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Monday, August 23, 2021
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In Memoriam In Memory of Joseph Juran
In Memory of Robert Kadlubar
Joseph (Joe) Frank Juran passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021. Graveside service was held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Oakwood Cemetery. Joe was born on September 17, 1936, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Joe L. and Anna Juran. He attended Fort Worth Technical High School class of 1954. He Joe Juran worked at Convair (now Lockheed) while going to Arlington State (now University of Texas at Arlington) then to TCU. He sold insurance then worked in the restaurant supply industry. Joe enjoyed country music and was an accomplished guitar player. He portrayed Glen Campbell in the Fort Worth Woman’s Club musical show. He was a member of Fort Worth Masonic Lodge, Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo Parade Committee, Sports Car Club of America, and Fort Worth Wings Booster Club. He volunteered at Colonial Golf Tournament and officiated high school football games. He was a longtime member of SPJST Lodge 92, Fort Worth. His family was among the founders of Lodge 92. He was preceded in death by his wife Glenda Juran; and parents Joe L. and Anna Juran. Joe is survived by his daughters Lisa Juran and Mary Kaye Juran; stepsons Stephen Bradley and Jeff Bradley; sister Mary Ann Gibson (Gordon); Sharon Judge; Glenn Gibson; granddaughters Krystal Bradley and Courtney Bradley; and great-grandson Bryson Wells. In memory of Joe, memorials can be made to National Hall - SPJST Lodge 92 at 3316 Roberts Cut Off Rd in Fort Worth, Texas 76114; phone 817-6241361. —SPJST—
Robert John Kadlubar was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend with a zest for life and laughter. Robert was born June 9, 1937, in Mount Calm, Texas, to parents Josef C. Kadlubar and Ana (Domesle) Kadlubar. Raised in West, he attended St. Robert Kadlubar Mary’s Catholic School and West High School. Robert left his hometown, joining the Texas Army National Guard and was stationed at Fort Hood, Fort Polk, and Fort Chaffee. He later earned his diploma from Southern College of Commerce in Fort Worth. Once back home, Robert met his wife Mary (Mokry) Kadlubar, and they were married on November 4, 1961, in Waco, where they started their family. Robert had a long career as an electrician after earning his journeyman electrician license, contributing many years to his profession. After working in Waco at General Tire and General Dynamics, he moved his family to Houston. There, he was proud to work for Southern Pacific Railroad and Brown & Root; and spent the last 10 years of his career at St. Luke’s Hospital in the Houston Medical Center. Robert was known and appreciated by his family for his ability to build, maintain, and repair endless home projects. In fact, he tirelessly oversaw the building of the Lake Conroe home he has lived in since retirement. A lifelong member of SPJST Lodge 6, Cottonwood, Robert was proud of his Czech heritage, eventually realizing his dream of visiting the Czech Republic. He always looked forward to family gatherings for holidays, special occasions, and just to get together. He was a devout Catholic and a longtime member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, where he was active in St. Mary’s Men’s Club. Robert was well known for his sense of humor and always had a joke to
share. He and Mary enjoyed socializing with friends and family wherever they were. They loved traveling together, and Robert especially loved exploring small towns, attending church bazaars and Czech fests around central Texas. Listening to polka bands was a highlight of these trips. Ruidoso, New Mexico, became a favorite destination where Robert and Mary spent many summer trips playing golf, exploring, and visiting friends. In retirement, Robert became an avid golfer and pursued this passion for the rest of his life. He enjoyed playing at April Sound and other courses with his buddies and most recently, with Mary on Sunday afternoons. He was a member of the April Sound Men’s Club and loved being a part of the community. Robert passed away peacefully at age 84 at his home in Montgomery on Friday, August 6, following a three-month illness. He was under the care of Devotion Hospice and wonderful caregivers with At Your Side Home Care. Robert was surrounded by his loving family, Father Ed Kucera, and his compassionate nurse Angie during his final days. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mary Kadlubar; children Deborah (Scott) Loeffler of Houston, Donna Carnahan (best friend Angelo Ferrari) of Houston, R. and John (Rhonda) Kadlubar, Jr. of Montgomery; grandchildren Rachel Carnahan, Josef Carnahan, and Ryan Kadlubar; brothers Joe (Leona) Kadlubar of Elm Mott and Jerry Kadlubar of West; sister-in-law Hattie Kadlubar of Lake Charles, Louisiana; brothers-in-law George Mokry and Alvis (Christine) Mokry; and many nephews and nieces. Robert is preceded in death by his parents, Josef C. Kadlubar and Ana (Domesle) Kadlubar; brother Bernard Kadlubar; and sister-in-law Merline Kadlubar. Donations may be made to St. Mary’s Men’s Club or St. Mary’s Altar Society in Plantersville, Texas. Visitation was Tuesday, August 10 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Metcalf Funeral Directors in Conroe with the rosary at 6 p.m. A funeral mass was Wednesday, August 11 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Plantersville with interment immediately following at St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. —SPJST—
Expression of Sympathy We, the Resolution Committee of Lodge Hvezda Texasu, No. 47, Seaton, express our sincere sympathy to the family of our departed sister, RUTH HELEN KOHUTEK. Funeral service for Ruth Helen Kohutek, age 91, of the Oscar community, was held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at Seaton Brethren Church with Pastor Denise Mikeska officiating. Burial will be held private at a later date in Seaton Cemetery. Visitation was 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, AuRuth Kohutek gust 10 at Seaton Brethren Church. After an excruciating battle with vascular disease, she was called by her Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 5, 2021. Ruth overcame and/or endured many health issues. She always knew her time would come, and she wrote her own obituary a few years ago. She was born on April 19, 1930, to Rudolph and Millie Lesikar in Oscar where she lived nearly all her life. She first got her schooling in a country school by the name of Little Elm in the Oscar community. After that, she attended Temple High School and graduated in 1947 and then attended Nixon-Clay Business College in Austin. She returned to Temple and was one of the first employees of First Federal Savings and Loan when it was first organized as a secretary to the vice president. At this time, she married her love, Louis Kohutek, on August 19, 1950. After 10 years, she decided to be a stay-at-home mom to raise their two daughters. She later began working at King’s Daughters Hospital and Clinic where she worked 27 years. During the previous years, she was a Girl Scout leader and was involved in cancer drives. She had been a member of Seaton Brethren Church since childhood. She served as a Christian Sister’s president for a number of years, was a member of the choir, and served in many other positions. She was a member of SPJST Lodge 47, Seaton and served as ticket chair for many years and had served on the resolution committee.
