VĚSTNÍK
Monday, April 11, 2022
In Memoriam In Memory of Dr. Larry Chaloupka Dr. Larry James Chaloupka Sr., age 80, died Tuesday, March 18, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 27, 1941, in Rosenberg, Texas, the son of Henry John Chaloupka and Marie Edna (Zwahr) Chaloupka. The family received friends at a visitation on Dr. Larry Chaloupka Thursday, March 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Commerce Funeral Home. Funeral was Friday, March 25 at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Commerce with Reverend Kris Myers officiating. Burial was at Restland Memorial Park in Dallas. Larry graduated from Needville High School with the class of 1959. He then earned his Bachelor of Science degree in 1962 and his Master of Arts degree in 1965, both from Sam Houston State University. He completed his formal education in 1969, earning his Doctor of Education degree from Louisiana State University in 1969. He spent 34 years in Commerce in the health and physical education department of East Texas State University (Texas A&M-Commerce), until his retirement in 2007. After retirement, Larry stayed active by teaching Sunday School classes for all ages and stages of life. He was very involved with his grandchildren. He enjoyed their concerts, sporting events, graduations, and other life events. He was a member of SPJST Lodge 81, Needville. He was also a member of TAPHERD, served as a deacon at First Baptist Church-Commerce, president of Parks and Recreation Board in Commerce as well as working with the college ministry at First Baptist Church. Larry was an avid golfer, traveled, loved reading, watching sports, and keeping up with political news. Left to cherish Larry’s memory are his loving wife of 39 years, Linda; children Larry Chaloupka Jr. and wife Rochelle, and Molly Chaloupka McRae and husband Kelly; stepchildren Gary
Glenewinkel Jr. and Myke Gregg and husband Guy; brother Dennis and wife Pat; grandchildren Maggie Chaloupka, Elizabeth McRae, Ryan McRae, Gary “Trey” Glenewinkel III, and Trevor Gregg; best friend Keith Emmerson; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Edna Chaloupka. Serving as pallbearers were Gary Glenewinkel Jr., Gary Glenewinkel III (Trey), Larry Chaloupka Jr., Kelly McRae, Ryan McRae, Guy Gregg, Trevor Gregg, and Phillip May. Honorary pallbearers were Dennis Chaloupka, George Shields, Frank Street, Jim Folks, Tims Edwards, Marty Yale, Robert Riza, and Bobby Zwahr. Memorial donations can be made to First Baptist Church Commerce Senior Adult Ministry, 1401 Washington Street, Commerce, Texas 75428. —SPJST—
In Memory of Dorothy Gajdosik Dorothy Gajdosik, our precious mother, age 92, of West, Texas, passed away late Wednesday morning, February 16, 2022, at Providence Hospital in Waco. Graveside service was at 11 a.m. Monday, February 21 at St. Mary’s Cemetery near West, with Deacon Ronnie Sykora officiating. The Dorothy Gajdosik family received visitors from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, February 27 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel. Dorothy was born October 11, 1929, in West, the daughter of Frank and Janie (Foitek) Steinocher. She attended schools in Tours and West. On August 19, 1947, she was united in marriage to Rudolph Gajdosik in West. After 51 years of marriage, Rudolph preceded her in death on August 27, 1998. Dorothy was a lifelong and faithful member
of St. Mary’s Catholic Church of the Assumption in West. She was also a member of KJZT Society 11, West and SPJST Lodge 54, West. She worked for Lorch Manufacturing in West for many years. Dorothy enjoyed playing bingo, quilting, working on puzzles, and gardening. She especially loved spending time with her family. Dorothy was also preceded in death by her parents; and brothers Raymond, Edward, and Frank Steinocher. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Dorothy and Alvin Sembera of West and Evelyn and Richard Wedeking of Robinson; grandchildren and their spouses, Kyle Sembera, Kristie and Greg Athens, Paula Sembera, Patricia and Linn Taylor, Jason and Jennifer Sembera, Shelly and Cruz Trevino, and Sarah and Josh Goodrum; nine greatgrandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Betty Steinocher; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Memorials may be made to Waco Humane Society or West Meals on Wheels. You are invited to share your thoughts and memories of Dorothy in our memorial guest book found at www.aderholdfuneralhome.com. Aderhold Funeral Home in West was in charge of arrangements. —SPJST—
In Memory of Jimmy Holacka James Raymond “Jimmy” Holacka, age 81, of Dallas, Texas, passed away late Sunday afternoon, March 20, 2022, at Parkland Hospital in Dallas. A rosary was recited at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 27 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, followed by visitation until 5 p.m. Mass of Christian burial Jimmy Holacka was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday March 28 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church of the Assumption in West, with Reverend Ed Karasek as celebrant. Military graveside rites followed at St. Mary’s Cemetery in West,
29
conducted by West Veterans Honor Guard. Jimmy was born October 19, 1940, in Penelope, the son of Jim and Regina (Kocian) Holacka. He attended school in West and was a 1959 graduate of West High School. On October 30, 1965, he was united in marriage to Jerryline Gajdosik in West. Jimmy proudly served his country in the United States Army as a radio operator and served in the Army Reserves during Peacetime. He worked for Parkland Hospital Bluitt Flowers Outpatient Clinic in Dallas for the van transportation department while taking elderly patients to and from the clinic for more than 24 years until his retirement. Jimmy was a ticket agent for Southwest Airlines and prior to that worked as a barber at James Connally Air Force Base in Waco. He was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Dallas and served as an Eucharistic minister. Jimmy was also a member of VFW Post 4819 of West, KJT in Dallas, and the SPJST Lodge 66, Waco. He enjoyed listening to polka music, dancing, doing yard work, and had a great desire for helping people in need. Jimmy was preceded in death by his parents; and brother Eugene Holacka. Survivors include his beloved wife of 56 years, Jerryline Holacka of Dallas; sister-in-law Dorothy Holacka of Austin; nieces Helen and Don Oelrich of Austin and Stephanie and Blaine Smelscer of Robinson; nephew Donald Holacka and wife Mary of Saginaw; Godsons and great nephews Elliott and Noah Smelscer; Goddaughters Theresa, Pamela, and Ronica; and many other relatives and friends. Pallbearers were Donald Holacka, Wilford Gajdosik, Blaine Smelscer, Robert Hessel, Gary Beseda, and Earl Ehlers. Memorials may be made to Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Dallas. You are invited to share your thoughts and memories of Jimmy in the memorial guest book found at www.aderholdfuneralhome.com. Aderhold Funeral Home in West was in charge of arrangements. —SPJST—
