Recent Obituaries

Carl Edward Schomburg

Jan 4, 2024

Born July 6, 1928, in Brenham, Texas to Dennis W. and Margaret (Eckardt) Schomburg. He graduated from Brenham High School and Blinn College.  In 1949, he graduated from the University of Texas in Austin with a BA in Sociology and was a member of the Texas Longhorn Band.  He later received his Master’s degree in Education and in 1966 he...

Carol Cook Kiphart

Jan 1, 2024

 

Carol Cook Kiphart died Monday, January 1, 2024, in Brenham.  She was born February 7, 1956 in Grand Prairie, Texas.

The only daughter and third child of R.E. Hendrick, Jr. and Christine Hendrick Underwood, Carol was preceded in death by her parents and infant brother Ronald Eugene Hendrick.

On May 4, 1974 in Houston, Carol married the love of...

Louis Frank Kenjura, Jr.

Dec 31, 2023

 

Louis Frank Kenjura, Jr., 78 passed away on December 31, 2023. 

Louis was born on Sept. 17, 1945 in Houston, Tx. to Louis Frank Kenjura and Lela Mae Hutchins Kenjura. He lived in Brenham until he was 13 years old. He grew up in Houston and served in the Marines during the Vietnam war. Louis was active and supported...

Trey Strickland

Dec 31, 2023

Nello (Trey) Strickland III, age 65, of Brenham and a former resident of the Hill Country, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 31, 2023.

Trey was born April 7, 1958, in Brenham, the son of Nello Strickland, Jr. and Dorothy Jane (Moerbe) Strickland. A graduate of Somerville High School, Trey served in Law Enforcement and SWAT Narcotics Teams...

Ruth Free

Dec 31, 2023

 

Ruth Free, 96, former resident of Brenham, passed away on December 31, 2023. Visitation with family will be Thursday from 5:00 to 7:00, January 4, 2024 at Memorial Oaks Chapel, Brenham. Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Friday, January 5, 2024 at Zion Lutheran Church of Zionsville with burial following in Prairie Lea Cemetery.

Ruth was born on August 6, 1927...

John "Wes" Davenport

Dec 28, 2023

John Wesley Davenport, 82, died peacefully in his home in Carmine, TX, surrounded by his wife, Madeline Johnson, his daughters and several close family members.

Wes was born in Dallas County, TX and adopted by Nancy and Claude Davenport, who preceded him in death. He graduated Texas Tech University, where he was commissioned into the U.S. Army as...

Christopher Moye

Dec 26, 2023

With humble acceptance of God’s will, we announce the sudden passing of Christopher Vincent Moye, 38, of Katy, TX, on December 26, 2023.

Beloved son of Olen and Kathleen, grandson of Donna Malloy, brother of Cody, brother-in-law of Kaitlyn, uncle of Beckett and fiancée of Morgan Miller, Chris touched countless lives as a family member, friend, teacher, musician and soulmate....

Edward Joe Stegint

Dec 24, 2023

 

Edward Joe Stegint, age 77, of Hempstead, Texas, passed away on December 24, 2023.

Edward was born on September 3, 1946, to Felix and Catherine A. (Strzelecke) Stegint, in Brenham, Texas.

He was a graduate of Reagan High School in Houston, and worked as a welder fabricator in the oilfield industry until his retirement.

He was united in marriage...

Lee Ballard

Dec 22, 2023

Lavinia Magdalena (Lee) Polczak Ballard was born on March 15, 1930 ~ yes, the Ides of March, to Stanley and Anna Polczak. Both immigrants from Poland, Lee's parents instilled in her a deep love for family, unwavering faith, and strength and tenacity in life's hard times, while growing up on the family farm in Richland, NY with her brothers and...

Linda Louise Werner

Dec 17, 2023

 

Linda Louise Werner, 70, of Sargent, TX, died on December 17, 2023.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 22, 2023 at Strickland Funeral Home in Somerville, TX with Rev. Corby Brizendine officiating. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery in Somerville.

Linda was born on December 8, 1953 in Brenham, TX to Jewel Malkey and...

Grace Boehnemann

Dec 17, 2023

Grace Allyne (Lange) Boehnemann of Burton passed away on Sunday, December 17th, 2023.

Grace was born August 29, 1931 to Bernhard and Paula (Altmann) Lange. She was baptized on December 15, 1931 in Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Greenvine and was confirmed November 12, 1944 in the same church.

On April 12, 1953 she was married to Alton (Pido)...

Mary Ann Quebe-Luce

Dec 16, 2023

 

Mary Ann Quebe-Luce, 94, of Brenham, TX, died on December 16, 2023 in Brenham, TX.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham, TX.

A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 20, 2023 with Pastor Norm officiating at St. John’s Lutheran Church...

Donald Weiss

Dec 16, 2023

Donald E. Weiss, age 90, of Brenham, Texas, passed away on December 16, 2023.

Donald was born on December 31, 1932, to Emanuel and Clara (Schroeder) Weiss, in Houston, Texas.

He graduated from Brenham High School in 1951 and attended classes at Blinn College and the University of Houston.

He was married to Norma Dawson Weiss on...

Leona Landgraf

Dec 16, 2023

Leona Landgraf took her last breath on earth on December 15, 2023, and her first breath in Heaven the very next moment. In perfect health, she was joyfully reunited with her husband of 57 years, Lonnie Landgraf, her parents, and her brother.

Leona was born on April 9, 1940 and met Lonnie while both were students at Blinn...

Allan Draehn

Dec 15, 2023

Allan Wade Draehn, age 69, of Brenham, TX, passed away on Friday, December 15, 2023. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 19th from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham, TX. Memorial Service will be at 5:00 pm on Tuesday, December 19th, also at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

Allan was born on January 13, 1954, in...

William Marth

Dec 15, 2023

William "Sonny" T. Marth Sr., 89, of Carmine, Tx passed away on December 15, 2023. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Sunday, December 17th at Memorial Oaks Chapel. A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 on Monday, December 18th at Martin Luther Lutheran Church of Carmine with burial following at the Carmine City Cemetery.

 

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Herbert Hughes, Sr.

Dec 11, 2023

 

Herbert Scott Hughes Senior ObituaryJuly 11, 1942 – December 11, 2023

Herbert Scott Hughes, Sr., age 81, entered into everlasting life on December 11, 2023 in Katy, Texas.

Herbert was born the second son of the late Henry Waters and Maude Bess (McMeans) Hughes on July 11, 1942 in Brenham, Texas. As a young man, he participated in many...

Annette Luedke

Dec 9, 2023

Annette Luedke, 67, went to be with the Lord on December 9, 2023.

Annette was born on November 8, 1956 to Raymond and Annadell Hodde Blum in Brenham, Tx. She had a very happy childhood being raised by her loving parents who were devoted to each other and their faith in God. She was blessed to meet her lifelong friend,...

Gary McDaniel

Dec 8, 2023

Gary Neal McDaniel passed away surrounded by family on December 8, 2023, at the age of 73. He was born in Houston, Texas on July 4, 1950 to Gilbert Hugh McDaniel and Emma Ruth Sears. Gary was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.

He married Gay Lynn Wolff on August 8, 1970 and they began their life together in...

Melton Roberts Jr.

Dec 8, 2023

 

Melton H. Roberts, Jr, 79 passed away peacefully at home with his wife and daughters present, Friday, December 8, 2023 in Brenham, Texas.

 

Melton was born September 17, 1944 to Melton H. Roberts, Sr. and Margaret Gasper Roberts. On December 1, 1967, at Stephen F. Austin University, he met a girl who would be the love of his...