Wendel

Evelyn Annie Kovar Wendel, 98, of El Campo, died Sept. 26, 2016. She was born on July 25, 1918 in Plum to the late Joseph and Albina Horecka Kovar. She was a member of K.J.Z.T. She is survived by her sisters, Bernice Kollaja of Plum, Irene Jasek of San Antonio; brother, Alfred Kovar of La Grange and numerous nieces and nephews. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Pete Wendel; sisters, Otillie Psencik, Bessie Kubecka, Dolores Divin, Josie Fajkas and brothers, Lad, Joe and Alvin Kovar. Visitation was held from9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29 at Triska Funeral Home. A Rosary was recited at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29 at St. Philip Catholic Church. Funeral Mass immediately followed at 2 p.m. with Rev. Michael Rother officiating. Entombment followed at Holy Cross Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Clayton Campbell, Frank Dusek, Daniel Kollaja, Mark Kovar, Tim Dusek and George Psencik. Memorial donations in memory of Evelyn may be made to St. Philip Catholic Church or St. Philip School.Condolences for the familymay be left online at www.triskafuneralhome.com. Triska Funeral Home in El Campo was in charge of arrangements.