Recent Obituaries

Jun 1, 2021

Valgene "Gene" Benker went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 1, 2021.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Friedens United Church of Christ of Washington with Reverend Glen Schoeneberg officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

Gene was born on July 5, 1944 to...

May 30, 2021

Arnold Knuppel, 92, of Brenham, TX, died on May 30, 2021 in Bryan, TX.

A visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 3, 2021...

May 28, 2021

LeRoy Frank Tegeler Jr. died Friday May 28, 2021 at home and at peace.

A memorial service will be held at 11 am, Thursday June 3, 2021 at Abiding Word Lutheran Church. A luncheon and visitation to follow. Rev. Martin Moore will officiate.

LeRoy was born in Houston, Texas...

May 25, 2021

Karen Louise Young went to her heavenly home on May 25, 2021 in College Station, TX, after a brief illness.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Karen at the Cowboy Church of Brenham on Sunday June 6, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. following the church service.

Karen was born in Beaumont, Texas, to Idolph...

May 24, 2021

Laura (Dannhaus) Fieseler, age 94, passed away on May 24, 2021 in Brenham, Texas after a brief illness.

Laura was born in January 26, 1927 to Edward Dannhaus and Lillian (Lehmann) Dannhaus in New Wehdem, Texas. She was baptized on March 23, 1927 at Salem Lutheran Church by Pastor William Utesch. Laura was confirmed at St. James...

May 23, 2021

Arthur Lawrence Steele, 85, of Washington, TX, died on May 23, 2021.

A visitation will be held from 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Memorial Oaks Chapel, with the family present from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 27, 2021 at...

May 22, 2021

Shirley Ann Moehlmann, 83, of Brenham and wife of Clarence Moehlmann passed away Saturday May 22, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Shirley Ann Riley was born April 22, 1938 in Navasota, Tx, to Ruby and Mack Riley. She was the second oldest of nine children.

She married...

May 21, 2021

Delores Ann Dyson, 84 of Brenham, TX died May 21, 2021. A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on June 1, 2021 at Prairie Lea Cemetery

Mrs. Dyson was born in Brenham, TX on October 28, 1936 to Kinch and Sophie Lanford.

She adored all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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May 21, 2021

Frances Bayer Lehmann, 83 of Brenham, TX passed away May 21, 2021.

A visitation will be held from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., Monday, May 24, 2021 at Memorial Oaks Chapel. A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at Salem Lutheran Church with Pastor Dr. Craig Dohse....

May 20, 2021

After a lengthy illness, Linda Kay Goodrich entered into eternal rest on May 20, 2021. Linda was born on April 29, 1960 to Ron and Jean Hall in Peoria, Illinois. Linda attended Westchester High School in Houston, Texas. She also attended the American School of London.

Linda had a passion for animals. She was always...

May 15, 2021

Lorenzo “Larry” Morales Moreno Sr., 77 of Somerville, TX passed away suddenly, Saturday, May 15, 2021 in Somerville, Texas. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, May 21, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Ann Catholic Church in Somerville, TX with burial to follow in Oaklawn Cemetery in Somerville, TX. Mr. Moreno will lay in state Wednesday,...

May 15, 2021

Carolyn Cordes, 80, of Cypress, passed away on May 15, 2021.

Visitation with the family will be 2-4pm and funeral Services will be 4:30pm, May 21, both at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Burial will be at 5:30pm May 21, at Welcome Lutheran Church Cemetery, 13636 FM 109, Brenham, TX 77833....

May 15, 2021

Mr. Ward Dillard, 92, of Brenham, passed away on May 15, 2021.

For those that wish to pay their respects, Mr. Dillard will lie in state for viewing from 12:00 pm until 7:00 pm on Friday, May 21, at Memorial Oaks Chapel. On Saturday, May 22, the family will be present from 12:00 pm until 3:00 pm for...

May 14, 2021

Darrell Lynn Palousek, 67 of Dallas, Tx passed away on May 14, 2021 in Plano, TX.  Visitation will be on Friday, May 21, 2012 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 11:00 am at Memorial Oaks Chapel with Pastor Jill Vivroux officiating. Burial will follow at Prairie Lea Cemetery....

May 11, 2021

Johnnie Lou Becker, 78, passed away on May 11, 2021. In accordance with her wishes, she will be cremated. Please join the family for a visitation gathering on Saturday, May 22, from 4pm until 7pm at Memorial Oaks Chapel. They look forward to hearing your favorite memories and stories of Johnnie.

Johnnie Lou was born...

May 9, 2021

Donald Frank Kasprowicz, 83, of Brenham, TX, died on May 9, 2021 in Brenham, TX.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Prairie Lea Cemetery with Pastor Pat Dietrich officiating.

Mr. Kasprowicz was born on July 13, 1937 in Brenham, TX to...

May 1, 2021

Mary West Blanchard, 79, of Brenham, passed away on May 1, 2021.

Graveside services will be at Oaklawn Cemetery in Somerville, Texas at 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 8, 2021.  Viewing will be at Memorial Oaks Chapel, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Noon prior to the graveside.

Mary Ann West was born on July...

Apr 30, 2021

Arthur Gordon LaCombe, 92, of Brenham, Texas went home to be with the Lord on April 30, 2021. There will be a private memorial service for family members only on May 29th at Kruse Village Chapel in Brenham at 1:00 pm. His remains will be interred in the Houston National Cemetery at a later date. Jesus said, “I am...

Apr 27, 2021

Helen (Gurney) Pietrowicz, 88, passed away on April 27, 2021. Visitation with the family will be at Memorial Oaks Chapel on Sunday, May 2, from 5:00 pm until the recitation of the rosary at 7:00 pm.  Mass of Christian Burial will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Monday, May 3, at 10:00 am with Father Joven Saavedra officiating. Burial...

Apr 25, 2021

Jesusa De Los Santos Martinez, known as "Mama Susie", age 84, died on April 25, 2021 in Brenham, Texas. Visitation will be from 7a.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham, Texas.  The family will be present for a funeral and prayer service at 1 p.m.

Jesusa was born to...