Tammy LaScala Koch, 49, passed away in Ennis, Texas on December 15, 2014.
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Mary K. Goodman, 81, passed away in Palmer, Texas on Sunday, December 14, 2014.
Mary was born in Denison, Texas to James Avery and Dora Helen (Hale) Gann on August 23, 1933. She grew up in Sherman and attended school there. On September 23, 1949 she married Bobby Glen Hall and after their marriage ended she married James D. Goodman on December 7, 1984.
She was a checker at Mineyard Grocery Story for over fifteen years and a supervisor at LEC Electric for over seventeen years. She was a member of the living Waters Church in Grand Prairie. She enjoyed word puzzles and card games.
Mary is survived by daughters: Kay Manes of Oak Cliff, Susan Adair and husband, Ed of Palmer, Scheryl Brazier and husband, Gene of Palmer and Beverly Chappell and husband, Henry of Palmer; seven grandchildren: sixteen great-grandchildren and two sisters; Royce Lee Pickered of Sherman and Carolyn Matherly of Mabank.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, J.D. Goodman, one son, Bobby Hall, grandson, Gerald (Bubba) Clark, four brothers and three sisters.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Palmer Chapel. A Celebration of her life will take place on Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at 1 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Palmer with Rev. David Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow in the Palmer Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.
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Celeste Morgan Gregory, 95, has departed the earth for her Heavenly home on 1/9/2015. Visitation will be at Somerset Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at Neel Road Baptist Church, Salisbury, NC. Dates and times will be posted here when confirmed.
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Bobby Darrell Owen, 69, of Corsicana, passed January 10, 2015 at his residence due to a short battle with cancer. Bobby was born April 12, 1945 in McAllen, Texas to Robert Hugh and Grace Hamilton Owen. He graduated from Corsicana High School in 1963, He served in the US Army during Korea and Vietnam wars.
After the army Bobby began his 45 year law enforcement career with the Corsicana Police Department, Navarro County Sheriffs Office, Hill County Sheriffs Office, Hillsboro Police Department and retiring in 2006 from the Ennis Police Department. He always loved fishing, cars and playing dominoes. After retiring he enjoyed his cattle and taking in stray dogs.
Bobby is survived by his daughter Neely Owen Minchew and husband Clint of Fairfield, two grandsons Jake and Logan also of Fairfield. Brother Hugh Owen, niece Anna Owen Paul both of Corsicana.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Grace Owen; sister Darla Kay Owen of Corsicana.
Visitation will be 6-8 pm Sunday, January 11, 2015 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Funeral service to honor the life of Bobby Owen will be 3:00 pm Monday, January 12, 2015 at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Clayton Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Hamilton-Beeman Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Cody Gantt, Kendall Walker, Leslie Cotton, Terry Grounds, Wayne Tlustos, Jon Edwards. Honorary pallbearers Ennis Police Department and other law enforcement, Larry Battles.
In lieu of flowers and his love for animals please make donations to Project Pawz PO Box 407 Corsicana, Texas 75151
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Arrangements by Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home, Corsicana.

Aileen R. Ingram, 91, passed away in Seagoville, Texas on Friday, January 9, 2015. Aileen was born in Terrell, Texas on May 9, 1923 to Wesley and Rosalee (Prasatik) Bobalek. She grew up in Kaufman, Texas and graduated from Kaufman High School. She went on to attend the McBride Business School. She married Frank C. Ingram and they made their home in Amagansett, Long Island where he was stationed in the United States Navy. They moved to Seagoville in 1949 where she has remained for over sixty-five years.
She worked for Dr. Kenneth Lange for over twelve years as a medical secretary and she had previously worked for Southwestern Bell. She was a member of the Episcopal Church, past President of Seagoville Garden Club, Seagoville Extension Homemakers, and the Eastern Star.
She is survived by a niece, Charlene Harkreader; a nephew, Ernie Childress and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her husband and one brother, William J. Bobalek.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 1 p.m. in the Myrtle Cemetery of Ennis under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.
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Redia Rebecca Skrivanek, 60, passed away in Dallas, Texas, on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015.
Redia was born in Louise, Miss., on Oct. 21, 1954, to Odis Bradshaw and Clara Mullen. On April 21, 2007, she married George A. Skrivanek and they made their home in Crisp, Texas.
Redia worked for many years as an insurance adjuster. She was a member of the Harvest Baptist Church. She enjoyed fishing, camping and sewing.
She is survived by her husband, George A. Skrivanek; son, Albert L Latham Jr. and wife Heidi; daughters, Sherrie White and husband Bill and Sheila Gonzales and husband Zeke; one step-son, George A. Skrivanek III; two step-daughters, Joey Sherman and Tricia Skrivanek; 12 grandchildren: two great-grandchildren; her father, Odis Bradshaw; three brothers, Joe Bradshaw, Jimmy Bradshaw and Odis N. Bradshaw; and three sisters, Linda Wortham, Sharon Henderson and Annette Bradshaw.
She is preceded in death by her mother.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, Jan. 14, from 6 until 8 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis. A Celebration of her life will take place on Thursday, Jan. 15, at 2 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Ennis, with Larry Middleton officiating. Interment will follow in Crisp Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.
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Celeste Morgan Gregory, 95, has departed the earth for her Heavenly home on Jan. 9, 2015. She was born Mary Celeste Morgan on May 7, 1919, in Winston Salem, N.C., to parents Hampton and Myrtle Morgan. She attended Mineral Springs schools. Celeste was choir director and pianist for her home church, Mineral Springs Baptist Church, in Winston-Salem. After moving to Charlotte, N.C., Celeste and her husband Rudy Gregory helped found Westover Baptist Church. During their time in Charlotte, Celeste was choir director and pianist for the church.
Upon moving to Salisbury, N.C., she and Rudy joined First Baptist Church where Celeste was the organist, and also directed the church choirs. Rudy and Celeste then, along with six other couples, helped to found Neel Road Baptist Church. Celeste was organist, pianist, choir director, and director of the handbell choir. She was organist until 2004, when she retired at the age of 85, and she was honored by Neel Road Church for her 44 years of service. She returned to Neel Road Church in 2012 at the age of 92 to present a concert for the congregation. Celeste was also a beloved piano teacher to multiple generations of students in Salisbury.
Mrs. Gregory is survived by her son, David Gregory; daughter, Sandra Wakefield; granddaughter, Stephanie Wakefield; and grandson, Gregory Wakefield and wife Diena. She is also survived by her brothers, Frank Morgan and his wife Helen, Hampton Morgan, Jack Morgan, and Jim Morgan and wife Mary Alice; nieces and nephews. Celeste was predeceased by her husband Rudy and two sisters, Glennie Walsh and Anne Reavis.
Visitation will be held at Summersett Funeral Home, Salisbury, N.C., Jan. 16, at 1 p.m. A funeral service will follow at the same location at 2 p.m.

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Joe Torres Gobea, 69, passed away in Ennis, Texas, on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015.
Joe was born in Odom, Texas on June 19, 1945, to Jose P. and Tomasa (Torres) Gobea. He grew up in Lubbock, Texas, and graduated from Lubbock High School in 1963. He married Olga San Miguel in January of 1969. They lived in Dallas, Lubbock, and were currently residents of Ennis.
He owned and operated an appliance repair business. He was a member of Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Lubbock. He enjoyed golf and pool.
He is survived by his wife, Olga Gobea; one son, David Joe Vasquez and wife Rachael; one daughter, Sylvia Reyna; six grandchildren: 10 great-grandchildren; one brother, Alberto Gobea and wife Gloria and one sister, Rosie Gobea Rocha.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one son, Michael Gobea; one daughter, Lisa Marie; and one brother, Paul Gobea.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, Jan. 14, from 6 until 8 p.m. with Rosary at 7 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel in Ennis. Mass of the Christian burial will take place on Thursday, Jan. 15, at 10 a.m. at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church of Ennis, with Father Antonio Ormaza as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.
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Carol J. Sanders, 69, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015, from Dallas, Texas.
Carol was born in Cowlingsville, Ark., on Oct. 29, 1945, to John D. and Greta (Davis) Mitchell. She grew up in Cowlingsville, Ark., and graduated from Mineral Springs High School in 1963. She went on to receive her X-Ray Technician degree from Wadley Medical Center Radiology College. On Dec. 20, 1964, she married William H. Sanders, Jr. and they made their home in Texarkana then to Dallas and settled in Ennis in 1973.
She worked for over 40 years as an X-Ray Technician for the Texas Back Institute, Baylor Medical Center, Ennis, Presbyterian Hospital, and Wadley Hospital. She was also co-owner and operator of the Sanders Funeral Home of Ennis. She was a member of Baylor Baptist Church since 1973 and was a past member of the Ennis Garden Club. She enjoyed sewing, oil painting and crafts. She loved time with her “Big Six” buddies. Her grandchildren were the light of her life. She was an Arkansas country girl at heart.
She is survived by her husband, Bill Sanders; son, Sean Sanders and wife Kelli; daughter, Susan Sanders; three grandchildren, Britani, Riley Kate and Gracie; one brother, Rion Kerry Mitchell and wife Patty; sister, Connie Mitchell and partner DeeDee McCauley; and her little princess, Evie.
She is preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Stanley Davis Mitchell.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 17, at 11 a.m. in the Baylor Baptist Church of Ennis with Rev. Chet Hensley and Rev. Johnny Mansell officiating.
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Lavern ‘Bud’ Elkins, 71, died Jan. 12, 2015. Funeral services are pending with Eternal Rest Funeral Home of Ennis.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Eternal Rest Funeral Home of Ennis, 215 N. Dallas St., Ennis, 972-875-2393.

Mr. Billy Earl McDade passed away on Jan. 7, 2015. Wake: Friday, Jan. 16, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 1405 Johnson St., Ennis, Texas. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Jan. 17, at 11 a.m. at Ennis Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 800 E. Freeman St., Ennis, Texas.
Services Entrusted to: Golden Gate Funeral Home, 4155 S. R.L. Thornton Frwy., Dallas, Texas 75224, 214-941-7332.

Eleanora Pelzel, age 84, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2015.
She was born on Jan. 5, 1931, in Muenster, Texas, to Joseph Alois and Suzanna Elizabeth (Fleitman) Hoenig. Eleanora graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic School in Muenster in 1949.
On Nov. 7, 1951, she married Arnold Fuhrman and they lived on the farm in Lindsay, Texas. After his death, Eleanora moved to Dallas to live with her sister, Rita.
They both worked at Braniff Airways. On Aug. 18, 1953, in Dallas, Texas, she married Carl F. Pelzel from Pilot Point, Texas. They lived in Denton, where their first two children were born.
In December 1956, they moved to Ennis, Texas, where they had two more children. She was an active member of St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, Golden Crusaders, Golden Circle, Catholic Daughters of the Americas #2268, VFW Post 7106, and the Ennis Sewing Circle. She held the Sunshine office in the Ennis Sewing Circle for 18 years and was in charge of the quilting. Eleanora made the quilts for the Catholic Daughters raffle for the Scholarship Fund for many years.
She was a seamstress for Ennis Furniture, Donavon-Galvani, Ennis Dress and Storey’s Mfg. If you knew her, you knew that she loved a good game of ‘84’, ‘42’ or Scrabble.She is best known for her quilting talents, whether it was that special high school t-shirt quilt, wedding ring quilts, or the restoration of family quilts from her local friends.
She is survived by one daughter, Carolyn and her husband Mike Forehand; three sons, James and his wife Karen, Tommy and his wife Monica, and Michael and his wife Angela.
She was blessed with nine grandchildren, Erin (Forehand) Haack and her husband Josh; Nathan and Alison Pelzel; Michaelle, Brenna and Daniel Pelzel, and JW, KA, and KL; three great-grandchildren, Hunter, Braden, and Kaitlyn Haack; two sisters, Rita Cottle and Edna Mae Hermes; and one brother, Raymond Hoenig.
Eleanora is preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Arnold Fuhrman; second husband, Carl Pelzel; and two brothers, Jerry Hoenig and Rupert Hoenig.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 16, at Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home Chapel in Ennis.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 17, at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Ennis, with Father Antonio L. Ormaza as Celebrant. Interment will follow at Saint Joseph Cemetery in Ennis.
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Helen F. Zmolek, 88, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015, in Ennis, Texas. Services are pending with J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.
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Larry Don Little passed away Sunday, Jan. 18, 2015, at his home in Richardson. He was born Oct. 25, 1952, in Corsicana, Texas, to Wanda and Jimmie Little of Chatfield, Texas. He attended Ennis High School where he played football and graduated in 1971. He went on to earn a degree in Landscape Architecture from Texas A&M University in 1975. He loved Texas A&M and was a devoted 12th man who enjoyed cheering his team to victory. Larry always took every available opportunity to let everyone know how proud he was to be an Aggie.
After graduation from college, Larry moved to Richardson in 1975 where he met and married the love of his life, Peggy Brymer, in 1989. Here he welcomed his children, Austin and Julianne, into the world and raised them with a whole-hearted love that demonstrated his tender spirit toward his family. Larry was a man of his word and instilled his principles of honesty, integrity, loyalty and reliability in his children through word and deed as an important part of his legacy.
Larry spent the majority of his career in the professional landscape business in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and gardener and spent each available moment in pursuit of his love for the outdoors. Larry had a passion for sharing his bounty with one and all. He took every possible opportunity to visit and spend time at his family home in Chatfield, which is where his roots always remained.
Larry was a member of the First United Methodist Church Richardson and always remained deep in his faith. He looked forward to meeting his Maker when the time came. His love of God, family, and friends were the hallmark of his life and were clearly evident to all who knew him.
Family and friends will gather on Friday, Jan. 23, at 3 p.m. for a Memorial Service to celebrate Larry’s life at First United Methodist Church Richardson, 503 N. Central Expressway, Richardson, TX 75080, in the chapel.
Those wishing to make donations in Larry’s memory are invited to bless the Make a Wish Foundation of North Texas by visiting ntx.wish.org.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Wanda and Jimmie Little of Chatfield, and niece Courtney Brymer of College Station. He is survived by his wife Peggy Brymer Little, son Bryan Austin Little, daughter Julianne Little, brother Mike Little and wife Kay of Bryan, brother-in-law Tom Brymer and wife Christel of Keller, and sister-in-law Julie Crosby of Dallas. He will be dearly missed by nieces Kristen Little Devore, Casey Brymer Suh, Jordan Crosby, and Victoria Crosby Mendenhall, and nephews Grant Little, Justin Brymer, and Harrison Crosby.

Funeral services for Mr. Carl E. Leaks who passed away Jan. 17, 2015, at Ennis Regional Medical Center in Ennis, will be held Saturday, Jan. 24, at 11 a.m. at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 704 N. Ripley in Ennis. Visitation will be Friday, Jan. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church.
Burial will be at Carver Memorial Cemtery in Ferris.
Arrangements and services are entrusted to Ray-Thomas Funeral Home, 811 W. Brown St., in Ennis, 972-875-8011.

Christopher Alan Davis, 53, of Abilene, Texas, passed away on Jan. 14, 2015.
Chris, brother of Bruce Davis of Palmer, was killed near Odessa while transporting prisoners from the Middleton Unit in Abilene.
Survivors include his wife, Donna, of Abilene; brother Bruce and his wife Barbara Davis of Palmer; and his parents, Irving Perry and Ruthanne Davis of Abilene.
Chris lived with his adored wife in Abilene and had served the State of Texas as a corrections officer since 1997.
Chris and Bruce moved to Abilene with their parents in 1974. The brothers built forts together in the woods of Massachusetts as boys and rode the back roads of Texas together on their Harleys as men.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 23, at The Hamil Family Funeral Home, 6449 Buffalo Gap Road in Abilene, Texas. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 24, at Trinity Baptist Church in Abilene, with burial to follow at Elliott-Hamil Garden of Memories Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the100club.org or the Ellis County animal shelter.
Condolences may be submitted online at: www.HamilFamilyFuneralHome.com.

Dennis F. Miller, 87, passed away in Dallas, Texas, on Monday, Jan. 19, 2015.
Dennis was born in Blossom, Texas, on Feb. 10, 1927, to Richard and Ida (Lane) Miller. He grew up in Blossom and graduated from Blossom High School. In 1953 he married Billie Gay Hillger and they made their home in Garland before moving to Ennis. He served his country proudly in the United States Army, serving in Germany.
He worked for Armstrong Cork and John Manville Company. He was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church of Ennis. He enjoyed fishing and hunting.
He is survived by his loving wife of over 60 years, Billie Gay Miller, and brother-in-law, Jack Hillger and his wife, Irene. He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Billy Ray Miller, and one sister, Nita Mosher.
Visitation will be on Thursday, Jan. 22, at 1 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis. A Celebration of his life will take place at 2 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary Chapel of Ennis with Rev. Kenny Cashion officiating. Interment will follow in Myrtle Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.
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Helen Frances Zmolek, 89, passed away in Ennis, Texas, on Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2015.
Helen was born on Jan. 17, 1926, in Ennis. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Stefanie (Zabojnik) Dolezalik. Helen grew up in Ennis and graduated from St. John High School. On Jan. 31, 1948, she married Bob R. Zmolek. They made their home in Dallas, Texas, for a few years before they settled on their family farm in Alma, Texas.
Helen worked for Sears, Roebuck & Company for a number of years. She was a member of St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church and KJZT. Helen enjoyed sewing, gardening, cooking and baking for her family. She made everyone feel welcome around the kitchen table when the family gathered.
Helen is survived by her husband, Bob R. Zmolek; one son, Ronnie Zmolek and wife Susan Zmolek of Ennis; three daughters, Cindy Valek of Ennis, Anita Zmolek of Dallas, and Elaine Bussy and husband Scott Bussy of Austin, Texas; four grandchildren, Rebecca and Catherine Valek and Meredith and Brenner Bussy. She is also survived by one sister, Georgie Zabojnik. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Frankie Dolezalik, and son-in-law, Mark Valek.
Visitation will be at 9 a.m. in the St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church of Ennis, followed by a Rosary at 9:30 a.m. Mass of the Christian Burial will take place at 10 a.m. with Father John Dick as celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. John Nepomucene Capital Improvement Fund or St. Joseph Cemetery Care.
Our family would like to thank a very special person, Dora, who spent countless hours of friendship and care with our mother. We would also like to thank the staff at Ennis Care Center. We will miss our mother dearly.
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Leonard Alois Rejcek, age 71, after a courageous battle, left this world on Jan. 27, 2015, for eternal rest with the Lord. Leo was the 16th child born to John Frank and Agnes (Kohut) Rejcek on Jan. 2, 1944, in Abbott, Texas. He married Caroline Ann Zaidle in August of 1964. They made their home in Dallas, Texas. Three years later they welcomed a daughter, Kimberly Ann. In 1978, Leo moved his family to Ennis, Texas.
Leo worked in the car wash industry for over 40 years. He owned and operated several car washes throughout the years, but C & L Car Wash in Ennis was very special to him. He was a member of St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, the SPJST, the KJT, and the Southwestern Car Wash Association. Hobbies that Leo enjoyed were hunting, fishing, and most of all music. He was a very talented musician and played several instruments, with the trumpet being his specialty. He played in several polka bands throughout his life, and he was very proud of his Czech heritage.
He is survived by his wife Carol, daughter Kim Pechal and her husband Tommy, and his granddaughter Sydney. He is survived by the following siblings: Mary Rejcek Miller, Felix Rejek, Willie Mae Rejcek Janecka, Edna Rejcek Knapp, Edward Rejcek and Rudolph Rejcek. He is also survived by numerous brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, and special companion, Daisy.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John Frank and Agnes (Kohut) Rejcek, and the following siblings: Johnnie Rejeck, Jerome Rejcek, Louise Rejcek Cooper, Alphonse Rejcek, Jody Rejcek, Raymond Rejcek, Willie Rejcek, Martha Rejcek Veselka, and Rudy Rejcek Gaiser; several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; nephews, Daniel Veselka and Kenneth Velselka; and a niece, Sandra Rejcek Edwards.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. with a Rosary at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 29, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Interstate Highway 45, in Ennis.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 30, at Saint John Nepomucene Catholic Church with Monsignor Henry Petter as Celebrant.
Interment will follow at Saint Joseph Cemetery in Ennis. Pallbearers will be: Raymond John Rejcek, Ronnie Veselka, Larry Gaiser, Carl Cooper, Randee Rotramel, Larry Rejcek, Michael Knapp, and Steven Rejcek.
Donations to the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in Leo’s memory are welcomed. Donations cards will be at the funeral home or donations may be sent to the following address: Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center, 250 W. Fair Ground Road, LaGrange, TX 78945. 1-888-785-4500.
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Arrangements are under the direction of the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home, 800 S. Kaufman, Ennis, TX. 972-878-2211.

Ella Marie Schwindt, 91, loving mother of Henry and daughter-in-law Liz Schwindt, passed away on Friday, Jan. 23, 2015.
Ella was born on Jan. 11, 1924, to Louis and Antonie (Kolar) Novak in Alma, Texas. She grew up in Alma and graduated from Alma High School. In 1956 she married Heinz Schwindt and they made their home in Whittier, Calif.; then to San Clemente, Calif.; Menifee, Calif.; and then to Ennis in 1998.
She worked for North American Rockwell during WWII, Gilfillan Brother Inc. assembling electronic harnesses, and for Potter and Brumfield. She was a member of the Catholic Church. She enjoyed cooking and gardening.
She is survived by one son, Henry Schwindt and his wife, Liz; one step-grandchild, Leah Zarr; one great-grandchild, Grant Zarr; one niece, Marita Barak; and five nephews: James Novak, Ken Novak, Leonard Novak, Robert Novak and Michael Novak.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband and two brothers.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
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