Recent Obituaries

Apr 16, 2011

Paul Shelby Cullen, age 89, went to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday, April 16, 2011, in Jourdanton, TX. He was born October 22, 1921 in San Antonio, to Oscar Turner Cullen and Ethel Summers Cullen, their 4th child. He graduated from Harlandale High School in San Antonio, and from Baylor University in Waco. On August 28, 1943...

Apr 16, 2011

Edd "Eddie" C. Reeves passed into heaven on April 16, 2011. He was born in Ranger, Texas, August 15, 1918. He spent most of his adult life in San Benito and Brownsville. He served in World War II as a First Lieutenant in the Army Air Corps flying the P51, one of the thrills of his lifetime. While stationed...

Apr 15, 2011

Leigh Ruth Clay, 87, of Brenham, died April 15, 2011 at College Station Medical Center in College Station. She was the widow of T.C. Clay, III. A private family graveside service will be held Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at THe Independence Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives on Monday, April 18, 2011 from 6:00...

Apr 9, 2011

Ruben Otto "Schmidty" Schmidt, 87, widower of Janette Schmidt, passed away April 9, 2011 in Kruse Memorial Lutheran Village. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Thursday, April 14, 2011 in Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Round Top, with Pastor John David Nedbolek officiating. Burial will take place at 5:00 p.m. in Prairie Lea Cemetery in Brenham. The family will...

Apr 8, 2011

Charles Otto Sommerfeld, 51, of Brenham, passed away April 8, 2011 at his residence. Born in Brenham on Dec. 13, 1959 to Emanuel Edward and Mildred Spiess Sommerfeld, he was baptized January 18, 1960 in Salem Lutheran Church of Salem, and confirmed there June 30, 1974. He was married to Patricia Ann Byrd on June 2, 1993. She preceded...

Apr 4, 2011

Bobbie Joe DeVoke born on January 17, 1928, went peacefully to her heavenly home on April 4, 2011 after a long-fought battle with Alzheimer s disease. Born in Three Rivers and subsequently moving with her family to Lincoln, Bobbie was largely raised and schooled in Brenham. She held her teaching credentials and taught at several Christian schools including Ascension...

Apr 4, 2011

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Mar 28, 2011

Ben Denton, Jr., 91, husband of Mary Jane Michael Denton, passed away March 28, 2011 in St. Joseph Regional Health Center in Bryan. Graveside services will be held in Prairie Lea Cemetery, Thursday, March 31, 2011 at 10:00 a.m., with Rev. Dean Meade officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives Wednesday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. at...

Mar 28, 2011

Mr. Alvin Robert Hahn died on March 28, 2011 at his home in Brenham, Texas. Mr. Hahn was born on August 13, 1915 in the Prairie Hill community. As did his parents, Michael John and Emma Louise Herrmann Hahn, Mr. Hahn enjoyed a long life embued with the love of family and a strong work ethic. His family lived...

Mar 25, 2011

On March 25, 2011, Lt. Col. Charles R. Andreas III Ret. Passed away. He is survived by loving wife of 53 years. Natalie Weisler Andreas, daughter Allison Andreas, son Chip Andreas and wife Patsy, son Christopher Andreas and wife Nancy, grandchildren: Eric Andreas, Meredith Andreas, Chris Andreas, great grandchild Emery Moulder. He will be missed! He was loved by...

Mar 25, 2011

On March 25, 2011, Lt. Col. Charles R. Andreas III Ret. Passed away. He is survived by loving wife of 53 years. Natalie Weisler Andreas, daughter Allison Andreas, son Chip Andreas and wife Patsy, son Christopher Andreas and wife Nancy, grandchildren: Eric Andreas, Meredith Andreas, Chris Andreas, great grandchild Emery Moulder. He will be missed! He was loved by...

Mar 25, 2011

Eleanor Weiss, 90, widow of Alfred Weiss, passed away March 25, 2011 in Kruse Memorial Village in Brenham. Funeral services are scheduled for 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 28, 2011 at St. Paul''s Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pastor Phillip Fenton will officiate. Burial will follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives Sunday evening from 5:30 until...

Mar 20, 2011

Suzanne Addicks, 63, wife of Floyd Addicks, passed away March 20, 2011 in M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. The funeral service is scheduled for 10 a.m., March 24, 2011 in Salem Lutheran Church of Salem, with Pastor Charles Parnell officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives from 6:00 until...

Mar 19, 2011

Ella Mae Bosse Borgstedte died peacefully late Saturday night, March 19, 2011 at her home in Washington, TX. She died two miles from where she was born on December 21, 1917. Her parents were Wilhelm Adolph Bosse and Minnie Buck Bosse.

Ella Mae was baptized, confirmed and married in Friedens Church of Washington, UCC. She lived out...

Mar 17, 2011

James Harry Albert, 79, husband of Leslie Butler Albert, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2011 in Methodist Hospital in Houston. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Monday March 21, 2011 at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Graveside services will follow at 2:00 p.m. Monday at Rosenberg Cemetery in Rosenberg. The family will receive friends and family Sunday evening at Memorial...

Mar 16, 2011

Arthur Marburger, 86, of Navasota, husband of Adele Agnes Kocian Marburger, passed away March 16, 2011 in Grimes St. Joseph Hospital in Navasota. Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 19, 2011 at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Minister Anthony Applegate will officiate. Interment will follow in Carmine Cemetery. Mr. Marburger was born November 9, 1924 in Willow Springs...

Mar 16, 2011

Carol Alice Romeiser Macklin was born April 14, 1917 on the family homestead near Glasco, Kansas to Caroline Studt and Henry Romeiser. She passed away March 16, 2011 at The Care Center of Brenham at the age of 93. She was married to Ralph Macklin on May 31, 1947. Their children were Marcia Belcheir, Boise, ID, Richard Macklin, Albuquerque,...

Mar 15, 2011

Heather Krista Lett, 20, of Brenham, went home to be with Jesus on March 15, 2011 in North Cypress Medical Center. Heather was a beautiful born-again Christian who loved the Lord with all her heart. She suffered severely for 5 years with daily painful migraine headaches. However, God in His grace and mercy blessed Heather with the most wonderful...

Mar 11, 2011

Robert C. Sears II, 62, of Brenham, passed away March 11, 2011 in Central Texas Veterans Hospital in Temple. Graveside services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Thursday, March 17, 2011 in Prairie Lea Cemetery. Pastor Virgil Pecht will officiate. Mr. Sears was born June 5, 1949 in San Angelo, Texas. A Vietnam veteran and Purple Heart recipient, he served...

Mar 7, 2011

Nola Helen Balke Lehde, 97, widow of Helmus Daniel Lehde, passed away March 7, 2011 in Gazebo Terrace Convalescent Center. Born to Karl Christian and Natalie Timme Balke in the Peters Community near Sealy on July 5, 1913, Nola was baptized on October 3, 1925. She married Helmus Daniel Lehde on July 6, 1932 at First Methodist Church in...