Recent Obituaries
Betsy Johnson
Aug 17, 2025
Betsy Jean Corr Johnson, 98, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025, in Brenham, Texas. She had fought a long battle with dementia.
Betsy was born on March 8, 1927, at her home in Thornburg, Virginia. She was the middle child of Herbert and Annie Corr. After completing her elementary education at Marie School, she graduated with honors from...
Howard Carlson
Aug 16, 2025
Howard Russell Carlson III, better known as Rusty Carlson, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025, at the age of 70, in Conroe, TX. Born on November 16, 1954, Rusty dedicated much of his professional life to working as an independent petroleum landman, a role that highlighted his keen eye for detail and strong work ethic.
Rusty was the father...
Nancy Vernon
Aug 17, 2025
Nancy Joyce Vernon of Brenham, Texas, was joyfully reunited with her husband of 61 years, Walter "Jerry" Vernon, older sister, Mabel Powers, as well as her cousin and best friend, Marie Hendrickson, in Heaven on August 17, 2025.Nancy was born April 17, 1933, in the Piney Woods of Diboll, Texas.Diboll High School Class of '50, Miss Diboll, & FFA Sweetheart.
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Nancy Krause
Aug 21, 2025
Nancy Baskin Krause passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025, at the age of 89. She was reunited with her beloved husband of 42 years, Milton Krause. Together, they raised three children: Mark, Allison, and Rebecca.
Nancy was the owner of Nancy’s Antiques in Brenham for the past 65 years and was one of the original 24 dealers who founded the...
Delores Knipstein
Aug 19, 2025
Delores Evelyn Lorenz Knipstein, 89, passed peacefully from this earthly life in her home on August 19, 2025. The second child and oldest daughter of Ervin and Elsie Johanna Pankonien Lorenz, Delores was born April 4, 1936 and raised in the Gay Hill community of Washington County, being baptized, confirmed and wed in St. Peter's Lutheran Church. At the young...
Jerlene Ray
Aug 16, 2025
Jerlene Joyce Hoff was born on March 1, 1933 in the family home in Bellville, Texas to Lawrence Hoff, Sr., and Linda Sontag Hoff. Jerlene was baptized on July 23, 1933 at St. John's Lutheran Church in Bellville. She was confirmed on April 14, 1946 at Zion Lutheran Church in Houston. When Jerlene was 3 years old the family moved...
August James Schoenemann
Aug 14, 2025
August James Schoenemann of Brenham, Texas passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at the age of 69.
James was born in Brenham on November 5, 1955 to Herbert and Rosa Lampe Schoenemann and was baptized at Bethlehem Lutheran Church of William Penn on December 5, 1955.
James was confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church of William Penn on April 15,...
Sydney Wagner
Aug 13, 2025
Sydney Claire Wagner, beloved daughter of Zachary and Whitney Wagner, passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind a world forever changed by her bright spirit and precious smile and laugh.
Born on June 8, 2012, in College Station, TX. She was baptized October 7, 2012, at St. John's Lutheran Prairie Hill. Sydney was born with RCDP Type 1, Life with RCDP brought many...
Judy Haynes
Aug 12, 2025
Judy Lee Caldwell Haynes, 69, of Independence went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 12, 2025.
Judy was born on July 31, 1956 to William David Caldwell and Martha (Macy) Caldwell in Dallas, TX. On September 7, 1983 she married Mark Haynes.
Judy was the secretary for the Mended Hearts Assoc. in Moreno Valley California. She was...
Marjorie Krinke
Aug 12, 2025
Marjorie Ann (Drews) Krinke passed away at Oak Haven Assisted Living in Industry, Texas on August 12, 2025 at the age of 85.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 15, 2025 at 10:00am at Zion Lutheran Church of Zionsville with Pastor Glenn Hohlt officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. A visitation with the family will be held at the...
Ruby Sander Kobs Lange
Aug 10, 2025
Ruby Emily Ida Sander Kobs Lange passed away peacefully in her, home on the evening of August 10, 2025 at age 85.
Ruby was born February 12, 1940 at home in the New Wehdem community of Austin County, Texas to Paul Henry Sander and Selma Tiemann Sander. Ruby grew up essentially as an only child; her younger sister, Rosalie passed away...
Stella Mikolajczak
Aug 9, 2025
Stella Louise Swierkowski Mikolajczak wife of the late Henry Charles Mikolajczak, Sr. passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, in Chappell Hill, Texas at her home surrounded by her family.
Stella was born September 27, 1940, in Chappell Hill to Theresa Konieczny Swierkowski and Stanley Swierkowski. She was a faithful and lifelong member of St. Stanislaus Catholic Church of Chappell...
Robert Henry Wilhelmsen
Aug 8, 2025
Robert Henry “Bob” Leopold Wilhelmsen, the husband of Ellen “Jan” (Manley) Wilhelmsen, was called to his Heavenly home August 8, 2025.
Bob, a Brenham native, was born to Robert Wilhelm Wilhelmsen and Iona Priesmeyer on October 2, 1937 in Brenham, Texas. He was baptized Dec. 5, 1937 in Salem Lutheran Church by Pastor William Utesch and confirmed in the same church...
Willis Charles Woods
Aug 7, 2025
On the morning of August 7, 2025, Willis Charles Woods passed away in Livingston, Texas. Willis was born March 14, 1937 in Johnson City, Texas, to William Hugh and Lucille Pearl Foster Woods. On December 14, 1996 he was united in marriage to ArJean Bernshausen.
Willis was a graduate of William B. Travis High School in Austin Texas and was especially...
Roger Ellermann
Jul 31, 2025
Roger Ellermann passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, July 31st. He was born on August 11, 1932 in Washington County to Raymond and Tillie Buerger Ellermann. He was baptized on September 11, 1932 and confirmed on March 30, 1947, both at St. Matthew Lutheran Church.
Roger graduated from Brenham High School in 1950 and then attended Blinn College...
James Arens
Jul 27, 2025
James Frederick Arens, M.D. passed away on July 27, 2025, in his home in Brenham, Texas due to complications of congestive heart failure, renal failure and pneumonia.
He was born in the home of his maternal grandparents in Hamel, Minnesota on April 20, 1934, to Frederick (Fritz) & Aurelia Arens. He grew up with his sister, Ellen Margaret Arens.
After high school, he attended...
Wayne LaMoyne Miller
Jul 26, 2025
Wayne LaMoyne Miller, Sr. 88, passed away at Brenham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on July 26, 2025.
Wayne was born June 25, 1937 to Marion and Helen (Tanner) Miller in West Terre Haute, Indiana. He had 4 brothers and 10 sisters. After completing High School, he joined the U.S. Army and served as a Sergeant.
On July 3, 1958, he married the...
Dana Cramer
Jul 26, 2025
Dana Beth Cornett Cramer, 71, of Brenham, TX, passed away surrounded by loved ones on July 26, 2025.
Dana was born on October 1, 1953, to Charles and Laura Jean (Fox) Cornett in Corpus Christi, TX. She was immediately loved by her older sister, Brenda, and she would later be an adoring big sister to her younger brother, Charlie. In true...
Susan Kate (Flanagan) Lopez
Jul 25, 2025
Susan Kate (Flanagan) Lopez, a woman of extraordinary grace, creativity, patience, and southern hospitality, passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2025, at the age of 69.
A devoted wife of 34 years, Susan shared a rare and unwavering bond with her beloved husband. Theirs was a partnership rooted in love, laughter, and mutual respect. They worked side by side as proprietors...
Lois Irene Jurries
Jul 25, 2025
Lois Irene (Thomas) Jurries, 83, wife of the late Marvin Jurries, passed away at Silver Sage Memory Care Facility on July 25, 2025 with family by her side. A graveside service will be held at Greenvine Emmanuel Lutheran Church on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM with Vicar Sharon Schwartz officiating. A visitation with the family will be held...
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