ZAJICEK
Margaret Brune Zajicek, lifelong resident of Columbus, passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 7 at the age of 90. Her son Larry was by her side. Margaret was born Mar. 23, 1931 to Max and Freida Klimple Brune in Columbus. She attended school in Columbus until she quit to go to work at Mary and Martha’s Café, where she met the man who would become her husband.
Margaret is survived by, two sons - Ken and wife Karen of Australia and Larry and wife Brenda of Meadows Place. Also surviving are three grandchildren, Kirsten, Drew and Taiha, and seven great grandchildren, all in Australia; many dear nieces and nephews, and brother-in-law Bill Douthitt. Three spoiled house cats also survive her.
Raymond, her husband of 73 years, preceded Margaret in death. She is also proceeded in death by her father Max and mother Freida, brothers Max II, Harold (Bubba) and sisters Ruby DeDear, Lily Kucherka, Delores Brune and Evelyn Douthitt; and many canine companions they had over the years. She was the last of seven siblings and dearly missed all of them.
After the passing of her father, Margaret assumed the position of matriarch of the family for her brothers and sisters. She took great pleasure in having many family gatherings at her home in Columbus, particularly at Thanksgiving and Christmas. She provided a home where family could come and have a great time, great food and drink and play cut-throat straight dominos.
Margaret was a loving caregiver to Raymond, her father, mother-in-law (Granny) and sisters Delores and Ruby in their final years. Margaret was a loving mother and doted on her two sons. She was a generous and giving person. Margaret enjoyed working outside the home well into her seventies, but caring for her family was her passion and calling.
She also enjoyed being the second mother to many of her son’s friends as her home was a gathering place for pool, dominoes and cards when they were in school. Margaret was respected and cherished by many young people she worked with over the years and called “Mom’ by many of them.
Margaret was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church. She was also a member of the Catholic Daughters of Americas Court Mary Queen of the Snows No. 1588.
The family extends its sincere thanks for all of those who provided friendship over the years and spiritual and physical care for her in her final years when she became homebound.
Visitation was Friday, Feb. 11 at Henneke Funeral Home in Columbus. A rosary was held that evening, and funeral service was Saturday, Feb. 12 at St. Anthony Catholic Church with Fr. Augustine Asante officiating. Visitation at church was prior to the funeral. Burial is in St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery in Columbus.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that you donate to St. Anthony Catholic Church, P.O. Box 669, Columbus, TX 78934 or the charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be given at www.hennekefuneralhome.com.