Ann Elizabeth (Janda) Wessels

Ann Elizabeth (Janda) Wessels, 97, of La Grange, died Sunday, March 1, 2015. Ann was born in Hostyn on June 16, 1917, the daughter of C. M. and Bessie (Kallus) Janda. She married Delton Wessels on Feb. 8, 1953. Ann was the office manager at Fayette Memorial Hospital in La Grange for 47 years. She served on the Sacred Heart Church Advisory Board and sang in the church choir. She was involved with many different organizations such as: Sacred Heart Altar Society, KJZT, KJT, Catholic Daughters of the Americans Court Annunciation No. 1962, VFW Auxiliary No. 5254, Fayette Unit of American Cancer Society, volunteer driver for the American Cancer Society, Fayette Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Fayette County Committee on Aging, and Sons of Herman No. 238. Ann served as an officer for many of the organizations she was involved in. Ann enjoyed camping, fishing, dancing, playing bridge, bowling, volunteering, and most importantly, spending time with family. She is survived by daughter, Robin Hatter and husband, Ricky, of Troy; son, Joe Del Wessels of La Grange; two brothers: Leo F. Janda of La Grange; Vit B. Janda and wife, Gertrude of Bellville; two sisters: Delores Prilop of Angleton and Victoria Kolaja of Houston; sister-in-law, Roslie Wessels-Hunger and husband, Willie, of La Grange; two grandchildren: Joshua Del Hatter and wife, Kelly and Kimberlee Ann Hatter; two step grandchildren: Ricky Hatter Jr. and wife, Holley, and Lisa Marie Pratt; three step greatgrandchildren: Katy Hatter, Jordan Hatter and Morgan Pratt; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Delton; grandson, Larry Lynn Gabriel Jr.; three sisters: Beatrice Kubasak, Francis Rainosek and Mary Lidiak; three brothers: infant brother, Vaclac Janda, George Janda and Ben Janda; seven brothers-in-law: Pete Rainosek, Jerome Lidiak, Joe Kubasak, Allan Kolaja, Erwin (Barney) Wessels, Elmond Wessels and George Prilop; three sisters-in-law: Pat Janda, Bernice Janda and Willie Mae Janda; and nephew, Ronald Janda. Visitation was held Wednesday, March 4, 2015 from 12 to 7 p.m. at Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home in La Grange. Family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. A Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in La Grange at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2015. Burial followed at La Grange City Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Annunciation No. 1962 Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 275, La Grange, Texas 78945, or a charity of one’s choice. Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com. Koenig & Strickland Funeral Home in La Grange was in charge of arrangements.