Wallis News Review

Life long dream turns into first step of a journey

admin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:02:40 +0000

Shelby Sulak, of Orchard, carries Karla, a local child who became one of Sulak’s favorites during a recent medical mission trip to Peru.

By Johnny Griffin, Editor

Mahatma Ghandi once said, "You must be the change you wish to see in the world."
Those words inspired Shelby Sulak, a 2009 graduate of Brazos High School, to make her dream come true. “My whole life I have wanted to go on a mission trip,” said Sulak. “I have been saving from birthdays, baby-sitting jobs and swimming lessons to make this trip possible.”
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Good music at the arts and crafts show

admin — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 03:59:21 +0000

Robert Herridge, left, and Frank Felcman entertained buyers and vendors alike with beautiful music at the Wallis American Legion Arts and Crafts show on Sunday afternoon. WNR photo by Johnny Griffin

Margaret Toellner

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:41:18 +0000

Funeral Services for Margaret Toellner, 83, of East Bernard were held on July 7 from St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wallis. Interment followed in the Wallis City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tom Kopecky, Don Toellner, Mike Toellner, Ron Rushing, Michael Verm, Richard Verm, Charles Verm and Steven Verm.
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Myrtle Freda Watson Reeves

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:40:16 +0000

Funeral services for Myrtle Freda Reeves, 93, were July 9 in the Chapel at Davis Greenlawn Funeral Home officiated by Rev. Mark McClanahan. Pallbearers were Clinton and Karl Stade, Mitchel Eden, Leo Kolafa Jr., Steve Demny and Chris Nord.
Burial followed in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Myrtle Freda Watson Reeves was born Aug. 3, 1916 in Fairchild to Augusta and Maurice Watson. She attended the Damon Schools until she graduated. Myrtle married Roy Reeves on Sept. 23, 1933. (more…)

Sherby Blankenship

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:26:29 +0000

SHERBY BLANKENSHIP, born in Wichita, KS. January 20, 1939 passed away peacefully at his home in Sealy, TX. on July 8, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife, Janet, sons Lee Blankenship and wife April of Cat Spring, TX., and Dale Blankenship and wife Ginger of Austin, TX., daughters Lisa Sinsabaugh and husband, David of Katy, TX. and Kami Krause and husband , Randy of Katy, TX. (more…)

Sliva, Oliver to wed

admin — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 12:12:02 +0000

Jr. and Liz Sliva of Wallis are proud to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter Felicia Ann Sliva, to Patrick Eugene Oliver, son of Ms. Debra Oliver of Rosenberg. Felicia is the granddaughter of Frank and Gloria Mikes of Wallis and Bernice Sliva and the late Florian Sliva of Orchard. Patrick is the grandson of Bernice Oliver and the late Jr. Oliver of Katy. Felicia is a 2008 graduate of Texas State University and is currently employed at Sliva Automotive. Patrick is a 2008 graduate of Mary Hardin-Baylor and is currently employed at Brazos ISD as a teacher and coach. The couple will exchange their vows on the evening of July 17, 2010 in Kyle, TX. They will reside in Rosenberg.

God is the perfect Father

admin — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 02:13:57 +0000

The Bible tells us that God acts as a Father towards those who have devoted their lives to Him. Unfortunately, there are so many who have devoted their lives to someone or something other than God. But for those of us who have repented from all those other things and turned our lives over to Him, He is “Our Father.” We declare our relationship with Him each time we pray.
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Albert John Orsak

admin — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 02:12:38 +0000

Funeral Services for Albert Orsak, 70, of Richmond were Saturday, June 26 at Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel, Sealy with Rev. Dale Leland officiating. Interment was in the Sealy Cemetery. Pallberers were Butch Rabius, Jeff Haugen, Dennis Pustejovsky, Dennis Vykukal, Joe Vykukal and Paul Zurovec.
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Erwin Alfred Petrusek

admin — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 02:11:03 +0000

Funeral Services for Erwin Alfred Petrusek, 86, of Sugar Land, Texas, 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 28, 2010 at Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel, 768 Fourth St. in Sealy, TX. with Rev. Michael Groseclose officiating. Members of the Wallis American Legion served as pallbearers. The Wallis American Legion honored him with a full Military Service at the graveside. Interment in the Sealy Cemetery.
Edwin Alfred Petrusek was born in Frydek to parents, Frank and Johana Sabrsula Petrusek. He was raised in Wallis and graduated from Wallis High School in 1941. Erwin played on the Wallis Football High School Team on defense and offense. He married the former Miss Betty Ansel on Dec. 29, 1948 in Rosenberg. He served our country during WWII in the U.S. Navy. Erwin worked as an electrical contractor for many years. Erwin was a Presbyterian by faith and a member of the Wallis American Legion. Erwin Alfred Petrusek passed away in Sugar Land on Friday, June 25, 2010.
Survivors include his daughter Sharon Kay Anderson and husband Ray of Marietta, Georgia; son Erwin Ansel Petrusek and wife Carol of Sugar Land; sisters Irene Neshyba and husband Steve of Corvallis, Ore., Ruth Jurik and husband Johnnie of Beaumont; grandchildren Todd Bradley Anderson, Raymond Anthony Anderson and wife Melissa, Elizabeth Johanna Evans, Matthew Evans , Lara Caitlin Elio and Benjamin; great-grandchildren Caitlin, Erin and Jenalyn Anderson.
He was preceded in death by his parents Frank and Johana Petrusek; wife Betty Petrusek; and brother Benjamin Petrusek.
Funeral services were held under the direction of Knesek Bros. Funeral Chapel in Sealy. Visit www.knesekfuneralhome.com to sign the guest book or order a sympathy card.

Crime of the Week-Dumping

admin — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 02:08:36 +0000

Austin County Environmental Enforcement would like to request your help in identifying the individual(s) who dumped debris at two locations along Lynn Road on or about May 27, 2010.
Illegal dumping is the unlawful disposal of trash. It can consist of a few trash bags on the side of the road to construction material burned or buried in a neighbors pasture. (more…)