Recent Obituaries

May 4, 2018

Donald Hugh Derrick, 81, of Burton, Texas, formerly of Houston, Texas, died on Friday, May 4, 2018, at his home in Burton.

Donnie was born on February 9, 1937, in Monahans, Texas, to Hugh and Louise (Felder) Derrick. He was baptized as a teenager at First Christian Church in Burton, Texas, and was a long-time...

Apr 30, 2018

Jean Ray Chambers passed away peacefully in her home in Brenham, Texas on April 30, 2018 after succumbing to cancer and surrendering herself to Jesus. She was 75.

Born July 30, 1942 in Houston, Tx, along with her twin sister she grew up in a loving family with two other brothers during difficult times. Twice...

Apr 28, 2018

Etta Jo Smith, 84, passed away April 28, 2018 in Brenham.

The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 2, 2108 at Memorial Oaks Chapel, with burial to follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery. Pastor Corby Brizendine will officiate.

Visitation will be prior to the service, from 12 noon until 2:00 p.m....

Apr 23, 2018

Loraine Louise (Leschber) Roeske, 90, of Brenham, TX, widow of Leonard Roeske, went to her eternal home Monday evening, April 23, 2018 at Kruse Village.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday, April 27, 2018 at Christ Lutheran Church, with Pastors Mark Groves and Walter Schindehette officiating, along with Msg. Benedict Zientek. Burial will...

Apr 19, 2018

Judy Lynn (Kieke) Krebs, 56, of Willow Springs, TX passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018.

Mrs. Krebs was born March 29, 1962 to M.C. and Dora Kieke of Burton, TX. She was baptized May 20, 1962 by Reverend J.R. Johnson and confirmed June 26, 1976 by William E. Schulze at St. John’s United Church...

Apr 18, 2018

Gladys Leona Alma Koether, 85, died April 18, 2018 in Giddings.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Martin Luther Lutheran Church of Carmine, with Pastor John David Nedbalek officiating. Burial will follow in Carmine Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5 until 7 p.m. Friday at Memorial Oaks...

Apr 18, 2018

Randy Sklar of Brenham passed away on April 18, 2018 in Hospice Brazos Valley InPatient Facility.

Visitation with family and friends will be Friday, April 27, 2018 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Memorial Oaks Chapel. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Eben-Ezer...

Apr 15, 2018

Nancy Lee Curtis Thiel, 85, passed away April 15, 2018 at her residence in Brenham.

The funeral service is scheduled for 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church, with Pastors Phil Fenton and Brianna Merkle officiating. Burial will follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5...

Apr 9, 2018

Jordan Joe Gonzalez, 15, died April 9, 2018 in Brenham.

Jordan was born October 12, 2002 in Harlingen to Jose Trinidad Gonzalez and Alma Delia Garcia Miranda. He was a freshman at Brenham High School.

Funeral services are scheduled for 9 a.m., Saturday, April 14, 2018 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Burial will...

Apr 1, 2018

Walter Henry Loesch, 74, died April 1, 2018 in Brenham.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, April 5, 2018 at Cornerstone Christian Center, with Charles Riley officiating. Burial will follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery.

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

Walter...

Apr 1, 2018

Donald Burt Manning, 59, died April 1, 2018 in College Station.

A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday April 5, 2018 at Chappell Hill United Methodist Church with Pastor Dan Danheim officiating. Visitation will take place at the church after the service, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Thursday.

Donald...

Apr 1, 2018

Edward G. Strangmeyer, 83, died April 1, 2018 in Brenham.

Edward Strangmeyer was born December 22, 1934 in Brenham to Edward F. and Minnie Loesch Strangmeyer. He served his country in the U. S. Army. On June 8, 1957, he was married to Evelyn Albers at St. John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill, where he...

Mar 27, 2018

Edward Scheffer, 98, passed away March 27, 2018 in Brenham.

The funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 30, 2018 at St. Matthew Lutheran Church of Sandy Hill, with Pastor Kris Brower officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening at...

Mar 25, 2018

Verlene Becker, 87, of Brenham, and the widow of Alfred Becker died on March 25, 2018 at Focused Care at Brenham. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday March 27, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church with Pastor Phil Fenton and Pastor Brianna Merkel officiating, following the service interment will be at Prairie...

Mar 25, 2018

Ruth Bernell (Dube) Bethke, 86, of Brenham, passed away peacefully early Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Kruse Village in Brenham.

Ruth was born in Dime Box, Texas on January 31, 1932 to Herman and Louise (Reuther) Dube. She was baptized on February 14, 1932 and later confirmed May 20, 1945 at Trinity Lutheran Church of...

Mar 23, 2018

Connie Lynn Hugo, age 62, of Brenham, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018 at Brenham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Connie was born on November 26, 1955, in DeRidder, Louisiana, to parents, Kermit R. and Ruth (Richter) Hugo. She was baptized in the DeRidder Hospital on November 27, 1955 and confirmed at Grace Lutheran Church of Houston, Texas...

Mar 22, 2018

Clarence Fred Wehmeyer, 82, lovingly called Kinch by his close family and friends, passed away March 22, 2018 in Round Rock.

A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, March 26, 2018 at Salem Lutheran Church Cemetery, with Pastor Charles Parnell officiating.

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

Mar 20, 2018

Fritz Quade Jaehne, 75, of Brenham, husband of Diane Kettler Jaehne, died March 20, 2018, at Baylor Scott and White Hospital in College Station.

The funeral service for Fritz Jaehne will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 24 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church of William Penn with Pastor Mark Moldenhauer officiating. Burial will be in...

Mar 18, 2018

Jeffrey Foster Jez, 54, of Kemah, TX, died March 18, 2018 in Brenham.

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Mar 13, 2018

Eleanor Scheffer Tielke, age 93, passed away on March 13, 2018.

Eleanor was born in the Sandy Hill community on September 23, 1924 to Charles and Henrietta Buerger Scheffer.

Eleanor was baptized by Rev. George Czerkus of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Sandy Hill on November 30, 1924 and confirmed in that church...