Martinek
Dorothy Mae (Sumbera) Martinek, 86, of La Grange passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2019.
Dorothy was born in Ammannsville on Dec. 23, 1932 to Joe and Betty (Vasek) Sumbera.
She married Henry Martinek, Jr. on Sept. 16, 1954 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in La Grange.
Dorothy had a wonderful smile and loved visiting with people. She was a great cook and loved to share her food with the people she loved. Early in her life, she was known for playing the accordion to entertain her family and friends.
She worked as a homemaker caring for her family. In her younger years, she worked for Kovar’s Gift Shop and the Bon Ton Restaurant.
Dorothy is survived by one daughter, Beverly Anders and husband, Victor, of La Grange; one son, Ronald Martinek and wife, Sandra, of La Grange; four grandchildren: Kristy Anders; Mandy Anders; Garrett Martinek and wife, Leslie; Evan Martinek and fiancée, Shelby Rachui; and two greatgranddaughters: Landry Lynn Martinek and Maison Kaye Martinek.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Henry Martinek, Jr.
Visitation was held on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 from 11 to 7 p.m. at Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations. Family received friends from 5 to 7 p.m. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m.
A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in La Grange on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at 10 a.m. Burial followed in the La Grange City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter, 240 Svoboda Lane, La Grange, TX 78945 or to a charity of one’s choice.
Family and friends can view and sign the guestbook online at
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations in La Grange.
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