas 78931. —SPJST—
In Memory of Mary Ann Kieschnick Mary Ann (Keene) Kieschnick, age 75, of Houston, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Funeral service was held Thursday, June 3 at 10 a.m. at Messiah Lutheran Church in Houston. Committal service followed at 1 p.m. at Trinity Klein Lutheran Cemetery in Spring. Visitation Mary Ann Kieschnick was Wednesday, June 2 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Pat H. Foley Funeral Home in Houston. She was born in Houston on November 15, 1945, to parents William and Rhoda (Barker) Keene. She was a graduate of Raegan High School. On September 24, 1966, Mary Ann married the love of her life Robert Ray Kieschnick, and they were married for 50 years until his passing. She retired as an administrative assistant from Shell/Pennzoil. Mary Ann was an active member of Messiah Lutheran Church. For more than 50 years, she was a member of SPJST Lodge 142, Houston.
A longtime SPJST member and supporter, Sister Kieschnick served in several positions in both District Five and Lodge 142, Houston for many years. She was dedicated and assisted with district, lodge, and youth activities, fundraisers, and projects. In her spare time, she always enjoyed reading, no matter what it was. Her other enjoyments included arts, crafts, and sewing. One of her last projects was completing a quilt for every grandchild. Preceding her in death were husband Robert; parents William and Rhoda Keene; mother-in-law and father-in-law Herbert and Alene Kieschnick; sister Ellen Jean Kesercioglu; and brother-inlaw and sister-in-law Donald and Grace Kieschnick. Surviving her are son Curtis Kieschnick and wife Connie; son Keith Kieschnick and wife Amy; grandchildren Kaylee, Karley, Paige, Dylan, and Chasity Brown and husband Donnie; sister Nancy Bagwell and husband Gene; and numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Dennis Hermis, Cody Moszkowicz, Dustin Moszkowicz, Dylan Kieschnick, James Bagwell, and Frank Bagwell. —SPJST—
In Memory of Corey Marusik Corey Heath Marusik, age 44, of Houston, Texas, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021. Corey was born in Houston on October 8, 1976, the son of Larry and Diane (Ilse) Marusik. Corey graduated from Eisenhower High School in Houston in 1998, where everyone knew and loved Corey. He was a very special person Corey Marusik with a heart of gold. He was the type of person that never met a stranger. His cheerful smile could always light up any room that he walked into. Corey spent his childhood traveling almost every weekend with the family to their “camphouse” in Ellinger. This was Corey’s second home. He enjoyed his trips to Fayette County where he
loved being a part of annual community events like the Tomato Festival or Firemen’s Feast in Ellinger. He loved taking advantage of any opportunity to catch up with all of his friends in the community. He spent most of his life as an active athlete in Special Olympics. He competed in track and field, soccer, bowling, softball, bocce ball, and basketball. He loved competing and living out the Special Olympics Oath that says, “Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” Corey spent almost 14 years with REACH Unlimited, where he spent his days serving and living for the past eight years. During this time, he worked for almost nine years as a restaurant attendant at Texas Roadhouse of Tomball, where he made lasting friendships with his fellow co-workers. Corey truly cherished his family and friends. He made it a point to always take the time out to check on them with a simple phone call, or two, or three. He was a true servant to his community. Corey was always happy to offer his help and assistance in any way possible. Corey also held a special place in his heart for all of his nieces and nephews. He is a member of Lodge 51, Ellinger. He is survived by his mother Diane; twin brother Curt Marusik and wife, Amy of The Woodlands; sister Dawn (Marusik) Supak of Fayetteville; uncle Billy Ilse and wife Nellie of Industry; uncle Lee Marusik and wife Marjorie of McKinney; Godparents Raymond Pavlicek and wife Jenny of Frelsburg; special friends Ted Fritsch and wife Wanda of Fayetteville; eight nephews and nieces Kelton and Keagan Supak, Lillie, Ayin, Esterlyn, Agatha, Owen, and Sumner Marusik - all who loved their Uncle Corey very much. He was preceded in death by his father Larry; his father’s parents Edwin and Nola (Blazek) Marusik of Ellinger; his mother’s parents Harold and Evelyn (Orsak) Ilse of Ellinger; and brother-inlaw Patrick Supak of Fayetteville. Visitation was held on Wednesday, April 21 from 1 to 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church in Ellinger. The family received friends from 5 to 6:30 p.m., and the rosary was recited at 6:30 p.m. Funeral service was held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Fayetteville at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 22. Burial followed at St. Mary Catholic Church Cemetery in Ellinger.
