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Shiner Gazette 2 Apr 1970 Flatonia - Funeral services for John Hajek, 89 years, 2 months and 25 days, of Praha were held Monday, March 23 at Smith Funeral Home at 9:30 a.m. with a Mass following at St. Mary's Church in Praha, Rev. Marcus Valenta officiating. Burial was in Praha Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers were great-nephews, Edward, Clarence, Alvin, Ernest, Steven, and Bennie Hajek. Honorary pallbearers were Victor, Felix Jr., and Alvin Hajek. Mr. Hajek, or "Uncle John" as he affectionately called, was born December 26, 1880 near Praha, son of Joseph and Mary (Polivka) Hajek. He married Annie Barta November 9, 1909 at St. Mary's Church in Praha. Mrs. Hajek preceded him in death February 12, 1964. He was a well known butcher in his early years and a rancher. He never retired and "cattle" were his biggest joy. He had been ailing for some time, but always railed until last Saturday morning, March 21, 1970, when he suffered a stroke and died in his sleep at his home, as he wished. Surviving is a brother, Frank Hajek Sr. of Praha, and approximately 76 nieces
and nephews. He was preceded in death also by three sisters and a brother,
Joseph Hajek, May 27, 1968. Posted by Matt Cross
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