Recent Obituaries

Sep 29, 2018

Ruth Ann Gurka, 77, wife of Frank Gurka, passed away September 29, 2018 in St. Joseph’s hospital in Bryan, Texas.

Ruth Ann Gurka was born November 19, 1940 in Brenham to Otto and Lorine Wendler Haarmeyer. She married Frank Gurka September 20, 1959 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Brenham and remained a member there...

Sep 29, 2018

Simon Quinteros Jr., 62, of Brenham, died September 29, 2018, at his residence.

Visitation will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1, followed by a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

The funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2 at St. James Lutheran Church of...

Sep 27, 2018

Albert Addicks, Jr., husband of Effie Marie Nobles Addicks, passed away September 27, 2018 in Brenham.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, September 30, 2018 at Salem Lutheran Church with Pastor Charles Parnell officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends and relatives Saturday from...

Sep 25, 2018

Susan Stavinoha,”Nonnie” 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 25, 2018, in the house she had so beautifully made into a loving home. Susan Gail Eldridge was born on November 7, 1946 in Boling, Texas, to Geraldine and Joe Eldridge. She was a graduate of Boling High School where she lit up Friday night football games with...

Sep 20, 2018

Herman M. Schoenemann, Jr. passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2018, at his home in the Sandtown community near Burton and Carmine Texas. He was born the first son of Herman M. Schoenemann, Sr. and Olivia (FeFe) Loewe Schoenemann in their Sandtown home on August 12, 1930. Herman attended the Sandtown community school and graduated from Burton...

Sep 20, 2018

Edward (Eddie) Longhofer, Jr. 70, passed away September 20, 2018 at his residence in Brenham, surrounded by his family.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Monday, September 24, 2018 at St. John Lutheran Church of Prairie Hill, with Pastor Jill Vivroux officiating. Burial will follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery.

Visitation will be...

Sep 10, 2018

Janet Weiss Pomykal, 84, died September 10, 2018 in Temple.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, September 14, 2018 at Wesley Brethren Church, with Pastor Michael Groseclose officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation is scheduled from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday at Memorial Oaks Chapel.

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Sep 9, 2018

Herbert William Janner, 96, husband of Gloria Janner, died September 9, 2018 in Brenham.

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

A private family graveside service will be held in the Janner Family Cemetery.

Mr. Janner was born August 18, 1922 to Karl “Charlie” Friedrich...

Sep 5, 2018

Shannon Roy Theeck, 48, of Washington, died Sept. 5, 2018, at his residence.

Visitation will be held from 4:00-6:00 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9 at Memorial Oaks Chapel. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, Sept. 10 at Independence Baptist Church (old church), with Pastors Phillip Hassell and Hollas Hoffman officiating. Burial will...

Sep 2, 2018

Delbert Albert Stelter, 86, passed away September 2, 2018 in Temple.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Friday, September 7, 2018 at Zion Lutheran Church, with Pastor Katrina Walther officiating. Burial will follow in Prairie Lea Cemetery.

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

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Aug 30, 2018

John Billy “Bill” Ragland of Brenham, Texas passed away peacefully at home on August 30, 2018 at the age of 88.

A memorial service will be held at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham, Texas at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 4, 2018.

Bill was born on July 23, 1930 to Ossie Clara “Dolly”...

Aug 24, 2018

Momo Iwakiri Nebel, age 93, passed away peacefully at the Wesleyan Estrella Independent Living facility in Georgetown, Texas, on August 24, 2018. A graveside service will be held at Atkinson Cemetery in Chappell Hill on Friday, August 31 at 11:00 a.m.

Momo was born in Chualar, California and spent her childhood in the surrounding area....

Aug 24, 2018

Carra Elizabeth Hohlt Zimmermann passed away after a sudden cancer-related illness on Aug. 24, 2018, leaving behind her loving family and many, many friends. She was a non-stop energetic 76 who until recently could still out work her children and even the grandkids.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at St....

Aug 23, 2018

Nina Hopkins, a true bringer of joy, entered heaven on August 23rd, 2018. Her life, her vivacious spirit, and her love of God, family, friends and community will be celebrated on Thursday, August 30th at 10:30am at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church in Brenham, Texas. A reception honoring her life and legacy will follow at Mike Hopkins Distributing Company. More than...

Aug 17, 2018

Services for Amelda Laura Katherine Lange Sump, 98, who died August 17, 2018, formerly of Warda, Houston, Conroe, Georgetown and Shiner, are set for 10 a.m., Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Grace Lutheran Church in Brenham with Rev. Matthew Jacobs and Rev. William Holzer officiating.

Visitation will be at Memorial Oaks Chapel between 6 and...

Aug 16, 2018

Rev. Ralph E. Blevins of Brenham, Texas passed away on August 16, 2018, aged 94, after a long illness. A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 17, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main Street, Brenham, Texas. Visitation will take place prior to service time, beginning at 9 a.m. Friday at...

Aug 15, 2018

Dorothy Vernell (Henske) Dannhaus, 93, widow of Lonnie Dannhaus, passed away August 15, 2018 in Industry.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m., Monday, August 20, 2018 at St. James Lutheran Church of New Wehdem, with Pastor Lawrence Bade officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be Sunday from 6...

Aug 11, 2018

Melvin Lee Meinecke, 83, of Brenham died on August 11, 2018, the husband of Lucille “Zbranek” Meinecke. Funeral service will be Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Brenham with Pastor Jill Vivroux officiating, burial will follow at Prairie Lea Cemetery. Visitation with the family and friends will be Monday,...

Aug 10, 2018

Alvin H. Coufal, Jr., age 81, of the Haw Creek community, passed away August 10, 2018, in Brenham, TX.

Alvin Henry Coufal, Jr. was born at home in the Haw Creek Community on July 26, 1937 to Alvin H. and Adele J. (Menking) Coufal. Alvin was baptized in October, 1937 at St. Paul Lutheran Church...

Aug 9, 2018

Georgia Lee Standerfer, 101, of Brenham, died August 9, 2018, in Brenham.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday at Center Plain Cemetery in Cotton Center, TX.

Mrs. Standerfer was born January 29, 1917 in Norman, OK, to Jordan and Gorda (Petty) Price. She was a farm wife, whose family...