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John Frank Zapalac
31 Jul 1893 – 30 Nov 1987
| Birth | 31 Jul 1893 |
| Death | 30 Nov 1987 |
| Cemetery | Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery West , McLennan County , Texas , USA |
| Added by | Cindy Lacy on 27 Apr 2021 |
| FaG | https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44520005 |
Bio
John F. Zapalac, 94, of Abbott, died November 30, 1987, at West Community Hospital. Rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. December 1 at Kotch Funeral Chapel in West. Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Dec. 3 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Abbott, with the Rev. Gary Geurtz as celebrant. Burial was at St. Mary's Cemetery in West. Mr. Zapalac was born July 31, 1893, in West. He lived most of his life in Abbott, Penelope, and West. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Abbott. He was a retired farmer and was a Veteran of World War I. He was a member of Veterans of Foreign War Post No. 4819; he was also the oldest member. He was a member of KD Catholic Workmen and the SPJST Lodge No. 6 in Cottonwood. Survivors include his wife, Bettie Smajstrla Marek Zapalac; a daughter, Frances Malaer of Abbott; a brother, Henry C. Zapalac of West; a sister, Albina Kuchar of Dallas; and two grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers were Henry Zapalac, Jr., Jerry Zapalac, Raymond Marek, Louis Kazda, Charlie Pavlas and Sam Polansky. Honorary pallbearers were members of V.F.W. Post No. 4819 of West. Kotch Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. The West News, West, Texas, Volume 97, No. 49, Edition 1, Thursday, December 3, 1987, page 8. Contributor: Betty Fajkus Marek (48445083)
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- Joe J Zapalac 1892–1916 FaG
- Henry Charles Zapalac Sr 1895–1990 FaG
- Ludvik Frank Zapalac 1896–1978 FaG
- Emil Frank Zapalac Sr 1898–1977 FaG
- Albina M Zapalac Kuchar 1900–1989 FaG
- August Zapalac 1902–1983
- Mary Zapalac 1903–1958 FaG
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