Recent Obituaries

Sep 25, 2021

It is indeed with sadness and grief that we announce the death of Robert Lee Schultz (Bob).  However, it is with great love, pride, and reverence that we respectfully share some of his life’s story.

Bob was born on June 16, 1921 in Leroy, Texas to Alvin and Emma Schultz. He had 2 sisters, Viola and Esther,...

Sep 24, 2021

Ronald Reid Edwards, age 82, devoted husband, father & friend to many, passed away peacefully at his home in Brenham, TX on September 24, 2021, surrounded by his children & grandchildren. Ron was born in Houston, TX on April 16, 1939 to Robert & Dena Edwards. He was the second of four children.

He was married to...

Sep 24, 2021

Sharon Pennell, 74, of Brenham, TX, died on September 24, 2021 in Bryan, TX.

A visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 29, 2021 prior to the funeral service at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, September...

Sep 23, 2021

Gerdine Fuchs, 85, died on Thursday September 23, 2021.

The visitation will be Saturday, September 25, 2021 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Memorial Oaks Chapel. A funeral service will be Sunday September 26, 2021 at 2 p.m. at St. John’s United Church of Christ in Burton, TX officiated by Reverend Darrin Holub and Reverend Glen...

Sep 22, 2021

Peter Emil Siegle, 61, died on Wednesday September 22, 2021.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday September 29, 2021 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with the family present starting at 5 p.m. The service will be at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Thursday September 30, 2021 at 2 p.m. Burial will...

Sep 20, 2021

Elizabeth Kay Pomykal, 68, of Brenham, TX passed away September 20, 2021.

Elizabeth was born November, 22, 1952 in Brenham, TX to Verde and Janet Weiss Pomykal. She was baptized as a baby on December 21, 1952 and confirmed in 1967 at Wesley Brethren Church. She participated in a Believers Baptism in July...

Sep 18, 2021

Margie Korthauer Haar

December 17, 1933 – September 18, 2021

Brenham, Texas – Margie Haar passed away peacefully on September 18, 2021 after living with Alzheimer’s Disease for five years. Her daughters are grateful to have been able to spend the last week of her life with her. Margie was the second of three siblings...

Sep 15, 2021

On September 15, 2021, William Carson Gill, of Pasadena, TX, went to be with the Lord. In accordance with his wishes, Carson will be cremated. Honoring his wishes, no public services or gathering will be held. His remains will be interred at Houston National Cemetery in a private family ceremony.

Carson was born in Houston...

Sep 15, 2021

Dr. Robert Mateer (Jack) Harrison, Jr. DDS of Brenham, Texas died September 15, 2021 at age 81 at his home in Brenham, Texas.

Funeral services (for immediate family only) will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, September 19, 2021 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church of Sandy Hill with Pastor Kris Brower officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery....

Sep 13, 2021

Dorothy Wehmeyer Addicks, 89, died on Monday, September 13, 2021.

The visitation will be 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, September 15, 2021 with the family present from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Memorial Oaks Chapel. The service will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday, September 16, 2021 at...

Sep 12, 2021

Elaine (Darville) Brown, 94, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2021.

Elaine was born on September 1, 1927 in Sabetha, Kansas to Ethel and Fred Darville. Growing up in Sabetha, Elaine was very active in high school, participating in gymnastics and singing in the school choir.  Later she moved to Kansas City and...

Sep 6, 2021

Marjorie Belz Marcaurele, 78, passed away Monday, September 06, 2021. Visitation will be held Sunday, September 12, 2021, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham, TX. Funeral services will be Monday, 10:00 am, September 13, 2021, at Memorial Oaks Chapel, officiated by Bobbie Maltas, with burial and graveside service at Masonic Cemetery in Chappell...

Sep 4, 2021

Lynn Soraci, age 84, passed away on September 4, 2021.

Funeral Mass will be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Plantersville on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at 12:00 pm Noon. The family looks forward to visiting with guests in the hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery....

Sep 4, 2021

Cheryl Ann (Decker) Ray, age 73, died peacefully in College Station, TX on Sept 4, 2021. She graduated from La Marque High School in 1966 and married her high school sweetheart shortly after. Cheryl had a passion for serving in her church through building projects, Vacation Bible School programs, and being the church secretary/treasurer. She was a grand champion...

Sep 1, 2021

Barbara Louise O’Brien was born in Lenox Hill Hospital, Manhattan County, NY, on November 27, 1940, to John Thomas O’Brien and Louise Antoinette Guarnera and suddenly passed away in her home on September 1, 2021.  She attended public schools in Brick Township and New Jersey. In Houston, Texas, she was a member of the first Freshman Class...

Sep 1, 2021

Willie E. Horak (Pancho), age 84, died Wednesday morning, September 1, 2021.

A funeral service will be held at Messiah Lutheran Church, in Cypress, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 4, 2021 officiated by Pastor Brad Otto with full military honors. The burial will follow at Prairie Lea Cemetery in Brenham, at 1:30 p.m.

Willie...

Aug 29, 2021

Joel David Bennett

Joel David Bennett passed away Sunday, August 29, 2021 at the age of 85, from COVID. Born in Fort Worth in April 15, 1936 to Doak and Rose (Scott) Bennett.

The family moved to Weatherford, Texas, when he was a young child. When he was six, he learned...

Aug 27, 2021

Bernice Bates, 85, passed away on August 27, 2021. Bernice was born March 30, 1936 in Brenham, TX to Louis Sr. and Selma Richter Schwarze.

She is survived by her son, Larry Huebner; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Clayton DeCarlo; grandchildren, Eric, Erin, Elizabeth, Morgan, Grant; brothers, Leroy Schwarze, Lonnie Schwarze and wife...

Aug 27, 2021

Barbara Sue (Berkebile) Fabisack, age 64, took her "Angel Flight" on Friday, August 27, 2021. She was surrounded by family and lifelong friend Jamie Ahrens. She was born August 24,1957, in Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas and grew up in Corpus Christi, Texas. On February 2, 1982, Barbara married the love her life, Allen Fabisack. Over the years she & Allen...

Aug 23, 2021

It pleased the Lord to call home Cora Sophia Schroeder Mickan on August 23, 2021, at the age of 99.

Cora was born January 5th, 1922, in Anderson, Texas, to Charlie and Emma (Pistler) Schroeder. She was welcomed by her sister Adeline. Cora was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Anderson, Texas. She attended school...