Recent Obituaries
Leonard Joe Wolff
Oct 1, 2025
Leonard Joe Wolff of Houston and Burton, Texas quietly passed away on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 in his home on the “Farm” outside of Burton, Texas.
His wife Diane (Dee) of 57 years was at his bedside as he said goodbye to his long and very good life on earth. Leonard was born on July 25, 1942, in Methodist Hospital in...
Delfred Gaskamp
Oct 2, 2025
On the morning of October 2, 2025, Delfred Gaskamp (83) passed away in a Houston Hospital. Delfred was born on December 23, 1941 in Washington County-Brenham, Texas to Delmus and Lydia Buck Gaskamp.
Delfred was baptized, confirmed and married at Zion Lutheran Church in Brenham, Texas.
Delfred grew up in Brenham with his four sisters. He was a long-time resident of Brenham....
William Bentke
Oct 1, 2025
William "Charlie" Bentke, 92, of Brenham passed on to his heavenly home on October 1, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, October 4, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church in Zionsville, followed by a funeral service starting at 11:00 a.m., burial will follow in the church...
Ruth Linnstaedter Thompson
Sep 27, 2025
Ruth Thielemann Linnstaedter Thompson of Houston passed away on September 27, 2025 at the age of 93.
Ruth was born in Brenham on February 1,1932 to Albert Lewis Thielemann and Edna Hueske Thielemann. She enjoyed her life as a homemaker, spending time with her family and friends. She was united in marriage with Vernon Linnstaedter who preceded her in death in...
Luis Ramirez
Sep 26, 2025
Luis Antonio Ramirez of Hockley, Texas passed away on September 26, 2025 at the age of 81. He was born in Montemorelos, Mexico on January 7, 1944 to Pablo and Idoliza Ramirez.
After Luis completed school, he worked in the fence manufacturing business and was united in marriage with Isabel Garza. He loved fishing, gardening and hunting and was always...
Joanne Windham
Sep 25, 2025
Joanne Windham entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, peacefully and surrounded by her loving family on September 25, 2025, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer.
Born on January 11, 1953, in Houston, Texas, to Fred and Irene Lueckemeyer, Joanne was a proud graduate of Milby High School and went on to earn her...
Shanan Marburger
Sep 19, 2025
Shanan Gail Marburger, 59, of Brenham, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 19, 2025.
Born in Brenham on November 21, 1965, to Edward and Evelyn Strangmeyer, Shanan grew up with a love for people and a heart that found joy in the simple things. On July 20, 1985, she married her high school...
Johnnie Jankowiak
Sep 17, 2025
Johnnie Jankowiak, 80, of Brenham passed away September 17, 2025.
Johnnie was born on March 30, 1945 to John and Rosie Ofczarczak Jankowiak. He was baptized June 9, 1945 and confirmed September 5, 1971. On June 26, 1971 he married Doris Jean Kelm. They were married for 43 years before she passed away on September 4, 2014.
Every morning, he...
Gary Lange
Sep 16, 2025
Gary Gene Lange, 81, of Brenham, died September 16, 2025, at his home in Brenham.
Gary was born September 10, 1944, in Brenham, Washington County, Texas, to Chester Eugene Lange and Earle Adair Wasson Lange. His favorite childhood memory was prowling around town with his dog Bingo. Gary loved being outdoors on a ranch more than being in school. His...
Margie Chambers
Sep 16, 2025
Margie Wassermann Chambers of Brenham, Texas passed away on September 16, 2025 at the age of 85. She was born on November 5, 1939 in New Ulm, Texas to Emil and Wanda Konieczny Wassermann.
Margie was a graduate of Brenham High School and was married to Tommy Chambers who preceded her in death on October 29, 2011. Together they owned and...
Gladys Davis
Sep 14, 2025
Gladys Marlene McBride Davis, 94, of Brenham died September 14, 2025 at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Brenham.
Mrs. Davis was born on August 2, 1931 in Cuero, Dewitt County, Texas to Willie Ira and Celesta Texana (Lands) McBride. When she was sixteen years old, Dr. Ben David read John 6:67-69 during a sermon and she gave her...
Harold Rietz
Sep 9, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Harold Guenther Rietz, 95, on September 9th at his residence. He was born on October 16, 1929 in Freyburg, Texas to Guenther and Alma "Loth" Rietz. In his final days, he was surrounded by his children, grandchildren, and loving caregivers.
Harold was baptized on November 3,1929 and confirmed at...
Marilyn Gillentine
Sep 9, 2025
Marilyn Graham Gillentine, 91, passed away on September 9, 2025. Marilyn was born April 4, 1934 in Collinsville, Texas to Cecil and Corrine Graham.
Marilyn was a homemaker, devoted wife and mother to two sons. She loved to vacation with her husband and boys while they were growing up and in 1996, she and Billy Dean moved to their ranch...
Jenell Jaster
Sep 8, 2025
Jenell Louise Freida (Braun) Jaster went to be with her Heavenly Father on September 8, 2025. Jenell was born May 22, 1932 to Alfred and Thusnelda (Peters) Braun of Round Top. Jenell was baptized and confirmed in Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Round Top by Pastor Walter Kralik. Her confirmation verse was Psalm 143:10 "Teach me to do thy will for...
RV Pittman
Sep 4, 2025
RV Pittman passed away on September 4, 2025, in Brenham, Texas, at the age of 94. Born on November 17, 1930, in Bogata, Texas, to Thad and Minnie Belle Pittman, he moved to Houston during World War II with his family. He attended public school in Houston, graduating from Reagan High School in 1948, and went on to study at...
Mark Marburger
Sep 3, 2025
Mark Elroy Marburger, 60, of Brenham, Texas, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.
Born December 1, 1964, in Brenham to Marvin and Joyce Marburger, his roots ran deep in the community he always called home. On July 20, 1985, he married the love of his life, Shanan, and for 40 years they...
Kenneth Moerbe
Sep 1, 2025
Pastor Kenneth Erwin Moerbe, 82, of Brenham passed away on September 1, 2025.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 8, 2025 at Memorial Oaks Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Brenham, TX with Pastors Michael Coffey and Donna Krueger officiating. Cremation...
Terry Roemer
Aug 31, 2025
Terry Roy Roemer, 67 of Burton passed away August 31, 2025.
He was born January 16, 1958 in Brenham, Texas to Milton and Mamie Pietsch Roemer. He was baptized on March 9, 1958 and confirmed on April 15, 1973 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church in Carmine. On October 2, 1976 he married Jacquelynn Ray and together they had three children.
Terry had...
Mary Lou Kenjura
Aug 31, 2025
Mary Lou Kenjura "Gerke", 92, departed this world peacefully surrounded by her family on August 31, 2025. She leaves behind a legacy of love, resilience and cherished memories.
Mary Lou was born on July 7, 1933, on the family farm in William Penn, Texas to Willie and Mary Lampe Gerke. She was taught the value of conservation, hard work and integrity....
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