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Jul 29, 2022

Vernon Gene Schow, 80, of Brenham, passed away on July 29, 2022. Vernon was born on July 13, 1942 in Rock Springs, Wyoming to parents Leo Schow and Genevieve (Carter) Schow. On February 15, 1978 Vernon was united in marriage to Gertrude "Trudy" Ann Huber, who survives him. Vernon was employed as an environmental technician in the...

Jul 27, 2022

Gay Lynn Wolf McDaniel

7/25/1951 – 7/27/2022

GayLynn McDaniel was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.  She left this world at the age of 71 after a valiant battle with Parkinson’s disease surrounded by loved ones on July 27, 2022 in Houston, Texas.  She was born on July 25, 1951 to Evelyn and Henry Wolff in Houston, Texas.

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Jul 22, 2022

Leroy Henry Loesch, 92, of Brenham, TX passed away at home on July 22, 2022. Leroy was born on September 10, 1929 in Brenham to Theodor W. and Seda Emshoff Loesch. He was baptized and confirmed at St. James Lutheran Church of New Wehdem. On July 15, 1950 Leroy married Ruth Elaine Moench at Zion Lutheran Church...

Jul 18, 2022

Betty Jean Strickland Kersh, 93, passed peacefully at home, in the wee hours of morning, July 18th, in her daughter’s arms.  She was born on May 19, 1929 at Fort McPherson in Atlanta, Georgia, to Sergeant J.J. and Montiel Brown Strickland.  At age four, Betty’s family moved to Dayton, Texas, living with her beloved grandma, Mom Belle....

Jul 16, 2022

Elo Mertz, 91, died Saturday, July 16, 2022, of Brenham, TX.

Elo was born on July 9, 1931 to parents Robert Lee and Edna Ullrich Mertz in the Shelby Community of Austin County. He was baptized on November 11, 1931 at St.Paul’s Lutheran Church in Warrenton by Pastor Jul Bosshard. He was confirmed...

Jul 15, 2022

James (Pappy) Ray Duge, 90, of Brenham, Texas, died July 15, 2022, at his home.

James was born December 6, 1931, in Skidmore, Texas, to August and Milly Duge. He was united in marriage with Joyce Prause on July 22, 1954, for 24 years when she passed away. He was then remarried to Janet Simmons in 1984...

Jul 15, 2022

Our beloved Marvin Elroy Marburger, 82, of Brenham, TX passed away on July 15, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 2, 1940 to parents Wollie and Alma (Bayer) Marburger in Burton.  He was baptized on September 8, 1940, was confirmed on April 11, 1954 at United Church of Christ...

Jul 15, 2022

Cheyenne Velvet Crawford, 31, of Brenham passed away on July 15, 2022. She was born on May 22, 1991 to parents to Kenneth Dozier Craddock and Verlene Sue (Weiman) Craddock in Austin, Texas.  She was baptized in the First Methodist Church in LaGrange, TX.  She married Aaron Crawford at the Church of Christ in Cleburne, Tx and was employed...

Jul 14, 2022

Laura Wright, a devoted mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, and great- great- grandmother passed away on July 14, 2022 at Capstone Healthcare Center in Houston, Texas.

Laura was born on April 5, 1923 in Quarry, Texas.

She married the love of her life, Albert Wright, Sr. in 1937. She was blessed with ten children, three sons...

Jul 13, 2022

Ruth Elaine Loesch, 90, of Brenham, TX passed away peacefully at home on July 13, 2022.  Ruth was born on January 1, 1931 in Brenham to William and Emilie Moench.  She was baptized on April 19, 1931, confirmed on October 17, 1943 and on July 15, 1950 she married Leroy Loesch all at Zion Lutheran Church of Zionsville.

Jul 12, 2022

Lewis Edward "Eddie" Van Dyke [August 27, 1939 - July 12, 2022]

L.E. "Eddie" Van Dyke, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and devoted friend, was called from his earthly home of 82 years to be with his heavenly Father on July 12, 2022.

Eddie, the son of George James "Jim" Van Dyke and Nelda...

Jul 12, 2022

John Luschen Ulrich, 90, of Brenham, passed away on July 12, 2022. John was born on October 12, 1931 in Yukon, Oklahoma to John W. and Dorothy Ida (Luschen) Ulrich.  He was baptized on July 24, 1944 and on May 17, 1952 he married Mary Lou Gasper.

John was in the Airforce during the Korean Conflict. He...

Jul 10, 2022

Vernon Ray Lehde, 81, of Jersey Village, TX passed away on Sunday, July 10, 2022.

Visitation will be 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Memorial Oaks Chapel with the family present from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.  The funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 15,2022 at Memorial Oaks Chapel...

Jul 9, 2022

Margaret Holley Hickson of Carmine, Texas went to her eternal home Saturday, July 9, 2022. She was born August 28, 1931 to Francis Marion Holley and Mary Kate Bullard­ Brown. She married Robert Earl Hickson on November 25, 1948. Margaret graduated from High School in Coahoma, Texas and received her Bachelor's Business of Arts from Texas Tech University in...

Jul 9, 2022

Heaven welcomed home our beloved Charlie “Charlie Boy” Martin Sommer, 86, of Brenham, TX on July 9, 2022. Charlie was born to Gilbert and Rosa Lee (Randermann) Sommer on March 5, 1936 in Washington County. He was confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church.

After graduating from Brenham High School in...

Jul 7, 2022

Ada Jean (Haws) Lanham, age 90, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother passed away on July 7, 2022. In accordance with her wishes, she will be cremated and her remains will be interred at Prairie Lea Cemetery in Brenham, Texas. The graveside service will be Sunday, July 17, 2022, at 3:00 pm.

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Jul 6, 2022

Tristin Jack Plumb of Brenham, passed away on July 6, 2022, as a result of injuries sustained in a tragic accident.  The past 16 years with Tristin have been an amazing gift.

A visitation will be held Friday July 15th from 4:00-8:00pm (family will be present from 6-8pm) at the Brenham Branch meetinghouse...

Jul 5, 2022

Elois Rosa Lee Neinast Glover, age 97, was born in the community of Long Point in Burton, Tx on July 5, 1925 and died on July 5, 2022 in Brenham, TX.  She grew up on the family farm, was confirmed at St Paul’s Lutheran Church of Rehburg, and graduated from Somerville High School in 1943.

Jul 4, 2022

After facing a sudden onset of health complications, Don Martinez, age 77, went to be with the Lord on July 4, 2022.

Visitation with the family will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Friday, July 8, 2022. Funeral services celebrating Don’s life will be held at 4:00 pm, Saturday July 9,...

Jun 29, 2022

Bernice N Rodenbeck, 95, passed away June 29, 2022 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastor Phil Geleske officiating. Burial will follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday evening at a Memorial Oaks Chapel.

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