Living

Notes:

Frank Crnkovic, born Aug. 16, 1926, was a resident of Shreveport. He died on March 2, 2012, at the age of 85 after a brief illness, Frank passed away peacefully at Willis Knighton South Hospital. He was retired from Kansas City Southern Railroad after 40 years of dedicated service.

Frank was one of 10 children born in Zwolle to the late Ed and Frazine Ebarb Crnkovic and was the beloved husband of Hellen (Lois) Paudert Crnkovic for over 62 years.

Frank was preceded in death by siblings Steve, Joe, Johnny and Helen Byers.

He will forever be remembered by his devoted siblings Pete, Mickey, Josephine Jones, Lois Sava and Donald; beloved children, Duane Crnkovic, Elizabeth Ann Goelden and Marsha Everett; treasured grandchildren, Frank Johnson, Rodney Crnkovic, Dara Martin, Christina Copeland and Justin Goelden; great-grandchildren, Krystal and Hailey Martin; along with countless other friends and family whom were blessed to know him. Frank touched the lives of many people with his love and generosity.

Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, March 7 at 10 a.m. at Saint Mary of the Pines Catholic Church at 1050 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop in Shreveport.

The Crnkovic family expresses gratitude to their beloved family and friends that have been so supportive during this difficult time.

http://www.thesabineindex.com/
Submitted by Daniel on Mon, 03/05/2012

Frank married Hellen Elouise "Lois" Paudert on 16 Nov 1949 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. Hellen (daughter of Pierce Edward "Pep" Paudert and Ruby Annie Fullen) was born on 14 Sep 1929 in Newton County, Texas; died on 9 Mar 2016 in Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

SABINE COUNTY REPORTER May 8, 2002

CLASS OF 1946

Hemphill High School's classes of 1946, 1947 and 1948 met on April 20 at The Garden Center in Hemphill for their 56th, 55th and 54th reunions. Shown are, from left, front: Vermell (Anderson) Brust, Dorothy (Sterle) Vaughn and Berintha (Mound) Bradley; center: LaNell (Slay) Short, Nadine (EASLEY) Gary, LaNorma (Cordray) Easley and Mildred (McDaniel) Hooks; and back; Laura (McGraw) Ezernack, Jimmy Procel, Dorothy (Stewart) Birdwell, Lois (Paudert) Crnkovic, Sutton Ware, Dorothy Jean (Bennett) McCoy, Louise (Crnkovic) Pate and Lorene (Boyett) Wood.

Sabine County Reporter
July 12, 2006
Hemphilll Elementary School Fifth Grade -1939-1940

Eighteen students from a larger group, pictured, graduated from Hemphill High School's Class of 1946 who recently enjoyed their 60th class reunion. Blake Eddings, Nadine Easley, LaNell Slay, Robert Earl Gray, Gladys Hogue, Wayford Jones, Jack Chisum, Reba Arnold, Lexie Mae Wood, Berintha Maund, Helen Rushing, Evelyn Wright, Dorothy Sterle, Wilma Lawrence, Joe (Gwen/Quinn) McGown, Doris Anderson, Paul Huffman, Eloise Inman, Archie Jones, Vermell Anderson, LaVern Wright, LOIS PAUDERT, Billy Edgar, Sutton Ware, Jessie Lee Harper, Wynell Elliott, Jack Jones, Doris Jennings, Burtis Earl Moore, Hattie Pearl Kelly, Imogene Carlton, Kathryn Curry, Marcus Huffman, Jimmie Procell, Emma Clark Fuller, Marjorie Crawford, Louise Crnkovic, Gloria Speights, and Herman Chop.

Obituary

Shreveport, LA- Hellen (Lois) Crnkovic, age 86, of Shreveport, Louisiana entered into eternal peace on Wednesday, March 9th 2016.

Lois was born on September 14, 1929 in Fairmount, Texas, the only child of the late Pierce (PEP) and Ruby Paudert. She grew up in Hemphill, Texas helping PEP in his mattress factory and Ruby sell Avon cosmetics. Lois graduated from Hemphill High School in May 1946. She then married the love of her life, Frank Crnkovic, in November 1949. Frank retired from Kansas City Southern Railroad, after 40 years of service, and together they spent their retirement years vacationing and touring America. In 2012, Lois was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years.

Mrs. Crnkovic was a devout Christian and a member of Saint Mary of the Pines Catholic Church since 1973. She was a member of the Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary. Lois was a loving and gentle soul that dedicated her life to nurturing and caring for her husband and children. Mrs. Crnkovic spent many days volunteering at her children's school in the library, concession stand and at school functions.

Left to cherish beautiful memories are her children Duane Crnkovic, Elizabeth Ann Crnkovic Goelden and Marsha Crnkovic Everett; grandchildren Frank Johnson, Rodney Crnkovic, Dara Martin and husband Jeremy Martin, Christina Copeland and husband Adam Hofslund, and Justin Goelden and wife Rebeca Goelden; great grandchildren Krystal and Hailey Martin; and cousin/spiritual sister, Reba Jean Clark Barnett.

Friends and family are invited to attend visitation on Tuesday, March 15th from 5 - 7 p.m. and Wednesday, March 16th from 8:30 - 9:15 a.m. at Centuries Memorial Funeral Home, 8801 Mansfield Road, Shreveport, LA 71118 (318) 686-4334. Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, March 16th at 10 a.m. at Saint Mary of the Pines Catholic Church,1050 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA 71118.

Pallbearers are Frank Johnson, Justin Goelden, Adam Hofslund, Jeff Crnkovic, Mike Jones and Don Jones with Honorary Pallbearer Rodney Crnkovic.

The Crnkovic family would like to thank all our family and friends that have been supportive. We are grateful to the staff of Montclair Assisted Living and extend special thanks to Dr. David Abdehou, Renee Matheny, Melanie, Amanda, Jimmie, Lorraine, JoAnne, Sue, Ledoria, Sherry, Butch, Delores, Dorothy, Danielle, Pearl, Jasmine, Valkyrie, Tanka, Glenn, Doris, Sharon, Willie Mae, Kitchen Staff, Rachel as her sitter in the hospital and all others not mentioned by name but whom we appreciative the kindness and care they provided for our mother. We also extend a thank you to the physicians, nurses and staff at Willis Knighton Pierremont, Lifecare and Heritage Manor Stratmore.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Castaway Ministries, P.O. Box 17629, Shreveport, LA 71138 or Saint Mary of the Pines Catholic Church,1050 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA 71118.

You may share words of comfort with the family by visiting www.centuriesmemorialfh.com
Published in Shreveport Times from Mar. 13 to Mar. 15, 2016


Also published in The Sabine County Reporter, April 6, 2016, Page 12

Notes:

An index of Sabine Parish obituaries shows that a obituary for Edd Crnkovic was published on December 6, 1963. FindAGrave shows that he was born in Starilaz, Yugoslavia.

http://www.usgwarchives.org/la/sabine/obits/obitcr.htm

(Research):

Census Listings:

1930 Census
Louisiana, Sabine Parish, Fifth Police Jury Ward, Bayou Scie
Enumerated 15 Apr 1930
ED 43-11 SD 4 Sheet 5A Stamped 149
66-67
Crnkovic, Slavko Head M W 43 M 34 Jugoslavia Jugoslavia Jugoslavia Croatian 1909 Pa Farmer
Crnkovic, Franzine Wf F W 27 W M 15 La La La
Crnkovic, Stune Son M W 8 S La Jugoslavia La
Crnkovic, Joseph M Son M W 7 S La Jugoslavia La
Crnkovic, John W Son M W 5 S La Jugoslavia La
Crnkovic, Frank Son M W 3 7/12 S La Jugoslavia La
Crnkovic, Helen N Dtr F W 1 11/12 S La Jugoslavia La


1940 Census
not located

Slavko married Franzine Ebarb about 1918. Franzine was born on 23 Nov 1901 in Louisiana; died on 7 Feb 1985 in Sabine Parish, Louisiana; was buried in Saint Joseph Cemetery, Zwolle, Sabine Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

DOD from the obituary index published here

http://www.usgwarchives.org/la/sabine/obits/obitcr.htm

The 1920 Sabine Parish, LA census shows her in the home of Peter and Josephine Ebarb, and as a sibling of Willis, Maggie, Virginia, Monroe and Pete.

Notes:

On the 1930 Sabine County, Texas census, Pierce was listed in a household consisting of himself, his wife and daughter, and his mother.

Judy Willis writes that "Pep also had a sister, Annie May Paudert, who was born 8/1897 in AR. Annie May was married twice (Frank Louis Bowers and C.W. Hale). I "lost" her after the 1920 census but know she had a daughter in 1919 (TX) and a son in 1926 (TX). "

(Research):
Census Listings:

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 7
Enumerated 15 and 16 1930
ED 202-10 SD 19 Sheet 5A Stamped 115
89-91
Clark, Easual N Hed M W 32 M Tx Tx Tx Drayman Hauling
Clark, Bertie Wf F W 26 M 16 Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Lavern Dtr F W 8 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Easual Jr Son M W 7 S Tx Tx
Clark, Doil Son M W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Knox Son m W 2 6/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Butler, Cornelius Hired Hand M Neg 13 S Tx Tx Tx Servant
90-92
Smith, Osborn Head mW 25 M Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Smith, Bradie Wf F W 28 M Tx Tx Tx
Smith, Artie Son M W 3 8/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Smith, Elbert Son M W 1 5/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Joe I Boarder M W 36 S Tx Tx Tx Drayman Hauling
92-94
Clark, Mrs. W. J. Had F W 44 Wd Tx La Tx Farmer
Clark, Edward Son m W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Leon Son M W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Truitt Son M W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Paul Son M W 3 1/12 S Tx Tx Tx
93-95
Fullen, Lon A Head m W 44 M 21 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Fullen, Edvina Wf F W53 m 18 Tx Tx La
Fullen, Hilliard Son M W 16 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Helper
Fullen, Rosella Dtr F W 14 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Helper
Fullen, Leroy Son M W 12 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Helper
94-96
Paudert, Pierse E Head M W 34 M Ark NY Ark Agent Insurance
Paudert, Ruby Wf F W 17 M Tx Tx Tx
Paudert, Elouise Dtr F W 7/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Paudert, Elizabeth Mother F W 69 Wd Ark Ark Ilkl
95-97
Clark, Mathes J head m W 32 M Tx Tx Tx Stockman Stock running
Clark, Daisy Wf F W 24 M Tx Tx Tx
Ivy, Frank Hired Had m W 78 Ev Miss Ireland Miss Farmer
96-98
Clark, Monroe Head m W 48 M 20 Tx Tx Ala Farmer
Clark, Bessie Wf F W 47 M Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Vira Dtr F W 13 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Helper
97-99
Clark, George B head M W 63 Tx Tx Tx Stockman
Clark, Bettie Wf F W 33 M 29 La La La

Pierce married Ruby Annie Fullen on 14 Sep 1929 in Newton County, Texas. Ruby (daughter of Lawrence Allen "Lon" Fullen and Margaret Elvina "Viney" McNaughten) was born on 4 Aug 1912 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 18 Mar 1999; was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In the 1976 obituary of her brother, Rev. A. H. Fullen, she was listed as Mrs. Ruby Kraner of Hemphill.

According to the Social Security Death Index, her last place of residence was Shreveport, Louisiana.

In her weekly Sabine County Reporter column, "On the Bright Side", Mary Howell wrote that she remembered Pep and Ruby Paudert. "Pep made mattresses and operated the Hemphill Mattress Company. Ruby was the first Avon lady in Sabine County. " (Page 4, July 18, 2007)

Pierce married Elizabeth Kennedy. Elizabeth was born on 21 Oct 1860 in Arkansas; died on 6 Nov 1940 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Judy Willis writes that "After Pierce H's death in 1899, I believe Elizabeth (Kennedy) married Pierce's brother Charles (3/6/1855 New York, NY to 1/14/1907 Little Rock, AR). This scenario is based on the 1900 census - Little Rock, AR, ED 71 - which lists a Charles Paudert, wife Bolt, son Eddie, and daughter Annie M. By the 1910 census, Elizabeth is a widow.

Let me know if you locate anything different on these marriages. This is the only scenario that makes sense based on what I've found during my research. I can only guess that "Bolt" was a nickname since her DOB and Elizabeth's match.

Not to add confusion to this BUT Pierce H. was first married to Ada Florine Crenshaw (10/22/1865 TN to 3/15/1934 TN). They had a daughter: Henrice D. Paudert "Hennie" (1/28/1899 to 12/3/1966). I know Hennie was born in TN and died in Memphis."

Notes:

He and Elvina were living next door to his parents and a house away from his brother William at the time of the 1900 Sabine County Census. They were also living next to his parents at the time of the 1910 census. His death certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, shows that he was a farmer and rancher.

(Research):
Census Information:

1920 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 7, ED 169
6 & & Jan 1920 by Thos R Smith
SD 326 ED 169 Sheet 4B
80-80
Fullen, Lon A Hd M W 48 M Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Fullen, Vina Wife F W 42 M Tx Tx Tx
Fullen, Robert L Son M W 15 S Tx Tx Tx
Fullen, Clara Dtr F W 13 S Tx Tx Tx
Fullen, Fannie Dtr F W 11 S Tx Tx Tx
Fullen, Hilliard Son M W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Fullen, Rosella Dtr F W 3 9/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Fullen, Lewis A Son M W 12 S Tx Tx Tx

1930 Census
Texas, Sabine County, JP 7
Enumerated 15 and 16 1930
ED 202-10 SD 19 Sheet 5A Stamped 115
89-91
Clark, Easual N Hed M W 32 M Tx Tx Tx Drayman Hauling
Clark, Bertie Wf F W 26 M 16 Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Lavern Dtr F W 8 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Easual Jr Son M W 7 S Tx Tx
Clark, Doil Son M W 5 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Knox Son m W 2 6/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Butler, Cornelius Hired Hand M Neg 13 S Tx Tx Tx Servant
90-92
Smith, Osborn Head mW 25 M Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Smith, Bradie Wf F W 28 M Tx Tx Tx
Smith, Artie Son M W 3 8/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Smith, Elbert Son M W 1 5/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Joe I Boarder M W 36 S Tx Tx Tx Drayman Hauling
92-94
Clark, Mrs. W. J. Had F W 44 Wd Tx La Tx Farmer
Clark, Edward Son m W 9 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Leon Son M W 7 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Truitt Son M W 6 S Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Paul Son M W 3 1/12 S Tx Tx Tx
93-95
Fullen, Lon A Head m W 44 M 21 Tx Tx Tx Farmer
Fullen, Edvina Wf F W53 m 18 Tx Tx La
Fullen, Hilliard Son M W 16 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Helper
Fullen, Rosella Dtr F W 14 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Helper
Fullen, Leroy Son M W 12 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Helper
94-96
Paudert, Pierse E Head M W 34 M Ark NY Ark Agent Insurance
Paudert, Ruby Wf F W 17 M Tx Tx Tx
Paudert, Elouise Dtr F W 7/12 S Tx Tx Tx
Paudert, Elizabeth Mother F W 69 Wd Ark Ark Ilkl
95-97
Clark, Mathes J head m W 32 M Tx Tx Tx Stockman Stock running
Clark, Daisy Wf F W 24 M Tx Tx Tx
Ivy, Frank Hired Had m W 78 Ev Miss Ireland Miss Farmer
96-98
Clark, Monroe Head m W 48 M 20 Tx Tx Ala Farmer
Clark, Bessie Wf F W 47 M Tx Tx Tx
Clark, Vira Dtr F W 13 S Tx Tx Tx Farm Helper
97-99
Clark, George B head M W 63 Tx Tx Tx Stockman
Clark, Bettie Wf F W 33 M 29 La La La

Lawrence married Margaret Elvina "Viney" McNaughten on 14 Mar 1896 in Sabine County, Texas. Margaret (daughter of George Washington McNaughten and Elizabeth Smith) was born on 13 Apr 1877 in Texas; died on 31 Mar 1957 in Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Fairmount Cemetery, Yellowpine, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

According to the 1910 census, they were married 14 years, and she was the mother of 7 total children, all still living.

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