In Memoriam

In Memory of Mary Irene Burtis

Mary Irene Burtis passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, in Edmond, Oklahoma, surrounded by her loving family after a long courageous battle with cancer.

Born in 1943 in Cameron, Texas, Mary Irene was the daughter of Hilda Kuzel Burtis and John Burtis, and she grew up with Mary Irene Burtis her younger sister, Marguerite Burtis, on the family farm in Buckholts. A graduate of Buckholts High School, Mary Irene then moved to New York City where she lived on and off while she was a student at Stephen F. Austin University in Nacogdoches. She received her Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology and later earned a Master of Science in Speech Pathology from East Texas State University in Commerce (now Texas A&M at Commerce).

After receiving the Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Mary Irene began her lifetime career as a speech-language pathologist in public schools in Texas City and later in other Texas public school districts: McAllen, San Antonio, Paris, and Dallas. Mary Irene joined her sister, Marguerite, as a speech-language pathologist in private practice in 1986. Their private practice, known as the Burtis Speech-Language Center, changed its name to Burtis & Noel Speech-Language Center, Inc., in 1995 when their friend and speech-language pathologist, Julie Noel, joined the practice. Mary Irene was beloved by her patients in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, and she will be missed by many loving families.

Mary Irene chaired and served on many committees throughout her career as a member of the Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association (TSHA) which presented her with the TSHA Award of Honor in 2003 for her dedication to the empowerment of speechlanguage pathologists and audiologists lian Noel, Adolph Jurca, Bill Goodman, Gordon Jones, and Lee Pittman.

Contributions may be made to the Burtis-Vogel-Elkins Community Service Fund, Texas Speech Hearing Foundation, 425 Cypress, Abilene, Texas 79601; Corinth Community Cemetery, PO Box 272, Buckholts, Texas 76518; or SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts, 600 State Highway 36, Buckholts, Texas 76518.

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in their commitment to achieving excellence in education, professional development, and leadership. Mary Irene was also a Fellow of the Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation which supports research, education, and service endeavors to improve the lives of people with communication disorders.

She was a member of SPJST Lodge 15, Buckholts for 79 years, a Texas fraternal benefit society founded in 1897 by Czech pioneers and their mission continues today to assist projects which seek to keep alive the cherished traditions, customs, heritage, and language of Czech Texans.

Mary Irene was a devoted loving mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, a fiercely loyal friend, and a supportive, encouraging business partner. She loved rock and roll, country and western, rhythm and blues, fashion magazines, denim jackets, skinny jeans, high heels, Czech culture, kolaches, reading about the British royal family, and discussing politics. She was active in the Texas Democratic Party and Dallas County Democratic Committee, attended many state meetings, and served as an election judge in many elections.

Mary Irene is survived by her son, Thomas Marshall Burtis Weatherford, and his wife, Cecilia Cameron Weatherford, in Edmond, Oklahoma, who have two daughters, Clara Mary Weatherford and Sally Jean Weatherford. Mary Irene is also survived by her sister, Marguerite Burtis, and her husband, Peter Vogel, who live in Dallas, their sons, Stephen Louis Burtis Vogel of Buckholts and John-Paul Burtis Vogel and his wife, Alesha Dawn Vogel of Southlake, and their children John Mason Vogel, Grady Paul Vogel, and Ethan Jacob Vogel. She is also survived by loving aunt Irene Kuzel Rollins and first cousins, Charlotte (Matt) Rowland, Emil John (Ann) Kuzel, Elizabeth (Greg) Cook, John (Robin) Rollins, Dorothy Klepper, and Joyce Petrich. Mary Irene leaves behind a host of friends from her personal life and professional practice.

Visitation was at Marek-Burns-Laywell in Cameron at 1 p.m. on Saturday, November 26, and interment followed at the Corinth Community Cemetery in Buckholts. A reception followed at the family farm. Pallbearers were John-Paul Vogel, Stephen Vogel, Mike McCoy, Ju-

In Memory of Doris Klinkovsky

Doris Nell Klinkovsky, age 90, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022, in Temple, Texas.

She was born January 11, 1932, near Cyclone to Edward J. Marek and Matilda Rose (Wychopen) Marek. She graduated from Rosebud High School in 1949. She married Edward Jerry Klinkovsky on August 21, 1954, in Ocker Brethren Church.

She retired from Blinn College in Brenham after working there for 10 years as a transcript administrator.

Doris enjoyed gardening in her yard. She could grow anything from a cutting. She loved spending time with and cook-

ing for her grandchildren. They affectionately referred to her as “Momo.” She was a caring mother, grandmother, and devoted wife to her beloved Edward for 68 years. She was a member of Ocker Brethren Church and lifetime member of the Christian Sisters. Doris was a lifelong member of SPJST Lodge 24, Cyclone. She was preceded in death by her parents; son Edward Russell Klinkovsky; and brother Johnny C. Marek. Doris is survived by husband Edward J. Klinkovsky; daughter Karen K. Hutchins and husband Doug; granddaughters Kelley Hashemi and husband Milad and Kathryn K. Hutchins Hezel and husband Kris; grandson Kirk Evan Hutchins and wife Taylor Krcha Hutchins; brother Edward Marek and wife Irene; sister-in-law Betty Marek (Mrs. Johnny C. Marek); and caregiver Sherry Johnson who provided special care to Doris for the past two years. Visitation was Monday, November 14 at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home in Temple. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, November 15 at 10 a.m. at Ocker Brethren Church in Zabcikville. Burial followed at Ocker Brethren Church Cemetery. Doris Klinkovsky Pallbearers were Frank Klinkovsky Jr., Andrew Brenek, Larry Olejnik, Donnie Loftin, Edwin Husak, and Ronnie Vanicek. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ocker Brethren Church Memorial Fund. —SPJST—

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Resolution of Sympathy

We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge 17, Novy Tabor, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother, MILTON MYNAR, who passed away on October 19, 2022, at the age of 83.

Milton was born on July 14, 1939, to Joe and Lillie Schumacher Mynar in the Second Creek Community of Burleson County. He graduated from Caldwell High School in 1958. He married the love of his life, Eleanora Vavra, on April 4, 1964, at Frenstat Holy Rosary Catholic Church and enjoyed 58 years of marriage.

Milton and Eleanora were blessed with three daughters. He loved being a granddad to his four grandchildren and loved spending time with his family and grandchildren. He enjoyed traveling with Eleanora and shared trips with the DeMottier and Matus families, JD and Carolyn, and gambling with brothers-inlaw JD and James.

Milton was employed for 48 years serving as a parts man for the Chevrolet dealership in Caldwell. Even through the multiple ownerships of the company, he remained a dedicated and loyal employee. He retired from Caldwell Country Chevrolet on January 31, 2012.

Everyone who knew Milton knew he was an avid Caldwell Hornet football fan and a fan of all sports. In his younger years, he never missed a Friday night football game with the guys, and Friday night football took on a special meaning when he watched his two grandsons take the field as Caldwell Hornets. Nothing matched his love of the Hornets except for his love of the Texas Longhorns. Milton enjoyed attending games in Austin and watching them on television.

Milton served his community as a member of the Caldwell Volunteer Fire Department; SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor; and Burleson County Czech Heritage Society. He was a faithful servant of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, St. Mary’s Usher Club, Burleson County Knights of Columbus Council 6366, and KJT.

He is survived by wife Eleanor; daughters Paula McMillan and husband Rob, Debbie Tittle and husband Dusty, and Kim Mynar; and grandchildren Brahm and Brianna McMillan and Wade and Garret Tittle.

Funeral service was Tuesday, October 25 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Caldwell. Burial followed in the church’s cemetery.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace. Susan Skrabanek Betty Suehs —SPJST— Milton Mynar

Resolution of Sympathy

We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge 17, Novy Tabor, wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family of our departed lodge brother,

EDWIN LOUIS HLAVATY, who passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at the age of 90.

He was born on December 20, 1931, to Walter and Matilda Hlavaty in the Cooks Point community.

Edwin was one of 40 graduates of Caldwell High School in 1952. From 1955 to 1956, he served in the United States Army. He was asked to attend the officer’s training school which required him to extend his tour of duty. He declined the offer and completed basic training. When his training was complete, he was transferred to European Command and stationed in Germany where he served as Communication Chief. Edwin won top marksman in small arms in the 73rd Unit in 1956 in which he served.

After being honorably discharged, he moved back to Texas to work for the highway department in Bryan. Edwin was the soil testing specialist for TXDOT then transferred to the Texas Transportation Institute at Texas A&M University in College Station.

Edwin spent the last 13 years of his career working in air-conditioning and refrigeration and heating repair and maintenance. After suffering a work injury in 1983, he retired to the Cooks Point community to care for his mother.

He enjoyed planting various fruit trees and gardening in his later years, and he shared his harvest with friends and family. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, and traveling. He travelled to both Europe and Central and South America. He represented the State of Texas in the World Tour Fair and Brno, Czech Republic.

He was a lifetime member of SPJST Lodge 17, New Tabor and Texas Czech Genealogical Society. He supported the Czech Center Museum Houston and Burleson County Czech Heritage Society.

Edwin was a longtime member of Caldwell Brethren Church early in his life and served as a Sunday school teacher, superintendent, on the board of elders, and as chairman. In 2003, he joined First Presbyterian Church in Bryan.

A memorial service was held on June 22 in the chapel of Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home in Caldwell.

May our departed brother rest in eternal peace. Susan Skrabanek Betty Suehs —SPJST— Edwin Hlavaty

This is a Czech version of the popular and well-known Christmas carol Silent Night - which was originally written in German.

https://omniglot.com/songs/multilingual/silentnight/czech.php

Tichá noc, svata noc - Silent Night, Holy Night

1. Tichá noc, svatá noc! Jala lid v blahý klid. Dvé jen srdcí tu v Betlémě bdí, hvězdy při svitu u jeslí dlí, v nichž malé děťátko spí, v nichž malé děťátko spí! 2. Tichá noc, svatá noc Co anděl vyprávěl, přísed s jasností v pastýřův stan, zní již s výsosti, s všech země stran: „Vám je dnes Spasitel dán, přišel Kristus Pan!“

3. Tichá noc, svatá noc! Boží láska, si s úsměvem hrá zpod zlaté řasy k nám vyzírá, že nám až srdéčko plá, vstříc mu vděčně plá, vstříc mu vděčně plá,