Recent Obituaries

Jun 21, 2023

Madeline Wells Skinner, age 94, of Brenham, passed away on June 21, 2023. Visitation with the family will be on July 6, 2023, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Funeral services will be on July 7, 2023 at 1:00 pm, at Brenham Church of Christ. Madeline will be laid to rest with her late husband on July 10, 2023 at Houston...

Jun 20, 2023

Mr. Billy Ray Smith, age 87, of Burton, TX, passed away on June 20, 2023, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. In accordance with his wishes, he will be cremated and his family will hold a private memorial gathering.

Bill was born on January 9, 1936, in Itawamba County, Mississippi, to parents Roy and Cleo (Sartain) Smith. He grew...

Jun 20, 2023

 

Edwin (Billy) William Breddin Jr. passed away peacefully at home on June 20, 2023, at the age of 75. Ed was born May 24, 1948, in Brenham, Texas to Edwin Breddin and Alma Lehman.  He grew up and lived his entire life on the family farm in the Wonder Hill Community. He also was a lifelong member of St. Paul...

Jun 14, 2023

Leroy Hodde, age 79, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 14, 2023.

Leroy was born on March 4, 1944 in Washington County to Edwin and Elsine Hodde and was their only child.  He was a lifelong member of Zion Lutheran Church where he was baptized on April 23, 1944 by Reverend R. J....

Jun 11, 2023

 

Larry Wayne Schroeder, 69, passed away on June 11, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer. Larry was born January 28, 1954 in Brenham, Texas to parents, Dover and Jean Schroeder. He was baptized in William Penn and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Houston, Texas.

He is survived by his daughter, Rachel Schroeder of San Marcos, TX; granddaughter,...

Jun 10, 2023

Lonnie Grawunder, 73, of Snook, TX, died Saturday, June 10, 2023 at his home.

  Lonnie was born May 30, 1950, to Ewald and Alice (Bockhorn) Grawunder, in Beaumont, TX. Lonnie moved to Rosenberg with his parents when his dad’s employment was transferred to Orchard, TX. He attended Robert E. Lee Elementary School and graduated from Lamar Consolidated High School in...

Jun 10, 2023

Gary Wayne Hilgen, 74, of Latium, went to his heavenly home in peace on June 10, 2023 surrounded by his family. 

Gary was born on September 4, 1948 in Brenham, TX to Gerhard & Elsa Hilgen and was baptized and confirmed at Greenvine Lutheran Church.  He graduated from Burton High School in 1968 where he was active in sports and...

Jun 7, 2023

 

Patricia Constance Scheberle Hughes, age 79, departed this earthly life on June 7, 2023 surrounded by her family at Scott and White Hospital in College Station.

Patricia was born the only child of the late Martin Scheberle and Helen Harris on December 21, 1943 in Sayre, Oklahoma. Her family settled in Amarillo, Texas where she participated in the band...

Jun 7, 2023

Christie Portis, 51, of Brenham, passed away on June 7, 2023. Visitation with the family will be 5:00 - 7:00 pm on Sunday, June 11 at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Funeral services will be held 2:00 pm on Monday, June 12 at Champion Fellowship, with Pastor Tim Webb officiating. Graveside services will follow at Prairie Lea Cemetery, Brenham. Honoring Christie’s wishes,...

Jun 5, 2023

 

On June 5, 2023 Aubert V. “Bert” Jaeger passed away at Baylor Scott and White in College Station. He was born on October 6, 1928 in Port Arthur, Texas, baptized on February 17, 1929 at St. John Lutheran Church in Port Arthur, Texas. He confirmed his faith on October 18, 1942 at Evangelical Lutheran Church in Winedale, Texas. On...

Jun 4, 2023

Long Ha, 79, of Brenham, TX, died on June 4, 2023.

A visitation will be held from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

A funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Memorial Oaks Chapel with Andrew Hien Van Do officiating. Burial will follow at Prairie Lea Cemetery.

Long...

Jun 4, 2023

 

Nathalie Loesch Luedke, 87, of Brenham, TX, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2023.

A visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Christ Lutheran Church with Pastor Mark Groves officiating. Burial will follow at...

Jun 4, 2023

 

Frances Lynn Sommer Scheffer, age 70, passed into Eternal Life on June 4, 2023.

A visitation will be held from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Memorial Oaks Chapel with the family present from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, June 9, 2023 at St. Matthew...

Jun 3, 2023

Mary Beth (Cecil) Holle of Flower Mound, TX passed away June 3, 2023 at the age of 70. She will be buried at Bethlehem Lutheran Church Cemetery of William Penn. The funeral service will be held at Memorial Oaks Chapel on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Rusty Sullivan and Pastor Nick Schmidlin officiating....

Jun 3, 2023

Ann Lemm Haigh, 76, of Houston, died peacefully on June 2, 2023.

Ann was born in Brenham, Texas on September 17, 1946 to Clara Sommer Lemm and Paul J. Lemm Jr.  Survivors include Susan and Neil H. McLaurin III, Nancy Low, Bridget and Neil H. McLaurin IV and their daughter Ellie, Ted Low V and his daughter Lilly, Marilyn and...

Jun 1, 2023

Wade “Bubba” Earl Jurries, 75, of Brenham passed away on June 1, 2023 at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Brenham.

Wade was born on August 29, 1947 in Brenham, TX to Alvin and Ora Nell (Wickel) Jurries.  Wade was baptized on November 9, 1947 at Grace Lutheran Church of Brenham.  He received the Holy Rite of...

May 29, 2023

Idris Darlene Drury Clements, 89, of Brenham, TX, passed into the arms of Jesus surrounded by her family on May 29, 2023. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Memorial Oaks Chapel.  She will be laid to rest at the Mount Hope Cemetery, in Humboldt, Kansas.

Idris was...

May 26, 2023

Jane Wyatt Hermes Allen departed this earthly life to be with the Lord on May 26, 2023 after a decades’ long battle with diabetes. She was 83 years and 6 months old at the time of her death.

Jane was born on November 8, 1939 in Austin, TX to Gilbert W. Hermes and...

May 25, 2023

Bryan Rothermel, age 94, left this earthly life and entered his Heavenly home on May 25, 2023.

The funeral service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 1, 2023 at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Brenham with Pastor Phil Geleske officiating.  Rite of Christian burial will follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery.

Visitation for family...

May 24, 2023