Lillian was born in El Campo on November 22, 1928 to Frances Trojcak Chaka and Frank John Chaka. A self-made woman, Lillian’s indomitable will and force of personality was forged from her childhood memories of depression-era life on the farm and coming-of-age during WWII. This upbringing shaped her, and she often told stories of... read full story
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