Recent Obituaries

Larry Smith

Feb 18, 2024

Larry N. Smith, born on May 2, 1952, in Waco, Texas, died on February 18, 2024, at his home, in Brenham, Texas. His parents, Noble Sharp and Jamyrta Mae, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Gail, his children, Patricia Watson and Brian Smith and Brian's partner, Isaac Munoz. He is also survived by...

Peggy Fisher

Feb 17, 2024

It's with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Peggy Ann Fisher, on Saturday February 17, 2024 at the age of 77. Born October 10, 1946, Peggy left this world, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, love, and positivity.

She is survived by her two children, Scott Fisher and Rebecca Crow and their spouses; four grandchildren; one...

Jimmie Deane Cox

Feb 16, 2024

It has pleased almighty God to summon to Himself the soul of James Deane Cox on February 16, 2024.  Named after her father, an enlisted soldier fighting in WWII, “Jimmie Deane” was born on August 1, 1944 to Evelyn Steele and James B. Mullen in Natchez, Mississippi. As an only child, her parents faithfully brought her to the waters of...

Betty Jo McCarty

Feb 15, 2024

Betty Jo Wright McCarty of Brenham, Texas, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at the age of 91. Betty was born in Harlingen, Texas on March 27, 1932 to Joseph H. Wright and Betty Russell Hedges. As a young child she also had a loving relationship with her stepfather, Dr. George Edgerton, Jr.

After Betty completed high school, she attended...

Alice Macik

Feb 14, 2024

Alice Bertha Macik, 94, of Brenham passed away on February 14,2024. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 16, 2024 at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 17, 2024 at Zionsville Lutheran Church with Pastor Glenn Hohlt officiating. Burial will follow the service in the church cemetery.

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Leeroy Kramer

Feb 13, 2024

Leeroy Henry Kramer of Brenham, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at the age of 91. Leeroy was born in Burton, Texas on May 20, 1932 to Norbert and Laura Buro Kramer. He was baptized July 1932 and confirmed April 1947 at Zionsville Lutheran Church. On December 28, 1952 he was united in marriage with Doris Mae Thim...

Patricia Hajek

Feb 12, 2024

Patricia Julia Okruhlik Hajek, 78, of Brenham, Texas, passed away Monday,February 12, 2024. Pat was born in Flatonia, Texas on February 15, 1945 to George and Julia Okruhlik. Pat grew up in the small community of Praha,Texas and graduated from Bishop Forest High School in Schulenburg, Texas in 1964. Praha was a special place to Pat throughout her life. Not...

Floris Whittaker

Feb 11, 2024

Floris was born Thursday, February, 22, 1934, at home, in William Penn, Washington County, Texas. She was the seventh of eight children to Heinrich "Henry" Friedrich Wilhelm and Lizette Victoria (Dahmann) Thane. All have preceded her peaceful passing Sunday, February 11, 2024 at High Hope Care Center, Brenham, Tx.

Floris was baptized, confirmed, and married at Bethlehem Lutheran Church and as...

Mark Hundemer

Feb 11, 2024

Mark John Hundemer, 75, of Latium went to be with his Lord and Savior on February 11, 2024 at Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston, Texas.

He was born on February 27, 1948 at Wichita Hospital Sister of St. Joseph in Wichita, Kansas. He was third born of 4 boys to Louis "Louie" and Ruth "Maggie" Hundemer. He was baptized March 14,...

Margaret Reed

Feb 7, 2024

Margaret Reed, age 94 of Chappell Hill, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at home. Margaret was born in Orchard, Texas to Fabian and Justina (Hruzek) Strouhal on February 25, 1929. She was the second of six girls. She graduated from Louise High School and as a young woman, she served in the U.S. Air Force and later worked as...

Matthew Kelley

Feb 5, 2024

Matthew Bryan Kelley was born February 26, 1981, in Cheverly, Maryland to parents Timothy and Teresa Wright Kelley. He was baptized December 27, 1981, at Sydenstricker United Methodist Church in Springfield, Virginia by the Rev. Martin. In 6th grade, he was confirmed at First United Methodist Church in Rockwall, Texas.

Matt received the Eagle Scout Award in Boy Scouts, played soccer...

Billy Brinkmeyer

Feb 4, 2024

Billy Wayne Brinkmeyer, 65, of Brenham passed away February 4, 2024. A visitation will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 12, 2024. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 13, 2024. Burial will take place later that day at 2:00 p.m. at the Central Texas Veterans State Cemetery in Killeen,...

Elwood Hanath

Feb 3, 2024

Elwood W. Hanath, aka the Vegetable Man, 83 of Berlin Community, died peacefully of multiple organ failure, on February 3, 2024 at St. Joseph's Hospital in Bryan surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born July 7, 1940 to Richard Sr. and Annie (Herrmann) Hanath in the Gay Hill Community. He lived all his married life in the Berlin...

Nina Meador

Jan 30, 2024

Nina Faye Meador was born March 21, 1941 to her parents, Robert and Evelyn Peters in Brenham, Tx. She passed away on January 30, 2024 and was preceded in death by her parents. Survivors include her brother- Kyle Peters, sons- Glenn Meador Jr. and wife Rachel and Robert Pierce Meador; grandchildren- Paige Meador Trevino and husband Sergio, Michael Meador, Zak...

Robert "Bob" Lukeman

Jan 30, 2024

The family of the late Robert "Bob" Lukeman of Frisco, Brenham, Galveston TX and Rockville, CT announced his recent passing on Tuesday January 30, 2024, in Plano Texas. Born March 5, 1936, in Rockville, CT to Frances Joseph and Elsie Schortmann Lukeman.

His early career began in grocery store management in New York/Connecticut until joining the U.S Army serving...

Charlene Burfiend

Jan 30, 2024

Ginger Charlene Burfiend, 89, of Brenham passed away on January 30, 2024. The Memorial Service will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at Calvary Baptist Church of Brenham with Pastor Billy Sutherland officiating. Visitation with the family will be prior to the service.

Charlene was born on December 17, 1934 to Evelyn (Yarbrough) and Horace Maurice...

Ralph Kirchhofer, Jr.

Jan 29, 2024

Ralph MacFarlane Kirchhofer, Jr., 80, of Humble, Texas died peacefully in Humble on January 29, 2024.  He was born on March 10, 1943, to Jean Robertson Kirchhofer and Ralph MacFarlane Kirchhofer, Sr. in Darby, PA.

Ralph Kirchhofer lived a rich life filled with the blessings of family and career. After graduation from Haverford High School (PA) in 1962 he earned his...

Winston Rosenbaum

Jan 29, 2024

Winston Rosenbaum, 86 of Burton died peacefully on January 29, 2024, at St. Joseph's Hospital in Bryan surrounded by his loved ones. He was born September 8, 1937, to Alfred and Benita Sternberg Rosenbaum and lived all of his life in the Zionsville community.

Winston was baptized November 14, 1937, at Eben Ezer Lutheran Church of Berlin and affirmed...

David Dickson

Jan 28, 2024

The sun set one last time for David Michael Dickson in Brenham, Texas on January 28, 2024. Dave was born May 4, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois and was the only child of Hazel L. and Jacob Dickson.

Growing up in Chicago he developed a passion for baseball and was a loyal Cubs fan, though you would often find him...

Virginia Rothermel

Jan 24, 2024

Virginia Ruth Kneschke Rothermel, age 91, departed this earthly life and entered her Heavenly home on January 24, 2024.

The funeral service is scheduled for Tuesday February 6th at 11am at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Brenham with Pastor Donna Krueger officiating. Rite of Christian burial will follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery.

Visitation for family and friends will be on February...