Recent Obituaries

Nov 30, 2020

On the evening of November 30, 2020, the gates of Heaven opened to greet Hildagarde B. Lorenz, 97, as she walked into the arms of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Funeral services will be held at on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Brenham, TX with Pastor Phil Geleske...

Nov 27, 2020

Kirby Emery Lehrmann, 93, passed away on November 27, 2020.  Kirby was a lifelong member of Washington County and was well-known and loved in his community.

For those who wish to pay their respects, you may visit Memorial Oaks Chapel on Monday, November 30, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, December 1 from...

Nov 26, 2020

Earl “Skipper” Stegemoller, 91, passed away on November 26, 2020. Skipper was a lifelong resident of Washington, Texas, and was well-known and well-loved in his community.

For those who wish to pay their respects, you may visit Memorial Oaks Chapel on Sunday, November 29, 2020, between 7:00 am and 7:00 pm for the viewing. Funeral services will...

Nov 23, 2020

Ava Lou Marvel, age 87, peacefully went home to be with her Lord on November 23, 2020. She was born in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas on August 23, 1933, the middle child of three daughters born to Claude and Mary Tillman. At the age of two and a half, her family moved to Houston, Texas, where she resided until her...

Nov 21, 2020

Donnis Edd Ivy went to be with the Lord on November 21, 2020 at the age of 84 years and six months.

He was born on May 19, 1936 to Melton Edd and Theo (Rocka) Ivy in Camden, TX. He married his wife, Mary Jane Moon, on February 6, 1981. At an early...

Nov 20, 2020

It is with great heart ache that the family of Samantha Jo Holle, age 25, announces her passing after a sudden tragedy on Friday, November 20, 2020. Samantha was born on May 8, 1995 in College Station, Texas to Ken and Andrea Holle. She attended First Baptist Church School and was a graduate of Brenham High School where she...

Nov 16, 2020

Jackie Hueske went to be with the Lord on November 16, 2020 after a lengthy hard-fought battle with cancer. Jackie leaves behind a loving husband of 51 years, 3 amazing children, 2 beloved daughters-in- law, 5 precious grandkids, numerous wonderful loving nieces and nephews and canine companion Tilly.

A visitation will be held from 7:00 a.m. –...

Nov 15, 2020

Guss Neumann, 94, of Brenham, died November 15, 2020, in College Station.

Visitation will be from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19 at Memorial Oaks Chapel. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20 at Prairie Lea Cemetery in Brenham.

Mr. Neumann was born March 16, 1926, in Brenham,...

Nov 14, 2020

Christine Josephine Sweet, 86, of Houston, TX, died on November 14, 2020.

Funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 19, 2020 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Everardo Cazares officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.

A visitation will be held at 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 18, 2020...

Nov 13, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Richard Robert Clardy. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Nov 8, 2020

Ray Lampe, 64, of Brenham, died November 8, 2020, in Brenham.

A celebration of life will be held at 4:00 p.m., Saturday, November 21, 2020 at the M&M Lounge.

Mr. Lampe was born May 27, 1956, in Brenham, to Alfred Sr. and Gladys (Schulz) Lampe. He owned and operated M&M Lounge.

Survivors include his...

Nov 6, 2020

Samuel Thomas Russell, known to all as “Tommy” was born on August 30, 1938 in Macomb, OK. His homecoming into God’s Kingdom was Friday, November 6, 2020.

Tommy was loved by all who knew him. He was a soft spoken, God fearing, hardworking family man with a firm handshake and smile as big as Texas. Tommy was...

Nov 6, 2020

Donald Alvin Lewer, 88, of Washington, TX, went to his heavenly home on November 6, 2020, in Navasota, TX.

Visitation will be held from 1:30 – 2:45 p.m., Tuesday, November 10, 2020 at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham, TX.

All are welcome to the graveside service, which will be held at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, November...

Nov 5, 2020

Ann Denton Smith, 74, of Burton, died Nov. 5, 2020 in Brenham.

The funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9 at Memorial Oaks Chapel with Pastor Jeff Hackleman officiating. A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. until service time Monday. Burial will be in Prairie Lea Cemetery in Brenham.

Mrs....

Nov 4, 2020

Thomas “Tommy” Chovanec, 58, of Brenham, TX, went to be with the Lord on November 4, 2020.

Tommy was born January 27, 1962 in La Grange, TX to Joe and Katherine Chovanec. He was baptized and confirmed in the Catholic Faith at St. John’s Catholic Church in Fayetteville, TX. He attended Fayetteville School and graduated from Brenham...

Oct 30, 2020

Claudia Agnes Bronikowski, 82, of Chappell Hill, died Oct. 30, 2020, in Katy, TX.

Visitation will be from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3 at Memorial Oaks Chapel with the family present at 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., along with a rosary at 7:00 p.m.

The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m....

Oct 30, 2020

Allison Wilke Weinschenk, 49, passed away Friday, October 30, 2020 in Cleburne, Texas.

Allie was born in Brenham on February 27, 1971 to Daniel and Nelda Williams Wilke. She was baptized and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church, graduated from Brenham High School in 1989 then later attended school to become a dental assistant where upon graduation she...

Oct 29, 2020

Anita Braun Johnson, 100, died Oct. 29, 2020, in Round Rock.

Visitation will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, with the family present from 4:30-6:00 p.m., at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2 at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Burial will be...

Oct 26, 2020

Billye Foy Faust died peacefully at home in Brenham, Texas on October 26, 2020 at the age of 91.

She is survived by her son David Faust and his wife Kelly King of Austin, two grandsons Clayton Faust of Houston and Evan Faust of Austin and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her...

Oct 26, 2020

Viola Gaskamp Lawson, 100, went to be with the Lord on October 26, 2020 and was welcomed home by her parents, William and Minnie Gaskamp, her sister, Leona, and her loving husband, Charlie.

Viola was born in Welcome, Texas on March 13, 1920 and later moved to Houston where she worked as a welder at Hughes Tool. After...