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The Danube Swabians
Julianna Rieger † We mourn the passing of Frau Julianne Rieger. She passed away at home on August 5, 2012 in Newberg, Oregon, surrounded by her loving family. Her busy hands, always sewing, gardening, canning and baking, are now at rest! She was the ultimate "Oma". She battled her recent cancer diagnosis very stoically.
Josef Bauer † Josef Bauer left this world on July 14, 2012. He was born in Krndija, Croatia on March 6, 1927. After immigrating to America in the early fifties, he started a new life when he married, began his family and became a successful Realtor. He loved his family more than anything, and enjoyed his beautiful garden, where he died. He leaves behind his wife, Heidi, after almost 60 years of marriage, as well as his daughters, Erika and Heidi, his grandchildren Brian, Marisa, Stephanie, and Chelsea, and three great-grandsons: Eric, Tyler and Emmaus, of whom he was extremely proud. He and his wife and children have always been loyal sponsors of the Dancegroup. May he rest in peace. The entire Danube Schwabian community sends their condolences to the family.
Magdalena (Leni) Mayer †
Magdalena (Leni) Mayer passed away April 21, 2012 in Seal Beach, California. She was born on March 12, 1923 in India, Yugoslavia. She was a dedicated member of the St.Stephen's Kirchen Chor and a long-time supporter of the Donauschwabische Tanzgruppe. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Renate and Peter Fruhner and her grandchildren Michael, Tina, Robert Scherzinger, Paul and Angela Fruhner.
Edward K. Post † We morn the passing of one of our Dance Group members. Edward K. Post was born April 30, 1944 in Osijek (Esseg) and then fled with his parents to Austria where they were interned in Lager Haid. Ed came with his family to Los Angeles in 1956 and lived across the street from St. Stephens for many years. He was in the Dance Group in the 50's & 60's. He passed away at St. Joseph Hospital in Orange on March 28, 2012; as a result of liver failure and complications of pancreatic cancer in 2008. He is survived by his wife Marlene, son Karl and family, son Michael along with brothers Frank, Peter and Ernest and their families and extended family and friends in Ohio, Germany and Australia. Services are private. Please no flowers but cards would be appreciated from the family. The family's address is: Marlene Post, 5861 Santa Catalina Garden Grove, CA. 92845 Our entire community sends their thoughts and prayers to Marlene and the family.
Franziska Birgel †
It is with genuine sadness that we announce the passing of Frau Franziska Birgel. For so many years, Franziska volunteered in St. Stephen's kitchen, quietly preparing schnitzel and other meals at Kirchweih's and Mother's Day celebrations. We will miss her contributions and remember her with kindness. Franziska passed away February 22. She was born in Semlin, Yugoslavia on March 15, 1920. The funeral is set for Saturday, March 3 at 2:00 at the mausoleum chapel of Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City. Our Father Rettig will preside.
Randolph Scherzinger †
Randy passed away on May 20, 2011. He is survived by his children Michael, Tina and Robert.
Herr Konrad Weiss
Herr Weiss was always a smiling figure at all the Dance Group functions. He and his entire family always volunteered generously to St. Stephen's and the Dance Group. He was born in Indija, Yugoslavia on March 28, 1921 and passed away peacefully on July 20, 2007 at home with his family. He is survived by his wife, Maria, of 68 years, sons, Ernie, Helmut and Johnny and daughter Rosemary. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Herr Richard Fer
More often than not he'd just call you "Spitzbub". For many in the German and Hungarian community, the first dentist they knew was Herr Fer. His passion was dentistry. He loved making dentures that "smiled". It was a special technique he learned in Austria. Even if the person wasn't smiling, the dentures were! That was how you knew that those dentures were made by Herr Fer. He made them with tremendous pride and care. After dental appointments patients would sometimes just sit and chat away the hours over a glass of wine or two, and then maybe a glass of schnapps. By the time the Novocain wore off the schnapps had kicked in and they didn't feel any pain at all. He leaves behind his wife, Elisabeth, of many years, daughters Brigitte and Ilse and son Oscar. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- President George Oberding, of the St. Emmerich Verein, passed away Monday, June 4th. George was President of the St. Emmerich Verein for 18 years. He contributed generously to the Church, the Verein and the Dance Group. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ingrid Scherzinger
After a brief and very unexpected illness, Ingrid passed away Tuesday evening, May 29. All that knew her will remember her kind spirit, generosity and devotion to her family. She was surrounded by her family and Father Herman Rettig in her last moments. Ingrid is survived by her husband of 26 years, Randy, their children, Michael, Tina and Robert, her sister, Renate Fruhner and her parents Lorenz & Magdalena Mayer. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fanz Seifert Jr. I regret to inform you of the passing of Franz Seifert Jr. He was the son of Franz and Maria Seifert, cousin of Lisa Buse, nephew of the Hefner's, Merli's, Greger's and Tuer's as well as brother to Ingrid Johnson and Mary Lubetzki. On March 2, 2006, he was celebrating his 40th birthday doing what he loves, snowboarding in Lake Tahoe. He had an accident, hit a tree and died at the scene. He leaves a 9 year old daughter, Amber and wife, Kim that are in need of your prayers.
George Schuller George passed away in San Marcos, CA on March 2. He was born November 16, 1922 in Indja, Yugoslavia. His father was a farmer and a blacksmith. Like many of our parents they had a difficult time in the war, him particularly. George and his late wife, Elisabeth met and married in Dettingen Teck, Germany. In 1954, they immigrated and settled in Los Angeles. They lived with their two sons just a few blocks from St. Stephan's, on 38th and Hill. In 1965, they moved to Inglewood and then in 1991 they moved to San Marcos. In the 70's and 80's George made his living in the Aerospace Industry. George and Elisabeth were always very involved with St. Stephan's and the dance group. After their retirement, they spent much of their free time enjoying the activities of and donating their time to the various German Clubs in the Southland. They were very proud of our heritage and did much to preserve our culture.
Valentin Schegetz
April 27, 1920 - May 9, 2005 Valentin Schegetz passed away Monday, May 9th. He had just turned 85 on April 27th. Whether you knew him as "Valentin", "Schegetz" or just "Valding" he was a joy to be around and a genuinely nice person. You can be sure that the menu in Heaven tonight will include fish paprikasch! Valentin is survived by his
wife Elisabeth Schegetz, his son, Tony, his daughter-in-law, Frieda,
his grandson Otto and wife, Celia, his granddaughter, Krista and
husband, Todd and 4 great-grandkids
Alexandra, Christopher, Allison and Caroline who he enjoyed so much.
Frau Theresia Wurm January 2, 1928 - March 12, 2005 She passed away peacefully in her sleep and is survived by her daughter Terri Glenn, her son Martin Wurm, her grandchildren Stefan Kurz, Sandy Kurz, Brian Glenn, Heidi Wurm, Megan Wurm, Crystal Wurm, Sammie Joe Wurm and her great grandchild Kirsten Kurz. She loved to cook, sew and crochet, but her greatest joy was being with her family. She always made each of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren feel very special and unique. She always said that he had no favorites. She just loved them all. The funeral will be Saturday, March 19th at Calvary Capel Cemetery. 4201 Whittier Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90023, (323) 261-3106. Viewing 9:00 - 11:00 AM. Funeral mass at 11:00 AM.
My brother Tony and I first met Frau Wurm on May 5, 1952. We were quite a bit younger then. I was 13 months old and Tony was just 1 month old. The Wurm, Seitz and Fehr families were immigrating to America. Unlike most other immigrants, we flew from Germany to America on Flying Tiger Airlines with a stop-over in Iceland. Because we were families with infants, the Red Cross arranged for us to fly to America. Oh, I can't forget, there was one other member along for the ride - more about that in a minute. We arrived at LaGuardia Airport in New York on May 6 and boarded a train for Los Angeles. The Red Cross had arranged for our family to go to L A because my father had asked that we be sent "to a place where it never snowed." What a wonderful wish - it made all the difference in our lives. Well, we arrived at Union Station on May 9th and like so many others before, we made our way to St. Stephen's. You know the rest of the story. Oh, about the other member of our flight, it turned out to be Terri. You see, Frau Wurm was 8 1/2 months pregnant. Terri was born two weeks after we arrived and we've been friends ever since. These three pictures were taken just a week before Frau Wurm passed away. I think she was happy knowing that she was with friends and family that meant most to her.
Ruhe in Frieden All who knew Ramana will remember her genuine congenial manner and her helping nature.
Ruhe in Frieden A Memory of Joe I once introduced Joe to a friend by saying "Joe has had more cars than God". Joe grinned and said "and I have the pink slips to prove it"! I have no doubt that when I'm in front of those pearly gates, that Joe will be on the other side revving up a white GTO and telling me to get in and hold on. Karl For Pictures of Joe's Funeral, Click here
Sierra Katherine
Ward The Little Angel
The little angel was new to heaven and she was very little. Her hair was the color of bright sunshine on white painted walls, and she was so young her wings were still pink. Even though she was small, she was not afraid to walk right up to Archangel Michael and tug on the bottom of his robes. He had to bend down very far to talk to her. "What is it, little one?" he asked. The little angel looked around at all the other souls in heaven, so much larger and older than her. She said, "All these older people had lives on earth bigger than mine, they all did big things, and they brought back to God all the things they won and all the things they lost. But I didn't bring back any big things." Archangel Michael smiled and picked up the little angel (he knew how much she liked to be held). He carried her to the edge of the clouds so she could see. When she looked down she saw the great family of man; so many people, laughing, crying, breathing, praying, bring born and dying, over and over. And he said to her, "Little one, there is only one thing that we can bring back to God when we die, only one gift. Everything we gain or lose, we build or destroy, we fight or make peace with, is very small compared to this gift. It is the true love you bring to this earth and the love you take back home to God; nothing else matters." The little angel looked down at her mother and father and all the people she loved. "It doesn't matter how long you live little one," Archangel Michael gently said, "It only matters how much you love and are loved." He turned and carried her towards God's warm, blessed light. And her gift, the greatest that could be given, shone all around and through her, growing larger and brighter with each step: love given to the world, and returned, one hundred-fold. For Sierra Auntie Mo and Auntie
Antoinette
Kδte Friedrich Ruhe in Frieden
Christina Burmeister May the good Lord grant you everlasting peace and a choir of angels greet you home.
Nikolaus
Friedrich "Dein gutes Herz hat aufgehoert zu schlagen obwohl du gerne noch wolltest bei uns sein. Doch hilf uns Gott den tiefen Schmerz zutragen, denn ohne dich wird alles anders sein."
Anna (Buschbacher) Schreiner Born in Apatin, Yugoslavia on June 23, 1920. Died on July 2, 2000. Los Angeles CA. Survived by husband of 49 years, Thomas Schreiner. Daughters: Anne Schmueckle and Christine Balogh. Grandchildren: Andrew Balogh, Sigi Schmueckle, Sally Schmueckle Emery. Great grandchildren: Kevin Kyler and Katharina Emery. Anna Schreiner was involved with the Donauschwabische Tanzgruppe for 25 years as the Gruppenleiterin of the Youth group and Prasidentin. Frau Schreiner had friends associated with the Carpathia Dance Group in Michigan; the Cleveland and the St. Louis groups as well as the Windsor group in Canada.
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