Recent Obituaries

Jan 4, 2021

Claudene Jacobs Stolz, longtime Brenham resident and wife of the late Roy J. Stolz, went to be with Jesus on the morning of January 4, 2021. Claudene was born October 12, 1926 in Goldthwaite, Texas, to parents Claude Franklin Jacobs and Letha Jane Smith Jacobs. She was named for her aunt Zelda Smith Rea and her father Claude and...

Jan 4, 2021

Shelly Hickman, 53, passed away on January 4, 2021 due to ongoing health complications. She was born and grew up in Houston, Texas. Shelly had dealt with health problems for many years, but she was a fighter and she never gave up. Shelly had been married for 34 years to husband James. She was devoted and supportive to her...

Jan 4, 2021

Muriel Irwin Lyons departed this life on Monday, January 4, 2021. She was born in Coleraine, Northern Ireland, 95 years ago. At the age of 5, Muriel showed promise studying the violin. By the age of 6, she was performing musically on the BBC radio every Friday during the Children’s Hour. Throughout Northern Ireland, Muriel competed in music festivals...

Jan 1, 2021

Suzanne Barttlingck Chalmers, age 71, passed away on January 1, 2021 in Brenham, TX.

Sue was born on September 10, 1949 in Houston, TX to Frederick William Jr. and Daphne Irene Davenport Barttlingck.

She graduated from Waltrip High School in 1968 and shortly after started working at Southwestern Bell Telephone.  Sue worked for SWBT for...

Jan 1, 2021

James Lehmann, dairyman, soldier, writer, family man; went on to his

eternal home with the Lord on November 8, 2020. He would proudly tell

you in his last few weeks, that he made it to 90.

Edith Lehmann, beloved wife, mother, friend; went on to her eternal home

with...

Dec 30, 2020

Charlie Ehrlund, 85, of Houston, TX, died on December 30, 2020.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 5, 2020 at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Burial will follow at Prairie Lea Cemetery.

A visitation will be held from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 4, 2020 at Memorial Oaks Chapel with...

Dec 29, 2020

Elwood Jaster, 79, of Brenham, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2020. Visitation with the family will be from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm on Saturday, January 2, 2021. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm on Sunday, January 3, 2021, both held at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Burial will follow at the Shelby Cemetery in Shelby, Texas.

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Dec 28, 2020

Loretta Kathleen Sisson was born on March 24, 1924, in Chicago, IL.

She passed away on December 28, 2020, at Kruse Village Skilled Nursing Center in Brenham, TX.

A funeral mass will be held at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, January 2, 2020 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Brenham, TX. Burial will be held at 9:00...

Dec 25, 2020

Guy Vernon Layton, 92, passed away on December 25, 2020. Please join the family for visitation on Monday, December 28, from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm at Memorial Oaks Chapel, Brenham, TX. Funeral services will be held at Frieden’s United Church of Christ, Washington, TX on Tuesday December 29 at 10:00 am, with burial following in the church cemetery....

Dec 22, 2020

Jerry Michael McAnally, 78, of Burton, TX passed away on December 22, 2020 in College Station, TX.

For those who wish to pay their respects, you may visit Memorial Oaks Chapel on Monday, December 28, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 29, 2020 from 7:00 a.m. till 7:00 p.m. and Wednesday, December 30, 2020 from...

Dec 21, 2020

William Henry “Bill” Hughes III, 74, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2020 with his wife of 52 years by his side, in College Station, TX.

Bill was born on Nov 5th, 1946 in Coronado, California to William and Mary Hughes.  He grew up in Houston and graduated from Bellaire High School in 1966.  Bill married Mary...

Dec 18, 2020

Honk, honk, hoooonnnnk! That honking you hear is Esther Mae announcing her arrival into heaven.  Imagine the celebration and trumpet welcome as Esther Mae joined her Father and met Jesus!  Esther Mae (Stiewert) Klatte, age 84, died peacefully December 18, 2020 at home on the ranch with her children by her side.  She was born on July 14, 1936...

Dec 17, 2020

Bennie Driver, beloved father, grandfather, uncle and friend, of Brenham, TX, died December 17, 2020, at the age of 97 years, 5 mons. and 9 days.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 21, 2020 at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 21,...

Dec 17, 2020

Christopher Ray Mathews, 32 of Sealy passed away suddenly December 17, 2020. He was born January 12, 1988 in Houston to Dennie Mathews and Betty Lutz. He graduated from Sealy High School in 2006. After graduation he enlisted in the Army National Guard where he served for 4 years.

Growing up Chris enjoyed working in the auction...

Dec 12, 2020

Paul William “Bill” Anger, 89, of Brenham, Texas, was welcomed to Heaven by our Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 12, 2020.

Born March 22, 1931, in Beaumont, Texas, Bill is the son of Paul H. and Bernis Barry Anger. He is survived by his wife of 67 years and love of his life, Mona Sue “Suzie”...

Dec 12, 2020

Walline (Schroeder) Hinze, 96, widow of Ervin Hinze, passed away on December 12, 2020. Walline was born on September 24, 1924 in the William Penn Community to parents Walter and Lena (Rosenbaum) Schroeder. She was a lifelong member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church in William Penn, being baptized, confirmed and also married there, to Ervin Hinze on February 3, 1946....

Dec 8, 2020

Alan Richard Gilchrist, 68, of Brenham, TX, died on December 8, 2020.

Mr. Gilchrist was born on February 7, 1952 to Dale Vern and Vena Miller Gilchrist. He married his wife, Janice Koester, on April 8, 1978 in Houston, TX.

He is survived by his wife, Janice Gilchrist; son, Ian Nathan Gilchrist; daughters, Sara Gilchrist,...

Dec 8, 2020

Shirley Ann (Kalkhake) Schultz, 74, of Brenham, died Dec. 8, 2020, at her residence.

Visitation will be held from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 12 at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19 at Christ Lutheran Church with Pastor Mark Groves officiating. A private burial...

Dec 7, 2020

Jerry Burnette, 80, of Brenham, Texas, went home to be with the Lord, December 7, 2020. Visitation with the family will be held at Memorial Oaks Chapel on Saturday, December 12, from 9:00 am until the funeral begins at 11:00 am. A private burial service will be held later that day at Atkinson Cemetery in Chappell Hill, Texas. Pastor...

Dec 3, 2020

Heartbroken, our family sadly lost a brother, uncle, cousin and nephew on Thursday, December 3rd, 2020, when Bob Allen Dorow passed away in Brenham, TX.

Bob was born March 16, 1957 in Falfurrias, Texas to Henry A (Buddy) Dorow Jr. and Elaine McKean Dorow. Bob played tennis in high school and enjoyed music and dancing. He was...