Vaclavik

Bernice D. (Treybig) Vaclavik, 95, of La Grange, gained her angel’s wings on May 22, 2026.

Bernice was born near Warrenton on Oct. 5, 1930, the daughter of Henry and Elfis (Meinen) Treybig.

She married the love of her life, John A. Vaclavik, Jr., on Oct. 28, 1947, in Plum.

After 30 years of living on the farm in Little Egypt, Bernice and her family moved to La Grange. After moving to La Grange, she worked at Bon Ton, the hospital and at the Sacred Heart Catholic School. When not working, she often could be seen caring for her grandchildren. She unfortunately lost her husband at the early age of 62 on Aug. 25, 1986.

Bernice enjoyed planting flowers, working in her yard and garden, watching her favorite television shows and occasionally playing bingo or going to the casino. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in La Grange and was a member of Catholic Daughters and KJZT and Altar Society.

She is survived by a daughter, Doris Marie Penksa (Robert) of Lakeway; son, Danny Ray Vaclavik (Cheryl) of La Grange; sister, JoAnn Heintschel of Fayetteville; brother, Daniel Treybig (Marilyn) of Houston; sister-in-law, Jeanette Treybig of Schulenburg; brother-in-law, Frank Kana of Smithville; grandchildren Brandon Penksa (Christine) of Austin, Mandy Penksa (special friend Jacob Kobylecky) of Chicago, Ill., Jaime Vaclavik (Paul) of Austin; Aidan Vaclavik (fiancé Jacob Garrett) of Bastrop, and Alyssa Vaclavik Patton (Gavin) of Schulenburg, and five greatgrandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Bernice was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Elfis (Meinen) Treybig; husband, John A. Vaclavik; sisters: Gladys Sulak (Ludwig); Lucille Treybig, Emily Kana and Maxine Cordes (A. C.); brothers: Kermit Treybig; Levern Treybig; and Lee Henry Treybig (Barbara); and brother-in-law, Leon Heintschel.

Visitation will be held on Thursday May 28, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations in La Grange. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7 pm.

A Holy Rosary will be recited at Koenig- Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2026.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Bernice Vaclavik will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in La Grange at 12 p.m. on Friday, May 29, 2026. Due to construction currently taking place within the church, the Funeral Mass will be held in the Monsignor Harry Mazurkiewicz Parish Center located directly across the parking lot of the church. Following the Funeral Mass, a reception will be held in the parish center. A 3 p.m. committal service will follow at the La Grange City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church or Sacred Heart Catholic School of La Grange.

Bernice’s family would like to express their sincere appreciation for the loving and compassionate care provided by staff at Jefferson Place in La Grange, the staff at Towers Nursing Home in Smithville and JOL Hospice.

Family and friends can sign the guestbook online at www.lagrangefunerals.com.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Koenig-Belvill Funeral Home & Cremations in La Grange.