Recent Obituaries

Mar 7, 2020

Annie Ray Schulz, 77, of Brenham passed away early Saturday morning on, March 7, 2020, in her home surrounded by family.

Annie was born in Brownsboro, Texas, July 29, 1942, to Howard and Ethel Ray. As a child they moved around, lived in Mississippi on the river and then finally moved to Hallettsville, TX, where she went...

Mar 5, 2020

Edward T. Skweres, 88, of Brenham, died on March 5, 2020 in La Grange, TX.

Funeral services will be held at 12:15 p.m., Tuesday, March 10 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Ernesto Elizondo officiating. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Monday, March 9, 2020...

Mar 4, 2020

Evelyn Faye Reimer, 89, died on March 4, 2020 in Brenham.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 7, 2020 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Gay Hill with Pastor Skip Stutts officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5:00p.m. - 7:00p.m., Friday, March 6, 2020 at...

Mar 1, 2020

Lydia Rust, 96, passed away on March 1, 2020. She was born September 14, 1923 to Walter A. and Hilda (Krueger) Mohr in Washington, Texas and was baptized Lydia Wilhelmine Malinde Mohr on October 28,1923 in Friedens Evangelical Church in Washington, Texas. Lydia was confirmed at Frieden’s Church on December 26, 1937. Lydia met Barry Rust at a dance,...

Feb 24, 2020

Verna Pinkie Basye McIlwain formerly of Houston, Texas passed away on February 24th, 2020 at Arbor Gardens in Waco, Texas.

The funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 at Memorial Oaks Chapel. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 27. Burial will be in Prairie Lea Cemetery in Brenham.

Verna was...

Feb 17, 2020

Donald Ray Wellmann, 70, of Brenham, died on February 17, 2020 in Brenham.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, February 21, 2020 at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Wiedeville with Pastor Ken Weiss officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 20, 2020...

Feb 13, 2020

Dennis Charles Holle, age 82, peacefully passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020.

Dennis was born in Washington, TX. on February 23, 1937 to Charlie and Nelda Holle. It’s in that same community of Washington that he spent the first part of his life, growing into his teen years alongside his two sisters, Frances and Bobbie Jean. After...

Feb 11, 2020

David Sowers "was a quiet type whose love was very loud”. He went home to the Lord far too soon on February 11, 2020. His drive to help anywhere and anytime kept his illness hidden from others. David always answered the call when others needed help or guidance. One of his quiet joys was teaching Sunday School and sharing...

Feb 7, 2020

Delton Koerth, 89, of Burton passed away peacefully on February 7, 2020 in Brenham.

Delton was born December 19, 1930, in Burton to Edward and Bertha Koerth. He was baptized February 15, 1931 in Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Greenvine and was confirmed November 12, 1944 in the same church. He graduated from Burton High School in 1948...

Feb 6, 2020

ElGene Henry Schulle, 81, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2020 surrounded by his loving family and wonderful caretakers. Funeral services will be held at 10:00am Monday February 10th at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastor Phil Geleske officiating. Burial will take place later that afternoon at the Carmine Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5-7pm at...

Feb 6, 2020

On February 6, 2020 Carolyn Bell Robertson went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She died at age 88 at West Houston Medical Center, Houston, Texas.

Carolyn was born on July 12, 1931 in Phillips, Texas to Edwin Crews Bell and Sadye Smith Bell. She was a graduate of Stephen F. Austin High...

Feb 3, 2020

Richard (Rick) George Reeves, 64, died February 3, 2020 in Bryan, TX.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Memorial Oaks Chapel with Pastor Shea Berbaum officiating.

Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m., Friday, February 7, 2020 at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

Mr. Reeves was born...

Feb 1, 2020

Brenda Darlene Wissinger, 65, died February 1, 2020 in Brenham.

A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at Prairie Lea Cemetery.

Mrs. Wissinger was born in New Orleans, LA on January 21, 1955 to Melvin and Neoma (Jarrell) Croswell. She worked as a secretary.

She is survived...

Jan 30, 2020

Joyce Arlean Poehlmann Weiss passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, February 2, 2020 at Salem Lutheran Church of Salem. Burial will follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m., Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

She was...

Jan 28, 2020

Lillie Mae Stovall, 90, of Brenham, passed away on January 28, 2020 in Brenham, TX.

A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, February 1, 2020 at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery in Houston, TX with Dr. Lawrence White of Our Savior Lutheran Church officiating.

Mrs. Stovall was born in Brenham, TX on March 25,...

Jan 28, 2020

Kathryn Antinnette Voskamp, age 77, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020.

Visitation for Kathryn Voskamp will be from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31 at Memorial Oaks Chapel. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1 at Industry United Methodist Church in Industry with Preacher John Reasons officiating. Burial will be in New Ulm...

Jan 25, 2020

Diane Georgene Blatchley passed away in her sleep on January 25, 2020 in her 80th year.

Diane was born, went to school, and lived in Harvey, Illinois until she married Peter G Blatchley. She followed Peter as he went from job location to job location. Initially, with a little trepidation, but later without so much fear. Through...

Jan 25, 2020

Michael Ralph Hahn, 58, died January 25, 2020 in Brenham.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Abiding Word Lutheran Church, with Rev. Martin Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery.

Visitation with the family will be from 5 until 7 p.m., Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at...

Jan 25, 2020

Frances Ann Flencher Maler went home to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ, January 25th, 2020 in route to the hospital in College Station, Texas. She had been fighting a valiant five-year battle with a host of medical conditions. Spunky and strong-willed, she never gave-up or lost hope even to the bitter end.

Our little Frances was...

Jan 22, 2020

Lee Thomas Horak, 61, of Brenham, passed away Jan.22 at BS&W.

He was born to Mary Krause Horak & John Horak. He was baptized and confirmed in St. Mary’s Catholic Church and served as an altar boy, and attended St. Mary’s Catholic grade school. He was a lifelong resident of Brenham TX. He loved fishing with his...