In Memoriam

In Memory of Sharon Kaderka

Sharon Jane Kaderka (Cummings) of Taylor, Texas, gained her heavenly wings on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at the age of 75.

Visitation will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m., with a prayer service beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 26 at Providence Funeral Home, 807 Carlos Parker Blvd NW, Taylor, Texas 76574. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Friday, May 27 at Davilla Cemetery on FM Sharon Kaderka 487 in Davilla, Texas 76523, with a celebration of life to follow at 12 noon at SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor, located at 5025 FM 619 in Taylor, Texas.

Sharon was born on March 15, 1947, in Davilla (Milam County) to the late Lillie and Clarence Cummings.

In her early years, Sharon was the mascot cheerleader for Sharp High School at the age of four. Her favorite past-time was being with family, helping others, and playing bingo in Academy with sisters Betty and Billye.

Sharon’s family moved to Bartlett when she was nine years old. The Cummings’ family worshipped at Bartlett Baptist Church.

Leonard and Sharon met in Bartlett where she attended Bartlett High School. They were married December 5, 1964, at the bus station in Temple (Bell County) and made a home in Charleston, South Carolina, while Leonard served in the United States Navy. Leonard and Sharon moved to Austin in 1968, then moved to Taylor in 2005. In 2008, Sharon became a member of SPJST Lodge 29, Taylor, where she served as vice president for 15 years.

Sharon Jane Kaderka was a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend to everyone. She was a loving and caring woman who worked as a childcare provider at Braker Lane Daycare and other daycare facilities, where she treated all the children as her own.

As the matriarch of her large family, Sharon was known for her strength, encouraging words, quick wit, and beautiful smile.

In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceded in death by sisters Francis Zigalo (Frank), Billye Wood (Gary), and Jaydene White; and brother-in-law Curtis Freeman.

Sharon is survived by her husband of 57 years, Leonard Kaderka; sister Betty Freeman; brother-in-law Arthur White; sons Scott (Sarah Louise), Thomas (Paula), William (Sarah Rose), and Roger (Sandra); grandchildren Jacob, Ryan (Baylie), Aaron (Chezni), Kara, Jennifer, Caitlyn (Charlie), Kendall, Emily, Ivan, Heidi, Kaden, Joseph (Danell), and Amanda; and 14 great-grandchildren. She loved them all dearly. —SPJST—

In Memory of Curtis Minzenmayer

Curtis Walter Minzenmayer, loving husband, daddy, father-in-law, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend to many, passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, May 6, 2022, at the age of 92.

Visitation was from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10 at Providence Funeral Home Chapel in Taylor, Texas.

A celebration of life was at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 11 at Providence Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Minzenmayer was laid to rest at Taylor City Cemetery.

Curtis was born in Coupland on July 27, 1929, to parents Walter and Louise Minzenmayer.

Curtis was drafted in the Army in March 1951 and was stationed at Fort Hood. He was honorably discharged in November 1956. During this time, he met and married his loving wife, Rosalie Irene (Bachmeyer) Minzenmayer, on September 11, 1954. He spent many years farming and ranching, and worked at Alcoa. He enjoyed refinishing antique furniture and rebuilding antique tractors. In his later years, he spent hours and hours putting puzzles together. Curtis was a 60-year member of American Legion; 70-year member of Hermann Sons; 18-year member of SPJST Lodge 48, Beyersville; and a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church Taylor.

Curtis was preceded in death by son Russell Curtis Minzenmayer; and sister Ruby Minzenmayer Poldrack.

He is survived by wife of 67 years, Rosalie; daughter Cindy (Jerry) Stefek; son Randy (Cristi) Minzenmayer; grandchildren Richelle (Mat) Kevil, Renee (Corey) Hall, Jeremy Stefek, Weston Minzenmayer, Randa Minzenmayer, and Remington Minzenmayer; and great-grandchildren Amber Kevil and Courtney and Blake Hall.

Pallbearers were Jeremy Stefek, Weston Minzenmayer, Remington Minzenmayer, Corey Hall, Mat Kevil, and Craig Smith.

Memorial donations may be made to the Russell Minzenmayer Scholarship Fund. —SPJST— Curtis Minzenmayer

In Memory of Marvin Adams

Marvin Lloyd Adams, 83, passed away on Tuesday April 12, 2022, at his home in Ennis, Texas.

Visitation was Monday April 18 at Keever’s Chapel from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral service was Tuesday, April 19 at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Ennis. Reception for family and friends immediately followed at the SPJST hall.

Marvin was born in Mexia on January 15, 1939, to Mary Florence and Loyd Chelsie Adams. He grew up in Ennis and graduated from Ennis High School in 1957. He played football and ran track in high school, earning a varsity letter in track as a freshman due to his incredible speed. Upon graduation from high school, he had multiple scholarship offers and chose East Texas State

University where he set multiple state records in track. At East Texas, he also became a proud member of the Delta Tau Delta fraternity. Marvin served proudly in the United States Navy for four years. During that time, he married Regina Hattie Moucka on June 7, 1963. They moved to Duncanville for a short time, before settling in Ennis – where he and Regina would remain lifelong residents and raise their three children. Marvin’s career spanned several different companies, primarily in sales positions. He owned Adams Menswear, worked as a brakeman conductor for Southern Pacific Railroad, and retired from Terry Gregory Ford in Ennis. He was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church; SPJST Lodge 25, Ennis; Sokol; KJT; and the American Legion Hall. He loved golf and enjoyed playing most of his life, many of those years spent at Lakeside Country Club where he had many dear friends. His other favorite pastimes included gambling, attending the sporting events of his children and grandchildren, listening to country music, and watching the Dallas Cowboys. Marvin will be remembered for all of the lives he touched over the years, and his memory will be cherished the most by his loving family. Marvin was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Florence and Loyd Chelsie Adams. Marvin is survived by his loving wife of more than 58 years, Regina Adams; oldest son Anthony (Tony), wife Carrie Adams, and their children – Logan and Jack of Dallas; daughter Kimberly Adams Woods, husband Bob, and their children – Ryan, Chase, Rex, and Scott of Ennis; son Byron, wife Valerie Adams of Telico, and their children –Blake and wife Allison of Waxahachie, Brandon and wife Courtney of Argyle, and Bailey and husband Mark Slack of Kansas City, Missouri; and special companion, who was at his side until the end Marvin Adams – his beloved dog, Axle. Pallbearers were grandsons – Blake Adams, Ryan Woods, Brandon Adams, Logan Adams, Chase Woods, Jack Adams, Rex Woods, and Scott Woods. Honorary pallbearers were Joe Pool, Gary Head, Jim Benton, Bill Sims, Jackie Walker, Marvin Cogdell, Ray Glenn Davis, Jerry Norman, and Jimmy Swindell. —SPJST—