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In Memoriam
from Vestnik 2021.06.14
by SPJST
In Memory of Sydney Jurchak
gie Josephine Jurchak; daughter Beverly Ann Sommer; brother Darwin Delbert Jurchak; and sister Ionie Jurchak. He is survived by son Ronney Jurchak
Sydney Salby Jurchak, age 97, went (wife Glenda); daughter Vicki Zajicekto be with the Lord Jesus on Wednesday, (husband Larry); Lyndon and BettyJune 2, 2021. He was our wonderful, de- Sommer whom Daddy lovingly alwaysvoted husband, called his incredibly special daughter andfather, and grand- son; and grandchildren Lee Ann Lawfather. rence and husband Brian and Lesley
Celebration of Sommer and wife Heather. life was held Tues- Daddy never knew a stranger. Weday, June 8, 2021, called him “Mr. Social.” What a wonderat 10 a.m. at Klein ful life this amazing man gave his family.Funeral Home in His faith in the Lord and reading theTomball. Burial fol- Bible every day helped him throughlowed at Klein Me- some trying times in his life. We will allmorial Park - Sydney Jurchak miss him so much. Rest in peace, Daddy.Tomball. Visitation Memorial donations may be made towas Monday, June 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Bleiblerville Volunteer Fire Department,Klein Funeral Home. PO Box 151, Bleiblerville, Texas 78931.
He was born on July 10, 1923, to John —SPJST— 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-
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
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;
Corey Heath Marusik, age 44, of uncle Lee Marusik and wife Marjorie of Houston, Texas, passed away on Friday, McKinney; Godparents Raymond PavApril 16, 2021. licek and wife Jenny of Frelsburg; spe-
Corey was born in Houston on Oc- cial friends Ted Fritsch and wife Wanda tober 8, 1976, the son of Larry and of Fayetteville; eight nephews and Diane (Ilse) Maru- nieces Kelton and Keagan Supak, Lilsik. lie, Ayin, Esterlyn, Agatha, Owen, and
Corey graduated Sumner Marusik - all who loved their from Eisenhower Uncle Corey very much. High School in He was preceded in death by his Houston in 1998, father Larry; his father’s parents Edwin where everyone and Nola (Blazek) Marusik of Ellinger; knew and loved his mother’s parents Harold and Evelyn Corey. He was a (Orsak) Ilse of Ellinger; and brother-invery special person with a heart of Corey Marusik law Patrick Supak of Fayetteville. Visitation was held on Wednesday, gold. He was the April 21 from 1 to 6:30 p.m. at St. Mary type of person that never met a stranger. Catholic Church in Ellinger. The family His cheerful smile could always light up received friends from 5 to 6:30 p.m., and any room that he walked into. the rosary was recited at 6:30 p.m.
Corey spent his childhood traveling Funeral service was held at St. John almost every weekend with the family the Baptist Catholic Church in Fayto their “camphouse” in Ellinger. This etteville at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April was Corey’s second home. He enjoyed 22. Burial followed at St. Mary Catholic his trips to Fayette County where he Church Cemetery in Ellinger.
Memorial contributions may be made to any or all of the following: REACH Unlimited, 11832 Mueller Cemetery Road, Cypress, Texas 77429; Ellinger Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 37, Ellinger, Texas 78938; St. Mary Catholic Church, PO Box 57, Fayetteville, Texas 78940; Ellinger Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 113, Ellinger, Texas 78938; or the charity of your choice.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home and Cremations, La Grange. Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com. —SPJST—
In Memory of Janice Victorick
Janice Victorick of Snook, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021. Visitation was Sunday, May 30 from 5 to 8 p.m. with a rosary at 7 p.m. at Strickland Funeral Home in Caldwell with Monsignor John McCaffery as offi- Janice Victorick ciant. Mass of Christian burial was Monday, May 31 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Bryan. Internment followed at Oaklawn Cemetery in Somerville.
Janice was a special lady. She lived an ordinary life, although encountering many hardships. Her mother passed away when she was about three years old, and she was raised by her father with the help of Emmagene Sebesta, her aunt, who served as Grandma to Melissa and Ashley. Being a good mom was her number one priority. Janice was a very hard worker who was always willing to lend a helping hand. Never would she sit back and wait for someone else to start cleaning after any function, and most of the time. she would wind up in the kitchen washing all the pots, pans, and dishes. She loved to cook and was an excellent one. She especially enjoyed cooking great meals for her family and according to her granddaughter, Addison, no one could cook like her.
Janice spent a large portion of her life being a caretaker for family members first was her dad, followed by Donnie’s dad after his mother passed away at an early age. Then, Donnie’s aunt became the next recipient of her love and caring. Her last venture was Aunt Emmagene (Grandma) for several years and especially after she had open heart surgery. Giving help was always Janice’s gift.
Janice retired from Texas A&M in January 2019 and spent her time doing many things at home. She was worried at first because she thought she would get bored because of her highly active life. She never let that happen and loved being able to travel with Donnie on trips for SPJST. She went to every lodge meeting with him, even when she was working full time. She loved meeting and talking to people and was never at a loss for words.
She will be missed by many, especially her family whom she loved dearly. She was the rock for Donnie and supported him in all facets of his career.
During Donnie’s coaching years, Janice was at every ball game. She took pride in caring for the boys and washed practice shirts every evening for the teams. She also made sure the players never had to wear soiled uniforms when playing in tournaments. Janice would gather their uniforms and go to the nearest laundromat to wash them while the team would go to eat. She loved all the players and treated them like her own sons. She would even doctor them if they got sick while in the playoffs. To many of the players she was known as “Mama V.” She loved doing the little things for people and never worried about taking credit for doing any of this.
Janice was one of a kind and loved her only granddaughter, Addison, dearly. There is a strong bond between them, and Mimi loved her “Pumpin.” Addison was the apple of her eye, just like Melissa and Ashley. There was nothing she wouldn’t do for any of them or the rest of her extended family. She made many, many trips between her house and Melissa’s and Ashley’s homes – almost always bringing meals to keep in the freezer so they wouldn’t have to cook. She continued that tradition by making sure Addison and her teammates had good food and brownies when playing in tournaments.
Helping, caring for, working, and cooking were the things she loved.
Janice is survived by husband Donnie Victorick; son Ashley Victorick of Cypress; daughter Melissa and husband Allen Brown of Friendswood; brotherin-law and sister-in-law Wallace and Janice Jahns of Cypress; brother-in-law David Victorick of Tomball; sister Luci Hurley of Bryan; granddaughter Addison Brown; nephews Bill Hurley and Steven Jahns (DeAnn), Logan Hurley, Trevor Hurley, Jarod Jahns, and Jason Jahns; nieces Donna Casey and husband Keith, Michelle Victorick, Megan Cathey (Chase), Claire Casey, Catherine Casey, Jamie Jahns, and Caitlyn Hurley; and a host of other relatives, friends, and church family.
She is preceded in death by her parents Oscar and Mary Albright; father-inlaw and mother-in-law Steve and Vlasta Victorick; and special aunt and uncle Emmagene and Adolf C. Sebesta.
We pray that she rests in peace in God’s care.
Serving as pallbearers were Keith Casey, Dex Dean, Dillon Dean, Bill Hurley, Logan Hurley, Steven Jahns, and Alan Noack. Honorary pallbearers were members of the Snook Basketball team from 1978-1991.
The family requests donations to the Donnie and Janice Victorick Scholarship Fund at SPJST, PO Box 100, Temple, Texas 76503 or online at www.spjst.org/programs/scholarships. —SPJST—
It is not how long, but how well you have lived that matters most.
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