In Memoriam

In Memory of Dorothy Hinson

Dorothy Virginia Schiller Hinson, 92, of Houston, Texas, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, after her battle with dementia.

A memorial service was held on Saturday, May 6 at 11 a.m. at Houston Brethren Church, followed by burial that afternoon at Jones Prairie Cemetery in Leggett where her husband is buried.

Dorothy was born on April 18, 1930, in Houston to Eddie E. and Ella (Slovacek) Schiller. She graduated from Lamar High School. She was married to Earl B. Hinson for 50 years until his death in 2004. Dorothy was devoted to God and was a devoted member of Houston Brethren Church, where she served as president of the Christian Sisters, president of the Board of Elders, taught Sunday School, and played the organ and piano during church services. She also served as president of the state Christian Sisters’ Union, served on the Unity of the Brethren’s Home Missions Board and Mutual Aid Society Board, and was a Synodical Committee member. Dorothy was proud of her Czech heritage and loved talking about her family.

Dorothy was a member of SPJST Lodge 9, Snook.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; son Jimmy Hinson; and granddaughter Christie Dawn Hinson.

She is survived by daughters Lynn Hinson and Frances H. Jensen; son-inlaw Mike Jensen; brother Marvin Schiller and sister-in-law Bobye; grand- children Shaun Hinson, Jeanette, and Will and Sydney Jensen; and nieces and nephews.

Donations may be made in Dorothy’s honor to The Brethren Journal, c/o Ben Polasek, 1103 Harrisonburg Lane, Col lege Station, Texas 77845. —SPJST—

In Memory of Barbara Tichacek

Barbara Jean Tichacek, age 67, of East Bernard, Texas, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 19, 2023.

Barbara was born August 28, 1955, in East Bernard. She graduated from East Bernard High School in 1974. Following high school, she attended Wharton County Junior College.

Barbara was an active member of SPJST Lodge 28, East Bernard and Holy Cross Catholic Church. Barbara was a faithful volunteer at C.A.R.E. She enjoyed gardening and listening to polka and country music.

Barbara was preceeded in death by her parents - mother Helen Hanzelka Tichacek Olson and father Sylvester Tichacek; and stepfather Robert Olson.

She is survived by numerous cousins and friends.

Memorials may be sent to Houston Hospice-El Campo, c/o Hospice Support, Inc., P.O. Box 1417, El Campo, Texas 77437; Holy Cross Catholic Church, PO Box 1325, East Bernard, Texas 77435; or the charity of your choice.

Helen Kelner, Secretary —SPJST—