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Ygnacio Martinez

publisher — Sat, 18 May 2013 13:28:54 +0000

Ygnacio Martinez, 95, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013 at his home in Ennis, Texas. The family will receive friends Sunday, May 19, 2013 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the J. E. Keever Mortuary in Ennis with Rosary recited at 6 p.m. Mass for the Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, May 20, 2013, 10 a.m. at the St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church of Ennis with Father John Dick as Celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of J. E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. www.jekeevermortuary.com

Madie Fulcher

publisher — Sat, 18 May 2013 13:27:59 +0000

Madie Fulcher, 96, passed away May 16, 2013. Funeral arrangements are pending with Eternal Rest Funeral Home of Ennis.

Ygnacio Martinez

publisher — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:19:15 +0000

Ygnacio Martinez, 95, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013 at his home in Ennis, Texas. Ygnacio was born in Avalon, Texas June 13, 1917 to Jésus and Victoria (Andrada) Martinez. He grew up in the Byrd-Rankin area and attended Rice schools. On October 17, 1936 he married Aurora Munoz. They made their home in Byrd-Rankin until moving to Ennis in 1956. He worked as a Farm Hand for Pete Noal and as a Welder for Verson Manufacturing from 1958 to 1982. He was a member of the St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church in Ennis. In his spare time, Ygnacio loved gardening. Ygnacio is survived by four sons: Jesse Martinez, and his wife Mary, of Ennis, Ralph Martinez of Ennis, Johnny Martinez, and his wife Lupe, of Carrollton, Texas, and Robert “Masu” Martinez, of Ennis; four daughters: Charlene Ortiz, of Ennis, Beatrice Ortiz, of San Antonio, Elvira Martinez, of Ennis, and Gloria Martinez, of Ennis; two sisters: Ernestine Santos, of Ennis and Caroline Robles, of Grand Prairie, Texas; 23 grandchildren, 53 great – grandchildren and numerous great-great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife in 2002, two brothers and one sister. The family will receive friends Sunday, May 19, 2013 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the J. E. Keever Mortuary in Ennis with Rosary recited at 6 p.m. Mass for the Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, May 20, 2013, 10 a.m. at the St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church of Ennis with Father John Dick as Celebrant. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of J. E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. www.jekeevermortuary.com

Linda Mae Rudd

publisher — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:18:01 +0000

Linda Mae Rudd, 68 of Waxahachie, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in Ennis, Texas. She was born to the late Ralph E. & Fannie Mae Williams Stanton on September 14, 1944 in Waxahachie. She attended schools in Forreston and Waxahachie until she met her husband of 31 years Blaine Rudd. Linda was a longtime member of the VFW in Ennis, she worked for Walmart in Ennis for over twenty years, and she loved participating in the Ellis County Relay For Life every year. She had a lot of friends and was always quick to help others, she will be dearly missed by her family and everyone who knew her and loved her. She is survived by her Son and Daughter in Law: Tim and Connie Rudd of Bristol, Texas; 1 Daughter: Belinda Bonner of Waxahachie, TX., 1 Brother: William “Butch” Stanton and wife Cathy Jost of Maypearl, Texas; 5 Grandchildren: Tyler Bonner of Waxahachie, Courtney Hutchins and husband Clarence of Red Oak, Jeremy Julin and Jason Julin of Rice and 1 Great Grandchild: Harlen Hutchins; Several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Blaine Rudd in 1991 and 2 brothers: Jimmy & Mickey Stanton. Services to celebrate her life are scheduled for 2:00 PM Sunday, May 19, 2013 at the Pat Boze Memorial Chapel of Wayne Boze Funeral Home with Rev. Dale Wadsworth officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Wayne Boze Funeral Home in Waxahachie.

George Clay “Yankee” Campbell

publisher — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:17:14 +0000

George Clay ”Yankee” Campbell, age 92, passed away in Ennis on May 16, 2013. He was born on April 30, 1921 to David Franklin and Eva Mae (Hughes) Campbell in Luray, Virginia. He married Rose Marie (Moore) Dodson and was a truck driver for more than 50 years, and retired from Ennis Transportation Trucking. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Marie Campbell; children, Clay and Ferne Campbell, Becky and Bruce Fox, Dolly and Malachy McMahon, Dave Campbell, Bob Campbell; step-children, Raymond and Judy Dodson, Harold Dodson, Gerald and Tammy Dodson, Robert and Dolly Dodson, Willie and Emily Dodson, Sharon and Don Sutton; grandchildren, Rod, Steve, Jenny, B.J., Denise, Logan, Serena, and Ashley; step-grandchildren, Jeff, April, Robert, Ann, Treasa, Caleb, Nate, Chris, Corey, Jenelle, Robert, Tori, Steven, Hayley, Emily, Hayden, Dana, Danica, Lexi, Kody and Kylynn. He was preceded in death by his parents, David and Eva Campbell. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home in Ennis. Service will be held at 2 P.M., Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Chapel in Ennis, with Rev. Dick Moody officiating. Interment will follow in Telico Cemetery. To view an obituary or sign the guest book, please visit www.bozemitchellmckibbin.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home, 800 S. Kaufman, Ennis, Texas. 972-878-2211

Imogene Clara Call

publisher — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:44:40 +0000

Imogene Clara Call, 85, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013. Imogene was a longtime member of 1st Baptist Church of Ladonia. She is preceded in death by her parents, John Marcy and Florence Dooley-Marcy, step-mom Wanda Marcy, and sister, Joyce Sims. Survivors: husband of 67 years, JT Call; daughter, Carol DeLeo and husband, Cosimo; son, Ray Call and wife, Paula; grandchildren; Dawn Florey and husband, Wilson, Jennifer Cain and husband, Josh, Jonathan Call and wife, Ruby; 7 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; sister, Lois Marie Lile and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. A graveside service will be held at later date. Memorials: In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Alzheimer’s Foundation. Shannon Rufe Snow Funeral Chapel, 6001 Rufe Snow Drive, Fort Worth, Tx 76148, 817-514-9100

Lillian B. McDade

publisher — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:52:33 +0000

Lillian B. McDade, 80, was born in Ennis, Texas. She passed away on May 8, 2013. She was a graduate of George Washington Carver High School, Prairie View A & M and SMU. She was an accomplished teacher and received many awards as teacher of the year. She was employed at DISD for 34 years. She was a distinguished member of many associations. She accepted Christ at an early age at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Ennis, Texas. She later united with Greater New Zion Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas under the leadership of the late Rev. A.V. Voice and continued her service with Rev. Joe S. Patterson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jasper & Izora Riptoe. She leaves to cherish her memories: a loving husband of 58 years, Cleodoist McDade, a loving devoted sister, Bettye Vinson of Dallas; 1 brother-in-law, Billie Earl McDade; 3 sister-in-laws, Jimmie Jordan, Annie Edger and Shirley Malone and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Wake: Friday, May 17, from 7-9 p.m. Service: Saturday, May 18, at 11:00 a.m. Both services will be held at Greater New Zion Baptist Church, 2210 Pine Street, Dallas, Texas. Services Entrusted To Golden Gate Funeral Home, 4155 S. R.L. Thornton Frwy., Dallas, Texas 75224, 214-941-7332

Joseph Adolph Schlebach

publisher — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:51:50 +0000

Joseph Adolph Schlebach, age 71, left his earthly home to be reunited with loved ones in Heaven on May 14, 2013. Joseph was born on April 7, 1942, in the same house where his mother was born, Dodson Prairie, Palo Pinto County, Texas to John Joseph and Clara Rose Popp Schlebach. He grew up in Talty, Kaufman County and later Dallas, Texas. He graduated from Crozier Technical High School in 1960. He served in the US Army from l962 to 1965, and was stationed in Germany. He went to work for AT&T in 1965, retiring in 2000 with 35 years service from SBC. On December 20, 1969, he married Carolyn Trahan. He was a member of Ellis County Genealogical Society, Telephone Pioneers, St. John Golden Crusaders, Crozier Tech Alumni Association, Knights of Columbus Council 1353, and Monsignor James I. Tucek Assembly 2265. He was a member of St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church. Joe enjoyed working outside in the yard. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Carolyn; his three daughters, Michelle Mahone and her husband Jason, Kimberley Wall, and Caren Lawrence and her husband Timothy; grandchildren, Aime Wall, Hayden, Ryan, and Makenna Mahone, and Joseph William “JW” Lawrence; sisters, Laura and Emil Bolcik, Joann Markham; brother John Paul and Kay Schlebach; in-laws, Jimmie and Bobbie Trahan; sister-in-laws, Sandra Taylor and Janice and husband Gene McAda; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Elizabeth Nicole in 2009; and granddaughter, Elizabeth Amanda Lawrence in 2012. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 P.M. with a Rosary at 7 P.M. on Friday, May 17, 2013 at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Ennis, Texas. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 A.M. on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church, with Father John Dick as Celebrant. Interment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Ennis, Texas. In lieu of flowers, the family asks memorials be made to the American Cancer Society. To view an obituary or sign the guest book, please visit www.bozemitchellmckibbin.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Boze-Mitchell-McKibbin Funeral Home, 800 S. Kaufman, Ennis, Texas. 972-878-2211

Henry Wesley Odlozil, Sr.

publisher — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:50:59 +0000

Henry Wesley Odlozil, Sr., 86, passed away in Dallas, Texas early Friday, May 10, 2013. Henry was born in Ennis, Texas on February 7, 1927 to Josef and Frances (Vavra) Odlozil. He grew up in Ennis and graduated from St. John High School. He married Mary Jane Slovak of Bardwell on February 15, 1949, and they made their home in Dallas for seventeen years before moving to Ennis. He served his country proudly in the United States Merchant Marines during World War II in the Pacific and Atlantic Theatres. He worked for Dallas- Fort Worth Brewing Company for four years and for Prior Products in Dallas for forty years as a fabrication manager. He then worked for Quality Running Gear in Royce City for six years, and was also a part time rancher and farmer. He was a member of St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church of Ennis and helped in the construction of the church. He was also a member of KJT, Knights of Columbus and lifetime member of the Ennis A & M Club. He had his private pilot’s licenses for sixty-six years and was a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter #168. He enjoyed gardening, motorcycles and aviation. He owned the Flying “O” farm airstrip in Bardwell. He was a great fabricator and shade tree mechanic. He loved his family and enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a fan of the Texas Rangers and Dallas Cowboys. He owned and restored a 1947 Champion airplane. When the Ennis Airport was in the planning phases he was an avid supporter of the Ennis Municipal Airport. He is survived by his wife of sixty-four years, Mary Jane Odlozil; son, Henry W. “Buckshot” Odlozil, Jr. and his wife Kennette of Pineville, LA: daughters; Catherine and her husband, Rodger Hefner of Ennis, Janice and her husband, James Kirk of Mansfield, Cynthia Odlozil of Ennis and Mary and her husband, Mike Minter of Ennis: grandchildren; Heather Hefner, Samantha Cervantes and husband, Oscar, Jodie Odlozil and wife, Nikki, Nicholas Odlozil, Mason Odlozil, Kelly Jones and husband, Allen, Lisa Speer and husband, Grant, Dianna Glenn and husband Joe, DeLayna Navarro and husband Carlos: great-grandchildren; Guy and Grant Cervantes, J.R. and Hayden Odlozil, Beryl Odlozil, Ryan Henry and Emily Jones, Abigale Speer, Ava Jo, Jackson and Kate Glenn: sister’s-in-laws; Theresa Odlozil and Patsy Odlozil, Anna Lee and George Toth, Joyce Slovak; brother-in-law, Robert Slovak and wife, Merrijo, along with a host of other family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Jodie, Johnnie and Wesley Odlozil. Visitation was held on Sunday, May 12, 2013 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. in the J.E. Keever Mortuary of Ennis with Rosary following at 6 p.m. Mass of the Christian Burial was held on Monday, May 13, 2013 at 10 a.m. in the St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church of Ennis with Father Fred Caldwell and Father Henry Drozd as celebrants. Pallbearers were son: Henry Wesley (Buckshot) Odlozil Jr., grandson’s: Jodie Odlozil, Nicholas Odlozil, Mason Odlozil great grandson: Grant Cervantes and long time family friend, David Hunter. Interment followed in St. Joseph Cemetery under the direction of J.E. Keever Mortuary, Inc. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the American Heart Association, The American Diabetes Association, the Parkinson’s Society or the Ennis A&M Club in Henry’s name. www.jekeevermortuary.com

Irma Marina Maldonado

publisher — Tue, 14 May 2013 15:44:29 +0000

Irma Marina Maldonado, 73, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2013 in Ennis, Texas. Irma was born in Via Cuna, Mexico on December 31, 1939 to Julio and Martha Emma (Cuevas) Saenz. She grew up in New Orleans, LA and attended school there. On February 14, 1963 she married Julio E. Maldonado and they moved to Texas and have lived in Ennis for the past thirty-five years. She was the manager of a Long John Silver’s restaurant. She was a member of the Catholic Church. She loved to cook, sew and crochet. She is survived by sons: John Perry Maldonado and his wife, Rebecca of Garrett, Rick Maldonado and his wife, Pat of Ennis and Julio Maldonado, Jr. of Rice; daughters: Jonnice and her husband Robert Berkbigler of Perryville, MO and Cindy Maldonado of Waco; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at a later date. www.jekeevermortuary.com