Recent Obituaries

Aug 10, 2020

Carol Ann Mertz Leitzel, age 63, was born in the early morning of September 18, 1956, to Willie E. and Vernell Schilling Mertz of Burton, Texas. She earned her wings to enter Heaven after a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer for six years on August 10, 2020.

The visitation will be from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00...

Aug 9, 2020

John (Jack) Richard Duffy died at home August 9, 2020 in Chappell Hill, TX.

Jack was born on October 1, 1933 in Spencer, IA to Francis Ward and Alice (Peck) Duffy. Before high school, his family moved to Fort Worth, Texas where he graduated from Paschal High School. After graduation, Jack proudly served in the US Army....

Aug 8, 2020

Gloria Ann Schmidt, 74, of Welcome, TX, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2020 in Welcome, TX.

Gloria was born on February 12, 1946 in Brenham, TX to Walter and Lenora (Glaesmann) Hahn. She was baptized on March 31, 1946, then confirmed on March 26, 1961 at Zion Lutheran Church of Zionsville. At LaBahia Dance Hall, she...

Aug 7, 2020

Robert Theodore Murski, 80, of Brenham passed to eternal life on August 7th, 2020. Born April 25, 1940 to Stephan and Angela (Kenjura) Murski, Robert spent his early years in a one bedroom farmhouse on the Murski Homestead. There began his love for the great outdoors. This love continued his entire life and led him to develop countless friendships,...

Aug 6, 2020

Michiko Peters, 93, of Round Top, TX, died on August 6, 2020, in College Station, TX.

A visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., with the family present from 5:00–7:00 p.m., Saturday, August 8, at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, August 9, 2020, at...

Aug 3, 2020

Frank Michael Rybarski died surrounded by his family at home on August 3, 2020 at the age of 81. He was born on April 13,1939 in Brenham, TX to Stanley and Nancy Rybarski. In his younger years, he attended school at St. Mary’s Catholic Church where he enjoyed playing baseball with his friends who gave him the nickname Pierre....

Jul 26, 2020

Deborah Lynn Smith, 67, of Grangerland, TX, went to be with the Lord July 26, 2020, in Bellville, TX.

Deborah was born Oct. 17, 1952 in Conroe. She was married to James Tyler. Deborah was employed as a licensed vocational nurse after she earned her certification at Blinn College. Her passion was caring for geriatric patients for...

Jul 24, 2020

Claude Merle Crampton, 72, of Brenham, TX, died on July 24, 2020 in Brenham, TX.

He was born on May 15, 1948 in Joplin, MO to Claude and Neva Nadine Sigars Crampton.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 West Main Street, Brenham, TX 77833.

To plant Memorial Trees in memory...

Jul 22, 2020

Charlie Rudolph Sontag, 88, formerly of Burton, TX, died on July 22, 2020 in Navasota, TX.

Due to Covid 19, a private family graveside service will be held for the family only.

A visitation will be from 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Friday, July 31, 2020 at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, social...

Jul 21, 2020

Corine M. Lopez, 89, of Brenham, TX, passed away peacefully to our Lord and savior surrounded by her family on July 21, 2020 in Brenham, TX.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 27, 2020 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Brenham, TX with Father Everardo Cazares officiating. A rosary will be held...

Jul 16, 2020

Lena Marie McHarg, 100, of Brenham, died July 16, 2020, in Brenham.

She was born Nov. 14, 1919, in Nashville, OH, to Glen D. and Beatrice (Hufnagle) Lane.

Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Tamarr and Jonathan Knapp of Brenham.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh B. McHarg....

Jul 16, 2020

Dennis Wayne Roemer, 67, of Industry, TX, died on July 16, 2020 in College Station, TX.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Memorial Oaks Chapel with Pastor Jill Vivroux officiating.

A visitation will be held at 9:00 a.m. prior to the memorial service at Memorial Oaks Chapel....

Jul 12, 2020

Henry Lockett Ganske was called home to the Lord on Sunday, July 12, 2020, at the age of 86 years, with his wife by his side.

Visitation will be held from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 14 at Memorial Oaks Chapel. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 15 at Zion...

Jul 10, 2020

Ernest Ray Witte, 89, of Brenham, died July 10, 2020, at his residence.

Per family request, a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mr. Witte was born Oct. 20, 1930, in Lyons, TX, to Herman Sr. and Ida (Oppermann) Witte.

On Oct. 26, 1963, he was married to Gloria Jean...

Jul 6, 2020

Charlie J. Adamcik, 81 of Brenham went to be with our Lord on July 6, 2020.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Carmine Cemetery with Steve Westbrook officiating. For those attending the graveside service and wish to remain in their car, the service will be transmitted on FM 87.9...

Jul 3, 2020

Larry Lee Boykin, 82, of Brenham, TX, died on July 3, 2020 in Brenham, TX.

A visitation will be held at 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Masonic Cemetery in Chappell, TX with Dr....

Jul 3, 2020

Dios llamo al cielo un angel mas el 3 de julio !en honor de Maria Avalos de parte de su esposo y sus hijos que la amaron en vida y hasta la eternidad!! a la gran mujer , Madre y esposa!! una mujer luchadora amorosa y deidada que nunca se rindio ante la adversidad!!

To plant Memorial...

Jul 2, 2020

Sheryl Marie Brinkmann, 63, of Brenham, died July 2, 2020, in Bryan.

Visitation will be from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 7 at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

A family funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday July 8 at Memorial Oaks Chapel with Michael Hernandez officiating. Burial will be at 1:00 p.m....

Jul 1, 2020

Lloyd Clemens Brandt was carried away by the angels on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Hospice Brazos Valley in Bryan, Texas after a rapid decline in health. He was accepted into his Heavenly home as promised to him by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

A visitation will be from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Sunday, July...

Jun 28, 2020

Edward Hartmann, 88, of Brenham, TX, passed away peacefully at his home on June 28, 2020 in Brenham, TX.

A visitation will be from 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 2, 2020 at Prairie Lea Cemetery with...