Recent Obituaries

Birdie Thielemann

Jun 20, 2019

Birdie Thielemann, 88, the widow of Leroy Thielemann, passed away on June 20, 2019, peacefully after being sick.

She married Leroy Thielemann in 1948. Together they had a daughter, three sons, three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

She was buried at Prairie Lea Cemetery at a private graveside service.

Mom, your children hope you...

Wanda Echenhofer

Jun 20, 2019

Wanda Rose Echenhofer, 94, died June 20, 2019 in Brenham.

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 30, 2019 at the Kruse Village Chapel in Brenham.

Wanda Rose Adams Echenhofer was born April 21, 1925, in Celeste, TX, to Grace LaRoi Saye and Jesse Allan Adams, Sr. Wanda lived many places...

William Smith

Jun 19, 2019

William Joe Smith, 88, died June 19, 2019 in College Station.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, June 22, 2019 at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church of Gay Hill, with Pastor Skip Stutts officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at Memorial Oaks...

Wanda May

Jun 18, 2019

Wanda Ruth May, 92, died on June 15, 2019 in Birmingham, Alabama.

Graveside services will be at 10 am Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery in

Bellville, Texas. Burial will follow in the cemetery.

Wanda May was born October 31, 1926 in Caddo County, Oklahoma to Earnest and Ruby Ellen Wise....

Gwenda Jacobs

Jun 17, 2019

It has pleased almighty God, in accordance with His merciful and divine providence, on the afternoon of Monday, June 17, 2019 to summon to Himself out of this vale of tears the soul of Gwenda Marie Lee Jacobs.

Gwen was born December 1, 1932 in East Rochester, New York to Herman Dillman and Doris Mowry Lee. She...

Garey Spradley

Jun 16, 2019

Garey Britton Spradley, 74, of Brenham, the husband of Judy Spradley, died June 16, 2019, in Houston.

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Dr. Hohlt

Jun 15, 2019

Dr. David Theodore Hohlt, 81, of Brenham was transformed from this life into the next on the morning of Saturday, June 15, 2019 at St. Joseph’s hospital in Bryan. Visitation will be held Monday, June 17th from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham. The graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June 18, at...

Jo Schovajsa

Jun 12, 2019

Jo Ann (Galle) Schovajsa, 77, passed away June 12, 2019 at her residence in Bleiblerville.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, June 17, 2019 at Nelsonville Brethren Church, with Pastor Michael Groseclose officiating. Burial will follow in Pilgrim’s Rest Cemetery in Industry.

Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Sunday at...

Joe Maldonado

Jun 9, 2019

Joe Anthony Maldonado, 46, died June 9, 2019 in College Station.

Survivors include his wife, Whitney Twiss Maldonado of Brenham.

Joe Maldonado was born September 6, 1972 in Brenham to Reyes and Inez Blanco Maldonado. He was employed as a machinist, after serving his country in the U S Marines.

Arrangements for Joe...

Linda Littleton

Jun 9, 2019

Linda Kamiel (Smith) Littleton

On February 18, 1943 Willie Frank and Laura Bell (Brackeen) Smith of Harlingen, Texas were blessed with a baby girl, Linda Kamiel. Linda was educated in the Harlingen school system. After graduation, Linda went to work in her aunt and uncles drug store. It was there, that Linda met...

Donna Kaltwasser

Jun 9, 2019

Donna Kay Stoelke Kaltwasser passed away on June 9, 2019. She fought the good fight and now she is in the loving arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 13 at Grace Lutheran Church, with Pastors Matthew...

Gene Cooper

Jun 6, 2019

Gene Raymond Cooper departed his earthly home to join his father in heaven on Thursday, June 6, 2019.

Gene was born on June 22, 1940 at home in Cumby, Texas. He was the eldest of three children born to Dessie Faye and Jessie R. Cooper. He graduated Channelview High School and attended Tyler Junior College where he...

Lester Fincher

Jun 4, 2019

Lester “Ray” Fincher, 95, of Bryan, Texas, passed away on June 4, 2019.

The graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday June 11, 2019, in Burton Texas at the Oak Hill Cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Monday, June 10, 2019, at Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main St.,...

Sarah Hill

Jun 2, 2019

Sarah Elizabeth Hill, 24, of Austin, Texas, tragically lost her life in a helicopter accident in Ozark, Arkansas, on Sunday, June 2, 2019.

She was born on Dec. 10, 1994, in Brenham to Scott and Gloria Hill. Immediately following high school, she moved to Austin and graduated from Texas State University in May of 2018 with a...

John Mckee

May 27, 2019

John Nual McKee, 86, died May 27, 2019 in Bellville.

A graveside service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 30, 2019 in the Hempstead City Cemetery in Hempstead, with Pastor Leslie T. Hendrix officiating.

Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m., Wednesday evening at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

John McKee was born...

Delores Winkelmann

May 27, 2019

Delores Ann Dippel Winkelmann, 84, died May 27, 2019 in Brenham.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 30, 2019 at St. James Lutheran Church of New Wehdem, with Pastor Evan Cameron officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at...

Elaine Duron

May 26, 2019

Elaine Ann Duron, beloved wife, daughter, sister, mother, and grandmother, was called home on May 26, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. Her life will be celebrated with visitation on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham, from 5-7 pm. Services will be Friday, May 31, 2019 at 10:00 am at Nelsonville Brethren Church.

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Glenwood Hertel

May 24, 2019

Glenwood Charles Hertel, 77, of Brenham, Texas passed from this earthly life on Friday, May 24th, 2019 after a very brief illness. Visitation will be 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Monday, May 27th, at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, May 28th, at Christ Lutheran Church in Brenham with Pastor Walt...

Kenneth Mutscher

May 20, 2019

It has pleased almighty God, to summon to himself the soul of Kenneth Mutscher, during the early morning hours of Monday, May 20, 2019, following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.

Ken, the second of three children, was born on September 7, 1943 in the William Penn community of Washington County, Texas, to Herbert A. and Meta...

Robert Rogers

May 20, 2019

Robert Charles Rogers, age 76, passed away on May 20, 2019.

My Brother – Charles Rogers

My brother was very much our mother’s child. The two of them enjoyed many of the finer things. Where I loved riding dad’s horses and other outdoor activities, he preferred socializing, good music, quality food and fine clothing. Charles...